IGNITE 1
Unlocking Language Skills
English Workbook
1 Ignite English Workbook
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Melanie Grobler
Melanie Grobler is a seasoned education professional with experience spanning over three decades in the field of ELT curriculum development and assessment. She has worked in senior advisory positions in India for 10 years and has developed several K-8 ELT products. In South Africa, she served as national examiner for the Class 12 Exit Examination and worked as a teacher, college and university lecturer and subject advisor.
Chandani Goyal
Chandani Goyal, is an English Language Teaching (ELT) educator with over 9 years of experience in renowned schools like Heritage Xperiential Learning School, Ahlcon International School and Amity International School. She is also a published author of articles on classroom intervention and pedagogy. She brings a deep understanding of methodology and approaches to language learning into the compilation of this book, enhancing its effectiveness for educators and learners alike.
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Preface
The ability to understand and communicate effectively in English remains a vital tool for success in today’s globalized world. Research by the World Economic Forum, in their Future of Jobs Report 2023, highlights that strong communication skills are among the top skills required for the workforce of the future. These skills ensure lifelong learning and facilitate successful entry into the professional world. This is in keeping with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2022–23 which focusses on preparing learners for a dynamic future.
Guided by the visionary principles outlined in the NEP 2020 and NCF 2022–23, education in India is undergoing significant transformation. There is a focus on a holistic, flexible, and multidisciplinary education, which aims to nurture 21st century soft skills such as effective communication, creativity, critical thinking and problem solving.
Following the directives of these landmark documents, Ignite is an ELT programme designed especially for 21st century learners. It develops foundational language skills—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—in a systematic and engaging way. In keeping with the NEP 2020’s focus on holistic education, Ignite provides ample opportunities for learners to practise the recommended soft skills. The programme’s task-based approach and frequent opportunities for collaborative learning, encourage learners to express creatively, interact constructively, take responsibility for their own learning, solve problems effectively and apply their knowledge in new situations. With a strong focus on socio-emotional learning (SEL) and the awareness of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Ignite fosters national pride and good citizenship while also exposing learners to global perspectives.
In today’s media-rich environment, the ability to interpret, analyse, and create visual content is essential. Ignite develops learners’ skills to understand and communicate through images, symbols, and visual texts, preparing them to navigate and contribute to the increasingly visual world they live in. In accordance with the NEP 2020’s emphasis on continuous and comprehensive assessment, Ignite supports ongoing learning by empowering learners, parents and teachers with the tools to track and enhance learning.
Ignite offers a balanced approach to listening, speaking, reading and writing that respects the linguistic diversity of learners while providing them with the tools to master the English language. The rubrics in the Teacher Guide emphasize the importance of creativity, the ability to find and express alternative solutions, innovation, teamwork, perseverance and work ethics.
We extend our warmest wishes to all educators, parents, and learners as they embark on the exciting Ignite journey, filled with fun and joyful experiences. Let us work together to prepare our learners not just for the world as it is, but for the world as it could be, where they will thrive as empathetic, innovative, and responsible global citizens.
1 Self and Family
Let’s Read
Read the story and answer the questions.
1 Self and Family
Let’s Read
Family Time!
Header: It shows the theme of the Unit and unit no.
In the kitchen, a family cooks together. Mumma and Papa cut the vegetables. Two kids wash them. Mumma adds spices and makes it smell good. Papa makes pasta. The kids set the table. They eat together, talk and laugh. After dinner, they all wash the plates and spoons. Mumma says goodnight with hugs and kisses. The family feels happy and full. They go to bed, ready for another fun day.
Let’s Read: Story or Poem that is aligned to the theme of the unit
Read the story and answer the questions. Family Time!
Note: After answering the questions, practise reading this poem/story aloud to a family member.
Read and Respond
In the kitchen, a family cooks together. Mumma and Papa cut the vegetables. Two kids wash them. Mumma adds spices and makes it smell good. Papa makes pasta. The kids set the table. They eat together, talk and laugh. After dinner, they all wash the plates and spoons. Mumma says goodnight with hugs and kisses. The family feels happy and full. They go to bed, ready for another fun day.
1. Fill in the blanks.
Pronounce Well
Read and Respond: Questions for reading comprehension
a cut vegetables.
Mumma and Papa
1. Look at the pictures. Say the words aloud. Circle the correct spelling of the words.
2
i The kids ii Mumma and Papa iii All of them b adds spices to the food.
i Mumma Papa iii The kids
Note: After answering the questions, practise reading this poem/story aloud to a family member.
Pronounce Well: Exercises to develop phonological awareness
Read and Respond
rat
Pronounce Well
1
1. Look at the pictures. Say the words aloud. Circle the correct spelling of the words.
1. Fill in the blanks.
rot iii ran
2.
a cut vegetables.
Vocabulary: Word-building exercises related to the theme
Mumma and Papa
Vocabulary
i The kids Mumma and Papa iii All of them b adds spices to the food.
1. Match the pictures and the words.
i Mumma ii Papa iii The kids
Vocabulary
1. Match the pictures and the words.
Go Grammar: Scaffolding of grammar concepts along with practice exercises 1
Naming Words
Naming words are names we use for people, places, animals, and things
Common naming words are used for any person, place, thing, or object.
