Description:

Willow is designed to help students acquire knowledge of the English language along with a deeper understanding of its structures. The well-graded exercises cater to different learning styles and ability levels. A blend of classic and contemporary texts provides students ample exposure to literary reading. The main features of the series are:

• Diverse reading texts: Wide range of themes • Literature from India and across the world • Comic strips in classes 1-5 • Plays in classes 4-8
• Colourful and attractive illustrations
• Starters: Pre-reading information • Activities • Discussion prompts
• Comprehension questions that foster critical thinking
• In-text questions in classes 6-8
• Distinguishing speech sounds and pronunciation practice
• Vocabulary and grammar: Systematically graded • Concise and clear explanations • Engaging exercises with defined outcomes
• Listening and speaking: Audio for listening practice • Practice for speaking patterns • Focus on the practical application of language
• Co-curricular activities: Creative activities for beyond-the-classroom learning • Project activities • Developing life skills and emotional skills

The package:

• Coursebook
• Interactive Modules for Students
• Teacher’s Resource Pack
• E-book
• Animations
• Test Generator
• Web Support
• Mobile Apps

Resources for teachers:

• Lesson Plans
• Answer Key
• Animated Lessons
• Printable Worksheets
• Online Worksheets
• Test Generator

About the Series Editor:

Mahananda Pathak completed his Master’s in English from Tezpur Central University, Assam. He received a Postgraduate Diploma in the Teaching of English (PGDTE), and an MPhil and PhD in ELT from the Central Institute of English and Foreign Languages (now the English and Foreign Languages University), Hyderabad. Dr Pathak has served at the University of Hyderabad and the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Hyderabad, in various capacities. He is currently Assistant Professor, Department of Materials Development, Testing and Evaluation, the English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad.