Kerala schools to offer grace marks for students who develop reading habits
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India Today
14 hours ago
- India Today
Kerala schools to offer grace marks for students who develop reading habits
Kerala's state-run schools are set to introduce special incentives for students who develop strong reading habits, starting next academic year. State General Education Minister V Sivankutty announced on Wednesday that 'grace marks' will be awarded to students who actively participate in reading-related part of the initiative, schools will set aside a dedicated period each week for reading books, newspapers, and other materials. For Classes 1 to 4, these sessions will focus on age-appropriate reading exercises, while students from Classes 5 to 12 will engage in newspaper-based activities and related follow-up will undergo training to effectively conduct these sessions, and a dedicated handbook will be developed to guide the process. The Education Department is also exploring the possibility of adding a reading-centric category to 'Kalolsavam,' Kerala's annual school arts festival.- Ends
NDTV
a day ago
- NDTV
School children To Get 'Grace Marks' For Reading In Kerala
Children in state-run schools in Kerala will soon receive "grace marks" for cultivating reading habits, starting from the next academic year, State General Education Minister V Sivankutty said on Wednesday. A dedicated period will be set aside for reading books, newspapers, and related activities, the minister said in a Facebook post. "Grace marks will be awarded from the next academic year to children who engage in activities that promote reading habits," Sivankutty added. For students in grades one to four, weekly sessions will focus on appropriate reading activities, while students in grades five to twelve will have similar sessions linked to newspaper reading and other follow-up exercises, he stated. Teachers will receive training, and a handbook will be prepared to guide reading-related activities. The Education Department is also considering including a reading-focused segment in "Kalolsavam," the annual school arts festival, the minister said.
Indian Express
a day ago
- Indian Express
Kerala schools to reward reading habits with grace marks and special reading-sessions
Children in state-run schools in Kerala will soon receive 'grace marks' for cultivating reading habits, starting from the next academic year, State General Education Minister V Sivankutty announced on Wednesday. A dedicated period will be set aside for reading books, newspapers, and related activities, the minister said in a Facebook post. 'Grace marks will be awarded from the next academic year to children who engage in activities that promote reading habits,' Sivankutty added. For students in grades one to four, weekly sessions will focus on appropriate reading activities, while students in grades five to twelve will have similar sessions linked to newspaper reading and other follow-up exercises, he stated. Teachers will receive training, and a handbook will be prepared to guide reading-related activities. The Education Department is also considering including a reading-focused segment in 'Kalolsavam,' the annual school arts festival, the minister said.
