(Class 2) CONTENT:

Unit Page Subject Writing Skill Writing Practice

01 Picture reading *Comprehension *Sentence writing *Vocabulary *Paragraph writing *Language development *Exposure to different illustrative styles *Develop story sense

02 Narrative *Use of capital letters and full stops *Rewriting jumbled sentences All About Me *Writing neatly *Answering given questions *Writing the title *Paragraph writing *Fun-time activity

03 Narrative *Writing sentences that develop *Answering given questions My Best Friend around a central idea *Paragraph writing *Making a list

04 Narrative *Title *Unscramble words My Favourite Fruit *Main idea *Paragraph writing

*Details *Making a list *Fun-time activity

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05 Descriptive *Develop the ability to answer *Paragraph writing Spring given questions *Making a web *Brainstorming *Answering given questions

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06 Descriptive *Grammar *Making a chart to use as a planner My Favourite Toy *Spelling *Paragraph writing *Punctuation *Fun-time activity *Visual presentation *Use of adjectives *Use of a chart as a planner______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

07 Descriptive *Title *Paragraph writing The Elephant *Main idea *Details

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08 Descriptive *Brainstorming *Completing a web The Park *Use of the senses *Paragraph writing *Writing neatly and clearly *Writing the title

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09 Poetry *Ability to rhyme *Writing a four line poem *Creativity *Writing the title

Unit 1

Picture reading

Writing skills:

Comprehension Vocabulary Language development Exposure to different illustrative styles Develops story sense

(A) *Write five sentences about each picture.

*Start each sentence with a capital letter.

*End the sentence with a full stop.

pic of a cat

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

pic of a garden

(i)

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

FACT:

A sentence is a group of words that makes sense.

Sample 1

There is a cat.

It has a long tail.

It is chasing a mouse.

The mouse is small.

It is running away.

Sample 2

This is a picture of a cat.

It has long whiskers.

It has a long tail.

The the cat mouse also has a long tail.

It is smaller than the cat.

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Sample 1

This is a garden.

It has pretty flowers.

There is a tree.

It is very tall.

A bird is in the tree.

A butterfly is flying.

Sample 2

It is a picture of a garden.

There are a lot of pretty flowers.

A butterfly is near the flowers.

There is a big tree.

A bird is sitting in it.

(B) *Look at the picture carefully.

*Write seven sentences about it.

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(i)(ii)(iii)(iv)

(v)(vi)(vii)

Sample 1

There is a big tree.There is a nest.Two baby birds are in it.They are hungry.The mother bird is near the nest.She has a worm in her mouth.She is feeding her babies.

FACT: A bird's home is called a nest.

Sample 2

There is a nest in the tree.Two baby birds are in the nest.The mother bird is sitting on the branch.She has a worm in her mouth.She is going to feed her babies.They are hungry.They cannot fly.

(B) *Look at the picture. *Write a paragraph about it. *Your paragraph should have ten sentences about it.

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FACT: When sentences are grouped together, they form a paragraph.

Sample 1.

There are two frogs. One is big. The other is small. There is a pond.Grass is growing near the pond. The big frog is jumping into the pond.The small one is jumping out. They are playing. Frogs like water. Theyare happy.

DID YOU KNOW? A baby frog is called a tadpole.

Fun-time activity:

There is a lovely fairytale called 'The Frog Prince.' Ask your teacher to read it to you. You will enjoy it.

Unit 2

All About Me (narrative)

pic of a child

Writing skill:

Write clearly. Use a capital letter to start a sentence. Use a full stop at the end.Write neatly. Leave spaces between words. Write the title.

All About Me

My name is Alisha Rai. I am seven years old. I live in Bansbari.I study in Little Flower's School. I am in class two. My favouritestory is Cinderella. My favourite colour is pink. I like to sing.

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Writing practice:

(A) Rewrite each sentence using a capital letter and a full stop.

(i) my name is sonam gurung

(ii) i am seven years old

(iii) i was born in Kathmandu

(iv) i live in new road

(v) i study in gems international school

(vi) i am in grade two

(vii) i like to eat momos

(B) Answer the questions given in the boxes.

What is your name? How old are you?

Where do you live? What is the name of your school?

Where is it located? What class do you study in?

What is your favourite storybook? What is your favourite cartoon show?

What game do you like to play? What is your favourite colour?

What do you like eating? What would you like to be when you grow up?

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(C) Look at the answers you have written. Choose any ten sentences and write them below in a paragraph. Write the title.

(refer to copy)Fun-time activity:

Draw a funny picture of yourself eating an ice-cream.

Sample 1

All About Me

My name is Dolma Sherpa. I am seven years old. I live in Dillibazar. I study in Princeton Junior School. It is located in Baneshwor. I am in class two. My favourite storybook is Snow White. I like to play Hide and Seek. My favourite colour is red. I like to eat fried rice. I would like to be a dancer when I grow up.

