Level 10 · Sentence Reader | ਵਾਕ ਪਾਠਕ

Sentence Reading and Basic Grammar

ਵਾਕ ਪੜ੍ਹਨਾ ਅਤੇ ਬੁਨਿਆਦੀ ਵਿਆਕਰਨ

24 lessons

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1 What Is a Sentence?
Learn

The child understands that a sentence expresses a complete idea.

Explanation

A sentence is a group of words that gives a complete message. Complete sentence ਇਹ ਮੇਰਾ ਘਰ ਹੈ। This gives a complete idea. Incomplete group ਮੇਰਾ ਘਰ This tells us about a home, but the message is not complete. Another sentence ਅਮਨ ਸਕੂਲ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ। We understand:

  • Who? ਅਮਨ
  • What happens? ਸਕੂਲ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ

Sentence features A sentence usually:

  • Begins with a word
  • Contains spaces
  • Gives a complete message
  • Ends with punctuation

Example

A sentence is a group of words that gives a complete message.

Word

ਵਾਕ ਕੀ ਹੈ?

Time

Student: 8-15 minutes. Parent-supported session: 10-20 minutes.

Sound focus

Listen to each pair.

Script focus

ਵਾਕ ਕੀ ਹੈ?

Pronunciation tip

Use a parent or fluent speaker as the spoken model. Roman support is temporary. Punjabi tone, vowel length, dental/retroflex placement, and Gurbani-facing pronunciation must not be guessed.

Listen

Listen to each pair. Pair 1 ਲਾਲ ਗੇਂਦ ਇਹ ਲਾਲ ਗੇਂਦ ਹੈ। Which gives a complete message? Correct: ਇਹ ਲਾਲ ਗੇਂਦ ਹੈ। Pair 2 ਮੇਰੀ ਮਾਂ ਇਹ ਮੇਰੀ ਮਾਂ ਹੈ। Correct: ਇਹ ਮੇਰੀ ਮਾਂ ਹੈ।

Speak

Repeat: ਇਹ ਮੇਰਾ ਘਰ ਹੈ। ਇਹ ਲਾਲ ਫਲ ਹੈ। ਮੇਰਾ ਨਾਮ ਨੂਰ ਹੈ। Say one complete sentence about yourself.

Read

Read:

  • ਇਹ ਮੇਰਾ ਘਰ ਹੈ।
  • ਇਹ ਮੇਰੀ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਹੈ।
  • ਮੇਰਾ ਨਾਮ ਅਮਨ ਹੈ।
  • ਇਹ ਲਾਲ ਗੇਂਦ ਹੈ।
  • ਮੋਰ ਦੂਰ ਹੈ।

Comprehension

For: ਇਹ ਮੇਰੀ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਹੈ। Answer:

  • What is it? ਕਿਤਾਬ
  • Whose book is it? ਮੇਰੀ
  • Is the idea complete? Yes

Write

Turn these into complete sentences: ਮੇਰਾ ਨਾਮ Possible answer: ਮੇਰਾ ਨਾਮ ਅਮਨ ਹੈ। ਲਾਲ ਫਲ Possible answer: ਇਹ ਲਾਲ ਫਲ ਹੈ।

Activity

Activity 1 — Complete or incomplete?

  • ਮੇਰਾ ਘਰ
  • ਇਹ ਮੇਰਾ ਘਰ ਹੈ।
  • ਲਾਲ ਸੇਬ
  • ਇਹ ਲਾਲ ਸੇਬ ਹੈ।

Activity 2 — Add the missing ending ਇਹ ਮੇਰੀ ਕਿਤਾਬ ___। Correct: ਹੈ Activity 3 — Add punctuation ਮੇਰਾ ਨਾਮ ਨੂਰ ਹੈ Correct: ਮੇਰਾ ਨਾਮ ਨੂਰ ਹੈ।

More practice

Pothi-added learning layer: retrieval warm-up, mixed recognition, one meaningful production task, correction-and-retry, a printable practice table, and age-adjusted student and parent delivery. Supplied lesson wording is retained in the Preserved Source Lesson component.

At home

Ask the child to make three complete sentences about objects at home. Examples: ਇਹ ਮੇਰੀ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਹੈ।
ਇਹ ਨੀਲੀ ਕੁਰਸੀ ਹੈ।
ਇਹ ਸਾਡਾ ਘਰ ਹੈ।

Life lesson

Careful listening, honest questions, and kind correction build confidence.

Child goal

The child understands that a sentence expresses a complete idea.

Parent goal

Help the learner practise What Is a Sentence? in one calm, short session and record questions instead of guessing.

Parent note

Supplied lesson wording is preserved. Added practice remains under review. Accept valid home-language variation and ask a reviewer about uncertain spelling or pronunciation.

Parent script

Say: 'Today we are learning What Is a Sentence?. First listen, then try. We can pause, ask for help, and practise again.' Use the preserved At Home section to close.

Check yourself

  1. What is the main goal of this lesson: The child understands that a sentence expresses a complete idea.The child understands that a sentence expresses a complete idea.
  2. Identify or use this lesson item: ਵਾਕਵਾਕ
  3. What reviewed meaning is attached to ਵਾਕ?sentence
  4. What should you do when a sound, spelling, or meaning is uncertain?Ask a parent, teacher, fluent speaker, or qualified reviewer instead of guessing.
  5. What is one activity you can repeat at home?Ask the child to make three complete sentences about objects at home.
  6. How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
2 Spaces and Word Order
Learn

The child reads and arranges words in a natural Punjabi sentence order.

Explanation

Words in a sentence need:

  • Correct order
  • Clear spaces

Correct ਇਹ ਮੇਰਾ ਘਰ ਹੈ। Incorrect order ਘਰ ਇਹ ਹੈ ਮੇਰਾ। Incorrect spacing ਇਹਮੇਰਾਘਰਹੈ। Basic Punjabi pattern A common Punjabi sentence pattern is: Who or what + more information + action or state Example: ਅਮਨ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਪੜ੍ਹਦਾ ਹੈ।

  • ਅਮਨ — who
  • ਕਿਤਾਬ — what
  • ਪੜ੍ਹਦਾ ਹੈ — action

Example

Words in a sentence need:

Word

ਸ਼ਬਦਾਂ ਵਿਚਕਾਰ ਥਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਸਹੀ ਕ੍ਰਮ

Time

Student: 8-15 minutes. Parent-supported session: 10-20 minutes.

Sound focus

Listen to:

Script focus

ਸ਼ਬਦਾਂ ਵਿਚਕਾਰ ਥਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਸਹੀ ਕ੍ਰਮ

Pronunciation tip

Use a parent or fluent speaker as the spoken model. Roman support is temporary. Punjabi tone, vowel length, dental/retroflex placement, and Gurbani-facing pronunciation must not be guessed.

Listen

Listen to: ਨੂਰ ਦੁੱਧ ਪੀਂਦੀ ਹੈ। Then hear: ਦੁੱਧ ਨੂਰ ਹੈ ਪੀਂਦੀ। Choose the natural sentence. Correct: ਨੂਰ ਦੁੱਧ ਪੀਂਦੀ ਹੈ।

Speak

Repeat: ਅਮਨ ਸਕੂਲ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ। ਨੂਰ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਪੜ੍ਹਦੀ ਹੈ। ਬੱਚੇ ਬਾਹਰ ਖੇਡਦੇ ਹਨ।

Read
  • ਮੈਂ ਪਾਣੀ ਪੀਂਦਾ ਹਾਂ।
  • ਮੈਂ ਪਾਣੀ ਪੀਂਦੀ ਹਾਂ।
  • ਉਹ ਰੋਟੀ ਖਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ।
  • ਉਹ ਰੋਟੀ ਖਾਂਦੀ ਹੈ।
  • ਅਸੀਂ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਸਿੱਖਦੇ ਹਾਂ।

Comprehension

Sentence: ਅਮਨ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਪੜ੍ਹਦਾ ਹੈ। Answer:

  • Who is reading? ਅਮਨ
  • What is he reading? ਕਿਤਾਬ
  • What is the action? ਪੜ੍ਹਦਾ ਹੈ

Write

Arrange: ਹੈ / ਇਹ / ਕਿਤਾਬ / ਮੇਰੀ Correct: ਇਹ ਮੇਰੀ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਹੈ। Arrange: ਖੇਡਦਾ / ਅਮਨ / ਹੈ Correct: ਅਮਨ ਖੇਡਦਾ ਹੈ।

Activity

Activity 1 — Arrange words Activity 2 — Add spaces Activity 3 — Find the word in the wrong place Activity 4 — Match sentence and picture

More practice

Pothi-added learning layer: retrieval warm-up, mixed recognition, one meaningful production task, correction-and-retry, a printable practice table, and age-adjusted student and parent delivery. Supplied lesson wording is retained in the Preserved Source Lesson component.

At home

Write one sentence on separate word cards. Mix the cards. The child puts them in the correct order.

Unit 2 — This, That and People Words ਇਹ, ਉਹ ਅਤੇ ਪੜਨਾਂਵ

Life lesson

Careful listening, honest questions, and kind correction build confidence.

Child goal

The child reads and arranges words in a natural Punjabi sentence order.

Parent goal

Help the learner practise Spaces and Word Order in one calm, short session and record questions instead of guessing.

Parent note

Supplied lesson wording is preserved. Added practice remains under review. Accept valid home-language variation and ask a reviewer about uncertain spelling or pronunciation.

Parent script

Say: 'Today we are learning Spaces and Word Order. First listen, then try. We can pause, ask for help, and practise again.' Use the preserved At Home section to close.

Check yourself

  1. What is the main goal of this lesson: The child reads and arranges words in a natural Punjabi sentence order.The child reads and arranges words in a natural Punjabi sentence order.
  2. Identify or use this lesson item: ਸ਼ਬਦਾਂਸ਼ਬਦਾਂ
  3. What reviewed meaning is attached to ਸ਼ਬਦਾਂ?
  4. What should you do when a sound, spelling, or meaning is uncertain?Ask a parent, teacher, fluent speaker, or qualified reviewer instead of guessing.
  5. What is one activity you can repeat at home?Write one sentence on separate word cards.
  6. How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
3 This and That
Learn

The learner uses ਇਹ and ਉਹ in complete sentences.

Explanation

ਇਹ Used for someone or something near. ਇਹ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਹੈ। ਉਹ Used for someone or something farther away. ਉਹ ਦਰੱਖਤ ਹੈ। With people ਇਹ ਮੇਰਾ ਭਰਾ ਹੈ। ਉਹ ਮੇਰੀ ਅਧਿਆਪਕਾ ਹੈ। Plural meaning Depending on context, ਉਹ can also mean “they.” The sentence and verb help us understand.

Example

ਇਹ

Word

ਇਹ ਅਤੇ ਉਹ

Time

Student: 8-15 minutes. Parent-supported session: 10-20 minutes.

Sound focus

Listen and choose the correct scene:

Script focus

ਇਹ ਅਤੇ ਉਹ

Pronunciation tip

Use a parent or fluent speaker as the spoken model. Roman support is temporary. Punjabi tone, vowel length, dental/retroflex placement, and Gurbani-facing pronunciation must not be guessed.

Listen

Listen and choose the correct scene: ਇਹ ਲਾਲ ਗੇਂਦ ਹੈ। ਉਹ ਵੱਡਾ ਰੁੱਖ ਹੈ। ਇਹ ਮੇਰੀ ਮਾਂ ਹੈ। ਉਹ ਮੇਰੇ ਦੋਸਤ ਹਨ।

Speak

Point to a nearby object: ਇਹ ______ ਹੈ। Point to a distant object: ਉਹ ______ ਹੈ।

Read
  • ਇਹ ਮੇਰਾ ਕਮਰਾ ਹੈ।
  • ਉਹ ਸਾਡਾ ਸਕੂਲ ਹੈ।
  • ਇਹ ਲਾਲ ਫੁੱਲ ਹੈ।
  • ਉਹ ਵੱਡੇ ਰੁੱਖ ਹਨ।
  • ਇਹ ਮੇਰੇ ਪਿਤਾ ਜੀ ਹਨ।

Comprehension

For each sentence, choose:

  • Near
  • Far
  • One
  • More than one

Write

Complete: ___ ਮੇਰੀ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਹੈ। For a nearby book: ਇਹ ___ ਵੱਡਾ ਰੁੱਖ ਹੈ। For a farther tree: ਉਹ

Activity
  • Near or far
  • Sentence-picture matching
  • ਇਹ or ਉਹ
  • Singular or plural scene

More practice

Pothi-added learning layer: retrieval warm-up, mixed recognition, one meaningful production task, correction-and-retry, a printable practice table, and age-adjusted student and parent delivery. Supplied lesson wording is retained in the Preserved Source Lesson component.

At home

Use five objects in the room. Make sentences using:

  • ਇਹ
  • ਉਹ

Life lesson

Careful listening, honest questions, and kind correction build confidence.

Child goal

The learner uses ਇਹ and ਉਹ in complete sentences.

