New Aster: English Coursebook by Pearson for ICSE Class 2

New Aster is a course in English that addresses the growing need of students to acquire mastery over a language that is not their mother tongue. This course has been designed to teach language through the study of literature. The series has been planned on the premise that accuracy and eloquence need to go hand in hand. New language is presented contextually, helping students learn the forms of language using existing cognitive structures and language known to them. The focus on linguistic form and function leads to holistic language learning and a firm foundation in the target language.

The coursebook contains fascinating, well-illustrated pieces of prose, poetry and drama to engage the interest of young learners. Language and concepts are presented through varied literary texts and reinforced through exercises. The linguistic elements presented in the coursebook are further exploited and practised in the workbooks.

Table of Contents

1. The Sparrows Get a New Home

2. Frogs at School

3. Ten Camels

4. Mary’s Lamb

5. The Golden Pitcher

6. Sock Song

7. A Busy Morning

8. Cats Sleep Anywhere

9. Fifteen Minutes of Pie

10. Mr Scarecrow

11. The Magic Paintbrush

12. Comparisons

13. Walnuts and Pumpkins

14. Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark

15. The Song of the Engine

16. Making Pancho Happy

17. Trees Are the Kindest Things I Know

18. The Cricket Match