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Baseline Test 2018-19Teacher's Instruction Booklet

Subject : English (First Language)

Standard - Five to Eight

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Sr. no. Standard Instructions Page no.

1) Std. Five Written and Oral Questions 3 to 8

2) Std. Six Written and Oral Questions 9 to 16

3) Std. Seven Written and Oral Questions 17 to 24

4) Std. Eight Written and Oral Questions 25 to 32

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Baseline Test 2018-19 : Teacher's Instruction Booklet : Std. Five to Eight : Sub. English : (3)

Maharashtra State Council of Educational Research and Training (Academic Authority), Pune-30.

Baseline Test 2018-19Standard : Five

Subject : English Instructions for Teacher (Total Marks 50)

The class wise and subject wise Learning Outcomes (LOs) have been developed from the academic year 2017-18.

As per the suggestions given by the National Council of Education, Research and Training (NCERT), New Delhi, the academic achievements of student will be tested on the basis of Learning Outcomes (LOs). Henceforth, all the National Achievement Surveys (NAS) will be based on LOs.

Therefore, subject wise Learning Outcomes (LOs) / Learning Competencies have been considered while designing Baseline Test Question Papers.

The Summative Evaluation Test will be based on LOs of relevant class and subjects.

Q. No. Learning Outcomes 1. A Listens to words / sentences and writes them down.

B Listens to words / sentences and writes them down.2. A Reads English seen in the surroundings with understanding at reasonable speed on

the classroom walls, notice boards, in posters, in advertisements.

B Student should be able to guess the meaning of words, phrases, sentences, from the context.

C Student should be able to read and comprehend.3. A Enjoys writing simple stories with the help of clues.

B Writes short essays. To be able to express and write correctly.4. A Guess the meaning of words and phrases from the context.

B Uses links to indicate connection between words and sentences.

C Student should be able to guess the meaning of words, phrases and solves simple crossword, puzzles build word chain etc.

D Student should be able to use noun, pronoun, verb, adjective and prepositions in speech and writing.

5. Participate in classroom discussions on questions based on day to day life.



Guidelines for Teacher about Written Questions. (Total Marks 40)

NOTE : Wherever necessary, teacher can help and explain the meaning of questions to the students.

Q. 1. A) : Listen and write. (3 Marks)Objective : To assess the learning ability of listening.Skill : Listening.Teacher instruction : Teacher should read the sentences clearly and loudly. Each sentence

should be read thrice and ask the students to write.Word :

Allotment of marks : Each correct word carries ½ mark. B) : Listen to the sentences carefully and write. (5 Marks)Objective : To assess the learning ability of listening.Skill : Listening.Teacher instruction : Read each sentence three times and ask the students to write.Sentences : 1) Plastic is harmful for nature. 2) A dictionary is a must for students. 3) Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it. 4) A computer is a machine that can solve many problems. 5) Savitribai's nobility and courage will always guide men and women.Allotment of marks : Each correct sentence carries one mark. Q. 2. A) : Observe the picture and answer the following questions. (5 Marks)Objective : To assess the learning ability of listening.Skill : Reading.Teacher instruction : To instruct children to identify different items. Answers : 1) Provision Store. 2) rice, wheat, jowar, bajra. 3) washing powder, soap, brooms and brushes.Allotment of marks :

1) heaven 2) bound

3) caught 4) wonder

5) media 6) honest

Marks Criteria 1 If write the answer 'Provision store'. 2 Each correct name of grain carries ½ mark.2 For each correct thing ½ mark.



B) : Match the occasion in column 'A' with the actions in column 'B'. (3 Marks)Objective : To assess the learning ability of reading.Skill : Reading.Teacher instruction : To instruct students tomatch the columns andfind the answer.Answers : a) (ii) Time to run. b) (i) Time to talk. c) (iii) Time to be silent.Allotment of marks : Each correct pair carries one mark.

C) : Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions. (4 Marks)Objective : To assess the learning ability of reading and comprehend.Skill : Reading and Writing.Teacher instruction : Studentsshouldreadthepassagecarefullyandfindtheanswersofthe

questions. 1) (b) Satara 2) (c) Wrestler 3) All his four brothers were very good in wrestling but he was best

among them.

Q. 3. A) : Do as directed. (5 Marks)Objective : To assess the learning ability of writing.Skill : Writing.Teachers instruction : -Answers : 1) sheep 2) decided 3) fun 4) loudly 5) villagers 6)field 7) work 8) Wolf 9) laughed 10) fooled.Allotment of marks : Each correct answer carries ½ mark.

B) : Write 5-7 sentences in your own words. (Any one) (4 Marks)Objective : To assess the learning ability to writing correctly and express.Skill : Writing.Teacher instruction : Accept any relevant and correctly written answer.Allotment of marks : Each correctly written sentence carries one mark.



