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CONVERSATIONS Achieve Fluency in Verbal Communication

NEP 2020 based | NCF compliant | Teacher led activities

CONVERSATIONS Achieve Fluency in Verbal Communication

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Expert Opinion Dr Rejaul Karim Barbhuiya Assistant Professor, Central Institute of Educational Technology (CIET), NCERT, Ministry of Education, Government of India

Times have changed. Today is not the time of memorising and copying. Students must be enabled to think for themselves and articulate their thoughts well. They should be able to participate meaningfully and confidently in day-to-day activities – whether it be buying groceries, registering a formal complaint, or voicing opinions freely. A problem-solving attitude, critical outlook, scientific temperament and creativity are non-negotiable skills in the 21st century.

Ms Sonia Kumari Assistant Professor, Kamala Nehru College, University of Delhi

Dr Aakash Chowkase Post-doctoral Research Fellow, University of California, Berkeley, USA, Department of Psychology

NEP 2020 acknowledges the multilingual reality of India and asserts that the bridge of home language or other familiar language is absolutely crucial for children in the foundational years, not only to help them to comprehend basic subjects, but also to acquire additional languages like English. Thus, the needs-based and systematic use of learners' home languages should be encouraged in the classrooms, along with an anxiety-free, purpose-oriented and input-rich environment.

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The National Education Policy 2020 talks about technology playing an important role in improving the learning outcomes and learning experiences of children. With the growing penetration of the internet and the easy availability of smartphones and other electronic devices, both parents and teachers can participate in and supervise children's learning through various online apps, quizzes, videos, e-books, educational games and so on.

In a nutshell, digital learning has the potential to impact on what children learn and how they learn.

In the post-Covid world, more than ever before, the parents' role is being seen as pivotal to children's growth and learning. The National Education Policy 2020 released by the Government of India, recognises parents as equal partners in their children's education. At home, it is important for caregivers to create a safe, engaging and positive environment for children to learn, apply themselves and have fun. Parents can also engage actively with children around their homework, curricular and co-curricular activities and projects.

Aparna Dixit Head of Content and Research, Centre for Learning Resources

Foreword In the age of globalisation and unprecedented technological advancement, English stands as a universally comprehensible medium of communication. It has evolved into one of the essential tools that learners require to thrive in today's world and secure their future. Studies from across the globe have also shown that English communication skills significantly impact on career prospects and lifelong learning.

Functional and fluent communication skills in English, encompassing the crucial facets of LSRW (Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing), are pivotal for children's knowledge acquisition; intellectual, social, and emotional development; and lifelong learning.

In particular, robust listening and speaking skills not only form the bedrock of the language learning process but also pave the way for enhanced reading and writing capabilities. Yet, the majority of educational efforts prioritise teaching reading and writing from the very outset, sometimes neglecting listening and speaking skills. These foundational skills are often overlooked in educational institutions due to high pupil-teacher ratios, lack of opportunities to express themselves in English, and, most significantly, a lack of structured and dedicated class time for honing these skills.

It is within this context that Uolo Speak has been introduced as a groundbreaking English program tailored for learners in pre-primary to grade 8, with a special emphasis on English listening and speaking. In alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) of 2020 and the learning outcomes set forth by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT).

The Conversations book serves as the classroom-based avenue for developing functional speaking skills. The book contains teacher-led English speaking and listening activities that adhere to the highly recommended and research-based teaching-learning method known as the Gradual Release of Responsibility (GRR). This approach systematically guides learners in mastering the targeted competencies. Through these activities, learners engage in high-quality, age-appropriate, and experiential tasks that foster confidence and fluency in English. The accompanying Teacher Manual provides in-depth implementation plans for these activities.

The mobile interface of this educational product ensures consistent practice of functional English skills. These exercises transcend conventional question types, employing cutting-edge technology to facilitate learning and provide instant feedback. For instance, learners can practise English speaking on the App and receive AI generated feedback. This allows learners to grow skills over a period of time and gain confidence to express themselves in English in their daily lives.

Uolo Speak offers a potent, captivating, and unique learning experience for learners. It embodies a pragmatic, results-oriented approach to cultivating indispensable functional English skills required for the 21st century.

We extend our warmest wishes to all educators, parents, and learners as they embark on this exciting journey with Uolo Speak, filled with fun and joyful experiences.

Dr Laraine O'Connell

D. Litt., English, North West University, South Africa I am a veteran English teacher and lecturer, with a great love for English and for teaching.

I have taught English and trained teachers over many years. I live in South Africa and it is a wonderful experience working with a company promoting the learning of English in India.

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Instructional Model “In the 21st century, language teaching must go beyond traditional approaches and must aim to enable students to use language skills in real-life contexts for a wide variety of purposes.” (NEP, 2020)

According to Vygotsky and Krashen’s theory of second language teaching, language acquisition happens

best when learners are engaged in purposeful and meaningful tasks in an anxiety-free, non-judgmental, communication-oriented, input-rich, supportive and stress-free environment, along with a lot of scaffolding practices. This approach to second-language teaching is also highlighted by the NIPUN Bharat Mission document and NEP, 2020.

In this context, the Conversations series, along with the learning activities designed in it, can play a crucial role in creating an input-rich environment, employing diverse avenues for speaking practice in a fear-free and non-judgemental setting, coupled with real-time feedback.

The book has been developed based on the ‘Gradual Release of Responsibility’ (GRR) model—a teaching-

and-learning model that has been widely recommended by the NEP, 2020 and the NCF, 2023. The GRR has been promoted by educational researchers and practitioners all over the world for its effectiveness in promoting student engagement and deep understanding of content and skills.

The GRR model includes three steps, each one consecutively shifting the ‘responsibility’ from teachers to learners so that learners become independent users of the language.

I do: The teacher first provides explicit instructions and modelling that initiate the learning process.

We Do: As learners begin to grasp the content and skills, the teacher also begins to shift the responsibility to them, facilitating a guided practice where the teacher and the learners participate collaboratively.

You Do: Finally, the learners take full ownership of their learning through independent practice and the application of the skills learnt in the program.

