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Grades 1 to 8
Achieve Fluency in Verbal Communication Grades 1 to 8
Conversations
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
Each chapter is divided into three sections - Part A, E-Speak, Part B.
Part A is period 1. It has one text and one classroom activity.
E-Speak section has two mobile app activities. These activities can be done at home or in school.
Story/poem text
Part B is period 2. It has one fun activity and one presentation task.
Chapter number and name
Animation video
Keywords
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Classroom activity
Prompts for thinking
Tips for speaking
Fun activity
Types of Activities
Work alone
Work in pairs Work in groups
Teacher does the activity with everyone
Presentation task Writing notes
Two mobile app activities Peer review
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Grade 1
Let Me Tell You! 3 A Day at the Zoo Grade 2 How Do You Feel? 13 What to Play? Grade 3
Think and Tell 23 Belling the Cat Grade 4
It’s Rhyme Time! 33 Win Some, Lose a Few
Grade 5
Ask and Answer 43 The Little Shepherd Boy Grade 6 Can You Convince? 55 The Latest in Smartphones
Grade 7
Episodes from Our Lives 65 A Trip to Paradise
Grade 8 Reporting Live 75 The Nail-Biting Match
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Contents Chapter Outcomes
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Chapter Outcomes
Grade Chapter Name Big Skill
Listening Speaking Competencies
1 Let Me Tell You! Share an experience in short Understand simple questions about an experience
Answer simple questions about an experience in words/phrases
2 How Do You Feel? Express feelings in simple words Understand others' feelings about something Share feelings about something in a few words
3 Think and Tell Describing something
Listen to descriptions in order to identify key details Describe a person/ place/ animal/ thing with fluency, confidence and expressions
4 It's Rhyme Time Creating short rhyming lines and present them to an audience
Create short rhyming lines Sing rhyming lines with fluency, rhythm and expressions
5 Ask and Answer Asking questions and responding to them Ask questions starting with what, where, why, when and how Respond to questions
6 Can You Convince? Persuasive speaking
7 Episodes from Our Lives Narrating personal experiences around travel - verbally and digitally
8 Reporting Live! Reporting important events around them
Listen to and interpret key details in informational texts Speak persuasively about advantages or disadvantages of something
Appreciate a narrative experience while listening to it Narrate travel experiences in detail with appropriate vocal and facial expressions
Capture important details and ideas by listening to news reports
Report important events accurately and clearly
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Grade 1 Illustrative Chapter
Let Me Tell You!
Grade 1
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Grade 1 5 Let Me Tell You! Talking
Book
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Grade 1 7 Let Me Tell You!
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The final show!
About Yesterday
Write about what you did yesterday. Practise in front of your family. Then, present it in class.
What did you play?
What did you watch on TV?
the
and write
Plan and Speak Write: Read
questions. Think
1about what you did yesterday.
I ate .
I played .
What did you eat?
I watched
.
Grade 1 9 Let Me Tell You!
Practise:
Practise saying in front of an elder.
Practise many times.
Present: Present the lines in the class.
Smile as you speak. Speak loudly and clearly. You can read from the book.
Star Scale
Rate each presentation!
Write your friend’s name Write your friend’s name Write your friend’s name
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Grade 2 Illustrative Chapter
How Do You Feel?
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Grade
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?
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.
favourite (fay·vuh·ruht): a thing that someone likes best or enjoys most hide (hide): to be in a place where no one can find or see you hopscotch (hawp.skawch): 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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My Favourite Game Tick (ü) your favourite game. Say TWO sentences about that game. Speak on the Spot Boost your speaking! Speak as follows: My favourite game is … I play it with … Ludo Hide-and-Seek Doctor-Doctor Run and Chase Catch the Ball Hopscotch Snakes and Ladders Cricket Puzzles 16
E-Speak
Practise at home!
The Lost Toy!
Isha has lost her teddy bear. Listen about it. Then, record it.
Project 1 Project 2
What I Love to Do
Tell
us what you like to do in your free time.
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2
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It is .................... 19 How Do You Feel? Grade 2
Practise:
You can read from the book if you want. You can also carry your toy when you speak about it.
