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MY ENGLISH WORLD
Class III
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TEXTBOOK DEVELOPMENT & PUBLISHING COMMITTEE
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Preface
The State Council of Educational Research and Training has developed the State
Curriculum Framework - 2011 and Position Papers in tune with the National Curriculum
Framework - 2005 and the Right to Education Act - 2009. Accordingly a new set of
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textbooks has been designed to be introduced in a phased manner. In the year 2012-13,
the first of this series of textbooks has been developed for classes I, II, III, VI, and VII.
Practising teachers have been involved in the production of the books along with the
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state level and national level experts.
Hitherto, English was introduced in Non-English Medium Schools in class III.
The State Government introduced English for the first time in class I in 2011-12 in all
Non-English Medium Schools. This year, i.e., 2012-13, English is being introduced in
class II in all Non-English Medium Schools. With this, all the classes from I to X will
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have English as one of the subjects, irrespective of the medium of instruction. Therefore,
in order to have parity among students of English and non- English medium a common
English Textbook is introduced in all media from June - 2012. Moreover, since IT enabled
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learning, multilingualism, and language across the curriculum would greatly enhance
the child's learning, it would not be a problem for the non - English medium child to learn
English as effectively as the one in English medium does. This single textbook norm is
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already in practice in many states including Tamilnadu, Bihar, and Kerala.
The primary Textbooks titled ‘MY ENGLISH WORLD’ are prepared based on
holistic approach of language learning. The language skills namely listening, speaking,
reading, and writing are integrated in the larger context of the themes suggested in
NCF - 2005. The activities are designed as per children’s knowledge and experiences
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which ensure thir active participation in Teaching Learning Process.

The main aim of teaching English is to help learners evolve themselves as
independent users of English. I hope this textbook will help teachers and students achieve
this by making the teaching-learning process effective.
Inclusion of Gender Sensitivity and Child Sexual Abuse in School Text Books
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published by School Education Department with support of UNICEF are taken up to

ensure protection of children through various interventions like personal safety rules,
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gender sensitivity, child sexual abuse, self esteem and life skills. In these areas safety
mechanisms and laws related to child protection are taken care of. Hence, the teachers
must know about these things and bring awareness among all the stakeholders.
I thank all the institutions and experts at the state and national level, the members
of the textbook production committee, the staff members of SCERT and all others who
have contributed directly or indirectly for the successful production of this textbook.
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Any suggestions for the improvement of this book are welcome.
Smt.B.Seshu Kumari,
29-02-2012
Director, SCERT., Hyd.
Hyderabad.
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Textbook Development Committee
Members
Smt A.Venkata Ramanamma, SGT, UPS. Indresham, Patancheru, Medak Dist.
Smt K. Asha , SGT, GPS, Shahinayath Gunj, Nampally, Hyderabad.
Smt K. Tulasi, SGT, CPS, Ghatkesar, Rangareddy Dt.
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Sri P.Narasimha Swamy, SGT, MPPS, Patimala Gudem, Khammam Dt.
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Sri M. Chakradhar, SA, ZPHS, Mudakpally, Nizamabad Dt.
Sri K.B.Dharma Prakash, SA, ZPHS (B), Dharma Sagar, Warangal Dt.
Sri K.Krishnaiah, SA, ZPHS, Edulabad, Ranga Reddy Dt.
Sri B.Venkata Ramana, SA, GHS, Pathapatnam, Srikakulam Dt.
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Sri Md. Fayaz Babu, Staff Tutor, DCE, Kadapa Dt.
Sri A. Chandra Reddy, H.M., Z.P.H.S., Kundaram, Warangal Dt.
Smt Vinjamaram Neeraja, SGT, GPS, CPL, Amberpet, Hyderabad.
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Academic Coordinators
Smt K. Sudha, Officer-in-Charge, ELTC, DIET, Hyderabad.
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K. Lavanya, Staff Tutor, ELTC, DIET, Hyderabad.
Sri Khanderao Ramesh Rao, S.A., GHS, Huzurabad, Karimnagar Dt.
Chief Coordinator
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Dr. P. Jani Reddy, Lecturer, DIET, Vikarabad, Ranga Reddy Dist.
Academic Advisors
Dr. Jayasheelan, Rtd. Professor, E.F.L.U., Hyderabad.
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Dr. D. Kanakadurga, Rtd. Professor, Osmania University, Hyderabad.

Smt Adithi Majumder, Faculty Assistant, Vidya Bhawan Education Resource Centre,Udaipur.
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Editors
Dr. A.L.Khanna, ELT Consultant, Formerly Assoc. Professor, University of Delhi.
Dr. K. N. Anandan, Linguist & ELT Expert, Kerala.
Chief Editor
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Dr. Ramakanth Agnihotri, Rtd. Professor, University of Delhi.
Illustrators
Sri Venkatesh Vaddepally, SGT, PS. Somavaram, Nalgonda Dist.
Sri Syed. Hashmatullah, DM, GHS, Kazipet, Warangal Dist.
Sri K. Babu, HM, ZPHS, Vajjapally, Nizamabad Dist.
Sri K. Srinivas, SA, ZPHS, Pochampally, Nalgonda Dist.
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OUR NATIONAL ANTHEM
- Rabindranath Tagore
Jana-gana-mana-adhinayaka, jaya he
Bharata-bhagya-vidhata.
Punjab-Sindh-Gujarat-Maratha
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Dravida-Utkala-Banga
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Vindhya-Himachala-Yamuna-Ganga
Uchchala-Jaladhi-taranga.
Tava shubha name jage,
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Tava shubha aasisha mage,
Gahe tava jaya gatha,
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Jana-gana-mangala-dayaka jaya he
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Bharata-bhagya-vidhata.
Jaya he, jaya he, jaya he,
Jaya jaya jaya, jaya he!
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- Pydimarri Venkata Subba Rao
“India is my country. All Indians are my brothers and sisters.

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I love my country, and I am proud of its rich and varied heritage.

I shall always strive to be worthy of it.
I shall give my parents, teachers and all elders respect,
and treat everyone with courtesy. I shall be kind to animals.
To my country and my people, I pledge my devotion.
In their well-being and prosperity alone lies my happiness.”
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Bridging Gap Activity

Picture - 1
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1. Who do you see in the picture?

2. What are they doing?
3. Where are they playing?
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4. What are they playing with?

Note to the teacher:-
The pictures given for bridging activities are meant for classroom interaction in order to equip the
children to acquire basic language competencies and familiarise with the primary discourses i.e., description,
conversation and story writing. The transaction process suggested is - whole class, group and individual
activity. These pictures can be used for writing descriptions, conversations and stories.
The teacher can also make use of some more pictures which have scope for interaction. The teacher may
refer the teacher’s handbook for detailed process.
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Picture - 2
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Interactive questions for description:

2. Where are they?
3. What are they doing?
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4. What things do you see in the picture?

Interactive questions for conversation:
1. Who are the characters speaking? (select any two characters from the picture)
2. Who would speak first?
3. What would the first character say?
4. What would be the second character’s response?
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Picture - 3
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Interactive questions for description:

2. What happened to the dog in the picture?
3. What would the boy do now?
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Interactive questions for story:

1. What is happening in the picture?
2. What would have happened before?
3. What would happen next?
4. What title do you suggest to this story?

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Picture - 4
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Note: Use this picture for producing description, conversation and story.
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UNIT - 1
TALKING TRAIN
I. Look at the picture.
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1. Name the things you see in the picture.

2. How many people are there?
3. What are the people doing?

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II. A. Look at the picture and answer the questions.
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1. What are the different things that people in this picture

are doing?
2. What are the various rules that we follow while we are at
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a railway station?
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B. Now listen to your teacher and say whether the

following statements are true or false. (Note : Listening text
is in Appendix-1)
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Tick (9) the statements that are true.

