Teacher Reference: Textbook Theme: Life Around Us Lesson 1: A Hero with a Difference Let Us Discuss 1) What did Meena hate about herself? Ans. Meena hated the black mole on her face. 2) What did Leena tell her sister? Ans. Leena told her sister, Meena, that the black mole made her face different from that of others. It made her special. 3) How did Masudur lose his legs? Ans. Masudur lost his legs in a goods train accident. :KDWNLQGRIÀWQHVVGRHVVZLPPLQJUHTXLUH\" Ans. 6ZLPPLQJUHTXLUHVKLJKPHQWDODQGSK\\VLFDOÀWQHVV Understanding the Text Exercise 1: New words Word Meaning mole (n.) a small spot on a person’s skin individual (n.) person Imam (n.) DSHUVRQZKROHDGVSUD\\HUVLQDPRVTXH A Hero with a Difference
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Teacher Reference: Textbook +HZDVIRFXVHGDQGGHWHUPLQHGDVKHSDUWLFLSDWHGLQPDQ\\VZLPPLQJHYHQWV + HZDVFRXUDJHRXVDVKHZDVWKHILUVWSK\\VLFDOO\\FKDOOHQJHG$VLDQVZLPPHUWRFURVVWKH English Channel. He was sincere and helpful, as he was involved with local swimmers’ organisations as a trainer and advisor. :KDWGR\\RXILQGLQVSLULQJIURP0DVXGXU·VOLIH\"'HVFULEH Ans. Learner’s response Sample: ,KDYHOHDUQWWKDWLI\\RXUHDOO\\ZDQWWRDFKLHYHVRPHWKLQJLQOLIHDQGNHHSWU\\LQJ GHVSLWHGLIILFXOWLHV\\RXZLOOVXFFHHG,WLVLPSRUWDQWWREHKDUGZRUNLQJDQGIRFXVHGLQ ZKDWHYHURQHGRHV,DOVROHDUQWWKDWZHVKRXOGQRWWUHDWRWKHUVGLIIHUHQWO\\RUPDNHIXQRI them become of their looks, colour or abilities. A Hero with a Difference
Teacher Reference: Textbook Theme: Life Around Us Lesson 2: Every Day Is a New Day Let Us Discuss 1) Which animal does the poem describe? Ans. The poem describes a dog. 2) What pokes out of her red mouth? Ans. Her wet tongue pokes out of her red mouth. 3) How do Lexie’s paws patter? Ans. Lexie’s paws patter delicately and curiously. 4) What does Lexie greet every day? Ans. Lexie greets the crooked, crushed and gasping purple flowers every day. Understanding the Text Exercise 1: New words Word Meaning delicately (adv.) carefully and softly gasping (adj.) breathing in loudly with the mouth Exercise 2: Literature comprehension 1) What are Lexie’s eyes bright with wonder at? Ans. Lexie’s eyes are bright with wonder at nature’s creations. Every Day Is a New Day
Teacher Reference: Textbook +RZGRHV/H[LHJUHHWWKHSXUSOHÁRZHUV\" Ans. /H[LHJUHHWVWKHSXUSOHÁRZHUVFXULRXVO\\DQGORYLQJO\\ 3) How does Lexie live each day? Ans. Every day is a new day for Lexie. She lives each day afresh and wonderfully. 4) How do the poets describe Lexie? Ans. The poets describe Lexie as a curious dog who is full of wonder about her surroundings. Her paws patter delicately and her bark is soft. She has a red mouth and a dark nose. She greets each day as a new day to be lived. Exercise 3: Read and answer Onomatopoeia is the process of creating a word that imitates or suggests the sound it describes. We say the cat meows, the cow moos and the duck quacks. Use the following written sounds or onomatopoeic words to complete the sentences. buzzing choo-choo chatter ding-dong tick-tock 1) The __________ti_c_k_-_to__c_k___________ of the clock could be heard in the silence of the night. 2) I knew there was a bee’s nest nearby. I could hear their ____________b_u_z_z_in_g___________. 3) It was so cold that our teeth started to ___________c_h_a__tt_e_r___________. 4) _________D_i_n_g_-_d_o_n__g__________ I heard the door bell ring. 5) The train made a _________c_h_o__o_-_c_h_o__o_________ sound as it passed the station. Exercise 4: Value-based questions – Judgement and appreciation 1) Write about a positive thing that we can learn from Lexie. Ans. Learner’s response Sample: There are many positive things that we can learn from Lexie. Lexie teaches us to be curious about our surroundings and to welcome each day with wonder and curiosity. To do everyday things with enthusiasm and wonder is another quality that we can learn from Lexie. Every Day Is a New Day
Teacher Reference: Textbook 2) Do you think it is good to have a pet? Give reasons for your answer. Ans. Learner’s response Sample: Yes, I think it is good to have a pet, as they add a lot of value to our lives. Pets keep us lively and active. After a hard day’s work, when we get back home, the love and attention showered on us by our pets help us feel relaxed and happy. Every Day Is a New Day