Now, tell your friends about your favourite toy. 3
Scale
each presentation!
your friend’s name Write your friend’s name
your
name
Present:
Star
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friend’s
Now practise speaking about your
toy
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favourite
in front of an elder.
Grade 3 Illustrative Chapter
Meet Koko! He is very friendly.
Think and Tell
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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 scared (skeuhd): filled with fear of something warehouse (wair.house): a building for storing things before they are sold
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Speak on the Spot
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 (√ ) 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! 26
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.
Project 1 Project 2
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Help the mouse hide from the cat!
Plan and Speak Pick any ONE item from your surroundings that you like the most. mobile alarm clock bicycle crayons shoes television pen storybook We chose because It It helps us (Uses) (Title — Name of the item) (Name of the item) (Why you chose it) (What it looks like) 2 Get into pairs. 1 Student 1 Our Favourite Thing The final show! Write: Discuss with your partner and together write notes to describe it. Look at the hints given below each line. 3 29 Think and Tell Grade 3
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 30
Grade 4 Illustrative Chapter
It’s Rhyme Time!
Grade 4 33
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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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): silly mistake jolly (jaw·lee): happy tossed (tawst): threw
Talking
Book
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E-Speak
Practise at home!
Project 3
My Funny Uolo Buddy
Have a funny experience as you talk to your Uolo buddy in rhyming sentences.
Project 4
Jingle Time
A jingle is a short and simple song used for advertising something. For example:
Get into these shoes, Forget all your blues!
Make a two-line rhyming jingle for any object of your choice to sell it. Sing it aloud with expression and body language. Happy selling!
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badminton cricket table tennis swimming football skipping 1 2 3 4 6 5 Match the pictures of the sports with their names. Write the number
the correct answer
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Plan and Speak
The final show!
Welcome to a Weird World
1
Look at the picture. Read the poem about a weird world where ants go to school!
Welcome to a weird world, Where ants go to school!
It’s so strange, And it’s so cool!
Ants go to school!
Now, look at two more pictures. Check (√) any ONE of these pictures for making a short poem.
Where cats rock and roll! Where houses are upside down!
bowl pole hole control soul crown town brown clown gown
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First, tell about the picture you chose. Use lots of actions while singing the poem! Sing in tune and with expression. Star Scale Rate each presentation! Present: Now, it’s time for you to present your poem to the class!
Practise: Now, practise singing the poem in front of your parents at home.
Write: Now, complete the poem for the picture you chose using rhyming words. Feel free to use the help words given below the picture!
Welcome to a weird world (Write the title of the picture) (Write a funny line) (Use rhyming words from the box to complete the poem)
Grade 5 Illustrative Chapter
Ask and Answer
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The Little Shepherd Boy
Once upon a time, there was a little shepherd boy who lived in a small village. He was known for his wise answers. Tales of his wisdom also reached the King. The King wasn’t convinced that a simple boy could be so intelligent, so he invited the boy to his court.
When the boy arrived, the King said, “If you can give me the answer to each of the three questions that I ask, you shall be greatly rewarded.”
The boy readily agreed and said, “What is your first question, your majesty?”
The King contemptuously asked, “How many drops of water are there in the sea?”
The boy smiled and replied, “Your majesty, in order to answer this question, I will need to make a humble request. Could you please ask your ministers first to stop all the water from flowing into the sea? That is, only until I have counted all the drops in the sea. Then, I will tell you how many drops there are in the sea!”
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The King was surprised by the boy’s clever answer. He knew that no one could stop water from flowing into the sea. It was impossible to do so! He decided to test the boy’s intelligence further. He said mockingly, “How many stars are there in the sky?”
The boy calmly said, “I will need a large sheet of paper and a pin to answer this question.” Everyone watched in wonder as the boy proceeded to make minute holes in it. After this, the boy said, “I have made as many holes in this paper as the number of stars in the sky! I humbly request any of your ministers to count them.”
Talking
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Book
All the King’s ministers took turns trying to count the holes, but none of them could do it. There were so many tiny holes in the paper that they dazzled whoever looked at them.
The King was a little impressed by the boy now. So, he decided to ask one of the most difficult questions that he could think of. He said, “How many seconds are there in eternity?”