1. The Godavari Express was on time.
2. The correct arrival time of the train was 9 p.m.
3. The train was coming from Vijayawada.
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Talking train
Hello! Do you know who I am? I am a train. My name is Rail
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I have no legs. But, I can move like you. I have many wheels.
I run on rails. I have an engine as my face. I have boggies as
my tail. I am very long. I make the sound Coo…Coo…
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Chuk...Chuk… I go to different places.
What are the different places through which a

train travels?
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I go through forests and tunnels. I go over rivers. Pass over

bridges. I move through deserts, fields and valleys. I go along
mountains, ponds and lakes.
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Everyone can see me – the rich and the poor, the young
and the old, wherever they live, whatever languages they speak,
people living in cities and villages. They are all my friends. I
take them to their places.
Look! The guard is waving the green flag now.
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Why does the guard wave a green or a red flag?
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I am ready to leave. Hurry up! Get in. I will take you
wherever you want me to take.
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Comprehension
A. Answer the following questions.
1. Who is the speaker?
2. What places does Rail Raja pass through?
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3. What is the most interesting thing about Rail Raja?
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4. Have you ever travelled by a train? If yes, which places
have you visited?
B. Read the names of the vehicles given below. Tick the
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names of vehicles you have travelled by. Underline the
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names of vehicles that you have seen in reality.
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an auto-rickshaw an aeroplane a car a boat
a motor cycle a bicycle a truck a bus
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a helicopter a lorry a ship a van

a bullock cart a train a jeep
Write the names of vehicles you know.
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Write 2-3 lines about any vehicle you like.

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Vocabulary
A. Laxmi is going to Delhi on a tour with parents. Tell
her what things she should carry with her. Write them
in the balloons given below. You can add more balloons if
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a tooth paste
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Laxmi’s
travel bag
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B. In the story we came across some opposite words

Ex: 1) rich x poor 2) old x young
Write the opposites of the following words.
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3. take x ____________ 4. inside x ___________
5. right x ____________ 6. question x __________
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• the rich and the poor
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the healthy and the unhealthy

In the 1st phrase, and is used to link ‘the rich’ and ‘the poor’.
In the 2nd phrase, and is used to link ‘the young’ and ‘the old’.
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In the 3rd phrase, and is used to link ‘the healthy’ and ‘the healthy.
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A. Make phrases using the linker ‘and’.

1. a cup, a saucer : ___________________
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2. a bat, a ball : ___________________

3. black, white : ___________________
4. good, bad : ___________________
5. a mouse, a pencil : ___________________
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Writing
A. Look at the picture given. Read the description.
This is a train.
It has many wheels.
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It runs on rails.
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It is very long.
It carries people to their places.
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B. Look at the picture given. Write a few lines describing
the picture.
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1. my name is rail raja
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2. i am your frend.
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Project Work
A. The following steps will help you in making a match

box train.
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1. Take some empty match boxes.
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2. Pull the drawers out a little from the boxes.
3. Insert the drawer of one box into the other.
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5. The match box train is ready.
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B. Work in groups.
Tell others in the group how you made the match box train
and how you will make it more beautiful.
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B Reading
Be Safe!
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One day Raju was late to
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He tried to board the
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But, he missed it and fell on the

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He broke his leg and

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Rules are for our safety.

I follow rules to be safe.
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UNIT - 2
SWAMY AND THE MAGIC BEANS
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1. What is the magician doing in the picture?

2. Have you ever seen a magician performing tricks?
If yes, say what those are and where you have seen
them.
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II.A. Look at the picture and answer the questions.

1. Who do you think is the strange looking man in the picture?
2. Why do you think he looks strange?
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cow?
2. What made the man look strange?
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3. Why was Swamy’s mother angry?

4. Why do you think Swamy was shocked?
5. If you were Swamy, would you exchange your cow
for magic beans? Why?
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Swamy and the magic beans
Swamy woke up in the morning. He saw
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a giant bean stalk in front of his house. It
was very strong like a tree.
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He went outside and started climbing the
bean stalk. He climbed up to the sky
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through the clouds.
Swamy saw a beautiful castle.
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He went inside. Swamy heard a voice, “Fee, fi, fo, fun.”

Swamy was frightened and ran into the cupboard. A big
giant came into the room and sat near a table. On the table,
there were a hen and a golden flute.
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“Lay!” said the giant. The hen laid an egg. It was a golden
egg. “Sing!” said the giant. The flute began to sing.
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Soon the giant fell asleep listening to

the song. Swamy jumped out of the
cupboard. He took the hen and the
flute. Suddenly the flute sang,
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“Master, help !”
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What do you think Swamy did then?

The giant woke up and shouted, “Fee, fi, fo, fun.” Swamy
ran and started climbing down the bean stalk. The giant came
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after Swamy.
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Swamy came down and shouted, “Mother, help!” Swamy’s

mother was shocked. She took an axe and chopped down
the bean stalk. The giant crashed down on the ground. Nobody
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ever saw him again.
With the golden hen and the magic flute, Swamy and his
mother lived happily ever after.
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1. What did Swamy see when he climbed up to the sky?
2. The flute sang, “Master, help !” Who do you think
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3. If Swamy’s mother had not helped him, what do you
think could have happened?
4. When you are in trouble whom do you ask for help?
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Swamy saw
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“Master, help !”
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The hen laid a beautiful castle.
The flute sang “fee,fi,fo,fun”.
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The giant shouted, the bean stalk.

The mother chopped a golden egg.
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A. Find the words from the list that rhyme with the
following words. (hen, fun, down, bean, ground, sing)
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1. three - tree 5. man - ran

2. pen - 6. mean -
3. ring - 7. gown -
4. run - 6. round -
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B. If you have a magic wand, what things would you like

to order.
a bicycle
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A. Read the following words from the story.

Swamy room cupboard giant flute castle
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List out some more naming words from the story.
1. __________________ 2. __________________
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3. __________________ 4. __________________
5. __________________ 6. __________________

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B. Read the following naming words we know.

a crow grapes a tomato a playground
a cow a duck a banana a book
an apple an orange a dog a bed
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a carrot a potato a parrot a pencil
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a school a sparrow a zoo a table
a hospital a tiger a brinjal an elephant
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Now, write the above words against the given heads.
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2. Things ________
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3. Fruits ________ ________ ________ ________
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6. Vegetables ________ ________ ________ ________
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A. Swamy brought a magic hen and a magic flute. What

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Mother : ………………………………………………..
Swamy : …………………………………………………
Mother: …………………………………………………
Swamy : …………………………………………………
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B. Look at the picture given on page 19. Describe the

picture in 4-5 sentences.
Where is Swamy in the picture? (place)
What are the different things you see in the picture?
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What is Swami doing? What is the giant doing?
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The giant said to the hen, “Lay an egg.” The hen laid a
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golden egg.
The giant said to the flute, “Sing a song.” The flute began
to sing.
Here the sentences, “Lay an egg” and “Sing a song”
are the instructions given by the giant.
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Instructions your teacher gives at school:

Ex: • Open your book. • Sit down please. Add some more.
Instructions your mother gives at home:
Ex: • Bring the plate. • Comb your hair. Add some more.
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Instructions between you and your friend:
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Ex: • Give your book. • Take this pencil. Add some more.
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Make corrections using capital letters and fullstop(.),
wherever necessary. Rewrite the following sentences.
1. swamy saw a beautiful castle
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2. the giant came after swamy.
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Fun with Words
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He words She words He words She words

a man a woman a boy a girl
a father a mother a brother a sister
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a grandpa a grandma a son a daughter

an ox a cow a king a queen
a lion a lioness a tiger a tigress
a prince a princess a rooster a hen
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B Reading
The Magic Wand

I have a magic wand.
A
The nicest one,
AN
It beats the band,
And makes things done.
It brings me cookies,
G
And cakes to eat.
N
It gets me ice-creams,
And gives me treat.
LA
I have a magic flute,
TE
The prettiest one.