Based on this approach, there are three core instructional models on which the activities work (please refer to lesson plans in the Teachers' Manual for greater clarity). These are: I do

We do

You do

Listen

Echo

Express and Repeat (E&R)

Fully guided; Modelled speaking by the teacher

Collaborative: Shared speaking

between the learners and the teacher

Independent practice and

application by the learners

To sum it up, this has been created with a view to doing away with the fear of speaking in English among learners and allowing them to express themselves confidently in English in real-life situations.

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Walkthrough Cover page of the chapter with serial number and name

Chapter text which showcases the target competency

How Are You Today?

Chapter 1

Animation video of the text

Talking Book

About Myself Introducing oneself

Yes, yes, and I live down that way.

Nice to meet you! Where do you stay?

I live far away. I am visiting my grandmother.

I have come here with my mother and big brother.

Good morning, sweet morning!

How are you today?

Good morning, sweet morning!

Let’s dance and play.

Keywords from the text with meaning and pronunciation

Good morning, sweet morning!

Together we’ll dance and play!

Let’s hop, skip, and play a game!

Hey, I am Abha. What is your name? hop (hop): to move by jumping on one foot meet (meet): to see someone skip (skip): to move with little jumps and steps together (tuh.gedh.uh): with each other visiting (viz.it.ing): going to see a person

I am 6, and I am Siddhu.

Just like me, are you 6 years old too?

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A series of 3 guided speaking projects on the mobile app

Quick speaking activity to be done in the classroom

E-Speak 1

E-Speak 2

Speak on the Spot

Practise at Home

Project 1A

A short open-ended assessment project for the mobile app

A fun worksheet aligned with the theme

Boost Your Speaking

Myself

My Name

You have made new friends at school. Tell them about yourself.

Nisha tells the class about herself.

Listen and record it.

Project 1D

1Write: Com

Gaming Zone It’s Fun Time

Hello!

One has been done for you.

Prompts for thinking and speaking; with no expectation of writing

Project 1C

My Parents

Nisha tells her friend about her parents. Listen and record it.

Speak loudly and clearly.

Look at your friends when you talk.

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My mothe

Match Aman’s favourite things with the correct pictures.

Nisha talks about her birthday. Listen and record it.

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You are stud Your teacher mother. Prep

We all love our family members. Talk about your family members in 1-2 lines.

Aman’s Favourite Things

I have ... members in my family.

I love to play ...

My favourite colour is ...

My Birthday

My Mothe

My Family

My name is ...

I am ... years old.

I am a ...

Project 1B

Practise at Home

Her birthd

My favourite colour

She is a/a

My favourite fruit

In her free

My favourite animal

She helps

My favourite toy

I love my

She likes t

reads

Quick tips for smart speaking

my homewo

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Final speaking activity based on planned presentations by learners

Project 1D

My Family

E-Speak 2

Plan and Speak

Practise at Home

The Final Show

Activity name and description

We all love our family members. Talk about your family members in 1-2 lines.

Gaming Zone It’s Fun Time

Template for drafting the presentation; supported with prompts

Aman’s Favourite Things

Match Aman’s favourite things with the correct pictures.

One has been done for you.

My favourite colour

My favourite fruit

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2 Practise: Now, practise speaking about your mother in front of an

Guidance on how to practise at home

elder.

My Mother

3 Present: In class, tell your friends about your mother.

You are studying about ‘My Family’ in your English class.

Your teacher wants you to tell the class about your mother. Prepare and present it in the class.

1Write: Complete the sentences about your mother.

Instruction on how to present in class

Speak confidently.

Smile when you speak.

You can read from the book.

You can also give your own answers.

Hello!

My mother’s name is

(name)

Her birthday is on She is a/an

.

(what she does)

She likes to eat

(food)

. . .

In her free time, she reads

watches tv

paints

My favourite animal

She helps me with

My favourite toy

I love my mother very much!

my homework

Chapter 1 • About Myself

Notes Corner

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(date)

riding a bicycle

bakes cakes

. cleaning my table

packing my bag

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

About Myself

1

My Likes

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What I Do Every Day

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Ask Away

25

Describe It

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Can You Help Me?

41

How Do You Feel?

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Ask and Answer

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Fun Ride

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Listen to My Story

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Tell Me How

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What Happens Next?

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How Are You Today?

The Perfect Sunday

A Fun Day

Shopping for a Present

Missing Dog

Zoya Makes a Friend

What to Play?

The Picnic Form

On the Way

Clever Dabbu

Rainy Day Picnic

Brothers or Enemies?

Chapter Outcomes Chapter No.

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Chapter Title

Big Skill

Listening Speaking Competencies

About Myself

Introducing oneself

Briefly introduce oneself Respond to simple questions about oneself and one’s family, in a few words

My Likes

Sharing their likes

Answer simple questions about one’s likes Answer simple questions about others’ likes

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What I Do Every Day

Talking about one’s daily activities

Answer questions about daily routine Talk about one’s daily routine and activities

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Ask Away

Asking questions

Ask simple ‘wh’ questions to gain information in a real-life context Participate in conversations, meaningfully and politely

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Describe It

Describing something

Identify important details from a description Describe 2–3 key details about something or someone

Can You Help Me?

Requesting for help

Request politely for help Respond politely to others’ request for help

How Do You Feel?

Expressing feelings using simple words

Talk about one’s feelings using simple sentences Understand others’ feelings

Ask and Answer

Asking for permission

Ask for permission, politely Respond to someone’s requests, politely and in simple sentences

Fun Ride

Talking about past events

Answer simple questions on what they did Answer simple questions on what someone is doing

Listen to My Story

Telling a short story

Tell one’s favourite story to someone, briefly Narrate a story with expression and confidence

Tell Me How

Following and giving instructions

Follow simple instructions Give very simple instructions to do something

What Happens Next?

Talking about future plans

Predict the next event in a story Answer simple questions about one’s plans for the next day/the near future.

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Chapter 1

About Myself Introducing oneself

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How Are You Today?

Good morning, sweet morning!

How are you today?

Good morning, sweet morning!

Let’s dance and play.

Let’s hop, skip, and play a game!

