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Laga Matra: Second Part

ਲਗਾਂ ਮਾਤਰਾਂ: ਦੂਜਾ ਭਾਗ

16 lessons

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1 Lavan
Learn

The child recognises ਲਾਂਵਾਂ and reads the ਏ-type vowel sound after a consonant.

Explanation

Today’s matra ੇ Name ਲਾਂਵਾਂ Sound An ਏ-type vowel sound. Placement ਲਾਂਵਾਂ is written above and to the right of the main letter. Letter building ਕ + ੇ = ਕੇ
ਸ + ੇ = ਸੇ
ਮ + ੇ = ਮੇ
ਦ + ੇ = ਦੇ
ਪ + ੇ = ਪੇ Sound comparison ਕਿ — short ਇ
ਕੀ — long ਈ
ਕੇ — ਏ sound Each form is different.

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Example

Today’s matra

Word

ਲਾਂਵਾਂ — ੇ

Time

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

Sound focus

Listen:

Script focus

ਲਾਂਵਾਂ — ੇ

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: ਕੇ ਸੇ ਮੇ ਦੇ ਪੇ Listen to words:

  • ਸੇਬ
  • ਮੇਲ
  • ਖੇਤ
  • ਰੇਲ
  • ਪੇਟ
  • ਵੇਖ

Play every word:

  1. Slowly
  2. Naturally
  3. With the target part highlighted

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Speak

Repeat: ਕੇ, ਸੇ, ਮੇ, ਦੇ, ਪੇ Repeat:

  • ਸੇਬ
  • ਮੇਲ
  • ਖੇਤ
  • ਰੇਲ
  • ਪੇਟ

Do not turn the sound into ਬਿਹਾਰੀ.

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Read

Sound practice ਕੇ ਖੇ ਗੇ
ਚੇ ਜੇ ਤੇ
ਦੇ ਨੇ ਪੇ
ਮੇ ਰੇ ਲੇ Words

  • ਸੇਬ
  • ਮੇਲ
  • ਖੇਤ
  • ਰੇਲ
  • ਪੇਟ
  • ਵੇਖ
  • ਦੇਰ
  • ਸੇਰ

Blending ਮ + ੇ + ਲ = ਮੇਲ
ਖ + ੇ + ਤ = ਖੇਤ
ਰ + ੇ + ਲ = ਰੇਲ

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Write

Practise: ਕੇ
ਸੇ
ਮੇ
ਦੇ Copy:

  • ਸੇਬ
  • ਮੇਲ
  • ਖੇਤ
  • ਰੇਲ

Placement reminder ਲਾਂਵਾਂ sits above the letter and extends towards the right.

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Activity

Activity 1 — Build ਕੇ ਕ + ੇ Correct: ਕੇ Activity 2 — Find ਲਾਂਵਾਂ

  • ਸੇਬ
  • ਸਿਰ
  • ਸੂਤ

Correct: ਸੇਬ Activity 3 — Match

  • ਸੇਬ — apple
  • ਖੇਤ — field
  • ਰੇਲ — train
  • ਪੇਟ — stomach

Activity 4 — Hear and select spoken model: ਮੇ Choose: ਮੇ

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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

Practise: ਕੇ, ਸੇ, ਮੇ, ਦੇ Read:

  • ਸੇਬ
  • ਮੇਲ
  • ਖੇਤ

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Life lesson

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

Child goal

The child recognises ਲਾਂਵਾਂ and reads the ਏ-type vowel sound after a consonant.

Parent goal

Help the learner practise Lavan 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 Lavan. 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 ਲਾਂਵਾਂ and reads the ਏ-type vowel sound after a consonant.The child recognises ਲਾਂਵਾਂ and reads the ਏ-type vowel sound after a consonant.
  2. Identify or use this lesson item: ਲਾਂਵਾਂਲਾਂਵਾਂ
  3. What reviewed meaning is attached to ਲਾਂਵਾਂ?
  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?Practise:
  6. How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
2 Lavan Word Families
Learn

The child reads ਲਾਂਵਾਂ in different positions and words.

Explanation

ਲਾਂਵਾਂ may appear in: The first part of a word

  • ਮੇਲ
  • ਸੇਬ
  • ਖੇਤ

The middle of a longer word

  • ਸਵੇਰ
  • ਦਲੇਰ

More than one spoken unit

  • ਮੇ-ਲਾ
  • ਦੇ-ਰਾ

Only words made from taught signs should be used for independent reading.

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Example

ਲਾਂਵਾਂ may appear in:

Word

ਲਾਂਵਾਂ ਵਾਲੇ ਸ਼ਬਦ

Time

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

Sound focus

Listen to:

Script focus

ਲਾਂਵਾਂ 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:

  • ਮੇਲ
  • ਸੇਬ
  • ਖੇਤ
  • ਦੇਰ
  • ਸਵੇਰ
  • ਦਲੇਰ

Identify the ਏ-type sound.

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Speak

Repeat the words slowly by parts: ਸ + ੇ + ਬ = ਸੇਬ ਖ + ੇ + ਤ = ਖੇਤ ਸ + ਵ + ੇ + ਰ = ਸਵੇਰ Then say each naturally.

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Read

Set 1 ਸੇਬ
ਮੇਲ
ਖੇਤ
ਦੇਰ Set 2 ਰੇਲ
ਵੇਖ
ਪੇਟ
ਸੇਰ Set 3 ਸਵੇਰ
ਦਲੇਰ
ਮੇਲਾ Words containing a second previously learned matra remain acceptable when all signs are known.

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Write

Complete:

  • ਸ_ਬ
  • ਮ_ਲ
  • ਖ_ਤ
  • ਰ_ਲ

Correct:

  • ਸੇਬ
  • ਮੇਲ
  • ਖੇਤ
  • ਰੇਲ

Hear and write:

  • ਮੇਲ
  • ਦੇਰ
  • ਸੇਬ

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Activity

Activity 1 — Sort Words containing ਲਾਂਵਾਂ and words without it. Activity 2 — Find the target part Highlight ੇ in each word. Activity 3 — Build from letter tiles Build:

  • ਖੇਤ
  • ਰੇਲ
  • ਸੇਬ

Activity 4 — Read a new word Use a real, reviewed word containing known signs.

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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 three words. For each:

  1. Find ਲਾਂਵਾਂ.
  2. Read the word slowly.
  3. Read it naturally.
  4. Write it once.

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Life lesson

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

Child goal

The child reads ਲਾਂਵਾਂ in different positions and words.