Parent goal

Help the learner practise This and That in one calm, short session and record questions instead of guessing.

Parent note

Supplied lesson wording is preserved. Added practice remains under review. Accept valid home-language variation and ask a reviewer about uncertain spelling or pronunciation.

Parent script

Say: 'Today we are learning This and That. First listen, then try. We can pause, ask for help, and practise again.' Use the preserved At Home section to close.

Check yourself

  1. What is the main goal of this lesson: The learner uses ਇਹ and ਉਹ in complete sentences.The learner uses ਇਹ and ਉਹ in complete sentences.
  2. Identify or use this lesson item: ਇਹਇਹ
  3. What reviewed meaning is attached to ਇਹ?this or he/she near context
  4. What should you do when a sound, spelling, or meaning is uncertain?Ask a parent, teacher, fluent speaker, or qualified reviewer instead of guessing.
  5. What is one activity you can repeat at home?Use five objects in the room.
  6. How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
4 I, We, You and They
Learn

The child recognises and uses basic person words.

Explanation

ਮੈਂ I ਮੈਂ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਸਿੱਖਦਾ ਹਾਂ।
ਮੈਂ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਸਿੱਖਦੀ ਹਾਂ। ਅਸੀਂ We ਅਸੀਂ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਸਿੱਖਦੇ ਹਾਂ। ਤੁਸੀਂ You — respectful or plural ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਹੋ? ਉਹ He, she, that person or they, depending on context ਉਹ ਸਕੂਲ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ।
ਉਹ ਸਕੂਲ ਜਾਂਦੀ ਹੈ।
ਉਹ ਸਕੂਲ ਜਾਂਦੇ ਹਨ। ਅਸੀਂ and ਅਸੀ Correct standard spelling: ਅਸੀਂ

Example

ਮੈਂ

Word

ਮੈਂ, ਅਸੀਂ, ਤੁਸੀਂ ਅਤੇ ਉਹ

Time

Student: 8-15 minutes. Parent-supported session: 10-20 minutes.

Sound focus

Listen and select the speaker group.

Script focus

ਮੈਂ, ਅਸੀਂ, ਤੁਸੀਂ ਅਤੇ ਉਹ

Pronunciation tip

Use a parent or fluent speaker as the spoken model. Roman support is temporary. Punjabi tone, vowel length, dental/retroflex placement, and Gurbani-facing pronunciation must not be guessed.

Listen

Listen and select the speaker group. ਮੈਂ ਖੇਡਦਾ ਹਾਂ। One child speaks about themselves. ਅਸੀਂ ਖੇਡਦੇ ਹਾਂ। Several children speak together. ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿੱਥੇ ਜਾ ਰਹੇ ਹੋ? Someone addresses another person respectfully.

Speak

Repeat:

  • ਮੈਂ
  • ਅਸੀਂ
  • ਤੁਸੀਂ
  • ਉਹ

Make one sentence with each.

Read
  • ਮੈਂ ਘਰ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹਾਂ।
  • ਮੈਂ ਘਰ ਜਾਂਦੀ ਹਾਂ।
  • ਅਸੀਂ ਇਕੱਠੇ ਖੇਡਦੇ ਹਾਂ।
  • ਤੁਸੀਂ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਪੜ੍ਹਦੇ ਹੋ।
  • ਉਹ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਪੜ੍ਹਦਾ ਹੈ।
  • ਉਹ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਪੜ੍ਹਦੀ ਹੈ।
  • ਉਹ ਬਾਹਰ ਖੇਡਦੇ ਹਨ।

Comprehension

Sentence: ਅਸੀਂ ਇਕੱਠੇ ਖੇਡਦੇ ਹਾਂ। Answer:

  • One person or more than one? More than one
  • Who is included? The speaker and others

Write

Replace the name with a person word. ਅਮਨ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਪੜ੍ਹਦਾ ਹੈ। Possible replacement: ਉਹ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਪੜ੍ਹਦਾ ਹੈ।

Activity

Activity 1 — Match

  • ਮੈਂ — I
  • ਅਸੀਂ — we
  • ਤੁਸੀਂ — you
  • ਉਹ — he, she or they

Activity 2 — Choose the correct person word Activity 3 — Change one person into a group ਮੈਂ ਖੇਡਦਾ ਹਾਂ। Change to: ਅਸੀਂ ਖੇਡਦੇ ਹਾਂ।

More practice

Pothi-added learning layer: retrieval warm-up, mixed recognition, one meaningful production task, correction-and-retry, a printable practice table, and age-adjusted student and parent delivery. Supplied lesson wording is retained in the Preserved Source Lesson component.

At home

Make four spoken sentences:

  • ਮੈਂ…
  • ਅਸੀਂ…
  • ਤੁਸੀਂ…
  • ਉਹ…

Unit 3 — ਹੈ, ਹਨ, ਹਾਂ and ਹੋ ਹੋਣਾ ਕਿਰਿਆ ਦੇ ਬੁਨਿਆਦੀ ਰੂਪ

Life lesson

Careful listening, honest questions, and kind correction build confidence.

Child goal

The child recognises and uses basic person words.

Parent goal

Help the learner practise I, We, You and They in one calm, short session and record questions instead of guessing.

Parent note

Supplied lesson wording is preserved. Added practice remains under review. Accept valid home-language variation and ask a reviewer about uncertain spelling or pronunciation.

Parent script

Say: 'Today we are learning I, We, You and They. First listen, then try. We can pause, ask for help, and practise again.' Use the preserved At Home section to close.

Check yourself

  1. What is the main goal of this lesson: The child recognises and uses basic person words.The child recognises and uses basic person words.
  2. Identify or use this lesson item: ਮੈਂਮੈਂ
  3. What reviewed meaning is attached to ਮੈਂ?I; bindi
  4. What should you do when a sound, spelling, or meaning is uncertain?Ask a parent, teacher, fluent speaker, or qualified reviewer instead of guessing.
  5. What is one activity you can repeat at home?Make four spoken sentences:
  6. How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
5 ਹੈ and ਹਨ
Learn

The child distinguishes singular and plural sentence endings.

Explanation

ਹੈ Usually used with one person or one thing. ਇਹ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਹੈ। ਅਮਨ ਘਰ ਵਿੱਚ ਹੈ। ਹਨ Usually used respectfully or with more than one. ਇਹ ਕਿਤਾਬਾਂ ਹਨ। ਮੇਰੇ ਪਿਤਾ ਜੀ ਘਰ ਵਿੱਚ ਹਨ। ਬੱਚੇ ਬਾਹਰ ਹਨ। Important respect pattern Even when referring to one respected adult, Punjabi often uses ਹਨ. ਦਾਦੀ ਜੀ ਘਰ ਵਿੱਚ ਹਨ।

Example

ਹੈ

Word

ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਹਨ

Time

Student: 8-15 minutes. Parent-supported session: 10-20 minutes.

Sound focus

Choose the correct ending:

Script focus

ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਹਨ

Pronunciation tip

Use a parent or fluent speaker as the spoken model. Roman support is temporary. Punjabi tone, vowel length, dental/retroflex placement, and Gurbani-facing pronunciation must not be guessed.

Listen

Choose the correct ending: ਇਹ ਇੱਕ ਸੇਬ ___। Correct: ਹੈ ਇਹ ਤਿੰਨ ਸੇਬ ___। Correct: ਹਨ ਮਾਤਾ ਜੀ ਘਰ ਵਿੱਚ ___। Correct: ਹਨ

Speak

Repeat: ਇਹ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਹੈ। ਇਹ ਕਿਤਾਬਾਂ ਹਨ। ਮੇਰੇ ਪਿਤਾ ਜੀ ਘਰ ਵਿੱਚ ਹਨ।

Read
  • ਇਹ ਲਾਲ ਫੁੱਲ ਹੈ।
  • ਇਹ ਲਾਲ ਫੁੱਲ ਹਨ।
  • ਮੇਰਾ ਭਰਾ ਸਕੂਲ ਵਿੱਚ ਹੈ।
  • ਮੇਰੇ ਅਧਿਆਪਕ ਜੀ ਕਲਾਸ ਵਿੱਚ ਹਨ।
  • ਬੱਚੇ ਬਾਗ ਵਿੱਚ ਹਨ।

Comprehension

For each sentence, decide:

  • One
  • More than one
  • One respected person

Write

Complete: ਇਹ ਮੇਰਾ ਘਰ ___। ਹੈ ਇਹ ਮੇਰੀਆਂ ਕਿਤਾਬਾਂ ___। ਹਨ ਦਾਦਾ ਜੀ ਬਾਹਰ ___। ਹਨ

Activity
  • ਹੈ or ਹਨ
  • Singular/plural sorting
  • Respectful-person examples
  • Sentence correction

More practice

Pothi-added learning layer: retrieval warm-up, mixed recognition, one meaningful production task, correction-and-retry, a printable practice table, and age-adjusted student and parent delivery. Supplied lesson wording is retained in the Preserved Source Lesson component.

At home

Make three sentences with ਹੈ and three with ਹਨ.

Life lesson

Careful listening, honest questions, and kind correction build confidence.

Child goal

The child distinguishes singular and plural sentence endings.

Parent goal

Help the learner practise ਹੈ and ਹਨ in one calm, short session and record questions instead of guessing.

Parent note

Supplied lesson wording is preserved. Added practice remains under review. Accept valid home-language variation and ask a reviewer about uncertain spelling or pronunciation.

Parent script

Say: 'Today we are learning ਹੈ and ਹਨ. First listen, then try. We can pause, ask for help, and practise again.' Use the preserved At Home section to close.

Check yourself

  1. What is the main goal of this lesson: The child distinguishes singular and plural sentence endings.The child distinguishes singular and plural sentence endings.
  2. Identify or use this lesson item: ਹੈਹੈ
  3. What reviewed meaning is attached to ਹੈ?
  4. What should you do when a sound, spelling, or meaning is uncertain?Ask a parent, teacher, fluent speaker, or qualified reviewer instead of guessing.
  5. What is one activity you can repeat at home?Make three sentences with ਹੈ and three with ਹਨ.
  6. How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
6 ਹਾਂ and ਹੋ
Learn

The child uses ਹਾਂ with ਮੈਂ and ਅਸੀਂ, and ਹੋ with ਤੁਸੀਂ.

Explanation

With ਮੈਂ ਮੈਂ ਠੀਕ ਹਾਂ। ਮੈਂ ਵਿਦਿਆਰਥੀ ਹਾਂ। With ਅਸੀਂ ਅਸੀਂ ਤਿਆਰ ਹਾਂ। ਅਸੀਂ ਘਰ ਵਿੱਚ ਹਾਂ। With ਤੁਸੀਂ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਠੀਕ ਹੋ। ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿੱਥੇ ਹੋ? Basic pattern Person word Form ਮੈਂ ਹਾਂ ਅਸੀਂ ਹਾਂ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਹੋ ਉਹ / ਇਹ ਹੈ or ਹਨ

Example

With ਮੈਂ

Word

ਹਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਹੋ

Time

Student: 8-15 minutes. Parent-supported session: 10-20 minutes.

Sound focus

Complete from spoken model:

Script focus

ਹਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਹੋ

Pronunciation tip

Use a parent or fluent speaker as the spoken model. Roman support is temporary. Punjabi tone, vowel length, dental/retroflex placement, and Gurbani-facing pronunciation must not be guessed.

Listen

Complete from spoken model: ਮੈਂ ਖੁਸ਼ ___। ਹਾਂ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਤਿਆਰ ___। ਹੋ ਅਸੀਂ ਸਕੂਲ ਵਿੱਚ ___। ਹਾਂ

Speak

Repeat: ਮੈਂ ਠੀਕ ਹਾਂ। ਅਸੀਂ ਤਿਆਰ ਹਾਂ। ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿੱਥੇ ਹੋ?

Read
  • ਮੈਂ ਖੁਸ਼ ਹਾਂ।
  • ਮੈਂ ਸੱਤ ਸਾਲਾਂ ਦਾ ਹਾਂ।
  • ਮੈਂ ਸੱਤ ਸਾਲਾਂ ਦੀ ਹਾਂ।
  • ਅਸੀਂ ਦੋਸਤ ਹਾਂ।
  • ਅਸੀਂ ਕਲਾਸ ਵਿੱਚ ਹਾਂ।
  • ਤੁਸੀਂ ਬਹੁਤ ਚੰਗੇ ਹੋ।

Comprehension

Match:

  • ਮੈਂ → ਹਾਂ
  • ਅਸੀਂ → ਹਾਂ
  • ਤੁਸੀਂ → ਹੋ
  • ਉਹ → ਹੈ or ਹਨ

Write

Complete: ਮੈਂ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਸਿੱਖ ਰਿਹਾ ___। ਹਾਂ ਮੈਂ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਸਿੱਖ ਰਹੀ ___। ਹਾਂ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਮੇਰੇ ਦੋਸਤ ___। ਹੋ

Activity

Activity 1 — Match the ending Activity 2 — Repair the sentence Incorrect: ਮੈਂ ਠੀਕ ਹੈ। Correct: ਮੈਂ ਠੀਕ ਹਾਂ। Activity 3 — Change the person word ਮੈਂ ਤਿਆਰ ਹਾਂ। Change to ਤੁਸੀਂ: ਤੁਸੀਂ ਤਿਆਰ ਹੋ।

More practice

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At home

Ask and answer: ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਹੋ? ਮੈਂ ਠੀਕ ਹਾਂ।

Life lesson

Careful listening, honest questions, and kind correction build confidence.

