ANBS APU Assignments (MAE)

Date: 14-May-2018 (A-) Name: A.N. Bharghava Shyam Admission Number: MAE15007 Annotated Book-List. Please develop a list of at least 10 books of children's literature. The books need not be physical books; for instance, like "The Gruffalo" which we read, heard and watched in class, the book can be a read-aloud YouTube video. The books can be in any language. Your list must represent a variety of genres. For each book in the list, give a brief plot outline, and a rationale for why it is included in the list. You can use the framework of elements of fiction that we developed during the course. Please suggest the appropriate age-group for each book. Also, where possible, indicate where we can get each book (publisher, website, etc.) Selected literature: 1)    Panchatantra 2)    Bethala Katha’s 3)    Paramahamsa Yogananda 4)    Gulliver Travel’s 5)    Tom and Jerry 6)    Tenali Ramakrishna 7)    Chota Bheem 8)  ...

Date: 10-May-2018 Name: A.N. Bharghava Shyam Admission Number: MAE15007 Literacy Autobiography. You have already written a small essay on some stories that you heard or read in your childhood. Now please develop that essay into a longer autobiographical narrative of your own experiences with literature. The literature can be oral, performative, or written, in any genre. Your narrative can draw upon many sources: for instance, your own memories, and memories of others- friends and family. You can organize your narrative in many ways: for instance, chronologically, or thematically. The narrative can begin as early in your life as you like, and go up to whatever point you like, including adulthood. Connect the stories with our readings and discussions. Reflect on the role literature has played in your life, and continues to play (and perhaps will play) in your life. Your autobiography should be at least 3000 words long. Introduction: I grow up by hearing the stories, reading literature, w...

Date: 7-May-2018 Name: A.N. Bharghava Shyam Admission Number: MAE15007 TELI 2018 Assignment: Teaching Plan for Teaching English as L2 to Young Learners 1.      Choose a topic such as journeys, water, birds, street vendors, night…. – for children studying in 4th, 5th or 6th standard in a low-fee paying, private school in your village / town /city. 2.      Make a web of activities related to your chosen topic thinking about different areas such as Geography and History/Math and Science/Craft and Art/Storytelling, Poetry and Drama. 3.      Outline the broad teaching plan by planning a pre-task, a task and a follow-up on the chosen topic that would engage the class for a one-hour lesson. 4.      In what ways will you bring the children’s first language into teaching this topic? 5.      Comment on the potential of the topic chosen and the procedures planned for language learning. My Response: I also came from a low-fe...