Parent goal

Help the learner practise Lavan Word Families 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 Lavan Word Families. 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 ਲਾਂਵਾਂ in different positions and words.The child reads ਲਾਂਵਾਂ in different positions and words.
  2. Identify or use this lesson item: ਲਾਂਵਾਂਲਾਂਵਾਂ
  3. What reviewed meaning is attached to ਲਾਂਵਾਂ?
  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 words.
  6. How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
3 Dulavan
Learn

The child recognises ਦੁਲਾਂਵਾਂ and reads the ਐ-type vowel sound.

Explanation

Today’s matra ੈ Name ਦੁਲਾਂਵਾਂ Sound An ਐ-type vowel sound. Placement ਦੁਲਾਂਵਾਂ is written above the main consonant. Letter building ਕ + ੈ = ਕੈ
ਸ + ੈ = ਸੈ
ਮ + ੈ = ਮੈ
ਪ + ੈ = ਪੈ
ਬ + ੈ = ਬੈ Contrast ਕੇ — ਲਾਂਵਾਂ
ਕੈ — ਦੁਲਾਂਵਾਂ These are different sounds.

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Example

Today’s matra

Word

ਦੁਲਾਂਵਾਂ — ੈ

Time

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

Sound focus

Listen:

Script focus

ਦੁਲਾਂਵਾਂ — ੈ

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: ਕੈ ਸੈ ਮੈ ਪੈ ਬੈ Listen to words:

  • ਪੈਰ
  • ਬੈਲ
  • ਮੈਲ
  • ਕੈਦ
  • ਭੈਣ
  • ਪੈਸਾ

The word ਭੈਣ contains no new visible vowel sign apart from ਦੁਲਾਂਵਾਂ, but pronunciation should be modelled carefully.

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Speak

Repeat: ਕੈ, ਸੈ, ਮੈ, ਪੈ, ਬੈ Repeat:

  • ਪੈਰ
  • ਬੈਲ
  • ਮੈਲ
  • ਕੈਦ
  • ਪੈਸਾ

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Read

Sound practice ਕੈ ਖੈ ਗੈ
ਚੈ ਜੈ ਤੈ
ਦੈ ਨੈ ਪੈ
ਮੈ ਰੈ ਲੈ Words

  • ਪੈਰ
  • ਬੈਲ
  • ਮੈਲ
  • ਕੈਦ
  • ਪੈਸਾ
  • ਵੈਰ
  • ਭੈਣ

Blending ਪ + ੈ + ਰ = ਪੈਰ
ਬ + ੈ + ਲ = ਬੈਲ
ਮ + ੈ + ਲ = ਮੈਲ

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Write

Practise: ਕੈ
ਮੈ
ਪੈ
ਬੈ Copy:

  • ਪੈਰ
  • ਬੈਲ
  • ਮੈਲ
  • ਕੈਦ

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Activity

Activity 1 — Build ਕੈ ਕ + ੈ Correct: ਕੈ Activity 2 — Find ਦੁਲਾਂਵਾਂ

  • ਪੈਰ
  • ਪੀਰ
  • ਪਾਰ

Correct: ਪੈਰ Activity 3 — Match

  • ਪੈਰ — foot
  • ਬੈਲ — ox
  • ਮੈਲ — dirt
  • ਕੈਦ — captivity

Activity 4 — Hear and select spoken model: ਪੈ Choose: ਪੈ

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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

Practise: ਕੈ, ਮੈ, ਪੈ, ਬੈ Read:

  • ਪੈਰ
  • ਬੈਲ
  • ਮੈਲ

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Life lesson

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

Child goal

The child recognises ਦੁਲਾਂਵਾਂ and reads the ਐ-type vowel sound.

Parent goal

Help the learner practise Dulavan 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 Dulavan. 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 ਦੁਲਾਂਵਾਂ and reads the ਐ-type vowel sound.The child recognises ਦੁਲਾਂਵਾਂ and reads the ਐ-type vowel sound.
  2. Identify or use this lesson item: ਦੁਲਾਂਵਾਂਦੁਲਾਂਵਾਂ
  3. What reviewed meaning is attached to ਦੁਲਾਂਵਾਂ?
  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?Practise:
  6. How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
4 Lavan and Dulavan
Learn

The child distinguishes ੇ and ੈ in listening, reading and writing.

Explanation

Lavan ੇ Example: ਕੇ Dulavan ੈ Example: ਕੈ Contrast pairs ਕੇ / ਕੈ
ਸੇ / ਸੈ
ਮੇ / ਮੈ
ਪੇ / ਪੈ
ਬੇ / ਬੈ The signs and sounds are different.

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Example

Lavan

Word

ਲਾਂਵਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਦੁਲਾਂਵਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਫ਼ਰਕ

Time

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

Sound focus

Listen:

Script focus

ਲਾਂਵਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਦੁਲਾਂਵਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਫ਼ਰਕ

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:

  • ਕੇ / ਕੈ
  • ਮੇ / ਮੈ
  • ਪੇ / ਪੈ
  • ਸੇ / ਸੈ

Choose the correct written form.

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Speak

Repeat: ਕੇ — ਕੈ ਮੇ — ਮੈ ਪੇ — ਪੈ Do not merge the sounds.

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Read

Lavan words

  • ਸੇਬ
  • ਮੇਲ
  • ਖੇਤ
  • ਰੇਲ

Dulavan words

  • ਪੈਰ
  • ਬੈਲ
  • ਮੈਲ
  • ਕੈਦ

Mixed reading ਸੇਬ
ਪੈਰ
ਮੇਲ
ਬੈਲ
ਖੇਤ
ਮੈਲ
ਰੇਲ
ਕੈਦ

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Write

Choose the correct matra: ਕ_
Target: ਕੇ Correct: ਕੇ ਕ_
Target: ਕੈ Correct: ਕੈ Complete:

  • ਸ_ਬ
  • ਪ_ਰ
  • ਮ_ਲ
  • ਖ_ਤ

Correct:

  • ਸੇਬ
  • ਪੈਰ
  • ਮੈਲ or ਮੇਲ according to spoken model
  • ਖੇਤ

The app must use spoken model and context to remove ambiguity.

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Activity

Activity 1 — Sort words Under:

  • ਲਾਂਵਾਂ
  • ਦੁਲਾਂਵਾਂ

Activity 2 — Hear and write spoken model: ਬੈ Write: ਬੈ Activity 3 — Correct the sign Replace ੇ with ੈ where required. Activity 4 — Read unseen combinations

  • ਨੇ / ਨੈ
  • ਰੇ / ਰੈ
  • ਲੇ / ਲੈ
  • ਦੇ / ਦੈ

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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 two cards:

  • ੇ
  • ੈ

Play a sound from the app. The child selects the correct sign.

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Life lesson

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

Child goal

The child distinguishes ੇ and ੈ in listening, reading and writing.

