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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

Collaborative: Shared speaking

Independent practice and

the teacher

between the learners and the teacher

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 Come home to 23 Gems Colony, Lane 10,

Chapter 1

Hi Swati,

When and Where?

Sharing date, time and place

Animation video of the text

Talking Book

We begin at 1 o’clock and end at 5 o’clock.

You’re invited to my party!

We’ll all be together and have a wonderful party, With Ali, Beena, Rakhi, Vijay, Gurpreet and Aarti!

I’ll be nine years old,

Dress warm, for the day may be cold!

Keywords from the text with meaning and pronunciation

Please let me know if you can make it, In time for the birthday candles to be lit!

The party will be on Sunday, 20 November.

—Mansi

begin (be.gin): start

It will be a fun day to remember.

dress warm (dres wawm): wear winter clothes

invited (in.vai.tuhd): asked someone to come to a gathering

remember (ri.mem.buh): think of something or someone from the past wonderful (wuhn.duh.ful): very good

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A series of 3 guided speaking projects on the mobile app

A short open-ended assessment project for 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

A fun worksheet aligned with the theme

Boost your Speaking

Project 1A

Change in Picnic Plans

Meenal’s Picnic Day

Tell your teacher about the change in the plans for the school picnic.

Meenal tells her mother about the date of her school picnic. Listen and record it.

We were going to ...

(place)

Project 1D

Gaming Zone

The bus was late.

We were going on ...

(date)

It’s Fun Time

Date, Time and Place

The roads are closed.

(time)

It is very cold in the morning.

Now, we are going at ... in the morning.

We were coming back at ... in the evening.

Project 1C

(time)

(time)

Reaching Time

We will need more time to enjoy ourselves there.

Meenal talks about the time when she has to reach her school on the picnic day. Listen and record it.

I go to the park in the evening.

Prompts for thinking and speaking; with no expectation of writing

(date)

We were going at ... in the morning.

Now, we will come back at ... in the evening.

Last Sun I ate

I went to

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I wake up in the morning at 8 o’clock.

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Quick tips for smart speaking

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Final speaking activity based on planned presentations by learners

E-Speak 2

Plan and Speak The Final Show

Activity Sunday Breakfast and Sunday is fun day! At what time name do you have your breakfast on a Sunday? What do you like to eat as breakfast on a Sunday? Tell us in 2-3 lines. description Gaming Zone Project 1D

activities in front of your family.

What I Did Last Sunday

3 Present: In the class, tell your friends about your last Sunday.

Template for drafting the I go to the park in the evening. presentation; supported with My English test is on 23 March. prompts

Match the following. One has been done for you.

March

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I wake up in the morning at 8 o’clock.

Speak loudly and clearly.

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Smile, don’t be scared!

1Write: Complete the sentences to say what you did last Sunday.

Notes Corner

Hello!

Last Sunday, I woke up at I ate I went to my

(place)

(who you went with)

(time)

o’clock.

for my breakfast.

(food you ate)

I went to bed at There is a race at my school today.

Instruction on how to present in class

You can read from your book.

It’s Fun Time

Date, Time and Place

Guidance on how to practise at home

2 Practise: Practise speaking about your Sunday

Write what you did last Sunday. Practise saying it aloud. Speak about it in the classroom.

with

. (time)

o’clock.

Thank you!

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Practise at Home

my

I went to There is a race at my school today.

Speak politely and with a smile.

Answer your teacher in complete sentences.

You may read the sentences from the book.

You may give your own answers.

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Hello!

My English test is on 23 March.

(time)

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1Write: Com

Match the following. One has been done for you.

Now, we are going on ...

Meenal tells her father about the place of the picnic. Listen to what she has to say and record it.

Write what y in the classr

Sunday is fun day! At what time do you have your breakfast on a Sunday? What do you like to eat as breakfast on a Sunday? Tell us in 2-3 lines.

(place)

Picnic Place

What I Did

Sunday Breakfast

Now, we are going to ...

Project 1B

Practise at Home

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CONTENTS vi

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

When and Where?

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It’s Rhyme Time!

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All About My Day

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Dos and Don’ts!

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My Choices

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Think and Tell

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Daily Conversations

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I Feel

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Can You Direct Me?

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My Experiences

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Good vs Bad

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Talking About Local Events

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Party Time

Win Some, Lose a Few

My Daily Routine

How to Make a Paper Dog Face

A Hobby I Love

Belling the Cat

Where is the Wallet?

I Can Swim!

Hide and Seek

Holiday Fun

Slippers or Shoes?

The Dream Park

Chapter Outcomes Chapter No.

Chapter Title

Big Skill

Listening Speaking Competencies

When and Where?

Sharing date, time and place

Identify key details about date, time and place Tell the date, day, time and place correctly, using simple sentences

It’s Rhyme Time!

Rhyming lines

Enjoy listening to poems Create and sing short rhyming lines

All About My Day

Sharing one’s daily routine

Share one’s daily routine, including all key activities Talk about one’s daily routine with action and expression

Dos and Don’ts!

Talking about rules

Identify dos and don’ts of doing simple tasks Say the dos and don’ts in a simple task

My Choices

Sharing likes and dislikes

Identify others’ likes and dislikes Share one’s likes and dislikes

Think and Tell

Describing something

Identify key details from the given descriptions Describe a person, place, animal or thing in a few lines

Daily Conversations

Conversations in daily life

Ask questions during a conversation Respond politely during a conversation

I Feel

Discussing feelings with others

Answer questions related to one’s feelings Discuss feelings with others

Can You Direct Me?

