Conversations - Juniors II - English

Juniors II

Thanks to globalization and the emergence of technologies, international boundaries have become blurred. English, to a high degree, is a commonly understood medium of communication throughout the world. It is also one of the key tools that students require to perform well. According to a global study, 98.5% of employers implicitly or explicitly assess a candidate’s English communication skills while recruiting them. There is, therefore, a growing demand for English communication skills, because it empowers people and enables them to lead a better life.

Early exposure to English is essential for children’s overall academic and personal growth. It not only facilitates effective communication but also lays the foundation for all future language learning. However, it is equally imperative to adhere to a scientific approach when introducing children to English or any second language during their foundational stages.

Highlighted by a wide range of research and also by the NEP 2020, a strong foundation in listening and speaking from an early age leads to better reading-writing skills as well as improved academic performance in the target language. In fact, special emphasis is placed on conversational and communication skills at the ECCE stage in the NEP document. Along the same lines, the first 8 years in a child’s life are deemed critical in the new NCF for acquiring a language orally which forms the basis of literacy and cognitive development.

Yet, English listening and speaking often tends to take a back seat during the early years in schools against the standard teaching practices around decoding, tracing and phonemic awareness activities. In order to address this humongous learning gap during the foundational years, Uolo has launched a powerful program for oral language development in English—Uolo Speak! It comprises two worlds—the Conversations book through which classroom interactions and teaching take place, and the Uolo App that houses all digital assets of the program.

Aligned with the spirit of NEP 2020 and NCF for foundational stages, Speak adheres to the communicative language approach, and gives precedence to developing listening and speaking skills in English in an anxiety-free, meaningful and fun-filled environment.

The program steers clear of teaching reading-writing and focuses exclusively on the oral language development of children. The book follows a theme-based learning approach where carefully curated themes become separate chapters and go on for a month. For example, food, seasons, good habits or body are a few of the themes that are at once crucial yet easy for learners to begin their listening and speaking practice. The focus in each theme is on giving an input-rich listening environment to children with the help of joyous stories and poems, and developing English vocabulary and oral expression around that theme in child-friendly ways. In order to develop speaking, the highly acclaimed ‘Total Physical Response’ (TPR) method is used, where repeated physical actions and gestures are used to learn words and expressions in English.

Additionally, the book is technologically powered and works in sync with a parallel digital world which contains immersive animations of the stories and poems for easy listening and viewing anytime, anywhere! The digital world also enables fun-filled practice of key words, phrases and sentences in English. The accompanying teacher manual guides the classroom transactions in a step-by-step manner and makes the process of teaching-learning thoroughly enjoyable.

To sum it up, Speak is a unique blended program for developing usable English listening and speaking skills at the foundational levels in the most creative way possible. Within these colourful pages lie stories waiting to be heard, songs waiting to be sung, rhymes waiting to be danced upon, language waiting to be spoken, and dreams waiting to take flight. The book not only helps children master English speaking in a joyous manner, but also transports them to far-off lands, introduces them to fascinating characters, and ignites their imagination like nothing else can. So, let your children dive into the magic of learning the English language and emerge as confident English speakers.

Curriculum Basis of Speak

Derived from global research, NEP 2020 and NCF

1. Communicative Language Teaching (CLT)

The focus is primarily on meaningful communication, effective expression of ideas and oral competence in the target language. Oral fluency and meaningful interaction takes precedence over perfect grammar and accuracy of vocabulary.

2. Gradual Release of Responsibility (GRR)

The teacher first guides students, then gradually allows them to become independent users of the language as they gain confidence and skills. Lots of scaffolding is encouraged where children first listen to target language structures and then learn them by repetition and practice, in diverse setups.

3. Theme-Based Learning

One theme or topic binds all the learning content and activities, and goes on for a longer period of time. It makes the learning process more meaningful and engaging for young learners.

4. Total Physical Response (TPR)

This method of language teaching is exceptionally valuable for young learners when they are learning a new or second language. In this method, children use their bodies and movements to respond to language instructions given by the teacher. This tactile and interactive approach makes second language learning lots of fun as children connect words with actions, helping them remember and use the language more effectively.

5. Holistic and Integrated Education

English learning is organically integrated with concepts of health, culture, science, environment, current affairs, socio-emotional learning and sports.