Q. 4. A) : Circle the correct word for the given description. (2 Marks)Objective : To assess the learning ability of reading.Skill : Reading.Teacher instruction : -Answers : 1) (ii) waiting 2) (iii) recycleAllotment of marks : One mark for each correct answer.

B) : List atleast 4 related words for the given words. (2 Marks)Objective : To assess the learning ability of writing.Skill : Writing.Teacher instruction : Accept any relevant responses.Allotment of marks : ½ mark for each word.

C) : Write opposite words of the following. (1 Mark)Objective : To assess the learning ability to understand the meanings of words.Skill : Writing.Teacher instruction : To instruct students to write meaningful sentences.Answers : 1) ugly 2) difficultAllotment of marks : Each correct opposite word carries ½ mark.

D) : Make 4 sentences by using the chart given below. (2 Marks)Objective : To assess the learning ability of framing correct sentences.Skill : Writing.Teachers instruction : Accept relevant answer related to the given table.Answers : For e.g. - He is a boy.Allotment of marks : Each correct sentence carries ½ mark.

Q. 5) : Sita meets Yasmeen after summer vacation. Write dialogues between them. (4 Marks)

Objective : To assess the learning ability of conversingfluently/properly.Skill : Speaking.Allotment of marks : Each dialogue carries one mark.



Guidelines for Teacher about Oral Questions. (Total Marks 10) Oral Q. 1. A) : Read the following passage carefully. (2 Marks)Learning outcome : Student should be able to read English seen in the surroundings with understanding with a reasonable speed.Objective : To assess reading skill. Skill : Reading.Teacher instruction : Accept reading with proper space and pauses. The questions aim at assessing the ability of the student to read with comprehension, silent reading and then reading aloud is acceptable.Passage :

Hundreds of years ago, in the eastern province of Bengal, Sultan Ghiyasuddin Azam Shah ruled the land. His capital was Sonargaon. Sultan Ghiyasuddin was a good ruler. He ruled wisely and well. He respected men of learning. He had a deep regard for law. One day, while the Sultan was practising with his bow and arrow, he accidently wounded the only son of a poor widow. The wounded boy did not survive. Weeping and wailing, the poor widow went to the Qazi and told him what had happened.

Allotment of marks :

Oral Q. 1. B) : Recite and enact any poem of your choice. (2 Marks)Learning outcome : The learner recites individually / in groups with correct pronunciation and intonation.Objective : To assess the ability of reciting poem correctly with proper intonation.

Marks Criteria 2 Reading of the entire passage with proper tone, intonation

and expression. Second reading of the passage is permissible.1 Could read after making an effort and could comprehend.

0Did not show interest in reading couldn't read in spite of help offered.



Skill : Speaking.Teacher instruction : Teacher asks the student to recite any poem of his/her choice with proper pronunciation and rhyme.Allotment of marks :

Marks Criteria

2 If sings/recites a poem with rhyme.

1 If stumbles.

0 If no response.

Oral Q. 2. A) : Listen to the passage carefully and answer the questions orally. Learning outcome : Responds verbally in writing in English to questions and on day to

day life experiences. Objective : To assess the reading and speaking skill. Skill : Speaking.Teacher instruction : Read the passage three times and ask the questions to the students.Passage :

Mother Duck was really proud of her six ducklings. They weresoft,fluffyandyellow.Suchfinelittleducklings!Butthe seventh one was very different. It was bigger and its feathersweregray and shaggy. It looked sougly !

Questions : 1) Why was mother duck really proud of her new ducklings? (2 Marks) Ans :Theywere soft, fluffy andyellow. 2) Describe the seventh duckling. (2 Marks) Ans : It was gray, shaggy and looked ugly.Allotment of marks : Each correct answer carries two marks.

Oral Q. 2. B) : Tell a joke of your own choice or describe any funny incident. (2 Marks)Learning outcome : Presents orally and in writing the highlights of a jokes.Objective : To assess the speaking skill. Skill : Speaking.Teacher instruction : Ask students to tell any joke of his/her choice in the class, give the

student their freedom for presenting the joke in their own sentences.Allotment of marks : Give two marks for relevant joke.



Standard - Six Instructions for Teacher (Total Marks 50)

Q. No. Learning Outcomes

1. A The student listens carefully and writes dictation words learnt previously.

B The student listens carefully and writes dictation sentences.

C The student listens and writes the antonyms of the words.

2. A The student learns how to speak effectively.

B The student frames different questions.

3. A The student answers in coherent form to questions.

B Understands the use of conjunctions.

C The student learns to differentiate between fact and imagination.

D The student writes related words with the help of the given words.

4. A The student learns to use phrases effectively.

B Identifies basic typesof sentences.

C The student learns the various types of tenses and their application.

D The student learns to use the punctuation marks.

E The student learns the various parts of speech.

F The student learns the contracted forms of words.