Special naming words are those that name a special person, place, thing, or object.
1. Underline the naming words.
a Ananya has a cat
b Vikrant likes to go to the zoo.
Go Grammar
Listen Well
Listen Well: Activity to listen and comprehend
Listen carefully and colour the fruit. Unit 1 • Self and Family
NEP Tag: To showcase alignment with NEP skills and values
Practice speaking here. Speak Well Tell your class or a friend about yourself.
Write Well
Write Well: Opportunity to apply the learnt vocabulary and express their ideas in writing
Speak in complete sentences.
Fill in the blanks with the naming words in the box.
bicycle
Rivaan goes to the park on his . He goes to the park with his . He likes to play
Complete the paragraph
Talk about self
Listen and colour
Detailed Framework
Naming
Vocabulary from the text
CVC words with the ‘a’ sound
Factual questions Making Inferences Making connections
Complete the converstaion using polite words
Describe the picture
Listen and act
Picture description
Talk about things you like doing with your best friend
Listen and draw
Feeling words Has and have
Describing words
Writing a new ending
Talk about routine
Listen and circle
Words used in place of naming words
People around us
CVC words with the ‘o’ sound
Ordering
Making connections
Making connections
Words that help doing words— is, am, are
Unscramble the questions
Talk about feelings
Listen and choose
A, an and the
Similar sounding words
CVC words with the ‘u’ sound
Factual questions
Making inferences Making connections
Complete a story 6 World Story Story
Listen and answer Ask and answer
Sentences and questions
Animal movements Homophones
Factual questions
Ordering Making connections
Words that mean the same
Unscramble the sentences to make a story
Show and tell
Listen and fill in
Position words This, that, these, those
Compound words
words with the ‘E’ sound like deep
Fatual questions
7 Health and Hygiene Story
Picture description
Tell a simple story
Listen and complete a chart
Simple past (-ed words)
Animal sounds
Words with double consonants
Making predictions Making connections
Factual questions
8 Animals Poem
Ordering Making connections
2, 3
1 Self and Family
Let’s Read
Read the story and answer the questions.
Family Time!
In the kitchen, a family cooks together. Mumma and Papa cut the vegetables. The two kids wash them. Mumma adds spices and makes it smell good. Papa makes pasta. The kids set the table. They eat together, talk and laugh. After dinner, they all wash the plates and spoons. Mumma says goodnight with hugs and kisses. The family feels happy and full. They go to bed, ready for another fun day.
Note: After answering the questions, practise reading this story aloud to a family member.
Read and Respond
1. Fill in the blanks.
Mumma and Papa
a cut vegetables. i The kids ii Mumma and Papa iii All of them
b adds spices to the food.
i Mumma ii Papa iii The kids
c During dinner, the family . i plays ii laughs iii cries
d The story takes place at . i park ii home iii zoo
2. Answer the questions in one line.
a What does the family do in the kitchen? They
b What does the family do after dinner? They all
c How do the kids help?
The kids
d How does the family feel at the end of the story? They all feel
3. In the story, the family works together and makes dinner. How can you help your family at dinner time? Write two things that you can do.
Pronounce Well
1. Look at the pictures. Say the words aloud. Circle the correct spelling of the words.
Vocabulary
1. Match the pictures and the words.
Naming Words
Naming words are names we use for people, places, animals, and things
Common naming words are used for any person, place, thing, or object.
Special naming words are those that name a special person, place, thing, or object.
1. Underline the naming words.
a Ananya has a cat.
b Vikrant likes to go to the zoo.
c We are going to the park.
d My father has a car.
2. Read each word. Is it a common or a special naming word? Tick () in the correct place.
3. Tick () the common naming word for each special naming word.
a Aryan is a naughty (boy / book).
b Delhi is a (city / river).
c Robbie is my pet (cat / fish).
d Happy Kids is a good (school / farm).
Listen Well
Listen carefully and colour the fruit.
Listen to the text here.
Keep your colour pencils ready. Use the colour that you hear in the text.
Speak Well
Practise speaking here.
Tell your class or a friend about yourself.
My name is . I am years old.
My favourite colour is . My favourite food is . I like to play .
When I grow up, I want to become a . (age) (game / sport)
Speak in complete sentences. Speak with a smile.
Well
Fill in the blanks with the naming words in the box.
Hint Box: puppy father mud bicycle food home football
bicycle
Rivaan goes to the park on his . He goes to the park with his . He likes to play with his friends. One day, he sees a small . It is covered in . His father and Rivaan take the puppy .
They clean the puppy. They give him .
Rivaan asks his father if they can keep it as a pet. His father says yes. There is a new member in Rivaan’s family .
School 2
Let’s Read
Read the story and answer the questions.
Aryan Starts School!
Aryan is a little boy. It is his first day at school. He meets his teacher, Mrs Patel. She smiles at Aryan and says, ‘Welcome, Aryan!’ Aryan feels happy.
He meets other kids. Priya and Pratik are his new friends. They play together.
Aryan sits at a table. He takes out crayons and books from his bag. He reads a book about a cat. All the children in the class sing a song.