6. Supportive Environment for Second Language Acquisition

In order to master oral fluency in English language, an anxiety-free and input-rich environment is created with the help of rich texts, fun activities and digital platforms.

7. 21st-Century Skills

21st-century skills like confident expression, critical thinking, problem solving and digital literacy are addressed.

Walk Through of A Chapter

Title Page: It depicts the serial number and the theme of the chapter.

Theme 1

My Routine

Story Time: A fun-filled story, with stunning visuals, that highlight key words and phrases related to the theme. QR codes enable easy access to the animation of the story on the mobile app.

Rhyme Time: Two sing-song poems, set against striking and vivid visuals, that highlight key words and phrases related to the theme. QR codes enable easy access to the animation of the poems on the mobile app.

Brain BooSter

Brain Booster: A worksheet based on the themes hones children’s cognitive and fine motor skills.

Speak Express: All the key words and phrases that are covered in the three texts have been placed together so that children can practise English usage in their daily lives. QR codes enable easy access to correct pronunciation.

Letter to Parents

Dear parents,

We’re thrilled to introduce the Speak program, which is all about nurturing your child’s listening and speaking skills in English. It comprises two worlds—the Conversations book through which classroom interaction and teaching take place, and the Uolo App that houses all digital assets of the program.

The book is packed with colourful illustrations, exciting stories and poems, and powered by QR codes for a seamless transit into the digital world. The listening & speaking activities are entirely research-based and adhere to the guidelines of NEP 2020 and the NCF. The book, if followed in its true spirit, is a journey filled with laughter and learning. Through these engaging texts and nurturing experiences, your child is immersed in a world of English language which is not only fear-free but also super fun.

Therefore, we invite you to actively participate in this learning adventure with your children. Reading aloud to your child, practising together, and encouraging conversations are all wonderful ways to support their language growth. Following are a few simple tips that would help you support your child better:

• Do not force your child to read or decode the words and sentences written in the book. The whole range of text is exclusively curated for listening and speaking in English.

• Use the home language for support wherever needed to explain the meaning of the texts or during conversations.

• Discuss the visuals on the cover page with your child and talk about the theme.

• Read the stories given in the book aloud to your child with lots of expression and action. Talk about the illustrations too. Know their thoughts and feelings about the key events in the story. Scan the QR code to play the animation of the story on the Uolo app.

• Sing the poems to your child with lots of action. Encourage your child to repeat the poem with actions and help them memorise it. Talk about the illustrations and scan the QR code to play the animation of the poems on the mobile app.

• Ask your child to share some of the words and sentences they learnt to speak in the class on a regular basis. Help them practise saying these with fluency and confidence. You can add a few words and sentences on your own too.

In the end, we would like to thank you for entrusting us with your child’s early education and language development. Let’s work together to build a strong foundation for your child in English listening and speaking which will go on to serve them well throughout their lives. If you have any questions, thoughts, or ideas to share, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to make this journey as enjoyable and rewarding as possible!

Warm regards,

Uolo Speak team

My Routine

My Daily Routine

Good morning. I am Kunal. I want to tell you about my daily routine today.

I wake up early in the morning. I stretch like a big, strong bear. Then, I brush my teeth to keep them shiny and wash my face to feel fresh. After that, I take a bath and wear my school uniform. My father helps me tie my shoelaces and comb my hair. I look in the mirror and give myself a big smile. I am ready for the day!

Before leaving for school, I eat biscuits and drink a glass of banana milkshake. Yummy! I feel so strong.

After I reach school, I play with my friends. I love solving puzzles with them. We sing some songs and poems. I also learn to read letters and write numbers. On some days, I draw flowers and colour them too. My favourite time at school is when the teacher tells us funny stories!

Then, I go home. I eat lunch with my grandmother and sleep. When I wake up, it’s still hot outside. So, I drink some milk and watch TV.

In the evening, I run out to play with my friends. I play for hours and hours. Then my mother calls me home. I take a bath again and eat some fruit and nuts. Then I sit with my mother and she reads me stories from colourful books. Sometimes, she also plays funny rhymes on the mobile phone. I try to learn them.

At night, dinner with my family is full of laughs. We share stories and tell jokes. After dinner, I brush my teeth again and put on my pyjamas. I say goodnight to everyone and go to bed.

The next day, I wake up again and follow the same routine! Holidays are different. I will tell you about them later.

Thank you and bye-bye!

Today Is Sunday

Today is Sunday!

