3 Summary

This unit has focused on how you can organise activities to extend the potential of textbook lessons, so that students can learn and practise English. To learn English well, students need a variety of language experiences organised by you.

Fluency in English cannot be developed by using just the textbook. Fortunately, India’s national curriculum and most state curricula give teachers the freedom to choose and plan additional activities based on the needs of the students. So think of your English textbook as the starting point for a range of interesting and meaningful language learning activities where you can use your creativity and teaching skills.

Other Elementary English teacher development units on this topic are:

• Learning English in the creative arts
• English and subject content integration
• Shared reading
• Developing and monitoring reading.