Aryan learns to write his name. He feels excited.
Aryan’s first day at school is fun! He cannot wait to tell Mumma all about his day!
Note: After answering the questions, practise reading this story aloud to a family member.
Read and Respond
1. Circle the correct answers.
a What is the name of Aryan’s teacher?
i Mrs Patel ii Mr Sharma iii Mrs John
b Who are Aryan’s new friends?
i Priya and Arjun ii Divya and Pratik iii Priya and Pratik
c Who welcomes Aryan to school?
i Mrs Patel ii Priya iii Pratik
d Who does Aryan want to tell about his day at school?
i Papa ii Didi iii Mumma
2. Answer the questions.
a Why is today special for Aryan?
b How does Aryan feel when his teacher welcomes him?
c What does Aryan read?
d How does Aryan feel when he writes his name?
3. Aryan makes two new friends on his first day at school.
a Who are your friends at school? Write their names.
b What do you and your friends do at school? Draw two things.
Pronounce Well
1. Read the words aloud. Fill in the blanks with the correct words in the box. Hint Box:
a I sleep in a .
b A doctor for animals is called a .
c She fell and hurt her .
d I can count to .
Vocabulary
1. Look at the pictures. Find the words in the word grid.
Classroom
Desk
Eraser
Books
Chair Bag
2. Write the correct words for the pictures. Then, match the words for one and many.
ONE MANY bottles pencil pencils books papers
Go Grammar
Doing Words
Doing words are used for actions done by someone or something.
We add -s at the end of a doing word if only one person, animal or thing does the action.
We do not add -s at the end of a doing word if more than one person, animal or thing does the action.
1. Rani has underlined some doing words. Colour the smiley if she is right.
a The frogs hop into the pond.
b Mummy goes to the market.
c Rani cuts the paper.
d Jack hits the ball with a bat.
2. Look at the pictures. Fill the blanks with the correct words in the box.
Hint Box: rides cooks waves catches takes
a Dad lunch.
b Rahul the ball. cooks
c Ram to school.
d Goofy the shoe.
e Lata at her friend.
3. Circle the doing words for the pictures.
cries loudly tears
Listen Well
Listen to the text here.
Listen carefully to the text and do the actions. At the end, tick () if you have done the actions and cross () if you have not done the actions.
Action Tick () / Cross ()
Jump five times.
Touch your toes.
Bend your body to the right.
Bend your body to the left.
Raise your left hand.
Speak Well
Practise speaking here.
Look at the picture of a school playground! Tell your teacher three things that you see in the picture.
For example:
I see children in the playground. A girl is on the seasaw. A boy is riding a bicycle.
Look at the picture and think about what you want to say. Look at your friend and speak. Speak clearly and slowly.
Write Well
Fill in the blanks with the polite words in the box.
Hint Box:
Good morning Thank you Goodbye please You are welcome
Good morning
Good morning! Do you need anything?
Could you check if my answer is correct? , ma’am. , ma’am!
Let me check. Yes, the spelling is correct. . Do you hear the bell ring? It is time to go home.
Goodbye! See you tomorrow! , ma’am.
Friendship 3
Let’s Read
Read the story and answer the questions.
Helping a Friend
Maya and Vivaan are friends. They love to play at the playground near their home. Maya has shiny black hair. Vivaan has curly hair. One day, Maya sees Vivaan sitting alone looking sad. Maya asks why he is sad. Vivaan says, ‘I have lost my toy car!’ Maya says she will help him. They look under the slide, behind the swings and near the bushes. Maya finds the toy car under a big tree. She picks it up and gives it to Vivaan. Vivaan smiles and feels happy again.
Note: After answering the questions, practise reading this story aloud to a family member.
Read and Respond
1. Match the pictures and the people.
Vivaan
Maya
2. Use the numbers 1–4 to show the correct order.
a Maya finds the toy car.
b Maya sees Vivaan sitting alone. 1
c Vivaan feels happy.
d Maya and Vivaan search for the toy car.
3. Look at the picture of a friend in need. Choose and fill in the blanks with what you will do.
a I will .
i laugh at her
ii fix the toy
iii take the toy for myself
b I will .
i help him get up
ii laugh at him
iii not look at him
c I will .
i run after her
ii laugh at her
iii call someone to help
Pronounce Well
1. Read the words aloud. Then, colour the words that match the pictures.
Vocabulary
1. Fill in the correct feeling words.
a When I play with my friends, I feel . (sad/happy)
b The cat is of the dog. (angry/scared)
c My brother is when he can play with his friends. (excited/upset)
d When she opens her birthday present, she is . (afraid/surprised)
Go Grammar
Has and Have
Have and has help us talk about things that belong to someone or something.
Has is used with he, she, it and someone’s name.
Have is used with I, you, we and they.
1. Fill in the blanks with has or have.
a Manish a book.
b A rabbit long ears.
c They a car.
d I six erasers.
Describing Words
Describing words tell us more about naming words. Words like green, big, excited, many and round are all describing words.
2. Match the pictures with the words that describe them. brown hair
short girl black eyes round face
3. Write the correct describing words.
a The floor is . (wet/dry)
b The leaves are . (green/dry)
c The cake is . (bitter/sweet)
d I like ice cream because it is (hot/cold).