Yippee! Yippee! Hoorray!

I will have fun

On the holiday!

I will wake up late And eat on the bed. No school today

Cookies and lemonade!

I will play the board games

And watch a cartoon show.

After the ice cream, To the garden, I will go.

I will play with my friends

In the park and the lobby.

I will also learn to paint, It is my hobby.

Today is Sunday!

Yippee! Yippee! Hoorray!

I will have fun

On the holiday!

The Talking Clock

In Richa’s room, Night and day, The Talking Clock talks. But what does she say?

“Good morning, Richa!

It’s breakfast time.”

Says the Talking Clock With a musical chime.

“Good afternoon, Richa! Here is your plate.

The lunch is ready, It will not wait!”

“Good evening, Richa! Get ready for dinner.

Eat your greens And be a winner.”

“Goodnight, Richa!

Keep your toys aside. Drink your milk

And have a good night!”

wake up

I wake up early.

I wake up at 6 a.m. brush

I brush my teeth in the morning. I brush my teeth at night. take a bath

I take a bath in the morning. I take a bath every day.

comb

I eat breakfast.

I comb my hair. My father combs my hair. eat

I eat dinner. draw

I draw flowers.

I draw cars. learn

I learn new things.

I learn to paint.

late

I wake up late on Sunday.

I never sleep late. play I play in the park. I play with my friends. watch

I watch cartoon shows on the TV. I watch the birds fly.

afternoon I sleep in the afternoon.

I eat my lunch in the afternoon.

evening I do my homework in the evening. I eat snacks in the evening.

breakfast I eat breakfast in the morning. I eat a sandwich for breakfast. lunch

I eat lunch in the afternoon. I eat a healthy lunch.

dinner

I eat dinner at night.

I eat dinner with my family.

Brain BooSter

What is your daily routine? Number the pictures from 1 to 6 in the right order.

Fruits and Vegetables

The Kitchen Garden

Gappu was sad. He did not like his new house in the new city. The garden at the back of the house was so small. He hardly went there.

Gappu missed his old house in the old city. It had a big kitchen garden in front of it. How he missed playing with and running after the cats there! But what he missed the most was plucking ripe tomatoes and lemons and eating them fresh!

“Gappuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!”, he heard his mother call him.

“Eyy Gappuuuuuuuuuuuu! Please come to the garden.”

“What happened, mother?” Gappu asked in a sad voice.

“Dear boy, we need your help in cleaning the garden. Please come,” he heard his grandmother answer.

Gappu dragged his feet to the garden at the back of the house.

“SURPRISE!” His mother, father and grandmother shouted in joy!

They had turned the garden into a beautiful kitchen garden! There were so many plants!

Under the warm sun, fresh curry leaves and basil leaves danced. Fragrant coriander and mint leaves swayed from left to right. Small red chillies and tomatoes winked at Gappu! Bright spinach and lemons smiled at him!

“Is this our new kitchen garden?” asked Gappu with great joy.

“Yes, it is. Now, let’s not waste time. We need to plant green chillies too. Would you like to help?” asked father hugging Gappu.

“Of course, father. Let’s begin!”

The Fruity Land

In a fruity land, where all fruits grow, The fruits put on a funny show.

Apples tell jokes, bananas wear hats, Grapes are busy with their games and chats.

Oranges and guavas dance a fruity beat, Pineapples do a hula dance, oh wow so neat!

Watermelons and mangoes race so fast, In the fruity land, we all have a blast!

The Vegetable Song

The Vegetable Song – let’s all sing, Veggies I like the most of all things!

From the earth, they brightly spring, Veggies, veggies, let’s all sing!

Broccoli, like little trees, Green are cabbage, so are peas.

Ginger-garlic add flavours bold, I like potatoes, hot or cold.

Cucumber, corns make a salad wow!

Green leafy vegetables—eat them now.

When dad chops onions, he sniffs and cries

But in hot oil, they are tasty fries.

The Vegetable Song – let’s all sing, Veggies I like the most of all things!

From the earth, they brightly spring, Veggies, veggies, let’s all sing!

Tomatoes are red and juicy.

tomatoes

I eat tomato salad. lemons

I squeeze lemons.

Lemons are sour.

fresh

My mother buys fresh fruit. I eat fresh fruit. spinach

Spinach is a green vegetable. I like to eat spinach. red chilli

Red chilli is spicy.

