TSC English 2079- Lower Secondary Level

 

TSC: 2079

Subject: English

Level: Lower Secondary Level

Full Marks: 100                                                                                  Pass Marks: 40

 

Group A

 

1. Explain about communicative approach of teaching. If you are planning to use this approach of teaching English to grade 8, what will be the appropriate teaching activities? Illustrate. 5+5

 2. Elucidate any six strategies for teaching language functions in English. Explain the challenges in teaching language functions in Nepalese ELT classrooms at the lower secondary level. 6+4

 3. Briefly mention the purposes of selecting teaching materials. How can cell phones be used as teaching materials? Design any three activities to make use of cell phones in an ELT classroom. 2+2+6

 4. "A teacher needs to be proficient to carry out action research for his/her professional development." Do you agree with this statement? Justify your argument with reasons. What process do you follow to carry out action research? 5+5

 5. Briefly explain the assessment techniques included in the lower secondary level curriculum (Grade 6-8). Design any six test items for assessing receptive skills in English. 4+6 

Group B

 6. Differentiate between the major and minor word classes in English grammar. Prepare a plan of activities to teach reported speech in English. 5+5

 7. In what way is a story different from an essay? What techniques are used while teaching short story writing and how do you use them? 2+4+4

 8. Compare English and Nepali language sound systems. Briefly explain any four major challenges faced by the Nepali learners of English and suggest some ways to minimize them. 4+4+2

 9. How is the language of literature different from normal variety? What roles do figures of speech play in enhancing students' skill to make literary use of language? Illustrate with examples. 5+3+2

 10. The student population in schools of Nepal is highly heterogeneous. What are the contributing factors for diversity of learners? Present your plan for accommodating such diversity to create equitable English learning conditions in your classroom. 2+3+5

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