Kerala to give 'grace marks' for reading in schools
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Thiruvananthapuram: Children in Kerala’s state-run schools will soon receive “grace marks” for developing 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 engaging in 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,” he added.
For students in grades one to four, weekly sessions will focus on age-appropriate reading activities, while students in grades five to twelve will participate in similar sessions linked to newspaper reading and follow-up exercises. Teachers will receive training, and a handbook will be prepared to guide the reading-related activities.
The Education Department is also considering including a reading-focused segment in “Kalolsavam,” the annual school arts festival, Sivankutty said.
With PTI inputs