Everyone waited anxiously for the boy’s answer. They all were convinced that no one could answer such a strange question. However, the boy thought for a moment and said, “I will try to explain this with an example, if I may?”
The King thought the boy didn’t know the answer, so he agreed.
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The boy carefully explained, “In our kingdom, there is a huge mountain. A tiny bird comes once in every thousand years and rubs her beak against it. Now, when the whole mountain has been rubbed away by the bird’s attempts, then the first second of eternity can be counted.”
Everyone, including the King, was in awe of the boy’s answer. The King was finally convinced of the boy’s wisdom and said appreciatively, “You have answered all three questions like a wise sage. You shall be allowed to live in my palace!” From that day onwards, the boy was treated with respect by everyone in the kingdom. contemptuously (kuhn·temp·choo·uhs·lee): lacking respect for someone convinced (kuhn·vinst): absolutely sure about something eternity (i·tuh·nuh·tee): time that never ends wonder (wuhn·duh): feeling of great surprise
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Speak on the Spot
Boost your speaking!
Bingo!
Your teacher has secretly thought of some items! Ask questions to guess what they could be! Here is an example.
What is it used for?
It is used to clean our faces or to wipe our hands.
What is it made of?
Is it big or small? Is it heavy or light? Bingo! It’s a handkerchief!
It is usually made of cotton.
It is small and very light!
Your questions can be about its use, shape and size, where it is found, and what it is made of!
Out of all the items the teacher thought of, how many did you guess correctly?
Write their names.
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E-Speak
Practise at home!
Project 3
Can You Help?
You meet your class teacher in your neighbourhood. She seems a little confused. How can you help her?
Project 4
Long Time No See!
You are attending a carnival in the neighbourhood. Suddenly, you spot your uncle passing by. You have not met him in a long time. What questions would you ask him? Record any four or five questions with appropriate expression and gestures.
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1–3 Good effort! Find time to solve more of such puzzles. 4–5 Well done! Keep practising. 6–7 Excellent! You are a champion! How many differences can you find? You have only one minute to find them!
Plan and Speak
The final show!
A Blockbuster Interview!
1Get into groups of four.
2
Write: You are visiting Film City with your classmates, where you get a chance to interview your favourite movie actor!
Discuss and complete the interview script.
parents grandparents siblings birthplace home school education childhood memories school hobbies food dislikes time spent in shooting films challenges fun parts upcoming projects competition message box office hits flops
Name of the movie actor:
Interviewer 1: Hello, we are so pleased to meet you! I still can’t believe my eyes!
Interviewer 2: Yes, it’s an honour to talk to you. Is it really you?
Movie actor: I am equally happy to meet you all. How are you?
Interviewer 3: We are thrilled to be here! And we are really curious to know more about you. Do you have five minutes, please?
Movie actor: Sure!
Interviewer 1: Great! So, let’s begin!
Movie actor:
Interviewer 2:
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Grade 6 Illustrative Chapter
Can You Convince?
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The Latest in Smartphones
Who would not love to have a brand-new smartphone equipped with built-in apps, such as a calendar, maps, clock, and weather? Today we can hardly imagine a time when we did not have smartphones. How did we cope before we could call our parents from school or anywhere else? What did we do to keep in touch with our friends?
We come across several advertisements for smartphones, and every year they seem to come out with more capacity, more games, and more choices of apps. Although there are many types of smartphones available in the shops and online, they all have the same basic features. Most of them have:
• Internet connectivity and email capability.
• The ability to run apps.
• A camera that can take photographs and record videos.
• Plenty of storage space for photos, videos and music.
• A long battery life. Now that you have learnt about the basics of a smartphone, let’s look at some of its advantages.
The millions of apps available on your smartphone can make your life much easier and help you manage your time better. For example, you can set alerts
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apps (aps): short for applications, which are programs you can download on your smartphone for additional functions capacity (kuh·pa·suh·tee): the ability to do something smartphone (smaat·fone): a mobile phone that you can use to phone, take pictures and videos, and access the internet
Talking Book
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Speak on the Spot
Boost your speaking!
To Have or Not to Have?
You have read all about smartphones. In pairs, complete the following conversation. Present your conversation to the class.