Giving and following directions

Follow simple directions Give simple directions

My Experiences

Sharing personal experience

Answer simple questions about a personal experience Talk about a personal experience in a few lines

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Good vs Bad

Talking about the advantages and disadvantages of something

Identify advantages and disadvantages of a certain things Talk about a few advantages and disadvantages of something

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Talking About Local Events

Reporting an incident or event

Share details of a local incident or event Answer questions about a local incident or event

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Chapter 1

When and Where?

Sharing date, time and place

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, i t a w S i H

You’re invited to my party!

I’ll be nine years old,

Dress warm, for the day may be cold!

The party will be on Sunday, 20 November.

It will be a fun day to remember.

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Come home to 23 Gems Colony, Lane 10,

Talking Book

We begin at 1 o’clock and end at 5 o’clock.

We’ll all be together and have a wonderful party, With Ali, Beena, Rakhi, Vijay, Gurpreet and Aarti!

Please let me know if you can make it, In time for the birthday candles to be lit!

—Mansi

begin (be.gin): start

dress warm (dres wawm): wear winter clothes

invited (in.vai.tuhd): asked someone to come to a gathering

remember (ri.mem.buh): think of something or someone from the past wonderful (wuhn.duh.ful): very good

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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 1A

Meenal’s Picnic Day

Meenal tells her mother about the date of her school picnic. Listen and record it.

Project 1B

Picnic Place

Meenal tells her father about the place of the picnic. Listen to what she has to say and record it.

Project 1C

Reaching Time

Meenal talks about the time when she has to reach her school on the picnic day. Listen and record it.

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Speak on the Spot Boost your Speaking

Change in Picnic Plans Tell your teacher about the change in the plans for the school picnic.

We were going to ...

(place)

The bus was late.

Now, we are going to ...

(place)

We were going on ...

(date)

The roads are closed.

Now, we are going on ...

(date)

We were going at ... in the morning. (time)

It is very cold in the morning.

Now, we are going at ... in the morning.

We were coming back at ... in the evening.

(time)

(time)

We will need more time to enjoy ourselves there.

Now, we will come back at ... in the evening. (time)

Speak politely and with a smile.

Answer your teacher in complete sentences.

You may read the sentences from the book.

You may give your own answers.

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E-Speak 2 Project 1D

Practise at Home

Sunday Breakfast

Sunday is fun day! At what time do you have your breakfast on a Sunday? What do you like to eat as breakfast on a Sunday? Tell us in 2-3 lines.

Gaming Zone It’s Fun Time

Date, Time and Place

Match the following. One has been done for you.

I go to the park in the evening.

My English test is on 23 March.

March

23

I wake up in the morning at 8 o’clock.

There is a race at my school today.

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Plan and Speak The Final Show

What I Did Last Sunday Write what you did last Sunday. Practise saying it aloud. Speak about it in the classroom.

1Write: Complete the sentences to say what you did last Sunday.

Hello!

Last Sunday, I woke up at I ate

my

(place)

(who you went with)

I went to bed at

o’clock.

for my breakfast.

(food you ate)

I went to

(time)

with

. (time)

o’clock.

Thank you!

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2 Practise: Practise speaking about your Sunday activities in front of your family.

3 Present: In the class, tell your friends about your last Sunday.

You can read from your book.

Speak loudly and clearly.

Smile, don’t be scared!

Notes Corner

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Chapter 2

It’s Rhyme Time!

Rhyming lines

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Win Some, Lose a Few

Riddhi and Siddhi are best buddies.

They are poles apart – while Siddhi loves cricket, Riddhi loves art!

With Riddhi there to cheer, Siddhi has no fear.

Siddhi hits fours and sixes like Kohli, And she’s confident, just like Dhoni!

Today Siddhi lost the match!

And in anger, when she tossed her bat, Riddhi scolded her just for that!

Now Siddhi hates Riddhi. She hates cricket too.

She’s decided to play a new game.

And make friends brand new!

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Talking Book

For a bit, it’s fun, yet it’s not the same.

Soon she really misses her bestie, She misses her game!

In tears, she tells her father all, Her father just hands her the bat and the ball!

Siddhi realises her folly.

She needs her friend and game to be jolly.

You win some, you lose a few.

You just need to continue.

buddies (buh.deez): friends cheer (cheeuh): support someone folly (faw.lee): a silly mistake jolly (jaw.lee): happy tossed (tawst): threw

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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 2A

Things Around Us

Aman wrote a poem on what he sees around him.

Listen and record it.

Project 2B

In the Park

Aman talks about what he sees in the park. Listen and record it.

Project 2C

On the Road

Aman talks about what he sees on the road. Listen and record it.

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Speak on the Spot Boost Your Speaking

I See Them All Choose any ONE poem. Practise it with actions and present it in the class.

My School A big gate to go inside, A playground to run side to side A big tree and a tiny bee, A blackboard with number three.

Everything big and everything small, At my school, I can see them all.

My Classroom Blackboard, duster and a big chalk.

Many chairs and a round clock.

Two windows and a brown door, Colourful bags on the clean floor, This is what I see today, This is what I see every day.

Sing in tune.

Speak with actions.

You can read from the book.

Chapter 2 • It’s Rhyme Time!

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E-Speak 2 Practise at Home

Project 2D

Rhyme It

Listen to the poem and add ONE rhyming line. Then, read the complete poem with expressions.

This is Timmy, my cat, He is so fat.

