Conversations - Grade 7 - English_AY24 by Uolo

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CONVERSATIONS Achieve Fluency in Verbal Communication

NEP 2020 based | NCF compliant | Teacher led activities

CONVERSATIONS Achieve Fluency in Verbal Communication

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.

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

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

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

Foreword In the age of globalisation and unprecedented technological advancement, English stands as a universally comprehensible medium of communication. It has evolved into one of the essential tools that learners require to thrive in today's world and secure their future. Studies from across the globe have also shown that English communication skills significantly impact on career prospects and lifelong learning. Functional and fluent communication skills in English, encompassing the crucial facets of LSRW (Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing), are pivotal for children's knowledge acquisition; intellectual, social, and emotional development; and lifelong learning. In particular, robust listening and speaking skills not only form the bedrock of the language learning process but also pave the way for enhanced reading and writing capabilities. Yet, the majority of educational efforts prioritise teaching reading and writing from the very outset, sometimes neglecting listening and speaking skills. These foundational skills are often overlooked in educational institutions due to high pupil-teacher ratios, lack of opportunities to express themselves in English, and, most significantly, a lack of structured and dedicated class time for honing these skills. It is within this context that Uolo Speak has been introduced as a groundbreaking English program tailored for learners in pre-primary to grade 8, with a special emphasis on English listening and speaking. In alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) of 2020 and the learning outcomes set forth by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT). The Conversations book serves as the classroom-based avenue for developing functional speaking skills. The book contains teacher-led English speaking and listening activities that adhere to the highly recommended and research-based teaching-learning method known as the Gradual Release of Responsibility (GRR). This approach systematically guides learners in mastering the targeted competencies. Through these activities, learners engage in high-quality, age-appropriate, and experiential tasks that foster confidence and fluency in English. The accompanying Teacher Manual provides in-depth implementation plans for these activities. The mobile interface of this educational product ensures consistent practice of functional English skills. These exercises transcend conventional question types, employing cutting-edge technology to facilitate learning and provide instant feedback. For instance, learners can practise English speaking on the App and receive AI generated feedback. This allows learners to grow skills over a period of time and gain confidence to express themselves in English in their daily lives. Uolo Speak offers a potent, captivating, and unique learning experience for learners. It embodies a pragmatic, results-oriented approach to cultivating indispensable functional English skills required for the 21st century. We extend our warmest wishes to all educators, parents, and learners as they embark on this exciting journey with Uolo Speak, filled with fun and joyful experiences.

Dr Laraine O'Connell

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I do: The teacher first provides explicit instructions and modelling that initiate the learning process. We Do: As learners begin to grasp the content and skills, the teacher also begins to shift the responsibility to them, facilitating a guided practice where the teacher and the learners participate collaboratively.

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

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

We do

You do

Listen

Echo

Express and Repeat (E&R)

Fully guided; Modelled speaking by the teacher

Collaborative: Shared speaking

between the learners and the teacher

Independent practice and

application by the learners

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

Walkthrough Cover page of the chapter with serial number and name

Chapter text which showcases the target competency

Chapter 1

The next day, we went camping in the wild and stayed in a tent. This was the first time that I heard the park come alive with the sounds of birds chirping. I also saw the beautiful rain quail and the Himalayan bulbul through binoculars.

A Trip to a Wildlife Sanctuary

What Do You Think?

Animation video of the text

Talking Book

Sharing personal feelings and points of view

I highly recommend the wildlife jeep safari that the park offers. It’s such a unique experience. I promise you won’t be disappointed! So, what are you waiting for! Just drive down by car or take a bus or train to reach this lovely spot. I feel that everyone should definitely go on this amazing adventure at least once in their life!

Jim Corbett National Park

(Nainital, Uttarakhand, India) Known for:

• Royal Bengal tigers, elephants and birds • Adventure sports like river rafting • Wildlife jeep safari and camping

I went to Jim Corbett National Park with my family in December. Do you know it’s one of the oldest National Parks in India? We went by road in our car, and it took us 6–7 hours to get there. In my opinion, the best part of going on a long trip in your personal car is all the fun moments you get to share with your friends and family. The first night, we all were tired, so we had a delicious meal and went to bed. The next morning, all the excitement began when I got to know we were going on the famous wildlife jeep safari. Can you imagine the beautiful view, surrounded by hills, lakes, and waterfalls? It was awesome! We saw a Royal Bengal tiger and a herd of elephants during the safari. The tiger walked majestically just a few feet away from our jeep. It was a little bit scary, to be honest, and yet so exciting! Evening safaris, in my opinion, are better in the winter because you can see more animals than in the morning. Though it is not proven, this is what I have observed.

Keywords from the text with meaning and pronunciation

majestically (muh.jeh.stuhk.lee): in a beautiful and a powerful way observed (uhb.zuhvd): noticed

opinion (o.pi.nyn): what you think about somebody or something

recommend (reh.kuh.mend): to advise someone to do something unique (yoo.neek): only one of its kind

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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

Boost Your Speaking

Project 1A

Two Ways of Living

In My View

Look at the image of a tiger living in the zoo and in the wild. Think and say which living condition is better for the wild animal.

Ayan, Tara and Zaid are discussing whether they should buy animals from pet stores or adopt them from animal shelters. Listen to Ayan’s view and record it.

Project 1D

A fun worksheet aligned with the theme

Practise at Home My Point of

My View

You have to shar opinion. Practise

Your friend Rohan and Kaashvi are discussing on the topic ‘Driving is a skill that everyone must learn.’ Share your views on this in 4-5 lines.

Gaming Zone Do You Agree?

It’s Fun Time

Tick (ü) the statements you agree with. Cross (û) the statements you DO NOT agree with.

Project 1B

I Think

Tara agrees with Ayan’s view and gives her point of view. She feels the need to take care of street animals. Listen to her opinion and record it.

trapped

proper food

sad

safe

hunters

free

taken care of

run

dangerous

protected from hunters

happy

roam freely

Prompts for thinking and speaking; with no expectation of writing

stronger on their own

natural habitat

caged against their will

Hello friends!

Project 1C

In my opinion, …

My Disagreement

This is because …

Zaid, on the other hand, has a different view. He stresses on buying animals from pet stores. Listen to him and record it.

I am also of the view that, … Thank you.

1 1. Travelling to different places is a waste of time and money.

Today, I will I

In my opinion

3. Jogging is the best way to remain fit.

Speak clearly and loudly. Use actions and expressions when you speak. Look at your friends when you talk.

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Quick tips for smart speaking

4. Communication skills are important life skills.

Thank you!

Chapter 1 • What Do Yo

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Final speaking activity based on planned presentations by learners

Project 1D

My View

E-Speak 2

Plan and Speak

Practise at Home

The Final Show

Activity name and description Gaming Zone

Your friend Rohan and Kaashvi are discussing on the topic ‘Driving is a skill that everyone must learn.’ Share your views on this in 4-5 lines.

Do You Agree?

2 3

My Point of View

life skill necessary difficult

careful

time-consuming

Notes Corner

Write: Now, write what you think about this topic.

(say a greeting)

Today, I will share my views about the topic

In my opinion/I believe/I think

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equality important dangerous

2. Cocurricular activities are as important as subjects like science, language and mathematics.

4. Communication skills are important life skills.

Instruction on how to present in class

You can read from the book if you want to.

3. Jogging is the best way to remain fit.

Speak in complete sentences. Look at your friends when you talk.

Tick (ü) the statements you agree with. Cross (û) the statements you DO NOT agree with.

1. Travelling to different places is a waste of time and money.

Present: Tell your friends what you think about the topic.

Everyone should learn to cook.

It’s Fun Time

Template for drafting the presentation; supported with prompts

Guidance on how to practise at home

Practise: Now, practise saying your thoughts in front of your friends and family. Practise speaking with expressions.

You have to share your point of view on the topic ‘Everyone should learn to cook.’ Write your opinion. Practise saying it and then tell your classmates about it.

Thank you!

Chapter 1 • What Do You Think?

(topic)

(agree/disagree)

(give 2-3 reasons to support your opinion)

. with it.

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CONTENTS vi

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

What Do You Think?

Let’s Craft Stories

Participating in Conversations

Requesting and Complaining

The Poet in You

My Experiences

Sum It Up

What’s Your Opinion?

A Message for You

Do You Agree?

Reporting Important Details

Campaigning for Social Cause

A Trip to a Wildlife Sanctuary

The Floating Body

The Viva Room

A Safe Place to Play

The Worthy Astronaut

Beyond the Earth

The Ostrich and the Penguin

A Period on Current Affairs

Malvika Takes a Message!

Is Social Media a Boon or a Bane?