5. A The student writes various types of informal letters.B Students will be able to describe things pictures, events etc. using simple and short

sentences.



Guidelines for Teacher about Written Questions. (Total Marks 40)Q. 1. A) : Listen and Write. (5 Marks)Objective : To assess the learning ability to spell the word correctly. Skill : Listening and writing.Teacher instruction : While dictating words read aloud each word thrice.Allotment of marks : ½ mark for each correct word.

B) : Listen to the sentences carefully and write them. (3 Marks)Objective : To assess the learning ability to write the sentence correctly. Skill : Listening and writing.Teacher instruction : While dictating the sentences read aloud each sentence thrice.Allotment of marks : One mark for each correct sentence. Answers : 1) Many months passed but he did not return. 2) He went out happily to draw water from the well.

3) They found the forest and it looked dark and gloomy.

C) : Listen to the word and write its opposite. (2 Marks)Objective : To assess the learning ability to recall and apply knowledge.Skill : Listening and application.Teacher instruction : Teacher will call out the following words. While dictating the words

read aloud each word thrice. Student will write the antonym of the word. Wait until the student writes the antonym before proceeding to the next word.

Words : 1) sad 2) easy 3) fast 4) tallAnswers : 1) happy 2) difficult/tough 3) slow 4) short

Allotment of marks : ½ mark for each correct response.

1) pounced 2) community

3) flash 4) island

5) merchant 6) helpful

7) adventure 8) honest

9) swallow 10) mayor



Q. 2. A) : You are asked to give a speech. Which of the following two instructions will you follow. Put a tick against them. (2 Marks)

Objective : To assess the learning ability to select the appropriate instruction.

Skill : Critical thinking and speaking.Teacher instruction : Instructions to be followed/ticked:Answers : 1) Plan your speech in advance.

3)Speak confidently.

Allotment of marks : One mark for each correct instruction.

B) : You wish to buy a computer. Frame 2 questions that you will ask the salesperson. (2 Marks)

Objective : To assess the learning ability to ask questions.

Skill : Critical thinking and speaking.Teacher instruction : Any well framed question to be accepted.

Allotment of marks : One mark for each correct question.

Q. 3. A) : Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions. (5 Marks)

Objective : To assess the learning ability to read and comprehend.

Skill : Reading and critical thinking. Teacher instruction : -Answers : 1) (a) False (b) True (½ mark for each) 2) They used gentle words, strict warnings, a scolding now and then. They did everything short of beating him up. (1 mark for each point)

3) Accept any personal response. (2 marks)

Allotment of marks : Marks Criteria

2 Writes with accuracy.

1 Writes but makes errors.

0 Does not write at all.

B) : Make meaningful sentences from the following table. (2 Marks)Objective : To assess the learning ability to use conjunctions.

Skill : Reading and application.



Teacher instruction : -

Answers : 1)Hewashungrybut couldnotfind any food.

2) She wanted to buy a car but had no money.

Allotment of marks : One mark for each correct sentence.

C) : Read the following and say whether the statements are facts or imaginary. (2 Marks)

Objective : To assess the learning ability to distinguish between facts and imaginary statements.

Skill : Reading and creativity and critical thinking.Teacher instruction : -

Answers : 1) Imaginary 2) Fact Allotment of marks : One mark for each correct response.

D) : Read the following words and write other words with the same ending. (2 Marks)

Objective : To assess the learning ability to form new words.Skill : Reading and critical thinking.Teacher instruction : -

Answers : 1) position - dictation 2) courageous - famous 3) musical - magical 4) happiness - kindnessAllotment of marks : ½ mark for each correct response.Q. 4. : Do as directed. A. : Make a sentence with the following phrase. (1 Mark)Objective : To assess the learning ability to use the phrase in a sentence.Skill : Creative thinking and writing.Teacher instruction : Accept any reasonably correct sentence.Allotment of marks : One mark for a correct response. if any error, no mark to be given.

B. : Match the sentences in column 'A' with its appropriate type in column 'B'. (1 Mark)

Objective : To assess learning ability to compose simple sentences.Skill : Critical thinking and writing.



Teacher instruction : -Answers : 1) (b) Exclamation, 2) (c) Command Allotment of marks : ½ mark for each correct response.

C) : Rewrite the sentence in the present continuous tense. (1 Mark)Objective : To assess the learning ability to use the correct form of tense.Skill : Communication.Teacher instruction : -Answers : He is watching Tom and Jerry.Allotment of marks : One mark for the correct response. No marks to be given in any error.

D) : Punctuate the following sentence. (1 Mark)Objective : To assess the learning ability to recall and apply the use of punctuation

marks.Skill : Recall and apply.Teacher instruction : Answers : She said, ''Please help me.''

Allotment of marks : One mark for the correct response. No marks to be given if any error.