It blows so sweet
And makes the world stun.
T
It loves me deep,
ER
And takes me high.

It sings me lullabies,
And makes me sleep.
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B. Add lines to the rhyme

I have a magic pot,

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UNIT - 3
I Like It This Way
A
AN
N G
LA
TE
T
ER
Picture - 1 Picture - 2
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1. What things do you see in the above pictures?

2 What is the difference between the two pictures?
3. Which one do you like? Why?

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II A. Look at the picture and answer the questions.

1. What is this picture about?
2. What are the people doing?
A
AN
N G
LA
TE
T
ER

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1. What did Sita ask her friends?

2. What did Sita do after going home?
3. Why did her friends go away after playing for some time?
4. What do you do in the evening, after school?
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A Reading
I Like It This Way
It was growing dark. Sita’s mother came home from farm.
A
There were books everywhere. There were toys everywhere.
There were clothes everywhere. What a mess!
AN
N G
LA
TE
T
ER
SC

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Mother: Sita! Let’s

clean up the room dear.
Sita: Yes Amma.
Sita folded her clothes
A
and looked at mother.
AN
Mother: Keep them
in the shelf.
G
Sita: As you say
N Amma.
LA
Then Sita picked
up her books and put
TE
them on the table.
Mother: Keep
T
your books in your

ER
school bag.
Sita: Amma, I
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need a new notebook

for English.

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Mother called Sita’s brother Raja

and sent him to buy the notebook. Sita
put her books in the school bag
carefully.
A
Mother: Now pick up your toys.
AN
Sita: Where shall I keep these
toys Amma?
G
Mother helped Sita to make a toy
N
box with a waste cardboard box. Sita
put her toys in the box. Then, she
LA
pushed the box under the cot.
TE
T
ER
SC

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Mother: Very good dear! This is what you must do before

going to bed everyday.
Sita: Yes Amma. I like it this way.
After having her food, Sita lied down on the cot to sleep.
A
Mother: Good Night dear!
AN
Sita: Good Night Amma!
N G
LA
TE
T
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Comprehension
1. Write Yes or No.
a. The room was clean in the beginning. ( )
A
b. Sita put her toys in the cupboard. ( )
AN
c. Sita put her books in the school bag. ( )
d. Mother sent Raja to buy toys. ( )
G
e. Sita and her mother made a toy box together.( )
N
2. What things did Sita do to keep her room clean?
3. What things do you do at home to keep your room clean?
LA
4. Sita kept her books in the bag, clothes in the shelf and toys
in the toy box.
TE
B. Write the things you have at home. Where do you keep

them?
T
S.No. Things at Home Where do you keep them?

ER
1 Clothes Shelf
2
SC
4
5

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Vocabulary
A. Sita did so many things to help her mother. What things
do you do to help your mother?
A
folding
AN
clothes
G
Things I do to
help my mother
N
LA
TE
B. Sita is thinking. Read her thoughts. Replace the

underlined words with the same meaning from the story.
T
ER
I want a new I kept my clothes in

dress. the cupboard.
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I want to buy I will put my

play things. things in order.

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Grammar
Read the following sentences taken from the story.
● Sita picked up her books and put them on the table.
● Sita put her books in the school bag carefully.
A
● Sita pushed the box under the cot.
AN
Here the words on, in and under are used to tell where
things are kept.
G
A. Look at the pictures given below and answer the
following in full sentences.
1. Where is the cat?
N
LA
___________________________
TE
2. Where is the dog?

___________________________
T
ER
3. Where are the shoes?

___________________________
B. Make your own sentences using:
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on : _______________________________________
in : _______________________________________
under : _______________________________________
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Writing
A. Look at the picture given below. Write a few sentences
about the picture.
_____________________________________________
A
_____________________________________________
AN
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
G
____________________________________________________________________________
N ____________________________________________________________________________
LA
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
TE
____________________________________________________________________________
B. Prepare a timetable for the things you do in the evening.

T
S.No. Time What I do?

ER
1 4.30 p.m. I change my clothes

2
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4
5

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Oral Skills
During mid-day meals, how do you like to keep your school
clean? Sit in pairs, discuss and present the conversation in
your class.
A
AN
Read the following passage. Make necessary corrections
using proper punctuation {capital letter, full stop(.), question
mark (?) and spelling}. Rewrite the sentences.
G
1. amma, i need a knew notebook for english?
N
___________________________________________
LA
2. where shall i keep these toys amma.
___________________________________________
TE
Fun with Words

Make words using the endings given.
T
letter an at in it un
ER
b ban
f
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p
s

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B Reading
Brother Has No Teeth
A. Listen and recite the poem.
Sita’s brother loves sweets,
A
More than carrots and beets.
AN
Sweets for breakfast,
Munch Munch Munch.
G
Sweets for lunch,
Munch Munch Munch.
N
LA
Sweets for supper too,
TE
Not one, but two by two.

Sita’s brother is very tall.
But has no teeth at all.
T
Ha ha ha ha! Ha ha ha ha!
ER
Laughs everyone at Raja!

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B. Answer the following.

1. How did Sita’s brother lose his teeth?
2. Name some food items that are good for our health.
3. What must we do to keep our teeth healthy and clean?
A
4. Name some healthy food items you like to eat.
AN
Project Work
G
Discuss with your parents/friends and list out five good habits
we need to follow.
N
1. What things we should do in the morning?
LA
2. What things we should do to help our
mother/father?
TE
3. What things we should do at school?

4. What things we should do before eating meals?
T
S.No. at school at home

1
ER
2
3
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4
5
Prepare a chart and present it in your classroom.

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UNIT - 4
THE MOUSE AND THE PENCIL
A
AN
N G
LA
TE
T
ER
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1. Have you ever seen or heard of a bat and a book as

shown in the picture?
2. If they were to talk to each other, what do you think,
they would talk?
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II A. Look at the picture and answer the questions.

1. What do you see in the picture?
2. What do you think the rat will do with the pencil?
A
3. What do you think the pencil can do to the rat?
AN
N G
LA
TE
T
ER
SC

1. What do you think the pencil saw?

2. What, according to you, will the pencil do now?
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A Reading
The mouse and the pencil

The pencil saw a little mouse. The mouse was looking
for something to eat. He found the pencil.
A
“I am going to bite you,” said the mouse and he bit the
AN
pencil hard.
“You are hurting me,” said the pencil. “Let me draw one
G
last picture for you and then you can do what you like!”
“Very well,” said the mouse.
N
The pencil drew a big circle.
LA
“Is that cheese?” asked the mouse.
TE
T
ER
SC
“Well, let’s call it cheese,”

said the pencil. Then it drew a
bigger circle under the first one.

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“Is that an apple?” squeaked the mouse. “Let’s call it an

apple,” said the pencil and it drew three little
things inside the first circle.
A
AN
N G
LA
TE
“Are those cucumbers?” asked the mouse, licking his lips.

“I wish you’d hurry. I simply can’t wait to get my teeth into
T
them!”
ER
Then it began drawing some funny curved things near the

second circle.
What do you think the pencil is drawing?
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The pencil drew two little triangles on the top circle.

“Oh, oh!”squeaked the mouse. “Now you have made it
like a cat! Don’t go on!”
A
AN
N G
LA
TE
But the pencil went on, till it had drawn long whiskers and
mouth on the top circle.
T
ER
SC
And the mouse cried out in terror, “It’s a real cat! Help!”
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Comprehension
A. Answer the following questions:
1. Why did the mouse run away looking at the
picture?
A
AN
2. If you were the mouse, what would you do?
3. The pencil drew a ___________ circle.
G
4. The pencil drew three little things inside the _________.
N
LA
5. Finally, the pencil drew a ____________.
B. Complete the following table as directed.

TE
S.No When the pencil drew The mouse asked

T
1. A big circle “……….........……?”

ER
2. A bigger circle under the

first one. “……….........……?”
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3. Three little things inside

small circle. “……….........……?”

