Grade 3
Conversations
Achieve Fluency in Verbal Communication Grade
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Thanks to globalization and the emergence of technologies, international boundaries have become blurred. English, to a high degree, is a commonly understood medium of communication. It is one of the key tools that students need to perform well today and in the future. According to a global study, while recruiting, 98.5% of employers implicitly or explicitly assess a candidate’s English communication skills! There is therefore a growing demand for English communication skills, because it empowers people and enables them to lead a better life.
Functional communication skills, involving aspects of LSRW (listening, speaking, reading and writing), are central to knowledge acquisition, children’s intellectual, social and emotional growth, and life-long learning.
Specifically, strong listening and speaking skills are not only vital in the overall language learning process, but also lead to better reading and writing skills. Yet, these foundational skills tend to be neglected in schools due to the high pupil-teacher ratio, lack of oral language-focused assessment, and most importantly, a lack of systematic and allocated practice time for these skills within the classroom.
Aligned with NEP 2020, NCERT learning outcomes and standardized to CEFR (Common European Framework for Reference) levels, Uolo Speak is a hybrid learning program that focuses on building, applying, practising, and assessing these core language skills.
First, through this book as one of the components of the program, the English classroom becomes an avenue to hone functional speaking skills in real time. The teacher-led activities give learners the opportunity to undertake high-quality, level-appropriate, and experiential activities that help to build confidence and expression in English.
Second, the mobile interface of the product ensures consistent practice of functional LSRW skills. These exercises go beyond traditional question types and employ cutting-edge technology to enable learning and generate instant feedback. For instance, learners practise speaking with Al (artificial intelligence), as if conversing with a real person!
Third, Uolo Speak assessment can be conducted by the school in sync with their academic calendars. The assessment is evaluated by Uolo’s English specialists to give performance report and feedback.
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Finally, the reporting methodology used in the above three program components, generates a skill growth chart against CEFR levels for each learner, class and the school. Educators can then clearly identify learners who are reaching, meeting, and exceeding the level requirements, and support them accordingly.
Uolo Speak is a powerful, exciting, and unique experience for learners and teachers. It represents a real life and results-oriented approach to develop essential 21st century functional English skills.
Wishing all teachers, parents, and learners lots of fun and joyful experiences as you embark upon this exciting journey with Uolo Speak.
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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Walkthrough
Part A is period 1. It has one text and one classroom activity.
E-Speak section has two mobile app projects. These projects can be done at home or in school.
Part B is period 2. It has one fun activity and one presentation task.
Chapter number and name
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 2 3 Chapter Following Directions 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. “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! am on the move to seek Ria gets caught. Others still hide, Behind the bench or near the slide. Please help me. tried my best. Can you tell me, where are the rest?” “Take ten steps forward, then move to your right. Hide and
Talking Book Text
Keywords
Each chapter is divided into three sections - Part A, E-Speak, Part B. Following Directions Chapter 1
Seek
Animation video
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Plan and Speak
Road Signs Match the signs with the directions. Go straight Turn left
Find the Way Choose any one place in your school. Tell the direction to reach there. The final show! water cooler staffroom library principal’s office playground Write: Write down the directions to reach that place from your 2 Hello! I will tell the directions to 1. 2. 3. Turnabout Turn right Write 1, 2, 3 or 4 steps, as needed. Tick (ü) any one place in your school. 1 between take a left back cross next to go straight take a right go downstairs go upstairs come backwards 6 7
app
Peer review Road Signs Match the signs with the directions. Go straight Turn left Plan and Speak Find the Way Choose any one place in your school. Tell the direction to reach there. The final show! water cooler staffroom library principal’s office playground Write: Write down the directions to reach that place from your 2 Hello! I will tell the directions to 1. 2. 3. Turnabout Turn right Write 1, 2, 3 or 4 steps, as needed. Tick (ü) any one place in your school. 1 between take a left back go forward front cross next to go straight take a right go downstairs go upstairs come backwards 6 7 Speak loudly and clearly. Present: Tell the place you chose. Give directions to reach that place. 4 Practise: Practise giving these directions to your family members. 3 Star Scale Rate each presentation! Write your friend’s name Write your friend’s name Write your friend’s name 8 Presentation task Writing notes Fun activity Prompts for thinking Follow the Directions Listen to the teacher. Repeat loudly. Follow the directions. Speak on the Spot Boost your speaking! E-Speak The Way to the Washroom How to reach the washroom from your classroom? Give directions. Sweets Shop Tell Ravi how to reach the sweet shop. Then, record it. P 1 Project 2 Practise at home! Stand up. Sit down. Turn left. Turn right. Turn back. Take one step forward. Take two steps back. Turn around. 4 5 Chapter Following Directions Tips for speaking Classroom activity Types of Activities Work alone Work in pairs Work in groups Teacher does the activity with learners v Walkthrough
Two mobile
projects
Contents Chapter Outcomes vii 1 Following Directions 1 Hide and Seek 2 Think and Tell 9 Belling the Cat 3 Daily Conversations 17 Where Is the Wallet? vi
Outcomes
No. Chapter Name Big Skill Listening Speaking Competencies 1 Following Directions Directions Follow simple directions Give simple directions 2 Think and Tell Describing something Identify key details from descriptions Describe a person/ place/ animal/ thing with few details 3 Daily Conversations Conversations in daily life Ask questions during a conversation Respond politely during a conversation vii
Chapter
Chapter
Following Directions
1 Chapter 1
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.