E) : Pick out the adjective and mention the noun it describes. (2 Marks)Objective : To assess the learning ability to recall and apply parts of speech.Skill : Recall and apply.Teacher instruction : -

Answers : Adjective - greatest The noun it describes - scientists / Stephen Hawking Allotment of marks : One mark for each correct response.

F) : Fill in the blanks with the correct option. (1 Mark)Objective : To assess the learning ability to distinguish between it's and its.Skill : Critical thinking.Teacher instruction : -

Answers : It's my book, it's mine.Allotment of marks : ½ mark for each correct response.



Q. 5. A) : Imagine that you are in a boarding school. Write a letter to your mother telling her how much you miss and appreciate her. (4 Marks)

Objective : To assess the learning ability to write a letter.Skill : Communication.Teacher instruction : - Allotment of marks :

Marks Criteria

4 Writes in correct informal format. content and language is appropriate.

3 Writes in correct format with few errors.

2 Writes in correct format but lacks language appropriateness.

1 Incorrect format and lacks language appropriateness.

0 Doesn't write anything at all.

B) : Look at the picture and write 8-10 lines. (4 Marks)Objective : To assess the learning ability comment on a picture.Skill : Creative thinking and writing.Teacher instruction : -Allotment of marks :

Marks Criteria

4 Writes 8-10 sentences using appropriate language and vocabulary with reference to the picture.

3 Writes 8-10 sentence but with errors.

2 Writes less than 8 sentences with few errors.

1 Writes less than 8 sentences with many errors.

0 Doesn't write anything at all.



Guidelines for Teacher about Oral Questions. (Total Marks 10)Oral Q. 1) : Read the passage aloud. (4 Marks)Learning outcome : The student reads for pleasure independently.Objective : To assess the student's ability to read.Skill : communication.Teacher instruction : Teacher conducts this activity individually. if the number of students

are more the oral assessment can be spread over 4-5 days.Passage :

Sometimes, you gather a lot of information on the net which you want to read or use later. What do you do, then? you can make a 'copy' of the text or pictures or movies on your computer and store it there. In other words, you download the information on your computer and then use it any time you like.

Tosendinformationonthenet,youfirstneedtogetit ready on your computer in the way you want it on the net. You need a website to display the information on the net.


Marks Criteria

4 Readsfluentlywithintonation.

3 Readsfluentlybutlacksintonation.

2 Could read after making an effort.

1 Could read only when helped.

0 Could not read in spite of being helped.

Oral Q. 2. A) : Listen and respond. (3 Marks)Learning outcome : The student listens and gives appropriate verbal responses.Objective : To assess the student’s ability to comprehend what he/she listens.Skill : Listening and comprehension.Teacher instruction : The teacher reads the passage and asks the following questions to each

student separately. The student carefully listens and responds. if the number of students are more the oral assessment can be spread over 4-5 days.



This is the story of a child who became completely deaf and blind before she had learnt to talk. Because of her own courage and also that of her wonderful teacher she learned to talk and write. She was able to go to school and to college and to live a full and happy life.

Helen was born in 1880 in a small town in the Southern U.S.A. At 18 months, when she was beginning to talk, she suddenly became terribly ill and very nearly died. When she recovered she was completely deaf and blind.

Allotment of marks : 1. When and where was Helen Keller born ? (½ Mark for each)Answer : In 1880, in a small town in southern U.S.A. 2. What happened to Helen when she was 18 months old ? Answer : She became terribly ill. (1 Mark) 3. What are the two things that helped her to go to college ? (½ Mark for each)Answer : Her own courage, her teacher. Any other relevant answer with

reference to the passage can be accepted.

Oral Q. 2. B) : Give your opinion. (3 Marks)Learning outcome : The student gives appropriate verbal responses.Objective : To assess the student’s ability to verbalize his/her opinion.Skill : Communication and critical thinking.Teacher instruction : The Teacher prepares slips of paper with the following topics. the

student picks up any one slip and gives his/her opinion on the topic for one minute. if the number of students is big, the oral assessment can be spread over 4-5 days.

1) Should plastics be banned ? 2) Should there be examinations ? 3) Should more time be given to sports in school ?Allotment of marks :

Marks Criteria 3 Speaksfluentlywithintonationandexpression.2 Speaksbutlacksfluency,intonationandexpression.1 Speaks with help from the teacher.0 Makes no effort to speak.



Standard - Seven Instructions for Teacher (Total Marks 60)


1. A Listens attentively and writes dictation words.

B The learner understands English spoken in the surrounding.

C Learner listens attentively to English programmes like news, interviews etc.

D The learner understands English spoken in the surroundings.

2. A The learner attempts creative writing.

B The learner describes self people, places, process etc.

C The learner writes simple informal message/letter. The learner writes neatly and legibly.

3. A The learner presents given information in graphic as well as verbal from.

B Reads silently written comprehension and answers appropriately.