A Rare Discovery

A Plea for Cleanliness

Chapter Outcomes Chapter No.

Chapter Title

Big Skill

Listening Speaking Competencies

What Do You Think?

Sharing personal feelings and points of view

Share personal feelings and points of view Understand a person’s feelings and points of view

Let’s Craft Stories

Telling short stories

Create short stories with the help of cues Tell short stories to an audience with adequate voice modulation and action

Participating in Conversations

Engaging in conversations of personal interest

Listen to the other person attentively during a conversation Participate actively in conversations of personal interest

Requesting and Complaining

Making formal requests and complaints

Make a formal request politely, clearly and coherently Make a formal complaint using appropriate body language and tone

The Poet in You

Reciting poem

Create a short poem Present the poem to an audience with correct pacing, emotion and intonation

My Experiences

Sharing an experience

Recount an experience with vivid details and expressions Describe an event in a sequential order

Sum It Up

Giving a summary

Summarise informational texts using concrete details and key ideas Summarise fictional texts in a crisp and clear manner

What’s Your Opinion?

Presenting logical points of view

Express one’s point of view on a topic, with reason Infer someone’s point of view on a topic

A Message for You

Taking and sharing messages

Take a message for someone Convey a message concisely and precisely

Do You Agree?

Agreeing or disagreeing with an opinion

Agree with an opinion using adequate reasoning Disagree with someone’s opinion, using polite expressions and logical reasoning

Reporting Important Details

Presenting important details about events

Identify key details from a news report Present important details about events around them

Campaigning for Social Cause

Presenting a social campaign

Create a social campaign with a key message, a catchy tagline and a call to action Present the social campaign confidently and persuasively

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Chapter 1

What Do You Think? Sharing personal feelings and points of view

A Trip to a Wildlife Sanctuary

Jim Corbett National Park

(Nainital, Uttarakhand, India) Known for:

• Royal Bengal tigers, elephants and birds • Adventure sports like river rafting • Wildlife jeep safari and camping

Talking Book

It was such a thrilling and fun-filled trip! Being out in nature and seeing the wild animals up close is an experience that I will never forget. Not to forget the delicious food! Arsa, a yummy sweet dish from the Nainital region, is a must-have! I highly recommend the wildlife jeep safari that the park offers. It’s such a unique experience. I promise you won’t be disappointed! So, what are you waiting for! Just drive down by car or take a bus or train to reach this lovely spot. I feel that everyone should definitely go on this amazing adventure at least once in their life!

majestically (muh.jeh.stuhk.lee): in a beautiful and a powerful way observed (uhb.zuhvd): noticed

opinion (o.pi.nyn): what you think about somebody or something

recommend (reh.kuh.mend): to advise someone to do something unique (yoo.neek): only one of its kind

Chapter 1 • What Do You Think?

E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 1A

In My View Ayan, Tara and Zaid are discussing whether they should buy animals from pet stores or adopt them from animal shelters. Listen to Ayan’s view and record it.

Project 1B

I Think

Tara agrees with Ayan’s view and gives her point of view. She feels the need to take care of street animals. Listen to her opinion and record it.

Project 1C

My Disagreement Zaid, on the other hand, has a different view. He stresses on buying animals from pet stores. Listen to him and record it.

Speak on the Spot Boost Your Speaking Two Ways of Living Look at the image of a tiger living in the zoo and in the wild. Think and say which living condition is better for the wild animal.

trapped

proper food

sad

safe

hunters

taken care of

protected from hunters

free dangerous

caged against their will

run

happy

roam freely

stronger on their own

natural habitat

Hello friends! In my opinion, … This is because … I am also of the view that, … Thank you.

Speak clearly and loudly. Use actions and expressions when you speak. Look at your friends when you talk.

Chapter 1 • What Do You Think?

E-Speak 2 Project 1D

Practise at Home

My View Your friend Rohan and Kaashvi are discussing on the topic ‘Driving is a skill that everyone must learn.’ Share your views on this in 4-5 lines.

Gaming Zone Do You Agree?

It’s Fun Time

Tick (ü) the statements you agree with. Cross (û) the statements you DO NOT agree with.

1. Travelling to different places is a waste of time and money.

2. Cocurricular activities are as important as subjects like science, language and mathematics.

3. Jogging is the best way to remain fit.

4. Communication skills are important life skills.

Plan and Speak The Final Show My Point of View You have to share your point of view on the topic ‘Everyone should learn to cook.’ Write your opinion. Practise saying it and then tell your classmates about it. Everyone should learn to cook.

equality

life skill

important

necessary

dangerous

difficult

careful

time-consuming

Write: Now, write what you think about this topic.

(say a greeting)

Today, I will share my views about the topic I In my opinion/I believe/I think

Thank you!

Chapter 1 • What Do You Think?

(topic)

(agree/disagree)

(give 2-3 reasons to support your opinion)

. with it.

2 3

Practise: Now, practise saying your thoughts in front of your friends and family. Practise speaking with expressions.

Present: Tell your friends what you think about the topic.

Speak in complete sentences. Look at your friends when you talk. You can read from the book if you want to.

Notes Corner

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Let’s Craft Stories Telling short stories

The Floating Body

Everybody started their day very early in the small village of Bakasagunj. One man, however, started even earlier than the rest—Milkman Raju! At 5 a.m., he would already be out on his bicycle, delivering milk to everyone in the village. It was usually so quiet at that time that Raju often felt as if he was the only man alive. But that morning, something was different. As Raju was riding by the pond, something unusual caught his eye. “What is that thing floating in the pond?” Raju stopped his bicycle, got off it, and walked to the edge of the pond. That’s when Raju saw it as clearly as the day— a face, a round belly, and the tips of the toes sticking out above the surface of the water. “A b-b-body! That’s a body! Help! Help!” Raju screamed at the top of his lungs, but no one heard him. He left his bicycle there and started running at top speed. He only stopped when he saw Vikas, the newspaper hawker. “Vikas! Please come with me! There is a body floating in the pond!” The two of them ran back to the pond. Vikas let out a shriek when he saw the body. Both Raju and Vikas started panicking. “Should we jump into the water? Should we call the police?” 10

“You wait here, and I will go and call the police,” said Raju. “No, no, please don’t leave me alone with the body!” Vikas cried. “Let’s go and call more people from the nearby houses.” Raju agreed. Five minutes later, Raju and Vikas had gathered about eight people near the pond, each one as confused as the other. One of them suggested, “Let’s jump into the pond and bring the body out of the water.”

Talking Book

Everyone agreed. Half of them jumped into the water, including Raju. To their horror, just as they reached the body, it started moving. All of them were screaming and splashing in the water when the ‘body’ spoke to them. “I swear I don’t have any money! Please leave me alone!” That’s when they realised that it was a man—but very much alive! When they came out of the water, Raju said to the man, “We thought you were a dead body!” “Ha, ha, ha! I am so sorry to have scared you all. I am Gaurav. I moved to that house just three days ago. I like floating in the water for 15 minutes every day. It helps me relax and sleep better at night.” Raju and everyone else stared at him in shock. They were speechless. They had never heard of anyone doing anything like this before!

hawker (haw.kuh): a person who stands on the street or goes from door to door to sell things panicking (pa.nuh.kihng): feeling scared or frightened shriek (shreek): a short scream generally made when shocked or scared speechless (speech.luhs): unable to speak due to anger, shock or surprise stared (steuhd): to look at something or someone for a long time

Chapter 2 • Let’s Craft Stories

E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 2A

The Beginning Rubeena, Raj and Manan decide to weave their ideas into a story. Rubeena narrates the beginning of the story called ‘Pari’s New Glasses.’ Listen to her and record it.

Project 2B

The Middle Raj decides to add interesting events in Rubeena’s story. Listen to what he adds and record it.

Project 2C

The End Manan gets the chance to conclude the story. Listen to him and record it.

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Speak on the Spot Boost Your Speaking

My Short Story Choose any ONE beginning and middle part of the story. Then, give it a title and an interesting end.

1. Choose the beginning. Last night, Anil heard about a beggar in their locality who saved an injured dog but could not take care of him. Anil was worried about that dog and his condition. Yesterday, on his way home from school, Anil spotted an injured brown dog in the corner of a street. He didn’t know how to help the dog. When he got back home, he couldn’t stop thinking about the dog he had seen.

story3 story3

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2. Choose the middle. The next morning, he requested his parents to look for the dog and take him to an animal shelter. They found him in the street and took him carefully to the animal shelter. Anil told his mother about the dog. His mother suggested that they look for the dog and bring it home. Without wasting any time, they started searching for the dog. 3. Think about a suitable ending and a title for your story. Share the complete story with the class. You can give your story an interesting title. Narrate your story with expressions and voice modulation. Chapter 2 • Let’s Craft Stories

E-Speak 2 Project 2D

Practise at Home

The Problem! We all love to craft creative stories with interesting characters, plot and problems. Think and tell us the problem you would like to include in the story you wrote. Talk about the problem in 4-5 lines.

