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How does learning happen? Our Book Inculcates values of judgement and appreciation Integrates literature and grammar modules Provides dedicated contextual speaking tasks Activities for students to Lesson speak in pairs, groups or 1 My Dog Rex ABC..., I Speak the theme of the lesson individually related to Show and Tell Activities and questions to Bring your favourite toy to class. Tell the class about it. You can use the ques- prepare students to focus on tions below: pronunciation and help Let us Start • What toy is it? teachers introduce the lesson to their students. Listen and say aloud • Who gave it to you? Games to improve Short e sound engagement with language Language Game jet hen net leg and enhance fluency A pet for you Warm up Your teacher will give you chits with pictures of animals on them. Pick up a chit and read out the name of the animal you get. Say if you would like to have • Do you have a pet? the animal as a pet or not. What would you name your pet? Multidisciplinary section Let us now read a story about a dog named Rex. connects all other subjects Variety of literature pieces Connect the Dots to a particular topic to (prose/poetry/drama) I Read enable a student to relate Math Fun better to it Hello! My name is Sunny. I have a big dog. His name is Rex. He is brown in colour. He has soft, long ears. Rex has 8 bones. He eats 5 bones. How many bones does Rex have now? Rex loves to play with his red ball. I take him on long walks in the Questions to check brown morning. comprehension of literature piece. Literature comprehension I Understand To engage a parent in and Value-based questions Exercise 1: New words out-of-classroom learning will only be a part of detailed Exercise 2: Literature comprehension of their child and conduct lessons. A Note to Parent activities given to reinforce Exercise 3: Value-based questions – Judgement and appreciation Ask your child to observe the habits of domestic animals. If you have a pet, help your child take care of it. the learnt concepts How do we hone crucial language skills? L LISTENING S SPEAKING R READING W WRITING Exercises that help children interpret Different types of tasks to engage A variety of literary texts from Formal and creative writing activities the speaker’s message clearly children in building a comprehensive different genres as prescribed by that steadily progress both within vocabulary and converse fluently the NCF and between classes English_TB_Nameslip_Book Explainer.indd 2 21/01/2017 7:36:59 PM

How does learning happen? Our Book Inculcates values of judgement and appreciation Integrates literature and grammar modules Provides dedicated contextual speaking tasks Activities for students to Lesson speak in pairs, groups or 1 My Dog Rex ABC..., I Speak the theme of the lesson individually related to Show and Tell Activities and questions to Bring your favourite toy to class. Tell the class about it. You can use the ques- prepare students to focus on tions below: pronunciation and help Let us Start • What toy is it? teachers introduce the lesson to their students. Listen and say aloud • Who gave it to you? Games to improve Short e sound engagement with language Language Game jet hen net leg and enhance fluency A pet for you Warm up Your teacher will give you chits with pictures of animals on them. Pick up a chit and read out the name of the animal you get. Say if you would like to have • Do you have a pet? the animal as a pet or not. What would you name your pet? Multidisciplinary section Let us now read a story about a dog named Rex. connects all other subjects Variety of literature pieces Connect the Dots to a particular topic to (prose/poetry/drama) I Read enable a student to relate Math Fun better to it Hello! My name is Sunny. I have a big dog. His name is Rex. He is brown in colour. He has soft, long ears. Rex has 8 bones. He eats 5 bones. How many bones does Rex have now? Rex loves to play with his red ball. I take him on long walks in the Questions to check brown morning. comprehension of literature piece. Literature comprehension I Understand To engage a parent in and Value-based questions Exercise 1: New words out-of-classroom learning will only be a part of detailed Exercise 2: Literature comprehension of their child and conduct lessons. A Note to Parent activities given to reinforce Exercise 3: Value-based questions – Judgement and appreciation Ask your child to observe the habits of domestic animals. If you have a pet, help your child take care of it. the learnt concepts How do we hone crucial language skills? L LISTENING S SPEAKING R READING W WRITING Exercises that help children interpret Different types of tasks to engage A variety of literary texts from Formal and creative writing activities the speaker’s message clearly children in building a comprehensive different genres as prescribed by that steadily progress both within vocabulary and converse fluently the NCF and between classes English_TB_Nameslip_Book Explainer.indd 3 21/01/2017 7:37:01 PM

