Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (Ahmedabad Region)

SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES FOR FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT 2 & 4111213Formative Assessment ActivitiesIn the hot seat*Interview of a textual characterby journalist*Justifying action by characterMode of AssessmentIn the hot seat*Textual ion of questionsJust a Minute*Textual*General topicsJust a Minute* Promptness*Textual knowledgeTopics can be from the text or from life.In only a minute, student will speak onthe given topic*Imagination*Presentation*Fluency of ideas*Confidence*Concise expressionStreet play/ Nukkad Natak* Theme(strong message)*raise public awareness*Use of props,banners,shashes,puppetsetc.*Relate to text or outsideStreet play/ Nukkad Natak*Dialogue delivery*Acting skill*Confidence*Theme of play*Understanding the characterNote for Teachers: The suggested split up of syllabi will be followed by teachers for formative assessment. The minimum numbers of formative assessment tasks as suggested in the annual plan haveto be conducted. However,teachers can give more than the minimum number of tasksdepending on the need and time available. The performance of students in each task will be assessed on the basis of assessmentcriteria given.The total of marks obtained by each student (best) in the Formative tasks will be calculatedfor assessment. 12 P a g e

HANDS ON PRACTICE QUESTIONS FOR FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTSPELL- CHECKACTIVITY: SPELL –CHECKLearning Objective : To develop spelling and vocabulary skills.Skills Developed: Understanding, accuracy in spellings, writing, and word-power.Method1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.: Group/Pair/individual(a) Bouquete(b) Bouquet(c )Boquet(d)Bouquette(a) Foreigner(b)Foreiner(c) Foriegnor(d)Foreiner(a)Exaggerate(b)Exadgerate(c) Exaggerate(d)Exeggerate(a)Acurrate(b)Accurate( c)Acurate(d)Accuratte(a)Forecast(b)Forcaust(c )Forcast(d)Forecaste(a)Puerille(b)Purrile(c) Entraprenueur(d) verence(d)Perserverence10. (a)Illusteous(c)Ilustrious11. (a)Benefeted(c)Benefited12. (a)Sacrilegeous(c) Sacriligious13. (a)Giraf(c)Geraff14. (a)Accommodation(c)Acommodation15. (a)Obssession(c)Obsession(b)Illistrious(d) s(d)Sacreligious(b)Gerraffe(d) (d)Obsessien13 P a g e

Out of these given four options in each question, only one word has been speltcorrectly. Choose that word.Step1. Divide the class into groups.Step2. Distribute the worksheets among each of the groups.Step3. Tell them to choose the correctly spelt words.Step4. Get the worksheets interchanged within the group or with other groups, whateverremains suitable for checking purpose.Step5. Students will check one-another’s worksheet.Step6 .Tell them correct answers to match their corrections.Step7. Practice of the correct spellings in the class.14 P a g e

JUST A MINUTEActivity: Just a minuteAim: Speaking and writing on a given topic or ideaSkills Developed: Promptness, imagination, Fluency, confidenceMethod: (Group/Pair/Individual)Do in Class/SchoolThere are a lot of activities happening around us. Pause for a moment. Take a minute tospeak about any of the issues you have identified. Pick a card, gather your thoughtstogether and speak for a minute.Some suggested topics for speech makinga) Saving Planet Earth: Global warming/deforestation/pollution, etc.—some of the illsailing our planet—how can we contribute to improve the prevailing conditions and savethe planet.b)Exercise for children: important for physical development—all students do not getproper opportunity or correct motivation for exercise—How can children exercise more?c) Children-targeted commercials: Which ones are your favourites? Why do you likethem? How far do they influence your shopping spree?d) Memories of the first day at school: For some the first day at school can be traumaticwhile for others it can be a whole new adventure. What was your experience?e) Regularity or Postponement: Some are regular and punctual in their tasks while othersgo on putting them off? Which one do you think is more helpful in life than the other?15 P a g e