I do not eat red chilli. apple

Apples are red and sweet.

I like to eat apples. banana

Bananas are yellow and sweet.

I peel bananas. grapes

Grapes are juicy.

I like to eat grapes.

orange

Oranges are sweet and sour.

I like orange juice.

guava

Guavas are green. I like to eat guavas.

mango

Mango is my favourite fruit. I eat mangoes in summer.

pea

Peas are green.

I like to eat peas.

potato

Potatoes are brown.

I like potato chips.

cucumber

Cucumber is green. I eat cucumber salad.

corn

Corn is sweet.

I like boiled corn.

onions

Onions grow under the soil. Onions make me cry.

Colour what you see.

Theme 3

Modes of Transport

Ragini’s Trip to the Village

This summer vacation, Ragini’s father is taking her to his village where he grew up. It is far away! Ragini is excited to go there, but she also has so many questions. She has never gone so far.

She asks her father, “How will we go to your village, Father?”

Her father says, “My village is a long way from here. We will have to change modes of transport. First, we will take a taxi and reach the airport. From there, we will take an aeroplane to Ranchi.”

“Wow,” says Ragini, “we will ride in an aeroplane!”

“Yes,” says father, “we will fly in the aeroplane, high in the sky. You will be between mountains of white clouds. I bet you will feel like a bird! All the buildings, roads and rivers will appear very small. You will love it.”

“Wow! I can’t believe it…”, Ragini is in awe.

“But that is not the end. After getting off the aeroplane, we will hire a taxi from the Ranchi airport, and then go to the train station.”

“Train station? We will sit in the train too? Koooooooooo… chuk chuk chuk chuk chuk chuk…”

“Hahaha! Yes, my child! We will board the train and go to my village. You will get to see beautiful scenery everywhere—farms, trees, lakes, rivers, cows, goats and lots of new things. And finally, after reaching the village, we will take a cycle rickshaw to reach my old home.”

“Yippeeeee!”, Ragini is thrilled. “This is going to be the best trip ever! Aeroplane, taxi, train and a cycle rickshaw! I love to travel. I better start packing right away.”

“Yes, you better hurry up, my dear girl,” says Father.

How do I go

To the museum so far?

Scooter, auto rickshaw

Or travel by car?

How Do I Go?

How do I go

To buy cake and teddy bear?

Walk or ride a bicycle

Because the shop is so near.

How do I go

To the school every day?

In the school van

Or taxi, if I may?

How do I go

To the town that’s there?

Take the big bus

And pay the fare.

Who Am I?

I am big with wings

I fly very high

I am an aeroplane!

I roam in the sky.

Blades big and round

Up above the ground

I am a helicopter!

I take you around.

I float on water

By a pair of oars

I am a little boat!

I land on the shore.

Over seas and oceans

If you take a trip

You sail on me

Hi, I am a ship!

taxi

I go for the picnic in a taxi.

I ride in a taxi. airport

I go to the airport. The airport is very big.

aeroplane

The aeroplane flies in the sky. I like to sit in the aeroplane.

train

I travel to new places.

The train runs on tracks. I go to my village in the train. travel

I travel with my family.

bicycle

I ride my bicycle.

I have a beautiful bicycle. scooter

My mother has a scooter. I ride on the scooter.

auto

rickshaw

I go to the market in an auto rickshaw. I go to school in an auto rickshaw.

bus

I go to the zoo in a bus. I buy a ticket in the bus. van

I go to the school in the van. The van is crowded. helicopter

A helicopter flies in the sky. I see a helicopter in the sky. boat

sea

The boat floats on the river.

I like boat rides.

The sea is so big!

The sea is blue.

ship

The ship is very big. The ship sails in the ocean. trip I go on a trip with my family. I like going on trips.

Match and colour.

Theme 4

People Around Us

Mehek’s Stomach Ache

Mehek comes home from school. She has a bad stomach ache. Her mother hugs her and says, “Don’t worry. Let’s go to the doctor.”

“Nooooooo!!!! I don’t want to go to the doctor,’’ cries Mehek loudly. “The doctor will give me an injection. It hurts.”

“Don’t worry, Mehek. The doctor will help you feel better,’’ her mother says kindly.

“How will the doctor make me feel better? Doctors don’t tell us stories and poems like teachers,’’ says Mehek, with tears in her eyes.