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Vocabulary
A. The pencil drew a picture of a cat. If you want to draw
a beautiful, colourful picture, what materials do you
need? Write them. One is done for you.
A
AN
crayons
G
Drawing
N
LA
TE
B. In the story, the mouse was hungry. It was thinking of

different food items. What food items do you remember
T
when you are hungry?

ER
__________________________________
__________________________________
SC
__________________________________
__________________________________
__________________________________

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Grammar
Read the following sentences from the story.
1. The pencil saw a little mouse.
2. Let me draw one last picture.
A
3. The pencil drew a big circle.
AN
• In the 1st sentence, the word little tells something about
the mouse.
• In the 2nd sentence, the word last tells something about
G
the picture.
N
• In the 3rd sentence, the word big tells something about
LA
the circle.
A. Complete the sentences using the words given.
TE
red fresh big one yellow

1. I have a ……………… bag.
2. Priya likes …………… roses.
T
3. We are buying ……….. apples.

ER
4. Gita has two mangoes, she gave me ……… mango.

B. Rewrite the given sentences using the words given.
SC
1. Sham is a boy. (fat) Sham is a fat boy.

2. Kamala is a girl. (tall) ……………………………
3. My sister has a doll. (lovely) ……………………………
4. Manasa ate bananas. (three) ……………………………
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C. Look at the picture and fill in the blanks choosing from

the words given.
fat old pink big short
A
AN
G
a ………….. boy a ………….. rose..
N
LA
TE
an ………… man. a .................. tree.

T
D. Read the words given. Write their opposites.

ER
words opposites words opposites

big small rich poor
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fat new
hot first
tall good

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Writing
A. The pencil drew a lively picture of a cat. The mouse
ran away looking at it. Draw your own cat.
1. What is the name of
A
your cat ?
AN
2. What is the colour
of your cat?
3. What does your cat
G
like ?
N 4. How would you take
care of your cat?
LA
5. How would you
enjoy with your cat?
TE
Now, write the description of your cat using the above

questions.
T
My cat’s name is __________________

ER
_________________________________
________________________________________
SC
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________
_______________________________________________

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B. The pencil drew a circle.

The mouse asked, “Is that a cheese?”
If the pencil draws a square, what will the mouse ask?
bread biscuit cake chocolate
A
Is that …………………….........?
AN
Is ………………………….........?
Is …………………………......…
G
………………………………......
C. Colour the shapes. Read the words given.
N
LA
circle rectangle square cone

TE
Oral Skills
Guess what the hidden thing is.
T
1. You and your friend are a pair.

ER
2. You hide something in your hand and ask

your friend to guess what it is.
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3. Your friend asks, ‘Is that a food item?’

You must say ‘Yes’ or ‘No’.
4. Your friend is allowed to ask only five questions to guess
about what you have hidden to win the game.
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Project Work My Leafy Animals.

A. Look at the pictures of different animals made using
leaves. Choose the one you like and make your own
animal.
A
AN
N G
LA
TE
T
ER
SC
Write the
names of
these leafy
animals.

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B. Now describe your ‘leafy animal’ mentioning the

different leaves you have used for the different parts of
its body.
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
A
____________________________________________
AN
____________________________________________
G
Make necessary corrections using proper punctuation
N
{capital letter, and spelling}. Rewrite the sentences.
LA
1. He found the pencl.
___________________________________________
TE
2. the pencil drew two little triangles.

___________________________________________
Fun with Words
T
Fill in the blanks using the same letter two times.

ER
Ex : lo_ _ y lorry ri_ _ on ribbon

1. a _ _ le ra_ _ it
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2. di _ _ er be _ _
3. e__ le _ _ er
4. sp _ _ n su _ _ er
5. pre _ _ y sma _ _
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B Reading
A
The lion and the mouse
AN
Once upon a time, in a thick forest, a lion
G
was sleeping under a tree. A cheerful mouse
N
came there and saw the lion.
LA
The mouse climbed onto the body of the
lion and started playing. He pulled the lion’s
TE
whiskers.
T
ER
SC

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Suddenly, the lion woke up and

roared in anger. He caught the mouse. The
A
mouse trembled in fear. It begged the lion to leave it.
AN
The lion took pity on it and let it go.
The mouse thanked the lion. It promised that it
would help the lion in times of need. The lion laughed
G
at the mouse.
N
One day a hunter trapped the lion. The poor lion
LA
roared for help. The mouse heard the cries and came
there. It cut the net with its sharp teeth. The lion came
TE
out and they became good friends.

T
ER
SC

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UNIT - 5
THE LITTLE RED HEN
A
AN
N G
LA
TE
T
ER
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What are the different people doing in the picture?

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What time of the day is it?
What are the animals doing?
A
AN
N G
LA
TE
T
ER
B. Now listen to your teacher and answer the following

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questions. (Note : Listening text is in Appendix-1)

1. How did the hen help her friends?
2. Name the birds and animals who are lazy in the story.
3. Can the hen do something to make them work?
4. How can we help our friends to be active and learn new skills?
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A Reading
The little red hen

One day the little red hen found a grain of wheat.
A
“Who will plant this grain of wheat?” she asked.
AN
“Not I,” quacked the duck.
“Not I,” grunted the pig.
“Not I,” purred the cat.
N G
LA
TE
T
ER
SC

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So, the little red hen
A
planted the grain. It
AN
soon grew into a
plant. It was full of
wheat.
N
“Who’ll help me cut the stalk
G
LA
of wheat?” asked the hen.
The Pig grunted, “Not I.”
“Not I,” purred the cat.
TE

So the little red hen cut the stalk and
took out all the grains of wheat.
T
ER
SC

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“Who’ll take the wheat to the mill?” asked the hen.

“Not I,” the Pig grunted. “Not I,” purred the cat.
So the little red hen took the wheat to the mill. The miller
A
ground it into flour.
AN
N G
LA
TE
T
ER
SC
The hen made bread with the wheat flour. She called the duck,
the pig and the cat. She wanted to teach them a lesson.
What lesson, do you think, the hen will teach them?
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“Who’s going to eat the bread?” asked the hen.

“I will,” grunted the pig.“I will,” quacked the duck.
“I will,” purred the cat.
A
“No, you will not. I planted the grain. I cut the grain.
I got it ground. I made the bread. So, I’ll eat all the
AN
bread,” said the little red hen. And she started eating.
N G
LA
TE
T
ER
SC
“We’re sorry. We’ll not be lazy from today. Please give us

something to eat,” said the pig, the duck and the cat.
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Comprehension
1. What did the little red hen do with the grain?
2. Where did the little red hen take the wheat?
A
3. What would you do if you were in the hen’s place?
AN
B. Write the following sentences in the order in which
they appear in the story.
G
The little red hen cut the wheat.
N
The little red hen ate the bread.
LA
The miller ground the wheat into flour.
The little red hen took the wheat to the mill.
TE
The little red hen planted the grain.

The little red hen found a grain of wheat.
T
…………………..........................
ER
……………..................................
…………………..........................
……………..................................
SC
…………………..........................
…………………..........................
…………………..........................

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Vocabulary
A. One day the little red hen found a grain of wheat. She
planted it and it soon grew into a plant.
Now think of some seeds which grow into plants.
A
Write their names below. One is done for you.
AN
a mango
N
seeds which
G
LA
grow into plants
TE
T
B. We have come across some animals and birds in the story.

ER
Add a few more names of animals and birds you know.

birds animals
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1. a hen 5. 1. a cat 5.
2. a duck 6. 2. a pig 6.
3. 7. 3. 7.
4. 8. 4. 8.
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Grammar
A. Read and observe the underlined parts of the following
sentences.
1. The little red hen found a grain of wheat.
A
2. The little red hen planted the grain.
AN
3. The little red hen cut the stalk.
4. I made the bread.
G
Found, planted, cut, made etc. are the different actions
done by the Little Red Hen in the story.
N
LA
B. Now write the actions done by different animals and birds
in the story.
TE
1. Duck – quacked, slept 2. Pig - ……………………..
3. Cat- ………………….. 4. Miller - …………………..

