Conversations - Grade 1 - English_AY24

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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.

Conversations

About the Book

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CONVERSATIONS Achieve Fluency in Verbal Communication

Special Features

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• 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.

About Uolo Uolo partners with K-12 schools to provide technology-based learning programs. We believe pedagogy and technology must come together to deliver scalable learning experiences that generate measurable outcomes. Uolo is trusted by over 10,000 schools across India, South East Asia and the Middle East.

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

Times have changed. Today is not the time of memorising and copying. Students must be enabled to think for themselves and articulate their thoughts well. They should be able to participate meaningfully and confidently in day-to-day activities – whether they 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dr Laraine O'Connell

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We do

You do

Listen

Echo

Express and Repeat (E&R)

Fully guided; Modelled speaking by

Collaborative: Shared speaking

Independent practice and

the teacher

between the learners and the teacher

application by the learners

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

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Walkthrough Cover page of the chapter with serial number and name

Chapter text which showcases the target competency

First Day at School

Chapter 1

Animation video of the text

Well done, Tia. Well done, Tia! That’s a good try.

Talking Book

And in the end, when you leave, Just wave them goodbye!

Meetings and Greetings Greeting others

Keywords from the text with meaning and pronunciation

Wake up, Tia. Wake up, Tia! It’s your first day.

Go to school, meet new friends.

What will you say?

First, I’ll say good morning,

fine (fyn): good and healthy

leave (leev): to go away from a place

Hello, and how are you?

meet (meet): to come together face to face with someone wake up (vayk.up): to get up after sleep

And when they say the same to me,

wave (vayv): to move the hand from side to side in the air to say hello or goodbye to someone

I’ll say I’m fine, thank you.

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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

Speak on the Spot

Practise at Home

Boost Your Speaking

Project 1A

E-Speak 2 A fun worksheet aligned with the theme

Good to See You!

Good Morning!

Imagine your teacher is your friend. You meet your friend after a long time. Say the greetings politely.

Sneha greets her mother after she wakes up. Listen to her and record it.

Hello … ! (name of your friend)

Good Day!

I am fine.

Sneha says something to her father before he goes to the office. Listen and record it.

Project 1C

Goodbye!

It’s Fun Time

I am doing well.

at my uncle’s house.

on a vacation.

Thank you so much.

I missed you all too.

See you. …

Goodbye!

Bye. Take care.

Have a good day.

Look at the teacher when you speak.

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Good morning

Good night

You too ma’am/ sir.

I am fine, thank you

Hello

Nice to meet you.

Smile and be polite.

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Good morning/ Good How are you?

Good evening

Prompts for thinking and speaking; with no expectation of writing

See you in school tomorrow. Goodbye!

That is so sweet of you.

Sneha’s grandfather greets her before she leaves for school.

Listen to her reply and record it.

Gaming Zone Match the pictures with the greetings. One has been done for you.

Hope you had fun. We missed you at school. on a trip.

It is your birthday today. You ha Practise greeting aloud. Then, p

1Write: Complete the sentenc

Greetings

I was …

Oh! …

The

Welcome Back to Scho

You meet the principal of your school in the corridor.

What will you say? Tell us in 1-2 lines.

Where were you?

I am good.

Plan

Practise at Home

Greet the Principal

Hi … ! How are you? (your name)

… Thank you for asking.

Project 1B

Project 1D

I am doing well

Quick tips for smart speaking

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Final speaking activity based on planned presentations by learners

Project 1D

E-Speak 2

Plan and Speak

Practise at Home

The Final Show

Activity name and description Gaming Zone

Greet the Principal

You meet the principal of your school in the corridor.

What will you say? Tell us in 1-2 lines.

Greetings

It is your birthday today. You have to give sweets to your teachers.

Practise greeting aloud. Then, present it in the classroom.

1Write: Complete the sentences.

Template for draftingGood the evening presentation; supported with Good morning prompts

You can read from the book.

Good morning/ Good afternoon How are you?

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Notes Corner

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Have a good day!

I am fine, thank you I am doing well

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(name of the student)

Happy birthday to you!

You too ma’am/ sir.

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Smile and look at your teacher when you speak.

. It is my birthday today.

Good night

Hello

Instruction on how to present in class

Speak politely and loudly.

ma’am/sir.

Match the pictures with the greetings. One has been done for you.

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3 Present: Present your lines to the class.

Welcome Back to School!

It’s Fun Time

Guidance on how to practise at home

2 Practise: At home, practise saying the greetings with an elder.

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I am good, thanks.

Thank you

Good afternoon

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CONTENTS

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Meetings and Greetings

1

Time to Rhyme

9

Magic Words

17

Listen and Do

25

About Myself

33

My Family and Friends

41

My Daily Routine

49

Let Us Talk

57

Can I Have It?

65

I Ask Questions

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My Feelings

81

Let Me Tell You!