“Yes, dear! You are right. Doctors don’t tell us stories, but they are kind and caring. They give us medicines and help us get better when we are sick. ”

And don’t forget, we have a family picnic tomorrow!”

“Ooh! Let’s hurry up, then, mother!” says Mehek excitedly.

Mehek and her mother take a taxi. The taxi driver drops them at the doctor’s clinic.

The doctor checks Mehek’s stomach, and gives her a pill to chew. The pill tastes sweet and sour. Mehek feels a lot better.

On the way back, Mehek and her mother buy some fruit from the shopkeeper for the picnic! Mehek is ready for the picnic tomorrow!

Our Helpers are Our Friends

Our helpers are our friends. || Hi-ho, the derry-o!

Our helpers are our friends.

The farmer grows the food. || Hi-ho, the derry-o!

The farmer grows the food.

The sweeper cleans the school. || Hi-ho, the derry-o!

The sweeper cleans the school.

The dentist fixes teeth. || Hi-ho, the derry-o!

The dentist fixes teeth.

The gardener grows the plants. || Hi-ho, the derry-o!

The gardener grows the plants.

People Around Us

People around us, big and small, Work day and night to help us all.

The carpenter makes tables and chairs, Pipes and showers the plumber repairs.

The mighty watchman keeps us safe, The baker bakes us yummy cakes.

The painter paints trees and flowers, The mechanic works on scooters and cars.

The mason builds us a beautiful house, The tailor stitches our pants and blouse.

People around us, big and small Work every day to help us all.

doctor

I go to the doctor when I am sick. The doctor gives me medicines. teacher

My teacher reads poems. I love my teacher. driver

The driver drives the car. The driver drives the auto rickshaw. shopkeeper

I buy sweets from the shopkeeper. I buy books from the shopkeeper.

helpers The helpers help us with our work. farmer

The farmer grows food. The farmer works hard. sweeper

The sweeper has a broomstick. The sweeper cleans the school. dentist

The dentist takes care of my teeth. I go to the dentist.

gardener

The gardener grows plants. The gardener waters the plants.

carpenter

The carpenter makes tables. The carpenter makes chairs.

plumber

The plumber fixes the taps. The plumber fixes the pipes.

watchman

The watchman keeps us safe. The watchman works day and night.

baker

The baker bakes yummy cakes. The baker bakes the bread.

painter

The painter paints beautiful pictures. The painter has brushes. tailor

The tailor stitches our clothes. The tailor works with a needle and thread.

Brain BooSter

Match the helpers with their tools. Colour the pictures.

Sports

Golu Learns to Cycle

Golu is excited to ride his new bicycle. It is a cute little red bicycle. It also has a basket in the front!

Golu wakes up early in the morning today. The skies are clear and the birds are chirping. Golu goes to the park with his elder sister Ginni. He takes his new bicycle with him. There are many other children in the park. Some are playing with bat and ball while others are having fun on the swings. Golu’s friends are learning to play football with their parents. A few kids are flying kites too.

Golu wants to ride his bicycle. But Golu is nervous.

Will he be able to ride the bicycle? What if he falls and hurts himself? He tells his sister, “I am scared I will fall.”

Ginni kneels down and says, “Don’t be scared, Golu! I am here with you! I will hold the bicycle while you ride it. You just enjoy riding your new bicycle!”

Golu has a broad smile on his face now. He secures his helmet and hops onto the bicycle. With each push of the pedals, he moves forward. Ginni holds the bicycle for some time, but then she lets go of it. Golu is now riding the bicycle on his own.

“Yoohooooooooooooo!”, shouts Golu happily as he rides his bicycle in the park. “Tring-tring! Tring-tring!” Golu goes on and on, ringing the bell on his bicycle and waving at Ginny and his friends!

We Play Sports

We play sports of many types, Many types, many types. We play sports of many types

Let us name a few.

Some sports we can play indoors, Play indoors, play indoors.

Some sports we can play indoors, Carrom, ludo, chess are a few.

Some sports we can play outdoors, Play outdoors, play outdoors.

Some sports we can play outdoors, Hockey and cricket are a few.

We play sports of many types, Many types, many types. We play sports of many types

Let’s play, me and you.

Sports are Fun

Hip-hip hurray, Cheer and play

Laugh and share, Play every day. Three, two, one Bounce the ball, All of us play Big or small.

Hop and skip

And kick and run

Jump up high, To reach the Sun.

