This document contains 15 student learning units for an English course. Each unit covers a different topic such as friends, family, livelihood, fashion, festivals, health, environment and technology. The document was developed by the Kusuma Foundation to support secondary education in Uttar Pradesh, India. It draws on existing curricula and was reviewed by subject experts and teachers.

1. STUDENT LEARNING UNIT 1
ENGLISH
Friends, Family and Hardoi

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16. This Teaching-Learning material is part of Kusuma Foundations Secondary School Readiness Programme (SSRP)
and its scale up supported by Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (UPMSA) through its Udbhav
Programme and state wide remedial programme. This material has been developed by Kusuma Foundation
with support from subject experts and consultants and is intended for use by students, teachers and teacher
educators of secondary schools in Uttar Pradesh. The material also draws upon existing curricula, education
materials and manuals, the experience and views of teachers and also includes original material. The material
has been nalised after review and endorsement by the State Resource Group (SRG) set up by UPMSA.
The material and its contents may not be sold or used for any commercial purpose. The manual and its
contents may be reproduced and used for educational purposes. Permission for reproduction and use may be
obtained from Kusuma at udbhav@kusumatrust.org or info@kusumafoundation.co.in
Funded by the Kusuma Trust UK (www.kusumatrust.org)
© 2017 Kusuma Trust UK
Kusuma believes that every child and young person has the potential to transform and improve their life.
Our mission is to facilitate and increase access to education and other life opportunities for children and
young people. Kusuma enables children and young people to realise their potential. Our focus is to improve
education outcomes, and understand and address major barriers in education.
Kusuma Foundation (www.kusumafoundation.in):
State of ce, Hardoi
st
1 Floor, Surendra Pal Pathak Complex, Civil line, Hardoi,
Uttar Pradesh-241001, Contact Number: +91-05852-235010
Registered Of ce, New Delhi
A-21, Third Floor Green Park main, Aurbindo Marg,
New Delhi - 110016, Contact Number: +91-11-41500321|22|24

17. STUDENT LEARNING UNIT 1
ENGLISH
Friends, Family and Hardoi

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26. English

32. This Teaching-Learning material is part of Kusuma Foundations Secondary School Readiness Programme (SSRP)
and its scale up supported by Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (UPMSA) through its Udbhav
Programme and state wide remedial programme. This material has been developed by Kusuma Foundation
with support from subject experts and consultants and is intended for use by students, teachers and teacher
educators of secondary schools in Uttar Pradesh. The material also draws upon existing curricula, education
materials and manuals, the experience and views of teachers and also includes original material. The material
has been nalised after review and endorsement by the State Resource Group (SRG) set up by UPMSA.
The material and its contents may not be sold or used for any commercial purpose. The manual and its
contents may be reproduced and used for educational purposes. Permission for reproduction and use may be
obtained from Kusuma at udbhav@kusumatrust.org or info@kusumafoundation.co.in
Funded by the Kusuma Trust UK (www.kusumatrust.org)
© 2017 Kusuma Trust UK
Kusuma believes that every child and young person has the potential to transform and improve their life.
Our mission is to facilitate and increase access to education and other life opportunities for children and
young people. Kusuma enables children and young people to realise their potential. Our focus is to improve
education outcomes, and understand and address major barriers in education.
Kusuma Foundation (www.kusumafoundation.in):
State of ce, Hardoi
st
1 Floor, Surendra Pal Pathak Complex, Civil line, Hardoi,
Uttar Pradesh-241001, Contact Number: +91-05852-235010
Registered Of ce, New Delhi
A-21, Third Floor Green Park main, Aurbindo Marg,
New Delhi - 110016, Contact Number: +91-11-41500321|22|24

