Patterns: A Course in Communicative English

1. Patterns: A Course in Communicative English The series is a comprehensive set of threebooks for each class: Main Course Book, a Workbook and a Literature Reader—The Storyteller A single comprehensive book for the pre-primary level:Patterns Primer

2. Our team of authors Vijaya Subramaniam Moloyashree Hashmi Brinda Dutta Paramita Ray Snehlata Gupta Mondira Moitra

3. Aims of a communicative course To empower learners to use the language accurately and fluently in all situations Help learners participate in real-time communication Familiarize learners with all aspects of language learning: receptive skills of listening and reading creative skills of speaking and writing social skills of effective communication Focus is on ‘whole language acquisition’ Introduce the learner to the reality of English as a global language

4. Highlights of the series Contents of the series are a healthy mix of original material, and a selection of classic and contemporary literature Selected texts include writing in English worldwide Exercises and activities aid comprehension and study skills as well as address multiple intelligences Listening-Speaking exercises guide the learners on how to interact in everyday situations

5. Highlights of the series (contd.) Vocabulary and Writing exercises help them to expand their word base and use the same confidently Syntax and grammar taught through usage and exercises Note to Parents and Teachers/Teacher’s Notes: A special page in each book that addresses the instructor about the approach of the book and lays down some guidelines for handling the lessons A detailed Table of Contents at the end of the course books and workbooks give the instructors a clear idea of the elements being covered in the book.

6. The Primer Interactive, meaningful and very child-friendly Specially written and designed for the pre-primary level Presents contextualized language experiences for the early reader Wide variety of multi-tasked innovative exercises where the child is an active participant in the learning process

7. The Course Books Classes 1-4: Organized on a simple chapter-exercises pattern Classes 5-8: Chapters are organized as themes; a variety of themes that will hold the learner’s interest have been covered (Family, Ghosts, Magic, Sports,Food, Childhood, etc) Warm-up: servers as an introduction to the lesson and/or as a build-up to the idea/theme of the text Let’s Talk About/Comprehension + Write the Answers: Discussion based on the text read, followed by written comprehension

8. The Course Books (contd.) Word Fun (Classes 2-4)/Word Power (Classes 5-8): Vocabulary section that aids word building Listen & Talk (Classes 2-4)/Listening & Speaking (Classes 5-8): Text-based and theme-related, these exercises encourage creative thinking and meaningful communication Write Other Things (Classes 2-4)/Writing Skills (Classes 5-8): develops writing discipline, and at the same time covers the different genres of writing What Else (Classes 2-4)/Enrichment activities (Classes 5-8) are multi-skilled and cross-curricular activities for enjoyment and motivation

9. The Workbooks Exercises organized as worksheets, making it easier to use in the classrooms and allocating teaching time WBs maintain links with the respective CBs but at the same time, they can be used independently of the CBs Each worksheet dedicated to a specific language skill Syntax and grammar are taught without burdening the student with lengthy rules and weighty definitions New grammar topics are explained through examples before moving on to exercises Ample opportunity is provided to use and develop the language skills in real situations

10. The Storyteller (Litt. Reader) Selections include writing in English worldwide Different genres such as short story, play, letter, diary entry, essay, etc covered Motivate the student to become an avid reader Appreciation of the written word is taught through end-of-chapter exercises Exercises in the higher classes steer the students to identify the different techniques involved in writing