Sample 2

All About Me

My name is Jay Pradhan. I am seven years old. I live in Lainchour. I study in Xavier's Junior School. I am in class two. My favourite book is Jungle Book. I like to play football. My favourite colour is blue. I like to eat noodles. I would like to be a pilot when I grow up.

Unit 3

My Best Friend (narrative)

pic of two children doing an activity together

Writing Skill:

A paragraph should have a main idea. All the sentences in the paragraph should be about it.

My Best Friend

My best friend's name is Mingma Dorjee. He is eight years old. He lives next door to me. He is tall and strong. He likes games.He is a good swimmer. His favourite colour is green. He likes toEat french fries. He is kind and helpful.

FACT: Adjectives are describing words. They make your writing more interesting.

Writing practice:

(A) Answer these questions about your best friend.

(i) Name Age:

(ii) How do you know him/her?

(iii) What does he/she look like? Use adjectives to describe him/her.

Ask your best friend these questions. Write down his/her answers.

(iv) What do you like doing?

(v) What is your favourite cartoon show?

(vi) What foods do you like to eat?

(vii) What game do you like to play?

(viii) What is your favourite colour?

(ix) What subject do you enjoy the most?

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(B) Write a paragraph of at least ten lines about your best friend. Use the answers you have written down.

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(C) Make a list of the things you and your best friend have in common.

Example: We are both tall. We both have brown hair.

What we have in common

(i) (ii)(iii)(iv)(v)

Sample 1

My best friend's name is Aayna. She is six years old. We stay in the same building. She is very pretty. She likes to read storybooks. Her favourite cartoon show is Power Puff Girls. She likes to eat pizzas and chowmein. She likes to play on the swing. Her favourite colour is white. Her favourite subject is English. I like my best friend very much.

Sample 2

I have one best friend. His name is Ayush Ansari. We study in the same school. We are in the same class. He is tall and fair. He is very funny. He likes to play jokes on me. His favourite cartoon show is Sponge Bob. He likes eating burgers and rice. He likes to play football. His favourite colour is blue. His favourite subject is Math. He is very kind. I wish we can be friends forever.

Unit 4

My Favourite Fruit (narrative)

pic of a fruit

Writing skill: *Write the title. *Main idea. *Details

An orange is a fruit. It is round in shape.

It is orange in colour. An orange is very sweet and juicy. Some oranges are sour. An orange has vitamin C. It is good for us. (refer to copy for format)

(A) Unscramble the words. Write the correct spelling in each box.

pegra

__________

anbana ___________

cehryr

____________

rbertsayrw

_____________

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(B) Draw a picture of your favourite fruit. Write a paragraph about it. Write the main idea. Mention details about it. Remember to write the title.

Sample 1

picture of orange to be put here.

Learn to draw at www.pics_songs_info.com

My Favourite Fruit

My favourite fruit is orange. It is round in shape. It is orange in colour. It has a peel. An orange is a sweet and juicy fruit. Some are sour. Oranges are used in making juices, jams and sweets. They are rich in vitamin C which is good for us.

Sample 2

My Favourite Fruit

I like eating fruits but my favourite is mango. It is a sweet and tasty fruit. It is a summer fruit. Mango is used to make ice-creams, puddings, cakes, sweets and soft drinks. It is also used to make chutneys and pickles. It is very fleshy and tasty. That is why it is called the 'King of Fruits.'

(C) Make a list of some of your favourite things.

These are a few of my favourite things

Person : Colour : Storybook : Cartoon show : Fruit : Food : Game : Subject :

Unit 5

Spring (descriptive)

Picture of spring

Writing skill:

What is your favourite season? What do you like to do during this season? Who do you enjoying doing these things with? Make a list.

Sample: (refer to copy)

Writing practice:

(A) Refer to the sample and make your own list.

(B) Spring is the loveliest of all seasons. There is a picture below. Label it. Use the words given below the picture.

Picture (refer to copy)

nest, sun, flowers, bird, tree, leaves, nest

(C) Now that you have finished labelling the picture, write a paragraph about it.

TIP: Use adjectives to make your paragraph more colourful and interesting. Example: blue sky, green grass, pretty flowers, fresh air. (refer to copy)

Fun-time activity:

Stick five different kinds of leaves in the boxes below:

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Fun-time activity:

Stick five different kinds of leaves in the boxes below.

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Brainstorming:

Brainstorming means to think of many different ideas. These ideas are then showed in a web. Look at the web shown below.

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Writing practice:

(A) Read the following questions. Make your own web after that.

(i) What is your favourite season?