89

First Day at School

My Pet Friends

Sharing Is Caring

Let’s Get Fit!

Vihaan Welcomes a Guest

Dear Diary

Ready for School

The Painting

Sana Makes Three Wishes

Who Will Win?

My Friend Dino!

A Day at the Zoo

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Chapter Outcomes Chapter No.

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Chapter Title

Big Skill

Listening Speaking Competencies

Meetings and Greetings

Greeting others

Greet others Respond to greetings

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Time to Rhyme

Singing poems or rhymes

Sing short poems and rhymes Sing poems and rhymes with action

3

Magic Words

Using polite expressions

Use polite expressions in day-to-day interactions Respond to polite expressions

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Listen and Do

Following and giving simple instructions

Understand and follow simple action commands Use simple action words to give clear instructions

5

About Myself

Talking about oneself

Understand simple questions about oneself Respond to basic questions about oneself using simple words/phrases

6

My Family and Friends

Talking about family and friends

Understand simple questions about family and friends Respond to basic questions about one’s family and friends using simple words/phrases

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My Daily Routine

Sharing one’s daily routine

Understand simple questions about one’s daily routine Respond to basic questions about one’s daily routine, using simple words/phrases

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Let Us Talk

Participating in simple conversations

Understand simple questions during a conversation Respond to simple questions using a few words during a conversation

Can I Have It?

Making polite requests

Make simple requests politely Respond to requests politely

I Ask Questions

Asking simple questions

Ask simple questions using what, who and where Ask simple questions in a conversation

My Feelings

Sharing one’s feelings

Express simple feelings like happy, sad, proud, excited and worried Show emotions while expressing one’s feelings

Let Me Tell You

Sharing one’s experiences

Understand simple questions about one’s experiences Answer simple questions about one’s experiences

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10 11

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Chapter 1

Meetings and Greetings Greeting others

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First Day at School

Wake up, Tia. Wake up, Tia! It’s your first day.

Go to school, meet new friends.

What will you say?

First, I’ll say good morning, Hello, and how are you?

And when they say the same to me, I’ll say I’m fine, thank you.

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Well done, Tia. Well done, Tia! That’s a good try.

And in the end, when you leave,

Talking Book

Just wave them goodbye!

fine (fyn): good and healthy

leave (leev): to go away from a place

meet (meet): to come together face to face with someone wake up (vayk.up): to get up after sleep

wave (vayv): to move the hand from side to side in the air to say hello or goodbye to someone

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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 1A

Good Morning!

Sneha greets her mother after she wakes up. Listen to her and record it.

Project 1B

Good Day!

Sneha says something to her father before he goes to the office. Listen and record it.

Project 1C

Goodbye!

Sneha’s grandfather greets her before she leaves for school.

Listen to her reply and record it.

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Speak on the Spot Boost Your Speaking

Good to See You! Imagine your teacher is your friend. You meet your friend after a long time. Say the greetings politely.

Hello … ! (name of your friend)

Hi … ! How are you? (your name)

… Thank you for asking.

I am fine.

Where were you?

I am good.

I am doing well.

I was …

Hope you had fun. We missed you at school. on a trip.

at my uncle’s house.

Oh! …

on a vacation.

See you in school tomorrow. Goodbye!

That is so sweet of you.

Thank you so much.

I missed you all too.

See you. …

Goodbye!

Bye. Take care.

Have a good day.

Nice to meet you.

Smile and be polite.

Look at the teacher when you speak.

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E-Speak 2 Project 1D

Practise at Home

Greet the Principal

You meet the principal of your school in the corridor.

What will you say? Tell us in 1-2 lines.

Gaming Zone It’s Fun Time

Greetings

Match the pictures with the greetings. One has been done for you.

Good evening

Good morning

Good night

Hello

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Plan and Speak The Final Show

Welcome Back to School!

It is your birthday today. You have to give sweets to your teachers.

Practise greeting aloud. Then, present it in the classroom.

1Write: Complete the sentences.

ma’am/sir.

Good morning/ Good afternoon How are you?

(name of the student)

.

. It is my birthday today.

Happy birthday to you! .

Have a good day!

You too ma’am/ sir.

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I am good, thanks.

Thank you

Good afternoon

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2 Practise: At home, practise saying the greetings with an elder.

3 Present: Present your lines to the class.

Speak politely and loudly.

You can read from the book.

Smile and look at your teacher when you speak.

Notes Corner

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Chapter 2

Time to Rhyme Singing poems or rhymes

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My Pet Friends

Lily is my cat, Who sleeps on the mat.

Timmy is my dog, Who plays with a log.

Kiki is a cute little mouse, Who runs all around the house.

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They like to play in the rain, And I like to play with my train.

Talking Book

I see them talking in the moonlight, They play together and never fight!

around (a.round): everywhere little (lit.uhl): something that is small mat (mat): a piece of cloth on which you sit or lie down moonlight (moon.lyt): light that comes from the moon together (tuh.geh.thuh): with each other

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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 2A

My Teacher

Leena wrote a poem for her teacher. Listen to her poem and record it.