Teacher Reference: Textbook Lesson 3: The Selfish Giant Let Us Discuss 1) Why was the Giant away? Ans. The Giant was away visiting a long-time friend. 2) What did the Giant do when he saw the children in his garden? Ans. The Giant was angry, and he told the children not to play in his garden. He built a high wall around the garden to prevent the children from entering. 3) What happened to the garden after that? Ans. After that, it was winter in the Giant’s garden throughout the year. Snow covered the grass and trees, and no flowers bloomed. 4) How did the children enter the Giant’s garden again? Ans. The children crept into the garden through a little hole. Understanding the Text Exercise 1: New words Word Meaning giant (n.) a person who is extremely large and strong blossoms (n.) pretty flowers pearl (n.) a milky white colour The Selfish Giant
Teacher Reference: Textbook Word Meaning bore (v.) produced rich fruit or flower trespassers (n.) prosecuted (v.) those who enter a place without rightful permission wandered (v.) lawful action against rule breaking cloak (n.) walked around slowly without any purpose frost (n.) a loose piece of clothing worn over one's shoulders hail (n.) a thin, white layer of ice that forms when the temperature is below freezing exclaimed (v.) point crept (v.) frozen rain delight (n.) cried out in surprise and joy crawled pure happiness The Selfish Giant
Teacher Reference: Textbook R1: Reading Comprehension Passage 1 1) What do kingfishers mainly feed on? Ans. Kingfishers mainly feed on fish. 2) Who are the main predators of kingfishers? Ans. The main predators of kingfishers are foxes, raccoons, cats and snakes. 3) Write the comparative forms of each of the adjectives given in brackets. a) Kingfishers are smaller than eagles. (small) b) Kingfishers have larger heads than many other birds. (large) c) Kingfishers have brighter feathers than many other birds. (bright) 4) The meaning of ‘habitat’ is ‘the natural home of a living being’. 5) Match the words with their correct meanings. Column A Column B 1) species a) sometimes 2) occasionally b) an animal that hunts other animals 3) predator c) type or kind Ans. 1) – c); 2) – a); 3) – b) Passage 2 1) How did the Lincolns make a living? Ans. The Lincolns made a living by hunting and farming on a small plot of land. 2) What kind of books did Abraham Lincoln like to read? Ans. Abraham Lincoln liked to read books such as Aesop’s Fables, Robinson Crusoe, Pilgrim’s Progress and the family Bible. Reading Comprehension
Teacher Reference: Textbook 3) Fill in the blanks with the correct articles. Put a where no article is needed. a) You will get an hour’s break on Monday. b) Ambika’s favourite subject in school is Art. c) She is the best swimmer in the school. 4) The meaning of ‘encouraged’ is ‘gave support and confidence’. (Accept all valid responses.) 5) Match the words with their correct meanings. Column A Column B 1) infancy a) proper 2) affectionate b) early childhood 3) formal c) loving Ans. 1) – b); 2) – c); 3) – a) Reading Comprehension
Teacher Reference: Textbook Theme: Art and Culture Lesson 4: A Merry Christmas Let Us Discuss 1) What was Beth going to gift Marmee? Ans. Beth was going to gift a few hemmed handkerchiefs to Marmee. 2) What did Amy want to do with the money she would be left with? Ans. Amy wanted to buy pencils with the money that she would be left with. 3) How is Amy in the fainting scene according to Jo? Ans. According to Jo, Amy is as stiff as a poker in the fainting scene. 4) Why did Beth’s bread get burned? Ans. Beth’s bread got burned because she was watching Meg doing the fainting scene. She was watching the fun with much interest, and forgot about the bread. Understanding the Text Exercise 1: New words Word Meaning Marmee (n.) an affectionate way of calling one’s mother blaze (n.) a large fire hemmed (v.) folded back and sewn down cologne (n.) a light perfume that does not have a strong smell A Merry Christmas