Theme 1: My Family and I 1. My Dog Rex............................. 2 2. The Birthday Surprise.............. 8 3. The Happy Child....................12 S1 Speaking Project...................18 R1 Reading Comprehension....19 Theme 2: Life Around Us 4. Jolly’s Shrinking Clothes........23 5. Mili Learns to Cross the Street................................30 6. Healthy Food..........................35 S2 Speaking Project...................41 R2 Reading Comprehension....42 Theme 3: Heritage 7. The Clever Mouse..................46 8. What is for Dinner?.................52 9. My Kite.....................................57 S3 Speaking Project....................64 R3 Reading Comprehension.....65 Toc Class 3.indd 1 24/01/2017 1:36:58 PM

Theme 4: Imagination and Adventure 10. Who is the Winner?................. 69 11. Riya and the Tooth Fairy........ 75 12. The Merry-go-round.................81 S4 Speaking Project..................... 87 R4 Reading Comprehension...... 88 Theme 5: Exploring the World 13. The Animal Picnic................... 92 14. The Rainbow Butterfly.............98 15. Wheels on the Bus.................103 S5 Speaking Project.................. 111 R5 Reading Comprehension.....112 Toc Class 3.indd 2 24/01/2017 1:36:58 PM

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Our family members are our first friends. They love us and take care of us. Our friends and pets are a part of our family too. Let us read two stories and one poem about loving our family. Part 1_English_G1_TB_Book.indb 1 1/16/2017 3:37:44 PM

Lesson 1 My Dog Rex Let us Start Listen and say aloud Words with the short ‘a’ sound at am ant cat man wag have happy Warm up • Do you have a pet? • Do you know anyone who has a pet? Let us now read a story about a dog named Rex. 2 Part 1_English_G1_TB_Book.indb 2 1/16/2017 3:37:48 PM

I Read Hello! My name is Sunny. I have a big dog. His name is Rex. He is brown in colour. He has soft, long ears. Rex loves to play with his red ball. I take him on long walks in the brown mornings. He is a very happy dog. He wags his tail all the time. He chews on his bone every day. He loves eating rice and milk. funny chews Rex is a funny dog. I love my dog Rex! Let us Discuss 1) What is the name of the dog? 2) Is the dog big or small? ORAL ORAL ORAL ORAL ORAL I Understand New words Word Meaning brown a colour chews bites and eats food funny something that makes us laugh My Dog Rex 3 Part 1_English_G1_TB_Book.indb 3 1/16/2017 3:37:51 PM

Exercise 1: Literature comprehension 1) What colour is Rex? [ ] (A) black (B) white (C) brown (D) golden 2) What does Rex do all the time? [ ] (A) Rex plays all the time. (B) Rex wags his tail all the time. (C) Rex chews on his bone all the time. (D) Rex goes on walks all the time. 3) What does Rex do every day? [ ] (A) He plays with his red ball. (B) He eats rice and milk. (C) He chews on his bone. (D) He goes on long walks. 4) When does Rex go for walks? [ ] (A) in the evenings (B) in the afternoons (C) at night (D) in the mornings Exercise 2: Value-based question – Judgement and appreciation 1) We should be (kind/cruel) to our pets. I Speak Public speaking Speak about yourself in front of the class. Answer the following questions: • What is your name? 4 Part 1_English_G1_TB_Book.indb 4 1/16/2017 3:37:53 PM

• How old are you? • What is your father’s name? • What is your mother’s name? • Do you have any brothers or sisters? • How many brothers or sisters do you have? • What are the names of your brothers and sisters? Show and tell ABC..., Bring your favourite toy to class. Tell the class about it. You can use the questions below: • What toy is it? • Who gave it to you? • Why do you like it? • How do you play with it? • Do you share it with anyone? Language Game A pet for you Your teacher will give you chits. The chits will have pictures of animals on them. Pick up a chit. Read out the name of the animal you get. Would you like to have it as a pet? What would you name your pet? My Dog Rex 5 Part 1_English_G1_TB_Book.indb 5 1/16/2017 3:37:54 PM

