GEMS OUR OWN ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL, DUBAI

EVS TEACHING POINTS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2018-19 GRADE – 1

COMMUNICATION – Communication is a process in which we share our thoughts,

feelings or ideas with others.
Means of Communication
Key words
1. Communication 6. telephone
2. Newspaper 7. radio
3. Telecom 8. computer
4. Internet 9. mobile
5. Message 10. e-mail

1. Write any two means of communication we use in school.

A. Circulars, Diary notes
2. Differentiate between a telephone and mobile.
Telephone Mobile
1. Telephones can be used only in a 1. Mobile phones can be used in
fixed location. different locations.
2. We can use it for making voice 2. Can be used for messages, internet
calls only. and camera.

Types of communication
1. What are the two types of communication? Explain.
A. Verbal and non-verbal communication.

Verbal Non-Verbal
We communicate by speaking. We communicate by our looks,
expressions.

2. What is the full form of e-mail?

A. Electronic mail.
L-14 The Sun, Moon and Stars
Meanings
1. Sun- The big, yellow hot ball of fire that we see during the day.
2. Moon- The big white ball that we see at night.
3. Phases of the moon- The changing shapes of the moon.

Draw a picture of the earth orbiting the sun and moon orbiting the Earth.

Answer the following

1. Why is the Sun important to earth?

A. The Sun is important because if gives light and heat. All living things need
light from the sun to live.
2. Which planet is the hottest planet in the solar system?
A. Venus is the hottest planet in the solar system.
3. How many phases does the moon have?
A. There are 8 major phases of moon.