Teacher Reference: Textbook Word Meaning toasting (v.) warming oneself by being close to a fire or another source of heat poker (n.) a straight metal rod for moving coal or wood black and blue (adj.) having dark marks on one’s skin because of being hit or injured clasp (v.) to hold tightly with one’s hands or arms stagger (v.) move unsteadily from place to place frantically (adv.) fearfully and worriedly melodramatic (adj.) extremely dramatic or emotional jerked (v.) moved suddenly and sharply Exercise 2: Literature Comprehension 1) What did Beth, Meg, Amy and Jo do when it was time for their mother to come home? Ans. Beth put a pair of slippers down to warm. Meg stopped lecturing and lighted the lamp. Amy got out of the easy chair without being asked. Jo forgot how tired she was as she prepared to hold the slippers closer to the blaze. 2) What did all the girls want to buy for Marmee at first? Ans. All the girls wanted to buy Marmee a pair of slippers. 3) How did the girls decide to give the gifts to their Marmee? Ans. The girls decided to put the gifts on the table and watch Marmee open them. They wanted to surprise her after letting her think that the gifts were for the girls. 4) Who according to Jo is the best actress? What will happen if she stopped acting? Ans. According to Jo, Meg is the best actress. Everything would end if Meg stopped acting. A Merry Christmas
Teacher Reference: Textbook Exercise 3: Reference to context Read the sentences from the story and answer the questions. 1) ‘I’m the man of the family now that Papa is away, and I shall provide the slippers, for he told me to take special care of Marmee while he was gone.’ a) Who says this and to whom? Ans. Jo said this to her sisters. b) Where has Papa gone? Ans. Papa has gone to fight in the war. c) What has happened to Marmee’s slippers? Ans. Marmee’s slippers are worn out. 2) ‘I don’t mean to act any more after this time. I’m getting too old for such things.’ a) Who is speaking? Ans. Meg is speaking. b) What does ‘this time’ refer to? Ans. ‘This time’ refers to the play they will be doing on Christmas. Exercise 4: Value-based questions – Judgement and appreciation 1) Do you think the girls loved their mother? State any one incident from the story to support your answer. Ans. Learner’s response Sample: Yes, the girls loved their mother. When it was time for their mother to join them, they all brightened up to welcome her. Beth put a pair of slippers down to warm. Meg stopped lecturing and lighted the lamp. Amy got out of the easy chair without being asked. Jo forgot A Merry Christmas
Teacher Reference: Textbook how tired she was as she prepared to hold the slippers closer to the blaze. This shows how much the girls loved their mother. 2) What kind of a family was the March family? Describe in your own words. Ans. Learner’s response Sample: The March family was a happy, close-knit family. They loved and cared for each other. Marmee’s daughters were close to each other. They were very affectionate towards their mother. Even though their father was away fighting in the war, they were positive and in high spirits. A Merry Christmas
Teacher Reference: Textbook Theme: Art and Culture Lesson 5: The Coromandel Fishers Let Us Discuss 1) What are catamarans? Ans. Catamarans are fishing boats. 2) What is the ‘leaping wealth of the tide’? Ans. The ‘leaping wealth of the tide’ refers to the fish that the fishers want to catch. 3) What is being compared to a child that has cried all night? Ans. The wind is being compared to a child that has cried all night. 4) What relation do the fishers have with the sea, the clouds and the waves? Ans. The fisher folk consider the sea to be their mother, the clouds to be their brothers and the waves to be their comrades. Understanding the Text Exercise 1: New words Word Meaning coastal (adj.) next to the sea wakening (v.) getting up; not sleeping anymore catamarans (n.) fishing boats hasten (v.) to hurry The Coromandel Fishers
