PECTAA Model Papers of Grade 8 English – Unit 12: Tree Plantation: Subjective B

Grade 8 English – Unit 12: Tree Plantation

PUNJAB EDUCATION, CURRICULUM, TRAINING & ASSESSMENT AUTHORITY

EXAMINATION 2026, GRADE - 8

ENGLISH PART – B (Subjective Type)

Part-A: 40 Marks | Part-B: 60 Marks | Total: 100 Marks

Student Name (Capital Letters): _________________________________	Roll Number: ___ ___ - ___ ___ ___
Signature of Dy. Superintendent (CNIC): __________________________

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Read all questions carefully and answer correctly.
2. Use black or blue ink. Lead pencils are not allowed.
3. A question may consist of one or more parts.

SECTION 1: SHORT RESPONSE QUESTIONS (30 Marks)

Total Time: 45 Minutes | Model Paper 2

Q.41: Read the diary entry carefully and answer the questions. Use correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling. (Marks: 16)

Date: 21 March, 2022 Dear Diary, Today we celebrated 'National Tree Plantation Day' at our school. Our teachers and the school gardener Uncle Riaz planted a plant of roses in the school garden. It was really a fun day. In the morning assembly, our head teacher told us that cutting of trees has increased the risk of natural disasters. If we want to save our earth and creatures living on it, we should plant more and more trees to make the mother earth beautiful and green. You know what? She also briefed that our Government has set the goal of 'Go Green' to confront the challenge of climate change. Oh... I am so excited! In order to achieve the target, we are also going to plant seedlings. This time our head teacher shared with us the steps of sapling plantation. This Friday, we are going to plant something with our school. I will come back to you when I will plant something. Your best buddy, BB

Set 1: Attempt any THREE questions. (6 Marks)

1. What special day was celebrated at school?
2. Who planted the rose plant in the school garden?
3. What has increased the risk of natural disasters according to the head teacher?
4. What goal has the Government set to confront climate change?

Set 2: Attempt any TWO questions. (6 Marks)

1. Why should we plant more and more trees?
2. What did the head teacher share with the students?
3. When were the students going to plant saplings?

Set 3: Attempt ONE question. (4 Marks)

1. How can tree plantation help in reducing climate change?
2. What is your opinion about celebrating National Tree Plantation Day in schools?

Q.42: Below is a paragraph full of mistakes. Rewrite the paragraph after correction. (Marks: 14)

on Friday morning the students of grade eight goes to the school garden for planting trees. they was very excited and happy. The gardener uncle riaz tell them the steps of plantation? First they digs small holes in the ground then they puts the saplings careful in the holes. After that they covers the roots with soil and waters it. The head teacher said to students, "takes care of your plants." Everyone promise to look after their saplings. Tree plantation are important for our environment and we should participates in it regular.

Corrected Paragraph:

SECTION 2: CONSTRUCTED RESPONSE QUESTIONS (30 Marks)

Total Time: 1 Hour 15 Minutes

Q.43: Attempt EITHER Part A or Part B. (Marks: 10)

A) Write a diary entry of ten sentences about your experience of planting a tree at school or home. Use correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

OR

B) Read the email given below. Summarize 1/3 of the given email. Your summary must describe all the key ideas from the email. DO NOT include opinions or personal information in the summary. Use correct grammar, punctuation and spelling.

Subject: Invitation to visit Azad Jammu and Kashmir From: abcpakistan@gmail.com To: Fahad Dear Fahad, I hope you and your family are in the best of your health. As our summer vacations are approaching, I invite you to visit my native land Azad Jammu and Kashmir. If you want to witness the beauty of nature in its purest form then Kashmir is the place you should visit. It is known as heaven on earth due to its evergreen forests, freshwater lakes and streams. Its historical buildings will be the spots where you find the wonder of ancient architecture. I hope you will reply me soon with the happy news of your arrival. Please inform me about the date of your arrival so that I can do necessary arrangements for your stay. Your loving friend, Asjad Javed

Q.44: Attempt EITHER Part A or Part B. (Marks: 10)

A) Write an email to your friend encouraging him/her to plant trees to make the earth green and healthy. Use correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

OR

B) Write a formal letter to the Managing Director of your city's Parks and Horticulture Authority requesting to organize a tree plantation campaign in your area. Use correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

Q.45: Attempt EITHER Part A or Part B. (Marks: 10)

A) Write a paragraph of ten sentences on 'Importance of Tree Plantation'. Use correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

OR

B) Write a paragraph of ten sentences on 'How to Save Our Environment'. Use correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