Project 2B

You Teach Me

In her poem, Leena talks about what her teacher teaches her. Listen and record it.

Project 2C

Thank You, Teacher!

Leena thanks her teacher in her poem. Listen and record it.

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Speak on the Spot Boost Your Speaking

Let Us Sing Sing the poem The Funny Bunny with your teacher. Then, present the poem to the class.

The Funny Bunny I am a bunny, Cute and funny.

I can jump and hop, I never stop.

I sleep, I eat, Many animals I meet.

Sing the poem loudly and in tune.

Use hand actions and face expressions.

You can read from the book.

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E-Speak 2 Project 2D

Practise at Home

I Like It

It is fun to listen to rhymes! What is the name of your favourite rhyme? What is it about? Tell us in 1-2 lines.

Gaming Zone Oh, I Know This!

It’s Fun Time

Circle the rhymes that you know.

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

Hickory Dickory Dock

Cobbler Cobbler

Humpty Dumpty

Jack and Jill

Hey Diddle Diddle

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Plan and Speak The Final Show

My Favourite Rhyme All of us love to sing rhymes. Practise singing your favourite rhyme with actions. Then, present it in the class.

1Write: Write about your favourite rhyme.

Hello!

My favourite rhyme is It is about

. .

Listen to my rhyme!

(Sing your rhyme)

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2 Practise: Now, practise singing the rhyme in front of your parents, at home.

3 Present: It’s time for you to present your rhyme to the class!

Use actions when you sing the rhyme.

Sing in tune and with expressions.

Smile and look at your friends when you sing the rhyme.

Notes Corner

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Chapter 3

Magic Words Using polite expressions

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Sharing Is Caring

It is Sara’s first day at school. She sits with Ruchi.

“Please take out your drawing books and crayons,” says the teacher.

Sara says to Ruchi, “Excuse me!

I do not have crayons. Can you please share with me?”

“Sure!” says Ruchi. “Thank you so much,” says Sara.

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Talking Book

It is lunchtime now. Uh-oh! Ruchi did not bring her lunch.

Sara says to Ruchi, “You can share my food.”

Ruchi thanks Sara. Sara says, “You are welcome, Ruchi.”

This is how Sara makes a new friend.

bring (bring): to take something to a place

excuse me (ik.skyooz.me): you say it if you want someone to listen to you share (shair): to give something that you have

thanks (thanks): a nice thing to say when someone helps you

welcome (wel.kum): a nice thing to say when someone says thank you

Chapter 3 • Magic Words

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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 3A

Please Tell Me

Arpit is asking his sister, Maya, to tell him a story. Listen and record it.

Project 3B

Let Me Tell You

Maya replies to Arpit. Listen to her and record it.

Project 3C

Thank You!

Arpit thanks his sister. Listen to him and record it.

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Speak on the Spot Boost Your Speaking

I Am Hungry You came back from school. You are hungry. Say the lines with your teacher.

... Mom! Good evening, ... (name of the student) I am very hungry. ... make something for me?

Sure. What do you want to eat?

I want to eat ...

Okay. I will make it. Did you wash your hands? ... mom. I forgot it. I will wash them now.

Good girl. ... mom! no

good evening

can you please

please

thank you

excuse me

sorry

hello

Speak loudly and politely.

You can read from the book.

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E-Speak 2 Practise at Home

Project 3D

Oops!

You spilled water on your friend. What will you say? Say it in 1-2 lines.

Gaming Zone It’s Fun Time

Circle the Words

Read the words given below. Circle them.

H

E

L

L

O

Z

A

W

P

L

E

A

S

E

S

L

J

Q

K

U

O

N

B

S

O

R

R

Y

W

E

L

C

O

M

E

SORRY WELCOME

PLEASE HELLO

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Plan and Speak The Final Show

What Will I Say? We should always be polite. Choose any TWO sentences and write what you will say. Then, speak about them in the class.

1Write: Write the polite expressions.

I see my friend in the class. I say

.

I borrow my friend’s eraser. I say

.

I give back my teacher’s pencil. I say

.

My friend thanks me for picking up her notebook. I say

.

I go home from school. I say

.

I break my friend’s crayon. I say

.

I want my sister’s colours. I say

.

I want to talk to a new friend. I say

.

goodbye

please

sorry

hi

thank you

hello

welcome

excuse me

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2 Practise: Practise these lines at home with an elder.

3 Present: Now, say any two sentences in the classroom.

Speak politely.

Speak with expressions and hand actions.

Look at your friends when you speak.

Use the help words.

Notes Corner

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Chapter 4

Listen and Do Following and giving simple instructions

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Let’s Get Fit! A B C

Tap your left foot, tap, tap, tap.

Clap both hands, clap, clap, clap.

Shake your body, shake, shake, shake.

