30-Day Study Plan: English Language & Pedagogy Paper 2 for CTET | English Language & Pedagogy for CTET & TET Exams - CTET & State TET PDF Download

Introduction

This 30-day study plan is designed to prepare you for the English Language & Pedagogy section of CTET Paper 2 (Classes VI-VIII). It covers grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, and pedagogy topics, including parts of speech, tenses, comprehension passages, and teaching methodologies. The plan integrates notes, PPTs, flashcards, tests, and previous year papers for comprehensive preparation. Follow this beginner-friendly plan to excel in the CTET exam.

Day 1: Nouns and Their Classifications

• Start with nouns, their types, and classifications.
• Resources:
  - Noun & its Classifications (Part -1)
  - Noun & its Classifications (Part -2)
  - PPT: Noun
• Tasks: Study notes, review PPT, and create a chart of noun types using flashcards.
• - Flashcards: Types of Noun

Day 2: Pronouns

• Learn about pronouns, their types, and usage.
• Resources:
  - Detailed Overview: Pronouns
  - PPT: Pronouns
  - Explanation: Pronouns
• Tasks: Study notes, watch the video, and complete the worksheet.
  - Worksheet: Pronoun

Day 3: Learning and Acquisition

• Understand the concepts of language learning and acquisition.
• Resources:
  - Notes: Learning & Acquisition
  - Language Development: Acquisition & Learning
• Tasks: Study notes, watch the video, and attempt the test.
  - Test: Learning & Acquisition

Day 4: Adjectives

• Study adjectives, their types, and degrees of comparison.
• Resources:
  - Adjective - 1
  - Adjective - 2
  - PPT: Adjectives
• Tasks: Study notes, review PPT, and complete the test.
  - Test: Adjective

Day 5: Verbs

• Explore verbs, their types, and functions.
• Resources:
  - Key Notes: Verb
  - PPT: Verb
  - Explanation: Verbs
• Tasks: Study notes, watch the video, and solve the worksheet.
  - Worksheet: Verb

Day 6: Principles of Language Teaching

• Learn the principles guiding effective English language teaching.
• Resources:
  - Notes: Principles of Language Teaching
  - Principles of English Language Teaching
• Tasks: Study notes, watch the video, and attempt the test.
  - Test: Principles of Language

Day 7: Practice Test and Noun/Pronoun Revision

• Revise nouns and pronouns, and test your understanding.
• Resources:
  - Test: Noun
  - Test: Pronoun
• Tasks: Solve tests, analyse mistakes, and review weak areas using flashcards.
  - Flashcards: Pronoun

Day 8: Adverbs

• Study adverbs, their types, and placement in sentences.
• Resources:
  - Adverb
  - PPT: Adverb
  - Explanation: Adverb
• Tasks: Study notes, review PPT, and complete the test.
  - Test: Adverb

Day 9: Present Tenses

• Learn present indefinite, continuous, perfect, and perfect continuous tenses.
• Resources:
  - Present Indefinite Tense
  - Present Continuous Tense
  - Present Perfect Tense
• Tasks: Study notes, watch videos, and solve exercises.
  - Test: Tenses - 1

Day 10: Past Tenses

• Study past indefinite, continuous, perfect, and perfect continuous tenses.
• Resources:
  - Simple Past Indefinite Tense
  - Past Perfect Tense
  - Past Perfect Continuous Tense
• Tasks: Study notes, watch videos, and complete the test.
  - Test: Tenses - 3

Day 11: Role of Listening and Speaking

• Understand the importance of listening and speaking in language teaching.
• Resources:
  - Notes: Role of Listening & Speaking
  - Role of Listening and Speaking
• Tasks: Study notes, watch the video, and attempt the test.
  - Test: Role of Listening & Speaking

Day 12: Future Tenses

• Learn future indefinite, continuous, perfect, and perfect continuous tenses.
• Resources:
  - Simple Future Indefinite Tense
  - Future Continuous Tense
  - Future Perfect Tense
• Tasks: Study notes, watch videos, and complete the test.
  - Test: Tenses - 4

Day 13: Unseen Passages

• Practice reading comprehension with unseen prose passages.
• Resources:
  - Reading Comprehension - 1
  - Reading Comprehension - 2
• Tasks: Solve two passages, summarize main ideas, and answer questions.

