Didi – Discourse Activities

[🌈1. Job Application and Résumé (Pages 95–96)

Teach For India is seeking volunteers to teach children in low-income areas. Prepare an application and résumé for the vacancy.

Model Job Application

From

Anjali K.
Rose Villa
Kozhikode
Kerala

.10 October 2026

To

The Programme Manager
Teach For India
Mumbai

Dear Sir/Madam,

Sub: Application for the post of Volunteer Teacher

I am writing to apply for the post of Volunteer Teacher in Teach For India. I am interested in teaching and social service and would like to work with children from low-income communities.

I have good communication skills and enjoy working with children. I am patient, responsible and willing to work as part of a team. I have also taken part in social service and volunteer activities during my studies.

I believe that every child deserves a good education. I would be happy to use my skills and time to help children learn and develop confidence.

I have enclosed my résumé for your consideration. I look forward to an opportunity to discuss my application further.

Thank you for your consideration.

Yours faithfully,
Anjali K.

Résumé

Name	Anjali K.
Address	Rose Villa, Kozhikode, Kerala
E-mail	anjalik@email.com
Phone	98XXXXXXXX
Objective	To use my knowledge and abilities to educate and support underprivileged children.
Education	B.A. English – University of Calicut Plus Two – Kerala Higher Secondary Education SSLC – Kerala Board
Experience	Volunteer teaching and helping younger students with their studies.
Activities	Social service programmes, reading club and school literacy activities.
Achievements	Participated in school and college-level literary and social service programmes.
Skills	Communication, teaching, teamwork and basic computer skills.
Languages	English, Malayalam and Hindi.
Interests	Reading, teaching, writing and social service.

🌈2. Job Interview (Page 96)

Activity: Suppose your application is accepted and you are invited for an interview. Give suitable responses to the following questions using formal and honest language.

Interviewer: Why do you prefer to teach?

You: I prefer teaching because I enjoy sharing knowledge and working with children. I believe that education can change a person's life.

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Interviewer: Do you have any teaching experience?

You: Yes. I have helped younger students with their studies and have also taken part in volunteer teaching activities.

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Interviewer: What do you think is the most serious problem regarding education in rural areas?

You: I think the lack of good learning facilities, trained teachers and equal educational opportunities is a serious problem in many rural areas.

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Interviewer: If you were to change something about the present education system, what would that be?

You: I would make education more practical, creative and student-friendly. Students should get opportunities to learn through activities and real-life experiences.

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Interviewer: How do you plan to create an impact on society?

You: I would like to help children receive good education and develop confidence. I believe that educating children is one of the best ways to bring positive change to society.

🌈3. Role-play – Shaheen and Her Mother (Page 98)

Activity: Shaheen wants to stay in India and continue her studies. Her parents are worried that she may not be able to adjust to life in India. Prepare a conversation in which Shaheen persuades her mother to allow her to stay.

Model Conversation

Shaheen: Mom, I really want to stay in Mumbai and continue my studies here.

Mother: Are you really sure, Shaheen? Living in Mumbai is very different from spending your holidays here.

Shaheen: I understand that, Mom. But I really think I can adjust to life here.

Mother: Why are you so determined to stay in India?

Shaheen: I want to work for children who do not get good educational opportunities. I feel that my life will have more meaning if I stay here.

Mother: But what about your own education?

Shaheen: Please give me a chance. I will join a good college in Mumbai and continue my studies seriously.

Mother: Are you willing to go abroad later for your higher studies?

Shaheen: Yes, Mom. I promise I will. Please allow me to stay here. You won't regret it.

Mother: All right. If you get admission to a good college, you may stay in Mumbai.

Shaheen: Thank you so much, Mom. I promise I will make the best use of this opportunity.

Useful expressions of persuasion: “Please give me a chance,” “I really think…,” “You won't regret it,” “Won't you please consider it?”

🌈4. Project – Action Plan (Page 99)

Activity: Choose one of the problems given in the textbook and prepare an action plan to solve it.

Model Project – Preventing Food Waste Near the Wash Area

Name of the School: ABC Higher Secondary School

Problem Identified: Students dump food waste near the taps. The waste blocks the drainage and causes a bad smell.

Reasons: Lack of awareness, insufficient waste bins and careless disposal of food waste.

Plan Date: 10 June 2026
Completion Date: 30 June 2026

Objectives	Resources	Strategies	Target Date	Status
Stop students from throwing food waste near the taps.	Posters, students and teachers.	Conduct an awareness campaign.	15 June	Completed
Provide proper places for waste disposal.	Separate waste bins and labels.	Install labelled waste bins near the wash area.	20 June	Completed
Keep the wash area and drainage clean.	Cleaning materials and student volunteers.	Organise regular cleaning and monitoring.	25 June	Completed
Develop responsible habits among students.	Teachers and student leaders.	Give regular instructions and reminders.	30 June	Completed

Possible Challenges / Difficulties: Some students may continue to throw waste carelessly. Regular monitoring and cooperation from students and teachers will therefore be necessary.

Expected Result: The wash area becomes cleaner, the drainage remains free from blockage, and students develop responsible waste-disposal habits.]

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