Raise your hands, wave, wave, wave.

Tap and clap and shake and wave.

Tap and clap and shake and wave.

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Talking Book

Hop like a bunny, hop, hop, hop.

Don’t move now, stop, stop, stop.

Sit on the floor, sit, sit, sit.

Quickly stand up, you are so fit!

A B C

bunny (bun.ee): a rabbit fit (fit): to be healthy quickly (kwik.lee): fast raise (reyz): to lift something up shake (sheyk): to move from side to side or up and down

Chapter 4 • Listen and Do

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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 4A

I Jump

Reva sings a poem on what she does to stay fit. Listen and record it.

Project 4B

Daily Habit

Reva talks about when she hops. Listen and record it.

Project 4C

I Am Fit

Reva talks about what she enjoys.

Listen and record it.

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Speak on the Spot Boost Your Speaking

Teacher Says…

Listen to the teacher. Do the action that the teacher says. Then, say TWO action words aloud.

I say...

shake your head

tap your feet

clap your hands

dance

Now, say TWO actions aloud. Others will do that action. read

sit

bend

laugh

walk

I say...

jump

Listen carefully.

Do the actions correctly.

Speak loudly.

Chapter 4 • Listen and Do

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E-Speak 2 Project 4D

Practise at Home

Stay Healthy

We should stay healthy. What can you tell your friend to do daily to stay healthy. Tell us in 1-2 lines.

Gaming Zone Action Words

It’s Fun Time

Match the actions with the words. One has been done for you. swim

walk

run

climb

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Plan and Speak The Final Show

Let’s Stay Healthy Write how you will stay healthy. Practise saying your lines at home. Then, tell your friends in the class.

1Tick (ü) any ONE healthy habit you want to talk about.

Wash hands

Wash face

Brush teeth

2Write: Write the steps for that healthy habit. put your hands in water

open the tap

close the tap

wash your hands

take soap and rub them

put toothpaste on brush

brush your teeth

clean your hands with water

rinse your mouth

wash your face

use face wash

wipe your face

wipe your hands

Chapter 4 • Listen and Do

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Hello!

Let us

.

(write the topic here)

Step 1:

.

Step 2:

.

Step 3:

.

Step 4:

.

Thank you.

3Practise: At home, practise saying the steps many times in front of your parents.

4Present: Now, talk about the healthy habit with actions. Your friends will listen and follow.

Speak loudly, using actions.

You can read from the book.

You can add more steps if you want.

Notes Corner

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Chapter 5

About Myself Talking about oneself

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Vihaan Welcomes a Guest

Vihaan: Hello, Uncle! How are you?

Adarsh uncle: Hi, Vihaan! I am well, thank you. What are you doing?

Vihaan: Colouring! Come, Uncle. I will show you.

Adarsh uncle: Wow! These flowers look lovely. Do you like drawing?

Vihaan: Yes, Uncle! I love drawing.

Adarsh uncle: Which class are you in?

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Talking Book

Vihaan: I am in class 1C. My class teacher is Tanya ma’am.

Adarsh uncle: Wonderful! Which school do you go to?

Vihaan: I go to Peach Kids’ School.

I love my school.

Adarsh uncle: I am so happy to hear that. Where is your papa?

Vihaan: He is in the kitchen.

Come, let’s go.

hear (heeuh): listen to kitchen (ki.chn): the place where we cook lovely (luhv.lee): beautiful well (wel): in good health wonderful (vuhn.duh.ful): very good

Chapter 5 • About Myself

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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 5A

Hi Nabhya!

Nabhya tells us about herself.

Listen and record it.

Project 5B

How Old Am I?

Nabhya tells us her age. Listen and record it.

Project 5C

My Birthday

Nabhya talks about her birthday.

Listen and record it.

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Speak on the Spot Boost Your Speaking

Myself You have to tell your class all about yourself. Think and say your lines.

Hello!

My name is …

I am in class …

My birthday is on … (date) The name of my teacher is …

The name of my school is …

I live in …

Look at your friends when you speak.

Speak loudly and with a smile.

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E-Speak 2 Project 5D

Practise at Home

My Favourite Food

We enjoy eating the food we like. Tell us about your favourite food, in 1-2 lines.

Gaming Zone Everyday Activities

It’s Fun Time

Tick () the activities you like to do.

Gardening

Singing

Swimming

reading

Running

Painting

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Plan and Speak The Final Show

My Favourites Think and choose THREE of your favourite things. Write about them.

Practise and present your lines in the class.

1Tick () any three things you wish to tell the class about.

food

toy

game

colour

animal

cartoon

festival

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2 Write: Complete the sentences.

Hello! I am …………………………… .

My favourite ………………………..............…… is ………………………..............…… . (the thing you chose)

(tell your favourite)

(the thing you chose)

(tell your favourite)

(the thing you chose)

(tell your favourite)

My favourite ………………………..............…… is ………………………..............…… .

