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NOTE FOR THE FACILITATORS

The Activity Book for IV standard English is
Not to be republished
designed based Primarily on the guidance and
directions spelt out in the National curriculum
Frame work-2005. At this stage, language is
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sought to be used more for basic interpersonal
communication than as an aid for abstract

thought and knowledge acquisition. That is why,
the book is heavily illustrated with a variety of
physical and socio-cultural aspects of day-to-
day incidents and interactions. The objective

is to make the learner an autonomous user of
English.

Activities are powerful promoters and
natural motivators to learn the language. So,
teachers are requested to supplement the book
with a rich input, namely materials, class

libraries, magazines, newspaper columns,
audio/video cassettes. The interaction is
intended to be natural, spontaneous and free.
Too much insistence on grammatical accuracy,

or demanding definition for terms will only act as
a barricade to the smooth flow of communication.
Errors are eliminated gradually with rich exposure
and motivation to use language appropriately.

Each unit begins with a rhyme, as a way of
warming up. Visuals are provided to motivate

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