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SECOND LANGUAGE ENGLISH ALETERNATIVE ACADEMIC CALENDER, , CLASS : 06, SL., NO, , 1, , January, , WEEK 1, , LEARNING, OUTCOME, Poem: My, People, Recalls the, previous, knowledge., Comprehension, of the poem, Comprehension, questions, , Words related to, the professions, , Expresses about, the professions., , 2, Sings and enjoys, WEEK 2, Debates on a, given topic., Agree/disagree, Interviews, , MONTH : JANUARY, SUGGESTED ACTIVITY, Ask the learners to list out the, various professions they see, around them. They may make, use of the clues given in the text, book. Use the exercise given in, the text book. (Textbook Page, No: 123, Preparatory activity), Ask the learners to read the, poem ‘My People’ and complete, the worksheet given., Ask the learners to answer the, comprehension questions, independently. Later the teacher, can give hints to the answer to, check, for what extent they were, successful in drawing the, answers to the questions., Display the pictures of the, various professions along with, the necessary key words related, to those professions. With the, help of the clues ask the, students to speak, words/phrases/ sentences about, them., Ask the learners to sing and, enjoy the original Kannada poem, of ‘My People’., Ask the learners to take part in, the debate on the given topics., , ASSESSMENT, ACITIVITIES, Ask the, students to write, the names of, the professions., , Worksheet - 1, Writing the, answers to the, comprehension, questions., Textbook Page, No: 126, C1, Speak about the, professions in, simple, sentences., , Refer the text, given in the, Textbook Page, No: 128, Debate, , Ask the students to take the, Interviewing, roles of interviewer and the, someone., people of different professions, like farmer, fisherman, cobbler, etc. Refer the Worksheet – 2 for, sample questions and instruct, them to fill the details in it.
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3, , Prose: A Letter, From Obama To, His Daughters, , Reads and, identifies the, details, , WEEK 3, , 4, , WEEK 4, , Read out some simple sample, letters to the students to listen., Later ask to whom they may, usually write a letter. Let them, list it out., , Ask the learners to read the, lesson ‘A LETTER FROM, OBAMA TO HIS DAUGHTERS’, and fill some details picked from, the letter., Reads a personal Give the learners some short, letter, personal letters. (Refer the, sample letters given in the, worksheet section. You may use, them.), Instruct them read the letter, carefully and identify the main, idea, the feeling expressed by, the writer etc., Rearranges the, Explain the parts of a letter, parts of a letter., through suitable examples., Give them jumbled letter and, guide them rearrange the, different parts of the letter and, make it meaningful., Writes a personal Help the students to complete, letter, the letter by choosing the right, words/phrases from the bracket., (Textbook Page No. 135, 136;, Let’s Write, Activity- W2 and, W3). Later give the exercise of, completing the letter in their own, words., Uses contracted Give sufficient examples for, forms, contracted forms and guide them, identify some of the contracted, forms used in the lesson ‘A, LETTER FROM OBAMA TO HIS, DAUGHTERS’., , listening to a, letter, , Extracting, details from the, letter, Worksheet – 3, Oral expression, by the students, on main idea,, feeling of the, letter etc., , Rearranging the, parts of a letter, (Textbook Page, No. 135; Let’s, Write, ActivityW1 -), completing a, letter, Worksheet - 4, , Rewrite the, sentences with, the contracted, forms, Worksheet - 5
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Worksheet - 1, Pick out and write the lines from the poem which describe or are related to the, professions listed below., Professions, , Lines from the poem which describe/is related to the, profession, , A weaver, , A farmer, , A miner, , Construction, labours, , A cobbler
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Worksheet - 2, Interview and fill the details., 1. Where do you work?, , ______________________________________________________________, , 2. What difficulties do you face in your work?, , _______________________________________________________________, , 3. Are you paid well?, , _______________________________________________________________, , 4. Is the money you get from your work sufficient for your livelihood?, , _______________________________________________________________, , 5. Does your boss treat you well?, , _______________________________________________________________
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Worksheet - 3, Read the lesson ‘A LETTER FROM OBAMA TO HIS DAUGHTERS’ and answer, each of these questions in words/simple sentences., , Sl.No, , Questions, , 1., , Who is the writer of this letter?, , 2., , Who are the receivers of this, letter?, , 3., , How old are they?, , 4., , What is the relationship, between the writer and the, receiver of this letter?, , 5., , Which country do they belong, to?, , 6., , What is special about the, writer of this letter?, , 7., , What do you learn from this, letter?, Did you receive any letter?, , 8., If yes, from whom?, , Responses
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Some sample ‘Personal Letters’ to be given to the students for reading, Sample-1: Write a letter to your friend congratulating him/her on his/her success in class 12 board, exam., Answer:, B-32, sector-11, Rohini, New Delhi-110034, January 10, 2021, Dear Muskan, My happiness knew no bounds when I got to know that you have topped your school and achieved your, dream. I felt so pleased that I wish I were there to congratulate you personally., The result has proved that hard work, determination, and perseverance bring good results. You were so, laborious and passionate about it. I know you were very nervous too, but I was always very confident that, you would come out with flying colors. I apologize that I couldn’t even attend the celebration party despite, my wishes., Hope to see you soon. Please be encouraged and continue your hard work. Your future is very bright. My, parents and elder sister have sent lots of love and heartiest congratulations., With lots of love and best wishes., Yours lovingly, Shefali, Sample-2: You are Aakriti/ Abhinav. Write a letter to your friend describing your boarding school in, about 120-150 words., Answer:, B-32, sector-11, Rohini, New Delhi-110085, March 15, 2021, Dear Muskan, How have you