CLASS PROJECT (Radio Show)In this project, your class will prepare a Class X Radio Show similar to the one you created in classIX. Your teacher will act as the Producer Director of the show and allocate the following roles todifferent students based on their talents and skills. You can volunteer for any of them. Once theroles have been divided, the teacher will give each student detailed instructions on how tocomplete the job assigned to him/her.ContributionNumber ofstudentsProducer DirectorNamesRolesteacherTo check and approve contentand to supervise differentactivities and a broadcast of theshow.Script Writers5To script all the items in theshow.Researchers5To carry out the necessaryresearch on the different items.e.g. a talk on robots.Anchors/Presenters3-4To announce and presentdifferent items, to conductinterviews, to narrate stories,etc.Reporters3-4To report campus scienceactivitiesGuest Speakers/Celebrities1-2To be interviewed byanchor/presenters; to give a talkon any field of science.Quiz Master2To prepare and conduct ascience quizParticipants for the quiz2*4 or2*4teamTo answer the questions beingasked in the quiz for teamtrophy.Musicians and Singers5-6To prepare background music,jingles, advertisement , etc.(scientists,teachers,alumni,Parents etc).16 P a g e

Sound recording Engineers3-4To record and sequence all theitems and prepare a tape/CD.17 P a g e

CLASS SURVEY & MULTI – ACTIVITY EXTENSIONYour teacher will divide the class into groups of 5 and ask each of them to carry out asurvey on the food habits among school children, using the following questionnaire.Here is what each group has to do survey 25 randomly selected students(each member will survey 5 students) photocopy the survey questionnaire(groups are free to create a surveyquestionnaire of their own) collate and process the collected information prepare a poster/presentation/article/speech based on the findingsFood habits among school childrenName .Class .Roll No .Class .Date of Birth .Age .gender .Weight .How frequently do you eat/drink the following?1. Noodles, burgers, tikki, pizza, French fries etc.a) 3 times a dayb) once a dayc) once a weekd)once a monthe)never2. Colas, other aerated drinks, processed fruit juicesa) 3 times a dayb) once a dayc) once a weekd) Once a monthe) never3. Fresh milk and milk products like cheese, curd, butter etc.a) 3 times a dayb) once a dayc) once a weekd) Once a monthe) never4. Fresh fruits and green saladsa) 3 times a dayb) once a dayd) Once a monthe) neverc) once a week5. Non-vegetarian food(meat,chicken,eggs etc.)a) 3 times a dayb) once a dayc) once a weekd) Once a monthe) never6. Chocolates, toffees, ice-creams, cakes, pastries, cookies, chips etc.a) 3 times a dayb) once a dayc) once a weekd) Once a monthe) never7. Dals and pulses (lentils)a) 3 times a dayb) once a dayd) Once a monthe) neverc) once a week8. How much water do you drink every day?a) 1 glassb) 2-4 glass18 P a g ec) 5-8 glasses

9. Do you drink?a) Packaged waterc) Tap waterb) water filtered at homed) water from hand pumps, tubewells etc.10. Do you eat your breakfast regularly?a) Yesb) No11. Do you take your meals at fixed time?a) Yesb) No12. How many times do you eat out?a) Every dayb) once a week c)more than once a weekd)once a monthe)rarely13. Has your doctor ever prescribed you?* vitaminsa) Yes* food supplementsa) Yes* exercisea) Yes14. Do you do any of the following?* a sporta) Yes* yogaa) Yes* walkinga) Yes* jogginga) Yes*some other exercisea) Yesb) Nob) Nob) Nob) Nob) Nob) Nob) Nob) No15. Are you generally aware of the importance of health?a) Yesb) No19 P a g ec) not sure

SPEAKING AND WRITING DEBATEActivity: Organizing DebateAim: To develop logic and power of reasoning,To present different argumentsSkills Developed: Confidence, Speaking, writingMethod:( Group/Pair/Individual)Do in class/schoolThe Environment Club of your school is organising an Inter House Debate Competition forClass X on the motion:“PLASTIC SHOULD BE BANNED”“ABOLITION OF CLASS X BOARD EXAMINATION IS A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION”“STUDENTS SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO USE MOBILE PHONES AT SCHOOL”Your teacher will divide the class into different house groups and ask you to conduct thedebate.Here is what each house team has to do for the competition: All the members hold a brainstorming session to find out which points and argumentsto include in the speeches. Two members note down these points in the appropriate columns below and usethem to prepare two speeches (each2-3 minutes long) - one for the motion and the otheragainst it. The whole group then edits and approves of the final drafts. The group votes to choose two speakers and coaches them on how to deliver thespeeches The chosen speakers deliver the speeches.20 P a g e