Child goal

The child uses ਹਾਂ with ਮੈਂ and ਅਸੀਂ, and ਹੋ with ਤੁਸੀਂ.

Parent goal

Help the learner practise ਹਾਂ and ਹੋ in one calm, short session and record questions instead of guessing.

Parent note

Supplied lesson wording is preserved. Added practice remains under review. Accept valid home-language variation and ask a reviewer about uncertain spelling or pronunciation.

Parent script

Say: 'Today we are learning ਹਾਂ and ਹੋ. First listen, then try. We can pause, ask for help, and practise again.' Use the preserved At Home section to close.

Check yourself

  1. What is the main goal of this lesson: The child uses ਹਾਂ with ਮੈਂ and ਅਸੀਂ, and ਹੋ with ਤੁਸੀਂ.The child uses ਹਾਂ with ਮੈਂ and ਅਸੀਂ, and ਹੋ with ਤੁਸੀਂ.
  2. Identify or use this lesson item: ਹਾਂਹਾਂ
  3. What reviewed meaning is attached to ਹਾਂ?
  4. What should you do when a sound, spelling, or meaning is uncertain?Ask a parent, teacher, fluent speaker, or qualified reviewer instead of guessing.
  5. What is one activity you can repeat at home?Ask and answer:
  6. How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
7 Complete “To Be” Review
Learn

The learner selects the correct form based on the person and number.

Explanation

Subject Correct form ਮੈਂ ਹਾਂ ਅਸੀਂ ਹਾਂ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਹੋ ਇਹ ਇੱਕ ਚੀਜ਼ ਹੈ ਉਹ ਇੱਕ ਵਿਅਕਤੀ ਹੈ ਕਈ ਲੋਕ ਜਾਂ ਚੀਜ਼ਾਂ ਹਨ Respected adult ਹਨ Examples ਮੈਂ ਘਰ ਵਿੱਚ ਹਾਂ। ਅਸੀਂ ਤਿਆਰ ਹਾਂ। ਤੁਸੀਂ ਮੇਰੇ ਦੋਸਤ ਹੋ। ਇਹ ਮੇਰੀ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਹੈ। ਇਹ ਮੇਰੀਆਂ ਕਿਤਾਬਾਂ ਹਨ। ਪਿਤਾ ਜੀ ਘਰ ਵਿੱਚ ਹਨ।

Example

Subject Correct form

Word

ਹੈ, ਹਨ, ਹਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਹੋ ਦੀ ਦੁਹਰਾਈ

Time

Student: 8-15 minutes. Parent-supported session: 10-20 minutes.

Sound focus

Listen to ten sentences.

Script focus

ਹੈ, ਹਨ, ਹਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਹੋ ਦੀ ਦੁਹਰਾਈ

Pronunciation tip

Use a parent or fluent speaker as the spoken model. Roman support is temporary. Punjabi tone, vowel length, dental/retroflex placement, and Gurbani-facing pronunciation must not be guessed.

Listen

Listen to ten sentences. Identify whether the ending is correct.

Speak

Make a sentence for each:

  • ਮੈਂ
  • ਅਸੀਂ
  • ਤੁਸੀਂ
  • ਇਹ
  • ਉਹ
  • ਬੱਚੇ

Read

Read a mixed list of 12 sentences. Highlight:

  • Subject
  • Ending

Comprehension

Explain why each uses:

  • ਹਾਂ
  • ਹੋ
  • ਹੈ
  • ਹਨ

Use simple explanations:

  • Speaker
  • Person being addressed
  • One
  • Many
  • Respect

Write

Correct: ਅਸੀਂ ਤਿਆਰ ਹਨ। Correct sentence: ਅਸੀਂ ਤਿਆਰ ਹਾਂ। ਤੁਸੀਂ ਘਰ ਵਿੱਚ ਹੈ। Correct: ਤੁਸੀਂ ਘਰ ਵਿੱਚ ਹੋ।

Activity
  • Ending sorter
  • Error hunt
  • Sentence transformation
  • spoken model completion
  • Picture-based sentence building

More practice

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At home

Create a four-column chart:

  • ਹਾਂ
  • ਹੋ
  • ਹੈ
  • ਹਨ

Add one sentence under each.

Unit 4 — Possession and Description ਮੇਰਾ, ਮੇਰੀ, ਮੇਰੇ ਅਤੇ ਵਿਸ਼ੇਸ਼ਣ

Life lesson

Careful listening, honest questions, and kind correction build confidence.

Child goal

The learner selects the correct form based on the person and number.

Parent goal

Help the learner practise Complete “To Be” Review in one calm, short session and record questions instead of guessing.

Parent note

Supplied lesson wording is preserved. Added practice remains under review. Accept valid home-language variation and ask a reviewer about uncertain spelling or pronunciation.

Parent script

Say: 'Today we are learning Complete “To Be” Review. First listen, then try. We can pause, ask for help, and practise again.' Use the preserved At Home section to close.

Check yourself

  1. What is the main goal of this lesson: The learner selects the correct form based on the person and number.The learner selects the correct form based on the person and number.
  2. Identify or use this lesson item: ਹੈਹੈ
  3. What reviewed meaning is attached to ਹੈ?
  4. What should you do when a sound, spelling, or meaning is uncertain?Ask a parent, teacher, fluent speaker, or qualified reviewer instead of guessing.
  5. What is one activity you can repeat at home?Create a four-column chart:
  6. How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
8 My: ਮੇਰਾ, ਮੇਰੀ and ਮੇਰੇ
Learn

The child chooses the correct possessive form in familiar phrases.

Explanation

Punjabi changes the form of “my” to match the following word. ਮੇਰਾ Commonly used with a singular masculine word. ਮੇਰਾ ਘਰ ਮੇਰਾ ਭਰਾ ਮੇਰੀ Commonly used with a singular feminine word. ਮੇਰੀ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਮੇਰੀ ਭੈਣ ਮੇਰੇ Commonly used with plural masculine or respectful forms. ਮੇਰੇ ਦੋਸਤ ਮੇਰੇ ਪਿਤਾ ਜੀ ਮੇਰੀਆਂ Used with plural feminine words. ਮੇਰੀਆਂ ਕਿਤਾਬਾਂ Detailed gender rules continue in later levels. Here, children learn through familiar phrases.

Example

Punjabi changes the form of “my” to match the following word.

Word

ਮੇਰਾ, ਮੇਰੀ ਅਤੇ ਮੇਰੇ

Time

Student: 8-15 minutes. Parent-supported session: 10-20 minutes.

Sound focus

Choose the natural phrase:

Script focus

ਮੇਰਾ, ਮੇਰੀ ਅਤੇ ਮੇਰੇ

Pronunciation tip

Use a parent or fluent speaker as the spoken model. Roman support is temporary. Punjabi tone, vowel length, dental/retroflex placement, and Gurbani-facing pronunciation must not be guessed.

Listen

Choose the natural phrase:

  • ਮੇਰਾ ਘਰ
  • ਮੇਰੀ ਘਰ

Correct: ਮੇਰਾ ਘਰ

  • ਮੇਰੀ ਕਿਤਾਬ
  • ਮੇਰਾ ਕਿਤਾਬ

Correct: ਮੇਰੀ ਕਿਤਾਬ

Speak

Repeat:

  • ਮੇਰਾ ਘਰ
  • ਮੇਰੀ ਮਾਂ
  • ਮੇਰੇ ਦੋਸਤ
  • ਮੇਰੀਆਂ ਕਿਤਾਬਾਂ

Make one phrase about your own family or belongings.

Read
  • ਇਹ ਮੇਰਾ ਘਰ ਹੈ।
  • ਇਹ ਮੇਰੀ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਹੈ।
  • ਇਹ ਮੇਰੇ ਦੋਸਤ ਹਨ।
  • ਇਹ ਮੇਰੀਆਂ ਜੁੱਤੀਆਂ ਹਨ।
  • ਮੇਰੇ ਪਿਤਾ ਜੀ ਘਰ ਵਿੱਚ ਹਨ।

Comprehension

Identify:

  • What belongs to the speaker?
  • One or more than one?
  • Which possessive form is used?

Write

Complete: ___ ਭਰਾ ਮੇਰਾ ___ ਭੈਣ ਮੇਰੀ ___ ਦੋਸਤ ਮੇਰੇ ___ ਕਿਤਾਬਾਂ ਮੇਰੀਆਂ

Activity
  • Phrase matching
  • Possessive selection
  • Family picture description
  • Error correction

More practice

Pothi-added learning layer: retrieval warm-up, mixed recognition, one meaningful production task, correction-and-retry, a printable practice table, and age-adjusted student and parent delivery. Supplied lesson wording is retained in the Preserved Source Lesson component.

At home

Choose five objects or family pictures. Describe them using:

  • ਮੇਰਾ
  • ਮੇਰੀ
  • ਮੇਰੇ
  • ਮੇਰੀਆਂ

Life lesson

Careful listening, honest questions, and kind correction build confidence.

Child goal

The child chooses the correct possessive form in familiar phrases.

Parent goal

Help the learner practise My: ਮੇਰਾ, ਮੇਰੀ and ਮੇਰੇ in one calm, short session and record questions instead of guessing.

Parent note

Supplied lesson wording is preserved. Added practice remains under review. Accept valid home-language variation and ask a reviewer about uncertain spelling or pronunciation.

Parent script

Say: 'Today we are learning My: ਮੇਰਾ, ਮੇਰੀ and ਮੇਰੇ. First listen, then try. We can pause, ask for help, and practise again.' Use the preserved At Home section to close.

Check yourself

  1. What is the main goal of this lesson: The child chooses the correct possessive form in familiar phrases.The child chooses the correct possessive form in familiar phrases.
  2. Identify or use this lesson item: ਮੇਰਾਮੇਰਾ
  3. What reviewed meaning is attached to ਮੇਰਾ?my
  4. What should you do when a sound, spelling, or meaning is uncertain?Ask a parent, teacher, fluent speaker, or qualified reviewer instead of guessing.
  5. What is one activity you can repeat at home?Choose five objects or family pictures.
  6. How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
9 Your, Our and Their
Learn

The learner recognises basic possessive forms beyond “my.”

Explanation

Your

  • ਤੁਹਾਡਾ
  • ਤੁਹਾਡੀ
  • ਤੁਹਾਡੇ
  • ਤੁਹਾਡੀਆਂ

Examples: ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਨਾਮ ਕੀ ਹੈ? ਤੁਹਾਡੀ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਕਿੱਥੇ ਹੈ? Our

  • ਸਾਡਾ
  • ਸਾਡੀ
  • ਸਾਡੇ
  • ਸਾਡੀਆਂ

Examples: ਇਹ ਸਾਡਾ ਘਰ ਹੈ। ਇਹ ਸਾਡੀ ਕਲਾਸ ਹੈ। Their

  • ਉਹਨਾਂ ਦਾ
  • ਉਹਨਾਂ ਦੀ
  • ਉਹਨਾਂ ਦੇ
  • ਉਹਨਾਂ ਦੀਆਂ

Example: ਇਹ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਦਾ ਘਰ ਹੈ। At this level, focus on common phrases rather than complete grammar tables.

Example

Your

Word

ਤੁਹਾਡਾ, ਸਾਡਾ ਅਤੇ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਦਾ

Time

Student: 8-15 minutes. Parent-supported session: 10-20 minutes.

Sound focus

Listen to:

Script focus

ਤੁਹਾਡਾ, ਸਾਡਾ ਅਤੇ ਉਹਨਾਂ ਦਾ

Pronunciation tip

Use a parent or fluent speaker as the spoken model. Roman support is temporary. Punjabi tone, vowel length, dental/retroflex placement, and Gurbani-facing pronunciation must not be guessed.

Listen

Listen to:

  • ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਨਾਮ
  • ਸਾਡਾ ਸਕੂਲ
  • ਉਹਨਾਂ ਦਾ ਘਰ
  • ਤੁਹਾਡੀ ਕਿਤਾਬ
  • ਸਾਡੀ ਕਲਾਸ

Speak

Ask: ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਨਾਮ ਕੀ ਹੈ? Say: ਇਹ ਸਾਡਾ ਸਕੂਲ ਹੈ।

Read
  • ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਨਾਮ ਕੀ ਹੈ?
  • ਤੁਹਾਡੀ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਮੇਜ਼ ਉੱਤੇ ਹੈ।
  • ਇਹ ਸਾਡਾ ਘਰ ਹੈ।
  • ਸਾਡੀ ਕਲਾਸ ਵੱਡੀ ਹੈ।
  • ਉਹਨਾਂ ਦਾ ਬਾਗ ਸੁੰਦਰ ਹੈ।

Comprehension

For each sentence, identify whose item it is:

  • Yours
  • Ours
  • Theirs

Write

Complete: ਇਹ ___ ਸਕੂਲ ਹੈ। For “our”: ਸਾਡਾ ___ ਨਾਮ ਕੀ ਹੈ? ਤੁਹਾਡਾ

Activity
  • Whose is it?
  • Phrase completion
  • Family and school scenes
  • Possessive transformation

More practice

Pothi-added learning layer: retrieval warm-up, mixed recognition, one meaningful production task, correction-and-retry, a printable practice table, and age-adjusted student and parent delivery. Supplied lesson wording is retained in the Preserved Source Lesson component.