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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Talking Book
Speak on the Spot
Boost your speaking!
Follow the Directions
Listen to the teacher. Repeat loudly. Follow the directions.
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Stand up. Sit down. Turn left. Turn right. Turn back. Take one step forward. Take two steps back. Turn around.
E-Speak
Practise at home!
Sweets Shop
Tell Ravi how to reach the sweet shop. Then, record it.
The Way to the Washroom
How to reach the washroom from your classroom? Give directions.
Project 1 Project 2
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Road Signs Match the signs with the directions. Go straight Turn left Turnabout Turn right 6
Plan and Speak Find the Way Choose any one place in your school. Tell the direction to reach there. The final show! water cooler staffroom library principal’s office playground Write: Write down the directions to reach that place from your 2 Hello! I will tell the directions to . 1. 2. 3. Write 1, 2, 3 or 4 steps, as needed. Tick (ü) any one place in your school. 1 between take a left back go forward front cross next to go straight take a right go downstairs go upstairs come backwards 7
Star
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Speak loudly and clearly. Present: Tell the place you chose. Give directions to reach that place.
Practise: Practise giving these directions to your family members.
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Scale Rate each presentation! Write your friend’s name Write your friend’s name Write your friend’s name
Meet Koko! He is very friendly.
Think and Tell
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Talking
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Book
Speak on the Spot
12 What is the size?
Do You
Whom
Like More? Look at the picture of the cat and the rat. Select one of these and put a tick (ü) in the box next to it. Think about that animal for 1 minute. Say 2-3 sentences about it in front of the class.
tiny small big huge fat thin long whiskers cute big teeth yellow gray scary funny big tail big ears round eyes chases the rats lives in the warehouse roams around eats food runs from the cat plans to tie a bell First, tell which animal you chose. Speak in complete sentences. Respond to all the questions. What does it look like? What does it do? Boost your speaking!
E-Speak
Practise at home!
Help Find Timmy!
Your pet cat Timmy is lost! You are worried and looking for him. Listen to the message to spread the news. Then record it yourself.
Help!
My Dream Pet!
Think about an animal you wish to have as your pet. Describe it in 3-4 sentences.
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Project 3 Project 4
Help the Mouse
Help the mouse hide from the cat!
Refer to your notes when you speak. Speak loudly and clearly You can hold the item when you present. The best thing about is that That’s why we love What about you? Thank you and bye-bye! Practise: Take one part each. Practice speaking your lines. 4 (Name of the item) (Name of the item) (What you like the most about it) Present: In pairs, present about your favourite thing to the class. Say your parts. 5 Student 2 Student 1: ___________________ Student 2: ___________________ Star Scale Rate each presentation! Write your friend’s name Write your friend’s name Write your friend’s name
Daily Conversations
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19 Chapter 3 • Daily Conversations Talking
Book
Speak on the Spot
Boost your speaking!
Back at Home
Complete the conversation between Anusha and her mother.
lying on the floor went to the supermarket found it back bought a birthday gift to the payment counter man who works there
Mother: Where did you go?
Anusha: Atul and I...
Mother: That’s lovely! What did you buy?
Anusha: We... for you. But I lost my wallet.
Mother: Oh no! Did you find it back?
Anusha: Yes! We...
Mother: Wonderful! Speak loudly. Read from the book if needed.
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E-Speak
Practise at home!
Place an Order
You went to buy an ice cream. How would you ask for the ice cream? Listen and record.
Haircut Day
You have to go to the barber for a haircut. What will you say to the barber?
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Project 5 Project 6
Practise: Practise the dialogue at home with an elder.
Present: Now, say the dialogue with your teacher in the classroom.
Speak politely. Wait for your turn to speak. Look at the teacher while speaking.
Star Scale
Rate each presentation!
Write your friend’s name Write your friend’s name Write your friend’s name
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About this book
This “Conversations” book follows a unique spiraling approach that systematically builds language skills and enables children to express themselves verbally in real-world situations, thus preparing them for the needs of the 21st century world. Each chapter focuses on building specific and age-appropriate English language competencies and weaves together activities that are contextual, experiential, joyful and research-based.
Special features of this book:
• Activities based Learning: joyful and experiential activities that build English communication competencies.
• Texts as per NEP 2020 themes: 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.
• Assessment of Speaking & Listening as per CEFR: the program includes special assessments that allow systematic reporting of skill growth as per the CEFR.
• Teachers’ Manual: the book is complemented by the Teachers’ Manual that enables teachers to conduct each session effectively.
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