A REPORT ON SCHOOL BASED ACTIVITY "An English Fest at School " INTRODUCTION "Language is not a genetic gift, it is a social gift. Learning a new language is becoming a member of the club – the community of speakers of that language. " – Frank Smith. School based activity is one of the essential components of any educational programme like B.Ed. Apart from classroom teaching, a school teacher is also responsible for a number of scholastic and school management related activities. A teacher has to maintain a comprehensive record of entire learners’ performance. School based activities provide first hand exposure to systematic schooling procedure. It enables a teacher to develop their own understanding of the realities of working with mentors and children in real school situations. School based activity helps to develop professional expertise and understanding as a qualified teacher in a practical sense. This programme is usually performed during the third semester o...