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Grade 8 🌟 How to Use This Plan
1️⃣ Choose the books you want to start with — or follow the order we suggest.
2️⃣ Explore the skills each book builds — comprehension, vocabulary, empathy, creativity, and early academic thinking.
3️⃣ Add the matching Jool companion workbook — these transform each story into structured learning with writing tasks, vocabulary, and projects.
📘 Your child gets their first Jool 200+ page, 3 or 6 month workbook FREE — just tell us where to send it.
📚 Grade 8/Year 9 Literature Plan
Year 9 (UK): Challenging Novels and Analytical Skills
Jool: In Grade 8/Year 9, the curriculum becomes more personalised,
incorporating poetry, short stories, and key novels tailored to the needs of the students. This approach prepares them for exam success while
nurturing a deeper understanding of literature.
U.S/UK Equivalent: These topics are usually covered in Grade 10/Year 11 in the UK,
as part of GCSE preparation.
Gap: 3 years ahead.
📘 Study this book list with:
Literature - Grade 8
Science - Grade 8
Grade 8/Year 9 (UK): GCSE Preparation in Combined Science
Textbooks: Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1): Combined Science (Higher) / AP Physics 1 Premium, 2026
Focus: Start AP/GCSE-level coursework across biology, chemistry, and
physics.
Key Topics:
• Biology (homeostasis, the human body, evolution)
• Chemistry (rates of reaction, organic chemistry)
• Physics (waves, energy, electromagnetism)
Goal: Prepare students for the rigor of GCSE-level science exams and
introduce high-level content.
Gap: 3 years ahead.
🏛️ Grade 8 History & Society
Grade 8/Year 9: Sapiens and Human Evolution
Textbook: Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
Focus: Explore the history of humankind from a biological, sociological,
and philosophical perspective, tracing the development of Homo sapiens
and their impact on the world.
Key Topics:
• Evolution of Homo sapiens and early societies
• Agricultural and industrial revolutions
• The rise of capitalism, empires, and global culture
Goal: Encourage students to think critically about
humanity’s past and future, understanding how history, culture, and
technology intertwine.
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At Jool, we believe every student deserves inspiring, challenging books that prepare them for success. That’s why we offer a free reading list curated by our expert educators to support academic growth and exam prep like AP Literature and GCSEs 🎓. Let’s make learning extraordinary.
Enjoy,
James
Principal & Founder, Jool