4. Circle the opposite describing word.
Listen Well
Listen to the text here.
Listen carefully to the text and do what you are told.
Speak Well
Practise speaking here.
Sit with a friend. Tell them about the things you like to do with your best friend and how you feel.
For example:
Hello! Rohan is my best friend. I like to read stories with him. We also paint together. I feel happy when we read and paint together.
Speak slowly and clearly. Take turns to listen and talk.
Write Well
Look at the picture. Write what you see.
a The elephant
b The monkey
c The bird
d The lion
e All the animals are
4 Neighbourhood
Let’s Read
Read the story and answer the questions.
The Best Lunches Are Shared!
On a sunny day, everyone on Shivaji Street decides to have a picnic at a park. They all meet for a special lunch. Everybody brings yummy dishes from their homes. Rajesh’s mother makes spicy samosas. Priya’s father cooks biryani. Little Anu’s mom makes sweet ladoos, and Uncle Mohan brings crispy dosas. They all sit together. They share stories, they laugh, and they feel happy and full. Each dish is a tasty treat. They thank each other for the yummy food. After lunch, they all watch a film at Anu’s house and have more fun!
Note: After answering the questions, practise reading this story aloud to a family member.
Read and Respond
1. Fill in the blanks. a Rajesh’s mother makes . b makes biryani.
c The ladoos are made by .
d Uncle Mohan brings .
e After lunch, they all .
2. Answer the questions in one to two lines.
a What is the name of the street?
b What do the neighbours eat for lunch?
c What do the neighbours do when eating lunch?
d How do the neighbours feel when they sit together?
3. Think of a time you shared your food with your friends and family.
Name the food you shared. . What food did the others share with you? .
How did that make you feel? Colour the picture. happy sad Pronounce Well
1. Look at the pictures. Colour the correct letters to make the words. Write the words.
Vocabulary
1. Match the pictures and the correct words. teacher doctor cook guard farmer
Go Grammar
Words in the Place of Naming Words
We use some words in the place of naming words. These words are I, you, he, she, they, we and it. We use these words so that we do not repeat the names again and again.
1. Circle the words used in the place of naming words. Then, match the sentences and the pictures.
They are sleeping
I am baking. It is blue.
We jump high.
She wears a pink dress.
2. Tick () the correct words for the underlined words.
a Tim wants the rice. He She They It
b The mangoes are sweet. He She They It
c Mira likes mangoes. He She They It
d The rice is sticky. He She They It
e Tim and Jim are friends. He She They It
Words that help doing words
We use helping words before action words.
These words are is, am and are.
These words show that something or someone is doing the action now.
3. Look at the picture. Use is, are and am before the action words.
a I riding a bicycle.
b Ram and Raj climbing.
c There a bird in the tree.
d Ria sliding down.
e We having fun!
Listen Well
Listen to the text here.
Speak Well
Listen carefully to the text. Circle the people that you hear
Practise speaking here.
Sit with a friend. Think about what you do on a Sunday.
On Sunday, I wake up and take a bath.
For breakfast, I eat dosa.
In the morning, I like to watch TV.
In the afternoon, I rest.
For dinner, I eat dal and roti.
Before bed, I like to play with my grandmother.
Speak slowly and clearly.
Talk about your day in the correct order, from when you wake up to the time you go to bed.
BHARAT
Well
Read the start of a story about a vegetable seller.
The vegetable seller pushes his cart. He calls out, ‘Vegetables! Fresh vegetables!’
He goes to different parts of the neighbourhood. He pushes his cart. He stops. He calls out, ‘Vegetables! Fresh vegetables!’
Write the end of the story.
He goes to .
(name of a place in your neighbourhood) (name of his vehicle)
He pushes his . He stops.
He calls out, ‘Vegetables! Fresh vegetables!’
He goes to . He calls out, ‘ .’ Last, he
(name of a place in your neighbourhood)
Indian Folktale 5
Let’s Read
Read the story and answer the questions.
The Golden Peacock
A poor farmer called Raju, lives in a small village. One morning, he finds a hurt peacock in the forest. He picks it up and takes it home. The next morning, the peacock leaves a shiny golden feather on the ground. Raju is amazed. ‘I will be rich!’ he says. Each day, the peacock gives him a golden feather, and Raju becomes very rich.
But, Raju also becomes greedy. He decides to pluck all the feathers at once. The peacock cries, ‘Please, do not hurt me!’
But Raju does not listen to it. He plucks the feathers one by one. The peacock flies away forever. The feathers are not golden anymore.
He learns that being greedy is not good.
Note: After answering the questions, practise reading this story aloud to a family member.
Read and Respond
1. Write T for True and F for False.
a Raju finds a hurt peacock one night and takes it home. F
b The peacock leaves a golden egg every morning.
c Raju gives the golden feathers to his neighbours.
d The peacock flies away forever.
2. Answer the questions in one or two lines.
a Where does Raju find the peacock?
b What does the peacock give Raju?
c What does Raju say when he finds the golden feather?
d What lesson does Raju learn at the end of the story?