Hey, I am Abha. What is your name?

I am 6, and I am Siddhu.

Just like me, are you 6 years old too?

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Talking Book

Yes, yes, and I live down that way.

Nice to meet you! Where do you stay?

I live far away. I am visiting my grandmother.

I have come here with my mother and big brother.

Good morning, sweet morning!

Together we’ll dance and play!

hop (hop): to move by jumping on one foot meet (meet): to see someone skip (skip): to move with little jumps and steps together (tuh.gedh.uh): with each other visiting (viz.it.ing): going to see a person

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E-Speak 1 Project 1A

Practise at Home

My Name

Nisha tells the class about herself.

Listen and record it.

Project 1B

My Birthday

Nisha talks about her birthday. Listen and record it.

Project 1C

My Parents

Nisha tells her friend about her parents. Listen and record it.

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Speak on the Spot Boost Your Speaking

Myself

You have made new friends at school. Tell them about yourself.

My name is ...

I am ... years old.

I am a ...

I have ... members in my family.

I love to play ...

My favourite colour is ...

Speak loudly and clearly.

Look at your friends when you talk.

Chapter 1 • About Myself

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E-Speak 2 Project 1D

Practise at Home

My Family

We all love our family members. Talk about your family members in 1-2 lines.

Gaming Zone It’s Fun Time

Aman’s Favourite Things

Match Aman’s favourite things with the correct pictures.

One has been done for you.

My favourite colour

My favourite fruit

My favourite animal My favourite toy 6

Plan and Speak The Final Show

My Mother You are studying about ‘My Family’ in your English class.

Your teacher wants you to tell the class about your mother. Prepare and present it in the class.

1Write: Complete the sentences about your mother.

Hello!

My mother’s name is

(name)

Her birthday is on She is a/an

. .

(date) (what she does)

She likes to eat

(food)

. .

In her free time, she reads

watches tv

. paints

She helps me with my homework

riding a bicycle

bakes cakes

. cleaning my table

packing my bag

I love my mother very much!

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2 Practise: Now, practise speaking about your mother in front of an elder.

3 Present: In class, tell your friends about your mother.

Speak confidently.

Smile when you speak.

You can read from the book.

You can also give your own answers.

Notes Corner

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Chapter 2

My Likes Sharing their likes

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The Perfect Sunday

Ria wakes up to the smell of something nice and tasty. ‘Wow! What is this smell? It is so good!’ thinks Ria. She quickly gets off her bed and goes into the kitchen.

Ria: What are you making, Mother?

Mother: I am making sambar dosa. Do you like it?

Ria: Like it? I love it!

Mother: Good! Then quickly get ready for breakfast.

Ria brushes her teeth, takes a bath, and puts on fresh clothes. Mother serves a plate of delicious sambar dosa to Ria and her father.

Ria: Wow! It tastes so yummy! Thank you!

Mother: You are welcome, my sweet girl. What would you like to eat for lunch?

Father: Let us go out today. I really like the new park in the neighbourhood. We can go there, play some games, and then have lunch in a restaurant.

Ria: Yay! I really like the plan, Father.

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Talking Book

Mother: Me too! Oh, I love Sundays like this!

Father: Get ready, then. Hurry up!

All of them get dressed to go to the picnic.

Mother: I like the weather today. It’s neither too hot nor too cold.

Father: Yes, it is just perfect.

Ria: Look, there is the ice-cream man! I really like vanilla ice-cream cones!

Mother: Alright, let us all have some ice cream then.

delicious (di.li.shuhs): good to taste or smell

neighbourhood (nay.buh.huud): the place around your home perfect (per.fekt): completely correct quickly (kvik.lee): fast

serves (suhvs): puts food on a plate

Chapter 2 • My Likes

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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 2A

I Like to Play

Pihu tells her friend why she likes to play. Listen and record it.

Project 2B

I Play Inside

Pihu tells her friend about her favourite indoor game. Listen and record it.

Project 2C

I Play Outside

Pihu is in the park with her friends. She tells them about her favourite outdoor game. Listen and record it.

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Speak on the Spot Boost Your Speaking

My Favourite Game

Tick (ü) the game that you like to play at school. Say TWO sentences about that game.

Hide-and-seek

Badminton

Hopscotch

Skip rope

Football

Basketball

My favourite game is ...

I play it with ... (who you play it with) I play it at/in ... (place) I play it in ... (lunch time/ sports period/ in the morning) Speak loudly.

Look at your friends when you speak.

You can read from the book.

Chapter 2 • My Likes

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E-Speak 2 Project 2D

Practise at Home

My Best Friend

We like so many things about our best friends. Tell us what do you like about your best friend in 1-2 lines.

Gaming Zone What Do You Like?

It’s Fun Time

Make a happy face for things that you like. Make a sad face things that you don’t like. One has been done for you.

1. Do you like to eat green vegetables?

2. Do you like to eat mangoes?

3. Do you like to play with dogs?

4. Do you like to swim?

5. Do you like to play?

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Plan and Speak The Final Show

My Best Friend’s Favourites

How well do you know your best friend? Write about his/her favourite things. Practise and present your lines in the class.

1 Write: Think about your best friend. Write about them.

Hello everyone!

My best friend is

.

She/He likes to

.

play games

read books

water plants

watch TV

jump

sing

Her/His favourite food is

.

She/He likes to play

.

ludo

carrom

hide-and-seek

catch the ball

football

run and catch

Her/His favourite subject is

.

English

Hindi

Maths

Art

Science

EVS

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2 Practise: Read the lines about your best friend. Practise many times with expression.

3 Present: Now, tell your class about your best friend.

Speak loudly.

Smile and look at your friends when you speak.

You can read from the book.

You may bring the photo of your best friend to show it in class.

Notes Corner

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Chapter 3

What I Do Every Day

Talking about one’s daily activities

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A Fun Day

It is Sunday! I wake up at ten.

I brush my teeth and take a bath then.

I comb my hair; my shirt is grey.

I eat my breakfast and get ready to play.

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I start to play with my shiny red ball!

I bounce it on the floor; I bounce it on the wall.

Talking Book

Mama says, “Lunch is ready. It is time to eat.”