Student 1 (against smartphones): ______________________________________ Student 2 (in favour of smartphones): ____________________________________
Student 1: Hey, what do you think about smartphones?
Student 2: I think smartphones are useful in today’s times because ...
Talk about the advantages of smartphones.
Student 1: Yes, you are right but I don’t think they are right for children. Let me tell you why! ...
Talk about the disadvantages of smartphones.
Student 2: That is true! But you know what? ...
Talk about one more advantage of smartphones.
Student 1: Yeah, maybe you are right. Even then, ...
Convince your partner of the risk of smartphones.
Use different tones of voice when you are talking about the advantages and disadvantages.
Use facial expressions and hand gestures while presenting your conversation .
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E-Speak
Practise at home!
Sell That Smartphone!
Listen to the description of latest model of a smartphone. Then read it aloud with vocal and facial expressions. Remember that you have to sell it!
Project 5
Project 6
Pros and Cons
Choose a product — anything that you use every day. Share some of its pros and cons with your audience to make them aware of the product.
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Gadget Gurus!
For each of the following sentences, check (√) the phrase that you feel is most appropriate, based on your opinion.
Watching television can help us learn about new things.
Strongly disagree
Playing games on smartphones can make us an addict.
Strongly disagree
Agree
Watching shows on the computer is better than reading books .
Strongly disagree
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Agree Agree Strongly agree Strongly agree Strongly agree Disagree Disagree Disagree
Choose one of the topics from the list below. 2 Topic: _____________________________________________________ Laptop Headphones Paper bag Desktop Earphones Cloth bag Soap Sanitizer Plan and Speak The final show! East or West, My Product Is the Best! 3 In pairs, discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both objects. Write them down in the given format. Get into pairs. 1 vs vs vs vs is/are great because On the other hand, is/are not as good because Therefore, . (Title — Name of the product) (Name of the product) (Name of the other product) Student 1 61 Can You Convince? Grade 6
(Title — Name of the product) (Name of the product) (Name of the other product)
is/are great because
Present: Present your debate to the class. Use the following tips to make it interesting. 5
Speak with passion and logic to describe why your product is better. Use a respectful tone and language style, even if you are criticising the other item.
Now, pick parts and
the debate. 4
Practise:
practise
Star Scale Rate each presentation!
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Grade 7 Illustrative Chapter
Episodes from Our Lives
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A Trip to Paradise
by Wandering Karthik Friday, 19 August 2022
I recently went on a trip to Zermatt in the heart of the Swiss Alps. Now, you must wonder, “Why visit Zermatt in Switzerland?” Well, let me tell you, it’s the most beautiful car-free town in the world! I could casually walk to the hotel from the train station with my luggage.
So, what else makes Zermatt special? Let’s begin our story.
The Cable Car Ride
After checking into the hotel and freshening up, it was time to begin the tour. First on the list was a cable car ride to the top of the mountains. It was such an exciting ride! I marvelled at how high up we were when I looked at the beautiful panorama around us. Then, suddenly, I caught a glimpse of this pyramid-shaped structure, standing
majestically tall with a snow-capped peak! Its beauty took my breath away! The tour guide proudly told us, “That’s the Matterhorn, one of the most photographed mountains in the world.”
He also enlightened us about how many mountaineers had tried to climb to this mythical mountain’s summit, but not everyone had succeeded. I looked at its pristine white snowy peak and the magical aura around it. I was left speechless! However, big white clouds soon obstructed the view.
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The Glacier Palace
On reaching the cable station at the summit of the mountain, we had to walk through a snowy tunnel. An outdoor viewing platform provided us with a 360-degree view of the mountains around us.
I looked admiringly at a group of skiers energetically skiing through the snow. They seemed to move so fast — zigzag and swish-swish — on their skis. There was even a snow slide, and I got to enjoy that a lot. Not to forget the delicious Swiss chocolates that I bought! They even featured the great Matterhorn on their wrapping.
Finally, it was time to go back. Suddenly, I saw three blue lights shine on the mountain stations above Zermatt. Is that a plane ...? Or a helicopter, or some bird? I wondered. I soon found out that the colour of those lights could be changed by simply dialling a number on our mobile phones, and the profits from this went to a great cause! Isn’t that amazing? What a thoughtful initiative!