He loves to eat a rat, ...

Gaming Zone Let’s Rhyme It.

It’s Fun Time

Match the pictures with the rhyming words. chess

night

see

doll

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Plan and Speak The Final Show

Rhyme Time You have to chose a poem and add TWO lines more to it. Practise and present it in the class.

1 Tick (ü) any one of these poems and add TWO lines to complete it.

Fun Time What do you like to do for fun?

Do you like to play in the sun?

I love to read a book.

Come and have a look! play

say

clay

way

stay

spray

Picnic Day A picnic in the park, we play and eat, With yummy snacks, friends we meet.

We fly colourful kites, from morning to night!

cars

stars

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far

jam jar

chocolate bar

guitar

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2 Write: Now, complete the poem that you have chosen using the rhyming words.

Hello! My name is

.

(Write the title of your poem) (Write the rhyming words chosen)

(Write the two rhyming lines)

3 Practise: Now, practise singing the poem in front of your parents at home.

4 Present: It’s time for you to present your poem to the class!

Speak loudly and with actions.

Sing in tune and with expressions.

You can read from the book.

You can use rhyming words of your own.

Notes Corner

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Chapter 3

All About My Day Sharing one’s daily routine

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My Daily Routine Hello, everyone!

Today, I want to share my daily routine with you.

In the morning, when I wake up, I make my bed. Then, I brush my teeth to keep them shiny.

After that, I take a bath. I wash myself clean with soap and water. Then, I have a healthy and tasty breakfast. Next, I polish my shoes and get dressed for school.

I go to school and learn new things from my teachers. I learn science, maths, English, drawing, and sports. I also have lots of fun with my friends. When school gets over, I come home. I feel very hungry by this time. I have my lunch and tell my grandmother everything I did at school. Then, I take a nap.

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In the evening, I go to the park to play with my friends. After coming home, I wash my hands, legs, and face. Then, I drink a glass of banana milkshake and do my homework.

After finishing my homework, I watch TV until dinner time.

Talking Book

At dinner, I eat a yummy meal with my family. We talk about our day and share jokes. I read my favourite storybook with my parents before going to bed. Finally, I go to sleep.

This is my daily routine, and I love every moment of it!

healthy (hel.thee): good for your mind and body

moment (mow.ment): a little time spent on doing something routine (roo.teen): a regular way of doing things shiny (shai.nee): very clean and bright yummy (yuh.mee): very tasty

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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 3A

Morning Routine

Anjana tells us what she does in the morning before going to school. Listen and record it.

Project 3B

School Time

Anjana tells her mother about what she does at school. Listen and record it.

Project 3C

Afternoon Routine

Anjana talks about what she does after going home. Listen and record it.

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Speak on the Spot Boost Your Speaking

My Daily Routine Tell your class about your school day routine.

Good morning, I am ...

In the morning, I ...

At school, I ...

In the afternoon, I ...

In the evening, I ...

At night, I ... brush my teeth

complete my homework

have my breakfast

listen to bed time stories

spend time with my family

play with my friends

study different subjects

eat dinner with family

take a nap

eat a snack

wake up at 6 o'clock

enjoy playing with my friends

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You can give your own answers.

Speak in complete sentences.

Smile and don’t be scared.

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E-Speak 2 Practise at Home

Project 3D

My Birthday

Birthdays are special to all of us. Speak about what you do on your birthday, in 2-3 lines.

Gaming Zone So Many Words

It’s Fun Time

Make as many new words as you can from the word ‘ROUTINE’.

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ROUTINE

TIN

Plan and Speak The Final Show

It’s Special for Me Think about a day that is special to you. Write a few lines about the day. Then, speak about it in the class.

1Write: Complete the sentences about your special day.

My special day was my mother’s birthday

. when my friend visited me

when my grandparents visited me

sports day

my first day at school

I spent my special day with my friends

.

family

teachers

I woke up at

in the morning.

I ate

.

I played

.

I did I went to bed at

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neighbours

on the day. .

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2Practise: Practise your lines in front of your friends and family.

3Present: Now, present your lines in the class.

Speak clearly and loudly.

Speak with expressions.

You can bring a photo of your special day to the class.

Notes Corner

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Chapter 4

Dos and Don’ts!

Talking about rules

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How to Make a Paper Dog Face Let’s learn how to make a paper dog face. Follow the instructions given below.

Step 1: Take a square-shaped origami paper.

Materials required: Coloured origami sheet Coloured pens

Step 2: Fold the paper diagonally in

half. Don’t crush the paper.

Step 3: Don’t cut the paper. Just fold it to make a triangle.

Step 4: Fold one corner down.

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Step 5: Do the same to the other side.

Talking Book

Step 6: Fold the bottom corner of one sheet up.

Don’t fold both the sheets.

Step 7: Make eyes, nose, and a tongue as shown in the picture.

Now your paper dog face is ready. Which animal do you want to make next?

crush (kruhsh): to press something very hard so that its shape becomes bad diagonally (dai.a.guh.nuh.lee): in a way that joins two opposite corners of something instructions (in.struh.kshnz): steps that teach you how to do something materials (muh.tee·ree.uhlz): things used to make new things origami (aw.ruh.gaa.mee): the art of folding paper to make different shapes

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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 4A

Dos of the School Assembly

Manan is a new student in the school. Nisha tells him the dos of the school assembly. Listen and record it.

Project 4B

Don’ts of the School Assembly

Nisha also tells Manan the don’ts of the school assembly. Listen and record it.