Gaming Zone Sequence the Story

It’s Fun Time

Number the events of the story in the correct order. One has been done for you.

Naman must have heard Sana’s bicycle fall, because he rushed to help her. It was Sunday morning. “What a perfect day for a bicycle ride!” Sana said to herself, and decided to go cycling.

“Let’s get you home,” said Naman, picking up Sana’s bicycle and taking it towards the house. However, Sana did not let Naman’s idea stop her from riding her bicycle. She went outside, put on her helmet and started cycling. Suddenly, a dog appeared in Sana’s path! She quickly took a sharp turn to avoid hitting the dog and fell on her side with the bicycle. Sana’s elder brother, Naman, asked her where she was going. When she told him, Naman replied, “That’s a boring idea”. Although she hurt her knee, Sana was smiling. She realised that siblings may fight sometimes, but they always love each other. 14

Plan and Speak The Final Show Mix and Match You have to don the hat of an author. Choose ONE exciting problem and solution. Write an interesting story. Finally, present your story in front of the class.

Tick (ü) any ONE problem and its solution from the options given below.

Sameer wakes up one morning and realises that all the colours in the world have disappeared. Everything is black and white! Sameer goes on a magical adventure to find the Colour Wizard and ask for help.

Sameer creates a new paint that brings colour back to the world.

Tanya has a big problem. Last night, someone broke into her house and stole all the things that were special to her. Tanya decides to become a detective to find the thief herself.

Chapter 2 • Let’s Craft Stories

Tanya calls the police, and they investigate to find the thief.

Write: Time to write down your story! Make sure it has an interesting title.

Title of the story: Hello everyone! My name is

. Listen to my story.

One day,

Suddenly,

(expand on the problem you chose)

(add more details: characters or plot twist)

decides to

Finally,

Thank you!

3 4

(expand on the solution you chose)

(give the story an interesting ending)

Practise: Practise telling your story to your friends and family. Improve your story and the style of your storytelling with their feedback.

Present: It is time to narrate your story! Present it to the class. Make sure that the story has a clear beginning, middle and end. You may add more characters to make your story interesting.

Narrate your story in a loud and clear voice, with expressions and voice modulation. You may use props to make your narration interesting.

Notes Corner

Participating in Conversations

Chapter 3

Engaging in conversations of personal interest

Nice bat!

My mom gift ed me this bat.

The Viva Room Outside the viva room, students are waiting…

Hey Yash! How did the viva exam go? It went really well!

That’s great! What did Ma’am ask? Next student, please come in!

She first asked what is the largest…

Okay. Answer 1 - Pacific Ocean; Answer 2 - Kabaddi; Answer 3 Venus

Pacific… Kabaddi… Venus

Oh no! It is almost my turn. Can you please skip the questions and tell me the answers only?

I’ll ask some different questions now.

Inside the Viva room…

Next student, please come in!

Tell me, what is the longest river in India?

Hello Sanju. Are you ready?

Yes, Ma’am.

Pacific Ocean.

Which sport is MS Dhoni famous for?

Kabaddi!

Talking Book

What is the capital of India?

Venus!

viva (vai.vuh): an oral examination

Chapter 3 • Participating in Conversations

E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 3A

Udaipur Diaries! Aman and Rohit are discussing their trips to Udaipur. Aman shares his experiences first. Listen and record it.

Project 3B

Rohit’s Trip Rohit shares his experience of visiting Udaipur. Listen and record it.

Project 3C

Sunset View Aman asks Rohit about his experience of nighttime in Udaipur. Listen to him and record it.

Speak on the Spot Boost Your Speaking My Travel Plans Your teacher will ask you about the places that you want to visit. Respond to the questions asked by your teacher.

Where would you like to travel? I would like to go … Why do you want to go there? I want to go there because … How would you travel to that place? I would … (mode of transport) What activities would you like to do there? I would ...

beaches

desert

jungle safari

swimming

mountains

desert safari

food

zip lining

parks

mountain climbing

beauty

waterfall

Speak clearly and loudly. You can include more activities in your response. Look at your teacher while speaking.

Chapter 3 • Participating in Conversations

E-Speak 2 Project 3D

Practise at Home

Help Sanjay Sanjay has recently moved to a new house and needs some ideas to decorate it. Give your advice to him in 4-5 lines.

Gaming Zone Let’s Find It

It’s Fun Time

How many four-letter or more words can you find in the word CONVERSATION.

CONVERSATION

Plan and Speak The Final Show Strike Up a Conversation You have to organise a birthday party. Get into pairs and plan the conversation. Then, practise and present your conversation in front of the class.

Get into pairs. Student 1:

Student 2:

Write: Discuss with your partner and complete the conversation.

Both: Hello, Student 1: It’s

(greet each other)

(name of the person)

We should plan a surprise for

birthday next week. .

(her/him)

Student 2: That’s a great idea! Where should we organise the party? Student 1: Student 2:

(response to the question)

. Do you know how many people are coming? . Do you have any interesting idea on how

(response to the question)

can we decorate the place? Student 1: How about

since

(suggest a theme for decoration and the reason)

Student 2: That would be great! We can have

(suggest food menu)

. But, how do we

arrange for the food? (continued...) Chapter 3 • Participating in Conversations

Student 1: I think we can Student 2: Student 1: Student 2:

3 4

(response to the question) (extend the conversation) (extend the conversation) (end the conversation)

Practise: At home or in class, practise the conversation with your partner.

Present: Present the conversation in the class in front of everyone.

Listen carefully to your partner and wait for your turn to speak. Use a lot of actions and expressions while speaking. You can extend the conversation by discussing the cake, games that can be played, gifts and so on.

Notes Corner

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Chapter 4

Requesting and Complaining Making formal requests and complaints

A Safe Place to Play

It was towards the end of the summer, and the sky was a clear blue. Ashish held his little sister’s hand as she skipped along beside him. They were on their way to the park after two weeks because they had been away on vacation. On reaching the gate, they stopped and stared unhappily. Where were they supposed to play? As always, the swings and slides were still rusty and broken. They also noticed that almost all the shrubs and flowers had wilted. The ground was uneven and littered with garbage. They walked back home. Ashish was angry. He would have to do something about this. After reaching home, Ashish sat down at his computer and started typing an email.

To : reva.gulati@mcb.org.in

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Subject : Request to restore the local park Dear Ma’am, I am Ashish Ghosh, a resident of Gem Apartments, Kailash Road. I am writing this email to bring to your notice the poor condition of the main playground in our neighbourhood. The condition of the park has deteriorated since last year, and there seems to be no one to take care of it. We have no place to play in the evenings. The children of our colony used to go to the park daily to play, walk, or exercise. Today, when I went to the park with my sister, I was deeply saddened by its condition. The ground has been dug up and is full of holes. In addition, piles of garbage have taken over the once beautiful flower beds in the park. Even the swings and slides are all broken and covered in rust. I have a few suggestions that you might find helpful. Perhaps you could assign a permanent gardener or caretaker to maintain the park. Installing new slides and swings would also ensure safe and enjoyable recreation for the children. Further, ensuring the presence of security guards could help keep littering and vandalism in check. The park is very important to all the children and the residents of this colony. I sincerely request you to look into the matter. I shall be extremely grateful. Thank you. Yours sincerely Ashish Ghosh

deteriorated (duh.teeuh.ree.uh.ray.tuhd): became worse in quality littering (li.tuh.ruhng): throwing waste paper and packets on the ground recreation (rek.ree.ay.shun): activity performed to enjoy yourself rusty (ruh.stee): covered with rust saddened (sa.dnd): sad or affected

Chapter 4 • Requesting and Complaining

E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 4A

Leaking Water Cooler Prateeksha requests her teacher to forward her complaint regarding the water cooler repair to the concerned person. Listen and record it.

Project 4B

Doubt Classes Prateeksha requests her science teacher for extra classes to clear her doubts. Listen and record it.

Project 4C

Class Monitor Prateeksha requests her class teacher to hold an election for choosing the class monitor. Listen to her and record it.

Speak on the Spot Boost Your Speaking New Initiatives at School Make a formal request to the principal of your school to organise a ‘Best Out of Waste’ competition.