I finish it quickly. I have a friend to meet.

We ride our bicycles down the slope.

Next Sunday will be just as much fun, I hope.

—Aditya

bounce (bouns): to make something move up or away after hitting a surface quickly (kwik·lee): at a fast speed ready (red.ee): fully prepared for something shiny (shai.nee): bright slope (slohp): side of a hill or mountain, higher on one side

Chapter 3 • What I Do Every Day

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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 3A

Wake up, Niti!

Niti talks about her morning routine. Listen to her and record it.

Project 3B

Breakfast Time Niti tells us about the time she eats her breakfast. Listen and record it.

Project 3C

Going to School Niti shares about the time she leaves for school. Listen and record it.

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Speak on the Spot Boost Your Speaking

All About My Day Complete the dialogue and share your daily routine with your teacher.

When do you reach home after school?

I reach home at ... in the afternoon. (time) What do you do after you reach home?

I ... after I reach home. rest

eat

do my homework

change my clothes

play

talk to my mother

What do you play in the evening?

I play ... with my friends. (name of the game/sport) At what time do you go to bed?

Every night, I go to bed at ... . (time) Speak politely and with expressions.

Look at the teacher when you give your answers.

Chapter 3 • What I Do Every Day

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E-Speak 2 Project 3D

Practise at Home

Republic Day Republic Day is a national holiday. Tell us what you do on the Republic Day holiday in 1-2 lines.

Gaming Zone My Daily Routine

It’s Fun Time

Number the pictures in the order of your daily routine.

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Plan and Speak The Final Show

My Holiday Holidays are fun! Write a few lines about what you do on holidays. Talk about it in class.

1Write: Complete the sentences about what you do on your holiday.

Hello!

I wake up at on a holiday.

. I like to sleep till late

I eat favourite food.

for my breakfast. It is my

I help my mother set the table

. clean the house

make beds

wash vegetables

I play

(name of the game)

with my

I eat dinner at I go to bed at

Chapter 3 • What I Do Every Day

(person who you play it with)

.

with my family. .

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2Practise: Now, practise talking about your holiday to your family members.

3 Present: In class, tell your friends about how you spend your holiday.

Speak confidently.

You can read from the book.

Smile when you speak.

You can give your own answers.

Notes Corner

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Chapter 41 Chapter

Ask Away Asking questions

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Shopping for a Present

[At home on a Sunday morning]

Dad: Come on, Atul! Let’s go and shop for your birthday present.

Atul: (very excited) Wow! Dad, that will be super fun!

Dad: What gift do you want?

Atul: I know what I want. But I will tell you at the market.

[At the market]

Dad: Where are you taking me, Atul?

(Atul stops outside a kite shop)

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Dad: A kite shop? So, you want a kite?

Atul: Yes, Dad. Please! I want to fly a kite.

Atul: (to the shopkeeper) Good morning, sir. Do you have any bird-shaped kites?

Talking Book

Shopkeeper: I am sorry! I don’t think I have any left. Would you like to see some other kites?

Atul: No, I really want a bird-shaped kite. Can we go to a different shop, Dad? Shopkeeper: Wait a minute! Let me look in the storeroom.

(He goes into a room and returns a few minutes later) Well, it’s your lucky day! I found a few bird-shaped kites in the storeroom.

Which colour do you want?

Atul: Oh! These are beautiful. I want the green one.

Dad: How much does this kite cost?

Shopkeeper: Only seventy rupees.

Atul: Thank you so much, Dad. This is the best present ever.

lucky (luhk.ee): having good luck market (maa.kit): a place where people go to buy and sell things returns (ri·tuhnz): comes back from somewhere shopkeeper (shop.kee.puh): a person who owns or runs a shop storeroom (stor.room): a room where extra things are kept

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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 4A

Please Tell Me

Tanya asks a few questions to her cousin, Priya. Listen to her and record it.

Project 4B

Tanya’s Best Friend

Priya replies to Tanya’s questions about her best friend. Listen and record it.

Project 4C

My Free Time

Tanya wants to know more about what Priya likes. Listen to what she asks and record it.

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Speak on the Spot Boost Your Speaking

I Have a Question

You have to ask a question to your teacher to know more about him/her.

Choose any one WH word to ask your teacher a question.

What

Which

When

Who

Where

How

Choose any one of the things you want to ask your teacher about. birthday

hobby sport

family and friend food

Now, ask your question.

Be polite and respectful when you speak.

Speak clearly.

Look at your teacher when you ask the question.

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E-Speak 2 Practise at Home

Project 4D

My New Friend

You made a new friend. What question will you ask her/him? Tell us in 1-2 lines.

Gaming Zone Question Words

It’s Fun Time

Read the sentences and fill the crossword with WH words.

1

3

Across: 1. _____ are you? I hope you are feeling good.

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2. ______ will I eat dinner? I am hungry.

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Down: 2. _________ is your name? My name is Saloni.

3. _________ are you going after school? I am going to the park to play.

Plan and Speak The Final Show

Nice to Meet You Imagine your teacher is your new neighbour’s son. Present your dialogue in the class.

1 Write: Complete the dialogue.

Hi!

.

(ask name)

Hello! My name is Riyansh. What is your name?

My name is

.

(ask age)

?

I am seven years old. ?

(ask birthday)

My birthday is on 7th September. Which is your favourite colour?

My favourite colour is

.

When do you go to bed?

I go to bed at

Chapter 4 • Ask Away

(time)

.

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2 Practise: Practise the dialogues with an elder in your family.

3 Present: Now, present the conversation in the class.

Speak clearly and politely.

You can read from the book.

You may ask any other question of your own.

Notes Corner

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Chapter 5

Describe It Describing something

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Missing Dog

Hello! I am Rishi. I lost my dog Daisy yesterday. She saw an ice cream cart and ran after it. I cannot find her anywhere.

Daisy is a friendly dog. She is very big and fluffy. Her fur is golden. Her eyes are brown.

There is a pink spot on her nose.

She has a blue collar around her neck. It has the name Daisy on it.

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Talking Book

I lost her near the Clock Tower around noon.