33. STUDENT LEARNING UNIT 3
ENGLISH
Livelihood and Home‐related Work

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44. This Teaching-Learning material is part of Kusuma Foundations Secondary School Readiness Programme (SSRP)
and its scale up supported by Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (UPMSA) through its Udbhav
Programme and state wide remedial programme. This material has been developed by Kusuma Foundation
with support from subject experts and consultants and is intended for use by students, teachers and teacher
educators of secondary schools in Uttar Pradesh. The material also draws upon existing curricula, education
materials and manuals, the experience and views of teachers and also includes original material. The material
has been nalised after review and endorsement by the State Resource Group (SRG) set up by UPMSA.
The material and its contents may not be sold or used for any commercial purpose. The manual and its
contents may be reproduced and used for educational purposes. Permission for reproduction and use may be
obtained from Kusuma at udbhav@kusumatrust.org or info@kusumafoundation.co.in
Funded by the Kusuma Trust UK (www.kusumatrust.org)
© 2017 Kusuma Trust UK
Kusuma believes that every child and young person has the potential to transform and improve their life.
Our mission is to facilitate and increase access to education and other life opportunities for children and
young people. Kusuma enables children and young people to realise their potential. Our focus is to improve
education outcomes, and understand and address major barriers in education.
Kusuma Foundation (www.kusumafoundation.in):
State of ce, Hardoi
st
1 Floor, Surendra Pal Pathak Complex, Civil line, Hardoi,
Uttar Pradesh-241001, Contact Number: +91-05852-235010
Registered Of ce, New Delhi
A-21, Third Floor Green Park main, Aurbindo Marg,
New Delhi - 110016, Contact Number: +91-11-41500321|22|24

45. STUDENT LEARNING UNIT 4
ENGLISH
Clothes, Fashion and Beauty

60. This Teaching-Learning material is part of Kusuma Foundations Secondary School Readiness Programme (SSRP)
and its scale up supported by Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (UPMSA) through its Udbhav
Programme and state wide remedial programme. This material has been developed by Kusuma Foundation
with support from subject experts and consultants and is intended for use by students, teachers and teacher
educators of secondary schools in Uttar Pradesh. The material also draws upon existing curricula, education
materials and manuals, the experience and views of teachers and also includes original material. The material
has been nalised after review and endorsement by the State Resource Group (SRG) set up by UPMSA.
The material and its contents may not be sold or used for any commercial purpose. The manual and its
contents may be reproduced and used for educational purposes. Permission for reproduction and use may be
obtained from Kusuma at udbhav@kusumatrust.org or info@kusumafoundation.co.in
Funded by the Kusuma Trust UK (www.kusumatrust.org)
© 2017 Kusuma Trust UK
Kusuma believes that every child and young person has the potential to transform and improve their life.
Our mission is to facilitate and increase access to education and other life opportunities for children and
young people. Kusuma enables children and young people to realise their potential. Our focus is to improve
education outcomes, and understand and address major barriers in education.
Kusuma Foundation (www.kusumafoundation.in):
State of ce, Hardoi
st
1 Floor, Surendra Pal Pathak Complex, Civil line, Hardoi,
Uttar Pradesh-241001, Contact Number: +91-05852-235010
Registered Of ce, New Delhi
A-21, Third Floor Green Park main, Aurbindo Marg,
New Delhi - 110016, Contact Number: +91-11-41500321|22|24

61. STUDENT LEARNING UNIT 5
ENGLISH
Festivals and Family Functions,
and Life in Your Village or Town

73. STUDENT LEARNING UNIT 6
ENGLISH
Taking Care of Others and Oneself

89. STUDENT LEARNING UNIT 7
ENGLISH
Accidents and Safety

101. STUDENT LEARNING UNIT 8
ENGLISH
Difference of Opinions with Others

113. STUDENT LEARNING UNIT 9
ENGLISH
Anxieties and Fears

129. STUDENT LEARNING UNIT 10
ENGLISH
Ambitions and Aspirations

145. STUDENT LEARNING UNIT 11
ENGLISH
From the Village to the World

161. STUDENT LEARNING UNIT 12
ENGLISH
The Rules We Live By

169. STUDENT LEARNING UNIT 13
ENGLISH
Health, Hygiene and Fitness

185. STUDENT LEARNING UNIT 14
ENGLISH
The Environment and You

193. STUDENT LEARNING UNIT 15
ENGLISH
Technology and You

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199. Kusuma Team