Dear sir/ma’am, Good morning. I request you to … Such an event should be organised because … (give any two reasons) I had an idea that we could … (give one suggestion) recycling is good for the environment

shows our creativity

creative and eco-friendly activity

encourages use of waste materials

decorate our school

fun and engaging

create banners and posters

call for volunteers

keep a specific theme

participate in teams

set a specific time limit

raising awareness

low-cost activity

hands-on learning experience

Speak in complete sentences. You can give your own answers. Give your reasons and suggestions politely.

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E-Speak 2 Practise at Home

Project 4D

Oops! It’s a Pin You went to a restaurant with your family and found a small pin in your food. Raise a complaint to the restaurant manager, in 4-5 lines.

Gaming Zone It’s Fun Time

Polite Words

Read the clues and solve the crossword.

T 5

ACROSS

1. What do you say to request something?

2. What do you say to apologise to someone? 3. What do you say to get someone’s attention?

DOWN 4. What do you say when you get a gift?

5. What do you say when you meet someone? 6. What do you say when someone says ‘thank you’?

Plan and Speak The Final Show Wrong Delivery Imagine you are a customer and your friend is a customer care executive. You placed an order but received a wrong package twice. Discuss the problem with the executive and try to resolve it. Present your conversation in the class.

Get into pairs.

Student 1 (Customer):

Student 2 (Customer Care Executive):

Write: Complete the dialogues. return

exchange

refund

incorrect

delay

delivery

Student 1: Hello sir/ma’am, I would like to talk about

(raise your complaint)

Student 2: Can you give me more details about the parcel? Student 1:

(give a brief description of the parcel)

Student 2: Yes, I can see that the parcel was first delivered to you on . Please tell me how I can help you. later on

(date)

and

(date)

Student 1: I request you to (suggest what could be done)

. (continued...)

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Student 2: Thank you for bringing this to my notice (tell what you would do)

Student 1: Thank you. Student 2:

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Practise: Practise this conversation with your friend, in your free time.

Present: Now, it is time to present. Enact the conversation with your partner. Speak in a polite tone. Maintain eye contact with your partner. Stand straight and talk formally. Speak in complete sentences. You can use props to make your presentation more engaging.

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Chapter 5

The Poet in You Reciting poem

The Worthy Astronaut

Devika was a dreamer! An inquisitive girl, she was always lost in the wonders of the Universe. Her eyes sparkled with excitement whenever she looked up at the stars, imagining herself floating among them. She dreamt of becoming an astronaut and exploring the vastness of Space. It was just another day at school. Devika, along with her classmates, was passing through the bustling school corridor, when an announcement caught her attention. “Dear students, this is to inform everyone that the school will hold an Inter-House Poetry Recitation contest tomorrow for all Grade 7 students. The winner will receive a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to visit the ISRO headquarters in Bengaluru.” A wave of excitement swept through Devika. Her eyes brimmed with joy as she eagerly anticipated the opportunity to share her passion for space through poetry. The next day, the school hall was buzzing with energy. Participants took turns to present 34

their poems. Finally, it was Devika’s turn. She stood tall and confident, ready to share her dreams in poetry. With a steady and calm voice, she began, “Here’s a girl, with stars in her eyes,

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And a wish to gaze deep into the skies. She dreams of planets and galaxies afar, And the radiance of a newborn star. Through telescopes and textbooks, she’ll find her way, Courage and persistence, all night and day, To explore the universe, she’ll walk through fire She might be on the ground, but her dreams are higher. She’ll be the explorer and a worthy astronaut Mysteries and dark shores—she fears not. For the puzzling beauty and the weightless dance, She’ll fly to the space, on her very first chance.” As Devika concluded her poem, the room erupted in thunderous applause. However, when the results were announced, she was left heartbroken as she did not win the contest. She bravely held back her tears. After all the students went back to their classes, a tall man with a warm smile came towards her. It was none other than Mr Ujjwal, the renowned ISRO scientist, who had come as the chief guest for the event. Mr Ujjwal consoled her, “Never lose hope, my dear. I could feel your passion through your words as you were reciting the poem. Dreams may not always come true the way we expect. Sometimes, what seems like a rejection is actually a redirection to something even greater.” Devika stared at him, her eyes filled with renewed hope. Mr Ujjwal concluded with a question, “How would you like to visit ISRO, maybe not as a winner but as a future astronaut?”

anticipated (an.ti.suh.pay.tid): waited with excitement brimmed (brimd): filled to the top

bustling (buh.suh.ling): full of people erupted (e.rup.tid): broke out

inquisitive (uhng.kvi.zuh.tihv): interested in knowing new things or curious

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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 5A

Mesmerising Beauty Deepak has written a beautiful poem describing the scenic view of nature. Listen to his poem and record it.

Project 5B

Ballet by Birds Deepak then captures the calm nature of the birds in his poem. Listen to it and record it.

Project 5C

Secrets of the Night Deepak ends his poem by complimenting the beauty of the moonlit night. Listen and record it.

Speak on the Spot Boost Your Speaking Conclude the Poem! Given below is a poem about a sailor and his fateful day on the seas. Read the poem and create the last stanza. Then, present your poem in class.

... (give an interesting title) In a town, nestled by the ocean, Lived a brave sailor named Captain Tai-Shan. He sailed the seas far and wide, With his crew of sailors by his side. He went to the beach on a fateful day, To set sail in his ship at the bay. His ship was known to pass the storms, Which came in the way in their glory forms.

Now, create the final stanza of the poem. You may use the rhyming words given below. save

wave

cave

vast

last

blast

deck

reck

check

land

sand

grand

fear

clear

dear

Choose the way you want to end the poem. You can give a happy ending or a sad ending. Try to describe the events, like what happened to the ship and the sailors after it got caught in the storm. Recite the poem with expression and voice modulation.

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E-Speak 2 Project 5D

Practise at Home

Read with Expression! Alok notices something strange about a bookshop. Read the lines about Alok’s adventure in the strange bookshop. You may choose to read and record the lines with a nervous or excited expression.

Gaming Zone An Adventure Poem!

It’s Fun Time

Tick (ü) the words that can be used to write a poem about a happy adventure.

exciting

spooky

lively

unforgettable

thrilling

calm

misty

elation

peculiar

captivating

astonishing

scary

Plan and Speak The Final Show Poetry Club Choose any ONE topic given below and create a rhyming poem of two stanzas related to it. Then, present the poem in the class. A Friend in Need is a Friend Indeed

care

fondness

guides

heart

partner

help

supports

slides

laugh

rides

spooky

alone

spark

horror

terror

dark

chilling

frightened

trembling

fear

dark

gloomy

In the Scary Night of Fear

Write: Write your poem in the box given below.

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Practise: Practise reciting your poem, in front of your family members, with expressions.

Present: Recite your poem to the class.

Recite your poem with expressions. Take the help of the given words to write your poem. Narrate your poem confidently, and look at the class. You may use props to make your presentation more engaging.

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Chapter 6 3

My Experiences

Sharing an experience

Beyond the Earth 20 December 2022 Host of radio broadcast: Welcome to this unique programme, Beyond the Earth. I am Palak Bhatia, and I have the renowned astronaut Raunak Singh in the studio today. Welcome, Raunak. Raunak: Thanks, Palak. It is my privilege. Host: This is going to be an interview with a difference. The questions today will be asked by Grade 7 learners who want to know more about your experiences. They will call in to the studio. Raunak: Wow! That is really cool! Fire away, kids. Host: We have our first caller. Please tell us your name and then ask your question. Caller 1: Hi, I’m Mina. Were you scared the first time you were launched into space? Raunak: Not really scared, no. But I was quite nervous. We were trained well before our first space flight, but it was still quite a nerve-racking first experience. Caller 2: Hi, I’m Himanshu. Is it true that there is no gravity in space and that you are weightless? Raunak: Oh, yes; that is quite true. It is a very strange feeling. There is no up or down, and you can easily lose your bearings and become disoriented and confused. Caller 3: I’m Kunal. But if there is no up or down, how do you lie on a bed to sleep? Raunak: We sleep in small compartments in sleeping bags, and we are strapped in loosely so that we don’t float around the cabin!