ACTIVITY – Street Play/Nukkad natak Aim Skills DevelopedFluency Method: Developing Conversation: creativity, Confidence, Connectivity and: [Group]Your teacher will divide the class into groups of eight and allocate each group a differenttopic from the list given below and ask them to prepare short street play of about 15-20minutes duration. The curse of DowryThe Girl Child’s Right to Live/Female FoeticideLet’s go to School/Literacy Campaign/ Adult Literacy DriveBlood DonationPollutionHazards of Tobacco/ SmokingImportance of VotingKnow your Consumer RightsThe Right to knowNational IntegrationTerrorismScientific temperamentHealth and HygienePublic SanitationWater ConservationHere is what each group has to do Prepare a script on the given topic. Appoint a director who will direct and control the production. Decide the number of characters and allocate different roles. Compile or compose the background music and songs to be used. Appoint musicians and singers who will sing and play the role of a chorus if a separatechorus is being used. Make the necessary props. Hold rehearsals of the play and stage it according to the schedule prepared by theteacher.21 P a g e

ACTIVITY – DUMB CHARADE Aimgestures Skills Developed Method: Developing Communication skills through:Creativity, Confidence, Connectivity and Fluency: [Group/Pair/Individual]Organize a dumb charade activity based on the story- The Letter. Follow the rules andguidelines given in this module and the suggestions given below.CHARACTER/EVENTCoachman AliPost Office ClerkPostmanMariamPost-masterPost-master ‘s daughterGokul BhaiGhost of Coachman AliSUGGESTED PANTOMMIESPulling the reign of a horse or a hunter taking aimStamping of lettersKnocking at the door and distribution of lettersPulling the reign of a horse or a hunter taking aim, touching theforehead with the index finger to indicate a bindi to symbolize awoman and then an action indicating a childFirst indicate a letter, then spell an O in the air to indicate anofficer and next indicate someone working at a tableFirst indicate the Post-master and then action indicating adaughterIndicate a cow with the action of a waving tail, horns andmooing of a cow followed by an embrace and clinched hands toindicate a brotherOutstretched arms, waving hands, circular motion and a facialexpression inspiring fear followed by the action of knocking atthe door22 P a g e

ACTIVITY- CLASS PROJECT (SAVE TIGER) AimSkills DevelopedMethod: Develop problem solving attitude: creativity, Confidence, Connectivity and Fluency: Group WorkThe teacher will divide the class into 6 groups and assign each of them one of the following activities:GROUP 1GROUP 2‘Save the Tiger’ Bulletin Board DecorationWrite a letter to the President of Republic ofMake use of pictures, data, newspaper clippings toIndia asking her to personally intervene inhighlight threats to the tiger, tiger reserves and tiger saving the tiger from extinction.Population in India; conservation efforts being made In your letter you should:by government and non- government organizations . Express children’s concern at the depletingand what children can do to save the tiger. You cantiger population.also display ‘Save the Tiger’ poems written by your. Give reasons why you would like theclassmates.President to take a personal interest insaving the tiger.GROUP 3GROUP 4Using eco-friendly materials, design the following for For ‘Save the Tiger Campaign’ write the‘Save the Tiger Campaign’: (i) posters (ii) T-shirtsfollowing on Tiger Conservation’.(iii) badges (iv) caps (v) wrist bands (vi) shopping bags . Slogans(any other article that can be used) to spread the. Short poems/ short skits / short street playsMessage ‘Save the Tiger’. Newspaper / School magazine articlesGROUP 5GROUP 6Organise ‘Save the Tiger’ signature campaignPrepare a slide show on ‘Save the Tiger’ that. Create a beautiful chart containing ‘Save theshould contain the following:Tiger’ Pledge. Title slide. Make copies of the charter and make as many. Content slidePeople sign it as you can. Acknowledgement slideHand over all the signatures to your Principal who. Threats to tigerMay like to send them to the Prime Minister or any . Why save the Tiger?Tiger Conservation Organisation. What is Project Tiger?. What does Project tiger do?. List of Tiger reserves and Sanctuaries withTiger population in them. What can children do to save the tiger?. Bibliography and reference slides23 P a g e