Parent goal

Help the learner practise Lavan and Dulavan 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 Lavan and Dulavan. 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 ੇ and ੈ in listening, reading and writing.The child distinguishes ੇ and ੈ in listening, reading and writing.
  2. Identify or use this lesson item: ਲਾਂਵਾਂਲਾਂਵਾਂ
  3. What reviewed meaning is attached to ਲਾਂਵਾਂ?
  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 two cards:
  6. How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
5 Hora
Learn

The child recognises ਹੋੜਾ and reads the ਓ-type vowel sound after a consonant.

Explanation

Today’s matra ੋ Name ਹੋੜਾ Sound An ਓ-type vowel sound. Placement ਹੋੜਾ is written above and to the right of the consonant. Letter building ਕ + ੋ = ਕੋ
ਸ + ੋ = ਸੋ
ਮ + ੋ = ਮੋ
ਦ + ੋ = ਦੋ
ਰ + ੋ = ਰੋ

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Example

Today’s matra

Word

ਹੋੜਾ — ੋ

Time

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

Sound focus

Listen:

Script focus

ਹੋੜਾ — ੋ

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: ਕੋ ਸੋ ਮੋ ਦੋ ਰੋ Listen to words:

  • ਮੋਰ
  • ਚੋਰ
  • ਕੋਟ
  • ਗੋਲ
  • ਤੋਲ
  • ਹੋਰ
  • ਦੋ

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Speak

Repeat: ਕੋ, ਸੋ, ਮੋ, ਦੋ, ਰੋ Repeat:

  • ਮੋਰ
  • ਚੋਰ
  • ਕੋਟ
  • ਗੋਲ
  • ਤੋਲ

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Read

Sound practice ਕੋ ਖੋ ਗੋ
ਚੋ ਜੋ ਤੋ
ਦੋ ਨੋ ਪੋ
ਮੋ ਰੋ ਲੋ Words

  • ਮੋਰ
  • ਚੋਰ
  • ਕੋਟ
  • ਗੋਲ
  • ਤੋਲ
  • ਹੋਰ
  • ਦੋ
  • ਸੋ

Blending ਮ + ੋ + ਰ = ਮੋਰ
ਕ + ੋ + ਟ = ਕੋਟ
ਗ + ੋ + ਲ = ਗੋਲ

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Write

Practise: ਕੋ
ਸੋ
ਮੋ
ਰੋ Copy:

  • ਮੋਰ
  • ਕੋਟ
  • ਗੋਲ
  • ਤੋਲ

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Activity

Activity 1 — Build ਕੋ ਕ + ੋ Correct: ਕੋ Activity 2 — Find ਹੋੜਾ

  • ਮੋਰ
  • ਮਾਰ
  • ਮੀਰ

Correct: ਮੋਰ Activity 3 — Match

  • ਮੋਰ — peacock
  • ਕੋਟ — coat
  • ਗੋਲ — round
  • ਤੋਲ — weigh

Activity 4 — Hear and choose spoken model: ਦੋ Choose: ਦੋ

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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

Practise: ਕੋ, ਸੋ, ਮੋ, ਰੋ Read:

  • ਮੋਰ
  • ਕੋਟ
  • ਗੋਲ

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Life lesson

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

Child goal

The child recognises ਹੋੜਾ and reads the ਓ-type vowel sound after a consonant.

Parent goal

Help the learner practise Hora 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 Hora. 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 ਹੋੜਾ and reads the ਓ-type vowel sound after a consonant.The child recognises ਹੋੜਾ and reads the ਓ-type vowel sound after a consonant.
  2. Identify or use this lesson item: ਹੋੜਾਹੋੜਾ
  3. What reviewed meaning is attached to ਹੋੜਾ?
  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?Practise:
  6. How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
6 Hora Word Families
Learn

The child reads ਹੋੜਾ in short and longer words.

Explanation

Words with ਹੋੜਾ include:

  • ਮੋਰ
  • ਕੋਟ
  • ਗੋਲ
  • ਤੋਲ
  • ਸੋਨਾ
  • ਰੋਟੀ
  • ਘੋੜਾ

The words ਸੋਨਾ, ਰੋਟੀ and ਘੋੜਾ combine ਹੋੜਾ with previously learned matras. Reading strategy For ਰੋਟੀ:

  1. Read ਰੋ.
  2. Read ਟੀ.
  3. Join them: ਰੋਟੀ.

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Example

Words with ਹੋੜਾ include:

Word

ਹੋੜਾ ਵਾਲੇ ਸ਼ਬਦ

Time

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

Sound focus

Listen to:

Script focus

ਹੋੜਾ 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:

  • ਮੋਰ
  • ਕੋਟ
  • ਸੋਨਾ
  • ਰੋਟੀ
  • ਘੋੜਾ

Hear the target ਓ sound in each word.

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Speak

Repeat by spoken parts: ਰੋ — ਟੀ ਸੋ — ਨਾ ਘੋ — ੜਾ Then say the complete words naturally.

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Read

Short words ਮੋਰ
ਕੋਟ
ਗੋਲ
ਤੋਲ Longer words ਸੋਨਾ
ਰੋਟੀ
ਘੋੜਾ
ਦੋਰਾ Mixed matras Read:

  • ਰੋਟੀ
  • ਸੋਨਾ
  • ਘੋੜਾ
  • ਕੋਟ

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Write

Complete:

  • ਮ_ਰ
  • ਕ_ਟ
  • ਗ_ਲ
  • ਰ_ਟੀ

Correct:

  • ਮੋਰ
  • ਕੋਟ
  • ਗੋਲ
  • ਰੋਟੀ

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Activity

Activity 1 — Divide into spoken parts ਰੋਟੀ → ਰੋ / ਟੀ Activity 2 — Build from tiles Build:

  • ਸੋਨਾ
  • ਰੋਟੀ
  • ਘੋੜਾ

Activity 3 — Find all ਹੋੜਾ signs Activity 4 — Read without spoken model

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At home

Read:

  • ਮੋਰ
  • ਰੋਟੀ
  • ਸੋਨਾ

Point to ਹੋੜਾ in every word.

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Life lesson

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

Child goal

The child reads ਹੋੜਾ in short and longer words.

Parent goal

Help the learner practise Hora Word Families 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 Hora Word Families. 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 ਹੋੜਾ in short and longer words.The child reads ਹੋੜਾ in short and longer words.
  2. Identify or use this lesson item: ਹੋੜਾਹੋੜਾ
  3. What reviewed meaning is attached to ਹੋੜਾ?
  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:
  6. How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
7 Kanaura
Learn

The child recognises ਕਨੌੜਾ and reads the ਔ-type vowel sound after a consonant.