been? I hope my letter finds you in best of health and spirits. It has been almost a month, since I transferred to the boarding school. I am very happy in my new school. The classes and dormitories, are very spacious. There are well equipped science laboratories and a library with a great collection of, books. The school has amazing sports facilities such as swimming pool, horse riding track and archery, range., I believe my life here will be interesting and enjoyable. Although I have made many new friends, I still miss, you and the other friends. Please, pay my regards to your parents., Yours sincerely, Aakriti/ Abhinav, , Sample-3: Write a letter to your friend Rudra inviting him to spend the summer vacation at your, place in Mumbai. You are Sakshi/ Saksham. Do not exceed 120-150 words., Answer:, 129, Navyug Apartments, Pitampura, Delhi-110034, March 01, 2021, Dear Rudra, It’s been a while since I’ve heard from you. Where have you been? I hope this letter finds you in the best of, your health., As summers are approaching, I was thinking if we could spend the summer break together at my place in, Mumbai. I will introduce you to all my friends and close relatives. I will give you a city tour as well. We will, spend some quality time in the afternoons near the sea shore. To add cherry on the cake, the weather here, is very pleasant during those days due to sea winds., I am excited even at the thought of you and I spending the summer together after so long. I have to tell you, a lot of things and expect the same from you. Give my regards to aunty and uncle!, Hope to see you soon., Yours lovingly, Sakshi/Saksham
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Sample-4: Write a letter to your friend who just met with an accident informing him about his, speedy recovery in a consoling tone in about 120-150 words. You are Manvi/Manav., Answer:, 129, Navyug Apartments, Pitampura, Delhi-110034, March 01, 2021, Dear Rudra, I hope this letter finds you in the best of spirits. When I visited last week, you seemed a little bit depressed., Come on boy, you should thank God for giving you a fresh lease of life. Everything is going to be fine very, soon. I even talked to your doctor this morning and he told me that you are out of danger now., You will have to remain in the hospital for a few more days but that is not something you should be, concerned about. Your family and friends are there for you., Don’t forget that life is a mixture of joys and sorrows. By the way, all of us have decided to celebrate your, recovery as soon as you come home you will be throwing a party the day you come back home from the, hospital. Hope to see you soon. My parents and younger sister have sent you lots of love and wishes., Wish you a speedy recovery!, Yours truly, Manvi/Manav, Sample-5: You are Sara/Sid. Write a letter to your friend congratulating him for his new job offer in, about 120-150 words. He just graduated from college., Answer:, B-101, Regency apartments, New Bombay, 28 December 2020, Dear Vishnu, I just heard that you have received a new job. I couldn’t be happier for you. Congratulations!, I know it is not easy to get a good job in this troubled job market. It is particularly tough for a fresh graduate, with hardly any work experience. The resourcefulness you displayed in your job search is commendable., You have inspired me and a lot others that “Where there is a will, there is definitely a way.” You have made, us all proud, Vishnu!, I am quite confident that your knowledge of computer and artistic skills will make you a great graphics, designer. I expect to hear great news coming from your direction in the coming years. May you fulfil all your, dreams., Best wishes., Yours truly, Sara/ Sid, Sample-6: Write a letter to your friend appreciating his book that he wrote in Bangalore while, pursuing his writing career. You are Robert/Robina. Word limit: 120-150 words., Answer:, B-101, Regency apartments, New Bombay, 1 January 2021, Dear Vishnu, How has life been treating you? I am writing you this letter to tell you how proud I am of you. I read your, novel and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Well done!, The speech and the flow in which it is written is commendable. I really liked your choice of words. I know, that most of your books are inspired from actual life experiences, and this book clearly demonstrates how, committed and hard-working you’ve been. It is doing absolute justice to what you’ve gone through and how, well you have handled it., My friend, since you left for Bangalore to pursue your writing career, we have drifted apart, unfortunately. I, hope we can start a correspondence here and meet soon one day., Hope you fulfill your dreams. Remember, sky's the limit., Yours lovingly, Robert/ Robina
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Worksheet – 4, Imagine you are writing a letter to your grandmother thanking her for the lovely bicycle she, gave you for your birthday. Now complete this letter with the suitable phrases/sentences of, your own., 15, Circular Drive, Rajajinagar, Bangalore -01, , _________________, , __________ Grandma,, , Thank you so much for __________________________ that you gave me on the occasion, of my birthday. It was my best birthday ever. I was __________ when I got that gift. Red is my, _____________________________., , I plan on ________________________ every morning on my new bicycle., ________________ join me for the ride. We will have so much ____________. I will think of you, every time I ride my cycle., , I hope you will visit me soon., , _____________________,, _______________
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Worksheet – 5, Rewrite each of the sentences using the contracted forms of the underlined, words., Ex: Sara did not tell me., Sara didn’t tell me, , 1. You should not be afraid., ______________________________________________________________, 2. Hema and Veena do not like to dance., ______________________________________________________________, 3. Irfan does not live here anymore., ______________________________________________________________, 4. I was not sure what to do., ______________________________________________________________, 5. She will not listen to me., ______________________________________________________________, 6. I could not let them go there., ______________________________________________________________, 7. We were not able to reach you., , ______________________________________________________________