Connect the Dots Maths Fun Rex has 8 bones. He eats 5 bones. How many bones does Rex have now? EVS Fun Rex loves to play with his red ball. Rex is a living thing but his ball is non-living. Rex can walk but his ball cannot. What is one more thing that Rex can do, but his ball cannot? A Note to Parent Ask your child to observe the habits of domestic animals. If you have a pet, help your child take care of it. 6 Part 1_English_G1_TB_Book.indb 6 1/16/2017 3:37:57 PM

Lesson 2 The Birthday Surprise Let us Start Listen and say aloud Words with the short ‘i’ sound is in him lip pink give wish morning Warm up • Do you feel happy on your birthday? • What do you do on your birthday? Let us read about Veena’s birthday. The Birthday Surprise 7 Part 1_English_G1_TB_Book.indb 7 1/16/2017 3:38:00 PM

I Read Veena is very happy. It is her birthday. She wakes up early in the morning and gets ready. She wears a new, pink frock and goes to school. Her friend Rohan reaches school first. He does frock wears not say ‘happy birthday’ to her. Komal comes next. She also does not wish Veena. Veena feels very sad. She goes home. Tears roll down her cheeks. No one remembers her birthday. tears roll nap down She takes her afternoon nap. She wakes up at four o’clock. All her friends are there. They surprise Veena and wish her happy birthday. They all give her gifts and cards. Veena is very happy. She gives them chocolates and sweets. surprise Let us Discuss 1) Why is Veena happy? 2) What is Veena wearing? ORAL ORAL ORAL ORAL ORAL 8 Part 1_English_G1_TB_Book.indb 8 1/16/2017 3:38:04 PM

I Understand New words Word Meaning wears puts on clothes frock a dress tears roll down cries nap a short sleep surprise something you did not know will happen I Speak Circle time Let us talk about birthdays. Answer the following questions: • When is your birthday? • What do you wear on that day? • How do you celebrate your birthday? • What do you like to eat on your birthday? Ask and answer questions Friends make us feel happy and special. Ask your partner these questions. Get to know about his or her friends. • What are the names of your friends? The Birthday Surprise 9 Part 1_English_G1_TB_Book.indb 9 1/16/2017 3:38:06 PM

• Which outdoor games do you like playing with your friends? • Which indoor games do you like playing with your friends? • Do you meet your friends every day? Language Game Jumbled words Look at the jumbled words below. Correct and write them. ACKE NBALOOL FIGT DARC 10 Part 1_English_G1_TB_Book.indb 10 1/16/2017 3:38:07 PM

Connect the Dots EVS Fun We celebrate Children’s Day every year on 14 th November. It is the birthday of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. He was India’s first Prime Minister. Maths Fun Meera has 12 candles on her cake. She blows out 7. The rest are still burning. How many candles are still burning on the cake? A Note to Parent Introduce your child to the idea of giving and making others happy on his or her birthday. Ensure you make him or her feel special as well. The Birthday Surprise 11 Part 1_English_G1_TB_Book.indb 11 1/16/2017 3:38:10 PM

Lesson 3 The Happy Child Let us Start Listen and say aloud Word Rhyming word long song I cry tree bee Sun done sit hit 12 Part 1_English_G1_TB_Book.indb 12 1/16/2017 3:38:11 PM

Warm up • What makes you happy? • What do you do when you are happy? Let us read a poem about a happy child. I Read My house is red – a little red house; A happy child am I. I laugh and play the whole day long. cry I hardly ever cry. laugh I have a tree – a green, green tree, To shade me from the Sun; And under it, I often sit, When all my play is done. shade (Source - http://www.english-for-students.com/a-happy-child.html) Let us Discuss 1) What is the colour of the house? 2) Is the child happy or sad? ORAL ORAL ORAL ORAL ORAL The Happy Child 13 Part 1_English_G1_TB_Book.indb 13 1/16/2017 3:38:15 PM

I Understand New words Word Meaning laugh smile and make a sound to show you are happy hardly ever almost never cry to shed tears because you are sad shade an area of darkness, when something blocks sunlight often a lot of times Exercise 1: Literature comprehension 1) What kind of house does the little girl have? [ ] (A) red and big (C) red and little (B) green and little (D) green and big 2) What does the child do all day long? [ ] (A) cry and play (C) sit and play (B) laugh and play (D) sit and sleep 3) How does the tree help the girl? [ ] (A) It makes her happy. (C) It shades her from the Sun. (B) She plays with it. (D) It is green. 4) When does the little girl sit under the tree? [ ] (A) when it is too sunny (C) when she finishes playing (B) when she plays (D) when she cries 14 Part 1_English_G1_TB_Book.indb 14 1/16/2017 3:38:16 PM