At home

Make three sentences:

  • ਤੁਹਾਡਾ…
  • ਸਾਡਾ…
  • ਉਹਨਾਂ ਦਾ…

Life lesson

Careful listening, honest questions, and kind correction build confidence.

Child goal

The learner recognises basic possessive forms beyond “my.”

Parent goal

Help the learner practise Your, Our and Their in one calm, short session and record questions instead of guessing.

Parent note

Supplied lesson wording is preserved. Added practice remains under review. Accept valid home-language variation and ask a reviewer about uncertain spelling or pronunciation.

Parent script

Say: 'Today we are learning Your, Our and Their. First listen, then try. We can pause, ask for help, and practise again.' Use the preserved At Home section to close.

Check yourself

  1. What is the main goal of this lesson: The learner recognises basic possessive forms beyond “my.”The learner recognises basic possessive forms beyond “my.”
  2. Identify or use this lesson item: ਤੁਹਾਡਾਤੁਹਾਡਾ
  3. What reviewed meaning is attached to ਤੁਹਾਡਾ?
  4. What should you do when a sound, spelling, or meaning is uncertain?Ask a parent, teacher, fluent speaker, or qualified reviewer instead of guessing.
  5. What is one activity you can repeat at home?Make three sentences:
  6. How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
10 Describing Words
Learn

The child uses basic adjectives to describe people, places and objects.

Explanation

A describing word tells us more about a person or thing. Size

  • ਵੱਡਾ
  • ਛੋਟਾ

Colour

  • ਲਾਲ
  • ਨੀਲਾ
  • ਹਰਾ
  • ਪੀਲਾ
  • ਕਾਲਾ
  • ਚਿੱਟਾ

Quality

  • ਚੰਗਾ
  • ਸੁੰਦਰ
  • ਸਾਫ਼
  • ਮਿੱਠਾ
  • ਗਰਮ
  • ਠੰਢਾ

Examples ਵੱਡਾ ਘਰ ਲਾਲ ਗੇਂਦ ਮਿੱਠਾ ਅੰਬ ਸੁੰਦਰ ਫੁੱਲ Some describing words change form to match the noun. This is introduced through natural examples.

Example

A describing word tells us more about a person or thing.

Word

ਗੁਣ ਦੱਸਣ ਵਾਲੇ ਸ਼ਬਦ

Time

Student: 8-15 minutes. Parent-supported session: 10-20 minutes.

Sound focus

Listen and select the matching picture:

Script focus

ਗੁਣ ਦੱਸਣ ਵਾਲੇ ਸ਼ਬਦ

Pronunciation tip

Use a parent or fluent speaker as the spoken model. Roman support is temporary. Punjabi tone, vowel length, dental/retroflex placement, and Gurbani-facing pronunciation must not be guessed.

Listen

Listen and select the matching picture:

  • ਵੱਡਾ ਘਰ
  • ਛੋਟੀ ਕਿਤਾਬ
  • ਲਾਲ ਫੁੱਲ
  • ਠੰਢਾ ਪਾਣੀ
  • ਮਿੱਠੀ ਖੀਰ

Speak

Describe:

  • One object
  • One person
  • One food
  • One place

Example: ਇਹ ਲਾਲ ਸੇਬ ਹੈ।

Read
  • ਇਹ ਵੱਡਾ ਘਰ ਹੈ।
  • ਇਹ ਛੋਟੀ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਹੈ।
  • ਇਹ ਲਾਲ ਗੇਂਦ ਹੈ।
  • ਪਾਣੀ ਠੰਢਾ ਹੈ।
  • ਖੀਰ ਮਿੱਠੀ ਹੈ।
  • ਬਾਗ ਸੁੰਦਰ ਹੈ।

Comprehension

Find the describing word in each sentence. Example: ਇਹ ਲਾਲ ਗੇਂਦ ਹੈ। Describing word: ਲਾਲ

Write

Add one describing word: ਇਹ ___ ਫੁੱਲ ਹੈ। Possible answers:

  • ਲਾਲ
  • ਸੁੰਦਰ
  • ਛੋਟਾ

The answer must agree naturally with the noun.

Activity
  • Match adjective and picture
  • Find the describing word
  • Choose natural word form
  • Build a descriptive sentence
  • Opposite pairs

More practice

Pothi-added learning layer: retrieval warm-up, mixed recognition, one meaningful production task, correction-and-retry, a printable practice table, and age-adjusted student and parent delivery. Supplied lesson wording is retained in the Preserved Source Lesson component.

At home

Choose five objects. Describe each with one Punjabi word.

Unit 5 — Action Sentences ਕਿਰਿਆ ਵਾਲੇ ਵਾਕ

Life lesson

Careful listening, honest questions, and kind correction build confidence.

Child goal

The child uses basic adjectives to describe people, places and objects.

Parent goal

Help the learner practise Describing Words in one calm, short session and record questions instead of guessing.

Parent note

Supplied lesson wording is preserved. Added practice remains under review. Accept valid home-language variation and ask a reviewer about uncertain spelling or pronunciation.

Parent script

Say: 'Today we are learning Describing Words. First listen, then try. We can pause, ask for help, and practise again.' Use the preserved At Home section to close.

Check yourself

  1. What is the main goal of this lesson: The child uses basic adjectives to describe people, places and objects.The child uses basic adjectives to describe people, places and objects.
  2. Identify or use this lesson item: ਗੁਣਗੁਣ
  3. What reviewed meaning is attached to ਗੁਣ?quality or virtue
  4. What should you do when a sound, spelling, or meaning is uncertain?Ask a parent, teacher, fluent speaker, or qualified reviewer instead of guessing.
  5. What is one activity you can repeat at home?Choose five objects.
  6. How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
11 Action Words
Learn

The child recognises common verbs and uses them in simple sentences.

Explanation

An action word tells what someone does. Common actions

  • ਖਾਣਾ — to eat
  • ਪੀਣਾ — to drink
  • ਪੜ੍ਹਨਾ — to read
  • ਲਿਖਣਾ — to write
  • ਖੇਡਣਾ — to play
  • ਦੌੜਨਾ — to run
  • ਬੈਠਣਾ — to sit
  • ਉੱਠਣਾ — to get up
  • ਹੱਸਣਾ — to laugh
  • ਰੋਣਾ — to cry
  • ਸੌਣਾ — to sleep
  • ਜਾਣਾ — to go
  • ਆਉਣਾ — to come

Sentence examples ਅਮਨ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਪੜ੍ਹਦਾ ਹੈ। ਨੂਰ ਪਾਣੀ ਪੀਂਦੀ ਹੈ। ਬੱਚੇ ਖੇਡਦੇ ਹਨ।

Example

An action word tells what someone does.

Word

ਕੰਮ ਦੱਸਣ ਵਾਲੇ ਸ਼ਬਦ

Time

Student: 8-15 minutes. Parent-supported session: 10-20 minutes.

Sound focus

Listen to an action sentence and select the matching animation.

Script focus

ਕੰਮ ਦੱਸਣ ਵਾਲੇ ਸ਼ਬਦ

Pronunciation tip

Use a parent or fluent speaker as the spoken model. Roman support is temporary. Punjabi tone, vowel length, dental/retroflex placement, and Gurbani-facing pronunciation must not be guessed.

Listen

Listen to an action sentence and select the matching animation.

Speak

Say what each character is doing. ਉਹ ਦੌੜਦਾ ਹੈ। ਉਹ ਦੌੜਦੀ ਹੈ। ਉਹ ਖੇਡਦੇ ਹਨ।

Read
  • ਮੈਂ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਪੜ੍ਹਦਾ ਹਾਂ।
  • ਮੈਂ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਪੜ੍ਹਦੀ ਹਾਂ।
  • ਅਮਨ ਪਾਣੀ ਪੀਂਦਾ ਹੈ।
  • ਨੂਰ ਰੋਟੀ ਖਾਂਦੀ ਹੈ।
  • ਬੱਚੇ ਬਾਹਰ ਖੇਡਦੇ ਹਨ।
  • ਦਾਦਾ ਜੀ ਅਖ਼ਬਾਰ ਪੜ੍ਹਦੇ ਹਨ।

Comprehension

Find:

  • Who performs the action?
  • What is the action?
  • Is it one person or several?

Write

Complete: ਅਮਨ ਕਿਤਾਬ ___ ਹੈ। Correct: ਪੜ੍ਹਦਾ ਨੂਰ ਪਾਣੀ ___ ਹੈ। Correct: ਪੀਂਦੀ

Activity
  • Action-picture matching
  • Verb identification
  • Sentence completion
  • Male/female sentence comparison
  • Singular/plural transformation

More practice

Pothi-added learning layer: retrieval warm-up, mixed recognition, one meaningful production task, correction-and-retry, a printable practice table, and age-adjusted student and parent delivery. Supplied lesson wording is retained in the Preserved Source Lesson component.

At home

Act out five verbs. Another family member names the action in Punjabi.

Life lesson

Careful listening, honest questions, and kind correction build confidence.

Child goal

The child recognises common verbs and uses them in simple sentences.

Parent goal

Help the learner practise Action Words in one calm, short session and record questions instead of guessing.

Parent note

Supplied lesson wording is preserved. Added practice remains under review. Accept valid home-language variation and ask a reviewer about uncertain spelling or pronunciation.

Parent script

Say: 'Today we are learning Action Words. First listen, then try. We can pause, ask for help, and practise again.' Use the preserved At Home section to close.

Check yourself

  1. What is the main goal of this lesson: The child recognises common verbs and uses them in simple sentences.The child recognises common verbs and uses them in simple sentences.
  2. Identify or use this lesson item: ਕੰਮਕੰਮ
  3. What reviewed meaning is attached to ਕੰਮ?work; tippi and addak
  4. What should you do when a sound, spelling, or meaning is uncertain?Ask a parent, teacher, fluent speaker, or qualified reviewer instead of guessing.
  5. What is one activity you can repeat at home?Act out five verbs.
  6. How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
12 He Does and She Does
Learn

The learner recognises common masculine and feminine verb forms.

Explanation

Common masculine pattern ਅਮਨ ਖੇਡਦਾ ਹੈ। ਉਹ ਪੜ੍ਹਦਾ ਹੈ। Common feminine pattern ਨੂਰ ਖੇਡਦੀ ਹੈ। ਉਹ ਪੜ੍ਹਦੀ ਹੈ। Examples

  • ਜਾਂਦਾ / ਜਾਂਦੀ
  • ਖਾਂਦਾ / ਖਾਂਦੀ
  • ਪੀਂਦਾ / ਪੀਂਦੀ
  • ਪੜ੍ਹਦਾ / ਪੜ੍ਹਦੀ
  • ਲਿਖਦਾ / ਲਿਖਦੀ
  • ਖੇਡਦਾ / ਖੇਡਦੀ

The child learns these as sentence patterns.

Example

Common masculine pattern

Word

ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਕਰਦੀ ਹੈ

Time

Student: 8-15 minutes. Parent-supported session: 10-20 minutes.

Sound focus

Choose the matching picture:

Script focus

ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਕਰਦੀ ਹੈ

Pronunciation tip

Use a parent or fluent speaker as the spoken model. Roman support is temporary. Punjabi tone, vowel length, dental/retroflex placement, and Gurbani-facing pronunciation must not be guessed.

Listen

Choose the matching picture: ਉਹ ਰੋਟੀ ਖਾਂਦੀ ਹੈ। ਉਹ ਪਾਣੀ ਪੀਂਦਾ ਹੈ। ਉਹ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਪੜ੍ਹਦੀ ਹੈ।

Speak

Repeat each pair: ਜਾਂਦਾ — ਜਾਂਦੀ ਪੜ੍ਹਦਾ — ਪੜ੍ਹਦੀ ਖੇਡਦਾ — ਖੇਡਦੀ Use names to make sentences.

Read
  • ਅਮਨ ਸਕੂਲ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ।
  • ਨੂਰ ਸਕੂਲ ਜਾਂਦੀ ਹੈ।
  • ਅਮਨ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਪੜ੍ਹਦਾ ਹੈ।
  • ਨੂਰ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਪੜ੍ਹਦੀ ਹੈ।
  • ਮੁੰਡਾ ਖੇਡਦਾ ਹੈ।
  • ਕੁੜੀ ਖੇਡਦੀ ਹੈ।

Comprehension

Match each sentence with:

  • Boy or man
  • Girl or woman

Avoid teaching that every real person must fit only one profile setting; this is a grammatical pattern lesson.