✅ Marking Scheme & Answer Key

Q.No	Key Answers / Assessment Rubric	Marks
41 Set 1	Any THREE (2 marks each = 6 marks): 1. National Tree Plantation Day was celebrated at school. 2. Teachers and the school gardener Uncle Riaz planted the rose plant. 3. Cutting of trees has increased the risk of natural disasters. 4. The Government has set the goal of 'Go Green' to confront climate change.	6
41 Set 2	Any TWO (3 marks each = 6 marks): 1. We should plant more trees to save our earth and creatures living on it, and to make the earth beautiful and green. 2. The head teacher shared with the students the steps of sapling plantation. 3. The students were going to plant saplings on Friday.	6
41 Set 3	Any ONE (4 marks): 1. Tree plantation helps reduce climate change by absorbing carbon dioxide, providing oxygen, reducing pollution, and maintaining ecological balance. 2. Opinion-based answer: Should express positive views about awareness, environmental responsibility, hands-on learning, and developing eco-friendly habits among students.	4
42	Corrected Paragraph: On Friday morning, the students of grade eight went to the school garden for planting trees. They were very excited and happy. The gardener Uncle Riaz told them the steps of plantation. First, they dug small holes in the ground, then they put the saplings carefully in the holes. After that, they covered the roots with soil and watered them. The head teacher said to students, "Take care of your plants." Everyone promised to look after their saplings. Tree plantation is important for our environment and we should participate in it regularly. Marking Criteria (14 marks): • Capitalization errors (3 marks): on→On, they→They, uncle riaz→Uncle Riaz • Verb agreement errors (4 marks): goes→went, was→were, tell→told, digs→dug, puts→put, covers→covered, waters→watered, takes→take, promise→promised, are→is, participates→participate • Punctuation errors (3 marks): comma after morning, period after plantation (not ?), comma after ground, period after watered • Adverb errors (2 marks): careful→carefully, regular→regularly • Pronoun errors (2 marks): it→them (saplings are plural)	14
43	Part A - Diary Entry (10 marks): • Content relevance (4 marks): Personal experience of planting a tree, feelings, observations • Diary format (2 marks): Date, salutation (Dear Diary), closing • Grammar and spelling (2 marks) • Structure and punctuation (2 marks) Part B - Summary (10 marks): • Key ideas included (4 marks): Invitation to Kashmir, summer vacation, heaven on earth, evergreen forests, lakes, streams, historical buildings, ancient architecture, arrival date request • Conciseness - 1/3 length (2 marks): Summary should be approximately 40-50 words • Grammar and spelling (2 marks) • Objectivity (2 marks): No personal opinions	10
44	Part A - Email (10 marks): • Email format (2 marks): Subject, From, To, salutation, body, closing • Content relevance (4 marks): Encouragement to plant trees, environmental benefits • Grammar and spelling (2 marks) • Punctuation and structure (2 marks) Part B - Formal Letter (10 marks): • Letter format (2 marks): Sender's address, date, receiver's address, subject, salutation, body, closing, signature • Content relevance (4 marks): Request for tree plantation campaign, reasons, area details • Grammar and spelling (2 marks) • Formal tone and structure (2 marks)	10
45	Both Parts (10 marks each): • Content depth and relevance (4 marks): Does it genuinely address the topic? • Number of sentences (1 mark): Must contain 10 sentences • Grammar and spelling (3 marks) • Paragraph structure and punctuation (2 marks): Unity, coherence, proper punctuation	10

Sample Answers for Reference:

Q.43A - Sample Diary Entry:

Date: 25 March, 2026

Dear Diary,

Today was an amazing day! I planted my first tree at school during our environmental awareness week. Our teacher took us to the school garden in the morning. She showed us how to dig a hole and place the sapling carefully. I chose a mango sapling because I love mangoes. My hands got dirty with soil, but I didn't mind at all. After planting, we watered all the saplings together. I felt so proud and responsible. I promised to take care of my tree every day. This experience made me realize how important trees are for our planet. I can't wait to see my tree grow tall and strong!

Your excited friend,
[Name]

Q.43B - Sample Summary:

Asjad invites Fahad to visit Azad Jammu and Kashmir during summer vacations. Kashmir is called heaven on earth, featuring evergreen forests, freshwater lakes, streams, and historical buildings with ancient architecture. Asjad requests Fahad to inform him about his arrival date for necessary arrangements.

Q.44A - Sample Email:

Subject: Let's Make Earth Green Together!
From: yourname@email.com
To: friend@email.com

Dear Ali,

I hope you are doing well. I am writing to encourage you to join me in planting more trees. Trees are essential for our survival as they provide oxygen, clean air, and reduce pollution. They also help combat climate change and provide shelter to countless species. Our earth needs more green cover to stay healthy and beautiful. We can start by planting trees in our homes, schools, and neighborhoods. Even one tree per person can make a huge difference. Let's take this responsibility seriously and contribute to a greener future. Together, we can make our planet a better place to live. Please join me this weekend for a tree plantation drive in our community park.

Best regards,
Your friend

Q.45A - Sample Paragraph:

Tree plantation is one of the most important activities for maintaining a healthy environment. Trees provide us with oxygen, which is essential for breathing and survival. They absorb carbon dioxide and help reduce air pollution and global warming. Trees prevent soil erosion and maintain the water cycle. They provide shelter and food for countless birds, animals, and insects. Trees give us fruits, timber, medicines, and many other useful products. The shade of trees keeps our surroundings cool and pleasant. Unfortunately, deforestation is destroying our forests at an alarming rate. We must plant more trees to compensate for this loss. Every person should participate in tree plantation drives to ensure a green and healthy future for coming generations.

Q.45B - Sample Paragraph:

Saving our environment is the responsibility of every individual on this planet. We should start by reducing, reusing, and recycling waste materials. Planting more trees is crucial for maintaining ecological balance and providing clean air. We must avoid using plastic bags and switch to eco-friendly alternatives. Conserving water and electricity helps preserve our natural resources. We should not pollute our rivers, lakes, and oceans with garbage and chemicals. Using public transport or bicycles reduces carbon emissions. Creating awareness about environmental issues is equally important. Schools and communities should organize campaigns and workshops on environmental protection. Together, we can make our earth a cleaner, greener, and healthier place for future generations.