Project 4C

Going for the Assembly

Nisha tells Manan the dos and don’ts to follow while going to the assembly. Listen and record it.

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Speak on the Spot Boost Your Speaking

My Classroom Norms

Choose ONE do and ONE don't to be followed in the classroom. Then, talk about it.

raise our hand to speak

talk when the teacher is teaching

throw papers in the classroom

fight with each other

keep the classroom clean

listen to our teacher quietly

eat during a class

put down our bags properly

write on the walls

Hello friends! I am …

We should …

We should not …

Speak clearly and confidently.

Look at your friends when you speak.

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E-Speak 2 Practise at Home

Project 4D

I See It

We see our parents follow traffic rules.

Tell us, in 2-3 lines, the traffic rules that you have seen your parents following.

Gaming Zone It’s Fun Time

Tick or Cross

Tick (ü) the dos and cross (û) the don'ts.

run to catch the bus

wait for your turn to get on the bus

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sit on your seat in the bus

wait for the bus to stop before you get down

Plan and Speak The Final Show

Road Safety Traffic rules keep us safe. Write TWO dos and don'ts of road safety.

Practise saying them and tell them to your class.

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cross at the zebra crossing

play on the road

obey the traffic light

run on the road

walk on the footpath

cross the road with an adult

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1Write: Complete the sentences given below.

Hello, friends! I am We should

(two dos)

We should not (two don’t’s)

. . . . .

2Practise: Practise saying the dos and don’ts at home, with an elder.

3Present: Say the dos and don’ts in the class.

Speak loudly and clearly.

You can add your own answer.

Look at your friends and teacher when you speak.

Notes Corner

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Chapter 5

My Choices Sharing likes and dislikes

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A Hobby I Love

Ms Kaveri has planned a fun activity for the class today. She has written some topics on a few slips of paper. The children have to pick a slip. They have to speak on whatever topic they get. Oh! It is Kabir’s turn. Let’s see what topic he has got.

Good morning, friends! My name is Kabir. I am 8 years old. Today, I am here to talk about my favourite hobby.

My favourite hobby is drawing.

I love drawing colourful pictures.

My mother taught me how to draw and colour.

I always carry a drawing book and some crayons with me.

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I like using bright colours to make my art lively. I don’t like using dark colours, such as black, brown, and grey.

At school, the art period is my favourite. I am excited about it every week. I enjoy it when Mr Das teaches us to colour new objects every week.

I don’t like it when the class ends. I wish we had art classes every day.

I also like making paintings of trees and flowers around my home. Every Sunday, I take my book, pencils and crayons and go to the garden.

I don’t like using watercolours, as they can be messy. My art always gets spoilt! I spend my Sunday mornings making drawings. Blue skies, green leaves, and colourful flowers make my drawings bright!

I feel proud when someone praises my drawings. I love art, and I want to become an artist when I grow up.

I would love to know about your favourite hobbies, too! Thank you for listening, friends.

artist (aa.tuhst): a person who draws, paints pictures or creates things as a job or a hobby. lively (lai.vlee): bright, full of energy messy (mes·ee): untidy or dirty proud (prawd): feeling good about something you did spoilt (spoylt): something good changed to something bad

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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 5A

Jaya’s Favourite Fruit

Jaya tells her friend about her favourite fruit. Listen and record it.

Project 5B

Jaya’s Favourite Snack

Jaya talks about her favourite snack to her friend. Listen and record it.

Project 5C

I Don’t Like It

Jaya talks about the food item she dislikes. Listen and record it.

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Dinner Time!

Tell us about the food items that you like and dislike for dinner.

pizza

roti and subzi

Hello friends!

I like to eat … for my dinner.

I like it because …

I do not like … for my dinner.

dal and rice

pav bhaji

burger

spicy

bland

delicious

good for body

bitter

yummy

very sweet

very salty

not healthy

I do not like it because …

Speak clearly and with expressions.

Look at your friends when you speak.

You can give your own answers.

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E-Speak 2 Project 5D

Practise at Home

The Rainy Season

Some of us love rain and some find it boring.

Speak about the things that you like and dislike about the rainy season, in 2-3 lines.

Gaming Zone It’s Fun Time

Likes and Dislikes

Tick (ü) your likes and cross (û) your dislikes.

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running

eating sweets

cleaning my room

doing homework

listening to music

walking

petting animals

playing sports

watching television

Plan and Speak The Final Show

Seasons of My Choice Choose a season that you like and a season that you dislike. Write about them. Then, share them with your friends.

Autumn

Winter

Summer

Spring

1Write: Complete the sentences below.

I like I like it because I do not like I don’t like it because

season. . season. .

Thank you.

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2 Practise: Practise telling your family members about your likes and dislikes.

3 Present: Now, tell you friends about the season you like and the season you dislike.

Speak clearly and loudly.

Look at your friends when you tell them about your likes and dislikes.

Speak with expressions.

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Chapter 6

Think and Tell Describing something

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Belling the Cat

Once upon a time, many rats lived in a warehouse. A big cat lived nearby. She would go to the warehouse and chase the rats.

All the rats were scared of her. They did not know how to stop the cat.

Finally, a young rat said, “We could tie a bell around the cat’s neck!

It will ring whenever she comes.”

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Everyone thought it was a great idea. Their leader asked, “Who will tie the bell around the cat’s neck?”

The first rat pointed at the second rat. The second pointed at the third. The third pointed at the fourth, and so on.