Let’s come play You and I Win or lose, Never cry!!!

bicycle

I have a bat.

I ride my bicycle. My bicycle has a bell. bat

I play cricket with my bat. ball

I have a ball.

I catch the ball. football

I have a big football.

I play football with my friends. ride

I ride my bicycle in the park. I like to ride my bicycle. play

I play in the park.

I play with my friends. indoor

Carrom is an indoor game. I play indoor games with my friends. sports

Playing sports is good for health.

I love to play different sports. ludo

I play ludo with my parents.

Ludo is an indoor game.

outdoor

I play outdoor games with my friends.

Outdoor games keep us fit.

I play cricket in the park. I watch cricket on TV. bounce I bounce the ball. kick I kick the football.

cricket

I run very fast.

run

I run in the park.

jump

I jump high. I jump on the grass. win Sometimes, we win the game. I like to win.

lose Sometimes, we lose the game.

Brain BooSter

Match the following. Circle the game that you like the most.

The Beautiful Sky

Chutki Ate the Sun

Chutki is a baby elephant. Every day, she goes with Mother Elephant to the park. The Mother Elephant waters the plants. But oh, it is too hot! Mother Elephant works under the hot sun. She is thirsty. Chutki wants to help!

Chutki puts lots and lots of tables on top of each other. She climbs and reaches high in the blue sky. Wow! There is the sun—big, round and orange! She opens her mouth and eats the sun.

Everything is dark. There is no light. No one can see anything. It looks like the night.

Chutki’s stomach is so big now! She is sweating and glowing. Chutki runs to her mother and tells her everything.

“My dear Chutki! The sun is very important. It gives us light. It keeps us warm. Birds like the sun. Plants like the sun. Even I like the sun!

Let’s send the sun back to the sky,” says Mother to Chutki.

Chutki climbs the tables again and reaches the sky. She opens her mouth to burp out the sun. Hurray! The sun is back in the sky. There is light again!

Pretty Moon, Pretty Moon

Pretty moon, pretty moon

So bright and round! You shine on my house. You shine all around.

Pretty moon, pretty moon, Sometimes you look small. On some nights you look, Like a big silver ball!

Pretty moon, pretty moon, You always smile and glow. But sometimes you hide, Sometimes you say hello!

Dear Star

Twinkle, twinkle, A tiny little star. Up in the sky, You live very far. So many of you, Big and small. I make a wish

When you fall. You glow and shine

Every night. I come to meet you Flying on a kite.

The sun is hot.

hot

I like hot milk. sun

The sun is yellow. The sun is far.

sky

The room is dark.

The sky is blue. I see a rainbow in the sky. dark

The nights are dark.

light

The sun gives us light. We need light to see things. warm

The sun keeps us warm. I wear warm clothes in winter. pretty

I have a pretty dress. The flowers are pretty. moon

The moon looks beautiful. The moon is far.

shine

The moon shines at night. My teeth shine.

bright

I like bright sunlight. The butterfly looks so bright and colourful.

glow

The sun glows. The moon glows.

twinkle

The stars twinkle in the night sky.

tiny

The stars look so tiny!

Ants are tiny.

star

We see stars at night. There are many stars in the sky.

The clouds are far.

The sun is far.

Colour the things that you see in the sky.

Theme 7

Wonderful Nature

Rani Cleans the Park

It is summer vacation. Rani goes to visit her aunt in another city. As soon as Rani reaches her aunt’s house, she goes to the park with her mother and aunt.

Oh no! One corner of the park is a smelly garbage spot. There are lots of plastic bags, old bottles, empty packets of chips, and fruit peels. The park is littered with garbage. The dustbins are broken. There is no greenery! And there is no one in the park.

“Eww, aunty! How will we play here? ” asks Rani, covering her nose with a hanky.

“You are right, Rani. No one cleans the park here. It is polluted with garbage,” says Rani’s aunt.

“Can we clean this on our own?” Rani asks with a twinkle in her eyes.

“Of course! Let’s do it this Sunday. I will request the neighbours also to help,” says Rani’s aunt.

On Sunday, Rani and the others wear their gloves and masks. They carry big yellow and green dustbins too!

First, they pick up all the plastic litter and dump it in the yellow dustbin. Then, they pick up all the food waste and throw it in the green dustbin. Finally, they water the plants and trees.

