Weekly Oracy Themes for the Month of November Session 2023-24

These themes are designed week-wise to provide ample time to teachers and the students to engage them in focused learning of relevant vocabulary and
speaking scenarios through meaningful conversations, expressing their opinions gaining gradual improvement in their confidence. English teachers in particular
are supposed to introduce these themes in the assembly, in their regular units and in activity periods. Every student must take part in speaking and listening.
One theme is given for the whole week and kept same for all grades for the ease of the Principals, Coordinators and the teachers to plan and implement. Level-
wise resource is also added to use theme wise on display boards.

Wee Class I, II and III Speaking Prompts Suggested Meanings Sentences

k Themes Theme Based
Vocabulary
1. My Family How many members are 1. elder A person of more age Sa’ad is elder brother of Ma’az.
there in your family, how do
2. younger A person of less age-junior I take care of my younger brother.
they help you? What is your
favourite game to play with 3. siblings brothers or sisters Umer has two brothers and two sisters,
your family members? What making a total of four siblings.
is your favourite place to 4. caring kind I have a caring family.
eat? 5. home chores tasks at home We all siblings perform our home chores
together.
2 At the Park Narrate your experience of 1. entrance a gate to enter I saw Ali when he was at the entrance of
your last visit to a park. the mall.
2. exit a gate or passage to leave a When we heard the explosion, we
place. rushed to the exit of the building.
3. ride Structure at the park that Saba likes the engine ride and the car
moves people for fun. ride at the park.
4. excitement feeling of being joyful The children were filled with excitement
when they heard about the picnic plan.
5. enjoyable giving a feeling of joy Our visit to the park was really
enjoyable.
3 Experience at the Narrate your experience of 1. grocery shop a shop that sells food items. There is a big grocery shop at the end of
Market/Shopping your last visit to the market the road.
Mall or a shopping mall. 2. cash Money in the form of coins or My father got the cash for shopping
notes. from the ATM.
3. shopping a basket to carry items during My father carries a shopping basket
basket shopping. when we go to the market.
 4. sale selling on reduced prices The grocery store is having a big sale
this week.
5. discount deal a reduction of price in a We availed a discount deal of chocolates
combination of products or from the shopping mall.
for some time.
4 Life in my City Explain the special features 1. restaurant a place where cooked food is Hassan’s family goes to a restaurant for
of life in your city. Share served on payment. breakfast every Sunday.
about traffic, important 2. traffic jam Traffic congestion or slow Yesterday we were stuck in traffic while
places, food, places to visit moving traffic. coming home from school.
etc. 3. railway a station where trains arrive My uncle lives near the railway station.
station from or leave to different
destinations.
4. food street a street where all types of My family likes to dine out at the
cooked food is served. famous food street of Burns Road.
5. hobby an interesting activity that one My hobby is gardening but my friend’s
involves in leisure/free time. hobby is baking.

1. Poem for elocution in assembly for week-1 My Family theme, it can be sent home in the diary with students own coloured handprints on
the same page, students may transcribe/ write it down in diaries or notebooks with their handprints made with different colours.

2. Vocabulary poster for a park to use on display boards:

3. Vocabulary poster for shopping:

4. Questions to ask for “Life in my city?

a) What is your city famous for?

b) Where do you live in your city?
c) Is it an interesting place to live?
d) Which places do you suggest a tourist to visit in your city?
e) Do your relatives from other places come to visit your city? From which places do they come?
f) How is the weather in your city?
g) Is there any type of weather you really don’t like living in your city? Why?
Week Class IV, V Speaking Prompts Theme Based Meanings Sentences
and VI Vocabulary
1 My Family and I How many members are 1. close knit attached closely We are a close knit family, we all take care
there in your family, how of each other.
are you connected with 2. hobby An activity performed for My brother collects toy cars as his hobby.
them? At what time does pleasure in free time.
the family sit together? 3. siblings brothers or sisters Umer has two brothers and two sisters,
What is your favourite making a total of four siblings.
hobby to do with your 4. get together meet up My friends attended a get together at my
family members? Who is home this weekend.
the closest to you in your 5. home chores tasks at home We all siblings perform our home chores
family and why? together.
2 A visit to an Narrate your experience of 1. entrance a gate to enter I saw Ali when he was at the entrance of
Amusement Park your last visit to an the mall.
amusement park. How is it 2. exit a gate or passage to leave a When we heard the explosion, we rushed
different from an ordinary place. to the exit of the building.
park? 3. ride Structure at the park that Saba likes the engine ride and the car ride
moves people for fun. at the park.
4. excitement feeling of being joyful The children were filled with excitement
when they heard about the picnic plan.
5. amusement pleasure When Ali smiled his eyes twinkled with
amusement.
3 My shopping Narrate your shopping 1. grocery shop a shop that sells food items. There is a big grocery shop at the end of
Experience experience at the market or the road.
a shopping mall. 2. food stalls Small stalls at the market My mother does not allow me to buy
offering cooked snacks. items from food stalls as they sell junk
food.
3. shopping a basket to carry items My father carries a shopping basket when
basket during shopping. we go to the market.
4. customers People who come to buy Shopkeepers always care for their regular
different products. customers.
5. discount deal a reduction of price in a We availed a discount deal of chocolates
combination of products or from the shopping mall.
for some time.
4 An Introduction Introduce your city to a 1. restaurant a place where cooked food Hassan’s family goes to a restaurant for
to my City visitor explaining the special is served on payment. breakfast every Sunday.
features of life in your city. 2. traffic jam Traffic congestion or slow Yesterday we were stuck in traffic while
Share about traffic, moving traffic. coming home from school.
 important places for 3. tourist a person who visits places Amusement parks are big tourist
tourists, food, other places for pleasure. attractions.
to visit like railway station, 4. food street a street where all types of My family likes to dine out at the famous
famous bus terminal etc. cooked food is served. food street of Burns Road.
5. scenic a beautiful natural scenery. My city has many scenic attractions.