3. The peacock gives Raju golden feathers and makes him rich. Raju should have said ‘thank you’. Who do you want to say ‘thank you’ to?
Tick () how you will show that you are thankful.
Give a gift.
Make a thank you card. Share my toys. Give a hug.
Pronounce Well
1. Look at the pictures. Circle the letters to make the words. Say the words aloud, then write them.
Vocabulary
Let us think about words that sound the same. Circle the correct spelling. i blew ii blue i right ii write i tale ii tail i for ii four
Go Grammar
A, An and The
We use the words a, an and the before naming words. We use a and an before the naming words for only one person or thing.
We use an before words that start with a, e, i, o, u sounds. We use the to talk about something we already know.
1. Circle the correct words to complete the sentences.
a A / An old man tells stories.
b I need a / an book.
c A / The story is about a / an girl who danced in rain.
d She has a / an pink umbrella.
2. Find the names of eight animals and birds in the word grid. Add a or an and write the names in the blanks.
3. Look at the picture. Fill in the blanks with a / an / the.
Tina says, ‘ milk is all over floor.’
Dad says, ‘I will help you clean floor. Go to bathroom. Get old piece of cloth. We will clean up together.’
Listen Well
Listen to the text here.
Listen carefully to the text. Tick () the correct answer.
a What does the shepherd boy watch? i sheep ii cows
b What does he do when he is bored?
i He cries, ‘Wolf! Wolf!’ ii He sleeps.
c What does the wolf do?
i plays with the sheep ii chases the sheep away
d What do we learn from the story?
i Always tell the truth.
ii Always play tricks on people.
Speak Well
Practise speaking here.
Sit in pairs. Tell your partner about a game you play with your family.
a I play with my family.
b It is an game.
(indoor/outdoor)
c I play with my .
(the family member you play with)
d I feel when we play together.
(happy/excited/wonderful/bored)
Do you remember the story ‘The Lion and the Mouse’? Look at the pictures and complete the story.
Hint Box:
lion angry mouse net forest wakes roars hunter chews
A big sleeps in the . A little runs over his paw and him up. The lion is and catches the mouse! The mouse begs the lion to let him go. He promises to help him someday. The lion lets the mouse go.
One day, a traps the lion in his . He for help, and the little mouse hears him. The mouse through the ropes. The lion is free. The lion learns that even a little mouse can help a big lion. lion
Let’s Read
World Story
Read the story and answer the questions.
The Kind Fisherman
In a small village in Japan, a kind fisherman named Hiro lives by the sea. One day, he catches a pretty, golden fish. The fish says, ‘Please let me go, and you can make a wish.’ Hiro lets the fish go. He wishes for his village to be happy. The next day, the villagers find their nets full of fish. Their plants grow well, and their homes are full of joy. They thank Hiro for his kindness.
Note: After answering the questions, practise reading this story aloud to a family member.
Read and Respond
1. Fill in the blanks.
Hint Box: golden fisherman wish fish kindness
a Hiro is a who lives near the sea.
b One day, Hiro catches a fish in his net.
c The fish says that Hiro can make a if he lets it go.
d The next day, the villagers find their nets full of .
e The villagers thank Hiro for his .
2. Write the letters S, M and E in the blanks to say if the events happened at the start (S), middle (M) or end (E) of the story.
‘Please let me go. I will grant you a wish.’
3. What will you wish for if you find the golden fish? My wish is
Vocabulary
1. Choose the correct words to fill in the blanks.
Hint Box: walk fly hop gallop swim
a This is a horse. It can .
b This is a rabbit. It can .
c This is a whale. It can . gallop
d This is a crow. It can .
e This is a camel. It can .
2. Match the words that mean the same. big quick angry close shut huge fast mad
3. Read the sentences. Tick () the correct pictures.
a We will watch a match today.
b We should not tear paper.
c The little girl wears a bow in her hair.
Sentences and Questions
Sentences tell us something about a person, place, animal or thing.
We use a full stop at the end of a sentence. A question asks something.
We use a question mark at the end of a question.
Questions start with words like who, what, where, when, why, how, is, are, do, or does.
We use a capital letter to start a sentence or question.
1. Add a full stop (.) or question mark (?) in the box.
a Look at the bright sun
b Is it hot or cold
c The flowers are colourful
d Why do bees like flowers
e Which trees give us fruit
2. Write the sentences with full stops and capital letters.
a jack goes to the market. he sells the cow
b the woodcutter drops his iron axe .
c cinderella lives with her step-mother
d the giant has big garden. he is selfish.
3. Rearrange the words to make a sentence or question. Then, write S for sentences and Q for questions.
a likes to read stories ram
Ram likes to read stories. S
b which your is favourite story
c read books do you
d stories love I
Listen Well
Listen to the text here.
Listen carefully to the text. Do the actions or say the words aloud as you listen to them. Then, tick () the correct answers.
a Where do the friends plant the mango seeds?
farm garden forest
b Whom do they say ‘hello’ to?
squirrels gardeners birds
c What sound will they make when they drink the mango shake? crunch slurp chew
Speak Well
Practise speaking here.
You want to know more about your friend. Sit with a friend. Ask the questions and write the answers.
