READING

Level 1: Swaraksharangal (സ്വരാക്ഷരങ്ങൾ) Learn to read and write

(അ, ആ, ഇ, ഈ, ഉ, ഊ, ഋ, എ, ഏ, ഐ, ഒ, ഓ, ഔ, അം, അഃ)

Objectives

Identify Malayalam vowels.
Say the vowels correctly.
Read simple vowel words.
Write the vowels correctly.

Learning Process

Show the vowel.
Teacher says the sound.
Students repeat.
Show a picture and word.
Students trace and write the vowel.
Practice through games and songs.

Example

Letter: അ

Show: അ
Picture: അപ്പം
Students say: അ
Students write: അ
Students read: അപ്പം

2. The Malayalam consonants (വ്യഞ്ജനാക്ഷരങ്ങൾ) are:

(ക, ഖ, ഗ, ഘ, ങ, ച, ഛ, ജ, ഝ, ഞ, ട, ഠ, ഡ, ഢ, ണ, ത, ഥ, ദ, ധ, ന, പ, ഫ, ബ, ഭ, മ, യ, ര, ല, വ, ശ, ഷ, സ, ഹ, ള, ഴ, റ)

3. Chinnangal (ചിഹ്നങ്ങൾ) – ക with Sounds (example)

ക – ക
കാ – കാാ (kaa)
കി – കി (ki)
കീ – കീ (kii)
കു – കു (ku)
കൂ – കൂ (kuu)
കൃ – കൃ (kru)
കെ – കെ (ke)
കേ – കേ (kee)
കൈ – കൈ (kai)
കൊ – കൊ (ko)
കോ – കോ (koo)
കൗ – കൗ (kau)
കം – കം (kam)
കഃ – കഃ (kah)
ക് – ക് (k)

4. Koottaksharangal (കൂട്ടക്ഷരങ്ങൾ)

ക്ക
ങ്ങ
ച്ച
ഞ്ഞ
ട്ട
ണ്ണ
ത്ത

ശ്

5. Chillaksharangal (ചില്ലക്ഷരങ്ങൾ)

ൻ
ർ
ൽ
ൾ
ൺ

METHOD 1

READING BASED ON THEME TOPICS

OBJECTIVES

Read theme-related words.
Read simple sentences and short passages.
Read with correct pronunciation.
Understand the meaning of the text.
Answer simple questions based on the reading.
Develop confidence and interest in reading.

Common Learning Process taking theme.

Introduce the theme using pictures or discussion.
Teach new words related to the theme.
Teacher reads the text aloud.
Students read in groups, pairs, and individually.
Discuss the meaning of the text.
Ask simple comprehension questions.
Give regular reading practice and feedback.

METHOD 2

Reading based on story

Learning Process by Reading Stories (LINK UPDATED)

1. Pre-reading Activities

Introduce the story through pictures or the title.
Ask simple questions related to the story.
Introduce new words from the story.
Discuss the meaning of difficult words.

2. Teacher Reading

Teacher reads the story aloud with correct pronunciation and expression.
Students listen and follow the text.

3.Guided Reading

Students read the story together.
Practise reading in pairs and individually.
Focus on pronunciation, fluency, and punctuation.

4. Vocabulary Development

Identify new words from the story.
Read and write the new words.
Use words in simple sentences.

5. Story Understanding

Discuss characters, place, and events in the story.
Identify the main idea and sequence of events.
Answer simple questions based on the story.

6.Reading Practice

Re-read the story for better fluency.
Practise difficult sentences.
Encourage expressive reading.

7. Follow-up Activities

Retell the story in simple words.
Arrange story events in order.
Draw a scene from the story.
Write simple sentences about the story.

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WRITING

Method 1

Malayalam Writing based on themes

Based on Themes: Ente School, Ente Kudumbam, Ente Suhruthukkal, Mrigangal, Pookkal, Pakshikal, Prakrithi, Paristhithi, Shuchithvam, Aarogyam, Bhakshanam, Gramam, Nagaram, Kalikalum Kayikavum, Vishu, Onam, Yathra, Jalam, Mazha, Maram.

Objectives based on themes

Write theme-related words correctly.
Write simple sentences in Malayalam.
Describe a theme using short sentences.
Improve spelling and handwriting skills.
Arrange words to form meaningful sentences.
Express simple ideas through writing.

Learning Process based on themes.

Introduce the theme through pictures and discussion.
Teach important words related to the theme.
Show model sentences related to the theme.
Guide students to write words and simple sentences.
Encourage students to write short descriptions about the theme.
Practise sentence formation using new words.
Check spelling, sentence structure, and handwriting.
Provide feedback and encourage independent writing.
Activities like drawing and chart making.