Write

Change: ਅਮਨ ਖੇਡਦਾ ਹੈ। Use ਨੂਰ: ਨੂਰ ਖੇਡਦੀ ਹੈ। Change: ਮੁੰਡਾ ਪਾਣੀ ਪੀਂਦਾ ਹੈ। Use ਕੁੜੀ: ਕੁੜੀ ਪਾਣੀ ਪੀਂਦੀ ਹੈ।

Activity
  • Pair matching
  • Sentence transformation
  • Correct ending selection
  • Picture description

More practice

Pothi-added learning layer: retrieval warm-up, mixed recognition, one meaningful production task, correction-and-retry, a printable practice table, and age-adjusted student and parent delivery. Supplied lesson wording is retained in the Preserved Source Lesson component.

At home

Make four paired sentences using two names.

Life lesson

Careful listening, honest questions, and kind correction build confidence.

Child goal

The learner recognises common masculine and feminine verb forms.

Parent goal

Help the learner practise He Does and She Does in one calm, short session and record questions instead of guessing.

Parent note

Supplied lesson wording is preserved. Added practice remains under review. Accept valid home-language variation and ask a reviewer about uncertain spelling or pronunciation.

Parent script

Say: 'Today we are learning He Does and She Does. First listen, then try. We can pause, ask for help, and practise again.' Use the preserved At Home section to close.

Check yourself

  1. What is the main goal of this lesson: The learner recognises common masculine and feminine verb forms.The learner recognises common masculine and feminine verb forms.
  2. Identify or use this lesson item: ਕਰਦਾਕਰਦਾ
  3. What reviewed meaning is attached to ਕਰਦਾ?
  4. What should you do when a sound, spelling, or meaning is uncertain?Ask a parent, teacher, fluent speaker, or qualified reviewer instead of guessing.
  5. What is one activity you can repeat at home?Make four paired sentences using two names.
  6. How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
13 We and They Do
Learn

The child forms basic plural action sentences.

Explanation

With ਅਸੀਂ ਅਸੀਂ ਖੇਡਦੇ ਹਾਂ। ਅਸੀਂ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਪੜ੍ਹਦੇ ਹਾਂ। With plural ਉਹ ਉਹ ਖੇਡਦੇ ਹਨ। ਉਹ ਸਕੂਲ ਜਾਂਦੇ ਹਨ। Respectful singular ਪਿਤਾ ਜੀ ਕੰਮ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਨ। Punjabi often uses plural-style respectful forms for one respected person.

Example

With ਅਸੀਂ

Word

ਕਰਦੇ ਹਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਨ

Time

Student: 8-15 minutes. Parent-supported session: 10-20 minutes.

Sound focus

Identify:

Script focus

ਕਰਦੇ ਹਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਨ

Pronunciation tip

Use a parent or fluent speaker as the spoken model. Roman support is temporary. Punjabi tone, vowel length, dental/retroflex placement, and Gurbani-facing pronunciation must not be guessed.

Listen

Identify:

  • Speaker’s group
  • Another group
  • Respected person

Speak

Repeat: ਅਸੀਂ ਇਕੱਠੇ ਖੇਡਦੇ ਹਾਂ। ਉਹ ਕਿਤਾਬਾਂ ਪੜ੍ਹਦੇ ਹਨ। ਦਾਦੀ ਜੀ ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰੇ ਜਾਂਦੇ ਹਨ। Regional and gender-sensitive respectful forms should be reviewed for natural usage in context.

Read
  • ਅਸੀਂ ਸਕੂਲ ਜਾਂਦੇ ਹਾਂ।
  • ਅਸੀਂ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਸਿੱਖਦੇ ਹਾਂ।
  • ਬੱਚੇ ਬਾਗ ਵਿੱਚ ਖੇਡਦੇ ਹਨ।
  • ਉਹ ਘਰ ਜਾਂਦੇ ਹਨ।
  • ਅਧਿਆਪਕ ਜੀ ਪੜ੍ਹਾਉਂਦੇ ਹਨ।

Comprehension

Identify:

  • Who is included in ਅਸੀਂ?
  • Who does ਉਹ refer to?
  • Is the sentence respectful?

Write

Change singular to plural: ਬੱਚਾ ਖੇਡਦਾ ਹੈ। ਬੱਚੇ ਖੇਡਦੇ ਹਨ। Change: ਮੈਂ ਪੜ੍ਹਦਾ ਹਾਂ। ਅਸੀਂ ਪੜ੍ਹਦੇ ਹਾਂ।

Activity
  • Singular/plural conversion
  • ਅਸੀਂ or ਉਹ
  • ਹਾਂ or ਹਨ
  • Respectful sentence matching

More practice

Pothi-added learning layer: retrieval warm-up, mixed recognition, one meaningful production task, correction-and-retry, a printable practice table, and age-adjusted student and parent delivery. Supplied lesson wording is retained in the Preserved Source Lesson component.

At home

Describe what the family does together. ਅਸੀਂ ਇਕੱਠੇ ਖਾਣਾ ਖਾਂਦੇ ਹਾਂ। ਅਸੀਂ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਬੋਲਦੇ ਹਾਂ।

Unit 6 — Negative Sentences ਨਾਂਹ ਵਾਲੇ ਵਾਕ

Life lesson

Careful listening, honest questions, and kind correction build confidence.

Child goal

The child forms basic plural action sentences.

Parent goal

Help the learner practise We and They Do in one calm, short session and record questions instead of guessing.

Parent note

Supplied lesson wording is preserved. Added practice remains under review. Accept valid home-language variation and ask a reviewer about uncertain spelling or pronunciation.

Parent script

Say: 'Today we are learning We and They Do. First listen, then try. We can pause, ask for help, and practise again.' Use the preserved At Home section to close.

Check yourself

  1. What is the main goal of this lesson: The child forms basic plural action sentences.The child forms basic plural action sentences.
  2. Identify or use this lesson item: ਕਰਦੇਕਰਦੇ
  3. What reviewed meaning is attached to ਕਰਦੇ?
  4. What should you do when a sound, spelling, or meaning is uncertain?Ask a parent, teacher, fluent speaker, or qualified reviewer instead of guessing.
  5. What is one activity you can repeat at home?Describe what the family does together.
  6. How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
14 ਨਹੀਂ
Learn

The child uses ਨਹੀਂ to make simple negative statements.

Explanation

Positive ਮੈਂ ਥੱਕਿਆ ਹਾਂ। Negative ਮੈਂ ਥੱਕਿਆ ਨਹੀਂ ਹਾਂ। Positive ਇਹ ਮੇਰੀ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਹੈ। Negative ਇਹ ਮੇਰੀ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੈ। Action sentence ਅਮਨ ਨਹੀਂ ਖੇਡਦਾ। or, depending on emphasis: ਅਮਨ ਖੇਡਦਾ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੈ। At this level, use one consistent natural pattern for each activity. Common patterns ਮੈਂ ਨਹੀਂ ਜਾਣਦਾ।
ਮੈਂ ਨਹੀਂ ਜਾਣਦੀ। ਮੈਨੂੰ ਨਹੀਂ ਪਤਾ। ਉਹ ਘਰ ਵਿੱਚ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੈ।

Example

Positive

Word

ਨਕਾਰਾਤਮਕ ਵਾਕ

Time

Student: 8-15 minutes. Parent-supported session: 10-20 minutes.

Sound focus

Choose the negative sentence.

Script focus

ਨਕਾਰਾਤਮਕ ਵਾਕ

Pronunciation tip

Use a parent or fluent speaker as the spoken model. Roman support is temporary. Punjabi tone, vowel length, dental/retroflex placement, and Gurbani-facing pronunciation must not be guessed.

Listen

Choose the negative sentence. ਇਹ ਲਾਲ ਹੈ। ਇਹ ਲਾਲ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੈ।

Speak

Repeat: ਮੈਂ ਤਿਆਰ ਨਹੀਂ ਹਾਂ। ਇਹ ਮੇਰੀ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੈ। ਉਹ ਘਰ ਵਿੱਚ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੈ।

Read
  • ਮੈਂ ਉਦਾਸ ਨਹੀਂ ਹਾਂ।
  • ਇਹ ਮੇਰਾ ਬੈਗ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੈ।
  • ਅਮਨ ਅੱਜ ਸਕੂਲ ਵਿੱਚ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੈ।
  • ਮੈਨੂੰ ਨਹੀਂ ਪਤਾ।
  • ਉਹ ਦੁੱਧ ਨਹੀਂ ਪੀਂਦੀ।

Comprehension

For each sentence, answer:

  • Is it saying yes or no?
  • What is being denied?

Write

Make negative: ਇਹ ਮੇਰਾ ਘਰ ਹੈ। ਇਹ ਮੇਰਾ ਘਰ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੈ। Make negative: ਮੈਂ ਤਿਆਰ ਹਾਂ। ਮੈਂ ਤਿਆਰ ਨਹੀਂ ਹਾਂ।

Activity
  • Positive or negative
  • Add ਨਹੀਂ
  • Remove ਨਹੀਂ
  • Match sentence and scene
  • Correct word order

More practice

Pothi-added learning layer: retrieval warm-up, mixed recognition, one meaningful production task, correction-and-retry, a printable practice table, and age-adjusted student and parent delivery. Supplied lesson wording is retained in the Preserved Source Lesson component.

At home

Play “true or not true.” Example: ਇਹ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਹੈ। ਇਹ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੈ।

Life lesson

Careful listening, honest questions, and kind correction build confidence.

Child goal

The child uses ਨਹੀਂ to make simple negative statements.

Parent goal

Help the learner practise ਨਹੀਂ in one calm, short session and record questions instead of guessing.

Parent note

Supplied lesson wording is preserved. Added practice remains under review. Accept valid home-language variation and ask a reviewer about uncertain spelling or pronunciation.

Parent script

Say: 'Today we are learning ਨਹੀਂ. First listen, then try. We can pause, ask for help, and practise again.' Use the preserved At Home section to close.

Check yourself

  1. What is the main goal of this lesson: The child uses ਨਹੀਂ to make simple negative statements.The child uses ਨਹੀਂ to make simple negative statements.
  2. Identify or use this lesson item: ਨਹੀਂਨਹੀਂ
  3. What reviewed meaning is attached to ਨਹੀਂ?not/no
  4. What should you do when a sound, spelling, or meaning is uncertain?Ask a parent, teacher, fluent speaker, or qualified reviewer instead of guessing.
  5. What is one activity you can repeat at home?Play “true or not true.”
  6. How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
15 ਹਾਂ, ਨਹੀਂ and Full Answers
Learn

The learner answers yes/no questions with complete Punjabi sentences.

Explanation

Question ਕੀ ਇਹ ਸੇਬ ਹੈ? Short answer ਹਾਂ। Better complete answer ਹਾਂ, ਇਹ ਸੇਬ ਹੈ। Negative answer ਨਹੀਂ, ਇਹ ਸੇਬ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੈ। Another example ਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਤਿਆਰ ਹੋ? ਹਾਂ, ਮੈਂ ਤਿਆਰ ਹਾਂ। ਨਹੀਂ, ਮੈਂ ਤਿਆਰ ਨਹੀਂ ਹਾਂ।

Example

ਕੀ ਇਹ ਸੇਬ ਹੈ?

Word

ਪੂਰੇ ਜਵਾਬ ਦੇਣਾ

Time

Student: 8-15 minutes. Parent-supported session: 10-20 minutes.

Sound focus

Listen to a question and two answers.

Script focus

ਪੂਰੇ ਜਵਾਬ ਦੇਣਾ

Pronunciation tip

Use a parent or fluent speaker as the spoken model. Roman support is temporary. Punjabi tone, vowel length, dental/retroflex placement, and Gurbani-facing pronunciation must not be guessed.

Listen

Listen to a question and two answers. Choose the answer that matches the picture.

Speak

Answer fully: ਕੀ ਇਹ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਹੈ? ਹਾਂ, ਇਹ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਹੈ। ਕੀ ਇਹ ਸੇਬ ਹੈ? ਨਹੀਂ, ਇਹ ਸੇਬ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੈ।

Read

Read five question-and-answer pairs.

Comprehension

Identify:

  • Question
  • Yes answer
  • No answer
  • Information repeated in the answer

Write

Complete: ਕੀ ਇਹ ਲਾਲ ਗੇਂਦ ਹੈ? Positive: ਹਾਂ, __________________। Negative: ਨਹੀਂ, __________________।

Activity
  • Choose complete answer
  • Build yes answer
  • Build no answer
  • Picture-based questioning
  • Partner dialogue

More practice

Pothi-added learning layer: retrieval warm-up, mixed recognition, one meaningful production task, correction-and-retry, a printable practice table, and age-adjusted student and parent delivery. Supplied lesson wording is retained in the Preserved Source Lesson component.