Paste in a picture of your friend
Name: Age: Class:
What is your favourite cartoon?
How many members are there in your family?
What is your favourite subject?
What do you enjoy doing the most?
Who is your best friend?
If you get magic powers, what will you do?
Write Well
Look at the picture. Rearrange the words to write questions about the picture.
Mother Rita John Uncle
a does / buy / Rita / apples
Yes, Rita buys apples.
b John uncle / does / sell / watermelons
Yes, John uncle sells watermelons.
c is / with / who / Rita
Rits is with her mother.
d Rita / is / happy
Yes, Rita is happy.
Health and Hygiene 7
Let’s Read
Read the story and answer the questions.
A Day with a Cold
One day, Ria wakes up feeling sick. She has a runny nose, a cough and a fever. ‘Mumma, I do not feel well,’ she says sadly.
‘Do not worry, sweetheart,’ says Mumma. She makes warm soup for Ria. ‘This will make you feel better,’ she says, giving Ria the bowl of soup. ‘Thank you, Mumma,’ says Ria, feeling loved.
Papa gives her medicine and says, ‘Rest, my dear girl. You will feel better soon.’
Ria curls up under her blanket. ‘I love you, Mumma and Papa,’ she whispers, feeling safe and warm.
Note: After answering the questions, practise reading this story aloud to a family member.
Read and Respond
1. Match the sentences and the pictures.
Ria wakes up feeling sick.
Mumma makes warm soup for Ria.
Papa gives Ria medicine.
Ria curls up under her blanket.
2. Answer the questions in one to two sentences.
a How does Ria know she is sick?
b What does Ria’s mother do to make her feel better?
c What does Ria’s father do to make her feel better?
d Why does Ria curl up under her blanket?
e How does Ria feel when her parents take care of her?
3. Circle the things that you do when you fall sick.
I rest well.
I drink cold water. I take medicine. I drink milk.
I have warm soup. I go to a doctor.
1. Circle these words in the word grid. Then, read the words aloud and write them.
Hint Box: teeth needle feet bleed sleep cheek
Vocabulary
1. The two pictures together make a new word. Match the pictures and the new words.
Position Words
Position words tell us where something is. For example: on, in, under
1. Look at the picture and fill in the correct words.
a The brown teddy is (in/on) the box.
b The dog is sleeping (under/on) the table.
c The cat is (under/on) the table.
d The guitar is (on/in) the box.
e The red shoes are (in/under) the table.
This, That, These, and Those
We use special words to point out things. These words are this, that, these, and those.
Use this to talk about one thing or person near you.
Use that to talk about one thing or person far away.
Use these to talk about more than one thing or person near you.
Use those to talk about more than one thing or person far away.
2. Look at the picture. Fill in the blanks with this or that.
a is our pet Buddy.
b is the sun.
c is a plane in the sky.
d is a water pipe.
3. Check the sentences that Aman has written with these and those. Put a tick () or cross () in the boxes.
a These are birds.
b These are my crayons.
c These are mountains.
d Those are stars in the sky.
Listen Well
Listen to the text here.
Listen carefully to the text. The doctor uses different things one after the other. Number the pictures 1–4.
Speak Well
Practise speaking here.
Sit in a circle. Look at your main English Coursebook and find your favourite picture. Say two to three sentences about it.
Hello friends!
My favourite picture is on page no .
It is Rani going to school. She walks with her mother. She is happy. 14
Speak slowly and clearly. Look at your friends when you talk. Show the picture to everyone.
b Write Well
Rearrange the words to make sentences. Then, read the story aloud.
c d e a
Aanchal’s hurts tummy mom she tells her makes mom her soup she hot eats soup
Aanchal better feels
Animals
Let’s Read
Read the poem and answer the questions.
Chippy’s Nut Hunt
In a forest in India, not too far away, Lived Chippy the squirrel who loved to play. He loved to collect nuts, big and small, One sunny day, he found the best one of all. But… oh no, it rolled from sight,
Chippy felt sad, it gave him a fright. He searched and searched, feeling worried inside, But he didn’t give up, he tried and tried. Friends came along to help him find
The big, brown nut that was one of a kind.
Under a tree, they found it at last, Chippy was happy, his worry had passed.
Note: After answering the questions, practise reading this poem aloud to a family member.
Read and Respond
1. Fill in the blanks.
a Chippy was a . i squirrel ii rabbit iii bird
b Chippy loved to collect . i leaves ii flowers iii nuts
c Chippy felt when the nut rolled away.
i happy ii sad iii excited
d Chippy’s helped him look for the nut.
i toys ii friends iii parents
2. Number the events in the correct order, from 1 to 4.
a Chippy felt sad and worried.
b Chippy found a big, brown nut.
c Chippy lost a big nut.
d Chippy’s friends helped him find the nut.
3. Chippy lost the nut when it rolled away.
Do you ever lose your things? What have you lost?
We can keep our things safe by putting them in one place.
Match the pictures to show how you can keep things safe.