So, what are you waiting for? Imagine a place that is as pure as snow, pollution-free, and as fresh as the daisies — what else could paradise be? That’s it! Thanks.
panorama (pa·noh·raa·muh): a complete view over a wide area of land paradise (pa·ruh·dise): a place of great beauty, perfection, and happiness pristine (pri·steen): extremely clean and fresh summit (suh·mit): the top of a mountain
Talking Book 67 Episodes from Our Lives Grade 7
Plan Your Dream Trip
What will we take with us? What will we do there?
Travel Planner
speaking!
Speak on the Spot Boost your
Get into pairs. Together, imagine a dream place where both
you would like to go for a trip.
given prompts. Share your travel
class. Where do we want to go? hill station beach village foreign country local tourist places museum street market trekking hiking camping forests another state How and when do we want to go? travel dates extended holidays festival vacations road trip train flight cab bicycle walking ferry bus camera safety kit clothes chargers food items medicines diary games currency ID cards shopping sightseeing souvenirs local food star gazing visit key places native people adventure Both partners must speak for almost equal amounts of time. So plan your presentation accordingly! 68
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Think in terms of the
plan with the
Reminiscing about Those Hills
Talk to a friend to share your recent trip to a hill station!
E-Speak
Practise at home!
Live Streaming From…
Choose a place — your balcony, bedroom, garden area, playground, kitchen or local market. You can choose any other convenient place too. Turn on the mobile camera and live stream for about 2–3 minutes from there. Tell us all about that place! Do not forget to refer to the guide on the mobile app!
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You are planning a trip. Number the following actions from 1 to 8 based on the sequence you will follow. Writeatraveldiary. Decide on a destination.travel Board the train. Visit the key tourist places. Do research on destinations.travel Pack your suitcase. Book the tickets. Buy travelessential items. What is your dream travel destination? 70
Time to Travel
hills humid pleasant journey souvenir take off adventure check-in/check-out luggage bookings chilly sightseeing holiday package destination camping ferry ocean boarding trekking commute street food beach hike historical monuments picnic metro cuisine Name: Date: Location: Mode of travel Things we did Co-travellers Food we ate This is a journal of my trip Plan and Speak The final show! Write: First, jog your memory and make quick notes! Use the help words, if needed. 2 Now, it’s time for you to tell your friends some of your unforgettable travel experiences! You can choose to talk about a local one-day trip or a longer vacation out of town. 1 Tell Your Travel Tales 71 Episodes from Our Lives Grade 7
Rate your experience
1. Use a friendly and interactive style for presentation (Hi all, today I am going to talk about my favourite travel experience … / Good afternoon! Last week I went with my parents to the best street food market in the town! / Hi friends, I am so excited to tell you about … /).
2. Ask fun questions in between to make your presentation more engaging (Has anyone been to this monument? / Can you guess what I enjoyed the most during my trip? / Do you agree with me?).
Star Scale
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presentation! Highlight of
trip
tip for others
Grade 8 Illustrative Chapter
Reporting Live
Grade 8
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The Nail-Biting Match
Sana loves to play badminton. She wants to play for India when she grows up. Her favourite sportsperson is PV Sindhu, the famous badminton player.
“Oh, I’m so excited to watch PV Sindhu play in the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham, UK!” Sana said to her best friends, Tanya and Neil.
“Didn’t PV Sindhu lose a hard-fought first-round match against the former world No. 1 and London Olympics silver medallist, Yihan Wang, in the Australian Open in 2015?” asked Neil.
“Yes! I remember reading about it too,” said Tanya. “You know, after that defeat, PV Sindhu’s coach, Pullela Gopichand, handed Sindhu a letter with some dos and don’ts Among them was a rule that she would have to surrender her phone for three months.”
“Are you serious? I can’t imagine that — a 20-year-old without a phone!” said Neil in disbelief.
“That’s true,” Sana replied. “However, this discipline showed results. Sindhu won India a
silver medal in the 2016 Rio Olympics. This win made PV Sindhu the first Indian badminton player to win an Olympics silver medal. She received the highest sporting honour of India, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna.”
