Episodes from Our Lives

About the Chapter: Through this chapter, learners will develop the skill of narrating personal experiences around travel – verbally and digitally. Listening Speaking Competencies: Students will be able to • Appreciate a narrative experience while listening to it. • Narrate travel experiences in detail with appropriate vocal and facial expressions.

Part A - Period 1

10 min

A Trip to Paradise

• Read the story aloud OR play the Talking Book in the class. • Ask questions as follows. Invite responses from as many learners as possible. Before Story: Point at the cover image. Ask: What travel destination do you think this is? Is it in India or abroad? During Story:After“Then, suddenly, I caught a glimpse of this pyramid-shaped structure, standing majestically tall with a snow-capped peak!": What do you think this structure is? What other things and activities could Karthik see on the cable-car ride to the top of the mountain? After Story: If you met Karthik, what would you ask him about Zermatt?

Speak on the Spot!

20 min

Plan Your Dream Trip

• Divide the class into pairs. • Instruct:

A.Think about and decide on a place for your trip.

B.Refer to the 4 questions in the Travel Planner and discuss them -

Where do we want to go? How and when do we want to go? What will we take with us? What will we do there?

C.Use the prompts to get ideas.

D.Give an example: We would like to go to a beach in Goa. We will go there by aeroplane. We will take a camera, some clothes and our ID cards. We will go sightseeing and taste some local food there. • Allot 2-3 minutes to discuss. • Say:Now I will call some of you to tell us about your travel plans. Take note of the following things:

A.First, tell us the name of the place where both of you would like to go.

B.Speak in complete sentences as you answer the 4 questions.

C.Speak fluently.

• Invite AS MANY pairs to present as possible. Select randomly through games. (page vii) • Sample:

Hello! We would like to go to Kanyakumari. It has beaches. We will be going there by train during the next winter break. We will take some new clothes, sunglasses & sunscreen, a camera, a backpack, and a cap with us. We will spend an entire day at the beach, drink lots of coconut water and eat seafood, and go to Indira Point by ferry.

Great work! Your travel destination is beautiful and exciting! Just one feedback though – Decide beforehand which member will present what, so that there is no confusion while presenting.

Homework 1: E-Speak Instruct the learners to complete both projects in the E-Speak section.

Project 1: Reminiscing about Those Hills!

This project will be evaluated automatically. Scan the QR code to see your learners’ submissions.

Project 2: Live Streaming From…

This project will be evaluated by you. Scan the QR code to see your learners’ submissions.

Homework 2: Prepare for Part B Explain steps 1-3 in the Plan and Speak section for prep-work. Facilitate as follows. 1. Instruct learners to think of a place where they have travelled recently. 2. Instruct learners to make notes on their travel experiences in the journal. Guide them to use the help words for ideas if needed. Explain different parts of the journal and give some examples. 3. Suggest they practise speaking their lines.

Time to Travel

5 min

• Instruct learners to sequence the actions to plan their trip. • You could also set a time limit to give the activity the flavour of a fun competition! • Invite a few learners to share their responses.

Plan and Speak

• Warm Up

A.Recapitulate the activity for the learners.

B. Instruct: Revise your notes. Practise how you want to present them. 5 min

• Presentation and Feedback 30 min • Invite ALL learners for the presentation. Select randomly through games. (page vii)

Allow every person 1–2 minutes. • Sample:

Rachna July 5, 2022 Jammu

Train Parents and sister

• Visited the Bahu fort • Saw a light and sound show • Visited Pasupathi temple • Bought pashmina shawls A lot of dry-fruits, lassi and parathas

We saw a local festival. We were interviewed by a local TV channel. Don’t miss the light-sound show in the evening!

• Appreciate all presentations. Give concrete feedback on content, fluency and presentation.

Thank you. I really appreciate how nicely you described your travel experience. It was very detailed. Your voice needs to be louder and clearer though.