T
C. Tick the right word for each picture.

ER
run slip push

drive swim eat
jump jump drink
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throw hop write

hear sit walk
vote run read

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frown learn sing

cry read dance
smile draw laugh
Writing
A
A The little red hen made some sweet bread from the
AN
wheat flour. What are the other food items we can make
with wheat?
For example you can write.
G
We can make upma.
1.
N
…………………………………………………
LA
2. …………………………………………………
3. …………………………………………………
TE
4. …………………………………………………
B. List out the things you need to make a chapati.

T
What items (ingredients) do you need? How much (quantity)

ER
do you need?
Ingredients:
SC
a. wheat flour two cups

b. …………………..……… …………………………
c. …………………..……… …………………………
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Write the steps you need to make chapati. Use the clues
given below.
(take, add, knead, make, roll, roast)
Step 1 Take wheat flour.
A
Step 2 …………………………………………………......
AN
Step 3 …………………………………………………......
Step 4 …………………………………………………......
G
Step 5 …………………………………………………......
N
C. Colour the picture. Write 3 or 4 sentences about it.
LA
TE
T
ER
SC

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A
Oral Skills
AN
Talk about the picture given on previous page. Where
are the animals and what are they doing in the picture?
G
N
Read the following sentences. Make necessary changes using
question mark (?), capital letters and correct spelling.
LA
1. “Who will plant this grain of wheat.”
TE
_______________________
2. i planted the grain.
T
_______________________
ER
Fun with Words

Read the following. Observe that they read the same in both
SC
the directions.
1. eye 4. noon 7. nun
2. madam 5. level 8. put it up
3. Malayalam 6. mom 9. deed
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B Reading
A
Good morning Mrs. Hen
AN
“Good morning, Mrs. Hen!
How many chickens have you got?”
G
“Madam, I have got ten.
N
Four of them are yellow.
LA
Two of them are brown.
Four of them are speckled red,
TE
The nicest in the town.”

T
ER
B. Add lines
Good morning, _________________________
SC
How many _______________ have you got?

_____________________________________
_____________________________________
_____________________________________
The nicest in the town.
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Project Work My plant

A. The following steps will help you to plant a seed.
1. Take an earthen pot.
A
Fill it with soil and manure.
AN
2. Put any seed in the soil.
G
3. Keep the pot in sun light.
4. Water the seed every day.

N
LA
5. The seed grows into a sapling.

TE
B. Tell your friends in your group how you

got the sapling from the seed.You may
begin as shown below.
T
ER
I...................................................
took an earthen pot.
Now, write what you have told the group.
My plant
SC
............................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................
............................................................................................................................

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UNIT - 6
MARY AND THE THREE BEARS
A
AN
N G
LA
TE
T
ER
1. What do you think the two animal trainers in the

picture are trying to do?
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2. Where do these events take place?

3. Have you ever seen such events happen?
4. Is it ok to make animals perform such tricks for the
amusement of human beings? Discuss.
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1. What do you think the girl is trying to do?

2. Where do you think the girl is?
A
AN
N G
LA
TE
T
ER

SC
1. Why do you think Mary entered the house?

2. Whose house it might be?
3. How did she reach the house?
4. What would you do if you were in Mary’s place?
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A Reading
Mary and the three bears
A
Mary was very hungry. She tasted the payasam from
AN
the first bowl. “This payasam is too hot to eat.” Then
she tasted it from the second bowl “This payasam is
too cold to eat.”
G
Finally, she took a spoonful from the third. “This
N
payasam is just right.” Mary gulped all the payasam.
LA
TE
T
ER
SC

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Mary was tired then.

She wanted to sit on a
chair. “This chair is too
big to sit on !”
A
AN
Then she tried to sit on the second chair.
G
“This chair is also too
big!” And next she sat on
N the third chair. “This chair
LA
is just right.”
TE
T
ER
SC
Mary started relaxing but alas! The chair has broken !

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Mary was very tired. She got up and went upstairs. There were
three beds in the bedroom. She lay on the first bed.
“This bed is too hard to sleep on.”
Then she went to the second bed.
“This bed is too soft to sleep on.”
A
Finally she went to the third bed.
AN
“This bed is just right.” She lay
down on the bed and fell asleep.
G
Soon three bears entered the house.
What will the bears do now? N

LA
“Someone has eaten my payasam!” said Daddy bear.
“Someone has eaten my payasam too!” said Mummy bear.
TE
“Someone has eaten my payasam and it’s all gone,” cried

Baby bear.
T
ER
SC

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“Someone has been sitting on my

chair!” said Daddy bear.
“Someone has been sitting
A
on my chair too !” said
AN
Mummy bear.
“Someone has been sitting
G
on my chair and it’s
broken,” the Baby bear criedN
LA
again. Now the three bears
went into the bed room.
TE
“Someone has been sleeping on my bed !” said the Daddy

bear. “Someone has been sleeping on my bed too !” said the
T
Mummy bear. “Someone has been sleeping on my bed too

ER
and is still there !” screamed the Baby bear.
Mary woke up. She was terrified to see the three bears. She
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jumped out of the bed crying, “Help!” and ran out of the
house.

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Comprehension
A. Arrange the events in the order of their happening in
the story.
Mary broke a chair.
A
Mary slept on the bed.
AN
Mary ran out of the house.
Mary ate payasam. 1
The three bears returned home.
G
B. Answer the following questions.
1.
N
Why did Mary eat the payasam from the third bowl?
LA
2. Do you think the bears will follow Mary? Why?
3. Will Mary visit the bear’s house again?
TE
Vocabulary
A. Mary found different pieces of furniture in the bear’s
house. Think of some more words related to furniture.
T
ER
a table
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furniture

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B. One day, a special dish payasam was prepared in the

bears’ house. What special dishes would your mother
prepare on special occasions at your home?
1. ___________________ 2. ___________________
A
3. ___________________ 4. ___________________
AN
5. ___________________ 6. ___________________
Grammar
Read the following.
G
1. was/hungry/Mary/very
2. up/Mary/woke N
LA
Do these group of words make any sense(meaning)?
No, they don’t.
TE
Now, read the same group of words. But the order has
changed.
1. Mary was very happy.
T
2. Mary woke up.

ER
Do these group of words make any sense (meaning)?

Yes, they do.
SC
A. Change the order of the given words to make it

meaningful.
1. girl/ the / is/reading ___________________________
2. the/ boy/ a book/ has ___________________________
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3. dog/ ran/ the ___________________________

4. fisherman/ the / came ___________________________
B. Match the following to make sentences.
A B
A
Hyderabad is the lay eggs
AN
Hens are good friends
The earth swim in water
G
Amar and John is round
Fish capital city of Telangana
Writing
N
LA
A. If you want to make payasam, what items (ingredients)
would you need? How much (quantity) do you need?
TE
Ingredients:
a. Vermicelli (Semiya) One cup
T
b. …………………..……… …………………………
ER
c. …………………..……… …………………………
d. …………………..……… …………………………
SC
e. …………………..……… …………………………
f. …………………..……… …………………………
g. …………………..……… …………………………
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How do you prepare payasam? Use the following clues

to write the steps. (roast, boil, add, stir, serve)
Step 1 Roast vermicelli in a pan.
Step 2 …………………………………………………......
A
Step 3 …………………………………………………......
AN
Step 4 …………………………………………………......
Step 5 …………………………………………………......
G
B. Describe Mary’s house.
N
LA
TE
T
ER
…………………………………………………......................
SC
…………………………………………………......................
…………………………………………………......................
…………………………………………………......................
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Oral Skills
Read the following sentences taken from the story.
Mary said, “This payasam is too hot to eat.”
“This chair is too big to sit.”
A
“This bed is too hard to sleep.”
AN
Read the situations given below and say sentences using
‘too…to’.
G
1. Imagine you are at a tea shop. The shopkeeper serves you
a cup of very hot tea. What will you say?
N
2. Imagine your uncle asked you to carry a bag. But the bag
LA
is very heavy. What will you say?
3. Imagine your mother asks you to bring the sugar tin from
TE
the shelf. But the shelf is very high.What will you say?
Look at the picture. Make sentences using ‘too…to’. One
is done for you.
T
ER
SC
too narrow
too heavy too hard

too high
The fruit is too high for the girl to pluck it.
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B Reading
Run
Away from the city
A
And into the sun
AN
Out to the forest
Run! Run! Run!
G
Run in the rain drops
Run through the trees
Run little races
N
LA
With each little breeze!
Run down the hillside
TE
Run up the lane

Run through the meadow
T
Then run back again.