Explanation

Today’s matra ੌ Name ਕਨੌੜਾ Sound An ਔ-type vowel sound. Placement ਕਨੌੜਾ appears above and to the right of the consonant. Letter building ਕ + ੌ = ਕੌ
ਚ + ੌ = ਚੌ
ਨ + ੌ = ਨੌ
ਮ + ੌ = ਮੌ
ਦ + ੌ = ਦੌ Contrast ਕੋ — ਹੋੜਾ
ਕੌ — ਕਨੌੜਾ

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Example

Today’s matra

Word

ਕਨੌੜਾ — ੌ

Time

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

Sound focus

Listen:

Script focus

ਕਨੌੜਾ — ੌ

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: ਕੌ ਚੌ ਨੌ ਮੌ ਦੌ Listen to words:

  • ਚੌਲ
  • ਚੌਕ
  • ਮੌਸਮ
  • ਨੌਕਰ
  • ਦੌੜ
  • ਪੌਦਾ

Words containing ੜ or ਕੰਨਾ remain decodable because those elements were previously taught.

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Speak

Repeat: ਕੌ, ਚੌ, ਨੌ, ਮੌ, ਦੌ Repeat:

  • ਚੌਲ
  • ਚੌਕ
  • ਮੌਸਮ
  • ਨੌਕਰ
  • ਪੌਦਾ

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Read

Sound practice ਕੌ ਖੌ ਗੌ
ਚੌ ਜੌ ਤੌ
ਦੌ ਨੌ ਪੌ
ਮੌ ਰੌ ਲੌ Words

  • ਚੌਲ
  • ਚੌਕ
  • ਮੌਸਮ
  • ਨੌਕਰ
  • ਪੌਦਾ
  • ਦੌੜ

Blending ਚ + ੌ + ਲ = ਚੌਲ
ਚ + ੌ + ਕ = ਚੌਕ
ਮ + ੌ + ਸ + ਮ = ਮੌਸਮ

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Write

Practise: ਕੌ
ਚੌ
ਨੌ
ਮੌ Copy:

  • ਚੌਲ
  • ਚੌਕ
  • ਮੌਸਮ
  • ਨੌਕਰ

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Activity

Activity 1 — Build ਕੌ ਕ + ੌ Correct: ਕੌ Activity 2 — Find ਕਨੌੜਾ

  • ਚੌਲ
  • ਚੋਲ
  • ਚਾਲ

Correct: ਚੌਲ Activity 3 — Match

  • ਚੌਲ — rice
  • ਚੌਕ — square or junction
  • ਮੌਸਮ — weather
  • ਨੌਕਰ — worker or servant, taught with respectful context

Activity 4 — Hear and select spoken model: ਮੌ Choose: ਮੌ

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At home

Practise: ਕੌ, ਚੌ, ਨੌ, ਮੌ Read:

  • ਚੌਲ
  • ਚੌਕ
  • ਮੌਸਮ

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Life lesson

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

Child goal

The child recognises ਕਨੌੜਾ and reads the ਔ-type vowel sound after a consonant.

Parent goal

Help the learner practise Kanaura 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 Kanaura. 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 ਕਨੌੜਾ and reads the ਔ-type vowel sound after a consonant.The child recognises ਕਨੌੜਾ and reads the ਔ-type vowel sound after a consonant.
  2. Identify or use this lesson item: ਕਨੌੜਾਕਨੌੜਾ
  3. What reviewed meaning is attached to ਕਨੌੜਾ?
  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?Practise:
  6. How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
8 Hora and Kanaura
Learn

The child distinguishes ੋ and ੌ.

Explanation

Hora ੋ Example: ਕੋ Kanaura ੌ Example: ਕੌ Contrast pairs ਕੋ / ਕੌ
ਸੋ / ਸੌ
ਮੋ / ਮੌ
ਦੋ / ਦੌ
ਨੋ / ਨੌ

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Example

Hora

Word

ਹੋੜਾ ਅਤੇ ਕਨੌੜਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਫ਼ਰਕ

Time

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

Sound focus

Listen:

Script focus

ਹੋੜਾ ਅਤੇ ਕਨੌੜਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਫ਼ਰਕ

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:

  • ਕੋ / ਕੌ
  • ਮੋ / ਮੌ
  • ਦੋ / ਦੌ
  • ਨੋ / ਨੌ

Choose which written form matches the spoken model.

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Speak

Repeat: ਕੋ — ਕੌ ਮੋ — ਮੌ ਦੋ — ਦੌ Keep the two sounds distinct.

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Read

Hora words

  • ਮੋਰ
  • ਕੋਟ
  • ਗੋਲ
  • ਤੋਲ

Kanaura words

  • ਚੌਲ
  • ਚੌਕ
  • ਮੌਸਮ
  • ਨੌਕਰ

Mixed reading ਮੋਰ
ਚੌਲ
ਕੋਟ
ਚੌਕ
ਗੋਲ
ਮੌਸਮ
ਤੋਲ
ਨੌਕਰ

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Write

Complete according to spoken model: ਕ_
Target: ਕੋ Correct: ਕੋ ਕ_
Target: ਕੌ Correct: ਕੌ Complete:

  • ਮ_ਰ
  • ਚ_ਲ
  • ਕ_ਟ
  • ਚ_ਕ

Correct:

  • ਮੋਰ
  • ਚੌਲ
  • ਕੋਟ
  • ਚੌਕ

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Activity

Activity 1 — Sort Under:

  • ਹੋੜਾ
  • ਕਨੌੜਾ

Activity 2 — Hear and write Activity 3 — Replace the incorrect sign Activity 4 — Unseen combinations

  • ਲੋ / ਲੌ
  • ਰੋ / ਰੌ
  • ਪੋ / ਪੌ
  • ਜੋ / ਜੌ

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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 two cards:

  • ੋ
  • ੌ

Play spoken model and select the correct sign.

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Life lesson

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

Child goal

The child distinguishes ੋ and ੌ.

Parent goal

Help the learner practise Hora and Kanaura 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 Hora and Kanaura. 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 ੋ and ੌ.The child distinguishes ੋ and ੌ.
  2. Identify or use this lesson item: ਹੋੜਾਹੋੜਾ
  3. What reviewed meaning is attached to ਹੋੜਾ?
  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 two cards:
  6. How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
9 Independent Vowels
Learn

The child learns the four remaining independent vowel forms.

Explanation

Vowels at the beginning of words use vowel carriers. Lavan form ੲ + ੇ = ਏ Dulavan form ਅ + ੈ = ਐ Hora form ੳ + ੋ = ਓ Kanaura form ੳ + ੌ = ਔ Complete independent vowels ਅ ਆ
ਇ ਈ
ਉ ਊ
ਏ ਐ
ਓ ਔ

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Example

Vowels at the beginning of words use vowel carriers.