Exercise 2: Value-based question − Judgement and appreciation Circle the correct option. 1) We should always try to be happy/sad. I Speak Show and tell ABC..., Bring one thing that makes you very happy and talk about it. You can bring anything – a photograph, a book. Show it to your class and tell them something about the thing. Share why it makes you happy. Song Sing this happy song along with your teacher and friends. Sing it with the actions. If you’re happy and you know it… If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands (clap clap) If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands (clap clap) If you’re happy and you know it, then your face will surely show it If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands. (clap clap) If you’re happy and you know it, stomp your feet (stomp stomp) If you’re happy and you know it, stomp your feet (stomp stomp) If you’re happy and you know it, then your face will surely show it The Happy Child 15 Part 1_English_G1_TB_Book.indb 15 1/16/2017 3:38:18 PM

If you’re happy and you know it, stomp your feet. (stomp stomp) If you’re happy and you know it, shout “Hurray!” (hoo-ray!) If you’re happy and you know it, shout “Hurray!” (hoo-ray!) If you’re happy and you know it, then your face will surely show it If you’re happy and you know it, shout “Hurray!” (hoo-ray!) Language Game Join the dots When we sit in gardens or parks, we see many kinds of pretty insects. Another word for insect is ‘bug’. Practise writing ‘bug’. Join the dots in the picture below and see what kind of insect it is. Bug Bug Bug 16 Part 1_English_G1_TB_Book.indb 16 1/16/2017 3:38:19 PM

Connect the Dots EVS Fun Are trees our friends? Do you know why? Should we cut more trees or plant more trees? Maths Fun There are seven trees in a girl’s garden. Her father planted 3 more. How many trees are there in all? A Note to Parent Encourage your child to spend time in nature. Allowing children time to play on their own is extremely important according to child psychologists. Let your child play without giving him or her gadgets or toys. The Happy Child 17 Part 1_English_G1_TB_Book.indb 17 1/16/2017 3:38:21 PM

S1 Speaking Project Speak about a happy memory with someone from your family. You can even prepare a small chart with some photographs. Describe what you did, where you were and how you felt. 18 Part 1_English_G1_TB_Book.indb 18 1/16/2017 3:38:28 PM

R1 Reading Comprehension Picture 1 Look at the picture below and answer the questions that follow. 1) The girl has a pet _______. [ ] (A) cat (B) dog (C) rabbit (D) mouse 2) Her mother wants her to take her _______. [ ] (A) bag (B) shoes (C) dog (D) lunch box Reading Comprehension 19 Part 1_English_G1_TB_Book.indb 19 1/16/2017 3:38:29 PM

3) The girl is going _______ school. [ ] (A) to (B) from (C) of (D) off 4) The girl and her mother are standing on a carpet. A carpet is like a _______. [ ] (A) mat (B) chair (B) flower (D) step 5) There is a _______ in the picture and the word rhymes with ‘lock’. [ ] (A) dog (B) clock (C) shoes (D) bag Picture 2 Look at the picture below and answer the questions that follow. 20 Part 1_English_G1_TB_Book.indb 20 1/16/2017 3:38:30 PM

1) This picture shows children enjoying _______. [ ] (A) a bedtime story (B) a good sleep (C) watching TV (D) reading a book 2) There are _______ windows in the picture. [ ] (A) three (B) two (C) no (D) four 3) There are two _______ in the picture. [ ] (A) child (B) childs (C) childrens (D) children 4) Grandmother is sitting on a _______. [ ] (A) cheir (B) chiar (C) chair (D) cheyar 5) The children are lying on a bed. The word _______ rhymes with ‘bed’. [ ] (A) red (B) bad (C) bell (D) wet Reading Comprehension 21 Part 1_English_G1_TB_Book.indb 21 1/16/2017 3:38:30 PM

The world is a beautiful place. There are so many things to learn about. Reading is a great way to know more about life around us. Let us read two stories and one poem about this wonderful world. Part 1_English_G1_TB_Book.indb 22 1/16/2017 3:38:36 PM