No rat came forward. So, this clever idea never worked, and the cat went around freely!

chase (chays): run after something or someone clever (kleh.vuh): intelligent leader (lee.duh): a person who is head of a group pointed (poyn.tid): showed something or someone using an index finger warehouse (wair.house): a building for storing things

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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 6A

My Pet Dog

Arjun tells us about his pet dog.

Listen and record it.

Project 6B

My Buddy

Arjun talks about the age and the colour of his dog, Buddy. Listen and record it.

Project 6C

How Does He Look?

Arjun describes how his dog, Buddy, looks like. Listen and record it.

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Favourite Wild Animal Think about and describe your favourite wild animal to the class.

My favourite wild animal is …

It is … in colour.

It is … in size. small

huge

large

big

tiny

It lives in the …

forest

mountains

river

snow

desert

I like it because it has … (one quality) Speak in complete sentences.

You can give your own answers.

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E-Speak 2 Practise at Home

Project 6D

I Like This Toy

Children love to play with toys. They also have their favourite toy. Which is your favourite toy?

Tell us why you like it in 2-3 lines.

Gaming Zone It’s Fun Time

Let’s Find Them

Find and circle any FIVE describing words in the word search.

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My Favourite Toy You play with your favourite toy most of the time. You take care of it and keep it safely. Spend time to look at your favourite toy and write about it. Practise saying your lines and present them in the class.

1W rite: Complete the sentences.

My favourite toy is

. .

It was given to me by my It is

in colour.

It is

in size.

huge

small

big

tiny

.

When I hold it in my hand, it feels very hard

soft spongy

I like it because

fluffy smooth

furry rubbery

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I love to play with it!

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2 Practise: Say these lines aloud in front of your family members.

Practise many times.

3 Present: Talk about your favourite toy in the classroom.

Speak with expressions.

Look at your friends when you speak.

You can add your own answers.

You can show your favourite toy when you present.

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Chapter 7

Daily Conversations Conversations in daily life

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Where Is the Wallet?

Anusha and Atul left the supermarket. They had bought a gift for their mother’s birthday.

Suddenly, Anusha stopped. She could not find her wallet.

“You had it when you paid for the gift, right?” Atul asked his elder sister.

“No, I paid with my phone,” said Anusha. “But I remember I had it in my hand. We must go back and find it.”

The two of them ran back to the supermarket. “Ma’am, I cannot find my wallet. Did you see it here?” they asked at the payment counter.

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“I am sorry, but no. Maybe you can ask the security guard.”

“Excuse me, sir. Do you have a lost and found box? I am looking for my wallet.”

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“Yes, I do! And there is a wallet inside it. Can you describe your lost wallet?” asked the security guard.

“Yes,” replied Anusha. “It is small and blue in colour with a yellow flower on it.”

“Sorry, ma’am, the one I have is a brown wallet.”

Anusha was really upset. Then, she heard a voice, “Excuse me, ma’am! Is this yours?”

Anusha and Atul turned around.

It was the man who had helped them choose the gift. “I found this lying over there. I was just bringing it to the security guard.”

Anusha jumped for joy. “Yes! This is my wallet. Oh! I am so glad. Thank you so much, sir!” glad (glad): happy

lost and found (lawst and fownd): a place where items that have been found by someone are kept payment counter (pay.muhnt kown.tuh): a place in a shop where one pays for things

security guard (suh.kyuor.ruh.tee gaad): a person who takes care of the safety of a building or other places wallet (wo.lit): a small case for carrying money and cards

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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 7A

Stationery Shopping

Vikrant goes to a stationery shop. Listen to what he asks the shopkeeper and record it.

Project 7B

What’s the Price?

Vikrant asks the shopkeeper the amount to be paid. Listen and record it.

Project 7C

Anything Else?

The shopkeeper asks, “Can I help you with anything else?”. Listen to Vikrant’s reply and record it.

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It’s Shopping Time!

Imagine your teacher is a shopkeeper. You have gone to the market to buy few things. Complete the conversation.

Teacher: Hello, how are you?

Student: … Thank you!

I am fine.

I am good.

I am doing well.

I am in the best of health.

Teacher: How can I help you?

Student: I want to buy … a pencil a water bottle

a packet of milk

a set of pencil colours

a notebook

Teacher: Okay. Here it is. Do you want anything else?

Student: Yes. Where can I find …? (give an item) Teacher: You can find it over there.

Thank you so much. How much …? should I pay

is the total

is the total cost

money should I pay

Teacher: Please pay …

Student: …

Here it is

Okay

Thank you

Please give me the change

Speak politely.

You can read from the book.

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E-Speak 2 Project 7D

Practise at Home

Can I Borrow?

Your brother wants to borrow your favourite book.

You are still reading the book, so you do not want to give it to him. Reply to your brother’s request in 2-3 lines.

Gaming Zone It’s Fun Time

What’s the Question?

Match the questions with the correct pictures.

Do you want to hear a story?

Which instrument do you like to play?

How many students are there in the class?

Can we help you cook?

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Can We Please?

Make a polite request to the teacher and present your conversation in the class.

1 Tick (ü) any one situation on which you want to make a request.

start karate classes

increase art and craft classes

add more dustbins in the class

organise a fancy-dress competition

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2 Write: Complete the sentences.

Good morning

(Ma’am/Sir)

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Good morning,

Can you please

(name)

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?

(the situation you chose)

We can. But why should we do this?

I

(reason)

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Okay, I will talk to the principal.

Thank you so much.

3 Practise: Practise your lines with an elder at home.

4 Present: Present your conversation in the class.

Make your request politely.