C The learners reads to seek information from notice board, chart, table and other graphic presentation.

DThe learners reads to seek information from notice board, chart, table and other graphic presentation.

4. A 1) The learners attempts creative writing.2) The learners writes neatly and legibly.

B Frames questions/sentences on various topics and situation.

C Writes events in logical order.

5. A The learners get acquainted with certain idioms phrases and uses familiar idioms in speech and writing.

B The student reads and applies familiar words at sight.



Guidelines for Teacher about Written Questions. (Total Marks 50)Q. 1. A) : Listen carefully and write the words correctly. (3 Marks)Word :

Objective : To assess the learning ability to listen and spell the words correctly. Skill : Listening and Writing.Teacher instruction : Teacher reads each word twice.Allotment of marks : Each correct word will carry ½ mark. B) : Listen to the following sentences and identify which time of the

day it suggests. (2 Marks)Objective : To assess the learning ability to understand English spoken in the

surrounding.Skill : Listening and Writing.Teacher instruction : The teacher will read the sentence twice with a proper speed and ask

learners to write the answer.Sentences : 1) Birds and cattle are returning home. 2) Moon is shining and stars are twinkling.Answers : 1) evening 2) nightAllotment of marks : Each correct answer carries one mark.

C) : Listen to the advertisement and answer the questions. (2 Marks)Objective : To assess the learning ability to listen and understand English from

various media.Skill : Listening and Writing.Teacher instruction : The teacher will read the advertisement twice and then student will

circle the correct answers.

Free Free! Zen' Pen Free!!Buy two get one free.

The pen writes as smooth as butter.It has a built in eraser. Stock limited.

Answers : 1) (a) a pen, 2) (b) eraserAllotment of marks : Each correct word will carry one mark.

1) people 2) think

3) thank 4) smile

5) slowly 6) wonderful



D) : Listen and state whether the sentences are true or false. (3 Marks)

Objective : To assess the learning ability to listen carefully and differentiate statements.

Skill : Listening and Writing.Teacher instruction : The teacher will read the sentence twice and ask students to write true

or false.Sentences : 1) All that glitters is not gold. 2) Do not judge anyone by the appearance. 3) The coconut is soft outside and hard from inside.Answers : 1) True 2) True 3) FalseAllotment of marks : Each correct answer will carry one mark.

Q. 2. A) : Complete the following interview. (2 Marks)Objective : To assess the learning ability to write creatively. Skill : Speaking and Writing.Teacher instruction : __

Allotment of marks : Each complete sentence will carry one mark.

B) : Write about your hobby in 4-5 sentences. (2 Marks)Objective : To assess the learning ability to express orally as well as in written. Skill : Speaking and Writing. Teacher instruction : __

Allotment of marks : Each complete and meaningful sentence will carry ½ mark. C) : Write a message to your friend wishing him on his birthday. (2 Marks)Objective : To assess the learning ability to write simple messages.Skill : Speaking and writing.Teacher instruction : __

Allotment of marks : Each meaningful sentence will carry one mark.

Q. 3. A) : Read the following lines and prepare a mind map. (3 Marks)Objective : To assess the learning ability to transform verbal information into

graphical.Skill : Reading and Writing.Teacher instruction : __

Allotment of marks : Learners will prepare a mind map as and each correctly placed word will carry ½ marks.



B) : Read the following passage and answer the following question. (5 Marks)

Objective : To assess the learning ability to understand the passage write detailed answers based on it.

Skill : Reading.Teacher instruction : __

Answers : 1) Chips, wafers and other snacks. 2) (c) fried 3) (b) cereals, pulses, fruits, vegetables etc. 4) Accept any reasonable answer.Allotment of marks : First three questions carry one mark each and fourth question carries

2 marks.

C) : Read the following notice and answer the following questions. (4 Marks)Objective : To assess the learning ability to read and understand notices/public

information.Skill : Reading and Writing.Teacher instruction : Two information based question and one personal response question.Answers : 1) (b) next week 2) (b) warned 3) accept any reasonable answer. Allotment of marks : Each correct answer will carry one mark, 3rd question carries 2 marks. (Total 4 Marks)

D) : Observe the picture and describe it in 4 to 5 lines. (4 Marks)Objective : To assess the learning ability to read graphical information or pictures.Skill : Reading and Writing.Teacher instruction : __

Allotment of marks : Each correct and meaningful sentence will carry one mark.

Q. 4. A) : Write 5-6 sentences on any one of the topics given below. (5 Marks)Objective : To assess the learning ability of writing.Skill : Writing.Teacher instruction : __

Allotment of marks : Each meaningful sentence will carry one one mark.



B) : Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions. (4 Marks)Objective : To assess the learning ability to write basic types of sentences. Skill : Writing.Teacher instruction : 1) Accept any two correct questions based on the paragraph. 2) Accept any two correct sentences including the given words.