Lesson 4 Jolly’s Shrinking Clothes Let us Start Listen and say aloud Words with the short ‘o’ sound of on for dog not log pot stop Warm up • What kind of food do you like to eat? • Do you know what healthy food is? Let us now read the story of a boy named Jolly, who eats only cheese. Jolly’s Shrinking Clothes 23 Part 1_English_G1_TB_Book.indb 23 1/16/2017 3:38:37 PM

I Read Jolly loves cheese. He eats cheese for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Jolly’s mother tells him to eat healthy food. But cheese Jolly does not listen. healthy One day, all the buttons on Jolly’s shirt burst open. Jolly runs home and tries on all his clothes. He finds that his clothes have shrunk. They do not fit him. Jolly starts crying. listen Jolly’s mother tells him that he must stop eating only buttons cheese. If he eats healthy food, his clothes will fit him again. burst That night, Jolly eats rotis, carrots, peas and a banana for dinner. Very soon, Jolly’s clothes fit him again. shrunk tries on Let us Discuss 1) What does Jolly love to eat? 2) What bursts open one day? ORAL ORAL ORAL ORAL ORAL 24 Part 1_English_G1_TB_Book.indb 24 1/16/2017 3:38:42 PM

I Understand New words Word Meaning cheese food made from milk healthy good for health listen hear what someone is saying buttons round objects on clothes burst broke open tries on wears and checks shrunk became smaller Exercise 1: Literature comprehension 1) What does Jolly eat every day? [ ] (A) cheese (B) healthy food (C) burger and fries (D) biscuits and soft drinks 2) What does Jolly do when he finds his clothes have shrunk? [ ] (A) he is happy (B) he is angry (C) he starts crying (D) he smiles 3) What does Jolly’s mother tell him to do? [ ] (A) to eat only cheese (B) to drink lots of water (C) to not eat anything (D) to eat healthy food Jolly’s Shrinking Clothes 25 Part 1_English_G1_TB_Book.indb 25 1/16/2017 3:38:43 PM

4) What does Jolly eat for dinner that night? [ ] (A) only cheese (B) only water (C) biscuits and cake (D) roti, carrots, peas and banana Exercise 2: Value-based question – Judgement and appreciation 1) When we eat (healthy/unhealthy) food, we stay fit and strong. I Speak Song Sing a song along with your teacher and friends. Found a peanut, found a peanut, Found a peanut just now. Just now I found a peanut, Found a peanut just now. Cracked it open, cracked it open, Cracked it open just now. Just now I cracked it open, Cracked it open just now. It was rotten; it was rotten, It was rotten just now. Just now it was rotten, It was rotten just now. Ate it anyway, ate it anyway, Ate it anyway just now. 26 Part 1_English_G1_TB_Book.indb 26 1/16/2017 3:38:44 PM

Just now I ate it anyway, Ate it anyway just now. Got a stomach ache, got a stomach ache, Got a stomach ache just now. Just now I got a stomach ache, Got a stomach ache just now. Called the doctor, called the doctor, Called the doctor just now. Just now I called the doctor, Called the doctor just now. Operation, operation, Operation just now. Just now an operation, Operation just now. I am alright; I am alright, I am alright just now, Just now I am alright I am alright just now. Thank you, doctor; thank you, doctor; Thank you doctor just now. (Source: http://www.smallkidshomework.com/found-a-peanut/) Ask and answer questions Get into pairs. Tell your friend about your favourite healthy food. Ask him or her questions about his or her favourite healthy food too. You can use the following questions: Jolly’s Shrinking Clothes 27 Part 1_English_G1_TB_Book.indb 27 1/16/2017 3:38:44 PM

• What is your favourite fruit? • Which vegetable do you like best? • Should we have too much of cake, chips and cookies? • Why is it important to have healthy food? Ask your friend to try one healthy food which he or she has not eaten. Language Game Jumbled words Correct the jumbled words given below. They are all names of fruits. Jumbled word Actual word OGMNA RNOAGE PESGRA PLPAE 28 Part 1_English_G1_TB_Book.indb 28 1/16/2017 3:38:45 PM