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Caller 4: Hi, I’m Saloni. What do you eat in space, and doesn’t your food float away from your plate? Raunak: It can float away if you are not careful! We take some snacks with us, like biscuits and fruit, and you have to hold onto them firmly. Other food is cooked, dried, and often powdered. It is packed in pouches. We just add water and suck the mixture out like cold drink out of a bottle! Caller 5: Hi, I’m Anish. Do you get bored and miss your family and friends and your pet when you are in space? Raunak: We don’t get bored as we have many physical tasks to do, like space walks and helping visiting space vehicles. We also conduct various experiments all the time, which are very interesting. Of course, I miss everyone at home, but we have video chats almost every day, so that helps a great deal. Host: Well, Raunak, kids, this is all we have time for today. Thanks for your time, Raunak. It is all very interesting. Raunak: It is my pleasure. And thanks, kids, for your interesting and intelligent questions! Take care!

compartments (kuhm.paat.muhnts): a small section or a part of something disoriented (dis.aw.ree.uhn.tuhd): unable to think clearly nerve-racking (nuhv ra.kihng): something that causes a lot of worry privilege (pri.vuh.luhj): a benefit enjoyed by a particular person or a group that is not given to others renowned (ruh.nownd): famous

Chapter 6 • My Experiences

E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 6A

Into the Deep Sea Maya is a deep-sea diver. She shares her diving experience. Listen and record it.

Project 6B

Amazing Sea Creatures Maya sees amazing sea animals. Listen to her talk about them and record it.

Project 6C

Shipwrecks Maya gives more exciting details about her deep-sea adventures. Listen and record it.

Speak on the Spot Boost Your Speaking What an Adventure! We all experience adventurous and thrilling moments in our lives. Describe any adventurous or thrilling experience that you have had. Share your experience with the class.

Hello everyone! Today, I want to share an adventurous experience. Recently, I … (what you did) I went with my … (with whom you went) I … (explain more about what happened) I really enjoyed … (the activity) because … (share reasons) I wish I could do it again. Thank you! camping

rock-climbing

travel

jungle safari

swimming in the river

scuba-diving

camping

forest

breathtaking

awesome

wonderful

incredible

learnt a lot

made memories

made friends

made me stronger

Look at your classmates when you share your experience. Use a lot of facial expressions when you speak. In the end, ask your friends what they felt after listening to your experience.

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E-Speak 2 Practise at Home

Project 6D

Share with Us Family gatherings are always fun. Tell us about a recent family gathering that you were a part of. Share your experience in 4-5 lines.

Gaming Zone It’s Fun Time

Adventure Sports

Find the adventure sports in the grid. Circle the words.

Outdoor Activities

Plan and Speak The Final Show A Great Time Together Recall a memorable outing that you had with your family or friends. Think and write what you did. Then, share it with your classmates.

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Think of a memorable outing.

Write: Complete the sentences. You may add your own sentences.

Hello everyone! Today, I will tell you all about a memorable outing that I had with

It happened on the occasion of (when it happened)

The day started with a lot of excitement. First,

Then,

Finally, I felt

(give details in order of their occurrence)

. .

Thank you!

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Practise: Share your experience in front of your family and friends.

Present: Now, it is time to tell your friends about your experience.

Speak loudly and confidently. Look at your friends while speaking. You may bring a picture of the day to show it in the class. You may use words/phrases like ‘to begin with’, ‘next’, ‘at the end’, ‘later’, ‘in the evening’ and so on.

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Chapter 71

Sum It Up Giving a summary

The Ostrich and the Penguin Fun Facts/Did You Know?

Ostrich Ostriches are the tallest and heaviest

birds in the world!

Ostriches can run superfast. They can

run at a speed of over 70 km per hour.

Of all birds’ eggs, ostrich eggs are the

largest.

Penguin Penguins are excellent divers and swimmers! They can even slide over the ice on their bellies using their flippers. Emperor penguins rarely go on land. They live on the sea ice (frozen ocean) their entire lives. Penguins and ostriches are unique and fascinating birds. Just like other birds, penguins and ostriches lay eggs and have feathers, beaks and claws. Does this mean they can also fly like birds? No, penguins and ostriches are both flightless birds. They cannot fly. However, they have other ways of moving from one place to another. Another interesting similarity is that both penguins 50

and ostriches live in groups. However, their groups vary in size. Ostriches live in small groups “called flocks” of 10 to 12 birds, whereas penguins live in huge colonies that may have from a thousand to millions of penguins.

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Despite many similarities, the birds look very different from each other. All ostriches have long necks, long, strong legs, and bulky bodies covered with feathers. On the other hand, penguins have black bodies and white bellies that help them hide on the ice and in water. There are 18 kinds of penguins in the world, and they differ in size. Penguins and ostriches also have very different diets. Despite their huge bodies, ostriches feed on plants and some small animals, such as lizards and snakes. On the other hand, penguins feed on fish and other sea animals that are available where they live. Now, the question is, where do they live? Most kinds of penguins live in the coldest part of the world–Antarctica. It is the southernmost, ice-covered land near the South Pole. Ostriches, in contrast, are found in the Sahara Desert and the Savanna regions in Africa, which are among the hottest regions of the world. Thus, ostriches and penguins have some similarities, yet they are unique in their own ways.

bulky (buhl.kee): large and heavy colonies (ko.luh.neez): groups of creatures of the same type that live together contrast (kon.trast): an easily noticed difference between two or more things differ (di.fuh): vary or be different rarely (reuh.lee): not very often

Chapter 7 • Sum It Up

E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 7A

Blue Whales Manan has just finished reading a book on blue whales. Listen to him as he talks about them and record it.

Project 7B

Habitat

Manan reads details about the blue whale’s habitat from the book. Listen to him and record it.

Project 7C

Let’s Summarise! Manan summarises what he has learnt about the blue whales. Listen and record it.

Speak on the Spot Boost Your Speaking Fascinating Facts An article on ‘Octopuses’ was published in the school magazine. Read the article given below. Then, summarise it for the class.

Octopuses are interesting sea creatures with eight legs and round bodies. They are special because they do not have backbones, making them invertebrates. Octopuses are soft and can camouflage themselves by changing their colours. The Mimic Octopuses move their tentacles to take on the shape of other sea creatures. You can find them in oceans worldwide, especially in warm, tropical waters. Octopuses do not live very long lives, some only make it to six months, while others can live up to five years. Do you know that they have three hearts—one for their gills and two for the rest of their bodies? Octopuses are super smart and can solve puzzles, remember things, and recognise shapes and patterns. Hello friends! Today, I will talk about … They are … (summarise in 2–3 lines) They … To conclude, I would say that … Thank you. You should include the main idea in your summary. Ignore the little details and pay attention to the major facts. Use key terms from the text.

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E-Speak 2 Project 7D

Practise at Home

Recap for Us We all enjoy reading and listening to stories. Some of them become a part of our favourite list. Think of your favourite story and tell us the main idea of the story, in 4-5 lines.

Gaming Zone Guess the Story!

It’s Fun Time

Guess the names of the classic stories based on their main ideas. The story is about an unusual friendship between the king of the jungle and a mouse. The forgiveness of the lion empowers the mouse to save the trapped lion.

It is about a young girl’s encounter with a cunning, when she goes to visit her grandmother in the woods.

A charming frog transforms into a prince because of the magical friendship with a princess. Their friendship breaks the old evil spell and wins the heart of a princess.

A giant learns the value of compassion and friendship when he allows children to play in his previously forbidden garden, leading to a magical transformation.

Plan and Speak The Final Show Tell Us in Short Read a story of your choice and write its summary. Then, practise and present the summary in the class.

Read any ONE of the stories given below.

Peter Pan

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Write: Write a summary of the story that you have read.

Title: Author: Beginning: Middle: End:

(describe the characters and the setting) (explain the problem) (speak about the solution and ending)

. . .

Thank you!

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Practise: Present your summary in front of your family and friends. Ask them what they think.

Present: Now, it is time to share your summary with the class.

Speak slowly and clearly. Narrate your story with expressions and actions. Look at your friends while summarising the story.

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Chapter 8

What’s Your Opinion? Presenting logical points of view

WHAT’S YOUR REASON?

A Period on Current Affairs It’s a Social Studies class and the teacher is discussing climate change with students. Sahil raises his hand to ask a question. This leads to a discussion on whether there should be a period for current affairs in schools. Let’s hear everyone’s opinion on it. Teacher: Climate change has had a terrible effect on the environment. You can see it in the extreme weather events we are experiencing around the world. Sarah: Yes, like the wildfires in Spain and the US or the floods in Pakistan and Africa. Teacher: That’s right… Yes, Sahil? Sahil: Ma’am, I was just wondering how Sarah knows about the floods in Africa. Sarah: I read it in the newspaper. How do you not know about such an important issue? Sahil: I’m aware of my own surroundings. I think that’s enough for me. Sarah: Don’t you feel that we should know what’s happening around the world, Sahil? Teacher: Both Sahil and Sarah have raised very interesting points. I want to hear what others have to say about this. 58

How important is it to know about current affairs? Rohit: I think we should be aware of current affairs. They keep us informed of what’s happening around the world and how it can affect us. It helps us develop our opinions. Moreover, I have a lot to add to our family discussions at the dining table! They are always discussing world events.

