Gul Mohar, carries with it over 45 glorious years of  teaching and learning experience     in schools and this rich tradidon continues with the ninth edition of the  series.     The content is completely mapped to the NCERT curriculum with equal focus on     language and literature. All the books in the series have been designed to help  the     students appreciate both classic and contemporary text, plays and poems, with a  strong emphasis on 21st century skills.
    Highlights of the Series –
  Centre stage:
  Reading
  - Fresh selections from modern and classical literature
   - Rich Indian writing showcasing values and cultural heritage
    - Age-relevant, universal themes and current social issues
     - Cognitive and emotional stimulation for deeper learning
 
      Spotlight:
      Literary Appreciation   
- Critical and graded response to various aspects of literature
     - Creative thinking and writing for effective self-expression
 
       Setting:
      Grammar and Vocabulary
    - Clear definitions with examples for concept-learning
    - Notes on form, meaning and usage
     - Varied and spiral practice for accuracy in use
     - Exam-style reinforcement
 
    Action:
      Listening, Speaking and Writing
    - Experiential and empowering activities
     - Well-supported and integrated tasks
 
    Package:
      For the Students
    - Readers 1–8
     - Grammar and Language Skills 1–8
     - Orient BlackSwan Smart App 1–8 (now with AR Experiences)
 
     For the Teachers
    - Teachers’ Resource Packs 1–8
     - Smart Books 1–8
    - Teachers’ Portal
 
    Features of the TRPs:
        - Lesson Plans (Components of a lesson plan: Learning Outcomes,  Reading (Pre-reading, While-reading, Post-reading),  Appreciating the text, Comprehensive guidelines to teach  Grammar and Usage, Guidelines to teach Words in Use,  Guidelines/Scaffolding for Writing, Listening and Speaking)
      - Question Bank with Answer Key
     - Worksheets with Answer Key
     - Comprehension Passages with Answer Key
    - Sample Creative Writing Passages for classes 6–8
    - Listening and Speaking
    - Question Papers with Answer Key
     - Answer Key for the exercises in the Students’ Books