My favourite ………………………..............…… is ………………………..............…… .

3 Practise: Practise saying these lines with your family.

4 Present: Now, share your favourite things with the class.

Speak in complete sentences.

You can read from the book if you want to.

Notes Corner

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Chapter 6

My Family and Friends Talking about family and friends

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11 June 2022, Saturday

Varun and Tarun are here. They are my twin cousins. They look the same!

They are so naughty. They switch off the fan when I am sleeping.

They keep jumping on the bed.

They hide my toys in my parents’ cupboard.

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When Papa scolds Varun, he points at Tarun. When Mumma scolds Tarun, he points at Varun.

Talking Book

I also have a lot of fun with them.

We ride our cycles in the garden.

We love to feed Billo, the street cat.

I love my cousins. I miss them when they go home.

cousins (kuh.znz): children of one’s uncle or aunt

cupboard (kuh.buhd): a place to keep clothes and books feed (feed): to give food to

switch off (swich off): to turn off

twins (tvins): two children born to the same mother at the same time

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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 6A

Rishabh’s Family

Rishabh talks about his family.

Listen and record it.

Project 6B

Family Members

Rishabh talks about his family members. Listen and record it.

Project 6C

I Love My Family

Rishabh tells us why he loves his family. Listen and record it.

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Speak on the Spot Boost Your Speaking

My Family Your teacher will ask you questions about your family. Answer them.

How many members are there in your family?

There are ... members in my family.

What is your father’s name?

My father’s name is ...

What does your father do?

My father is a/an ...

What is your mother’s name?

My mother’s name is ...

What does your mother do?

My mother is a/an ...

Do you have a sister? ... , I have/do not have a sister.

Speak politely.

Look at the teacher when you answer.

Chapter 6 • My Family and Friends

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E-Speak 2 Project 6D

Practise at Home

My Best Friend

We love our best friends. What is the name of your best friend? What do you like about him/her? Tell us in 1-2 lines.

Gaming Zone It’s Fun Time

Family Members

Match the pictures with the family members. One has been done for you. father

sister

grandmother

grandfather

brother

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Plan and Speak The Final Show

Hey Best Friend!

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

1Write: Complete the sentences.

The name of my best friend is She/He lives in She/He studies in

(place where he lives)

(name of the school)

. . .

Her/His favourite colour is

.

Her/His favourite food is We play

. together.

cricket

football

hopscotch

hide-and-seek

snakes and ladders

ludo

badminton

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2 Practise: Practise your lines in front of your elders.

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

Speak loudly.

Smile and look at your friends when you speak.

Do not be scared.

Notes Corner

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Chapter 7

My Daily Routine Sharing one’s daily routine

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Ready for School

It’s time for school.

The clock rings in my ear.

I rub two sleepy eyes, Now I can see clear.

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I wear my dress, And brush my teeth.

Put gloves on my hands, And socks on my feet.

A scarf round my neck, Blue hat on my head.

Then mom says, “It’s Sunday,” “Climb back into bed.”

Talking Book

climb (klime): to go up

gloves (gluhvz): pieces of clothing for the hands

scarf (skaaf): a piece of cloth that is worn around the neck see clear (see kleeuh): see easily

sleepy (slee.pee): needing more sleep

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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 7A

After I Wake Up

Riku’s friend asks him, ‘What do you do after you wake up?’. Listen to Riku’s reply and record it.

Project 7B

For Breakfast

Riku tells his friend what he eats for breakfast. Listen and record it.

Project 7C

In School

Riku’s friend asks him, ‘What do you do at your school?’. Listen to Riku’s reply and record it.

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Speak on the Spot Boost Your Speaking

After School We all do different things after school. Say THREE things that you do after school.

ride bicycle

eat food

read story

play with toys

do my homework

exercise

watch TV

take a nap

Hello! I am ...

After school, I ...

Then, I ...

I also ...

Speak loudly.

You can also give your own answers.

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E-Speak 2 Project 7D

Practise at Home

In the Evening

We do a lot of fun things in the evening. Tell us, in 1-2 lines, what you like to do the most in the evening.

Gaming Zone Daily Activities

It’s Fun Time

Look at the daily activities. Number them in the correct order. One has been done for you.

1

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Plan and Speak The Final Show

Before I Sleep Write what you do at night before going to bed. Then, practise and tell your friends in the class.

1Write: Complete the sentences.

pack my bag

brush my teeth

take a bath

change my clothes

read a story

drink some milk

Hello! My name is

.

Before going to bed, I

.

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2 Practise: Read the sentences aloud. Practise many times at home.

3 Present: Now, say the sentences in the classroom.

Speak loudly.

Smile and look at your friends when you speak.

Do not be scared.

You can also give your own answers.

Notes Corner

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Chapter 8

Let Us Talk

Participating in simple conversations

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The Painting

One day, King Akbar said, “Birbal, make me a painting.”