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Sarah: I think we should have one class in the week in which we talk about current affairs. Teacher: That’s a great idea! What do you think, Sahil? Sahil: Hmm… yes… but a lot of the news is so complicated and difficult to read. The only news I understand easily is sports news! Rohit: I enjoy sports news too! I think we can choose different topics for different classes so that everyone’s areas of interest get covered. Teacher: That’s a great idea! You can all choose your topics of interest and keep others updated with the latest news. Sahil: But what’s the point of one whole class just on current affairs? We won’t even have an exam on it. Teacher: Current affairs will make you more aware of what is happening around the globe. Even if there are no exams, that does not make it any less important. Sahil: I think you’re right. Maybe we could also have class discussions on some of these relevant topics. They can help us to express opinions confidently. Teacher: Does everyone agree? Students: Yes, Ma’am. Teacher: I’m really impressed with how all of you voiced your opinions and reached a decision. We’ll have one class every week to talk about current affairs!

complicated (kom.pli.kay.tid): difficult to understand current affairs (kuh.ruhnt uh.feuhz): events happening in the world at the present time relevant (reh.luh.vnt): related and appropriate to what is being done or discussed terrible (teh.ruh.bl): very bad or serious updated (uhp.day.tuhd): informed

Chapter 8 • What’s Your Opinion?

E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 8A

Importance of Yoga! Ritika thinks that yoga is a better form of physical activity than sports. Listen to her viewpoint and record it.

Project 8B

Importance of Sports! Dashmeet, on the other hand, thinks that sports activities are better than yoga. Listen to his viewpoint and record it.

Project 8C

Yoga vs Sports Shalini listens to Ritika and Dashmeet’s opinions and summarises their points of view. Listen and record it.

Speak on the Spot Boost Your Speaking Shopping Malls or Local Vendors Jeet, Rekha, and Falak are discussing whether shopping from malls and supermarkets is better than shopping from local vendors. Read their viewpoints. Then, present your opinion to the class.

Jeet

Shopping in malls and supermarkets provide a wholesome experience. There is a variety of items that we can choose from, and there is also a wide selection of stores. They offer diverse options and brand recognition. They offer a convenient one-stop experience with added amenities.

I feel that we should shop from the local vendors, as they offer products at much lower prices. Local vendors also provide a range of items and quality products. Also, it helps to support the local economy and encourages the community to be productive. They may be more knowledgeable about their products, offer customised options, and build relationships with their customers.

Falak

Rekha

In my opinion, malls and supermarkets are good for buying furniture and electronic devices, as they offer great discounts and ensure quality. But when it comes to purchasing fruit and vegetables, then local vendors are a good option, as they provide these items at reasonable prices. It depends on what one wishes to buy and one’s personal preference.

Choose any ONE character’s viewpoint and share your own thoughts about it.

Hello friends! I agree with … I also believe that … This is because … You can share as many reasons as you like for your choice. Speak clearly and confidently. Chapter 8 • What’s Your Opinion?

E-Speak 2 Project 8D

Practise at Home

Sports as a Profession! Sports offer a wide range of career paths and allow us to follow our passion. Do you think sports should be taken up as a profession? Share your views in 4-5 lines.

Gaming Zone Guess the Word

It’s Fun Time

Read the sentences and guess the words. All these words mean the same as the word ‘opinion’.

1. It rhymes with the word ‘caught’. 2. It ends with the sound ‘leaf’. 3. It rhymes with the word ‘few’. 4. It has three words. The first word is to indicate at a direction. 5. It rhymes with the word ‘detective’.

Plan and Speak The Final Show Promoting Sports! You have to choose a sport that you think should be promoted in our country. Write TWO reasons for your choice. Practise saying your lines and then, present them to the class.

Javelin Throw

Archery

Kho Kho

Kabaddi

Write: Write your point of view. You may make use of the clues provided.

Hello friends! In my opinion,

(sports name)

should be promoted in our country.

I think so because

(give 2-3 reasons to support your opinion)

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unique sport

variety

excellent sports

builds collaborative thinking

recognition

creates opportunities

promotes talent

strength and balance

historically important

hand–eye coordination

deeply rooted in our culture

requires strategic thinking

Speak with clarity and confidence. In the end, you may ask with your friends and your teacher whether they agree with your views or not.

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Chapter 9

A Message for You Taking and sharing messages

Malvika Takes a Message!

Garima: Hello! Is this Mr Gupta’s residence? Malvika: Yes. May I ask who is calling? Garima: This is Garima from the State Agriculture Department. I called him on his mobile phone, but it went unanswered, so I have called his residence. May I please speak to him? Malvika: Father is sleeping right now, as he is feeling a bit under the weather today. Garima: Oh! I’m sorry to bother you then. Should I call later? Malvika: Yes, or you could share the message with me, if it’s important. I will tell him as soon as he wakes up and ask him to call you back. Garima: Great, thank you! The senior management at the State Agriculture Department has read Mr Gupta’s work on modern and sustainable farming. They want to invite him as a speaker at an event being hosted by our department to present a talk on sustainable agriculture. Malvika: That sounds great! Could you please share the exact date, time, and venue for the event? Garima: Yes, of course! The event is next week, on 22nd September at the Bharat Stadium. It will begin at 10 a.m. and wind up by 5 p.m. 66

Malvika: Thank you! Could you please tell me more about the program and the exact topic of his speech? Garima: Sure! The topic of his speech would be Sustainable Farming and Modern Technology. Please inform him that at the end, he will be fielding some questions from the audience.

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Malvika: Thank you so much for sharing all the details. Garima: My pleasure! Please pass on this message to your father and ask him to confirm his availability for the event no later than tomorrow. Malvika: Certainly! I will speak with him as soon as he wakes up and ask him to call you back. Garima: Great! Thank you for your time. Have a good day! Malvika: You’re welcome. You have a good day too! Malvika: Father, while you were sleeping, Ms Garima from the State Agriculture Department called. They have read your work on modern and sustainable ways of farming. They want to invite you as a speaker at an event next week. Mr Gupta: Wow! What is this event about? And when is it? Malvika: Ms Garima said that the event is on the 22nd of September at the Bharat Stadium. It will begin at 10 a.m. and end by 5 p.m. The topic of your speech would be Sustainable Farming and Modern Technology. She has asked for your confirmation no later than tomorrow. Mr Gupta: Oh, thank you, Malvika, for taking such an important message for me. I will call Ms Garima right away and confirm my attendance. This is going to be great! I feel better already. Malvika: I am so happy for you, father!

bother (bo.thuh): to concern someone certainly (suh.tuhn.lee): surely

fielding (feel.dihng): taking or responding to

management (ma.nuh.juh.ment): a group of people who are responsible for running a company or business

sustainable (suh.stay.nuh.bl): using natural products in a way that does not harm the environment

Chapter 9 • A Message for You

E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 9A

Giving a Message Vishesh calls Rakshit to inform him about a badminton match. Listen to his conversation and record it.

Project 9B

Taking the Message Vishesh gives the details of the match to Rakshit’s older brother. Listen to their conversation and record it.

Project 9C

Conveying the Message Rakshit’s brother gives him the message when he’s back home. Listen and record it.

Speak on the Spot Boost Your Speaking Please Take the Message! Imagine that your class teacher has called to tell you something important. Your parent answers the call. Complete the dialogue between them to find out what important message your teacher has for you.

Good afternoon, is this … Good afternoon, … I am … class teacher. I want to share an important message. Okay, … Tomorrow children need not get their lunch to school. But … As tomorrow is children’s day, the school will sponsor the lunch. That … Yes, it is. … … May I take the message?

Thank you so much for informing.

convey the message

books required or not

What is it about?

Sorry, he/she is not around.

Is there some event at school?

What will the children wear?

sounds like fun

wonderful

Speak politely to your teacher. Greet your teacher and friends while having a conversation.

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E-Speak 2 Practise at Home

Project 9D

Water Shortage! Jai’s parents receive a call from a municipal worker. Jai answers the call. Listen to the conversation between them. Help Jai to convey the message to his parents in 4-5 lines.

Gaming Zone Tick the Details!

It’s Fun Time

You have to share key details about the school’s annual day with your sister. Tick (ü) the pointers that you will tell her about the annual day. day and date times of the event snacks and refreshments offered activities and programmes chief guests at the event no. of students in the school passes for the event venue of the event Principal’s seat

Plan and Speak The Final Show Pass the Message! Read the conversation between Esha and her aunt about an incident that took place in their neighbourhood. Then, prepare and convey the message to the class.

Read the conversation.