Things
How to keep them safe
Pronounce Well
1. Say, trace, copy and spell the words given below.
Cover and write it Copy it Say it
Trace it
Vocabulary
1. Different animals make different sounds. Fill in the blanks with the correct animal sounds.
Hint Box: hoot buzz hee-haw growl baa a I am a bee. I . b I am a sheep. I say on the farm. buzz carrot bottle muffin happy happy happy
c I am a donkey. I say .
d I am a bear. I when I am angry.
e I am an owl. I at night.
Go Grammar
Simple Past
When we talk or write about something that happened in the past, we add -ed at the end of a doing word.
1. You are telling your friend about things that happened yesterday. Tick () the correct action words to use.
parks parked car
My mother the car. parked mother cooks cooked
My father tasty food.
I my room. c
d e room cleaned cleans
shopping shopped danced
We together.
boy watch watched
We a film together.
2. Change the doing words to talk about yesterday.
a chase b climb c shout d jump e roar
3. Fill in the blanks to say what happened a long time ago.
a The elephants long trunks. (want)
b The monkeys them. (help)
c They a rope to a tree. (tie)
d All the other animals the tug-of-war. (join) chased
Listen Well
Listen to the text here.
Listen carefully to the text. Draw a star when you find the animal and write its name.
Hint Box:
Look at the picture of the animal. Write the name of the animal. Draw a star if you have found it.
Speak Well
Practise speaking here.
Sit with a friend. Read the start of the story ‘Pop the Baby Bird.’ Complete the story with your friend.
Once upon a time, there was a baby bird named Pop. Pop lived in a warm nest in a tall tree. Every day, Pop watched the other birds flying in the sky. Pop wanted to fly too!
One sunny morning,…
You may use sentences like:
One sunny morning, Pop decided to...
Pop was excited because...
First, Pop tried to...
Then, Pop saw...
Suddenly, Pop...
Pop’s mother cheered and said...
All the other birds...
Pop felt very happy because...
In the end, Pop...
Take turns to build the story. Listen carefully to what your friend says.
Well
Look at the picture. Write four sentences to describe what you see.
Hint Box:
blue teeth elephant drinks crocodile peacock trunk colourful
a Write a sentence about the pond.
b Write a sentence about the green animal.
c Write a sentence about the grey animal.
d Write a sentence about the bird.
Practice Time-1
Name of the Student:
Class: 1 Section:
Roll Number: Date:
Section – A (Reading and Vocabulary)
1. Read the story and answer the questions.
Veena and Vinay are in the garden with Dad. They are painting the gate. He gives them brushes and asks them to choose their colours. Veena picks red and Vinay picks green. They paint the gate. They dirty their clothes. They help their Dad clean up. Their mother comes out. She sees the colourful gate, and smiles, saying, ‘Beautiful work, my children! Go and change your clothes.’ The family is happy.
a Write T for True and F for False.
i Veena and Vinay are in a park.
ii Vinay paints the gate green.
iii The children help their Dad clean up.
iv The window is colourful.
b Fill in the blanks.
i Veena and Vinay the gate.
ii They their colours.
iii The mother out and sees the gate.
iv Mother said, ‘Go and your clothes.’
c Read the words aloud. Circle the words that sound the same as the first word.
i paint plate faint pin
ii gate date got kite
iii red rod bad bed
iv green bin clean grass
Section – B (Grammar)
2. Read the sentences. Underline the names of people, places, animals or things.
a Vinay and Veena paint the gate.
b There are colourful flowers in the garden.
c Father gives them big brushes.
d The children change their dirty clothes.
e Mother says the gate looks pretty.
3. Look at the pictures. Use a word to describe the pictures.
Section – C (Writing)
4. Look at the picture. Write six sentences about it.
a The friends .
b The sun .
c The bird .
d The butterfly .
e The flowers .
f A girl and a boy .
Practice Time-2
Name of the Student:
Class: 1
Roll Number:
Section:
Date:
Section – A (Reading and Vocabulary)
1. Read the story and answer the questions.
Ana lives in a small village. Ana finds a bird with a hurt wing. She takes the bird home. Ana makes a soft bed for the bird and gives it food and water every day.
When the bird is better, it flies high into the sky. Before leaving, the bird gives Ana a shiny feather. ‘This feather will bring you good luck,’ says the bird.
Ana learns that kindness brings good things.
a Answer the questions.
i Who finds the hurt bird?
ii What does Ana give the bird? and
iii What does the bird give Ana?
iv What does Ana learn?
b Read the story carefully and choose the correct answers.
i Which word means ‘something you sleep on’?
a. village b. bed c. home
ii Which word means ‘a soft part that keeps a bird warm’.
a. wings b. feather c. flies
iii Fill in the missing word.
Ana helps the bird. is a kind girl.
a. He b. She c. We
iv Fill in the missing word.
The bird is hurt. needs care.
a. They b. I c. It
Section – B (Grammar)
2. Fill in the blanks with is, am or are.
a The bird hurt.
b Ana and the bird friends now.
c I Ana’s friend.
d The villagers happy.