Birbal said, “But I can’t draw.”

The King said, “You have to do it.”

The next week, Birbal came with a painting.

And it had some blue, brown and green spots on it!

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Talking Book

Akbar asked, “What is this, Birbal?”

Birbal said, “Cows eating grass under the blue sky!”

Akbar asked, “Where are the cows? Where is the grass?”

Birbal said, “The cows ate the grass and left!”

King Akbar laughed and gave Birbal a big prize.

left (left): went away

painting (peyn.ting): a picture made with paints or colours prize (pryz): to win something for good work spots (spots): small marks

under (uhn.duh): below something

Chapter 8 • Let Us Talk

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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 8A

Tring Tring

Sanju’s grandmother asks him, ‘How are you?’ Listen to his reply and record it.

Project 8B

Grandma Calls

Grandma asks Sanju, ‘How is your school going?’ Listen to his reply and record it.

Project 8C

Evening Time

Sanju’s grandmother asks, ‘What do you do in the evening?’ Listen to his reply and record it.

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Speak on the Spot Boost Your Speaking

Favourite Cartoon Show

Imagine your teacher is your cousin Tony. He asks you about your favourite cartoon show. Answer his questions politely.

Hi ... How are you?

I am fine.

Hi Tony ...

I am good.

I am doing well.

Which is your favourite cartoon show?

I like to watch ...

Why do you like this cartoon?

I like this cartoon because ... it is funny

it is colourful

it has animals

it has magic

When do you watch this cartoon?

I watch this cartoon ... on Sundays

in the afternoon

in the evening

every day

Look at your teacher when you speak.

Answer politely.

You can give your own answers.

Chapter 8 • Let Us Talk

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E-Speak 2 Project 8D

Practise at Home

What I See

Look at the picture carefully. Say the things that you see in the picture, in 1-2 lines.

Gaming Zone It’s Fun Time

Find the Things

Look at the picture. Circle and tell Rohan where these things are.

1. Scissors 2. Flower 3. Bookshelf 4. Girl with the pink book 5. Blue ball

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Plan and Speak The Final Show

On the Way Your teacher asks you questions about your ride to school. Complete the lines. Practise saying them at home. Then, answer her questions politely.

1Write: Complete the sentences.

Good morning,

.

(name of student)

Good morning, ma’am/sir.

How do you come to school?

I come to school by bus

by car

.

by scooter

on foot

on a bicycle

What do you see while coming to school?

I see

on the way to school.

What do you see on the streets when going home?

I see

on the streets.

birds

cars

houses

dogs

parks

lights

cows

shops

buses

markets

hospital

trees

Do you also see other children on your way?

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2Practise: Practise your lines in front of your elders.

3 Present: Present your lines in the class.

Answer politely.

Look at your teacher when you speak.

You can give your own answers.

Notes Corner

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Chapter 9

Can I Have It? Making polite requests

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Sana Makes Three Wishes

Sana is crying. She broke her favourite toy truck.

“You have three wishes,” she hears a voice. It is an angel!

Sana is so excited when she hears the angel’s voice. She says, “Can you please fix this truck?”

“Sure!” says the angel. “Here is your truck, as good as new.”

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Talking Book

Sana picks up the truck and says, “Thank you!”

The angel asks, “What is your next wish?”

“My brother and I want a cute puppy.

Please make this come true.”

“Yes, my child! Promise me you will take care of it,” says the angel.

“I will, I will!” says Sana. “For my last wish, I want my family to always be happy.”

The angel says, “Sana, you are very kind!

All your wishes will come true now!”

Then, the angel hugs Sana and waves her goodbye.

angel (ayn.juhl): a kind person with magical powers fix (fiks): to make it work or repair

promise (praw.muhs): to say that you will do something for sure puppy (puh·pee): a baby dog

true (troo): to make it real or happen

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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 9A

The Picnic

Rohan requests something from his father. Listen and record it.

Project 9B

My New Bat

Rohan requests something from his mother. Listen and record it.

Project 9C

Help Me, Rohan

Rohan’s brother requests, ‘Can you please help me clean my cupboard?’ Listen to what Rohan says and record it.

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Speak on the Spot Boost Your Speaking

Simple Requests Look at the pictures. Tick (ü) the correct requests. Say the requests aloud.

To go to washroom

• May I go to the washroom, please?

• I am going to the washroom.

To sit with your friend

• Can I sit with my friend today?

• I will sit with my friend.

To enter your classroom

• May I enter the class, please?

• I will enter the class.

To fill your water bottle

• I need to go and fill my water bottle.

• Can I please go and fill my water bottle?

Speak politely when you make requests.

Smile when you speak.

Look at your teacher and friends.

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E-Speak 2 Project 9D

Practise at Home

Can I Borrow?

Your friend has requested to borrow your colour pencils. What will you say to him/her? Tell us in 1-2 lines.

Gaming Zone Fun with Requests!