Please help me find Daisy. If you see her, please call on 672852947.

Thank you.

collar (kaw·luh): a small belt around the neck of a dog fluffy (fluhf.ee): covered in soft fur friendly (frend·lee): kind and happy fur (fur): soft hair of an animal noon (noon): twelve o’clock in the day

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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 5A

New Lunch Box

Preeti talks about her new lunch box. Listen to her and record it.

Project 5B

My Water Bottle

Preeti is telling her friend about her water bottle. Listen and record it.

Project 5C

Preeti’s Pencil Box

Preeti tells her friend about her pencil box. Listen and record it.

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Speak on the Spot Boost Your Speaking

That’s My School

Tell us a few things about your school.

The name of my school is ...

The colour of my school building is ...

It has many ... classrooms

desks

chairs

blackboards

trees

chalks

It has a ... playground where we play. big

small

huge

green

round

It has a ... with many ... playground, trees

library, books

sports room, games

hall, chairs

I like the … of my school.

Speak loudly and with expressions.

Look at your friends and teachers when you speak.

You can read from the book.

You can give your own answers.

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E-Speak 2 Practise at Home

Project 5D

I Like You

We all have a favourite person. We like him/her a lot. Tell us what you like about your favourite person, in 1-2 lines.

Gaming Zone It’s Fun Time

Describing Words

Rearrange the letters to make these words.

SPICY

BIG

PCSIY S

P

I

GBI

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ANGRY

GREEN

NGERE

C Y

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My Favourite Person Think and write about your favourite person. What does he/ she look like? What kind of person is he/she?

Practise saying your lines and present it in the class.

1 Think about your favourite person.

2 Write: Complete the sentences about your favourite person.

My favourite person is my ................................................... .

mother

father

sister

brother

best friend

His/Her name is .......................................................... .

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small

brown

black

(continued...)

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He/She is very .......................................................... . intelligent

smart

helpful

gentle

kind

brave

respectful

polite

He/She always .......................................................... me. helps

takes care of

plays with

He/She likes to ......................................................... .

3Practise: At home, practise saying these lines in front of your family members.

4Present: Tell your class about your favourite person.

Smile when you speak.

You can add your own lines about your favourite person.

Look at your friends and teacher when you speak.

You can bring a photo of your favourite person.

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Chapter 6

Can You Help Me? Requesting for help

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Zoya Makes a Friend

Little Zoya lived in a beautiful village in the mountains.

On a sunny Sunday morning as Zoya was feeding the hens, she heard a tiny meowing sound. Zoya followed the sound. After some time, she found a tiny, fluffy kitten stuck on a branch in a tree. The kitten looked scared. It could not find its way down. Zoya wanted to help. She ran to her grandfather.

Zoya asked politely, “Oh, grandfather! I need your help, please!

Grandfather said, “What happened, Zoya? How can I help you?”

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Zoya replied, “There is a little kitten stuck in a tree! Can you please get it down?”

Grandfather smiled and said, “Of course! I would be happy to help.”

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Grandfather fetched a ladder and carefully placed it against the tree.

He climbed up as Zoya looked on, worried for the kitten. With a gentle touch, he reached for the scared kitten. It quickly rolled into his arms.

Zoya was very happy. With a big smile on her face, she said, “Thank you so much for your help, grandfather. You are very kind.”

Grandfather replied, “You are welcome, my little girl. We should always help others. I am proud of you.”

Zoya carried the kitten back to her house. She gave it some food and a cozy blanket. Zoya had made a new furry friend.

carried (ka.reed): took from one place to another fetched (fe.chd): went and brought something back gentle (jen.tl): kind and caring placed (playst): kept or put stuck (stuhk): not able to come down

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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 6A

Monty Needs Help

Monty asks his father for help.

Listen and record it.

Project 6B

Pack My Bag

Monty needs his mother’s help to pack his school bag. Listen and record it.

Project 6C

Picking the Clothes

Monty’s sister asks him for help. Listen to Monty’s reply and record it.

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Speak on the Spot Boost Your Speaking

Helpful Family You have to ask a family member for help. Tell your class how you will make a request.

Choose the person you want to ask help from. father

mother

grandmother

brother

sister

grandfather

Choose one thing you want to get help with. doing a school project

combing hair

cleaning cupboard

tying shoe lace

preparing for a test

Present your request to the class.

Hello friends!

My name is ...

Dear ... , can you please help me in ... ?

Speak politely with expression.

Look at your friends when speaking.

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E-Speak 2 Project 6D

Practise at Home

How Can I Help You?

Your friend wants to borrow your yellow toy car. Listen to what he says. Record your response to him in 1-2 lines.

Gaming Zone It’s Fun Time

Who Said It?

Match the sentences with the correct pictures.

Can I help you make dinner?

Sure, I will help you with colouring.

Mother, can I help you carry the bags?

Please help me water the plants.

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May I Borrow?

Imagine your teacher is your classmate. Complete and present the dialogue.

1Write: Complete the dialogue.

Can you give me a

to read?

Yes, which storybook do you want?

I want

(name of a story book)

Can I borrow your crayon

.

for colouring my

pencil colour

(object)

?

sketch pen

Yes. Which colour do you want?

I want to borrow

(mention the colour)

.

Can I borrow your bicycle?

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2 Practise: Practise your dialogue with a family member.

3 Present: Now, say the dialogue with the teacher in class.

Speak loudly and clearly.

Say the dialogue with feeling.

You can read from the book.

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Chapter 7

How Do You Feel?

Expressing feelings using simple words

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What to Play?

Albert: Hello, Priya! What are you playing?

Priya: Hi, Albert! I am playing hopscotch.

Albert: Nice! Is that your favourite game?

Priya: No, no, my favourite game is hide-and-seek. I love to find new places to hide.

Albert: Really? I always feel scared to hide alone. I don’t like to play hide-and-seek.

Priya: Oh! Then which game do you like?

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Albert: My favourite game is football! I like it because everyone can play together! It is so much fun to kick the ball! Do you also like it?

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Priya: Not so much! I fall down when I run too fast.

Albert: Oh! You must be careful.