3. Write the sentences correctly using capital letters, full stops and question marks.
a ana finds a bird with a hurt wing
Ana finds a bird with a hurt wing.
b why does ana help the bird
c ana makes a soft bed for the bird
d what gift does the bird give ana
e the bird gives ana a shiny feather
Section – C (Writing)
4. Look at the picture. Write three sentences about things you do every day.
07:30 Wake up
08:30 Have breakfast 13:00 Play 12:30 Have lunch 09:00 Go to school 18:00 Eat dinner 19:00 Clean room 20:00 Shower 21:00 Go to bed
07:40 Brush teeth
08:00 Exercise
Practice Time-3
Name of the Student:
Class: 1
Roll Number:
Section:
Date:
Section – A (Reading and Vocabulary)
1. Read the story and answer the questions.
Mahim loved sticky candy. One day, he ate sticky candy and played with his toy cars.
Mahim got angry and told his mom, ‘I can’t play with my cars. My hands are too sticky!’ Mom took him to the sink.
Mahim washed his hands. They sang together, ‘Wash away the stickiness, clean hands are best!’
He dried his hands using a towel. Now, he could play happily again.
a Answer the questions in one sentence.
i What did Mahim eat?
ii What was he playing with?
iii Why was he angry?
iv Who sang the song?
b Number the sentences 1–4 in the right order.
i Mahim washed his hands at the sink.
ii Mahim tried to play with his cars but couldn’t.
iii Mahim ate sticky candy.
iv Mahim became angry.
c Answer the questions.
i Find a word from the story that means ‘to like something very much’.
ii Find a word from the story that means ‘not alone’.
Section – B (Grammar)
2. Fill in the blanks with this, that, these or those. Look at sticky hands.
Use soap to clean your hands.
Look, is my kite up there.
Look at all dirty dishes.
Section – C (Writing)
3. Look at the picture carefully. Then, complete the story.
Ms Neha told the students that the school grounds were very dirty. She asked the students for help. Everyone wanted to help. Rohan, Alisha and Ananya cleaned the front garden.
Anita and Mukesh collected all the packets and cans. The Principal saw the students working hard.
Now, write two to three sentences to end the story.
In a small village, five friends decide to plant mango seeds in a garden. They dig holes together and plant the mango seeds. Then they pour
6. WORLD STORY
boy learns to always tell the truth.
A few days later, he does it again, and the villagers once again come to help, but there is no wolf. They are very angry. Then, a real wolf comes. The boy shouts, ‘Wolf! Wolf!’ But no one comes to help him this time, and the wolf chases all the sheep away. The
A shepherd boy watches over his sheep. One day, he is bored, and he decides to play a trick. He shouts, ‘Wolf! Wolf! A wolf is chasing the sheep!’ The villagers run to help, but there is no wolf. The boy laughs.
5. INDIAN FOLKTALE
6. Prahlad Uncle is on the scooter.
5. Radhika Aunty rides a bicycle.
4. Kamlesh’s Dadi wears a yellow and red saree.
3. Nilesh Uncle sells masalas.
2. Varsha Aunty buys fruit and vegetables.
1. Ramu Chacha sells mats on the street.
This is Anita’s neighbourhood. She is at the market. She sees so many people there.
4. NEIGHBOURHOOD
Well done, artists! Take a look at your beautiful sun drawing. Keep practising and have fun with your drawings!
Lastly, draw two fluffy clouds around the sun. Make them big and round.
Great job! Now, draw five straight lines coming out of the sun. These are the sun’s rays.
Next, draw two small circles inside the big circle. These are the sun’s eyes. Now, draw a big smile under the eyes. This is the sun’s mouth.
We will draw what the sky looks like in the morning. First, draw a big circle in the middle of your paper. This will be the sun.
3. FRIENDSHIP
Jump five times. Touch your toes. Bend your body to the right. Bend your body to the left. Raise your left hand.
2. SCHOOL Mr Arun is the sports teacher. He is helping the students to do some exercises.
Nisha and her family have a fruit party today. They will have a fruit party in their garden. Everyone in the family will get a fruit to eat together. Nisha gets two yellow bananas. Her mother gets three bright oranges. Nisha’s father loves red and green juicy apples. Her elder brother, Arun enjoys pink strawberries. Nisha’s grandmother takes a green guava with her. They sit on a mat. They all enjoy eating colourful fruit.
1. SELF AND FAMILY
4. Find the animal that gives us milk.
3. Find the animal that loves to climb trees and eat bananas.
2. Find the animal that is orange with black stripes.
1. Find the animal with a long trunk and two big ears.
8. ANIMALS
The child feels better and smiles back.
The child points to the injection. Finally, Dr Patel smiles and gives the child some medicine with a spoon.
Then, Dr Patel gives the child an injection. ‘What does a doctor give you to help you get better quickly?’
Dr Patel checks the child’s heartbeat with a stethoscope. She asks, ‘What does a doctor use to hear your heart?’ The child points to the stethoscope. Next, Dr Patel uses a thermometer to check for a fever. ‘What does a doctor use to check if you have a fever?’ she asks. The child points to the thermometer.
7. HEALTH AND HYGIENE
The seeds will grow into big mango trees. The friends will then pick mangoes, saying, ‘Mangoes, juicy mangoes!’ They will drink tasty mango shakes, ‘SLURP! SLURP! SLURP!’
water over them. ‘Hello, birds!’ they say, waving at the birds flying by.
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