It’s Fun Time

Circle the requests that you will make in a park.

Can I please ride your bicycle?

May I please play with you?

May I please borrow your pencil?

Can I play on the slide?

Could you please read me a story?

Can you please make my favourite dish?

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Plan and Speak The Final Show

I Am Hungry!

Imagine your teacher is your mother. You are back from the park. You request her to make your favourite dish. Complete the lines and present them in the class.

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

Good evening, Mummy!

Good evening, I am very hungry.

(name)

.

my favourite dish.

Sure.

.

What do you want to eat? make a sandwich?

Okay! Can You help me? . I can wash the vegetables.

Thank you.

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Can you please

Sure

Yes

That is so nice of you.

Can you please make

Could you please cook Okay

Could you please

2Practise: Read the lines aloud in front of an elder. Practise many times with expressions.

3 Present: Now, share your request with the class.

Speak politely.

You can read from the book.

Look at your teacher and your friends when you speak.

Notes Corner

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Chapter 10

I Ask Questions Asking simple questions

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Who Will Win?

Jatin: Hi Avni! Good to see you.

Avni: Hi Jatin! Good to see you too.

Jatin: What should we play today?

Avni: Um… It is a breezy day today. So, how about flying kites?

Jatin: Of course! But where can we fly them from?

Avni: We can fly them from my terrace.

Jatin: Great! Let me go and get my butterfly-shaped kite.

Which kite will you fly?

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Talking Book

Avni: I will fly my dragon-shaped kite. It is a big and beautiful kite!

Jatin: Let us see which kite flies the highest.

Avni: Yes, let us see. The kite that flies the highest wins.

Jatin: This is going to be so much fun! Let us see who wins.

Avni: Yes! Let us see who wins!

beautiful (byoo.tuh.ful): very pretty breezy day (bree.zee day): a day when wind blows shaped (shaypt): to be in a form or outline terrace (ter.us): a flat area at the top of a building or house today (tu.day): on this day

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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 10A

Party Time

Misha’s family is going to a party.

Listen to what she asks her father and record it.

Project 10B

Birthday Party

Misha asks her brother questions about the party. Listen and record it.

Project 10C

Dress Up

Misha asks her mother about her dress for the party. Listen and record it.

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Speak on the Spot Boost Your Speaking

My New Friend Imagine your teacher is a new friend you made at a party. Ask him/her any TWO questions.

… is your name?

My name is Rachna. … do you live?

I live in Kamlesh Nagar. … is your best friend?

Trisha is my best friend. … is the name of your school?

The name of my school is Hilltop Public School. … do you go to play?

I go to play at the park.

Who

What

Where

Speak in complete sentences.

You can read from the book.

Look at your teacher when you ask the questions.

You can ask any other questions, too.

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E-Speak 2 Project 10D

Practise at Home

Yummy Ice Cream!

You see a big box of ice cream at home. It is not opened yet. Ask your parents 1-2 questions about it.

Gaming Zone It’s Fun Time

What? Where? Who?

Match the question word with the correct sentence. One has been done for you.

What

do you live?

Who

is your favourite colour?

Where

is your father’s name?

Which

is your best friend?

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Plan and Speak The Final Show

That Is So Nice!

Tick (ü) any one object that you saw with your friend. Write TWO questions about it. Practise and ask them in the class.

1Write: Write your questions here.

Hello friends!

I will ask about ………………………................................. . (the object you have chosen)

..............................................................................................................................? ..............................................................................................................................?

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2 Practise: Practise by asking your parents the questions.

3 Present: Ask the questions in the class.

Speak in complete sentences.

Ask questions politely and with a smile.

Notes Corner

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Chapter 11

My Feelings Sharing one’s feelings

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My Friend Dino!

My favourite toy is Dino. Oh! It is so soft. It has green fur. It also has little pink ears. And it has cute white teeth. I love Dino. I always sleep with Dino.

This morning, I could not find Dino.

“Mother, have you seen Dino?”

I asked Mother.

“No, I have not seen it,” said Mother.

“Father, have you seen Dino?”

I asked Father.

“No, I have not seen it,” said Father.

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Talking Book

Where is Dino? Is it lost? I am so worried! What can I do?

I look for Dino behind the curtain. I look for Dino under the bed. I look for Dino in the almirah. But it is nowhere to be found. I sit in the garden with a sad face.

“Have you seen Dino?” I asked Rocky, my dog.

Rocky cannot see me sad. He sniffs around the house to find Dino. After a few minutes, Rocky runs towards me! He has something in his mouth.

Hurray! It is Dino, my favourite toy! Oh! I am so happy! Rocky always makes me proud.

I dance around the room with Dino and Rocky. They are my best friends!

behind (buh.hined): at the back of something or someone fur (fur): soft hair on animals proud (prowd): feeling happy about doing something well sniffs (snifs): breathes in quickly to smell worried (wuh.rid): being sad or upset

Chapter 11 • My Feelings

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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 11A

My Favourite Candy

Harish eats his favourite candy.