What about marbles? Do you like playing with them?

Priya: Yes, I enjoy playing with marbles. They are so colourful!

I have some in my pocket right now. Do you want to play?

Albert: Sure, it will be fun!

Priya: Oh, no! There is a hole in my pocket. I have lost all the marbles!

Albert: Oh, ha, ha! How about ludo?

Priya: I love ludo! Let’s play at your home.

careful (keuh·ful): look after yourself hide (hyd): to be in a place where no one can find or see you hole (hohl): an opening hopscotch (hop.skoch): a game in which players hop into and over squares drawn on the ground scared (skeuhd): afraid that something bad might happen

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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 7A

The Lost Toy

Isha lost her teddy bear. Listen to Isha talk about it and record it.

Project 7B

Surprise!

Isha got a surprise gift from her father.

Listen to how she feels and record it.

Project 7C

Oh no! My Notebook!

Isha’s brother tore her notebook.

Listen to how she feels and record it.

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Speak on the Spot Boost Your Speaking

What a Day!

Tell the class how you are feeling today.

Hello friends!

My name is ...

I am very ... today.

happy

excited

sad

angry

I am ... because ...

I brought my new colours to school

I was late for school

someone threw water on my shirt

it is my birthday

my friend is absent

I got my favourite food for lunch

Speak with expressions.

You can give your own answer.

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E-Speak 2 Project 7D

Practise at Home

Hooray!

Your sister danced beautifully on the stage. People clapped loudly for her. Talk about how your family is feeling in 1-2 lines.

Gaming Zone Feelings

It’s Fun Time

Match the faces with the correct feelings. One has been done for you. happy

sad

angry

scared

sleepy

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Plan and Speak The Final Show

Congratulations!

Imagine your brother has won an award. Tell the class how you and your brother are feeling.

1Write: Complete the sentences about your feelings.

Hi! I am

.

My brother got an award for

.

his good work

his good drawing

full attendance

winning the race

keeping the class clean

never being late to school

He is very .

Everyone in my family is .

I am very for/of my brother.

Thank you. happy

glad

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proud

joyful

excited

cheerful

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2Practise: Read the lines aloud in front of your family. Practise many times with expressions.

3Present: Present your feelings to the class.

Speak with expressions.

Smile and look at your friends when you speak.

You can give your own answers.

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Chapter 8

Ask and Answer Asking for permission

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The Picnic Form

“Pay attention, children. We are going for a picnic to the Lake Garden. Please ask your parents to sign the form. We will dance, sing, and play games,” says Teacher Riya.

Ameena is excited about the picnic.

“Mom, we are going for a picnic on Friday. Could you please sign my form?” says Ameena. “I know you are excited. But it is cold outside. I am worried. You might fall sick,” says Mom. Ameena is upset. She goes to her Dad. “May I please go for my class picnic?” she asks. “Everyone in my class is going. I want to go too.”

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“Umm… Ameena. You just got well. You can fall sick again. I cannot sign the form,” says Dad. Now, Ameena is very upset. She cries herself to sleep.

She wakes up the next morning. The signed form is on the table. There is also a new coat and a muffler next to it.

Ameena is so happy. She runs to her parents.

“Thank you, Mom! Thank you, Dad!” she hugs them.

Ameena is ready for the picnic now.

attention (uh.ten.shun): carefully listening or watching excited (ik.sai.tid): feeling happy muffler (muh·fuh·luh): a woolen cloth worn around the neck upset (up.set): feeling sad worried (wuh.rid): being afraid

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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 8A

May I?

Priyam asks for permission to enter the class. Listen and record it.

Project 8B

Could You?

Priyam wants to borrow a pencil from his friend. Listen and record it.

Project 8C

Yes, You May!

Anisha asks Priyam for his pencil colours. Listen to how Priyam responds and record it.

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Speak on the Spot Boost Your Speaking

Asking for Permission You have to ask your teacher to go to the library. Complete the dialogue and present your lines in the class.

Good morning, sir.

Good morning, Niraj. ... I go to the library? ... , Niraj. You can/can’t go now. ... , sir. ... , Niraj. Do you like to read books?

Yes sir, I like to read ... welcome

story books

sure may

comics

picture books okay

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E-Speak 2 Project 8D

Practise at Home

Let’s Go to the Park

Listen to your brother requesting you to go to the park with him. Respond to him in 1–2 lines.

Gaming Zone What to Ask?

It’s Fun Time

Match the permissions with the correct pictures. One has been done for you.

Can I borrow your pencil?

May I join the game?

Can I play outside?

May I ask a question?

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Plan and Speak The Final Show

What Will You Say? You and your cousin, Aditi, are going to the park to play. You want to borrow something from her. Ask for her permission politely. Practise and present your lines in the class.

1Write: Write how you will ask for permission.

Aditi: Let us go to the park together.

You: It is sunny outside. Can I borrow your cap

?

umbrella

sunglasses

Aditi: Yes, you can.

You: Thank you.

Aditi: Can we take your ball

to the park to play? skipping rope

You: Yes, we can. We can also take

rackets

with us.

Aditi: That is so sweet of you. We will have so much fun!

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2 Practise: Now, practise these lines with an elder.

3 Present: Say the dialogues with the teacher.

Speak politely.

Look at the teacher when asking for permission.

You can give your own answers.

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Chapter 9

Fun Ride Talking about past events

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On the Way

On Monday, I cycled to school for the first time. I was very excited.

First, I saw Postman Raman. He had a bag full of letters. I stopped my bicycle to greet him. He showed me many colourful stamps.

At her front gate, I met Aunt Zoya walking her dog, Polo. Polo wagged his tail when he saw me. Then, he ran after my bicycle. I waved them goodbye.

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Splash! I had not seen the puddle of water. My white shoes were not white anymore, but I did not stop.

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I was worried that I would be late. I kept cycling until I reached the school.

Thankfully, I got there on time. My first bicycle ride to school was a success!

—Anuj

greet (greet): to say hello to someone puddle (puh·dl): a small pool of water on the ground reached (reecht): to get to the place success (suhk.ses): a thing that goes well wagged (wagd): moved from side to side many times

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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 9A

A New Boy

Raj saw a new boy at the park. Listen to Raj describe the boy and record it.

