Class 1 English PCTB / PECTAA Textbook PDF (SNC)
English Class 1 SNC Punjab Textbook PDF
The Class 1 English textbook is the English book Punjab schools use in the first year of primary. This is the Single National Curriculum (SNC) edition by the Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Board (PCTB), Lahore, which has been part of the Punjab Education, Curriculum, Training and Assessment Authority (PECTAA) since June 2024. Read the book online below or download the PDF.
Book details
| Book | English (SNC edition) |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 1 (One) |
| Published by | Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Board (PCTB), Lahore, now part of PECTAA |
| Curriculum | Single National Curriculum (SNC) |
| Format | PDF, about 29 MB |
Read Class 1 English online
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How Class 1 English builds on Pre-1
The Pre-1 English Primer introduces the alphabet and a first set of picture words. In Class 1 children use those letters to read and spell short words, learn the sounds letters make (phonics), and begin reading simple sentences. Units mix listening, speaking, reading and writing, with exercises after each one.
Two things usually need extra practice at this age: telling apart letters that look alike, such as b and d, and writing capital and small letters correctly on the lines.
Helping your child at home
- Say the sound, not just the name. “b” as in bat helps more with reading than “bee”.
- Point while reading. Ask your child to move a finger under each word as they read.
- Talk about the pictures. Asking “what is this?” in English builds speaking confidence.
- Use lined paper. Copying a few words from each lesson keeps handwriting in step with reading.
Other Class 1 books
See also Class 1 Urdu, Maths, Islamiat, General Knowledge, Akhlaqiat and the Tajweedi Qaida, or browse all Class 1 Punjab textbooks. The book before this one is the Pre-1 English Primer.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the SNC edition?
Yes. An older Class 1 English book from before the SNC also exists, so compare the cover with the one on your school’s book list.
Is it English medium?
English is taught as a subject in both English and Urdu medium schools, so this one book is used by both.
What is PECTAA?
PECTAA is the Punjab Education, Curriculum, Training and Assessment Authority, set up by the Punjab government in June 2024 by merging the Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Board, the Quaid-e-Azam Academy for Educational Development (QAED) and the Punjab Examination Commission.