Allotment of marks : i) Every correctly framed question will carry one mark each. ii) Every correct sentence will carry one mark each.

C) : Read the following passage and complete the process of making thread. (3 Marks)Objective : To assess the learning ability to find out specific facts and details

about the given topic. Skill : Reading and Comprehension.Teacher instruction : Neatly written presentation will carry one mark.Answer : 2) He picks cotton from each ball. 3) He gives it for spinning. 4) The cotton is carded and spun into long threads. Allotment of marks : 2 marks for proper sequence, one mark for correct sentences.

Q. 5. A) : Explain the meaning of the following phrases. (Any two) (2 Marks)Objective : To assess the learning ability of writing to understand and use common

phrases and idioms. Skill : Writing.Teacher instruction : __

Answers : 1) to lose heart and stop trying. 2) reduce the pain, 3) in a difficult situation.Allotment of marks : Each correct explanation carries one mark.

B) : Write any two adjectives that end with... (4 Marks)Objective : To assess the learning ability to use adjectives in proper places.Skill : Grammar for Communication.Teacher instruction : _

Allotment of marks : Each correctly written adjective will carry one mark.



Guidelines for Teacher about Oral Questions. (Total Marks 10)Oral Q. 1. A) : Answer the following questions orally. (2 Marks)

Learning outcome : The student listens and give appropriate verbal responses.

Objective : To assess the student's ability to comprehend what he/she listens.

Skill : listening and comprehension.

Teacher instruction : Teacher have to ask following questions to the students.

1) Which game do you like the most ? (1 mark)

2) Name any one indoor and one outdoor game ? (1 mark)

Oral Q. 1. B) : Recite any one poem of your choice. (2 Marks)

Learning outcome : The student listens and give appropriate verbal responses.

Objective : To assess the student's ability to comprehend what he/she listens.

Skill : listening and comprehension.

Teacher instruction : Teacher ask the student to recite any one poem of his/her choice.

Allotment of marks :Marks Criteria

2 If sings/recites a poem with rhyme.

1 If stumbles.

0 If no response.

Oral Q. 2. A) : Listen to the poem and answer the questions orally. (2 Marks)

Learning outcome : The learner recites individually / in groups with correct pronunciation and intonation.

Objective : To asses the ability of speaking. Skill : Speaking.

Teacher instruction : Ask the students to read the following poem and ask them a given question after reading the poem.


2 If shares his/her experiences in three/four sentences.

1 If shares his/her experiences in two sentences.

0 If no response.



If you've tried and have not won, Never stop for crying; All's that's great and good is done Just by patient trying. Though youngbirds, in flying, fall, Still their wings grow stronger; And the next time they can keep Up a little longer.

Q. 1) Have you ever given up on something. Tell your experience in two or three sentences.

Oral Q. 2. B) : Listen to the following paragraph and answer the questions orally. (2 Marks)

Learning outcome : The learner recites individually / in groups with correct pronunciation and intonation.Objective : To asses the ability of speaking. Skill : Speaking.Teacher instruction : Ask the students to read the following poem and ask them given

question.

The Paramvir Chakra medal was designed by Savitribai Khanolkar. Savitribai loved India and took Indian citizenship. She spoke Marathi, Sanskrit andHindifluently.

1) Name the person who designed Paramvir Chakra ? 2) Nameany2 languages thatSavitribai spokefluently.

Answers : 1) Savitribai Khanolkar. 2) Marathi, Sanskrit and Hindi.

Allotment of marks : Each correct answer carries one mark.



Oral Q. 2. C) : Read the following story with proper pause and pace. (2 Marks)Learning outcome : The student reads for pleasure independently.Objective : To assess the student's ability to read.Skill : communication.Teacher instruction : Teacher conducts this activity individually. if the number of students

are more the oral assessment can be spread over 4-5 days.

There was once a very conceited Peacock who had a gorgeous tail like no other bird. So, when he met a crane one day, the peacock scoffed at the Crane's colourless and dull feather, and immediately spread his own colourful tail for the Crane to see and admire. ''Look at my feathers,'' he boasted, ''how they shine in all the colours of the rainbow, while yours are so pale! I amdressed like a king!'' ''That's true,'' the Crane answered, ''but I can flyhigh above, among the clouds and the stars and I can see all the beauty of the earth in all its glory, while you live down here just like any other cock.'' Fine feathers don'tmakefinebirds.


Marks Criteria

2 Readsfluentlywithintonation,properpauseandpace.

1 Readsfluentlybutlacksintonation.

0 Could not read in spite of being helped.



Standard - Eight Instructions for Teacher (Total Marks 60)


1. A Listens carefully and writes dictation words learnt previously.

B Understands announcement and speech on familiar topic.

C Identifiesdetails,characters,mainideaandsequenceofideasandeventsintextualmaterial.