ER
- Mary Daunt
B. Add lines.
SC
Away from the Bear’s house

Into the …………………………..
Out …………………………………..
Run! ……………………………..

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Project Work Our furniture

List out the furniture in your house or in any body’s house
you wish.
Fill in the following table.What do you use these things for?
A
S.No. Name of the thing Use of the thing and where it is kept
AN
1. a cot to sleep; in the bedroom
2.
G
3.
4.
N
LA
Make corrections using capital letters and correct spelling,
TE
wherever necessary. Rewrite the following sentences.

1. she tasted the payasam frm the first bowl.
___________________________________________
T
2. mary was wery tired.

ER
___________________________________________
Fun with Words
SC
Read the following words. We use these words to ask

questions.
who what why when where how
Try making questions with the above words.
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UNIT 7
THE ANIMAL SCHOOL
A
AN
N G
LA
TE
T
ER
SC
1. What do you see in the picture?

2. Where do you see these animals?
3. Why are they sitting in the class?

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A
AN
N G
LA
TE
1. Why are all the animals looking up

T
at the crow?
ER
2. What do you think the crow is

saying?
B. Listen to the story and answer the questions.
SC
1. Why did all the animals want to join the animal school?
2. What would the duck like to learn in that school?
3. Who would be the teachers of that school?
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A Reading
The animal school
All the animals wanted to learn
something new.
A
So they decided to join the school.
AN
The duck thought, “I can swim very
well but
I cannot run like other animals.
G
Let me join the school and
N learn to run faster.”
LA
The rabbit thought, “Though
I can run very fast,
TE
I cannot swim in water.

T
ER
SC

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If I learn to swim, I can play in water.

Let me join this school.”
The squirrel thought, “Though I can
A
climb trees, sometimes I cannot
AN
escape from my enemies. I want to
join this school to learn flying.”
G
The cat thought, “I cannot dig
N
the soil. If I learn to dig, rats
LA
cannot escape from me.”
TE
T
ER
SC

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So, all of them went

to the school. The
rat was the
principal of the
A
school. They all got
AN
admission in the
animal school
G
except the cat.
N
Digging and burrowing were not
LA
taught in the school.
The duck was excellent in

TE
swimming. But, he got less marks

in flying and was poor in running.
T
So, he stayed after school to practise

ER
running.
SC
He practised until his webbed

feet were badly wounded. So he
became poor in swimming.

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The rabbit was good at running but he had to learn swimming.

So, he practised swimming and forgot running.
A
AN
N G
LA
TE
T
The squirrel was excellent in climbing. She practised flying

ER
and neglected climbing. At the end of the year, the animals did
not learn anything but forgot their own skills.
SC
Finally, the animals and birds had a meeting. They decided

that such schools are not useful. Schools must help students to
improve their natural skills. So, they closed the animal school.
We work according to our unique qualities and abilities
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Comprehension
1. Why did the squirrel join the animal school?
2. What did the duck try to learn in the school?
A
3. Why did the animals and birds neglect their natural
AN
skills?
B. Write what each animal “can do” and “wanted to
learn’’. One is done for you.
G
S.no. Animal Can do Wanted to learn
1
2
duck
rabbit
N
swimming running
LA
3 squirrel
4 cat
TE
Vocabulary
A. Write as many words as possible related to SCHOOL.
T
teacher
ER
school
SC

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B. Pick out the words from the story to replace the

underlined words. Rewrite the sentences.
(excellent, good, forgot, escape)
1. The rabbit was not bad at running.
A
____________________________________________
2. The duck was not poor in swimming.
AN
____________________________________________
3. I can run fast, so I do not get caught.
G
____________________________________________
N
4. The animals could not remember their own skills.
LA
____________________________________________
C. The place where the animals went to learn is the animal
school. We also go to different places to do different things.
TE
1. The place where we go to buy vegetables is _________

2. The place where we go to worship God is ___________
T
3. The place where we go to read books is ____________

ER
4. The place where we go to watch films is ____________

Grammar
SC
Read the following words from the story.

animals trees rats birds
These words show that they are more than one in number.
Such words are called Plurals.
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The following words are one in number. Such words are

called Singular.
an animal a tree a rat a bird
B. Read the following:
A
Singular Plural
AN
one tree two trees
one duck
N G three ducks
LA
Most of the naming words (singular) take ‘s’ to form the
plural.
TE
Complete the following.
1. flower - ……………………
T
2. rabbit - ……………………
ER
3. book - ……………………
SC
4. chair - ……………………
5. goat - ……………………
Add a few more to the above list.
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Writing
A. Here is the admission form of Mr. Rabbit White.
Admission Form
Admission No: 0852
A
1. Name : Rabbit White
AN
2. Age : 6 years
3. Date of birth : 22.03.2010.
4. Mother’s name : Ms.Bunny Brown
G
5. Mother’s occupation : Gardener
6. Father’s name
7. Father’s occupation
N:
:
Mr.Hare White
Animal Doctor
LA
8. Address : 25, Bushy Street, Jungle deep.
9. Name of the school : Model Animal School
TE
10. Hobbies : Collecting leaves of different

shapes.
Use the information given in the admission form of
T
Mr.Rabbit White and write a few lines about him.

ER
The name of the student is ……………....................…..

He came to join ………………....................…… school.
SC
He is …………………………....................…. years old.

His father’s name is ……….....................………………
His father is an ………………………….....................…
His hobby is ………………….....................……………
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B. You want admission in a school. Fill in the admission form.
Admission Form
Admission No:
1. Name :
A
2. Age :
AN
3. Date of birth :
4. Mother’s name :
5. Mother’s occupation :
G
6. Father’s name :
7. Father’s occupation :
8. Address
N :
LA
9. Name of the school :
10. Hobbies :
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Oral Skills
A. Prepare the masks of different animals/birds and wear
them. Enact the roles of these animals/birds speaking
T
about their likes and dislikes. One is done for you.

ER
I like dancing but I

SC
don’t like singing.

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B Reading
The ducklings’ school
Little ducklings go to school,
By a clear and sunny pool.
A
And a lot of things they learn;
AN
How to swim and dive and turn;
How to spread their toes and walk;
With a waddle; how to talk;
G
In the funny duckling way
N
Quack, quack quacking all the day,
LA
B. Add lines to the rhyme.
Little kittens………………
TE
By a ……………………….
How to _________________
How to __________________
T
In the funny kitten way

ER
Mew mew mewing all the day.

Little puppies …………………
SC
…………………………………
…………………………………
…………………………………
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UNIT - 8
BIRBAL OUTWITS THE CHEAT
I. Look at the pictures.
A
1 2
AN
N G
LA
3
TE
T
ER
4
SC
1. What are the children doing?

2. What is the boy complaining about?
3. What do you think the teacher will do?

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1. Who do you think are these people in the picture?
2. Where are they?
3. Can you guess what is happening?
A
AN
G
.
N
LA
TE
T
ER

SC
1. How can you say that Bajrang was greedy?