Example

Theme: Ente School (എന്റെ സ്കൂൾ)

Step 1: Theme Introduction

Show pictures of a school, classroom, teachers, and students.
Ask simple questions about students’ school experiences.
Introduce the theme "Ente School (എന്റെ സ്കൂൾ)".

Step 2: Word Learning

Introduce theme-related words:സ്കൂൾ (School) അധ്യാപകൻ (Teacher) വിദ്യാർത്ഥി (Student) ക്ലാസ് മുറി (Classroom) പുസ്തകം (Book) കളിസ്ഥലം (Playground)
Students read and write these words.
Practise spelling and correct letter formation.

Step 3: Sentence Formation

Introduce simple sentences using the words:

എന്റെ സ്കൂൾ വളരെ മനോഹരമാണ്. എന്റെ സ്കൂളിൽ നല്ല അധ്യാപകരുണ്ട്. ഞാൻ സ്കൂളിൽ പഠിക്കുന്നു. ഞാൻ കൂട്ടുകാരോടൊപ്പം കളിക്കുന്നു.

Students copy and write the sentences.
Guide students to make their own simple sentences using new words.

Step 4: Guided Writing

Give clues or pictures related to the theme.
Help students arrange ideas in order.
Students write 4–5 sentences about their school.

Step 5: Independent Writing

Encourage students to write a short paragraph about their school.
Students use learned words and sentences to express their own ideas.

6. Drawing Activities

Draw your school building.
Draw your classroom and friends.
Colour the school picture.

Method 2

Malayalam Writing –(Story-Based Writing)

Objectives

Write words related to the story.
Write simple sentences from the story.
Use new words in writing.
Arrange sentences in the correct order.
Write a short description about characters or events.
Develop creative writing skills.
Improve spelling and handwriting.

Learning Process

1. Story Introduction

Introduce the story through pictures or the title.
Discuss the characters and main events.
Introduce important words from the story.

2. Word Writing

Identify new words from the story.
Practise writing the words correctly.
Use the words to make simple sentences.

3. Sentence Writing

Show model sentences from the story.
Guide students to write simple sentences.
Help students arrange words to form meaningful sentences.

4.Guided Writing

Give clues from the story.
Help students write about characters, places, or events.
Encourage students to write 4–5 sentences based on the story.

5. Independent Writing

Ask students to write a short summary or their own ideas related to the story.
Encourage creative expression.

Example Story: "സഹായിയായ അപ്പു" (Helpful Appu)

Story

അപ്പു ഒരു നല്ല കുട്ടിയായിരുന്നു. ഒരു ദിവസം അപ്പു വഴിയിൽ ഒരു ചെറിയ പക്ഷിയെ കണ്ടു. പക്ഷിയുടെ ചിറകിന് പരിക്കേറ്റിരുന്നു. അപ്പു പക്ഷിയെ വീട്ടിലേക്ക് കൊണ്ടുപോയി. അവൻ പക്ഷിക്ക് വെള്ളവും ഭക്ഷണവും നൽകി. കുറച്ച് ദിവസങ്ങൾക്ക് ശേഷം പക്ഷി സുഖമായി പറന്നു പോയി. അപ്പുവിന് വളരെ സന്തോഷമായി.

Process to do:

1.Story Introduction

Introduce the story through pictures of a child and a bird.
Discuss the title and ask simple questions.
Introduce the main characters and events.

2. Word Learning

Identify important words from the story.
Practise writing the words.

3.Story Words

കുട്ടി
പക്ഷി
ചിറക്
വെള്ളം
ഭക്ഷണം
സഹായം
Students read and write these words.
Practise spelling and letter formation.

4. Sentence Writing

Use story words to form simple sentences.

Example Sentences

അപ്പു ഒരു നല്ല കുട്ടിയാണ്.
അപ്പു പക്ഷിയെ സഹായിച്ചു.
പക്ഷിക്ക് വെള്ളം നൽകി.
പക്ഷി പറന്നു പോയി.

students copy and write the sentences.

Encourage students to make their own sentences using new words.

5. Guided Writing

Ask questions based on the story:

ആരാണ് പക്ഷിയെ കണ്ടത്? അപ്പു എന്ത് ചെയ്തു? പക്ഷിക്ക് എന്ത് നൽകി?

Students write answers in simple sentences.
Guide them to arrange ideas in order.

5. Independent Writing

Ask students to write 4–5 sentences about the story.
Encourage them to write the beginning, main event, and ending.

Outcome:Students learn to use story vocabulary, form sentences, and write a short description based on a story.

Keshu

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