2. A Communicates one's feeling / emotions appropriately in one or two lines.

B Engages in conversation in English with family, friend and people from different professions using appropriate vocabulary.

3. A Read single passage on familiar topics with comprehension.

B Reads silently and comprehends poetry.

C Reads to seek, information in print, notice board, sign boards in public places, newspaper, hoarding.

D Transfers verbal information to graphic format such as a chart, table graph, flowchart, web, map etc.

E Find a specificdetails / facts / information in formof speech, dialogueor story.

4. A Uses appropriate grammatical forms in communication. (For example noun, pronoun, verb, determines, times and tense)

B Writes formal letters and informal communications - SMS, notes, diary, list etc.

CFrom different questions on various topics and situations with the help of given/wh-word.

D Thinks critically, compares.

E Writes formal letters and informal communication. SMS, notes, diary, list etc.

F Thinks critically compares and contrasts character, event, idea, theme and relates them to life.



Guidelines for Teacher about Written Questions. (Total Marks 50)

Q. 1. A) : Listen and Write. (4 Marks)Skill : Listening and writing.Objective : To assess learning ability of listening and writing. Teacher instruction : While dictating words read aloud each word thrice with clear pronunciation.

Words :

1) laboratory 2) celebration

3) original 4) precaution

5) counselling 6) enlightenment

7) visualise 8) impatient

Allotment of marks : ½ mark for each correct word.

B) : Listen to the announcement and answer the questions. (4 Marks)Skill : Listening and Writing.Objective : To assess the learning ability to understand announcement.Teacher instruction : Read the given announcement loudly twice with clear pronunciation.

Announcement I am the Head girl of New English School, Nagpur. Very happy

to announce that the dignitaries have arrived. I request you all to be seated.

I reque st everyone to maintain silence and keep their mobiles on silent mode.

Answers : 1) The Head girl is giving the announcement. 2) The announcement is about the arrival of the dignitaries.

3) dignitaries

4) (b) to be seatedAllotment of marks : One mark for each correct answer.



C) : Listen to the words and arrange them in proper order of occurrence. (2 Marks)Skill : Listening and Writing.Objective : To assess the learning ability to rearrange the sequence of events. Teacher instruction : Read aloud each item twice.Words : 1) go 2)finish line 3) clap 4) startAnswers : 1) start line 2) clap 3) go 4)finish lineAllotment of marks : ½ mark for each correct answer. Q. 2. A) : How would you respond to the given situation. (2 Marks)Skill : Speaking and Writing.Objective : To assess the learning ability to respond appropriately on given situation.Answer : Open ended.Allotment of marks : Each correct sentence regarding topic carries one mark.

B) : Write a dialogue between you and your friend discussing about the rainy season. (4 Marks)

Skill : Speaking.Objective : To assess the learning ability of conversation skills.Teacher instruction : Teacher will ask the students to write a set of 2 dialogues on the given topic.Allotment of marks : Each set of dialogue will carry one mark.

Q. 3. A) : Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions. (5 Marks) Skill : Reading and Writing. Objective : To assess the learning ability to read the passage with comprehension.Teacher instruction : Students should read and write the correct answer to each question

from the passage.Answers : 1) (c) Scientist and Inventor 2) speech defect 3) Poverty stricken 4) (a) dirty (b) distinguished 5) (a) ElectricityAllotment of marks : Each correct answer carries one mark.



B) : Read the stanza carefully and answer the following questions. (5 Marks)Skills : Reading and Writing. Objective : To assess the learning ability to read poem with comprehension.Teacher instruction : Students should read the stanza carefully and write the appropriate answer to the given question.Answers : 1) The poet has compared home to a palace. 2) The poet experiences a charm from the sky that hallows him there

which is sought through the world and is never met with elsewhere. 3) Thefigureof speech is repetition. 4) roam - homeAllotment of marks : Each correct answer carries one mark.

C) : Read the Notice and answer the following questions. (4 Marks)Skill : Reading and Writing.Objective : To assess the learning ability of reading with comprehension.Teacher instruction : Students should read the notice carefully and answer the given

questions.Answers : 1) The notice is about an invitation to the students of standard Seven

and their parents for the inauguration of the project 'Seeing Eyes, Helping Hands.'

2) Smt. Vimala Naik, and Dr. A. M. Chaudhary. 3) Students of Std. Seven and their parents.Allotment of marks :

D) : Read the pictograph carefully and answer the following questions. (2 Marks)Skill : Reading and Writing.Objective : To assess the learning ability to read the pictograph.Teacher instruction : Students should read the pictograph and answer the questions.Answers : 1) Five 2) ThursdayAllotment of marks : Each question carries one mark.

Marks Criteria

2 Que. 3-C (1)

1 Que. 3-C (2)

1 Que. 3-C (3)



E) : Read the dialogue and answer the following questions. (4 Marks)

Skill : Reading and Writing.