Look at the teacher when you speak.

Smile when you speak.

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Chapter 8

I Feel

Discussing feelings with others

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I Can Swim!

“I cannot go into the water. I cannot do it, Mother!” said Arav.

Arav’s parents looked confused and worried.

“Oh, my dear boy, why do you think that you cannot do it? Are you feeling alright?” asked Mother.

Arav looked fearfully at the pool. “What if I gulp in some pool water or drown?”

“But you must at least try, Arav!” said Father.

“I will never be able to learn to swim. I just know it!” said Arav.

Arav’s mother took Arav in her arms. “Don’t be scared, Arav. We will find a way.”

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Samar, the swimming coach, saw Arav and his family and walked towards them. He smiled kindly at Arav and said, “Do you want to try this tube? It will help you float in the water.”

Arav was not sure, but he really wanted to learn to swim. He quickly pulled the tube over his head and let it rest around his waist. Samar held Arav’s hand and smiled warmly at him. He guided Arav to step into the pool. At first, Arav stood near the railing, holding it tightly.

“I promise to take care of you, Arav. Try to move your arms and legs a little to push back the water,” said Samar.

With the help of his coach, Arav started enjoying swimming.

“Look, Mother! I can float in the pool!” said Arav happily.

Arav’s parents and Samar laughed upon hearing Arav’s excitement.

“You will soon be able to swim like a fish, Arav!” said Samar.

coach (kohch): a person who trains others for a sport guided (gai.did): helped to do something gulp (guhlp): to swallow a large amount of water scared (skeuhd): afraid or in a state of fear worried (wuh.reed): felt unhappy and afraid

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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 8A

Grandma’s House

Kanika goes to her grandmother’s house. Listen to how she feels and record it.

Project 8B

Visit to a Doctor

Kanika shares how she feels when she visits a doctor’s clinic.

Listen and record it.

Project 8C

Cinema Time

Kanika goes to watch a film.

Listen to how she feels and record it.

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My Feelings Tell your class about the situations where you feel these emotions— happy, scared, excited and sad.

I feel happy when I go to … my school

my grandparent’s house

my friend’s house

my cousin’s house

the market for shopping

I feel scared when I go … to the doctor’s clinic

on a swing alone

to an old and dark house

near a dog to swim

I feel excited when I go to ... the park

watch a film

a picnic

I feel sad when I have to … come back from a trip

change my school

move to another town

Speak with expressions.

You can add your own answers.

Look at your friends when you speak.

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Project 8D

I’m Shy.

We all feel shy. It is okay to feel so. When do you feel shy? Tell us in 2-3 lines.

Gaming Zone How Do You Feel?

It’s Fun Time

Think how you will feel in the given situations, and complete the crossword.

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Plan and Speak The Final Show

I Feel…

Think of a time when you felt one of these emotions. Write what happened and share with everyone in your class.

1Choose any one of the emotions.

happy

excited

scared

sad

angry

2Write: Complete the sentences. You may take help from the clues on the next page.

Hello everyone!

I am

(name)

.

I am going to tell you about the time I was I felt this because

(what happened)

I shared about my feeling with

.

(the feeling you selected)

(the person you shared with)

.

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Thank you.

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I won the race

my cousins visited me

my sister lost my colours

my brother broke my bat

my best friend was absent

my father was sick

I left my notebook at home

I got full marks in the test

I was going on a trip

3Practise: Practise your lines in front of an elder.

4Present: Share your feelings in the class.

Speak loudly and clearly.

You can give your own answers.

Speak with correct expressions.

Look at your friends and your teacher when you speak.

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Chapter 9

Can You Direct Me? Giving and following directions

SCHOOL

SHOPPING MALL

PARK

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Hide and Seek “Go on, now! Run and hide.

Run to the back or rush to the side.

It is Ria’s first day at this game.

Come everyone, tell her your name.

Now, I will count to ten.

You must go and hide till then.

Stop! Don’t you take a peek.

Watch out! I am on the move to seek.

Ria gets caught. Others still hide,

Behind the bench or near the slide.

Please help me. I tried my best.

Can you tell me, where are the rest?”

“Take ten steps forward, then move to your right.

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Look behind the bushes, there is someone in white.

Hurry up! Look under the slide.

That’s where Tina, Mina, and Rina hide.”

It was a fun day at the park.

Everyone was caught before it was dark.

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behind (bi.hined): at the back of something or someone

hide (hide): to go to a place where no one can see or find you peek (peek): a quick look

rush (ruhsh): to move very quickly

seek (seek): to try to find something

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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 9A

Way to School

Sara tells Tina how she can reach the school from her house. Listen and record it.

Project 9B

Sara Directs Tina

Sara continues to tell Tina the way to the school. Listen to her and record it.

Project 9C

You Have Arrived

Sara’s final direction will help Tina reach the school. Listen and record it.

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Tell the Directions Choose any ONE of the places and give directions to get there from your classroom.

Principal’s office

Library

Drinking water area

Playground Staff room

Hello friends!

To reach the … (name of the place), we will first … from our classroom.

Then we will …

Finally, we will … to reach the … (name of the place) go straight

take a left-hand turn go opposite to

take a right-hand turn

turn to the opposite side

Speak clearly and loudly.

You can use hand actions when giving directions.

You can also use words like now and next.

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E-Speak 2 Project 9D

Practise at Home

The Way to the Park

You and your friend, Radhika, are standing outside your house. She wants to go to the park. Tell her, in 2-3 lines, the directions to reach the park from your house.

