Kathe Khajane - English

Writer: Ursula Nafula
Narrator: Vijaylaxmi S B
Editor: Namrata Vijaykumar Kulkarni

This is the story of Akai, who needs a new pair of shoes. She has never worn shoes before. How will she ask her mother for a new pair? Will she get them? Find out in the story!
 

Here are some ways to engage students using this story: 
1.Discuss with students what is the  one thing they waited a long time to get.  
2.Ask students how their experience was when they finally got it.  
3. Encourage students to draw something they want but don’t have yet.

Writer: Anitha Selvanathan
Narrator: Roopa Kambalimatha
Editor: Roopa C Kambalimath

Do you want to know many things about the Festival of Diwali? Do you want to understand why Diwali is celebrated every year and what not to do during the festival? This story will answer all these questions.

Here are some ways to engage students using this story: 
1.Ask the students, “What do you like to do on Diwali?” 
2.Encourage the students to share a few lines about how they celebrate their Diwali. 
3.Ask the  students to write a few lines explaining why we celebrate Diwali every year (e.g., the reason or significance behind the festival).

Writer:  Sharada Kolluru
Narrator: Sheba Annie John ,Cognizant Outreach
Editor: IT for Change

There is something that Hatchu ram does that makes the whole town go topsy-turvy. Would you like to find out what it is?

Here are some ways to engage students using this story: 
1.Let students imagine they are Hatchuram and describe what silly thing they would do to surprise the town.  2.Invite students to describe a surprise that made them laugh.  
3.Ask students to draw a picture of the town before and after Hatchuram’s surprise and write one sentence about each.

Writer:Mehaboob Multani 
Narrator: Mehaboob Multani    
Editor: Aishwarya Y Mense

Once, there was a class known for its talkative nature. However, one day, the teacher noticed an unusual silence, even when they weren't around. What could be the reason behind this sudden quietness?                     

Here are some ways to engage students using this story: 
1.Ask the students to write a letter to their favourite teacher.  
2.Let the students play a game that teaches them to be helpful and kind to others.  
3.Ask the students to write about how they felt after listening to the story.

Writer: Class 10, English Third Language Textbook, Department of School Education, Karnataka
Narrator: Mehaboob Multani
Editor: Salmabanu H Ingalagi

One day, a retired officer went out and lost his purse. What happened next? Was he able to retrieve it?

Here are some ways to engage students using this story: 

1.Encourage students to explain the lesson the story teaches. 
2.Ask students to create a poster about losing something important.  
3.Guide  students to imagine and share a different ending that still teaches the same lesson.

Writer: Aman Randhawa
Narrator: Ashwini Anandarao Mane
Editor: Dundavva R Patil

Listen to the story where a big girl or boy can help others in many ways. Helping is so much fun! This story is one of the four books in the 'Growing Up' series.

Here are some ways to engage students using this story:
1.Ask the children if they have a brother or sister like the one in the story, and invite them to share their experiences with you.
2.Ask the children to act out a drama using the characters from the story, and encourage them to add a few more scenes.
3.Ask the children how they usually help their family, and encourage them to share their thoughts.

Writer:  Fongsamay Phommaxay
Narrator: Tasheya Amreen
Editor: Anusha Tejaswini R

The girl learns a lot from her mother. By observing her every day, she now knows many things she can do on her own. Which of these activities can you do?

Here are some ways to engage students using this story: 
1. Invite students to share things they have learnt from their mother, father or sibling. Which of these tasks can they now do on their own?
2. Ask students to bring a picture of or to draw their parents/ grandparents/ siblings and describe them - how they look, act, or what makes them special.

Writer: Textbook story
Narrator: Santosh Patil
Editor: Keertishree Kulkarni

The story likely revolves around the Kaveri River. It portrays the river not just as a body of water, but as a vital, almost nurturing presence – the 'giver of life.    

Here some ways to engage students using this story:
1.Ask children to talk about how the Kaveri River helps plants, animals, and people.
2.Let children draw a picture of the Kaveri River and the life around it.
3.Ask children to write a few lines about how the river helps people and nature.

Writer: Class 6, English Third Language Textbook, Department of School Education, Karnataka
Narrator: Roopa Kambalimatha
Editor: Rudrappa Shankar Walishetti

Once upon a time, there lived a father named Time and his seven sons—Year, Month, Week, Day, Hour, Minute, and Second. When everyone started ignoring Second, he left his brothers and went to his father. How will he come back?
Here are some ways to engage students using this story:
1.Ask the children to share the lesson they learned from the story.
2.Ask the children to act out a drama based on the same story.
3.Ask the children to draw the seven brothers using their imagination..

Writer: Class 9, English Second Language Textbook, Department of School Education, Karnataka
Narrator: Vinod B Kanoji
Editor: Salmabanu H Ingalagi

Two friends in a village shared a strong bond and earned great respect. But unexpected circumstances changed everything. This is their story.

Here are some ways to engage students using this story:
1.Ask children to draw or write about what can cause happiness, sadness, or anger in friendships.

2.Ask children to remember their first meeting with a friend and share how they felt.

3.Ask children to share their first opinion and their current opinion about their best friend.

4.Ask children if they have ever fought with a friend and then made up again.