Project 9B

Colourful Butterfly

Raj saw a butterfly. Listen to him talk about his experience and record it.

Project 9C

My New Friend

Raj made a new friend at the park.

Listen to what they did together and record it.

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Speak on the Spot Boost Your Speaking

Kartik’s Day Out

Imagine you are Kartik. Tell your teacher about your day out with your family.

1Think: Choose any one of the places.

Park

Lake

Zoo

Where did you go?

I went to the … with my family (place) How did you go?

We went by … (car/ bus/motorcycle) What did you eat?

We ate … (food) What did you play together?

We played … together. (game)

Speak clearly.

Look at your teacher when talking about your day.

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E-Speak 2 Project 9D

Practise at Home

At Your School

We see so many things in school everyday. Talk about what you saw at your school today, in 1–2 lines.

Gaming Zone It’s Fun Time

The Race

Here are some pictures from a racing event. Put them in the correct order. One has been done for you.

1

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Plan and Speak The Final Show

About Yesterday Write a few lines about what you did at school yesterday. Then, present it in the class.

1Think about what you did yesterday.

2Write: Complete the sentences.

Hello friends.

My name is I

(what you did)

. at school yesterday.

I ate

for my lunch.

I played

with my

friends yesterday.

I had I studied

(activity class)

class yesterday. which is my

favourite subject.

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3Practise: Practise your lines aloud in front of your family members.

4 Present: Tell your friends and teacher about what you did yesterday.

Speak loudly and clearly.

Look at your friends when you speak.

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Chapter 10

Listen to My Story

Telling a short story

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Clever Dabbu

Dabbu, the deer, was walking by the riverside. He saw a big blackberry tree on the other side.

“Those blackberries look so ripe and juicy. Many of them are on the ground! I can eat them”, said Dabbu to himself. “Oh, but I will have to cross the river!”

Dabbu went near the river. The river was full of big and scary crocodiles. “So many crocodiles!

How will I cross the river? They will eat me for lunch!” Dabbu said to himself. He closed his eyes and thought for some time. He had a plan!

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Dabbu went to the crocodiles and said, “Hello! Uncle Lion is hosting a party. He is inviting everyone. He wants to know how many crocodiles will come to the party.”

The crocodiles cheered, “Yayyyy! A party! We all will come.”

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Dabbu replied, “Great! Please stand in a line. I will step on each one of you to count the total number.”

The crocodiles quickly lined up from one side of the river to the other. Clever Dabbu walked on the crocodiles, counting, “1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. . .”

He counted thirty-six crocodiles up to the other side of the river. When he stepped onto the other side, he shouted with joy, “Hurrah! I reached the blackberries.”

cheered (cheerd): shouted with joy

cross (cross): to move from one side to other

hosting (hohst.ing): inviting people to a party for food and fun ripe (ripe): grown and ready to eat

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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 10A

The Ant and the Grasshopper

Naina is reading the starting of the story ‘The Ant and the Grasshopper’. Listen to her and record it.

Project 10B

What Happens Next

Naina wants to know what happens next in the story. She continues to read the story. Listen to her and record it.

Project 10C

The End

Naina tells us the ending of the story. Listen to her and record it.

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Speak on the Spot Boost Your Speaking

Storytime!

Choose any ONE of the three stories and narrate it with expressions.

The Hare and the Tortoise A hare and a tortoise went for a race. The hare ran very fast. He slept for some time because the tortoise was far away. The tortoise kept on walking and finished the race first.

The Lion and the Mouse A lion was sleeping, and a mouse jumped on him. The lion woke up and caught the mouse.

The mouse said he was sorry and the lion let him go. One day, the mouse saw the lion caught in a net. He bit through the net. The lion was free.

The Fox and the Crow The crow had a piece of cheese in her beak. The fox asked her to sing with her lovely voice. She opened her beak wide in happiness. The cheese fell into the fox’s mouth.

Be loud and clear.

Narrate with expressions.

Read the story well before starting the activity.

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E-Speak 2 Project 10D

Practise at Home

My Favourite Story

We all have stories that we like more than other stories. Tell us the name of your favourite story and what you like about it in 1-2 lines.

Gaming Zone Name the Story

It’s Fun Time

Match the story names with the pictures.

1. The Shepherd Boy

2. Little Red Riding Hood

3. Three Little Pigs

4. The Fox and the Grapes

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Plan and Speak The Final Show

Tell a Tale!

You have to narrate your favourite story to the class. Write about your story. Then, present it in the class.

1 Think of your favourite story.

2 Write: Write about your story in 3–4 lines.

Hello friends. My name is

.

The name of my favourite story is The story is about

.

(name of the characters)

Firstly,

.

Then,

.

Finally,

.

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3 Practise: Practise your story at home. You can ask your parents for help.

4 Present: Present your favourite story in the class.

Tell your story clearly and loudly.

Look at your friends when you tell the story.

Narrate the story with expression.

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Chapter 11

Tell Me How Following and giving instructions

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Rainy Day Picnic

It was raining all day.

“No picnic for us,” Mita said sadly.

“That’s okay. We can play Snakes and Ladders!” said Mom. “Mita, I will teach you how to play,” said Dad. He got the board game out and said, “Listen to the rules carefully!

Rule number 1: Roll the dice.

Rule number 2: Move your token.

Rule number 3: If you are on a ladder, move up.

Rule number 4: If you are on a snake, slide down.

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That’s it! The first one to reach 100 wins!”

Mita rolled the dice. She got 3!

Mita moved her red token — one… two… three!

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Then, she got 6. She reached 9.

“There is a ladder on 9!” said Mita.

Mita moved the token up to 56. That was a big jump!

Now, Mita understood the game.

They played all evening. In the end, Mita won the most games!

It was the best indoor picnic ever!

carefully (kair.fuh.lee): with a lot of attention indoor (in.door): inside a house or building rolled (rowld): moved something by turning it again and again token (tow.kun): a small piece that you move in a board game after rolling the dice understood (uhn·duh·stood): learnt about

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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 11A

My Pencil Stand

Pihu is telling Nisha about the things they need to make a pencil stand. Listen and record it.