QUIZ BASED ON DRAMA - JULIUS CAESAR Aimtaught Skills Developed Method: To test the knowledge of literature text: Speaking, Confidence,: [Group/Pair/Individual]1. This play is based on:i) Roman history ii) Greek history iii) European history iv) Egyptianhistory2. The play is an example of:i) tragedy ii) comedy iii) drama iv) tragicomedy3. The hero of the play is:i) Julius Caesar ii) Mark Antony iii) Marcus Brutus iv) Cassius4. The main villain in the play is:i) Cassius ii) Brutus iii) Casca iv) Metellus Cimber5. The main flaw in Caesar’s character is thati) he is hard of hearing ii) he is haughty iii) he is epileptic iv) he issuperstitious6. Brutus joins the conspiracy because:i) he hates Caesar ii) he loves Rome iii) he is a noble man iv) he wants to bea ruler7. Mark Antony avenges Caesar’s death by:i) Killing Brutus and Cassiusii) turning the mob against theconspiratorsiii) defeating the conspirators in a battle iv) causing a civil war8. In his will Caesar leaves each Roman:i) five drachmas ii)twenty five drachmas iii) fifty drachmas iv) seventy fivedrachmas9. Caesar is offered the crown on the occasion of:24 P a g e

i) Lupercal Festival ii) Ides of March iii) Victory over Pompii iv) Victory inNervii10. Caesar refuses the crown because:i) he is not ambitious ii) he pretends not to be interested iii) he does notdeserve itiv)he wants to wait for an auspicious timeACTIVITY – CONDUCTING AN INTERVIEW Aim: Promoting creative thinking Skills DevelopedCreativity,Formation of questions Method: Speaking ,Writing Confidence, Imagination,: Pair WorkThe teacher will ask the children to work in pairs and interview teachers, students and parents tofind out their views on CCE (Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation) introduced by CBSErecently. Use the following set of questions to interview at least two teachers, two students andtwo parents and note down or record their responses.CCE: Questions for Interview What do you know about CCE introduced by CBSE recently? Do you think it is a step in the right direction? Will it increase or decrease students’ burden? Does it mean more work for teachers or less? Do you think CCE will make impartial and objective assessment a reality? What are the two major types of assessment in CCE called? Should students be allowed to assess themselves? Why/ Why not? What are the different life skills to be assessed under CCE? Can you name a few areas of assessment covered under CCE? CCE provides that a student can question the validity of grades awardedto him. Do you think it is appropriate? What problems do you think it cancreate for schools and teachers? The children will then use the notes they have taken to write an articlein not more than 200 words giving the article a suitable title.25 P a g e

ACTIVITY – A BOOK REVIEW Aim Skills DevelopedFluency Method: Developing Writing Skill: Creativity, Confidence, Connectivity and: Individual WorkA book review is a write-up by a reader or a critic describing, analyzing and evaluating a book he/she has read. It usually contains his/her frank and often, blunt opinion on how good or bad it isand whether other people should buy and read it.A book review usually contains these points: Title of the book Type or genre of the book e.g. a novel (mystery, adventure orromance), an autobiography, a collection of poems etc. Name of the author (including information on his/her claim to fame e.g.other well-known books by him/her) Name of the publisher/publishing company Number of pages and price A brief synopsis of the contents/ a brief summary of the story Reviewer’s opinion on the contents as well as its physical appearance Some excerpts / short quotes from the book in support of thereviewer’s opinion A comparison of the book with other works by the same author orsimilar works by other authors The targetted readers it would appeal to or is meant forNow select a book and write an interesting book review in about 200 words. If possible, use oneparagraph for each point you want to make about the book.26 P a g e

DESCRIBING A PICTUREActivity: Describing a picture (using different tenses)Learning Objective : Develop observation and presence of mind, usage of tense correctlySkills: grammatical, creativity, expression, collection and organization of thoughts,observation, analytical writingMethod: Group/Pair/IndividualSee the above picture and describe the picture in your words within 100 words.27 P a g e

SECTION AREADINGSECTION A: READING (APPLICABILITY SA I & SA II)QUESTION 1-4Reading Section is designed to test comprehension. Questions are framed totest inference, evaluation and vocabulary. The students will be given twopassages (carrying 5 5 marks) out of four which are based on MCQresponses. The other two will require effort on the part of the students tosupply the responses.TIPS ON COMPREHENDING UNSEEN PASSAGES Read the passage carefully to know what the passage is about. Identify the main points. Read the questions one by one and look for the correct option/response.Solved examples:1. Read the poem given below:When storm-clouds rumble in the sky andJune showers come downThe moist east wind comes marching over the heathto blow its bagpipes amongst the bamboosThe crowds of flowers come out of a suddenfrom nobody knows where,and dance upon the grass in wild glee.Mother, I really think the flowers go to sch

6 Page 3 marks. (20-30 words each. (6 Marks) Q14- Four out of five short answer type q