At home

Ask five yes/no questions about household objects. The child answers in complete sentences.

Unit 7 — Questions ਸਵਾਲ ਬਣਾਉਣਾ

Life lesson

Careful listening, honest questions, and kind correction build confidence.

Child goal

The learner answers yes/no questions with complete Punjabi sentences.

Parent goal

Help the learner practise ਹਾਂ, ਨਹੀਂ and Full Answers in one calm, short session and record questions instead of guessing.

Parent note

Supplied lesson wording is preserved. Added practice remains under review. Accept valid home-language variation and ask a reviewer about uncertain spelling or pronunciation.

Parent script

Say: 'Today we are learning ਹਾਂ, ਨਹੀਂ and Full Answers. First listen, then try. We can pause, ask for help, and practise again.' Use the preserved At Home section to close.

Check yourself

  1. What is the main goal of this lesson: The learner answers yes/no questions with complete Punjabi sentences.The learner answers yes/no questions with complete Punjabi sentences.
  2. Identify or use this lesson item: ਹਾਂਹਾਂ
  3. What reviewed meaning is attached to ਹਾਂ?
  4. What should you do when a sound, spelling, or meaning is uncertain?Ask a parent, teacher, fluent speaker, or qualified reviewer instead of guessing.
  5. What is one activity you can repeat at home?Ask five yes/no questions about household objects.
  6. How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
16 ਕੀ Questions
Learn

The learner uses ਕੀ to ask basic questions.

Explanation

What? ਇਹ ਕੀ ਹੈ? Yes/no question marker ਕੀ ਇਹ ਤੁਹਾਡੀ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਹੈ? In Punjabi, ਕੀ can perform different functions depending on the sentence. Examples ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਨਾਮ ਕੀ ਹੈ? ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕੀ ਖਾ ਰਹੇ ਹੋ? ਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਤਿਆਰ ਹੋ?

Example

What?

Word

ਕੀ ਨਾਲ ਸਵਾਲ

Time

Student: 8-15 minutes. Parent-supported session: 10-20 minutes.

Sound focus

Identify whether ਕੀ means:

Script focus

ਕੀ ਨਾਲ ਸਵਾਲ

Pronunciation tip

Use a parent or fluent speaker as the spoken model. Roman support is temporary. Punjabi tone, vowel length, dental/retroflex placement, and Gurbani-facing pronunciation must not be guessed.

Listen

Identify whether ਕੀ means:

  • What
  • Beginning of a yes/no question

Use child-friendly examples.

Speak

Ask: ਇਹ ਕੀ ਹੈ? ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਨਾਮ ਕੀ ਹੈ? ਕੀ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਠੀਕ ਹੋ?

Read
  • ਇਹ ਕੀ ਹੈ?
  • ਉਹ ਕੀ ਹੈ?
  • ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕੀ ਪੜ੍ਹਦੇ ਹੋ?
  • ਕੀ ਇਹ ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਬੈਗ ਹੈ?
  • ਕੀ ਅਮਨ ਘਰ ਵਿੱਚ ਹੈ?

Comprehension

Match each question to the expected type of answer:

  • Object name
  • Person’s name
  • Yes or no
  • Action

Write

Turn into a question: ਇਹ ਤੁਹਾਡੀ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਹੈ। ਕੀ ਇਹ ਤੁਹਾਡੀ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਹੈ? Add question mark.

Activity
  • What or yes/no
  • Arrange the question
  • Add ਕੀ
  • Match question and answer
  • Picture questioning

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At home

Ask three questions using ਕੀ.

Life lesson

Careful listening, honest questions, and kind correction build confidence.

Child goal

The learner uses ਕੀ to ask basic questions.

Parent goal

Help the learner practise ਕੀ Questions in one calm, short session and record questions instead of guessing.

Parent note

Supplied lesson wording is preserved. Added practice remains under review. Accept valid home-language variation and ask a reviewer about uncertain spelling or pronunciation.

Parent script

Say: 'Today we are learning ਕੀ Questions. First listen, then try. We can pause, ask for help, and practise again.' Use the preserved At Home section to close.

Check yourself

  1. What is the main goal of this lesson: The learner uses ਕੀ to ask basic questions.The learner uses ਕੀ to ask basic questions.
  2. Identify or use this lesson item: ਕੀਕੀ
  3. What reviewed meaning is attached to ਕੀ?ੀ; sound kee
  4. What should you do when a sound, spelling, or meaning is uncertain?Ask a parent, teacher, fluent speaker, or qualified reviewer instead of guessing.
  5. What is one activity you can repeat at home?Ask three questions using ਕੀ.
  6. How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
17 Who, Where and When
Learn

The child understands and uses three common question words.

Explanation

ਕੌਣ Who? ਇਹ ਕੌਣ ਹੈ? ਕਿੱਥੇ Where? ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿੱਥੇ ਹੋ? ਕਦੋਂ When? ਤੁਸੀਂ ਸਕੂਲ ਕਦੋਂ ਜਾਂਦੇ ਹੋ? Answer examples ਇਹ ਮੇਰੀ ਮਾਂ ਹੈ। ਮੈਂ ਘਰ ਵਿੱਚ ਹਾਂ। ਮੈਂ ਸਵੇਰੇ ਸਕੂਲ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹਾਂ।

Example

ਕੌਣ

Word

ਕੌਣ, ਕਿੱਥੇ ਅਤੇ ਕਦੋਂ

Time

Student: 8-15 minutes. Parent-supported session: 10-20 minutes.

Sound focus

Hear each question and choose the correct answer type.

Script focus

ਕੌਣ, ਕਿੱਥੇ ਅਤੇ ਕਦੋਂ

Pronunciation tip

Use a parent or fluent speaker as the spoken model. Roman support is temporary. Punjabi tone, vowel length, dental/retroflex placement, and Gurbani-facing pronunciation must not be guessed.

Listen

Hear each question and choose the correct answer type.

  • Person
  • Place
  • Time

Speak

Ask: ਇਹ ਕੌਣ ਹੈ? ਕਿਤਾਬ ਕਿੱਥੇ ਹੈ? ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਦੋਂ ਖੇਡਦੇ ਹੋ?

Read
  • ਦਰਵਾਜ਼ੇ ਉੱਤੇ ਕੌਣ ਹੈ?
  • ਮੇਰੀ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਕਿੱਥੇ ਹੈ?
  • ਸਕੂਲ ਕਦੋਂ ਖੁੱਲ੍ਹਦਾ ਹੈ?
  • ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿੱਥੇ ਰਹਿੰਦੇ ਹੋ?
  • ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਅਧਿਆਪਕ ਕੌਣ ਹਨ?

Comprehension

Sort questions under:

  • Person
  • Place
  • Time

Write

Complete with the correct question word: ਇਹ ___ ਹੈ? ਕੌਣ ਤੁਸੀਂ ___ ਹੋ? ਕਿੱਥੇ ਕਲਾਸ ___ ਸ਼ੁਰੂ ਹੁੰਦੀ ਹੈ? ਕਦੋਂ

Activity
  • Question-word sorting
  • Answer matching
  • Sentence completion
  • Ask from a picture
  • Partner dialogue

More practice

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At home

Ask one question with each:

  • ਕੌਣ
  • ਕਿੱਥੇ
  • ਕਦੋਂ

Life lesson

Careful listening, honest questions, and kind correction build confidence.

Child goal

The child understands and uses three common question words.

Parent goal

Help the learner practise Who, Where and When in one calm, short session and record questions instead of guessing.

Parent note

Supplied lesson wording is preserved. Added practice remains under review. Accept valid home-language variation and ask a reviewer about uncertain spelling or pronunciation.

Parent script

Say: 'Today we are learning Who, Where and When. First listen, then try. We can pause, ask for help, and practise again.' Use the preserved At Home section to close.

Check yourself

  1. What is the main goal of this lesson: The child understands and uses three common question words.The child understands and uses three common question words.
  2. Identify or use this lesson item: ਕੌਣਕੌਣ
  3. What reviewed meaning is attached to ਕੌਣ?who
  4. What should you do when a sound, spelling, or meaning is uncertain?Ask a parent, teacher, fluent speaker, or qualified reviewer instead of guessing.
  5. What is one activity you can repeat at home?Ask one question with each:
  6. How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
18 Why and How
Learn

The learner asks and answers basic reason and method questions.

Explanation

ਕਿਉਂ Why? ਤੁਸੀਂ ਖੁਸ਼ ਕਿਉਂ ਹੋ? Possible answer: ਕਿਉਂਕਿ ਅੱਜ ਮੇਰਾ ਜਨਮਦਿਨ ਹੈ। ਕਿਵੇਂ How? ਤੁਸੀਂ ਸਕੂਲ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਜਾਂਦੇ ਹੋ? Possible answer: ਮੈਂ ਬੱਸ ਰਾਹੀਂ ਸਕੂਲ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹਾਂ। How are you? ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਹੋ? This asks about wellbeing.

Example

ਕਿਉਂ

Word

ਕਿਉਂ ਅਤੇ ਕਿਵੇਂ

Time

Student: 8-15 minutes. Parent-supported session: 10-20 minutes.

Sound focus

Match:

Script focus

ਕਿਉਂ ਅਤੇ ਕਿਵੇਂ

Pronunciation tip

Use a parent or fluent speaker as the spoken model. Roman support is temporary. Punjabi tone, vowel length, dental/retroflex placement, and Gurbani-facing pronunciation must not be guessed.

Listen

Match:

  • Reason question
  • Method question
  • Wellbeing question

Speak

Ask: ਤੁਸੀਂ ਖੁਸ਼ ਕਿਉਂ ਹੋ? ਤੁਸੀਂ ਸਕੂਲ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਜਾਂਦੇ ਹੋ? ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਹੋ?

Read
  • ਤੁਸੀਂ ਦੇਰ ਨਾਲ ਕਿਉਂ ਆਏ?
  • ਤੁਸੀਂ ਘਰ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਜਾਂਦੇ ਹੋ?
  • ਪੌਦਾ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਵਧਦਾ ਹੈ?
  • ਬੱਚਾ ਕਿਉਂ ਰੋ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ?

Continuous tense is heard and read here but studied formally later.

Comprehension

Choose whether the answer should give:

  • A reason
  • A method
  • A condition or feeling

Write

Complete: ਤੁਸੀਂ ਹੱਸ ਰਹੇ ਹੋ ___? Correct: ਕਿਉਂ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਇੱਥੇ ___ ਆਏ? Correct: ਕਿਵੇਂ

Activity
  • Why or how
  • Question-answer matching
  • Picture reasoning
  • Oral response building

More practice

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At home

Ask: ਤੁਸੀਂ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਕਿਉਂ ਸਿੱਖ ਰਹੇ ਹੋ? Accept a simple answer in Punjabi or mixed Punjabi-English, then model a complete Punjabi response.

Unit 8 — Place and Position ਥਾਂ ਦੱਸਣ ਵਾਲੇ ਸ਼ਬਦ

Life lesson

Careful listening, honest questions, and kind correction build confidence.

Child goal

The learner asks and answers basic reason and method questions.

Parent goal

Help the learner practise Why and How in one calm, short session and record questions instead of guessing.

Parent note

Supplied lesson wording is preserved. Added practice remains under review. Accept valid home-language variation and ask a reviewer about uncertain spelling or pronunciation.

Parent script

Say: 'Today we are learning Why and How. First listen, then try. We can pause, ask for help, and practise again.' Use the preserved At Home section to close.

Check yourself

  1. What is the main goal of this lesson: The learner asks and answers basic reason and method questions.The learner asks and answers basic reason and method questions.
  2. Identify or use this lesson item: ਕਿਉਂਕਿਉਂ
  3. What reviewed meaning is attached to ਕਿਉਂ?
  4. What should you do when a sound, spelling, or meaning is uncertain?Ask a parent, teacher, fluent speaker, or qualified reviewer instead of guessing.
  5. What is one activity you can repeat at home?Ask:
  6. How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
19 In, On, Under and Near
Learn

The child understands basic location words.

Explanation

ਵਿੱਚ In or inside ਕਿਤਾਬ ਬੈਗ ਵਿੱਚ ਹੈ। ਉੱਤੇ On ਕਿਤਾਬ ਮੇਜ਼ ਉੱਤੇ ਹੈ। ਹੇਠਾਂ Under or below ਗੇਂਦ ਕੁਰਸੀ ਹੇਠਾਂ ਹੈ। ਕੋਲ Near or with ਬੈਗ ਦਰਵਾਜ਼ੇ ਕੋਲ ਹੈ। ਅੱਗੇ In front ਪਿੱਛੇ Behind

Example

ਵਿੱਚ

Word

ਵਿੱਚ, ਉੱਤੇ, ਹੇਠਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਕੋਲ

Time

Student: 8-15 minutes. Parent-supported session: 10-20 minutes.

Sound focus

Listen to a location sentence and choose the correct picture.

