Hindi B

2017-2018

Class Information -

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Classroom: Large Store Big Room

Teachers -

Teachers:

Anju Goel - Group 1
Dinesh Goel - Group 2

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Teenage Volunteers:

Neal Mukherjee

Class & Homework-

April 22nd-

Material Covered in Class:

Practiced writing words with small ee and big ee matras. Most of the kidsthe words were able to write most of but are still having problem writing some of the alphabets. Need more practice as this will instill the recognition in their minds and will go a long way even when they have stopped attending the class.
Students read pages from Kilkari. Most of them are able to read very well. Younger kids who were moved up to this class are doing amazing job. Keep it up!
They were asked to learn words small oo and big oo. We will again practice writing
They will be given a test at the end of the term for reading and writing and based on the score will they move upto next level.

March 4th-

Material Covered in Class:

Reviewed the homework. Students were asked to read what they had written. Some students had used good imagination while forming sentences
A few students had not completed the homework. They need to bring it to next class.
Continued working on words/Vocublary of 'Pa'varg.
Students were asked to write sentences using the letters 'Pa' 'Pha' 'Ba' 'Bha' 'Ma'
Students were asked to form sentences using following words. They may write a story around these words if they want.
a. Peepal - पीपल
b. Pukar पुकार
c. Meet - मीत
d. Madhumakkhi - मधुमक्खी
e. Bhagwan - भगवान्

January 21st-

Group 1

Material Covered in Class:

Most of the students had completed the homework of writing 5 sentences about them selves. They came forward and read them in front of the class. Lot of work needs to be done in terms of grammer as they found it challenging to use the correct for of pronouns ('Mera' vs 'mujhe'). I think its a step in the right direction. Pat your child for the effort.
Students read pages 13-18 from Kilkari Pathmala

Homework:

Student hav been asked to use following pronouns in sentences:
- 'yahan'
- 'vahan'
- 'kahan'
- 'kidhar'
- 'kaun'

Group 2

Material Covered in Class:

Working with students on word recognition and matras so they can join the rest of the B level group in Anju's class. Objective is to have one class which meets the expectation of level B hindi (Knowing the alphabets and matras well ).

January 7th-

Group 1

Material Covered in Class:

Reviewed the test given to students prior to winter break
Students read pages 9-12 from Kilkari Pathmala

Homework:

Each student has been asked to write 5 sentences about them selves. They will be reading them in front of the class. Emphasis is to increase fluency in speaking and vocabulary.

Group 2

Material Covered in Class:

Working with students on word recognition and matras so they can join the rest of the B level group in Anju's class. Objective is to have one class which meets the expectation of level B hindi (Knowing the alphabets and matras well).

Thanks to all the parents working with their words. It's showing results.

December 17th-

Group 1

Material Covered in Class:

Tested the kids for knowledge of matras and words. A few kids did really well where as others need some more practice, will continue working on book 1 for some more time.
A number of students were absent.

Group 2

Material Covered in Class:

Trying to integrate them with the main group via practice and tests.
Some have moved up where as others are moved backed to A level.
He is working with remaining students to prepare them to move up by end of January.

November 19th-

Group 1

Material Covered in Class:

Reviewed the homework from Kilkari book pages 33-35.
Continued working on usage of matras in sentences. Students practices pages 36-37 in class.
This brings an end to this book.
As most of the students are doing very well in usage of matras and comprehending the text, we will start on Kilkari 2 book on Dec. 3. We may not have enough copies of the book, so please bear with us while we make the photocopies.
Students are doing very well, keep up the good work.
Some students are not at par with most of the other students. I would like to meet with their parents and decide on future course for these students. I will inform these students on 3rd Dec and would like to meet with their parents on 10th Dec. Please make sure to talk to your ward after the class on 3rd.

Homework:

Complete excescises on pages 38-39.
Gave the homework to complete excescises on pages 38-39
Notes: Two students were absent- Manas and Sonia.

Group 2

Material Covered in Class:

Reviewed the homework, Only one student attempted to do. Others came back with the same excuses of no time due to school and other activities.
Practised with alphabets - "Ga, cha, ttha, da, ta, pa, and Ja"and Continued practising their recognition with respective sounds. Gave them writing practise while speaking the sound out loud. Also practised Matras wrt their usage.
However the students are not practising at home as I have been recommending and emphasising since the day one. They come back after a week absolutely blank. I talked to all the parents during the orientation session addressing their skepticism on learning Hindi and assured them that if their students practise regularly for 10-15 minutes, they are in good hands and would learn Hindi. I am sure 10-15 min is not too much for the parents to spare just to make sure they practise daily. In fact these students are not ready for level-B, yet. Only those who are in sub-section 1 (above - with Anju) are ready for level-B, and are progressing very well as designed for level-B learning. We are satisfied and are happy for them.

Homework:

To practise the above '7' letters and their sounds and Write them 10 times.

November 5th-

Group 1

Material Covered in Class:

Reviewed the homework given. Most of the student had read the story on page 15 and knew the gist of the story.
Asked students to write a few new words from the story by giving a dictation. Also asked students to come to the board to show how they spelled the words.
Taught them the next matra that is of 'ang' (Chandrabindu). Showed the usage of the matra. how to say it Phonetically. Read the words using the matra.
Read the story on page 22. Every student was made to read one line from the story. Explained the meaning of the story. Also discussed contextual meaning of the story.
Student seem very engaged and willing to learn.

Homework:

Review the story on page 22. There will be a test on the new word used in the story.