1. Sample questions and answers for “My Family and I”

2. Speaking guidelines for visit to amusement park.

3. a. Vocabulary for shopping:

1. Shopaholic (vocabulary) - someone who loves shopping and does it often. (meaning)

Eg: I am a shopaholic, thus I spend mostly on shopping.

2. Customer (vocabulary) – a person who buys goods or services from a shop or business (meaning)

Eg: I like to do my shopping one month before the festival as the shops get busy with customers.

3. Retailer (vocabulary) – a business or person that sells goods to individual customers (meaning)

Eg: Although supermarkets are primarily food retailers, they also sell a variety of other items like clothing and electrical goods.

4. Browsing (vocabulary) - survey goods for sale in a leisurely and casual way. (meaning)

Eg: When I discovered this, I was simply browsing the brochure.

5. Bargain (vocabulary) – someone who is looking for goods that are very good value for money (meaning)

Eg: Almost never does my mother pay full price for anything because she is good at bargaining.
 b. Sample questions to ask for shopping:

4. Sample questions for “My City”:

Q 1: What is the name of your city/hometown?

Q 2: Is your city/hometown a big or small town?
Q 3: How long have you been living in your city/hometown?
Q 4: Do you like your city/hometown? Why/Why not?
Q 5: Is there anything you dislike about your city/hometown?
Q 6: Which thing do you like the most about your city/hometown? Why?
Q 7: Do you like living in your city/hometown? Why/Why not?
Q 8: Can you describe your city/hometown a little bit?
Week Class VII, VIII, Speaking Prompts Suggested Meanings Sentences
IX and X Theme Based
Themes Vocabulary
1 My Family and I How many members are 1. close knit attached closely We are a close knit family, we all take
there in your family, how are care of each other.
you connected with them? At 2. spitting image complete resemblance My brother is a spitting image of my
what time does the family sit father.
together? What is your 3. siblings brothers or sisters Umer has two brothers and two sisters,
favourite hobby to do with making a total of four siblings.
your family members? Who 4. get together meet up My friends attended a get together at
is the closest to you in your my home this weekend.
family and why? 5. home chores tasks at home We all siblings perform our home
chores together.
2 A visit to an Narrate your experience of 1. entrance a gate to enter I saw Ali when he was at the entrance
Amusement Park your last visit to an of the mall.
amusement park. How is it 2. exit a gate or passage to leave a When we heard the explosion, we
different from an ordinary place. rushed to the exit of the building.
park? 3. ride Structure at the park that Saba likes the engine ride and the car
moves people for fun. ride at the park.
4. excitement feeling of being joyful The children were filled with
excitement when they heard about the
picnic plan.
5. amusement pleasure When Ali smiled his eyes twinkled with
amusement.
3 My shopping Narrate your shopping 1. grocery shop a shop that sells food items. There is a big grocery shop at the end
Experience experience at the market or of the road.
a shopping mall. 2. food stalls Small stalls at the market My mother does not allow me to buy
offering cooked snacks. items from food stalls as they sell junk
food.
3. shopping a basket to carry items during My father carries a shopping basket
basket shopping. when we go to the market.
4. customers People who come to buy Shopkeepers always care for their
different products. regular customers.
5. discount deal a reduction of price in a We availed a discount deal of
combination of products or chocolates from the shopping mall.
for some time.
4 An Introduction Introduce your city to a 1. restaurant a place where cooked food is Hassan’s family goes to a restaurant for
to my City visitor explaining the special served on payment. breakfast every Sunday.
 features of life in your city. 1. traffic jam Traffic congestion or slow Yesterday we were stuck in traffic
Share about traffic, moving traffic. while coming home from school.
important places for tourists, 2. tourist a person who visits places for Amusement parks are big tourist
food, other places to visit like pleasure. attractions.
railway station, famous bus 3. food street a street where all types of My family likes to dine out at the
terminal etc. cooked food is served. famous food street of Burns Road.
4. scenic a beautiful natural scenery. My city has many scenic attractions.

1. Resource for My Family and I:

 2. Speaking guidelines for visit to amusement park.

3. Resource for “My Shopping Experience:

Describe a shop you like going to:

4. Sample questions to ask for “An Introduction to my City”

1. What are some special features of life in your city?
4. Has your hometown changed much since you were a child?
5. Are there any changes you would like to make in your hometown?
6. Does it have any historical buildings or sites?
7. What would you recommend a visitor should see and do in your city?
8. What kind of jobs do the people in your city/hometown do?
 Idioms about family
Like father, like son = Son resembles his father
It runs in the family = many people in the family have this trait/talent. e.g. Blonde hair runs in the family. The talent runs in the
family.
I followed in my Dad’s footsteps e.g. I took over my Dad’s business and followed in his footsteps.
Blood is thicker than water = Family is more important than friends)
He’s the breadwinner = He earns the money
e.g. My father is the breadwinner in our family
He brings home the bacon = He earns the money
The black sheep of the family = the naughty/bad one in the family