Objective : To assess the learning ability to reading the dialogue and comprehend.

Teacher instruction : Students should read the dialogue and answer the given questions.

Answers : 1) The teacher is speaking to the News Editor. Because the teacher wants him to cover the function prominently.

2) The idea behind the project is to make students aware of their social responsibilities and hoping that it will set a trend for all schools to follow.

Allotment of marks : Each question carries two marks.

Q. 4) : Do as directed. (4 Marks)

Skill : Understanding and Writing.

Objective : To assess the learning ability of grammar.

Teacher instruction : Students should write grammatically correct answers.

Answers : a) 1) disobey 2) forget

b) 1) deer 2) hole

c) "It will be a fantastic birthday this year," I said in a mocking tone.

d) Subject - The gardener Predicate - planted saplings in the garden

Allotment of marks : One mark for each correct answer.

Q. 5. A) : Write a letter on the given subject. (3 Marks)

Skill : Writing.

Objective : To assess the learning ability of writing a letter on the given topic.

Teacher instruction : Students should write the letter on the given topic


2 For the body.

½ For the addresser.

½ For the letter addressed to.



B) : Observe the picture and frame any two questions. (1 Mark)Objective : To assess the learning ability to observe and write.Skill : Writing.Teacher instruction : Students should read the picture and frame two questions.Answers : Open ended.

Allotment of marks : ½ mark for each correct answer. C) : Suggest any two changes that you would like to make to reduce global warming. (2 Marks)Objective : To assess the learning ability of creative thinking.Skill : Creative thinking.Answer : Any relevant answer should be accepted.Allotment of marks : Correct answer carries two marks.

D) : Write an SMS to your friend to congratulate him/her for her/his success in 10th Std. Exam. ( 2 Marks)Skill : Writing.Objective : To assess the learning ability of SMS writing. Teacher instruction : Students should write SMS text message correctly.Allotment of marks : Correct sentences carries two marks.

E) : One day it started raining suddenly. A duck, a goose, a goat and a horse, all entered the shed at different times. (2 Marks)Skill : Writing.Objective : To assess the learning ability to think critically.Teacher instruction : Students should read the question and answer correctly.Answers : 1) The goat 2) The horseAllotment of marks : Each question carries one mark.



Guidelines for Teacher about Oral Questions. (Total Marks 10)Oral Q. 1. A) : Read any one passage from Std. VII Balbharati text with proper intonation and punctuation. (2 Marks)Learning outcome : Reads simple passages on familiar topics with comprehension. Objective : To assess the ability of reading with proper punctuations and intonation.Skill : Reading and speaking.Teacher instruction : Teacher asks the students to read the passage effectively.Allotment of marks : One mark For voice modulation / intonation. One mark for punctuation.

Oral Q. 1. B) : Speak on a given topic. (4 Marks)Learning outcome : Engages in conversation in English with family, friends and people

from different profession using appropriate vocabulary.Objective : To assess the ability of speaking effectively.Skill : Speaking.Suggestion : Students have to speak on any one of the given topics.Topics : 1) Our Environment 2) My City, Smart city 3) The Internet 4) My favourite sport starTeacher Instruction : Teacher should make 4 chits on the above topics. Teacher will ask

students to pick up one chit and speak on it.Allotment of marks : Four marks for making 4 meaningful sentences.

Oral Q. 2. A) : Give the direction from your home to your school. (2 Marks)Learning outcome : Transfers verbal information to graphic format such as a chart, a table,

agraph, flowchart,web,map etc.Objective : To assess the ability of telling the directions correctly.Skill : Speaking.Suggestion : Teacher should ask the student to tell the direction to the school from

his / her home.Allotment of marks : Two marks will be given to students to speak correct sentences using

proper prepositions.

Oral Q. 2. B) : Listen to the NEWS and answer the questions. (2 Marks)Learning outcome : To seek information in print, notice board, sign boards in public places,

Newspaper, hoardings.Objective : To assess the student's ability to comprehend the NEWS item.Skill : Listening and Writing.



Teacher instruction : Teacher should read aloud the given NEWS twice with clear pronunciation.

Answers : 1) actress 2) a movie which required lot of money in its making.News : Listen to the news and answer the questions.

"RITIKA TAKES A BREAK FROM ACTING"

Mumbai, Sept.9, : Famous actress Ritika, who is believed to be the most highly paid

star in Bollywood, is all set to break the hearts of her fans. In an informal chat with journalists, she revealed that she will not sign any more films, after completing the big - budgetmovie ‘Ant’ next month.

She refused to give any reasons for her decision. However, sources close to her reveal that now she wants to make a career in politics.

'Ant' next month.

1) Ritika is a/an ________

a) Journalist b) politician c) actress

2) What do you understand by a big budget movie

(Accept the answer thatwell satisfies thequestion.)

Allotment of marks : One mark for each correct answer.

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