Teacher Reference: Textbook Word Meaning comrades (n.) friends glade (n.) an open space in a forest glee (n.) happiness Exercise 2: Literature Comprehension 1) What does the poet compare the wind to? Ans. T he poet compares the wind to a child that has cried all night because it now lies asleep in the arms of the dawn. 2) What are the dangers that the fishers face at sea? Ans. Winds and storms are the dangers that the fishers face at sea. 3) What are the ‘sweet things of the land’ that are mentioned in the poem? Ans. The sweet things of the land mentioned in the poem are the shade of the coconut glade, the scent of the mango grove, the sounds of loved voices and the sands on a full Moon night. 4) According to the poem, do the fishers prefer the danger of the sea or the life on the shore? Ans. Though life on the shore is sweet, the fishers prefer the spray and waves of the sea. Exercise 3: Read and Answer Complete the lines from the poem by matching the sentences in Column A to those in Column B. Column A Column B 1) Rise, brothers, rise; a) the waves are our comrades all. 2) To capture the leaping wealth b) the wakening skies pray to the morning of the tide, light, 3) The sea is our mother; the c) for we are the kings of the sea! cloud is our brother; The Coromandel Fishers
Teacher Reference: Textbook Column A Column B 4) The wind lies asleep in the arms of the dawn d) let us hasten away in the track of the seagull’s call, 5) No longer delay, e) like a child that has cried all night. Ans. 1 – b; 2 – c; 3 – a; 4 – e; 5 – d Exercise 4: Value-based questions – Judgement and appreciation 1) Why do you think the poet calls the fishers the ‘kings of the sea’? Ans. Learner’s response Sample: Just as kings have the power to rule and be responsible for their kingdoms, the Coromandel fishers too have the power to rule the sea. They feel that the sea god will protect them and that nothing can harm them. They look forward to all the dangers and risks that come with life at sea. This is why the poet calls the fishers the ‘kings of the sea’. 2) Can you guess why the fishers track the seagull’s call? Ans. Learner’s response Sample: Seagulls primarily eat fish and thus tend to be around areas where a lot of fish can be found. So, if the fishers can track the seagull’s call, they can find areas in the sea where plenty of fish can be found. The Coromandel Fishers
Teacher Reference: Textbook Lesson 6: A Lesson for Life Let Us Discuss 1) Why was Sandeep Sir disappointed? Ans. Sandeep Sir was disappointed because Rohit could not answer a simple question on addition. 2) Which fruit did Sandeep Sir know Rohit loved? Ans. Sandeep Sir knew that Rohit loved cherries. 3) Who did Rohit want to share his apples with? Why? Ans. Rohit wanted to share his apples with Jignesh. Jignesh had been crying because he wanted to eat apples. His mother, Kamla didi, had said that she could not buy apples as they were costly. 4) Why did Sandeep Sir ask the class to applaud Rohit? Ans. Sandeep Sir asked the class to applaud Rohit, as he was considerate enough to want to share his apples with his friend. Understanding the Text Exercise 1: New words Word Meaning approach (n.) a way of dealing with something exaggerated (adj.) made up to be greater than what is true victoriously (adv.) with a feeling of winning touched (v.) to be emotionally affected by someone’s words or actions applauds (v.) claps to show approval or praise A Lesson for Life
Teacher Reference: Textbook R2: Reading Comprehension Passage 1 1) What happened when the emperor’s servants were boiling water for the court to drink? Ans. When the emperor’s servants were boiling water for the court, dried leaves from a nearby bush fell into the boiling water, and a brown substance got infused into the water. 2) Which are the main varieties of tea? Ans. The main varieties of Chinese tea are green tea, red tea (black tea), Wulong tea, white tea, yellow tea and reprocessed tea. 3) Fill in the blanks with suitable adjectives. a) Mohan is very strong. He can pick up this heavy chair. b) This red rose is very beautiful. c) He is the smartest boy in class. (Accept all valid responses.) 4) The meaning of ‘reprocessed’ is ‘to make again’. 5) Match the words with their correct meanings. Column A Column B 1) gradual a) special 2) refinement b) over a long period of time 3) unique c) improvement Ans. 1) – b); 2) – c); 3) – a) Reading Comprehension