Project 11B

How to Start?

Pihu gives instructions about making a pencil stand. Listen and record it.

Project 11C

The Final Touch

Pihu tells Nisha the final steps to make the pencil stand. Listen and record it.

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Let’s Decorate It Imagine you are Pihu. Give instructions to Nisha on how to decorate the pencil stand.

1 Write: Complete the sentences to give instructions.

To decorate the pencil stand, you will need … (mention the items needed) First, use … to colour the pencil stand.

Second, use … to tie around the pencil stand.

Then, use … to paste on the pencil stand.

You can also use … to decorate it.

Your pencil stand is ready! paint brush jute rope

ribbons paint

pom-pom balls small mirrors

paper stars

paper flower glitters

Speak loudly and clearly.

You can read from the book.

Look at your friends and your teacher when you speak.

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E-Speak 2 Project 11D

Practise at Home

Tidy the Table

Your brother spilled water on the table. Tell him how to clean it, in 1-2 lines.

Gaming Zone It’s Fun Time

Brush Your Teeth

Number the instructions for brushing your teeth, in the correct order.

One has been done for you.

Put some toothpaste

Your teeth are clean

on the toothbrush

Wash the toothbrush

Rinse your mouth

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1

Brush your teeth

Plan and Speak The Final Show

Follow the Steps Your sister’s room is messy. Write the instructions to clean the room.

Practise and present it in the class.

1 Write: Complete the sentences to give instructions. .

First,

.

Then, tidy your Put Fold your

in the basket. . Keep in cupboard.

Your room is

.

books

toys

table

clothes

sheets

clean your room

make your bed

games

chair

clean your bed

bookshelf

drawer

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2 Practise: Practise giving the instructions many times with your family members.

3 Present: In class, tell your friends how you will give the instructions.

Speak loudly and clearly.

Do not be scared.

Smile when you speak.

You can read from the book.

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Chapter 12

What Happens Next?

Talking about future plans

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Brothers or Enemies?

Monty and Rishi were brothers, but they fought over everything.

“I will NEVER speak to Rishi again,” Monty screamed. He ran to his room.

Do you know what Rishi did? He broke Monty’s favourite toy.

It was a big doll with a purple hat.

Grandma gave it to Monty on his birthday. He loved the doll.

He played with it all the time. But now the doll was broken.

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Monty was crying on his bed.

Suddenly, Rishi came into his room.

Oh no! Was Rishi going to break another toy? Ah, no! Rishi gave a box to Monty.

What could be inside it? It was Rishi’s favourite toy. He gave it to Monty and said he was sorry.

Monty hugged Rishi.

Do you think they will fight again tomorrow?

broke (browk): separated into small pieces everything (ev.ree.thing): all things favourite (fa.vor.it): a thing that someone likes best or enjoys the most hugged (hugd): held tightly in one’s arms screamed (skreemd): made a very loud noise

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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 12A

You are Invited!

It is Piyush’s birthday. Listen to who he will invite and record it.

Project 12B

Come to My Party!

Piyush is talking about where he will celebrate his birthday. Listen and record it.

Project 12C

Fun Time!

Piyush talks about two things that he will do on his birthday. Listen and record it.

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Plan Your Birthday

You have to plan your next birthday. Tell us your plan.

Hi! I am ...

My birthday is on ...

I will celebrate my birthday at/in ...

I will invite ...

I will play ...

I will cut ... cake.

I will eat ... park

ludo

cousin

garden

friends

home

carrom

round

chocolate

pizza

cake

big

chips

samosa

vanilla

hide-and-seek

grandparents

Speak loudly.

Look at your friends when you speak.

Speak in complete sentences.

You can give your own answers.

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E-Speak 2 Project 12D

Practise at Home

What Will Happen Next?

Listen to the story ‘The Ant and the Dove’. Say what you think will happen next, in 1-2 lines.

Gaming Zone What Is Next?

It’s Fun Time

Draw a line to match what will happen next in each picture. One has been done for you.

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Feeling sleepy

Watching the plant grow

Watering the plant

Eating the dish

Taking a bath

Going to bed

Making a dish

Drying after a bath

Plan and Speak The Final Show

I Think...

You have to narrate a story. Choose any ONE of the stories and write what will happen next. Practise and present it in the class.

1Tick ( ) any one story you will talk about. ü

The Fox and The Grapes A fox saw some juicy grapes on a tree. He wanted to eat it. He jumped again and again.

But he could not reach the grapes. He ...

A Greedy Dog A hungry dog found a big bone in the street.

He took it. He was crossing a river when he saw another dog with a bone in its mouth. He wanted that bone too. He barked at the dog. Just then ...

2Write: Now, write what will happen next in the story.

Hello, friends!

I will talk about I think, It can also happen that Thank you.

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(name of the story) (what will happen next) (what can also happen)

. . .

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3Practise: At home, practise these lines in front of an elder.

4Present: Tell your friends about what you think will happen next in the story.

Speak loudly.

Look at your friends when you speak.

Speak with hand movements and expressions.

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About the Book This Conversations book aims to systematically build English language skills in learners and enable them to verbally express themselves in real-world situations. Each chapter focuses on building specific English language competencies and weaves together activities that are research-based, age-appropriate, contextual, experiential and joyful. The activities adhere to the highly recommended and research-based teaching-learning method known as the Gradual Release of Responsibility (GRR), which has been endorsed by the NEP, 2020 and the NCF, 2023. Through the series, learners receive dedicated time and space within the classroom to express themselves in English which helps them in becoming confident speakers of the language.

Special Features • Activity-based Learning: The book offers joyful experiential activities that build English communication competencies.

• Texts per the NEP 2020 Themes: The book has exciting and stimulating texts that pave the way for English communication activities.

• Tech Integration: The book works in sync with the digital world, where various other activities and projects are undertaken. Learner outputs are evaluated through an AI-based speech recognition engine.

• Teachers’ Manual: The book is complemented by the Teachers’ Manual that enables teachers to conduct each session effectively.

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