2. Will Bajrang succeed in the quarrel? Why?
3. When you quarrel with your friend, how do you solve it?
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A Reading
Birbal outwits the cheat
A
This is a scene from the court of Emperor Akbar. The
AN
Emperor was sitting on his throne. He always had his trusted
advisor and minister, Birbal, by his side. Now Bajrang went to
G
the Emperor to complain about Gopal.
N
One day, in the court of Akbar
LA
What brings you
to my Durbar ?
TE
Your Highness! I
have a well. I sold it
to Gopal last year.
T
ER
SC

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Hmmm… ! Has he
not paid you for
the well?
A
AN
Your Highness! He
has paid me only
for the well.
G
What is your He is using the water
complaint ? although he has not paid me
N
for it. When I asked him
last month, he refused to
LA
pay.
TE
T
!!??
ER
Hmmmm… not paid

for the water ?
SC

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Birbal ! I have never heard No, Your

such a complaint before. Highness !
Have you?
A
AN
G
Bajrang was looking very pleased because this seemed to be a
unique complaint and he was sure he would get his money.
Gopal has
paid you
N
LA
for the
well. Does
the well
belong to
TE
him?
Yes, Mantriji....
But only the well.
T
You mean the water

Yes, mantriji !
ER
belongs to you?
SC

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So, your water is in

Gopal’s well ! Now
you pay him for
??
that.. or else..??
A
AN
G
Take out your
water
Oops!
immediately !
N
LA
Your Highness ! I am sorry. I
had tried to cheat Gopal! I will
TE
never do it again. Please forgive

me ! Forgive me !
Bajrang realised that he had been outwitted by Birbal.

T
ER
SC
Ha.... Ha....
Ha.... !!!

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Comprehension
1. Who was known for his wit and wisdom?
2. What was Bajrang’s complaint about Gopal?
A
3. What lesson did Bajrang learn?
AN
B. Write true or false.
1. Birbal was Akbar’s minister. ( )
G
2. Bajarang sold water to Gopal. ( )
3. Gopal was innocent. ( )
N
4. Bajarang wanted to cheat Gopal. ( )
LA
5. Gopal gave money for water. ( )
TE
Vocabulary
A. In olden days, a person who ruled a kingdom was called
a ‘king’. Write more words related to kingdom.
T
ER
a king
SC
a minister kingdom

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B. In the story, Gopal used the water from the well. What
other sources of water do you know?
Read the following.
A
AN
river water tap lake
N G
LA
hand pump well canal
Write 3-4 sentences on uses of water.

TE
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
T
_________________________________________________
ER
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
Grammar
SC
A. Read the following words from the story.

Akbar, Gopal, throne, well and court are the names of the
characters, things and places.
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Write any three names of persons, places and things you

know.
persons: _____________ ____________ _____________
places: _____________ ____________ _____________
A
things: _____________ ____________ _____________
AN
B. Read the following actions from the story.
went, sold, paid, complain
Write any three actions in the following places.
G
school: _____________ ____________ _____________
N
home : _____________ ____________ _____________
LA
playground: _____________ ____________ ___________
Writing
TE
Somebody has stolen your pen from your bag. You complain
about it to your teacher. What will be the conversation
between you and your teacher?
T
You : Teacher, I have _______________________

ER
Teacher : ____________________________________
You : ____________________________________
SC
Teacher : ____________________________________
You : ____________________________________
Teacher : ____________________________________
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Oral Skills
A. After Bajrang realised that he had been outwitted by
Birbal, he went out and met Gopal.
Now, sit in pairs and enact the possible conversation
A
between Bajrang and Gopal.
B. There are different events (scenes) in the story of ‘Birbal
AN
Outwits the Cheat.’
The scenes are :
G
1. At Gopal’s home 2. At Akbar’s court
The characters in the first event are Gopal and Bajrang.
N
The characters in the second event are Akbar, Birbal, Gopal
LA
and Bajrang.
Now, add dialogues and enact the roles in each scene.
TE
Fun with Words

Here is a word game for you.
T
A four-letter word is given. Write another word, starting

with the last letter of the given word and so on.
ER
Ex: king goat tail lion

1. well
SC
2. face
3. last
4. paid
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Project Work
Tell a story by drawing a picture.
Sit in groups. Think of a story. Draw a picture related to
your story. Now, write your story below the picture.
A
Present the story before the class.
AN
Picture
N G
LA
TE
Based on the picture you have drawn, write the story using
the following steps.
Step 1 : What happened before?
T
______________________________________
______________________________________
ER
Step 2 : What is happening in the picture?

______________________________________
SC
______________________________________
Step 3 : What will happen at the end?
______________________________________
______________________________________
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B Reading
And then thurrrr............
A story teller was tired of telling stories.
But the children and the grownups who
were around him were not yet tired of
A
listening to them. They asked for more.
AN
So, he began to describe how a vast
number of birds were sitting on a tree.
People asked as usual at a pause, “And
then?”
G
He said, ‘‘One bird flew from the tree
N
with the sound like Thurrrr...’’
“And then?”
LA
“Thurrrr,” went another bird, flying from
the tree.
“And then?”
TE
“Another bird went thurrr!”

“And then?”
“Thurrrr!”
This went on.
T
Finally some one asked, “How long is this

ER
‘thurrr’?’’
The story teller answered, “Till all the
birds are gone.”
SC

Appendix - I
Texts for Listening
Unit -1
TALKING TRAIN
A
Mary went to the railway station with her parents to receive her grandparents. She heard
an announcement. Here it is.
AN
‘‘Your attention please! Train No. 12727 Godavari Express coming from Visakhapatnam
is running late by 45 minutes. It will now arrive at 9.45 p.m. We regret the delay because of bad
weather.’’
G
Unit-2
SWAMY AND THE MAGIC BEANS
N
Once upon a time, there was a boy called Swamy. He lived with his mother. They were
very poor. They lived in a small hut. All they had was a cow.
LA
One morning, Swamy’s mother told him to take the cow to the market and sell her. On the
way, Swamy met a man. He was looking strange with a long beard and whiskers. He gave
Swamy magic beans and took the cow. Swamy took the beans and went back home.
When Swamy’s mother saw the beans, she became very angry. She threw the beans out of
TE
the window. The next morning, Swamy looked out of the window and was shocked.
Unit -3
I Like It This Way
T
It was evening. The school bell rang. Sita and her friends were coming out of the school
gate.
ER
Sita asked, “Friends! Will you come to my house to play?”

“Yes, I will,” said Radha. Sania nodded, “I will also come Sita.”
Sita said, “Ok”, and ran to her house.
At home, Sita quickly changed her dress and left the uniform on the cot.
SC
Took out her books from the school bag and began writing her homework.
Then Radha and Sania came. Sita left her books on the floor and spread all her toys around.
Sita, Radha and Sania started playing.
Suddenly, they looked out of the window. It was growing dark.
Radha said, “Sita It’s getting dark. We’ll go home.”
“Ok Bye. Good Night!” said Sita.
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Unit -4
THE MOUSE AND THE PENCIL
Chintu fell asleep while doing his homework. He left his books on the table as they were.
He left his pencil box open.
One long pencil suddenly woke up and stretched its hands and legs. It felt happy to find itself
free.
A
It thought, “Yeah! How lucky I am! Today the box is open. I can breathe some fresh air. I can
play for a while and take a walk. Ha…..Ha ………
AN
The pencil stood up and looked down.
“Oh! The table is so high. How will I get down ?”
It thought and thought. The pencil got an idea.
“Yes… I can slide down the leg of the table.”
G
It got down safely and started walking. It ran back and forth. It climbed up and down. It danced
and rolled on the carpet. It got up and walked towards the drawing board. Suddenly, it saw
something dangerous .It cried out of fear.
N
LA
Unit – 5
LITTLE RED HEN

TE
Once upon a time there was a little red hen. It had three friends – a pig, a duck and a cat.
They all lived in the same house. But the little red hen was different from the friends.
The pig always got up late. But he wanted his meals to be kept ready on the table.
“Hey – you there .......” he called the hen.
T
“Get my meal ready.”