(ii) What do you enjoy doing during this season?(iii) Who do you enjoy doing these things with?(iv) What do you like to eat and drink during this season?(v) What clothes do you wear during this season?

Your web:

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(B) Write about your favourite season. Take points from your web.

Sample 1

Spring

Spring is a beautiful season. It comes after winter. There are pretty flowers and birds everywhere. I like going for long walks with my dad. My friends and I go cycling every weekend.The weather is nice and it is not so hot. The air is fresh. Sometimes I go for picnics with my family. I like to eat fruits and pakoras during this season. I wear jeans and tee-shirts during these months. It is my favourite season of the year.

Sample 2

Winter is the coldest season of the year. Cold winds blow. It snows in some places. The days are shorter. It gets dark very early. People wear warm woollen clothes. Everyone likes to have hot soups. Children drink hot chocolate. People use heaters and light bonfires. It is a nice season to go camping.Unit 6

My Favourite Toy (descriptive)

picture of toy/toys

Writing skill:

Grammar, spelling, punctuation and visual presentation should be accurate and correct. Use of adjectives to make the passage interesting.

My Favourite Toy

Barbie doll pretty blue eyes long hair

birthday mummy

excited happy

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Use a chart as a planner:

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Writing Practice:

Make your own planner. Then take points from it and write a short paragraph about your favourite toy.

Fun-time activity:

Name any five toys that you have in the picture below. Circle your favourite toy.

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Sample 1

My Favourite Toy

My favourite toy is my Barbie doll. My mother bought it for me from Bhat-Bhateni. It was my birthday present. My Barbie is very pretty. Its name is Sophia. It has long golden hair. I brush its hair everyday. It has lovely blue eyes. I am so happy with my Barbie doll. I like to play with it.

Sample 2

My Favourite Toy

My favourite toy is a truck. My friend gave it to me for the New Year. My truck is bright red in colour. It is shiny. It has four wheels. It can move very fast. I can open its front doors. There is a driver in the front seat. I play with my truck everyday. All my friends like my truck.

Unit 7

The Elephant (descriptive)

picture of an elephant

Writing skill:

Remember to write the title. The main idea should contain details of the elephant.

The Elephant

Main idea : Elephant

*large animal

*dark grey in colour

*small eyes

*short tail

*eats vegetation

*lives in a herd

TIP:

Use many descriptive words.

Writing practice:

(A) Write a paragraph about an elephant.

Sample 1

An Elephant

An elephant is the largest land animal. It is dark grey in colour. It has small eyes. Its tail is short. It has very big ears. An elephant eats grasses, leaves, fruits and barks of trees. A male elephant is called a bull. The female is called a cow. A baby elephant is called a calf. An elephant lives in a herd.

Unit 8

The Park (descriptive)

Picture of a park

Writing skill:

Brainstorming Use of the senses Write neatly and clearly Write the title

Writing practice:

You visited a park last week. List what you saw, heard, touched, smelled and felt. Use the web.

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FACT: We all have five senses – sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch.

(C) Now, use the points from your web to write about your visit to the park. Remember to write the title.

Sample 1

The Park

I visited a park last Sunday. It is near Thankot. It is very big and clean. It has many swings and slides for children. I saw grown-up people taking walks. Some were sitting on benches. Birds were chirping everywhere. The grass was green and soft. The air was fresh. Everyone was playing and laughing. I am glad I visited the park.

(D) Make a web about what you saw, heard, touched, smelled and felt at a supermarket that you had visited.

(E) Use the points from your web to write a paragraph about it. Write the title.

Unit 8

Poetry

Writing skill:

Art of rhyming Creativity

Watermelon

Watermelon everywhereOn my face and in my hairOn my fingers, on my toesWatermelon on my nose.

Writing practice:

(A) * Write a four-line poem about a cat. * Start each line with a capital letter. * Write the title.

(B) Write a short poem about bees.

(C) Write a poem about a funny old man.

Sample 1

The Cat

The little baby catWas sitting on a matWhen a fly flew inAnd sat on its chin.

Sample 2

A Funny Old Man

A funny old manLived down the laneHe had a strange habitOf dancing in the rain.

Sample 3

Bees

One bee on my noseTwo more on my toesOh! What can I sayTo chase them away?

Sample 4

The Moon

The moon looked downFrom the sky at nightIt lit up the worldWith its bright light.

Attempt these topics:

My Favourite Person My Family My Favourite Storybook My School My English Teacher My Daily Routine My Favourite Game When I Grow Up I Want To Be… My Hero The Person I Like the Most If a Fairy Granted Me Three Wishes, I Would Wish For… A Picnic My Favourite Subject These are a few of my favourite things… Summer Season Winter Season Rainy Season Birds The Tiger Trees Bees A Butterfly Fish The Weather Today

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