In one week, the park looks different! Children go there to play every day now. The park has soft green grass and lots of trees and flowers. The bees and butterflies dance around. Elderly people come to take their morning walks and read their newspapers. What a beautiful sight!

At the corners, stand the green and yellow dustbins. Everyone throws the waste in the dustbins. It is not polluted anymore. The park is beautiful and clean.

The Places Where I Go

I am a river, I flow, flow, flow. Let me tell you stories Of the places where I go.

I see the mountains

So high, high, high, Green, brown or white, They always touch the sky.

I see the lakes, So blue, blue, blue. They shine like a mirror You can see you!

I see the forest, With trees tall, tall, Big wild animals And streams that fall.

The Big and Mighty Sea

The big and mighty Deep blue sea!

Roars and dances

For all to see.

Waves big and high Splash on my face!

Water far and wide No land in place!

Dolphins and whales

Swim in the sea, See that island? And the coconut trees?

Here comes the shore

With the golden sand! I run on the beach, See! I am tanned.

garbage

We do not throw garbage on the road. The garbage smells bad.

dustbin

I throw the garbage in the dustbin. I have a dustbin in my class.

clean

The park is clean. I keep my classroom clean. mask I wear a mask over my nose.

throw

We should throw the garbage in the dustbin.

I do not throw food.

river

This is a beautiful river. We get water from the river.

mountain

The mountain is very big. There are trees on the mountain. lake

The lake is beautiful. The lake has clean water.

forest

The forest has many trees. Lions live in a forest. stream

The stream is beautiful. The stream has colourful fish. sea

The sea is very big. The ship sails in the sea. waves

The sea waves are high. The sea waves are low. shore

The boat is on the shore.

I see people on the shore. sand

I play in the sand. I walk on the sand. beach

The beach has golden sand. I sit on the beach.

Colour the picture of nature.

Seasons

Heera in a Magical Land

In a magical land, there lived a big, brown horse. His name was Heera. The magical land had all the seasons! And Heera loved all of them.

First, the spring season came. Flowers bloomed bright and colourful. The trees grew new leaves. The butterflies danced around.

What did Heera do? Heera ran after the butterflies and wore the flowers on his mane! Oh, he was so happy!

Then, the summer season came. Now, the sun shone bright yellow in the sky. The magical land became warm. The snow melted into water.

What did Heera do? Heera wore his hat and a pair of sunglasses. He sipped coconut water and bathed in the streams. Heera also ate his ice cream! Oh, he was so happy!

Soon after, big drops of rain fell from the thick, cloudy sky. Yes! The rainy season was here! The leaves turned green. Puddles formed everywhere.

What did Heera do? Heera wore his raincoat and colourful rainboots! He jumped into the puddles. He opened his big umbrella! Oh, he was so happy!

At last, the winter season came. The air got chilly. The mountains wore a snowy white blanket! The nights were long and cold.

What did Heera do? Heera wore his warmest coat and a woollen cap. He built a snowman and drank hot milk. At night, he lit a fire and slept under a cozy quilt! Oh, he was so happy!

Summer and Winter

Summer days are warm and bright, We play outside day and night.

Cotton clothes and caps in the sun, Go for a swim! Wow, so much fun!

Winter chills us night and day, Cozy in the blanket, we sleep away! Our gloves are thick, our clothes woollen, This is the time for hot soup and a bun!

Rain, Rain, Falling Down

Rain, rain, rain, falling down

See these puddles all around!

Pitter-patter, drip drop drip

How the rain hits the ground!

Wet-wet-wet on a rainy day

Out in the rain, we can’t play!

Wear a raincoat, float a boat, Rain is fun, what do you say?

Drops of rain, falling from the sky

We go for a walk – my sister and I.

We jump in puddles and sing rain songs

Under the umbrella, we are nice and dry!

seasons

I like all seasons. All seasons are beautiful.

summer

Summer season is hot.

I wear a hat in summer.

spring

Spring season is beautiful. The flowers bloom in spring.

warm

Summers are warm.

Sweaters keep me warm in winter.

rainy

I like the rainy season. I use an umbrella in the rainy season.

winter

Winter season is cold.

I wear sweaters in winter.

cotton

I wear cotton clothes in summer. Cotton clothes keep us cool.

swim

I like to swim.