Word

ਏ, ਐ, ਓ ਅਤੇ ਔ

Time

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

Sound focus

Listen:

Script focus

ਏ, ਐ, ਓ ਅਤੇ ਔ

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: ਏ — ਐ ਓ — ਔ Listen to words: ਏ

  • ਏਕਤਾ
  • ਏੜੀ

ਐ

  • ਐਨਕ
  • ਐਤਵਾਰ

ਓ

  • ਓਸ
  • ਓਟ

ਔ

  • ਔਰਤ
  • ਔਖਾ

Every word should be paired with a clear image or explanation.

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Speak

Repeat: ਏ, ਐ, ਓ, ਔ Repeat:

  • ਏੜੀ
  • ਐਨਕ
  • ਓਸ
  • ਔਰਤ

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Read

Read: ਏ
ਐ
ਓ
ਔ Match:

  • ਏ — ਏੜੀ
  • ਐ — ਐਨਕ
  • ਓ — ਓਸ
  • ਔ — ਔਰਤ

Review the complete set: ਅ ਆ ਇ ਈ ਉ ਊ ਏ ਐ ਓ ਔ

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Write

Copy: ਏ ਐ
ਓ ਔ Then write all ten independent vowels: ਅ ਆ ਇ ਈ ਉ ਊ ਏ ਐ ਓ ਔ

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Activity

Activity 1 — Match sound and form spoken model: ਐ Choose: ਐ Activity 2 — Complete the pairs ਏ — ___ Correct: ਐ ਓ — ___ Correct: ਔ Activity 3 — Picture match

  • ਐਨਕ → ਐ
  • ਓਸ → ਓ
  • ਔਰਤ → ਔ

Activity 4 — Find the vowel carrier Show how each form is built.

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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

Say: ਏ — ਐ
ਓ — ਔ Point to the correct written form.

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Life lesson

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

Child goal

The child learns the four remaining independent vowel forms.

Parent goal

Help the learner practise Independent Vowels 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 Independent Vowels. 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 learns the four remaining independent vowel forms.The child learns the four remaining independent vowel forms.
  2. Identify or use this lesson item: ਏਏ
  3. What reviewed meaning is attached to ਏ?independent vowel ay
  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?Say:
  6. How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
10 Complete Matra Chart
Learn

The child understands the complete ten-vowel pattern.

Explanation

Complete pattern with ਕ Pattern Form ਮੁਕਤਾ ਕ ਕੰਨਾ ਕਾ ਸਿਹਾਰੀ ਕਿ ਬਿਹਾਰੀ ਕੀ ਔਂਕੜ ਕੁ ਦੁਲੈਂਕੜ ਕੂ ਲਾਂਵਾਂ ਕੇ ਦੁਲਾਂਵਾਂ ਕੈ ਹੋੜਾ ਕੋ ਕਨੌੜਾ ਕੌ Complete independent vowel set ਅ ਆ ਇ ਈ ਉ ਊ ਏ ਐ ਓ ਔ Placement groups No visible sign

  • ਮੁਕਤਾ

Right side

  • ਕੰਨਾ
  • ਬਿਹਾਰੀ

Before visually

  • ਸਿਹਾਰੀ

Below

  • ਔਂਕੜ
  • ਦੁਲੈਂਕੜ

Above

  • ਲਾਂਵਾਂ
  • ਦੁਲਾਂਵਾਂ
  • ਹੋੜਾ
  • ਕਨੌੜਾ

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Example

Complete pattern with ਕ

Word

ਪੂਰੀ ਮਾਤਰਾ ਸਾਰਣੀ

Time

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

Sound focus

Listen to the complete sequence:

Script focus

ਪੂਰੀ ਮਾਤਰਾ ਸਾਰਣੀ

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 sequence: ਕ, ਕਾ, ਕਿ, ਕੀ, ਕੁ, ਕੂ, ਕੇ, ਕੈ, ਕੋ, ਕੌ Then hear it in random order. Examples:

  • ਕੈ
  • ਕੁ
  • ਕੋ
  • ਕੀ
  • ਕਾ
  • ਕੇ

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Speak

Say the complete sequence slowly. Then say the forms in random order when shown. Contrast groups ਕਿ — ਕੀ ਕੁ — ਕੂ ਕੇ — ਕੈ ਕੋ — ਕੌ

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Read

Read the complete row: ਕ ਕਾ ਕਿ ਕੀ ਕੁ ਕੂ ਕੇ ਕੈ ਕੋ ਕੌ Then use:

  • ਸ
  • ਮ
  • ਨ
  • ਰ
  • ਪ

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Write

Complete: ਕ ਕਾ ਕਿ ਕੀ ਕੁ ਕੂ ___ ___ ___ ___ Correct: ਕੇ ਕੈ ਕੋ ਕੌ Write all ten forms from spoken model.

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Activity

Activity 1 — Matra placement sorting Activity 2 — Sound-to-form matching Activity 3 — Find the incorrect sign Activity 4 — Build the full row Activity 5 — Name the matra Show: ਮੈ Correct: ਦੁਲਾਂਵਾਂ

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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

Practise one complete row: ਮ, ਮਾ, ਮਿ, ਮੀ, ਮੁ, ਮੂ, ਮੇ, ਮੈ, ਮੋ, ਮੌ Then read five forms randomly.

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Life lesson

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

Child goal

The child understands the complete ten-vowel pattern.

Parent goal

Help the learner practise Complete Matra Chart 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 Matra Chart. 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 the complete ten-vowel pattern.The child understands the complete ten-vowel pattern.
  2. Identify or use this lesson item: ਪੂਰੀਪੂਰੀ
  3. What reviewed meaning is attached to ਪੂਰੀ?
  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?Practise one complete row:
  6. How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
11 Complete Muharni
Learn

The child practises the full vowel pattern with different consonants.

Explanation

Muharni helps connect:

  • Letter
  • Matra
  • Sound
  • Placement

It must not become only a memorised song. Full row ਕ ਕਾ ਕਿ ਕੀ ਕੁ ਕੂ ਕੇ ਕੈ ਕੋ ਕੌ

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Example

Muharni helps connect:

Word

ਪੂਰੀ ਮੁਹਾਰਨੀ

Time

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

Sound focus

Listen to rows:

Script focus

ਪੂਰੀ ਮੁਹਾਰਨੀ

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 rows: ਕ ਕਾ ਕਿ ਕੀ ਕੁ ਕੂ ਕੇ ਕੈ ਕੋ ਕੌ
ਸ ਸਾ ਸਿ ਸੀ ਸੁ ਸੂ ਸੇ ਸੈ ਸੋ ਸੌ
ਮ ਮਾ ਮਿ ਮੀ ਮੁ ਮੂ ਮੇ ਮੈ ਮੋ ਮੌ
ਨ ਨਾ ਨਿ ਨੀ ਨੁ ਨੂ ਨੇ ਨੈ ਨੋ ਨੌ
ਰ ਰਾ ਰਿ ਰੀ ਰੁ ਰੂ ਰੇ ਰੈ ਰੋ ਰੌ Use slow and natural versions.