“Wow! Let’s wait and watch what happens in the Commonwealth Games 2022,” Tanya said. Finally, the day of the match arrived, and the three friends decided to watch it at Sana’s house. They made popcorn and sat in the TV room, all set to watch PV Sindhu play.
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The match began, but it was not looking so good at the beginning. PV Sindhu, now ranked seventh in the badminton world rankings, had to play with some strapping on her left ankle. Her movements were slightly stiffer than usual, and she was playing against world No. 13, Michelle Li.
“Oh, dear! What will happen now?” Sana said worriedly.
The tide seemed to turn suddenly in favour of Michelle Li. A 57-stroke rally won by Michelle Li when PV Sindhu was leading 13–9 turned the momentum towards the Canadian shuttler for a brief phase.
“Let’s just keep our fingers crossed for PV Sindhu, as she’s lost to Michelle Li before!” Neil said anxiously.
There seemed to be a hush in the stadium now. The spectators also watched with bated breath to see what would happen next.
Suddenly, the audience cheered, and Tanya was so startled that she dropped a whole bowl of popcorn.
PV Sindhu had snatched the game back, and with it, she won the gold medal at the Commonwealth Games, making it her third win over Michelle Li this year.
The spectators in the stadium were also standing and clapping for the athletes.
“What just happened?” Sana and Tanya exclaimed together. “Did PV Sindhu win this match? Oh, this was such an exciting match!”
Later, Sana watched as an interviewer asked PV Sindhu some questions regarding her badminton journey.
Here is what she said: “You win some and you lose some. It’s all part of the game. You have to take it in a very positive way. Win or lose, I always focus only on giving my 100 per cent.”
“PV Sindhu is so amazing. I want to be just as strong and determined as her,” Sana said ecstatically to her friends.
bated breath (bayt·uhd breth): in a nervous and excited state, anticipating what will happen ecstatically (uhk·sta·tuhk.lee): in a very happy, excited, and enthusiastic way hush (huhsh): a sudden silence, especially after noise startled (staa·tld): shocked or frightened because of a sudden surprise stiffer (stif·uh): lacking in ease and flexibility
Talking Book 77 Reporting Live Grade 8
Speak on the Spot
Boost your speaking!
Live Updates from the Sports Carnival
Imagine you are a news reporter for your locality. You are covering the weekend sports event in the neighbourhood. Choose ONE of the following images to give an update about it to your audience. Use the tips to share the report.
• First, introduce yourself and the sporting event you are covering.
• Then, tell the place, date, and time.
• Finally, tell 1-2 key highlights of the event!
• Complete in 1-2 minutes.
Event 1: Yoga Challenge
Event 3: Carrom
Championship
Event 2: Free Race
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Event 4: Cricket Tournament
E-Speak
Practise at home!
Coverage of Painting Exhibition
Your school has organised a painting exhibition. You have been chosen as a news anchor for the day. Listen to a piece of the live coverage. Then say it aloud as a news reporter.
Local News!
Report about a super exciting event that has taken place in your neighbourhood. Keep it short and sweet!
Project 3 Project 4
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Catchy Caption
Look at the pictures below. Write catchy captions for them!
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Plan and Speak
The final show! 1 The Prime Time! Some exciting events are happening in your city. Pick an event that you want to report about. A Brand-New Water Park UFO Spotted in the Sky Blackout in the City Waterlogging Crisis 2 Write: Now, draft a short news report for the event you have chosen. Go through the format carefully. 81 Reporting Live Grade 8
(Think of a catchy title that captures the news)
(Summarise what the news is about in 1-2 sentences)
(What happened? When and where? What is the impact? What can happen next? etc.)
(End on a catchy note - ask a question / give a quote / Re-state the main idea)
(Tell your name, date, and place; sign off)
Use plenty of hand gestures and voice modulation as you report the event.
Use the classroom space to roam around while reporting the event.
Headline: Opening lines: Factual details: Closing lines: Signing off:
Scale Rate each presentation!
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Star
News Topic: Present: The stage is all yours now! Put on your journalist hat and report the event with great energy. Refer to your notes.
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Practise: Rehearse to read aloud this report as a news reporter. To get a better idea of presentation, you can listen to some TV news reports and E-Speak Project 11.
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