Connect the Dots EVS Fun Food items which will help us stay healthy are: • nuts • milk • fruits, vegetables and salads • fish and meat • plenty of water Maths Fun Jolly hides 6 pieces of cheese under his pillow. He also hides 4 pieces in a bottle. How many pieces does he hide in all? A Note to Parent Encourage your child to develop healthy eating habits. Prepare a diet chart for the week. Explain how you have included a healthy mix of different food items in the menu. Explain to your child the importance of eating a balanced diet. Jolly’s Shrinking Clothes 29 Part 1_English_G1_TB_Book.indb 29 1/16/2017 3:38:46 PM

Lesson 5 Mili Learns to Cross the Street Let us Start Listen and say aloud Words with the short ‘u’ sound up us bun cup hut jug fun must Warm up • Do you know the rules of crossing the street? • Have you ever crossed the street by yourself? Let us now read how Mili learnt to cross the street. 30 Part 1_English_G1_TB_Book.indb 30 1/16/2017 3:38:48 PM

I Read Stop, look and listen Before you cross the street. First use your eyes, Then use your ears, Before you use your feet. And that’s how we cross the street! cross the street There is a girl named Mili. One day, Mili’s mother says, “Mili, you must learn to cross the street by yourself.” The next morning, Mili walks to school with her mother. “Tell me what we do before we cross the street, Mili?” asks her mother. “Well, we STOP and step away from the traffic footpath. We LOOK for traffic. We LISTEN for traffic and we THINK: is it safe to cross?” says footpath Mili. “Well done!” says Mili’s mother. “This is fun,” says Mili happily, “I will walk to school every day.” safe Let us Discuss • With whom did Mili walk to school? • What did Mili say she would do before crossing the street? ORAL ORAL ORAL ORAL ORAL Mili learns to Cross the Street 31 Part 1_English_G1_TB_Book.indb 31 1/16/2017 3:38:51 PM

I Understand New words Word Meaning cross the street to go from one side of the road to another step away to move away footpath a path at the side of the road for people to walk on traffic a group of moving vehicles safe out of the way of harm I Speak Group activity Get into groups of three. Draw the traffic lights and colour them. As a group, tell your classmates what each light tells us. Also, explain the correct way to cross the street as you learnt from Mili’s story. Public speaking Tell your classmates if your parents have taught you how to cross the street. Also, talk about a few things that you can do without help from your parents. 32 Part 1_English_G1_TB_Book.indb 32 1/16/2017 3:38:53 PM

Language Game Word Search Find words from the story in the word search below. The words you need to find are: L A S B S O E F I G T K Y B V H LISTEN S T R A F F I C STOP T T E T X O M G TRAFFIC E N E V Y O R E STREET N S T O P T Q P C L P K M P Z A FOOTPATH R F L H X A W Z N J S W U T J I I Q O C D H U D Connect the Dots Maths Fun Look at the picture and count how many people are crossing the road. Mili learns to Cross the Street 33 Part 1_English_G1_TB_Book.indb 33 1/16/2017 3:38:55 PM

EVS Fun The white and black stripes on the road are called the ‘zebra-crossing’. This is because they look just like the black and white stripes on the animal, zebra. A Note to Parent Teach your child to do a few things independently. Encourage your child to take a bath, brush his or her teeth and eat his or her food on their own. Also, teach your child to be careful around things like fire, knives and stairs. Discourage him or her from handling such things by themselves. 34 Part 1_English_G1_TB_Book.indb 34 1/16/2017 3:38:59 PM

Lesson 6 Healthy Food Let us Start Listen and say aloud Word Rhyming word green queen pink drink Warm up • Did you eat any vegetables or fruits yesterday? • What is your favourite vegetable? Let us read a poem about some healthy vegetables. Healthy Food 35 Part 1_English_G1_TB_Book.indb 35 1/16/2017 3:39:01 PM

I Read Tomatoes are red; beans are green, A brinjal has a crown, just like a queen. Potatoes are brown; onions are pink, crown beans Carrots have juice, which I can drink. Vegetables make me healthy and wise, healthy I will eat some daily with milk and rice. juice wise vegetables Let us Discuss 1) What are the colours of tomatoes and beans? ORAL 2) What do carrots have? ORAL ORAL ORAL ORAL 36 Part 1_English_G1_TB_Book.indb 36 1/16/2017 3:39:02 PM