Teacher Reference: Textbook Passage 2 1) Where did the two boys meet? Ans. The two boys met in a train. 2) Who ended up with more money in the end? Ans. Ram ended up with more money in the end. 3) Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the verb ‘be’. a) My mother is cooking dinner. (are/am/is) b) The hammer and nails are new. (are/is/am) c) It is very late, and I am very tired. (is/am/are) 4) The antonym of ‘penalty’ is ‘reward’. 5) Match the words with their correct meanings. Column A Column B 1) stumped a) to begin to grow 2) simpleton b) not knowing the answer to something 3) germinate c) someone who is not intelligent and does not have a good sense of judgement Ans. 1) – b); 2) – c); 3) – a) Reading Comprehension
Teacher Reference: Textbook Theme: Imagination and Adventure Lesson 7: Rip Van Winkle Page 36 Let Us Discuss 1) Who was Rip Van Winkle? Where did he live? Ans. Rip Van Winkle was a lazy man who lived in a small Dutch village. 2) Why would Rip’s wife scold him? Ans. Rip’s wife, Dame, would scold him because she didn’t like his laziness. She used to shout at him for not doing any work. 3) Where did Rip meet the little man? Ans. Rip met the little man in the hills. 4) What did the little, bearded men share with Rip? Ans. The little, bearded men shared a tasty drink with Rip. Understanding the Text Exercise 1: New words Word Meaning Dutch (adj.) belonging to the Netherlands inn (n.) a house where people can eat and rent a room to sleep ninepins (n.) a game played with a heavy ball and nine vertical columns called pins echoed (v.) the same sound repeated itself Rip Van Winkle
Teacher Reference: Textbook Word Meaning tattered (adj.) torn and in poor condition rusted (v.) got covered in rust, which is a reddish substance formed on metals enquired (v.) asked Page 37 Exercise 2: Literature Comprehension 1) What kind of person was Rip Van Winkle? What did he like to do? Ans. Rip Van Winkle was a lazy man. He liked to wander through town with his pet dog, Wolf, and tell stories to the children. 2) What was strange about the men whom Rip met in the hills? Ans. The men were little and bearded. They played a noisy game of ninepins that echoed throughout the mountains. 3) Nobody recognised Rip when he reached the village. Why? Ans. Nobody recognised Rip when he reached the village because he was missing for 20 years and had changed a lot in appearance. 4) How do we know that Rip was asleep for a long time? Support your answers with details from the story. Ans. We know that Rip was asleep for a long time because when he woke up his clothes were tattered, his gun had rusted and his beard had grown a foot in length. Rip Van Winkle
Teacher Reference: Textbook Exercise 3: Read and Answer 'LYLGH\\RXUFODVVLQWRJURXSVRIIRXU5HDGWKHVWRU\\FDUHIXOO\\DQGGLVFXVVLW7KHQÀOOLQWKHGHWDLOVRI the story in the given graphic organiser. Name the people in the story Rip Van Winkle Dame Judith Peter Vanderdonk Wolf – Rip’s dog Where and when did the First story take place Rip went to the forest and met a small man wearing in a small Dutch village strange clothes. Page 38 Then Rip helped him carry a heavy drum. After that After that 7KH\\UHDFKHGDÀHOGZKHUH The men shared a tasty drink little bearded men were with Rip and Rip fell asleep. playing ninepins. Finally Rip woke up 20 years later and nobody could recognise him anymore. Rip Van Winkle
Page 39 Teacher Reference: Textbook Exercise 4: Value-based questions – Judgement and appreciation 1) Why do you think no one believed Rip Van Winkle’s story? Ans. Learner’s response Sample: No one believed Rip’s story because he said that he was asleep for 20 years in the hills. The people thought he was crazy. A wise old man named Peter Vanderdonk thought Rip had met some ghosts. 2) Do you believe in ghosts? Why or why not? Ans. Learner’s response Sample: No, I do not believe in ghosts, because I cannot believe in something that I have not seen with my own eyes. Also, the existence of ghosts has not been proven by science yet. Rip Van Winkle