Gaming Zone Road Signs

It’s Fun Time

Match the signs with the directions. One has been done for you.

Turn right

U-turn

Go straight

Turn left

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Read the Map Look at the map. Pick any ONE place and give directions to get there from the house on the map.

Restaurant

Shopping Centre

Police Station

Hospital

1 Write: Complete the directions. You may take help from the clues on the next page.

Hello friends, I will tell the directions

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First,

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Then,

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Next,

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Now,

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Finally, you will reach the

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take a left-hand turn just opposite

take a right-hand turn

continue straight

go straight until

right beside

next to

take a U-turn

2Practise: Practise giving these directions to your family members.

3Present: Tell the place you chose. Give directions to reach that place.

Speak clearly and loudly.

Use hand actions when giving directions.

You can look at the map when you give directions.

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Chapter 10

My Experiences Sharing personal experience

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Holiday Fun

Daisy: Hi Manu, welcome back! Did you enjoy the holidays?

Manu: Thanks! I really enjoyed my holidays. We went to the Railway Museum.

Daisy: Wow! What did you see there?

Manu: There was a train with beautiful sofas and dining tables inside it. People used to eat in it.

Daisy: Imagine if the train started moving! They would spill food everywhere! Ha ha ha!

Manu: Haha! True! And it would be so difficult to clean. I also saw a 100-year-old red engine.

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Daisy : Tell me more about the engine.

Did you go inside it?

Manu: Oh yes! I sat on the driver’s seat as well. Being a train driver seems like so much fun!

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Daisy: Haha! Yes! Manu: What about you, Daisy? How were your holidays?

Daisy : We went to Manali. It is a hill station.

Manu: How lovely! What did you do there?

Daisy: We saw a lot of mountains.

The place is so beautiful. I also touched a cloud!

Manu: Wow! What did it feel like?

Daisy: I thought it would feel like cotton candy. But it was just cold air.

Manu: Haha! It sounds like both of us had a great time. Now, let’s go to the class and ask our friends what they did.

had a great time (had a grayt tahym): enjoyed

imagine (ih.ma.jin): to think about something in mind

museum (myoo.zee.uhm): a building where important objects are kept on display sofas (sow.faas): long, soft seats with a back and armrests spill (spil): to drop something

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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 10A

At the Toy Fair

Nipun has gone to the toy fair.

Listen to what he saw at the fair and record it.

Project 10B

What I Did

Nipun tells us what he did at the toy fair.

Listen and record it.

Project 10C

I Felt

Nipun tells us how he felt at the toy fair. Listen and record it.

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My Play Day Think about your favourite day at the school playground. Tell your friends all about it.

Hello friends!

Today I will tell you about my favourite day at the school playground.

I went to the playground at/in … the morning

10 o’clock

PE period

noon

12 o’clock

recess

sports teacher

partner

I went with my … sister

friends

class teacher

classmates

I played …

I also … watered the plants

ate my lunch

jumped on the grass

talked to friends

cleaned the playground

played on the swings

I felt … excited

happy

joyful

surprised

delighted

Thank you!

Speak politely.

Look at your friends when you speak.

You can give answers of your own.

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E-Speak 2 Project 10D

Practise at Home

Family Outing

We all like go for outings with our family. Tell us, in 2-3 lines, what happened when you went for an outing with your family.

Gaming Zone Have You?

It’s Fun Time

Circle the things that you have done.

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horse riding

camping

planting a sapling

playing in the snow

playing at the beach

playing in the rain

Plan and Speak The Final Show

Eating Out We all enjoy eating out with our family. Think and write about the last time you went out with your family to eat. Practise and present it in the class.

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Write: Complete the sentences to talk about what happened when you went out with your family.

Hello! My name is

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I went to

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I went with my

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(name of the person)

I took

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(name of the things)

I ate

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The food tasted delicious

. nice

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spicy

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I played

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I wore

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2Practise: Read aloud what you wrote, in front of an elder. Practise many times and speak with expression.

3Present: In the class, tell your friends about that day.

Speak loudly.

You can read from the book.

Bring a picture of that day if you have one.

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Chapter 11

Good vs Bad Talking about the advantages and disadvantages of something

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Slippers or Shoes?

Leena was playing kabaddi with her friends. She slipped and fell suddenly. Oh no! One of the slipper straps tore off.

“Shomu! I need some help,” said Leena as she ran to her elder brother.

“I need to go to the market to buy new slippers, or should I buy shoes instead?” asked Leena in a confused voice.

“Let me tell you the advantages and disadvantages of both. Then you can choose,” said Shomu.

“Thanks, Shomu! That will be very helpful!”

“While playing, shoes protect our feet from getting hurt because they are closed from all sides. But slippers are open from all sides, so we can get hurt easily,” began Shomu.

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slippers can keep us cool. But we need to remember that shoes are big and heavy, whereas slippers are light and thin. They are easy to carry if you are packing them to go somewhere.”

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“But which one will be more comfortable?” asked Leena.

“If you want to run or exercise, shoes are the best option. But if you are at home or at the beach, slippers will be a better choice. Now you decide.

What do you want to buy?” Shomu asked Leena.

Which footwear do you think Leena will buy?

advantages (uhd.vaan.tuh.juhz): qualities that make something more useful

comfortable (kuhm.fuh.tuh.bl): pleasant to wear decide (dih.side): make a choice

disadvantages (dis.uhd.vaan.tuh.juhz): qualities that make something less useful protect (pruh.tekt): to keep something or somebody safe

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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 11A

Using a Pencil

Rashi speaks about one advantage and one disadvantage of using a pencil. Listen and record it.