I Understand New words Word Meaning beans green vegetable with seeds crown a circular object worn on the head juice a liquid taken from fruits or vegetables vegetables parts of plants which are used as food healthy fit wise clever daily every day Exercise 1: Literature comprehension 1) Why is the brinjal like a queen? Ans. The brinjal is like a queen because 2) Which vegetables are brown and pink in colour? Ans. are brown and pink in colour. Healthy Food 37 Part 1_English_G1_TB_Book.indb 37 1/16/2017 3:39:03 PM

3) What do vegetables make us? Ans. Vegetables make us 4) What does the poet want to eat vegetables with? Ans. The poet wants to eat vegetables with Exercise 2: Value-based question – Judgement and appreciation 1) Why should we eat different fruits and vegetables? [ ] (A) they are colourful (B) they are healthy (C) they come from plants (D) they look good I Speak ABC..., Show and tell Draw your favourite vegetable on a piece of paper. Hold up the picture. Tell your classmates why you like this vegetable. How does this vegetable help you become healthy? 38 Part 1_English_G1_TB_Book.indb 38 1/16/2017 3:39:04 PM

Group activity How do you think the children in the pictures should talk? Should they speak or listen? Should they answer or cheer? Get into groups of three and do this activity. Explain your answers to the class. Language Game Colour and taste Get into teams. Each team will choose a group leader. Your teacher will call out the name of a colour. Each team has to name a vegetable or fruit of that colour. It can be the colour of the vegetable or fruit skin or the colour inside. The group leader who raises his or her hand first gets the chance to answer. The team with the most number of correct answers wins. Connect the Dots EVS Fun We get healthy food from plants and animals. Name three healthy food items that we get from plants. Then think of three healthy food items we get from animals. Healthy Food 39 Part 1_English_G1_TB_Book.indb 39 1/16/2017 3:39:07 PM

Maths Fun Asif bought 8 tomatoes, 10 brinjals and 5 potatoes from the vegetable seller. How many vegetables does Asif have, in all? A Note to Parent Ask your child the names of vegetables that you regularly buy from the market. Quiz them about the colours of the different vegetables that they eat. Ensure that your child has enough leafy vegetables, milk and milk products as well as pulses in his or her diet. 40 40 Part 1_English_G1_TB_Book.indb 40 1/16/2017 3:39:08 PM

S2 Speaking Project Look at each picture given below. What can you see in each of them? Look at the pictures carefully. Tell your classmates if you want to have a clean room like the one in the first picture or a messy room. Also, say if you want to be healthy or fall sick all the time. Explain why we should have a clean room. Also, explain what we should do to be healthy and not fall sick. Speaking Project 41 41 Healthy Food Part 1_English_G1_TB_Book.indb 41 1/16/2017 3:39:09 PM

R2 Reading Comprehension Picture 1 Look at the picture below and answer the questions. 1) There are ______ men in the picture. [ ] (A) five (B) three (C) two (D) one 2) A ______ is pulling the cart. [ ] (A) donkey (B) monkey (C) cow (D) horse 3) The cart has two big ______. (rhymes with feels) [ ] (A) meals (B) wheels (C) seals (D) bells 42 Part 1_English_G1_TB_Book.indb 42 1/16/2017 3:39:09 PM

4) The plural of horse is ______. [ ] (A) horses (B) horsses (C) horse (D) horsoes 5) The word ______ describes the colour of the horse. [ ] (A) brown (B) red (C) orange (D) black Picture 2 Look at the picture below and answer the questions. 1) How many people do you see in the picture? [ ] (A) three (B) one (C) four (D) eight Reading Comprehension 43 Part 1_English_G1_TB_Book.indb 43 1/16/2017 3:39:09 PM

2) The ______ is holding a book. [ ] (A) girl (B) birds (C) river (D) boy 3) They are ______ at the birds. [ ] (A) look (B) looking (C) looks (D) looked 4) The children are wearing ______. The word rhymes with ‘bats’. [ ] (A) mats (B) rats (C) bets (D) hats 5) The children are laughing. The opposite of laughing is ______. [ ] (A) smiling (B) sleeping (C) crying (D) eating 44 Part 1_English_G1_TB_Book.indb 44 1/16/2017 3:39:09 PM