Teacher Reference: Textbook Theme: Imagination and Adventure Lesson 8: The Treasure in the Woods Let Us Discuss Page 49 1) Where did the boy go? Ans. The boy went into the forest. 2) What did the mushrooms seem to say? Ans. The mushrooms seemed to ask the boy to pick them up and say, ‘Isn’t it a lovely day?’ 3) What was the boy’s favourite game? Ans. The boy’s favourite game was exploring. 4) How was the tiny girl sitting in the grass? Ans. The tiny girl sat in the grass scared and stared at him. Understanding the Text Exercise 1: New words Word Meaning vast (adj.) very big gay (adj.) happy strolled (v.) walked slowly mass (n.) KHUH VRPHWKLQJZLWKQRGHÀQHGVKDSH The Treasure in the Woods
Teacher Reference: Textbook tread (v.) to walk in a certain manner spirit (n.) essence; life Page 50 Exercise 2: Literature comprehension 1) How is the forest described in the poem? Ans. The forest in the poem is described as vast and grey. 'HVFULEHWKHPXVKURRPVRQWKHIRUHVWÁRRU Ans 7 KHPXVKURRPVZHUHEULJKWDQGJD\\DQGWKH\\ZHUHOLJKWLQJXSWKHIRUHVWÁRRU They seemed to be calling everyone to come and explore the forest. 3) What did the boy say to the girl? Ans. The boy told the girl not to be afraid. 4) What did the boy and the girl do together? Ans 7 KH ER\\ DQG WKH JLUO ZDWHUHG WUHHV DQG FOHDQHG WKH JURXQGV 7KH\\ ÀOOHG WKH woods with happy sounds. Exercise 3: Read and answer Observe the usage of metaphors in the following sentences. Write what you understand by each sentence. Also, mention the things that are compared to each other. 1) The snow is a white blanket. Ans. Learner’s response Sample: Here, snow is compared to a white blanket. It means that the snow looked like a blanket covering the ground. It is compared to a white blanket because snow is white in colour. 2) The classroom is a zoo. Ans. Learner’s response Sample: The classroom is being compared to a zoo. It means that the classroom environment was noisy, loud and wild like that of a zoo. The Treasure in the Woods
Page 51 Teacher Reference: Textbook 3) Sheela is a lion. Ans. Learner’s response Sample: Here, Sheela is being compared to a lion. Strength and courage are the qualities of a lion. So, here, it is meant that Sheela is as strong and courageous as a lion. 4) The little cat is my sunshine. Ans. Learner’s response Sample: The cat is being compared to sunshine or light. There would be no life without the Sun. So, here, the sentence means that ‘the cat is the light of my life’ or ‘the cat is what brings joy to my life’. 5) Aryan is a night owl. Ans. Learner’s response Sample: Here, Aryan is being compared to an owl. Owls are birds that stay awake at night and sleep during the day. So, here, the sentence means that Aryan stays awake all night or stays up till late night. (Accept all valid responses.) Exercise 4: Value-based questions – Judgement and appreciation 1) What kind of treasure do you think the boy was looking for? Ans. Learner’s response Sample: The treasure that the boy was looking for in the forest could be mushrooms, pinecones, acorns, pebbles or something similar. 2) Do you think we need to take care of the forests? Why, and how? Ans. Learner’s response Sample: Yes, we need to take care of forests because they provide us with oxygen and lower the temperature of the Earth’s atmosphere. Forests are also home for wildlife. We can take care of forests by practising reforestation and afforestation. We should also use less wood and paper. The Treasure in the Woods
Teacher Reference: Textbook Lesson 9: Oh! The Places You’ll Go . . . Let Us Discuss Page 91 1) Who was Miss Leela? Ans. Miss Leela was Ninu’s school teacher. 2) What did Ninu’s mother do for a living? Ans. Ninu’s mother stitched clothes for a living. 3) What made Ninu shudder? Ans 1LQXVKXGGHUHGDWWKHWKRXJKWRIORVLQJÀIW\\SHUFHQWRIWKHWRWDOPDUNV 4) Who among Ninu’s classmates saw the Eiffel Tower? Ans. Steve went to Paris for vacation and saw the Eiffel Tower. Understanding the Text Exercise 1: New words Word Meaning VOXUSLQJ Y GULQNLQJRUHDWLQJQRLVLO\\ QLEEOLQJ Y WDNLQJVPDOOELWHV VXPPHUEUHDN Q VXPPHUKROLGD\\VLQVFKRRO SDVVHGDZD\\ Y died VKXGGHUHG Y shivered with fear or disgust PRQRWRQRXV DGM boring EHDPHG Y VPLOHGZLGHO\\ Oh! The Places You’ll Go . . .