Listen to how he feels and record it.

Project 11B

Oops… My Bottle

Harish broke his water bottle. Listen to how he is feeling and record it.

Project 11C

What a Surprise!

Harish got a gift from his father.

Listen to his feelings and record it.

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Speak on the Spot Boost Your Speaking

How I Feel Tell your class about when you feel these emotions.

I feel happy when …

I eat tasty food

I play with my friends I watch cartoons

my teacher gives me a star I get a prize

I feel sad when …

my friend is absent

I break my things

my mother scolds me

I lose my things

my brother does not play with me

I feel angry when … someone breaks my toys

someone loses my things

my friend breaks my coloured pencils

someone tears my page

my uniform gets dirty

Speak in complete sentences.

You can give your own answers.

Speak with expressions.

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E-Speak 2 Project 11D

Practise at Home

It’s Picnic Day

You are going on a picnic with your family. Tell us how you are feeling, in 1-2 lines.

Gaming Zone Guess the Feeling

It’s Fun Time

Match the sentences with the correct feeling.

Riya is meeting her friend today. worried

Riya’s brother is sick today. happy

It is Riya’s birthday today. sad

Riya is not able to find her notebook. excited

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Plan and Speak The Final Show

A Day at the Park Write how you feel when you play in the park.

Then, practise and say THREE lines about it to your class.

1Write: Complete the sentences.

Hello friends.

I feel ……………… when I play in the park.

I feel ……………… when I see a lot of packets thrown on the ground.

When my friend gets hurt, I feel ……………….. .

I feel ………………. when I push someone by mistake.

I am very …………………. when I meet my friends at the park.

happy

sad worried

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excited scared

angry upset

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2 Practise: At home, practise with an elder.

3 Present: Present three lines in the class.

Speak with expressions.

Smile and look at your friends when you speak.

Do not be scared.

Notes Corner

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Chapter 12

Let Me Tell You! Sharing one’s experiences

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A Day at the Zoo

Good morning, everyone.

Let me tell you about my day at the zoo.

It was a sunny morning. I was so excited. Mumma, Papa, and I were going to the zoo.

I wore my favourite black dress and red shoes. I also took my sunglasses.

We first saw two giraffes. I looked at their long necks. I wondered how many necklaces they can wear!

Then, we saw the angry lion. I thought, “What joke can make him laugh?”

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Talking Book

We saw many more animals. But the funniest was the gorilla. She made silly faces at me. She also tried to take my sunglasses. I loved my zoo visit. Now, I want to hear about yours.

-Juhi

excited (ik.sai.tid): very happy

necklaces (nek.lesses): pieces of jewellery worn around the neck silly (si.lee): funny

sunny (sun.ee): bright, full of sunlight wondered (wuhn.duhd): thought

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E-Speak 1 Practise at Home Project 12A

Fun Time!

Mina went to a new cinema hall.

Listen to what she says and record it.

Project 12B

How Was It?

Mina talks about what the film was like. Listen to her and record it.

Project 12C

What I Ate?

Mina talks about what she ate at the cinema hall. Listen and record it.

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Speak on the Spot Boost Your Speaking

I Love to Play!

A new park has opened in your neighbourhood. You went to the park with your family. Tell the class what you did there.

There is a new park near my house.

It is very …

I went with my …

(who you went with)

I took … to the park.

I saw … at the park.

I played …

The day was … beautiful food grass

big

pretty

handkerchief plants

catch the ball sunny

green

small

cap trees

sunglasses butterflies

dog-and-the-bone rainy

who you went with mat children

ice-water

bright

cricket cool

slide

bottle swing

hide-and-seek badminton hot

Speak loudly.

You can give your own answers.

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E-Speak 2 Practise at Home

Project 12D

What I Did Today

We do so many things in a day. Say the things that you did today, in 1-2 lines.

Gaming Zone Sometimes, Always

It’s Fun Time

Look at the pictures. Colour the box green if you always do it.

Colour it blue if you do it sometimes.

fly kite

eat ice cream

read books

exercise

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Plan and Speak The Final Show

What I Did Yesterday Write about what you did yesterday. Practise saying it aloud. Then, say the lines in the class.

1Write: Complete the sentences.

Hi! My name is

.

Yesterday, I ate

.

I played

.

I watched a

.

I went

.

I talked to my

.

Thank you. sandwich football show

dosa

dal and rice

run-and-catch film

market father

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paratha

hide-and-seek mall

friend’s

grandma

snakes and ladders

park

cartoon

space

house

school

mother

cousin

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2Practise: Practise saying your lines with an elder.

3 Present: Now, say the sentences in the classroom.

Speak loudly.

Look at your friends when you speak.

Smile when you speak.

Notes Corner

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AI-powered exercises

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CONVERSATIONS Achieve Fluency in Verbal Communication

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