Script focus

ਵਿੱਚ, ਉੱਤੇ, ਹੇਠਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਕੋਲ

Pronunciation tip

Use a parent or fluent speaker as the spoken model. Roman support is temporary. Punjabi tone, vowel length, dental/retroflex placement, and Gurbani-facing pronunciation must not be guessed.

Listen

Listen to a location sentence and choose the correct picture.

Speak

Describe where an object is. ਕਿਤਾਬ ਮੇਜ਼ ਉੱਤੇ ਹੈ। ਗੇਂਦ ਕੁਰਸੀ ਹੇਠਾਂ ਹੈ।

Read
  • ਪਾਣੀ ਗਿਲਾਸ ਵਿੱਚ ਹੈ।
  • ਕਿਤਾਬ ਮੇਜ਼ ਉੱਤੇ ਹੈ।
  • ਬਿੱਲੀ ਕੁਰਸੀ ਹੇਠਾਂ ਹੈ।
  • ਬੈਗ ਦਰਵਾਜ਼ੇ ਕੋਲ ਹੈ।
  • ਸਕੂਲ ਘਰ ਦੇ ਨੇੜੇ ਹੈ।

Comprehension

Place the object according to the sentence.

Write

Complete: ਸੇਬ ਟੋਕਰੀ ___ ਹੈ। ਵਿੱਚ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਮੇਜ਼ ___ ਹੈ। ਉੱਤੇ

Activity
  • Position-picture matching
  • Follow the instruction
  • Complete location sentence
  • Move an object and describe it

More practice

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At home

Hide an object and give Punjabi clues about its location.

Life lesson

Careful listening, honest questions, and kind correction build confidence.

Child goal

The child understands basic location words.

Parent goal

Help the learner practise In, On, Under and Near in one calm, short session and record questions instead of guessing.

Parent note

Supplied lesson wording is preserved. Added practice remains under review. Accept valid home-language variation and ask a reviewer about uncertain spelling or pronunciation.

Parent script

Say: 'Today we are learning In, On, Under and Near. First listen, then try. We can pause, ask for help, and practise again.' Use the preserved At Home section to close.

Check yourself

  1. What is the main goal of this lesson: The child understands basic location words.The child understands basic location words.
  2. Identify or use this lesson item: ਵਿੱਚਵਿੱਚ
  3. What reviewed meaning is attached to ਵਿੱਚ?
  4. What should you do when a sound, spelling, or meaning is uncertain?Ask a parent, teacher, fluent speaker, or qualified reviewer instead of guessing.
  5. What is one activity you can repeat at home?Hide an object and give Punjabi clues about its location.
  6. How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
20 ਕੋਲ and Possession
Learn

The child uses ਮੇਰੇ ਕੋਲ to express having something.

Explanation

Punjabi often expresses “I have” using: ਮੇਰੇ ਕੋਲ ______ ਹੈ। Examples ਮੇਰੇ ਕੋਲ ਇੱਕ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਹੈ। ਮੇਰੇ ਕੋਲ ਲਾਲ ਗੇਂਦ ਹੈ। More than one ਮੇਰੇ ਕੋਲ ਦੋ ਕਿਤਾਬਾਂ ਹਨ। Questions ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਕੋਲ ਕੀ ਹੈ? ਕੀ ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਕੋਲ ਪੈਨ ਹੈ? Other people ਅਮਨ ਕੋਲ ਸਾਈਕਲ ਹੈ। ਨੂਰ ਕੋਲ ਨਵੀਂ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਹੈ।

Example

Punjabi often expresses “I have” using:

Word

ਮੇਰੇ ਕੋਲ

Time

Student: 8-15 minutes. Parent-supported session: 10-20 minutes.

Sound focus

Listen and select what each person has.

Script focus

ਮੇਰੇ ਕੋਲ

Pronunciation tip

Use a parent or fluent speaker as the spoken model. Roman support is temporary. Punjabi tone, vowel length, dental/retroflex placement, and Gurbani-facing pronunciation must not be guessed.

Listen

Listen and select what each person has.

Speak

Say: ਮੇਰੇ ਕੋਲ ______ ਹੈ। ਮੇਰੇ ਕੋਲ ______ ਹਨ। Ask: ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਕੋਲ ਕੀ ਹੈ?

Read
  • ਮੇਰੇ ਕੋਲ ਇੱਕ ਪੈਨ ਹੈ।
  • ਮੇਰੇ ਕੋਲ ਦੋ ਕਿਤਾਬਾਂ ਹਨ।
  • ਅਮਨ ਕੋਲ ਨੀਲੀ ਸਾਈਕਲ ਹੈ।
  • ਨੂਰ ਕੋਲ ਲਾਲ ਬੈਗ ਹੈ।
  • ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਕੋਲ ਕੀ ਹੈ?

Comprehension

Identify:

  • Who has the item?
  • What item?
  • One or more than one?

Write

Complete: ਮੇਰੇ ___ ਇੱਕ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਹੈ। ਕੋਲ ਅਮਨ ਕੋਲ ਦੋ ਪੈਨ ___। ਹਨ

Activity
  • Who has what?
  • One or many
  • Question-answer dialogue
  • Personal inventory
  • Sentence building

More practice

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At home

Choose three personal items and say: ਮੇਰੇ ਕੋਲ ______ ਹੈ।

Unit 9 — Joining Ideas ਵਾਕ ਜੋੜਨਾ

Life lesson

Careful listening, honest questions, and kind correction build confidence.

Child goal

The child uses ਮੇਰੇ ਕੋਲ to express having something.

Parent goal

Help the learner practise ਕੋਲ and Possession in one calm, short session and record questions instead of guessing.

Parent note

Supplied lesson wording is preserved. Added practice remains under review. Accept valid home-language variation and ask a reviewer about uncertain spelling or pronunciation.

Parent script

Say: 'Today we are learning ਕੋਲ and Possession. First listen, then try. We can pause, ask for help, and practise again.' Use the preserved At Home section to close.

Check yourself

  1. What is the main goal of this lesson: The child uses ਮੇਰੇ ਕੋਲ to express having something.The child uses ਮੇਰੇ ਕੋਲ to express having something.
  2. Identify or use this lesson item: ਕੋਲਕੋਲ
  3. What reviewed meaning is attached to ਕੋਲ?near or with
  4. What should you do when a sound, spelling, or meaning is uncertain?Ask a parent, teacher, fluent speaker, or qualified reviewer instead of guessing.
  5. What is one activity you can repeat at home?Choose three personal items and say:
  6. How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
21 And, But and Because
Learn

The learner joins short ideas using common connecting words.

Explanation

ਅਤੇ And ਮੇਰੇ ਕੋਲ ਸੇਬ ਅਤੇ ਕੇਲਾ ਹੈ। For plural agreement, a more natural reviewed sentence may use: ਮੇਰੇ ਕੋਲ ਸੇਬ ਅਤੇ ਕੇਲੇ ਹਨ। ਪਰ But ਮੈਂ ਖੇਡਣਾ ਚਾਹੁੰਦਾ ਹਾਂ, ਪਰ ਮੀਂਹ ਪੈ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ। The complex verb form is supported orally. ਕਿਉਂਕਿ Because ਮੈਂ ਖੁਸ਼ ਹਾਂ ਕਿਉਂਕਿ ਅੱਜ ਛੁੱਟੀ ਹੈ। Simple joining ਅਮਨ ਪੜ੍ਹਦਾ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਨੂਰ ਲਿਖਦੀ ਹੈ।

Example

ਅਤੇ

Word

ਅਤੇ, ਪਰ ਅਤੇ ਕਿਉਂਕਿ

Time

Student: 8-15 minutes. Parent-supported session: 10-20 minutes.

Sound focus

Choose the connector:

Script focus

ਅਤੇ, ਪਰ ਅਤੇ ਕਿਉਂਕਿ

Pronunciation tip

Use a parent or fluent speaker as the spoken model. Roman support is temporary. Punjabi tone, vowel length, dental/retroflex placement, and Gurbani-facing pronunciation must not be guessed.

Listen

Choose the connector:

  • Add another idea
  • Show a difference
  • Give a reason

Speak

Join: ਮੈਨੂੰ ਸੇਬ ਪਸੰਦ ਹੈ। ਮੈਨੂੰ ਅੰਬ ਪਸੰਦ ਹੈ। ਮੈਨੂੰ ਸੇਬ ਅਤੇ ਅੰਬ ਪਸੰਦ ਹਨ।

Read
  • ਅਮਨ ਪੜ੍ਹਦਾ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਨੂਰ ਲਿਖਦੀ ਹੈ।
  • ਮੈਨੂੰ ਦੁੱਧ ਪਸੰਦ ਹੈ, ਪਰ ਚਾਹ ਪਸੰਦ ਨਹੀਂ।
  • ਮੈਂ ਖੁਸ਼ ਹਾਂ ਕਿਉਂਕਿ ਅੱਜ ਛੁੱਟੀ ਹੈ।
  • ਬੱਚੇ ਗਾਉਂਦੇ ਅਤੇ ਖੇਡਦੇ ਹਨ।

Comprehension

Find the two ideas joined in each sentence.

Write

Join with ਅਤੇ: ਮੇਰੇ ਕੋਲ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਹੈ। ਮੇਰੇ ਕੋਲ ਪੈਨ ਹੈ। Possible answer: ਮੇਰੇ ਕੋਲ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਅਤੇ ਪੈਨ ਹਨ। Join with ਪਰ: ਮੈਂ ਥੱਕਿਆ ਹਾਂ। ਮੈਂ ਕੰਮ ਪੂਰਾ ਕਰਾਂਗਾ। Teacher-supported sentence: ਮੈਂ ਥੱਕਿਆ ਹਾਂ, ਪਰ ਮੈਂ ਕੰਮ ਪੂਰਾ ਕਰਾਂਗਾ। Future tense is not assessed here.

Activity
  • Choose the connector
  • Join two sentences
  • Match reason and result
  • Complete a dialogue
  • Sentence expansion

More practice

Pothi-added learning layer: retrieval warm-up, mixed recognition, one meaningful production task, correction-and-retry, a printable practice table, and age-adjusted student and parent delivery. Supplied lesson wording is retained in the Preserved Source Lesson component.

At home

Join two family facts using ਅਤੇ.

Unit 10 — Dialogues and Connected Reading ਗੱਲਬਾਤ ਅਤੇ ਜੁੜੇ ਹੋਏ ਵਾਕ

Life lesson

Careful listening, honest questions, and kind correction build confidence.

Child goal

The learner joins short ideas using common connecting words.

Parent goal

Help the learner practise And, But and Because in one calm, short session and record questions instead of guessing.

Parent note

Supplied lesson wording is preserved. Added practice remains under review. Accept valid home-language variation and ask a reviewer about uncertain spelling or pronunciation.

Parent script

Say: 'Today we are learning And, But and Because. First listen, then try. We can pause, ask for help, and practise again.' Use the preserved At Home section to close.

Check yourself

  1. What is the main goal of this lesson: The learner joins short ideas using common connecting words.The learner joins short ideas using common connecting words.
  2. Identify or use this lesson item: ਅਤੇਅਤੇ
  3. What reviewed meaning is attached to ਅਤੇ?
  4. What should you do when a sound, spelling, or meaning is uncertain?Ask a parent, teacher, fluent speaker, or qualified reviewer instead of guessing.
  5. What is one activity you can repeat at home?Join two family facts using ਅਤੇ.
  6. How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
22 Reading a Dialogue
Learn

The child reads a short two-person conversation with expression and understanding.

Explanation

A dialogue shows people speaking to each other. Speaker labels ਅਮਨ:
ਨੂਰ: The colon shows that the person is about to speak. Dialogue ਅਮਨ: ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ, ਨੂਰ।
ਨੂਰ: ਸਤਿ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਅਕਾਲ, ਅਮਨ।
ਅਮਨ: ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਹੋ?
ਨੂਰ: ਮੈਂ ਠੀਕ ਹਾਂ। ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕਿਵੇਂ ਹੋ?
ਅਮਨ: ਮੈਂ ਵੀ ਠੀਕ ਹਾਂ। Reading behaviour

  • Notice who is speaking.
  • Change voice slightly for each speaker.
  • Pause at punctuation.
  • Do not read the speaker’s name as part of the spoken line unless instructed.

Example

A dialogue shows people speaking to each other.

Word

ਗੱਲਬਾਤ ਪੜ੍ਹਨਾ

Time

Student: 8-15 minutes. Parent-supported session: 10-20 minutes.

Sound focus

Listen to:

Script focus

ਗੱਲਬਾਤ ਪੜ੍ਹਨਾ

Pronunciation tip

Use a parent or fluent speaker as the spoken model. Roman support is temporary. Punjabi tone, vowel length, dental/retroflex placement, and Gurbani-facing pronunciation must not be guessed.

Listen

Listen to:

  1. Two adult speakers
  2. Two child speakers
  3. Slow version
  4. Natural version

Speak

Choose one role. The app reads the other role. Then switch roles.

