LSRW Curriculum Aid for Traditional Tamil Schools

This resource enables established Tamil schools and educators worldwide to use specific LSRW skills components from the MNTS syllabus — addressing the need for proficiency-aligned Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing instruction and preparing students for standardized assessments toward the Seal of Biliteracy in 49 of the 50 US states.

Scope

Over 300 Tamil schools across various US states and hundreds more internationally rely on traditional paper-based models. While these models effectively manage reading and writing, they lack digital solutions for listening and speaking instruction. MNTS LSRW Curriculum Aid fills that gap.

Four Skill Areas

Interpretive Listening

IPA (Integrated Performance Assessment) templates for Basic 3 through Units 1–18, incorporating authentic real-world audio and video examples.

Speaking

Interpersonal listening/speaking scenarios plus presentational speaking modes across all proficiency levels.

Interpretive Reading

IPA templates for Basic 3 through Units 1–18, using real-world authentic texts as examples.

Writing

Presentational writing across various scenarios for all proficiency levels.

Standards Alignment

ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines

CEFR Levels

NCSSFL Can-Do Statements

Access Options

Anonymous / Guest Access

The complete 10-year syllabus is available as an online PDF or interactive content via guest login at openlms.mntamilschool.org.

Assessments

Teachers request end-of-semester LSRW assessments via coursedirector@mntamilschool.org. Materials are shared once per semester.