Note: Listening and Speaking section will be in Black & Reading and Writing section will be in Maroon colour.

Objective

Students will be able to… 1. listen and respond to simple instructions 2. recite the rhyme on ‘fruits’ with action 3. recognize and name a few fruits 4. describe fruits in simple sentences 5. ask and respond to simple questions 6. narrate and learn about fruits through a story 7. develop new vocabulary (fruits and colour names in English) 8. read sight words 9. have print Awareness (written words/sentences) 10. read aloud (simple words/sentences/poem with assistance) 11. read with comprehension 12. write meaningfully

Prerequisite

Suggested prerequisites for students… 1. listen attentively 2. recognise the colour of fruits  3. know different tastes- sour, sweet 4. focus, listen, and follow commands 5. recognise alphabets and know their sounds 6. read simple rhyming words 7. read simple sentences 8. recognise some sight words NOTE: Adaptations, Variation in Rules and Pace are suggested to develop the above prerequisites.

Goal

Materials required for Activity 

1. LTM Videos (with ISL)
2. Flashcards
3. Worksheets
4. Posters
5. Audio files
6. Animated Storybooks

Preparation of Activity

Before the session, the teacher has to see the given LTM Videos and practice the correct procedure that has to be introduced.

1. Download the LTM/ISL videos provided, to either teach or demonstrate them to the children while conducting the below-given activities.
2. Please ensure that all children can see the video when played and follow the activity as instructed. 
3. The teacher can use English and/or the native language while addressing the students.
4. Students can be seated on their chairs/benches or on the floor. The teacher can stand in front of the class, near a blackboard or sit along with the children in a circle or facing them if they are sitting in a semicircle.
5. Teachers go through the suggestions provided for variations and ensure necessary preparations are made accordingly.
6. Teachers keep the required materials ready for conducting the different activities.
7. The teacher plays the role of a demonstrator, facilitator and observer.

Preparing will help you to conduct an effective activity in an inclusive classroom and achieve the goal. 

Setting for the Activity

All are classroom activities, but variations for open space are suggested wherever possible. All children can work individually. However, children who need peer support can work with their peers.

Procedure

The below-given activities can be a great way to promote inclusivity and a sense of community within a classroom. Here are some adaptations that can be made to ensure that activities for enhancing reading and writing skills are accessible and inclusive for all students:

1. Physical accessibility: Ensure that the area used for the given activity is accessible to all students, including those with mobility impairments. This may require rearranging furniture or additional seating options, such as cushions or chairs with back support.
2. Communication: Consider the communication needs of all students in the classroom. Students with speech or language impairments may require Apps like AVAZ. 
3. Visual aids: Teachers can download ‘Flashcards’ and make them embossed as shown in DIY videos, as visual aids benefit those who need visual cues.

Teacher Resource Document

Source and Attribution of images All images used in the above Assets and Aids are originally created.

This digital material has been developed by the Sri Sathya Sai Vidya Vahini Inclusive Education Project, a unit of Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust, Prasanthi Nilayam, as a collaborative offering in the service of our nation.