Project 11B

Using a Pen

Rashi also speaks about one good and one bad thing about using a pen. Listen and record it.

Project 11C

Pen or Pencil

Rashi makes a final decision between pen or pencil. Listen to her and record it.

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This or That Tell your class which type of colours are better.

Hello, friends!

I am going to talk about the advantage of using … water colours

pencil colours

I think they are useful because …

They make my drawing …

I do not like … because they …

Therefore, I prefer to use … bright

beautiful

need to be sharpened

neat

dull

can create a mess

do not make things dirty

break easily

spread on the paper

they are easy to use

Speak in complete sentences.

You can show your drawing of pencil colour or water colour to the class.

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E-Speak 2 Project 11D

Practise at Home

Watching TV

We all enjoy watching shows, films and news on the television. Tell us the advantages and disadvantages of watching TV, in 2-3 lines.

Gaming Zone Yes or No?

It’s Fun Time

Read the sentences. Write ‘Yes’ or ‘No’. One has been done for you.

A tissue paper can be used many times.

No A bicycle runs faster than a car.

A lift helps us reach any floor quickly.

An AC keeps the room cool.

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Advantages and Disadvantages Think and write the advantages and disadvantages of any ONE of the given objects. Then, tell your class about it.

1Tick (ü) the object you want to talk about.

Computer/Laptop

Mobile Phone

2Write: Complete the sentences.

Hello, everyone! My name is

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I am going to talk about the advantages and disadvantages of

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Two good things are,

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Two bad things are,

(two advantages)

(two disadvantages)

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3Practise: Practise your lines at home in front of your family members.

4Present: Then, present your lines in the classroom.

You can read from the book.

Speak loudly and clearly.

Look at your friends when you speak.

Speak confidently.

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Chapter Chapter12 3

Talking About Local Events Reporting an incident or event

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The Dream Park

A New Park in the Neighbourhood!

By Anusheel Kumar Hello, little readers! I have some exciting news to share with you. Can you guess what it is? The brand-new park in our neighbourhood, called the Dream Park, is finally open!

Last weekend, there was a small opening ceremony of this beautiful park. Delhi's mayor, Dr. Daya, opened the Dream Park on 7 September, 2023. It was a day filled with excitement, colourful balloons, and delicious ice cream. The weather was pleasant, and the park looked beautiful with its greenery.

Let me tell you some interesting features of the park. This colourful and fun-filled park welcomes children of all ages, along with their parents, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day. The star attraction of the park is the Antariksh Yan, a space-themed play area made from recycled materials.

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Children can play on the swings, slides, seesaws, climbers and also in a big sand pit. Two large fountains with friendly ducks add to the charm.

The park is pet-friendly where children can take their pets for a walk. The park also has facilities like water coolers, clean washrooms and first-aid services.

So, what are you waiting for? Visit the Dream Park soon with your family and friends and enjoy the magic!

Remember to follow the park’s rules and keep the park clean. Always throw garbage in the dustbin and maintain good behaviour. Keeping the park beautiful is everyone’s responsibility. Have fun!

ceremony (seh.ruh.muh.nee): an event delicious (duh.li.shuhs): very tasty facilities (fuh.si.luh.teez): services given by a place pleasant (pleh.znt): good or nice recycled (ree.sai.kld): waste that can be used again

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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 12A

Green Day

Vipin talks about when Green Day was celebrated in his colony.

Listen and record it.

Project 12B

We Are Together

Vipin talks about who all participated in the Green Day celebrations. Listen and record it.

Project 12C

Let’s Plant

Vipin talks about what was done at the Green Day event. Listen and record it.

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Speak on the Spot Boost Your Speaking

Learn to Dance

Tell your class about the new dance class that has opened in your neighbourhood.

Hello, I am …

On …, a new dance class was opened in my neighbourhood. (date)

The name of the dance class is … (give an interesting name) The classes are open for …

The classes will be open from … in the morning to … in the evening.

It will open …

The dance teacher will teach …

Thank you! adults

9 o'clock

many dance styles

10 o'clock

on Saturday and Sunday

classical dance

7 o'clock

children

all age groups

on all days

from Monday to Friday

group dance

Speak clearly and loudly.

You can read from the book.

You can add your own answers.

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E-Speak 2 Practise at Home

Project 12D

Fun in a Carnival

You went to attend the Children’s Day Carnival with your family. Talk about what you saw there, in 2-3 lines.

Gaming Zone What’s the Event?

It’s Fun Time

Circle the events that happen in your school.

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3

Sports Day

Fancy Dress Competition

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Singing Competition

Carnival

Plan and Speak The Final Show

New Year Fair You went to the New Year Fair in your society. Write about what you saw at the fair. Talk about it in the class.

1Write: Complete the sentences.

Hello friends!

My society organised a New Year . fair on (date)

I went to the fair with my

(who you went with)

I saw

.

at the fair.

magic show

light show shops

rides balloons

swings children

colour.

The decoration was of

I bought

.

and

There were many stalls of

from the fair. at the fair.

I ate food

games clothes

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toys earrings

candies bangles

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2Practise: Read your lines aloud in front of an elder. Practise many times.

3Present: Share your experience of the fair in the class.

Be loud and clear when you speak.

You can read from the book.

Look at your friends when you speak.

Notes Corner

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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.

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