Day 14: Language Skills

• Explore the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
• Resources:
  - Notes: Language Skills
  - Language Skills
• Tasks: Study notes, watch the video, and attempt the test.
  - Test: Language Skills

Day 15: Prepositions

• Study prepositions, their types, and usage.
• Resources:
  - Preposition-1
  - Preposition-2
  - Key Notes: Prepositions
• Tasks: Study notes, complete the worksheet, and take the test.
  - Test: Preposition

Day 16: Conjunctions

• Learn about conjunctions and their role in sentence structure.
• Resources:
  - Key Notes: Conjunctions
  - PPT: Conjunctions
  - Explanation: Conjunctions
• Tasks: Study notes, review PPT, and complete the test.
  - Test: Conjunction

Day 17: Teaching Methods and Assessments

• Understand various teaching methods and assessment techniques.
• Resources:
  - Notes: Teaching Methods & Assessments
  - Teaching Methods
• Tasks: Study notes, watch the video, and attempt the test.
  - Test: Teaching Methods & Assessments

Day 18: Synonyms and Antonyms

• Enhance vocabulary with synonyms and antonyms.
• Resources:
  - PPT: Synonyms and Antonyms - 1
  - Flashcards: Synonyms
  - Flashcards: Antonyms
• Tasks: Review PPT, memorize flashcards, and complete the test.
  - Test: Synonyms and Antonyms

Day 19: Active and Passive Voice

• Study the rules and applications of active and passive voice.
• Resources:
  - Detailed Notes: Active & Passive Voice
  - Active Voice vs Passive Voice
• Tasks: Study notes, watch the video, and complete the test.
  - Test: Active-Passive Voice - 1

Day 20: Unseen Poems

• Practice comprehension with unseen poetry passages.
• Resources:
  - Reading Comprehension (Unseen Poem) - 1
  - Reading Comprehension (Unseen Poem) - 2
• Tasks: Solve two poems, identify themes, and answer questions.

Day 21: Role of Grammar in Learning

• Understand the significance of grammar in language acquisition.
• Resources:
  - Notes: Role of Grammar in Learning
  - Role of Grammar in Learning
• Tasks: Study notes, watch the video, and attempt the test.
  - Test: Role of Grammar in Learning

Day 22: Determiners and Articles

• Study determiners and articles, focusing on their rules.
• Resources:
  - Detailed Notes: Determiners
  - PPT: Articles
• Tasks: Study notes, review PPT, and complete tests.
  - Test: Article
  - Test: Articles - 1

Day 23: Reported Speech

• Learn the rules for direct and indirect speech.
• Resources:
  - PPT: The Direct & Indirect Speech
  - Direct & Indirect Speech
• Tasks: Study notes, review PPT, and complete the test.
  - Test: Reported Speech - 1

Day 24: Idioms and Phrases

• Enhance vocabulary with common idioms and phrases.
• Resources:
  - PPT: Phrases and Idioms
  - Flashcards: Phrases and Idioms
• Tasks: Review PPT, memorize flashcards, and complete the test.
  - Test: Phrases and Idioms

Day 25: Challenges of Teaching Language

• Explore challenges in teaching English in diverse classrooms.
• Resources:
  - Notes: Challenges in Teaching a Diverse Classroom
  - Challenges of Teaching Language
• Tasks: Study notes, watch the video, and attempt the test.
  - Test: Challenges of Teaching Language

Day 26: Phrasal Verbs and One Word Substitutions

• Study phrasal verbs and one-word substitutions for concise expression.
• Resources:
  - Notes: Phrasal Verbs
  - One Word Substitution - 1
• Tasks: Study notes, complete tests, and memorise flashcards.
  - Test: Phrasal Verbs- 1
  - Test: One Word Substitution

Day 27: Modals

• Learn the usage and functions of modal verbs.
• Resources:
  - Modals
  - PPT: Modals
• Tasks: Study notes, review PPT, and complete the test.
  - Test: Modals - 1

Day 28: Evaluation of Language Comprehension

• Understand how to assess language comprehension and proficiency.
• Resources:
  - Notes: Evaluation of Comprehension
  - Evaluation in Language
• Tasks: Study notes, watch the video, and attempt the test.
  - Test: Evaluation Language Comprehension & Proficiency

Day 29: Solved Previous Year Papers

• Practice with previous year CTET papers to understand the exam pattern.
• Resources:
  - CTET Solved Question Paper - 1 (21 Jan - 2024)
  - CTET Solved Question Paper - 1 (31 Jan - 2021)
• Tasks: Solve two papers, analyze mistakes, and review concepts.

Day 30: Final Revision and Mock Test

• Revise all topics and take a final practice test to simulate the exam.
• Resources:
  - CTET Practice Test: English-1
  - Practice Test: English Pedagogy - 3
• Tasks: Review notes, focus on weak areas, and complete tests.

Tips for Effective Preparation

- Daily Practice: Spend 2-3 hours daily to cover grammar, vocabulary, and pedagogy.

- Use Flashcards: Regularly review flashcards for quick vocabulary revision.

- Comprehension Focus: Practice unseen passages and poems to improve speed and accuracy.

- Apply Pedagogy: Relate grammar and vocabulary to teaching scenarios in CTET questions.

- Stay Confident: Take breaks, maintain a positive mindset, and review mistakes to improve.