Esha: Hello, who’s this? Aunt Heetal: Hi dear, I am your Aunt Heetal, speaking! Is your mother at home? Esha: No, she isn’t at home. Aunt Heetal: Okay! I wanted to tell her about an incident that happened to me. Esha: Oh, what is it? Aunt Heetal: Yesterday, I was talking to my neighbour in the street. As we were talking, two men came past on a bike and snatched a gold chain from my neighbour’s neck and ran away. It happened so quickly that we couldn’t respond or call for help. The incident shocked us very much. Esha: That is so terrifying and shocking. Chain snatching has become a common crime nowadays. Aunt Heetal: Yes, it is no longer safe to wear any jewellery outside of your house. The incidents mostly happen during the daytime. The snatchers target people on quiet streets and roads. I just wanted to make your mother aware of this. Esha: Sure, aunty, I will definitely inform her about it. Aunty: Okay, dear, I’ll carry on with my work then. Ask your mother to call me. Esha: Sure, I will ask her to call you back. Bye, have a good day.

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Write: Write your message.

Esha: Mother, while you were out

(who called)

She told me about a shocking incident.

(describe the incident)

She also

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(convey the message)

Practise: Practise conveying the message with your family members, at home.

Present: Now, present your message in the class.

Speak politely. Explain the incident in detail. Convey the message in a very crisp and concise manner. Remember to include the key details.

Notes Corner

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Chapter 10

Do You Agree?

Agreeing or disagreeing with an opinion

Is Social Media a Boon or a Bane?

The children of the neighbourhood gathered in the park for their weekly discussion. The topic of the day was, “The use of social media.” Some parents joined in as well. Rakhi started the conversation. “Parents and friends, today we are going to talk about a topic that is very important to us—Social Media. Is it a boon or a bane? I will defend social media as a boon, while my friend, Brajesh, will put it to you that social media is a bane. You are welcome to share your opinion at the end.” “Nowadays,” continued Rakhi, “most of us are connected with one another through smartphones and social media. It is difficult to think of life without them. I think that it is a boon because it provides a global platform for us to communicate with others. For example, I have been able to keep in touch with my friend, who moved to another city, all thanks to social media.” At this point, Brajesh spoke up. “That is true. However, have you noticed how children are glued to their mobile phones all the time? They keep taking photos or recording videos to post online instead of speaking to their friends. We are living in a virtual world, and our interpersonal skills are deteriorating drastically. 74

The bane is that if we continue this way, we will soon be unable to communicate face-to-face.” “That is true, Brajesh, but there are advantages to balance the negative aspects,” responded Rakhi. “Social media allows us to stay connected with friends. During the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, social media helped me and my family maintain our social life by providing a platform to connect with friends and relatives. Even now, it is simpler to work on group projects because my group members and I can connect online and share materials.”

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“I understand that when you cannot meet others due to certain situations, you choose to connect online, but do you feel it is healthy to make it a habit?” asked Brajesh. “I personally think that it is impossible to really get to know people online. When we follow people on social media, we can learn about them from only what they post or share. We may not know what they are like in real life or what is really happening in their lives. Moreover, trolling and cyberbullying on social media platforms can cause profound harm and distress and have been known to negatively affect the self-esteem of individuals.” There was silence for a few minutes, and then Atul got up. “I think both of you have made some excellent points. In my opinion, the solution lies in a balanced approach. Technology, including smartphones, is here to stay. How we use our smartphones and social media is important.” “I completely agree with Atul,” said Neena. “Both of you have pointed out that there are advantages and disadvantages of using smartphones and social media. To be honest, every user should be aware of both aspects. I have to admit that communicating personal information online can be dangerous. I can safely conclude that being able to use social media to maintain contact with friends and family is a boon, but reaching out to people you know nothing about has its share of problems, and this makes the usage a bane.” Everyone agreed to the opinions shared, and the weekly discussion ended with a round of applause.

defend (duh.fend): support distress (dih.stres): a feeling of deep worry or pain pandemic (pan.deh.muhk): a disease that spreads over a country or the world profound (pruh.fownd): very great or intense trolling (trow.luhng): posting bad comments online about others

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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 10A

My Opinion Raghav and Sanya are sharing their views about cars in cities. Listen to Sanya’s opinion and record it.

Project 10B

Say No to Cars Sanya shares why cars should be banned in the city. Listen and record it.

Project 10C

My Disagreement Raghav doesn’t agree with Sanya’s opinion. Listen to him as he politely puts forward his disagreement and record it.

Speak on the Spot Boost Your Speaking What’s Your Choice? You have to present your opinion on the kind of films children should watch. Choose any ONE argument that you agree with. Give your reasons in its favour.

Children should watch all kinds of films—horror, thriller, action, sci-fi, comedies, and documentaries.

Children should only watch sci-fi, comedies, and documentaries.

watching movies helps us to think creatively

enhances our imagination

shows real-life adventures

may feel anxious or fearful

get to experience different emotions

have a good time with family

negatively impacts our psychology

may not be age appropriate

impacts on emotional well-being

gives information about scientific facts informs us about the society and the world around us

enriches knowledge makes us curious and inquisitive

Hi friend! I would express my opinion on … (topic) I say so because … I am of the view that … Thank you. You can add your own answers. Speak in complete sentences. Look at your friends and speak with expression.

Chapter 10 • Do You Agree?

E-Speak 2 Practise at Home

Project 10D

Express Your Opinion Neharika thinks that eating street food all the time can be bad for our health. Do you agree or disagree with her? Tell us your opinion in 4-5 lines.

Gaming Zone It’s Fun Time

Spot Me!

Circle any FIVE sentence starters that are used to express opinions. One has been done for you. Use the hints given below for help.

I think

I agree with

I believe

I disagree with

I feel

First

To conclude Additionally

Plan and Speak The Final Show Your Opinion Matters Read Riya’s opinion on whether school-going children should watch television or not. Then, express whether you agree or disagree with her point of view.

Read Riya’s opinion.

Hello everyone! In my opinion, watching television should be banned for school-going children. I think so because watching television is very distracting and keeps us away from learning. Spending too much time watching TV might impact on the growth our brain and affect our health. We could use that time to read books or go out and play. In conclusion, I believe that television should be banned for school-going children, as students are becoming couch potatoes due to their excessive TV viewing habits. Thank you!

Write: Complete the sentences. You may use the hints given below. You can add your own views or opinions. balance of everything

risk of inappropriate content

source of entertainment

no social interaction

reduced outdoor play

unhealthy habit

family time

boost to imagination

relaxation

timetable

informative

fun learning

Hello everyone! Today, I am here to express my opinion on the topic I agree/disagree with Riya’s opinion because I feel/believe/think

(mention the topic) (give reason for your choice)

(give another reason)

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However, I am also of the opinion that

(write a counter opinion)

Hence, I suggest that

(give a suggestion)

Thank you!

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Practise: Practise expressing your opinion in front of your family and friends.

Present: Now, it’s time to share your opinion in the class.

Listen to others’ opinions and wait for your turn.

Express your opinion with appropriate expressions and body language. Use polite language to express your opinion. Be respectful of other’s viewpoint.

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Chapter 11 8

Reporting Important Details

Presenting important details about events

A Rare Discovery THE OLDEST FOSSIL EVER DISCOVERED

COMPLETE SKELETON OF A DINOSAUR-LIKE AQUATIC ANIMAL

152-million-year-old fossil discovered in Gujarat By Krishna Sejpal Gujarat, 23 March 2017: Researchers have discovered an almost complete skeleton of a dinosaurlike aquatic animal in the Kutch (or Kachchh) region of Gujarat. Mr Naren Singh and his team of scientists dug for about 10 days near Lodai village in Gujarat in 2016. They discovered a few body parts–ribs, fins, tail, a part of the snout and the skull of an animal. This is the oldest fossil ever discovered in India. Alive, this animal would have been about 5.5 metres long with fins instead of feet. Its skeletal structure is very different from that of other aquatic animals of that time that have been discovered so far. This fossil is very similar to another dinosaur-like animal called the ‘eye-lizard.’ Both have extremely large eyes. It is assumed that this feature helped them to see better and to dive deeper into the ocean waters to hunt. 82

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The enormous size, well-preserved teeth and rigid skull suggest that this animal was a predator. It fed on smaller animals in its habitat. “This reptile first appeared as an eel-like creature. Over the next 40 million years, it adapted to living in the ocean. It must have had a body and fins, just like those of a dolphin, enabling it to swim fast and deep,” the team explained. The team concluded by mentioning that there is a lot more to be done, to learn which species it belongs to.

discovered (dis.kuh.vuhd): found something for the first time

enormous (eh.naw.muhs): very big in size

fossil (fo.sl): a dead animal or plant from a thousand years ago that has turned into rock predator (preh.day.tuh): an animal that kills and eats other animals species (spee.sheez): plants or animals of the same group

Chapter 11 • Reporting Important Details

E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 11A

World Cup Report Jahan is listening to a news report on the television about the World Cup. Listen to the opening lines of the news and record it.