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Speak

Repeat one row at a time. Focus on:

  • Short versus long
  • ਕੇ versus ਕੈ
  • ਕੋ versus ਕੌ
  • Correct ਸਿਹਾਰੀ placement

Do not reward speed over accuracy.

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Read

Ordered rows Read three complete rows. Random forms

  • ਮੈ
  • ਨੂ
  • ਰੋ
  • ਸਿ
  • ਕੌ
  • ਪੇ
  • ਤਾ
  • ਦੂ
  • ਲੈ
  • ਖੋ

Reverse order Optional advanced practice: ਕੌ ਕੋ ਕੈ ਕੇ ਕੂ ਕੁ ਕੀ ਕਿ ਕਾ ਕ

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Write

Complete: ਮ ਮਾ ਮਿ ਮੀ ਮੁ ਮੂ ___ ___ ___ ___ Correct: ਮੇ ਮੈ ਮੋ ਮੌ The app says random sound units. The child writes:

  • ਸੇ
  • ਨੌ
  • ਰੂ
  • ਪੈ
  • ਕਿ

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Activity

Activity 1 — Build one full row Activity 2 — Random reading Activity 3 — Hear and place the sign Activity 4 — Find the repeated matra Activity 5 — Correct the row Find one form using the wrong sign.

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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

Practise one row in order. Then mix the same ten forms and read them randomly.

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Life lesson

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

Child goal

The child practises the full vowel pattern with different consonants.

Parent goal

Help the learner practise Complete Muharni 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 Muharni. 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 practises the full vowel pattern with different consonants.The child practises the full vowel pattern with different consonants.
  2. Identify or use this lesson item: ਪੂਰੀਪੂਰੀ
  3. What reviewed meaning is attached to ਪੂਰੀ?
  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?Practise one row in order.
  6. How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
12 Mixed Matra Words
Learn

The child reads words containing different learned matras.

Explanation

A word may contain more than one vowel pattern. Example ਰੋਟੀ ਰੋ — ਹੋੜਾ
ਟੀ — ਬਿਹਾਰੀ Example ਪੈਸਾ ਪੈ — ਦੁਲਾਂਵਾਂ
ਸਾ — ਕੰਨਾ Example ਸਵੇਰ ਸ — ਮੁਕਤਾ
ਵੇ — ਲਾਂਵਾਂ
ਰ — ਮੁਕਤਾ Reading steps

  1. Find each letter.
  2. Identify each matra.
  3. Read each spoken part.
  4. Join the parts.
  5. Read naturally.

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Example

A word may contain more than one vowel pattern.

Word

ਮਿਲੀਆਂ-ਜੁਲੀਆਂ ਮਾਤਰਾਵਾਂ ਵਾਲੇ ਸ਼ਬਦ

Time

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

Sound focus

Listen to:

Script focus

ਮਿਲੀਆਂ-ਜੁਲੀਆਂ ਮਾਤਰਾਵਾਂ 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:

  • ਰੋਟੀ
  • ਪੈਸਾ
  • ਸੋਨਾ
  • ਸਵੇਰ
  • ਪੌਦਾ
  • ਮੇਲਾ
  • ਨੌਕਰ
  • ਦਲੇਰ

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Speak

Repeat by parts: ਰੋ — ਟੀ ਪੈ — ਸਾ ਸ — ਵੇਰ ਪੌ — ਦਾ Then speak the whole word naturally.

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Read

Set 1 ਰੋਟੀ
ਸੋਨਾ
ਮੇਲਾ
ਪੈਸਾ Set 2 ਸਵੇਰ
ਦਲੇਰ
ਪੌਦਾ
ਨੌਕਰ Set 3 ਘੋੜਾ
ਮੌਸਮ
ਦੋਰਾ
ਖੇਡ Matra hunt For each word, identify every visible matra.

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Write

Hear and write:

  • ਰੋਟੀ
  • ਪੈਸਾ
  • ਸੋਨਾ
  • ਮੇਲਾ

Complete:

  • ਰ_ਟ_
  • ਪ_ਸ_
  • ਸ_ਨ_
  • ਮ_ਲ_

Correct according to the spoken model.

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Activity

Activity 1 — Match word and picture Activity 2 — Break into spoken parts Activity 3 — Identify two matras Activity 4 — Build from tiles Activity 5 — Read a new mixed word Use only reviewed real words.

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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 three mixed words. For each:

  1. Circle the matras.
  2. Read each part.
  3. Read the whole word.
  4. Write the word once.

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Life lesson

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

Child goal

The child reads words containing different learned matras.

Parent goal

Help the learner practise Mixed Matra 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 Mixed Matra 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 reads words containing different learned matras.The child reads words containing different learned matras.
  2. Identify or use this lesson item: ਮਿਲੀਆਂਮਿਲੀਆਂ
  3. What reviewed meaning is attached to ਮਿਲੀਆਂ?
  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 mixed words.
  6. How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
13 Longer Words
Learn

The child uses syllable division to read longer words without guessing.

Explanation

Longer words can be divided into manageable spoken parts. Examples ਟਮਾਟਰ ਟ — ਮਾ — ਟਰ ਨਾਰੀਅਲ ਨਾ — ਰੀ — ਅਲ ਦਰਵਾਜਾ ਦਰ — ਵਾ — ਜਾ The standard spelling and pronunciation of every longer word must be editorially verified before release. Reading strategy

  • Do not guess from the picture.
  • Do not read only the first letter.
  • Find each sound unit.
  • Join the parts slowly.
  • Read the whole word naturally.

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Example

Longer words can be divided into manageable spoken parts.

Word

ਲੰਮੇ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪੜ੍ਹੋ

Time

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

Sound focus

Listen to:

Script focus

ਲੰਮੇ ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪੜ੍ਹੋ

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:

  • ਟਮਾਟਰ
  • ਨਾਰੀਅਲ
  • ਦਰਵਾਜਾ
  • ਪਪੀਤਾ
  • ਕਬੂਤਰ
  • ਮਦਾਰੀ

Use only words containing signs already taught.

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Speak

Repeat by parts: ਟ — ਮਾ — ਟਰ ਨਾ — ਰੀ — ਅਲ ਕ — ਬੂ — ਤਰ Then repeat each complete word.