Teacher Reference: Textbook \\LNHV LQW DQH[SUHVVLRQRIVXUSULVHDQGGLVJXVW GLVJXVWLQJ DGM H[WUHPHO\\XQOLNHDEOH HPEDUUDVVHG DGM ashamed R3: Reading Comprehension Passage 1 :KDWZHUHWKHDUPVRIWKH75H[OLNH\" Ans 7 KHDUPVRIWKH75H[ZHUHUHODWLYHO\\VPDOOEXWSRZHUIXOZLWKWZRFODZHGGLJLWV OLNHÀQJHUV Page 92 :KDWGLG6XH+HQGULFNVRQGRZLWKWKHIRVVLORIWKH75H[WKDWVKHKDGIRXQG\" Ans 6 XH+HQGULFNVRQVROGWKHIRVVLORIWKH75H[WKDWVKHKDGIRXQGWRWKH)LHOG 0XVHXPRI1DWXUDO+LVWRU\\IRUHLJKWPLOOLRQGROODUV )LQGWKHSOXUDOIRUPVRIWKHJLYHQZRUGVIURPWKHSDVVDJH a) dinosaur – dinosaurs b) inch – inches c) tooth – teeth 4) The meaning of the word ‘fatal’ is ‘FDXVLQJGHDWKRUGHDGO\\’. $FFHSWDOOYDOLGUHVSRQVHV 5) Match the words with their correct meanings. Column A Column B SUHVHQWGD\\ D YHU\\ODUJH URWWLQJ E WKHFXUUHQWSHULRGRIWLPH ZKRSSLQJ F GHFD\\LQJ Ans. 1) – b); 2) – c); 3) – a) Oh! The Places You’ll Go . . .
Teacher Reference: Textbook Passage 2 :KDWGLGWKHHPSHURUVHHDVKHVDWLQKLVJDUGHQ\" Ans 7 KHHPSHURUZRXOGVHHDÁHHWRIVZDQVDÁRFNRIGXFNVRUDKHUGRIGHHUWKDW URDPHGDERXWIUHHO\\ :KDWGLGWKHSULHVWVHHLQWKHSDODFHRQHGD\\\" Ans 2 QHGD\\WKHSULHVWVDZDIHZFKLOGUHQSOD\\LQJZLWKGROOV )LOOLQWKHEODQNVZLWKWKHFRUUHFWSURQRXQV $ HeLVGUHDPLQJ 5DYL % ItLVGLUW\\ 7KHEODFNERDUG & WeDUHZDWFKLQJ79 0\\PRWKHUDQG, Page 93 4) The meaning of the word ‘demise’ is ‘death’. 5) Match the words with their correct meanings. Column A Column B IORFN D WRQRWWDNH¶QR·IRUDQDQVZHU EULOOLDQW E JURXS LQVLVW F YHU\\FOHYHU Ans. 1) – b); 2) – c); 3) – a) Oh! The Places You’ll Go . . .
