Introductory Punjabi 11: Interpersonal Communication I

Prescribed Learning Outcomes

It is expected that students will:

• use common expressions and vocabulary for familiar objects
• introduce themselves and others, using appropriate family relationship terms in the case of family introductions
• exchange simple greetings
• make and respond to simple requests

Suggested Instructional Strategies

Because this is students' first exposure to the Punjabi language, it is important that the language- learning experience be non-threatening, rewarding, and enjoyable (e.g., establish a routine of giving classroom instructions in Punjabi).

• Write students' names in the Punjabi alphabet on name tags or place cards to facilitate recognition of the written form of the language.
• Model patterns for greetings in Punjabi. Have students sit or stand in a circle. The teacher begins with a greeting such as:

  The next student repeats the greeting to the next person. Once the pattern has been established, students mingle and practise these phrases.

• Use a similar approach to introduce information about age, birthday, address, phone number, and so on.
• Play Bingo to introduce and reinforce Punjabi vocabulary related to numbers.
• Introduce vocabulary for classroom objects. Then label them in Punjabi and use them to reinforce word recognition and pronunciation skills.
• As an ongoing activity, students can create and maintain a personal dictionary. Have them enter new vocabulary words along with a sentence in which the word is correctly used.

Suggested Assessment Strategies

Risk taking is an important part of learning a language. Students need to be encouraged to explore and practise their newly acquired language skills. Errors should be used as part of the learning process. Teacher and peer assessment can help students to practise their new skills effectively.

• As students participate in oral activities, use a checklist or class list to record notes. At times, consider focussing on a small group of students while others practise. Look for evidence of growth in students' abilities to:
  • listen and respond with ease and confidence
  • choose appropriate forms of address for the teacher and for peers
  • recognize and respond when someone greets or addresses them
  • repeat modelled phrases independently
  • respond to simple requests or instructions
  • self-correct (evidence of ability to listen to themselves)
• Assess the extent to which students are able to maintain a personal dictionary with accuracy. For example, assess whether students:
  • recognize if a word has more than one meaning
  • correctly use the word in a sentence
• Self-assessment is an important part of language learning. As students develop and practise language skills, keeping track of what and how they are learning can increase their confidence and help them to focus their efforts. For example, students can keep a list of things they have learned to do.

Recommended Learning Resources

Print Material

• G. C. S. E. Panjabi
• Jaadu Di Soti-Magic Wand
• The Panjabi Alphabet Guide Work Book (With Pictures)
• Punjabi Posters

• Anandpursahib Lippi Fonts
• GurbaniLippi/Amrit Lippi Fonts
• Matra Primer

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