About the Book

This NCERT Practice Workbook has been strictly designed to align with the newly introduced NCERT textbook ‘Santoor’ for Class 3, following the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2023 guidelines. It has been developed in accordance with the principles of the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020, ensuring a comprehensive and engaging learning experience for students.

The primary objective of language teaching is to enable students to express themselves effectively and creatively. To achieve this, the workbook adopts a skill-based approach, focusing on the four essential language skills — Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing. The content is structured to reinforce classroom learning while providing ample opportunities for practical application.

Each chapter in this workbook is designed to complement the corresponding chapter in the textbook and offers a wide range of exercises to strengthen language proficiency. The workbook also encourages critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and creativity through engaging activities and thought-provoking exercises.

Salient Features of the Workbook

• Picture Reading: Encourages visual interpretation and includes discussion-based questions on theme-related images.

• Let Us Understand: Includes Question-Answers, MCQs, Fill in the blanks, and True or False to assess comprehension and analytical skills.

• Let Us Think: Features reflective and discussion-based questions to promote critical thinking and interaction.

• Let Us Speak: Enhances communication skills through prompts, role-plays, recitations, and speaking activities.

• Let Us Learn: Focuses on grammar, pronunciation, or vocabulary concepts, followed by interactive practice.

• Let Us Listen: Provides audio-based comprehension activities, accessible via QR codes, with a variety of text types and formats.

• Let Us Write: Develops writing proficiency with structured tasks including letter writing, story writing, and composition.

• Let Us Do: Incorporates hands-on, art-based tasks and simple experiments to foster creativity and knowledge application.

• Activity Time: Features crosswords, word grids, and other interactive challenges to reinforce learning through fun.

• Let Us Explore: Encourages research and real-life connections, enabling students to link their learning with the world around them.

This workbook is designed to help students grasp concepts effectively, enhance their literacy skills, and develop a deeper appreciation for the English language. The simple and clear instructions ensure that students can navigate the exercises with ease and confidence.

While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy and clarity, we welcome any constructive feedback and suggestions for further improvement.

We hope this workbook serves as a valuable learning companion and enriches every student's journey with the English language.

— Publishers

About the Author

Goyal Brothers Prakashan has in-house team of experienced authors, editors and subject experts.