Read

Dialogue 1 — At school ਨੂਰ: ਤੁਹਾਡੀ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਕਿੱਥੇ ਹੈ?
ਅਮਨ: ਮੇਰੀ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਬੈਗ ਵਿੱਚ ਹੈ।
ਨੂਰ: ਕੀ ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਕੋਲ ਪੈਨ ਹੈ?
ਅਮਨ: ਹਾਂ, ਮੇਰੇ ਕੋਲ ਪੈਨ ਹੈ। Dialogue 2 — At home ਮਾਂ: ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕੀ ਪੜ੍ਹ ਰਹੇ ਹੋ?
ਬੱਚਾ: ਮੈਂ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਦੀ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਪੜ੍ਹ ਰਿਹਾ ਹਾਂ। The feminine profile may show: ਮੈਂ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਦੀ ਕਿਤਾਬ ਪੜ੍ਹ ਰਹੀ ਹਾਂ।

Comprehension

Answer:

  • Who has the pen?
  • Where is the book?
  • What is the child reading?

Write

Complete a dialogue: A: ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਨਾਮ ਕੀ ਹੈ?
B: __________________।

Activity
  • Put dialogue lines in order
  • Identify the speaker
  • Match question and response
  • Read with expression
  • Record both roles

More practice

Pothi-added learning layer: retrieval warm-up, mixed recognition, one meaningful production task, correction-and-retry, a printable practice table, and age-adjusted student and parent delivery. Supplied lesson wording is retained in the Preserved Source Lesson component.

At home

Perform one dialogue with a family member.

Life lesson

Careful listening, honest questions, and kind correction build confidence.

Child goal

The child reads a short two-person conversation with expression and understanding.

Parent goal

Help the learner practise Reading a Dialogue in one calm, short session and record questions instead of guessing.

Parent note

Supplied lesson wording is preserved. Added practice remains under review. Accept valid home-language variation and ask a reviewer about uncertain spelling or pronunciation.

Parent script

Say: 'Today we are learning Reading a Dialogue. First listen, then try. We can pause, ask for help, and practise again.' Use the preserved At Home section to close.

Check yourself

  1. What is the main goal of this lesson: The child reads a short two-person conversation with expression and understanding.The child reads a short two-person conversation with expression and understanding.
  2. Identify or use this lesson item: ਗੱਲਬਾਤਗੱਲਬਾਤ
  3. What reviewed meaning is attached to ਗੱਲਬਾਤ?
  4. What should you do when a sound, spelling, or meaning is uncertain?Ask a parent, teacher, fluent speaker, or qualified reviewer instead of guessing.
  5. What is one activity you can repeat at home?Perform one dialogue with a family member.
  6. How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
23 Reading Connected Sentences
Learn

The learner reads a short group of sentences about one topic.

Explanation

Connected sentences remain about the same person, place or idea. Example ਮੇਰਾ ਨਾਮ ਅਮਨ ਹੈ।
ਮੈਂ ਅੱਠ ਸਾਲਾਂ ਦਾ ਹਾਂ।
ਮੈਂ ਸਕੂਲ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹਾਂ।
ਮੈਨੂੰ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਪੜ੍ਹਨੀ ਪਸੰਦ ਹੈ। All four sentences are about ਅਮਨ. Reading strategy

  1. Read the first sentence.
  2. Ask who or what the passage is about.
  3. Read the next sentence.
  4. Connect the information.
  5. Retell the main idea.

Example

Connected sentences remain about the same person, place or idea.

Word

ਜੁੜੇ ਹੋਏ ਵਾਕ ਪੜ੍ਹਨਾ

Time

Student: 8-15 minutes. Parent-supported session: 10-20 minutes.

Sound focus

Listen to the complete passage once.

Script focus

ਜੁੜੇ ਹੋਏ ਵਾਕ ਪੜ੍ਹਨਾ

Pronunciation tip

Use a parent or fluent speaker as the spoken model. Roman support is temporary. Punjabi tone, vowel length, dental/retroflex placement, and Gurbani-facing pronunciation must not be guessed.

Listen

Listen to the complete passage once. Then listen sentence by sentence.

Speak

Retell using prompts:

  • Name
  • Age
  • School
  • Preference

Read

Passage 1 — ਮੇਰਾ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ ਮੇਰਾ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ ਛੋਟਾ ਹੈ।
ਮੇਰੇ ਘਰ ਵਿੱਚ ਚਾਰ ਜੀਅ ਹਨ।
ਮੇਰੀ ਮਾਂ ਅਧਿਆਪਕਾ ਹੈ।
ਮੇਰੇ ਪਿਤਾ ਜੀ ਕੰਮ ਉੱਤੇ ਜਾਂਦੇ ਹਨ।
ਮੈਂ ਅਤੇ ਮੇਰੀ ਭੈਣ ਸਕੂਲ ਜਾਂਦੇ ਹਾਂ। The wording and agreement should receive final Punjabi editorial review. Passage 2 — ਮੇਰਾ ਸਕੂਲ ਮੇਰਾ ਸਕੂਲ ਵੱਡਾ ਹੈ।
ਸਕੂਲ ਵਿੱਚ ਕਈ ਕਮਰੇ ਹਨ।
ਮੇਰੀ ਕਲਾਸ ਸਾਫ਼ ਹੈ।
ਮੈਨੂੰ ਆਪਣਾ ਸਕੂਲ ਪਸੰਦ ਹੈ। Passage 3 — ਬਾਗ ਸਾਡੇ ਘਰ ਕੋਲ ਇੱਕ ਬਾਗ ਹੈ।
ਬਾਗ ਵਿੱਚ ਫੁੱਲ ਅਤੇ ਰੁੱਖ ਹਨ।
ਬੱਚੇ ਉੱਥੇ ਖੇਡਦੇ ਹਨ।
ਮੈਨੂੰ ਬਾਗ ਵਿੱਚ ਜਾਣਾ ਪਸੰਦ ਹੈ।

Comprehension

For every passage:

  • What is the passage about?
  • Name two details.
  • Which sentence tells the main idea?
  • What does the speaker like?

Write

Complete a four-sentence personal passage: ਮੇਰਾ ਨਾਮ ______ ਹੈ।
ਮੈਂ ______ ਸਾਲਾਂ ਦਾ/ਦੀ ਹਾਂ।
ਮੈਂ ______ ਜਾਂਦਾ/ਜਾਂਦੀ ਹਾਂ।
ਮੈਨੂੰ ______ ਪਸੰਦ ਹੈ।

Activity
  • Main-topic selection
  • Detail matching
  • Sentence ordering
  • Picture sequence
  • Oral retelling
  • Fill the personal passage

More practice

Pothi-added learning layer: retrieval warm-up, mixed recognition, one meaningful production task, correction-and-retry, a printable practice table, and age-adjusted student and parent delivery. Supplied lesson wording is retained in the Preserved Source Lesson component.

At home

Read one short passage twice. After closing it, tell two facts from memory.

Life lesson

Careful listening, honest questions, and kind correction build confidence.

Child goal

The learner reads a short group of sentences about one topic.

Parent goal

Help the learner practise Reading Connected Sentences in one calm, short session and record questions instead of guessing.

Parent note

Supplied lesson wording is preserved. Added practice remains under review. Accept valid home-language variation and ask a reviewer about uncertain spelling or pronunciation.

Parent script

Say: 'Today we are learning Reading Connected Sentences. First listen, then try. We can pause, ask for help, and practise again.' Use the preserved At Home section to close.

Check yourself

  1. What is the main goal of this lesson: The learner reads a short group of sentences about one topic.The learner reads a short group of sentences about one topic.
  2. Identify or use this lesson item: ਜੁੜੇਜੁੜੇ
  3. What reviewed meaning is attached to ਜੁੜੇ?
  4. What should you do when a sound, spelling, or meaning is uncertain?Ask a parent, teacher, fluent speaker, or qualified reviewer instead of guessing.
  5. What is one activity you can repeat at home?Read one short passage twice.
  6. How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
24 Level 10 Mastery Review
Learn

The learner demonstrates sentence-reading fluency, basic grammar awareness, comprehension and guided writing.

Explanation

Main skills reviewed

  • Complete sentence
  • Word order
  • Spaces and punctuation
  • ਇਹ and ਉਹ
  • ਮੈਂ, ਅਸੀਂ, ਤੁਸੀਂ and ਉਹ
  • ਹੈ, ਹਨ, ਹਾਂ and ਹੋ
  • ਮੇਰਾ, ਮੇਰੀ, ਮੇਰੇ and ਮੇਰੀਆਂ
  • Describing words
  • Action words
  • Masculine and feminine patterns
  • Singular and plural patterns
  • ਨਹੀਂ
  • Question words
  • Location words
  • ਮੇਰੇ ਕੋਲ
  • Joining words
  • Dialogue reading
  • Connected sentences

Example

Main skills reviewed

Word

ਵਾਕ ਪੜ੍ਹਨ ਅਤੇ ਬੁਨਿਆਦੀ ਵਿਆਕਰਨ ਦੀ ਜਾਂਚ

Time

Student: 8-15 minutes. Parent-supported session: 10-20 minutes.

Sound focus

Part 1 — Sentence recognition

Script focus

ਵਾਕ ਪੜ੍ਹਨ ਅਤੇ ਬੁਨਿਆਦੀ ਵਿਆਕਰਨ ਦੀ ਜਾਂਚ

Pronunciation tip

Use a parent or fluent speaker as the spoken model. Roman support is temporary. Punjabi tone, vowel length, dental/retroflex placement, and Gurbani-facing pronunciation must not be guessed.

Listen

Part 1 — Sentence recognition Hear ten sentences and select the matching pictures. Part 2 — Grammar completion Choose:

  • ਹੈ
  • ਹਨ
  • ਹਾਂ
  • ਹੋ

Part 3 — Question understanding Identify whether the question asks for:

  • Person
  • Place
  • Time
  • Reason
  • Method
  • Yes or no

Part 4 — Short passage Listen to a five-sentence passage and answer questions.

Speak

Personal introduction Say five sentences about yourself. Include:

  • Name
  • Age
  • Feeling
  • Family or school
  • One preference

Picture description Use at least four sentences. Question and answer Ask two questions and answer two questions. Short retelling Retell a three- or four-sentence passage.

Read

Sentence set Read 15 familiar-pattern sentences. New sentence set Read 10 unseen sentences containing known vocabulary and grammar. Dialogue Read an eight-line conversation. Passage Read a five- to six-sentence passage.

Comprehension

Answer:

  • Who?
  • What?
  • Where?
  • When?
  • Why?
  • Which detail?
  • What is the main topic?
  • Is the sentence positive or negative?
  • Is it a question or statement?

Write

Part 1 — Arrange words Build three sentences. Part 2 — Complete grammar Choose the correct:

  • Person word
  • Possessive
  • Verb form
  • Sentence ending
  • Location word

Part 3 — Correct errors Repair:

  • Wrong word order
  • Missing space
  • Wrong ਹੈ/ਹਨ
  • Wrong ਹਾਂ/ਹੋ
  • Missing ਨਹੀਂ
  • Missing punctuation

Part 4 — Guided paragraph Write four to six sentences on one topic:

  • My family
  • My school
  • My home
  • My favourite activity
  • My day

Activity

Activity 1 — Complete or incomplete Activity 2 — Arrange the sentence Activity 3 — Choose the correct ending Activity 4 — Positive or negative Activity 5 — Question-word match Activity 6 — Picture description Activity 7 — Dialogue ordering Activity 8 — Passage comprehension Activity 9 — Paragraph builder

More practice

Pothi-added learning layer: retrieval warm-up, mixed recognition, one meaningful production task, correction-and-retry, a printable practice table, and age-adjusted student and parent delivery. Supplied lesson wording is retained in the Preserved Source Lesson component.

At home

Complete one five-minute review:

  1. Read three sentences.
  2. Ask one question.
  3. Make one negative sentence.
  4. Describe one picture.
  5. Write one complete sentence.

Life lesson

Careful listening, honest questions, and kind correction build confidence.

Child goal

The learner demonstrates sentence-reading fluency, basic grammar awareness, comprehension and guided writing.

Parent goal

Help the learner practise Level 10 Mastery Review in one calm, short session and record questions instead of guessing.

Parent note

Supplied lesson wording is preserved. Added practice remains under review. Accept valid home-language variation and ask a reviewer about uncertain spelling or pronunciation.

Parent script

Say: 'Today we are learning Level 10 Mastery Review. First listen, then try. We can pause, ask for help, and practise again.' Use the preserved At Home section to close.

Check yourself

  1. What is the main goal of this lesson: The learner demonstrates sentence-reading fluency, basic grammar awareness, comprehension and guided writing.The learner demonstrates sentence-reading fluency, basic grammar awareness, comprehension and guided writing.
  2. Identify or use this lesson item: ਵਾਕਵਾਕ
  3. What reviewed meaning is attached to ਵਾਕ?sentence
  4. What should you do when a sound, spelling, or meaning is uncertain?Ask a parent, teacher, fluent speaker, or qualified reviewer instead of guessing.
  5. What is one activity you can repeat at home?Complete one five-minute review:
  6. How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.