Group 2

Material Covered in Class:

Reviewed Letter ‘Ka’ and started practicing only one letter with words using this letter. Practised Matras while learning ‘Ka’ and its word.
Clarified confusions with matras and shared tips how to remember short & long sounds of matras and how to use them precisely.

Homework:

To practise the letters ‘Ka’, ‘Kha’, ‘Ga’, ‘Gha’, and their sounds; read the relevant pages again to build more awareness about usage of matras.
And practice with writing and reading.

*NOTE TO PARENTS: Students still come to the class without books, notebooks and pen/pencil.

October 29th-

Group 1

Material Covered in Class:

Reviewed the homework, helped the students read the story on page 15 – “Ek Teer Do Nishane”.
Practised on vocabulary words from the story
*ATTENDANCE WAS THIN

Homework:

Students to read the story at home and prepare for a vocabulary test

Group 2

Material Covered in Class:

Reviewed the homework, brought by only two students.
Read page 6 and identified some letters and Matras.
Promoted two students to Anju’s sub-section 1 for exploring more words-related and usage-related awareness and practice.
Continued practising letters and matras by writing and also speaking out their respective sounds.

Homework:

To practise the letters and their sounds; read the page 6 again to build more awareness about usage of matras.

*NOTE TO PARENTS: Students still come to the class without books, notebooks and pen/pencil. I hope parents are aware of it.

October 22nd-

Group 1

Material Covered in Class:

Covered 'o' and 'ou' matras and usage in words and sentences.
Read a story involving those and other previously learnt matras.
Asked students to explain the meaning of the story.
Identified words with matras in the story.
Practiced speaking sentences in hindi.

Homework:

Home work- to write 5 sentences with 'o' and 'ou' matras.

Group 2

Material Covered in Class:

Started the class with review on their understanding and memory of “Swars”, the vowels and their usage as “Matras”.
Started with “Vyanjans”, the consonants of Hindi Bhasha, covering the overview of 5 groups and their division into 2 sub-groups each.
Explained and practiced in class each of these 25 Akshars, especially covering the heavy sounds like – KHA, GHA, CHHA, JHA……Explained, so they could relate the sound to tongue touching the separate parts of our mouth – e.g. 4 ways to use lips for ‘P’ group, 4 ways off palate for ‘CH’ group… and so on.
Identified the 5th akshar of each group bringing out the difference in their individual sounds. Practised the sounds in class with repeated speaking out loud.
Note: In between engaged the students interactively with some words for practice on matras and sounds both.

Homework:

Loud reading - page 6 of yellow book (Vyanjans)-10 times.
Writing page 6 (as above) at least once while saying it loud.

October 15th-

Group 1

Material Covered in Class:

Covered six matras and usage on words. Read a story involving those matras. Identified words with matras in the story, like DUKHI…..and more.

Homework:

Write five words using two matras – ‘Ae’ and ‘Ai’.

Group 2

Material Covered in Class:

Started the class with review on their understanding and memory of “Swars”, the vowels and their usage as “Matras”.
Started with “Vyanjans”, the consonants of Hindi Bhasha, covering the overview of 5 groups and their division into 2 sub-groups each.
Explained and practiced in class each of these 25 Akshars, especially covering the heavy sounds like – KHA, GHA, CHHA, JHA……Explained, so they could relate the sound to tongue touching the separate parts of our mouth – e.g. 4 ways to use lips for ‘P’ group, 4 ways off palate for ‘CH’ group… and so on.
Identified the 5th akshar of each group bringing out the difference in their individual sounds. Practised the sounds in class with repeated speaking out loud.
Note: In between engaged the students interactively with some words for practice on matras and sounds both.

Homework:

Loud reading - page 6 of yellow book (Vyanjans)-10 times.
Writing page 6 (as above) at least once while saying it loud.

October 1st-

Group 1

Material Covered in Class:

Practice by reading and writing, and interactive recognition of words with the aided help of swars and vyanjan. Speaking practice is a part of all the above so sound recognition improves.

Homework:

Continue practice of alphabets from the cheat-sheets so their reading and writing skills could be built.

Group 2

Material Covered in Class:

Covered 2nd four swars - identification and reading some words with the help of pictures.
Concept of matras and their usage was explained and the students were clearly exposed to the way matras are used by showing how we write matras as also given in the books.

Homework:

Practice writing alphabets and speaking it out loud which will help them remember the sounds of those alphabets. Teacher requested the parents to help their students practice a minimum of 10-15 minutes everyday so they do not return after two weeks blank.

September 24th-

Note to Parents:

We divided the Hindi B into two groups -one which has akshar and matras awareness already to Group 1 & the other to Group 2.

The kids should come to the class with books, note-books, at least one (recommended TWO) working pencil or pen. Distributing and supplying these items takes up almost half of the class time, which is quite limited as it is. Thank you.

Group 1

Material Covered in Class:

Practice by reading and writing the pages for 1st two swars.

Homework:

Practice alphabets from their cheat-sheets so their reading and writing skills could be built

Group 2

Material Covered in Class:

Covered 1st four swars to second group - identification and reading some words with the help of pictures.
Concept of matras and their usage was explained and the students were clearly exposed to the way matras are used by showing how we write matras as also given in the books.

Homework:

Practise writing alphabets and speaking it out loud which will help them remember the sounds of those alphabets. Dinesh requested the parents to help their students practice a minimum of 10-15 minutes everyday so they do not return the next week blank again.