ER
“Ok, dear! I will get your meals ready.” said the hen.
The duck never used to do any work. She always made the place dirty.
“My dear little hen! Will you clean up my place?” The duck requested the hen.
“Yes, my dear! I will do that for you,” said the hen.
SC
The cat was always sleeping and never kept its bed tidy.
“Dear friend, will you make my bed tidy?” asked the Cat.
“Why not? I’ll do it for you.”
After some days, the hen thought, “These fellows are being lazy. Will they ever do any
work? I must do something.”
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Unit -6
MARY AND THE THREE BEARS
Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Her name was Mary. She had curly hair. She was very
naughty.
One day Mary ran into a forest. She was chasing butterflies. She saw a house and knocked at
the door. There was no answer. She pushed the door open. There was no one inside.
A
“What a beautiful house!” exclaimed Mary. “Is anybody there?” said Mary clapping her hands.
But there was no response. Mary saw three bowls on the table. There was payasam in those
AN
bowls. Mary was very hungry.
Unit-7
THE ANIMAL SCHOOL
It was a hot summer day. Many animals of the forest assembled in and near the pond.
G
All of them were relaxing and talking. Just then, a crow came flying and sat on a branch.
A rabbit saw it.
N
“Welcome Mr. Crow! Where did you go in the hot sun?” asked the rabbit.
“I went deep into the forest and I saw something very surprising,” said the crow.
LA
“Surprising? What was that?” asked a duck.
“I saw an animal school deep in the forest,” said the crow.
A squirrel which was lying in her burrow, heard these words.
TE
She said, “School for animals! What do they teach there?”

“Many things... running, jumping, flying, swimming and much more,” said the crow.
“We would like to join that school!” shouted all the animals.
Unit -8
T
BIRBAL OUTWITS THE CHEAT

ER
Once upon a time, in the kingdom of Akbar, there was a man called Bajrang. Bajrang
was very poor. He wanted to start a business and become rich. But all he had was a well in his
backyard.
One day he went to his neighbour, Gopal and said, “Gopal! I want to sell my well. Would you
like to buy it?”
SC
“Of course, it will be useful for the vegetable garden in my backyard,” answered Gopal.
Bajrang sold the well and got quite a good sum. He started a business with the money. Within a
year, he became very rich. But he became greedy too. He wanted to get his well back. And that
too without paying anything. He went to Gopal and said, “Gopal! You have been using my water
all these days. You have to pay me for that.”
“What? Are you crazy? I bought the well from you. So the water is mine,” said Gopal angrily.
“But I have sold you only the well, but not its water,” quarelled Bajrang.
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Appendix - II
About the Textbook
The textbook for class III has been developed keeping the following as the learning
outcomes expected from the learners at the end of the academic year.
A
Academic Standards
At the end of the academic year the children are expected to achieve certain
AN
academic standards. The following are the six broad categories of the Academic Standards.
1. Listening and Responding
2. Reading Comprehension
G
3. Conventions of Writing
4. Vocabulary
5. Grammar N
LA
6. Creative Expression (Oral and Written Discourses)
The children should listen to, read and construct the following discourses both orally
and in the written form.
TE
1. Descriptions (objects, persons and places, experiences)

2. Conversations with at least two exchanges related to their likes, dislikes, needs, etc.
3. Stories / Narrative containing events and dialogues
4. Rhymes / songs 5. Recipe 6. Slogans
T
7. Posters 8. Messages 9. Choreography

ER
This textbook contains eight theme based units which are within the experiential
orbit of the children. Each unit has a listening passage and two reading texts (A) and (B)
along with textual exercises covering vocabulary, grammar, writing, project work etc.
SC
Assessment
There are two types of assessments.
1. Formative assessment
2. Summative assessment.
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Formative assessment
Formative assessment is done four times in an academic year. It is based on four
tools given below.
1. Observation 2. Notebooks 3. Project work 4. Slip tests.
Formative Assessment is conducted for 50 marks, out of which observation,
notebooks and project work are allotted 10 marks each and 20 marks for sliptest.
A
Teacher has to assess the performance of the learners during each term. This is
not a single day activity; it is a cumulative account of what has happened on a day- to-day
AN
class room transaction.
Criteria for awarding marks under each tool:
Observation: The oral performance of children related to classroom activities which
G
cover the academic standards i.e., listening and speaking, reading comprehension,oral
discourses and their indicators should be considered while awarding marks.
N
Notebooks: The written performance of children related to conventions of writing,
vocabulary, grammar, written discourses and the indicators written should be considered
LA
while awarding marks.
Projects: The oral and written performance of children which cover all academic standards
should be considered while awarding marks in various stages ie., planning, execution,
TE
analysis and interpretation of data, report writing and presentation with feedback.
Slip Test: This test should be conducted without giving any prior notice to children. This
test should cover any two / four targeted discourses in each formative assessment. This
way all the targeted discourses should be covered. This practice will help children in
T
attempting the written discourses in Summative Tests.

The following are the evidences for awarding marks:
ER
• Teacher’s unit cum period plans that reflect children’s oral performance.
• Scripts of Slip Test.
Summative Assessment
SC
In an academic year two summative assessments are to be conducted for 50 marks

covering all the academic standards. Out of these, 10 marks are allotted for oral test and
40 marks are allotted for written test.
Y
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Wash away the germs
Washing hands helps prevent the spread of germs,
A
and should be done frequently.
AN
Before you eat.
G
Before and after you help a sick person.
N
LA
Before you care for a wound or cut, and again
after.
TE
After you use the toilet.

T
After you cough, sneeze or blow your nose.

ER
After you handle animal waste or an animal, or

SC
pet treats/food.
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General Service List - Common Words of English
First 200 Words
1. the 22. this 43. man
2. be 23. we 44. out
A
3. of 24. you 45. other
AN
4. and 25. do 46. so
5. a 26. but 47. what
6. to 27. from 48. time
G
7. in 28. or 49. up
8. he 29. N which 50. go

LA
9. have 30. one 51. about
10. it 31. would 52. than
11. that 32. all 53. into

TE
12. for 33. will 54. could
13. they 34. there 55. state
14. I 35. say 56. only

T
15. with 36. who 57. new

ER
16. as 37. make 58. year
17. not 38. when 59. some

SC
18. on 39. can 60. take
19. she 40. more 61. come
20. at 41. if 62. these
21. by 42. no 63. know
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64. see 87. look 110. place
65. use 88. before 111. little
66. get 89. great 112. world
67. like 90. back 113. very
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68. then 91. through 114. still
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“India is my country. All Indians are my brothers and sisters.

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Bridging Gap Activity

1. Who do you see in the picture?

4. What are they playing with?

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Bridging Gap Activity

Interactive questions for description:

4. What things do you see in the picture?

Bridging Gap Activity

Interactive questions for description:

Interactive questions for story:

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Bridging Gap Activity

1. Name the things you see in the picture.

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II. A. Look at the picture and answer the questions.

1. What are the different things that people in this picture

B. Now listen to your teacher and say whether the

Tick (9) the statements that are true.

Chuk...Chuk… I go to different places.

What are the different places through which a

I go through forests and tunnels. I go over rivers. Pass over

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a helicopter a lorry a ship a van

1. ____________ 2. ____________ 3. ____________

4. ____________ 5. ____________ 6. ____________

Write 2-3 lines about any vehicle you like.

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B. In the story we came across some opposite words

the healthy and the unhealthy

A. Make phrases using the linker ‘and’.

2. a bat, a ball : ___________________

Read the following sentences. Make necessary changes using

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A. The following steps will help you in making a match

But, he missed it and fell on the

He broke his leg and

1. 2. 3.

4. 5. 6.

5. Animals