Project 11B

India vs New Zealand Jahan further listens to the news report on the India vs New Zealand match. Listen to the key details and record it.

Project 11C

Match Highlights Jahan hears the ending lines of the news report on the match. Listen and record it.

Speak on the Spot Boost Your Speaking News Report Read the news report on the G20 Summit that took place in New Delhi, India. Then, share TWO important details from the report.

New Delhi, 11 September 2023

G20 Summit 2023 The 18th G20 Summit was successfully conducted in New Delhi on 9-10 September 2023. The Group of Twenty (G20) is the premier international forum for economic cooperation. It focuses on various issues such as trade, development, health, agriculture, energy, environment and climate change. The G20 members include Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the Republic of Korea, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, the European Union and the African Union. Along with the heads of these twenty nations, members of other organisations were also invited, like the UN, IMF, WHO, WTO, ILO, OECD and others. The Summit was held under the Indian Presidency, and its theme was ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ or ‘One Earth, One Family, One Future.’ The logo was inspired by the beautiful colours of India’s national flag–saffron, green, white and blue. It places Earth with a lotus and indicates India’s approach to living in harmony with nature. India showcased its cultural richness through diverse elements like Bharat Mandapam. There is a ‘culture corridor’ which displays the diverse traditions of 29 countries, including India and the special invitees to the G20. The Hindustani, Folk and Carnatic musical heritage of India was also showcased at the event. First, greet the audience and introduce the topic of the news report. Share the most important details, according to you. Speak in complete sentences.

Chapter 11 • Reporting Important Details

E-Speak 2 Project 11D

Practise at Home

What an Event! You have to don the cap of a news reporter. Think of an important event that happened in your school recently. Share it in 4-5 lines.

Gaming Zone We All Work Together

It’s Fun Time

Tick (ü) the professionals who are involved in news reporting.

News Reporter

Cameraman

Electrician

Writer

Postman

Field Reporter

Plan and Speak The Final Show Reporting an Event You have to perform the role of a news reporter. Think of a recent event that happened in your locality. Write about what happened there. Prepare and present the report in your class.

Tick (ü) an event from the given options.

Blood Donation Drive

Food Festival

• organised by a local NGO

• organised by a famous restaurant

• donors from across the city

• flavours from across India

• refreshments after donating

• participation by well-known chefs

blood

Handicrafts Exhibition

Tree Plantation

• organised by government officials

• organised by residents nearby

• products from across India

• participation by many students

• handmade products on sale

and parents • saplings given to plant at home

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Write: Draft a short news report about the event you chose.

(place)

(date, month, year)

: (title of the report)

(mention the event that you are covering) (tell the place and time)

(give 3-4 important details)

(end with a highlight of the event)

Reported by

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Practise: Share your report with family and friends. Present it with enthusiasm.

Present: Now, it’s time to present the report to your class!

Speak in a clear and expressive voice. Use hand gestures and facial expressions. Look at your classmates when presenting the report.

Notes Corner

Chapter 12

Campaigning for Social Cause Presenting a social campaign

A Plea for Cleanliness In the city of Agra, there lived a young girl named Agrima. She loved her city’s rich history and beautiful architecture, but the pollution in the Yamuna River made her sad. At school, Agrima talked to her friends Neha, Saloni, Saurav, and Rishi about the problem. They decided to do something about it in the upcoming Environment Day assembly. Together, they created posters, slogans, and a message on the theme ‘River Breathes Clean.’ On the big day, they stood on the stage, nervous but determined. Holding their poster, they began their presentation. ‘‘Rivers that unite, are in a fight. People we invite, to reduce plastic parasites.” Agrima: Good morning, principal, teachers, and friends. Today, we want to talk about something important: pollution caused by plastic. Have you noticed the mountain of plastic waste on the banks of our rivers? It’s a big problem that harms our rivers and the creatures that live in them. Saloni: I would remind everyone of our culture, that tells us to respect Mother Earth and the environment. This makes the current situation deeply concerning. 90

Saurav: A clean river is not just a resource—it is the lifeline of our communities and the countless creatures that call it home. This problem is not just about the river as it affects everything around us. We must act quickly. Rishi: This calls for a shared effort from all of us, as responsible citizens and stewards of our environment. With every plastic bottle we refuse and every plastic bag we replace with eco-friendly options, we safeguard the well-being of future generations.

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Neha: In conclusion, we would make a plea to all of you to join our ‘River Breathes Clean’ project. Let us take the first step towards cleaning the Yamuna and spreading the word across the city. Rishi: If you want to join us in this important work, please raise your hand. As they stepped down from the stage, students cheered. In the weeks that followed, students came up to them in large numbers to volunteer for the cause. The riverbanks of the Yamuna witnessed an army of young volunteers dedicated to their mission.

dedicated (deh.duh.kay.tuhd): focused on achieving something eco-friendly (ee.koh-frend.lee): not harmful to the environment plea (plee): a request made in an urgent and emotional manner stewards (styoo.uhds): people who are responsible for taking care of something volunteer (vo.luhn.teeuh): to support something without expecting payment

Chapter 12 • Campaigning for Social Cause

E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 12A

Safety First Pranati and Vartika are making people aware of the importance of obeying the speed limit. Listen to Pranati’s slogan and record it.

School Bus

Project 12B

Speed Limit Vartika too has prepared a slogan on the need to adhere to the speed limit. Listen to her and record it.

Project 12C

Call for Action Pranati and Vartika have prepared a call for action. Listen to them make a plea and record it.

Drive Safe

Speak on the Spot Boost Your Speaking Road Safety You decide to create awareness on road safety. You have to make a slogan and call for action on any ONE of the following topics. Safety First

Wear a seat belt while driving a four-wheeler

Wear a helmet while riding a two-wheeler drive responsibly

contribute to a safer future

take the pledge

obey traffic rules

create posters

buckle up for safety

raise awareness

guard your head

your safety, your responsibility

create posters

protect your lives

Let us join hands

safety comes first

Hi friends! I will present my campaign on … … (your slogan) … (your call for action) Start with the greetings. Use rhyming words to make catchy slogans. Speak loudly and clearly.

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E-Speak 2 Practise at Home

Project 12D

Our Environment You are worried about the poor condition of the environment. You decide to raise awareness to make it better. Talk about ONE environment-related topic, in 4-5 lines, to create awareness.

Gaming Zone It’s Slogan Time

It’s Fun Time

Complete the slogans with appropriate words or phrases. Use the rhyming words for your help. Trees

Pact

glow

fight

Diseases

React

slow

light

Please

Intact

throw

sight

Ride your bike, feel the breeze, Reduce emissions, ……………………………………..... Ditch the plastic, It’s time to act, Choose Reusables, ……………………………………….. Plant a tree, watch it grow, Clean the air, ……………………………………………….. Cracker-free night, stars shine bright, A peaceful festival, ……………………………………….

Plan and Speak The Final Show Save the Environment You decide to participate in an environment protection campaign. Choose any ONE of these causes. Create a social campaign on it. Finally, prepare and present your campaign in the class.

Choose any ONE of the following topics.

Climate Change

Pollution

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

Hello everyone, I am

I have chosen to raise an awareness against

(the cause you chose)

(your catchy slogan)

This cause calls for a shared effort from all of us because

I would like to remind everyone

I would like to request everyone to Chapter 12 • Campaigning for Social Cause

(impact of the problem)

(key message) (call for action)

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reduce greenhouse emissions

stop deforestation

stop global warming

use cleaner fuels

make sustainable choices

melting ice caps

educate and raise awareness

reduce, reuse, recycle

conserve energy and water

avoid using plastic

plant more trees

various diseases

Practise: Now, practise speaking in front of your elders, at home.

Present: Present your social campaign in the class.

Speak loudly and with confidence. You can read from the book.

You can prepare a poster and show it in class while you give your presentation. You can add your own sentences.

Notes Corner

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

Special Features • Activity-based Learning: The book offers joyful experiential activities that build English communication competencies. • Texts per the NEP 2020 Themes: The book has exciting and stimulating texts that pave the way for English communication activities. • Tech Integration: The book works in sync with the digital world, where various other activities and projects are undertaken. Learner outputs are evaluated through an AI-based speech recognition engine. • Teachers’ Manual: The book is complemented by the Teachers’ Manual that enables teachers to conduct each session effectively.

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