I swim in the pool.

blanket

I use blankets in winter. The blanket keeps me warm. gloves

I like colourful gloves. I wear gloves in winter. woollen

I wear woollen clothes in winter. I wear a woollen cap. puddle

I see puddles in the rainy season. I jump in the puddle. wet

My clothes are wet. I get wet in the rain. raincoat

I wear a raincoat in the rainy season. The raincoat protects me from rain. umbrella

I have a beautiful umbrella. I carry my umbrella in the rain. dry

The umbrella keeps me dry. My clothes are dry.

Colour the picture that shows the season.

India

Parts of India

The summer holidays were over. Asif was excited to go back to school and meet his friends. He wanted to tell them about his trip. He also wanted to listen to their travel stories. Every year, they travelled to different parts of India.

“I went to Jammu and Kashmir. The mountains were so big! Do you know, they are called the Himalayas? They were covered with white fluffy snow! The Kashmir valley was full of flowers. The Dal Lake was as blue as the morning sky! Oh yes! And we also drank hot kahwa tea,” said Asif excitedly.

Tina jumped in and said, “I also went on a trip with my parents. We went to Jaisalmer. It is a city in Rajasthan. It has the famous Thar desert! Can you believe that the desert was hot in the day, but so

cold at night? I enjoyed riding on the camel and ate the famous dal-bati-churma!”

“I went to Kerala with my family. I saw the vast sea for the first time! My mother told me that it’s the Arabian Sea. The beaches were beautiful and the food was tasty. Appam and vegetable stew were my favourite! We also bought some spices like cinnamon and pepper,” said Joseph.

“My turn! I went to my grandparents’ house in Assam,” said Manju. “They live in Dispur, the capital of Assam. My grandparents took me to see the bright green rice fields. We also visited a dense green forest there. It is called the Kaziranga National Park. It has lots of rhinos.”

“Wow! India is so amazing!” said Asif excitedly. “Our country has everything—mountains, valleys, deserts, seas, beaches, forests and fields! I cannot wait to see more places in my beautiful country,” he said.

Symbols of India

Look at the Lotus!

The national flower. Looks bright and pink, At every hour!

Look at the Mango! The national fruit. Juicy and tasty, The shape, so cute.

Look at the Tiger!

The national animal.

Stripes black and yellow, And beauty so natural.

Look at the Peacock! The national bird. It dances in the rain; I have always heard!

India’s Flag

India’s flag, So big and true, Let’s sing its praises, Me and you.

Our national flag, Flies proudly in the sky. It is called the Tricolour.

Do you know why?

It has three colours, Saffron, white and green. And the Ashok Chakra, A blue wheel in-between.

Our Tricolour stands

So big and tall, We salute it!

It’s loved by all.

parts of India

All parts of India are beautiful. I want to see all parts of India. desert

A desert is a hot place. I ride a camel in the desert. mountains

The mountains are very tall. I like to go to the mountains. capital

Delhi is the capital of India. Bhopal is the capital city of Madhya Pradesh. country

I love my country.

I am proud of my country. India India is my country. I love India.

lotus

Lotus grows in the pond. Lotus is the national flower of India.

mango

I like to eat mango.

Mango is the national fruit of India.

tiger Tiger lives in the forest. Tiger is the national animal of India.

peacock

The peacock dances in the rain. Peacock is the national bird of India.

flag

Every country has a flag.

I love the Indian flag.

Tricolour

India’s flag is called the Tricolour. I salute the Tricolour.

Ashok

Chakra

The Ashok Chakra has 24 spokes.

salute I salute my country.

I salute our national flag.

Colour the national symbols of India.

About This Book

The Conversations book is a vibrant educational resource tailored for young learners whose native language is not English. Comprising engaging stories and charming poems, this book offers a joyful way to build age-appropriate English listening skills, common vocabulary, and everyday expressions in the language. The activities are teacher-led and are based on the acclaimed ‘Total Physical Response’ (TPR) approach, enabling young learners to practise English speaking and listening skills in a manner that is fun and interactive.

Special Features

• Activity-based Learning: The book offers joyful and experiential activities that build English communication competencies.

• Texts as per NEP 2020 Themes: The book has exciting and stimulating texts that pave the way for English communication activities.

• Tech Integration: The book works in sync with the digital world, where various other activities and projects are undertaken. Learner outputs are evaluated through an AI-based speech-recognition engine.

• Teachers’ Manual: The book is complemented by the Teachers’ Manual that enables teachers to conduct each session effectively.

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