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Read

Two-part words

  • ਰੋਟੀ
  • ਮੇਲਾ
  • ਸੋਨਾ
  • ਪੌਦਾ

Three-part words

  • ਟਮਾਟਰ
  • ਨਾਰੀਅਲ
  • ਕਬੂਤਰ
  • ਪਪੀਤਾ

Reading without pictures Pictures disappear after the first guided attempt.

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Write

Divide into parts:

  • ਰੋਟੀ
  • ਟਮਾਟਰ
  • ਕਬੂਤਰ

Copy one word at a time. Leave no spaces inside one word.

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Activity

Activity 1 — Tap each spoken part Activity 2 — Join word parts Activity 3 — Remove an incorrect space Incorrect: ਕ ਬੂ ਤਰ Correct: ਕਬੂਤਰ Activity 4 — Read an unfamiliar longer word The word must use known letters and matras.

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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 one longer word.

  1. Say it slowly.
  2. Clap its spoken parts.
  3. Read it.
  4. Write it once.

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Life lesson

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

Child goal

The child uses syllable division to read longer words without guessing.

Parent goal

Help the learner practise Longer 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 Longer 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 syllable division to read longer words without guessing.The child uses syllable division to read longer words without guessing.
  2. Identify or use this lesson item: ਲੰਮੇਲੰਮੇ
  3. What reviewed meaning is attached to ਲੰਮੇ?
  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 one longer word.
  6. How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
14 Phrases and Sentences
Learn

The child reads controlled phrases and simple sentences containing known matras.

Explanation

A phrase A phrase gives part of an idea. Example: ਲਾਲ ਫਲ A sentence A sentence gives a complete idea. Example: ਇਹ ਲਾਲ ਫਲ ਹੈ। Some high-frequency words such as ਇਹ and ਹੈ may be taught as reviewed heart words before every spelling feature is formally analysed. They must be clearly labelled: ਯਾਦ ਵਾਲਾ ਸ਼ਬਦ — Heart word Reading behaviour

  • Read from left to right.
  • Leave a small pause between words.
  • Do not pause between every letter.
  • Stop at the sentence ending.

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Example

A phrase

Word

ਵਾਕਾਂਸ਼ ਅਤੇ ਛੋਟੇ ਵਾਕ

Time

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

Sound focus

Listen to:

Script focus

ਵਾਕਾਂਸ਼ ਅਤੇ ਛੋਟੇ 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

Listen to:

  • ਲਾਲ ਫਲ
  • ਦੂਰ ਘਰ
  • ਮੇਰਾ ਨਾਮ
  • ਇਹ ਮੇਰਾ ਘਰ ਹੈ।
  • ਇਹ ਲਾਲ ਫਲ ਹੈ।
  • ਮੋਰ ਦੂਰ ਹੈ।

The editor must confirm every sentence is natural and appropriate.

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Speak

Repeat the sentence smoothly: ਇਹ ਮੇਰਾ ਘਰ ਹੈ। ਇਹ ਲਾਲ ਫਲ ਹੈ। ਮੋਰ ਦੂਰ ਹੈ।

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Read

Phrases

  • ਲਾਲ ਫਲ
  • ਦੂਰ ਘਰ
  • ਮੇਰਾ ਨਾਮ
  • ਮਿੱਠੀ ਖੀਰ

The word ਮਿੱਠੀ contains ਅੱਧਕ and should therefore be teacher-supported only until Level 8. Fully controlled sentences

  • ਇਹ ਮੇਰਾ ਘਰ ਹੈ।
  • ਇਹ ਲਾਲ ਫਲ ਹੈ।
  • ਮੋਰ ਦੂਰ ਹੈ।
  • ਮੇਰਾ ਨਾਮ ਅਮਨ ਹੈ।

Heart words should appear with a small spoken model-support icon.

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Write

Copy: ਇਹ ਮੇਰਾ ਘਰ ਹੈ। Focus on:

  • Spaces between words
  • Complete letter shapes
  • Full stop or approved sentence marker
  • No spaces inside one word

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Activity

Activity 1 — Arrange the words ਘਰ / ਮੇਰਾ / ਇਹ / ਹੈ Correct: ਇਹ ਮੇਰਾ ਘਰ ਹੈ। Activity 2 — Add spaces Correct a joined sentence. Activity 3 — Match sentence and picture Activity 4 — Read with expression Read a statement naturally.

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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 sentence together. Parent points under each word. The child reads the sentence once with help and once independently.

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Life lesson

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

Child goal

The child reads controlled phrases and simple sentences containing known matras.

Parent goal

Help the learner practise Phrases and 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 Phrases and 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 child reads controlled phrases and simple sentences containing known matras.The child reads controlled phrases and simple sentences containing known matras.
  2. Identify or use this lesson item: ਵਾਕਾਂਸ਼ਵਾਕਾਂਸ਼
  3. What reviewed meaning is attached to ਵਾਕਾਂਸ਼?
  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 sentence together.
  6. How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
15 Complete Matra Reading Practice
Learn

The child reads across all ten vowel patterns without relying on grouped order.

Explanation

A strong reader can identify a matra inside any word. The child should now be able to find:

  • No sign
  • ਾ
  • ਿ
  • ੀ
  • ੁ
  • ੂ
  • ੇ
  • ੈ
  • ੋ
  • ੌ

Reading check strategy For an unfamiliar word:

  1. Do I know every letter?
  2. Which matras are present?
  3. Where does ਸਿਹਾਰੀ belong?
  4. Is the vowel short or long?
  5. Can I join the sounds?
  6. Does the result sound like a real word?

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Example

A strong reader can identify a matra inside any word.

Word

ਪੂਰੀ ਮਾਤਰਾ ਪੜ੍ਹਾਈ ਦਾ ਅਭਿਆਸ

Time

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

Sound focus

Hear one example from each pattern:

Script focus

ਪੂਰੀ ਮਾਤਰਾ ਪੜ੍ਹਾਈ ਦਾ ਅਭਿਆਸ

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 one example from each pattern:

  • ਘਰ
  • ਨਾਮ
  • ਦਿਨ
  • ਤੀਰ
  • ਪੁਲ
  • ਦੂਰ
  • ਸੇਬ
  • ਪੈਰ
  • ਮੋਰ
  • ਚੌਲ

Then hear them in random order.

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Speak

Read the ten words after the spoken model. Then read five of them without the model.

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Read

Ten-pattern set

  • ਘਰ
  • ਨਾਮ
  • ਦਿਨ
  • ਤੀਰ
  • ਪੁਲ
  • ਦੂਰ
  • ਸੇਬ
  • ਪੈਰ
  • ਮੋਰ
  • ਚੌਲ

Mixed set

  • ਰਾਤ
  • ਮੀਤ
  • ਸੁਖ
  • ਮੂਲ
  • ਖੇਤ
  • ਬੈਲ
  • ਗੋਲ
  • ਮੌਸਮ
  • ਰੋਟੀ
  • ਪੈਸਾ

Unseen set Include ten reviewed words built only from learned letters and matras. Pictures should appear only after the first reading attempt.

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Write

Dictation Hear and write one word from each pattern. Matra correction Find and repair the incorrect sign. Word building Build five words from letter and matra tiles.

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Activity

Activity 1 — Sort by target vowel Activity 2 — Read without picture clues Activity 3 — Hear and spell Activity 4 — Match word and meaning Activity 5 — Find every matra in a longer word Activity 6 — Read a mixed list for one minute Timed reading is optional and does not replace accuracy.

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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 words using five different matras. Read them in random order. The next day, read the same words without pictures.

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Life lesson

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

Child goal

The child reads across all ten vowel patterns without relying on grouped order.

Parent goal

Help the learner practise Complete Matra Reading Practice 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 Matra Reading Practice. 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 across all ten vowel patterns without relying on grouped order.The child reads across all ten vowel patterns without relying on grouped order.
  2. Identify or use this lesson item: ਪੂਰੀਪੂਰੀ
  3. What reviewed meaning is attached to ਪੂਰੀ?
  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 words using five different matras.
  6. How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.
16 Level 7 Mastery Review
Learn

The child demonstrates complete matra knowledge and readiness for special Gurmukhi signs.

Explanation

Complete matra pattern ਕ
ਕਾ
ਕਿ
ਕੀ
ਕੁ
ਕੂ
ਕੇ
ਕੈ
ਕੋ
ਕੌ Complete independent vowels ਅ ਆ ਇ ਈ ਉ ਊ ਏ ਐ ਓ ਔ Main contrast pairs

  • ਮੁਕਤਾ / ਕੰਨਾ
  • ਸਿਹਾਰੀ / ਬਿਹਾਰੀ
  • ਔਂਕੜ / ਦੁਲੈਂਕੜ
  • ਲਾਂਵਾਂ / ਦੁਲਾਂਵਾਂ
  • ਹੋੜਾ / ਕਨੌੜਾ

Placement review

  • ਸਿਹਾਰੀ appears before visually.
  • ਕੰਨਾ and ਬਿਹਾਰੀ appear after.
  • ਔਂਕੜ and ਦੁਲੈਂਕੜ appear below.
  • The remaining signs appear above or above-right.

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Example

Complete matra pattern

Word

ਪੂਰੀਆਂ ਲਗਾਂ ਮਾਤਰਾਂ ਦੀ ਜਾਂਚ

Time

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

Sound focus

Part 1 — Identify the form

Script focus

ਪੂਰੀਆਂ ਲਗਾਂ ਮਾਤਰਾਂ 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 — Identify the form Hear 20 random combinations. Examples:

  • ਮੈ
  • ਕੋ
  • ਨੂ
  • ਸਿ
  • ਪੇ
  • ਰੌ

Part 2 — Contrast pairs Hear and choose:

  • ਕਿ / ਕੀ
  • ਕੁ / ਕੂ
  • ਕੇ / ਕੈ
  • ਕੋ / ਕੌ

Part 3 — Word recognition Hear and select:

  • ਨਾਮ
  • ਦਿਨ
  • ਦੂਰ
  • ਸੇਬ
  • ਪੈਰ
  • ਮੋਰ
  • ਚੌਲ

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Speak

Read the full row: ਕ, ਕਾ, ਕਿ, ਕੀ, ਕੁ, ਕੂ, ਕੇ, ਕੈ, ਕੋ, ਕੌ Repeat with:

  • ਮ
  • ਸ
  • ਨ
  • ਰ

Read: ਅ, ਆ, ਇ, ਈ, ਉ, ਊ, ਏ, ਐ, ਓ, ਔ

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Read

Familiar words

  • ਘਰ
  • ਨਾਮ
  • ਦਿਨ
  • ਤੀਰ
  • ਪੁਲ
  • ਦੂਰ
  • ਸੇਬ
  • ਪੈਰ
  • ਮੋਰ
  • ਚੌਲ

Mixed words

  • ਰੋਟੀ
  • ਪੈਸਾ
  • ਸਵੇਰ
  • ਪੌਦਾ
  • ਸੋਨਾ
  • ਮੌਸਮ
  • ਮੇਲਾ
  • ਨੌਕਰ

Unseen words Use 15 verified words containing only taught signs. Sentences Read three controlled sentences with heart-word support.

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Write

Part 1 — Complete the matra row ਕ ਕਾ ਕਿ ਕੀ ਕੁ ਕੂ ਕੇ ਕੈ ਕੋ ਕੌ Part 2 — Write the independent vowels ਅ ਆ ਇ ਈ ਉ ਊ ਏ ਐ ਓ ਔ Part 3 — Dictation Hear and write:

  • ਨਾਮ
  • ਦਿਨ
  • ਦੂਰ
  • ਸੇਬ
  • ਪੈਰ
  • ਮੋਰ
  • ਚੌਲ
  • ਰੋਟੀ

Part 4 — Repair placement Correct:

  • Misplaced ਸਿਹਾਰੀ
  • Confused ੇ and ੈ
  • Confused ੋ and ੌ
  • Confused ੁ and ੂ

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Activity

Activity 1 — Complete matra sorting Sort 30 words under the ten patterns. Activity 2 — Random muharni Read 25 combinations outside traditional order. Activity 3 — Matra detective Find every matra inside a longer word. Activity 4 — Build from spoken model Activity 5 — Read without pictures Activity 6 — Sentence ordering

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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

Review the child’s weakest contrast pair:

  • ਕਿ / ਕੀ
  • ਕੁ / ਕੂ
  • ਕੇ / ਕੈ
  • ਕੋ / ਕੌ

Use:

  1. Two sound cards
  2. Four word examples
  3. One dictation word
  4. One short phrase
  5. One reading sentence

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Life lesson

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

Child goal

The child demonstrates complete matra knowledge and readiness for special Gurmukhi signs.

Parent goal

Help the learner practise Level 7 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 7 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 child demonstrates complete matra knowledge and readiness for special Gurmukhi signs.The child demonstrates complete matra knowledge and readiness for special Gurmukhi signs.
  2. Identify or use this lesson item: ਪੂਰੀਆਂਪੂਰੀਆਂ
  3. What reviewed meaning is attached to ਪੂਰੀਆਂ?
  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?Review the child’s weakest contrast pair:
  6. How do you show careful learning?Listen, try, check, accept correction, and practise again.