Teacher Reference: Textbook Theme: Exploring the World Lesson 10: A Trip to Santiniketan Let Us Discuss Page 140 1) Where and with whom did Rukmi go on a trip? Ans. Rukmi went on a trip to Santiniketan with her family. 2) What did Baba order several plates of? Ans. Baba ordered several plates of bread-omelette. 3) Where did the family go after visiting the Museum? Ans. After visiting the Museum, the family went to have lunch at Kamala Aunty’s house. After lunch, they headed to Khoai. 4) What was the Khoai region like? Ans. Khoai was a dry forest region with red soil. Understanding the Text Exercise 1: New words Word Meaning paddy (n.) ULFHFURSZKHQLWLVJURZLQJLQWKHÀHOG gulmohar (n.) DWUHHZLWKEULJKWUHGÁRZHUVXVXDOO\\VHHQRQWKHURDGVLGHV wide-eyed (adj.) to take in something in admiration vision (n.) idea; great thought thrilled (adj.) very happy or excited A Trip to Santiniketan
Teacher Reference: Textbook manuscripts (n.) old documents written by hand Rabindra Sangeet (n.) quaint (adj.) songs composed by the poet and author Rabindranath Tagore small and picturesque briskly (adv.) in an active, quick or energetic way inspiring (adj.) encouraging sonajhuri (n.) DODUJHWUHHZLWKEULJKW\\HOORZÁRZHUV trotting (v.) a gait between walking and running Baul (n.) a group of spiritual singers from Bengal gathered (v.) came together lingered (v.) remained or stayed on for a long time Page 141 Exercise 2: Literature comprehension 1) Where did Rukmi live? How far was Santiniketan from her hometown? Ans. Rukmi lived in Krishnanagar in central West Bengal. Santiniketan was about a hundred kilometres away from her hometown. 2) Where did the family have breakfast? What did Rukmi’s mother do at that time? Ans. The family had breakfast at a tea-stall. Rukmi’s mother was clicking pictures of men and women going about their daily work. 3) What did the family see and learn at the Rabindra Bhavan Museum? Ans. The family saw the manuscripts of Rabindranath Tagore’s poems and songs. They learnt that it was his vision that transformed Bolpur from a little town into the international educational centre that is known as ‘Santiniketan’ today. 4) Describe the people the family met at Khoai. What did they do? Ans. At Khoai, the family met a Baul troupe that had gathered on the banks of Kopai. The Baul singers travelled around to perform their music. A Trip to Santiniketan
Page 142 Teacher Reference: Textbook Exercise 3: Read and answer Read the sentences and sequence them in order of the events in the passage. 1) In Khoai, the family met a Baul troupe who performed their songs and dance. [5] 2) Driver Uncle took them to Kamala Aunty’s house for lunch. [3] 7KHIDPLO\\VWDUWHGWKHMRXUQH\\WR6DQWLQLNHWDQDWÀYHLQWKHPRUQLQJ[1] 4) After that, they drove down to a place called Khoai. [4] 5) The family went straight to the Rabindra Bhavan Museum, on reaching Santiniketan. [2] Exercise 4: Value-based questions – Judgement and appreciation 1) Rukmi visited many places. Out of the many places that Rukmi visited, which is one place that you would like to visit? Why? Ans. Learner’s response Sample: Out of the many places that Rukmi visited, I would like to visit the Rabindra Bhavan Museum. I would love to visit the museum because I have read Rabindranath Tagore’s poems and would be thrilled to look at the original manuscripts. 2) Do you think it’s important to travel and visit new places? Give reasons for your answer. Ans. Learner’s response Sample: Yes. I think it is important to travel and visit new places because travelling improves our understanding of other cultures and places. We can have incredible adventures and experiences and many stories to tell when we travel. A Trip to Santiniketan
Teacher Reference: Textbook Theme: Exploring the World Lesson 11: The World from a Railway Carriage Let Us Discuss Page 35 1) Which magical creatures are not as fast as the moving train? Ans. Fairies and witches are not as fast as the moving train. 2) In the poem, what seems to charge along like troops in a battle? Ans. The train seems to charge along like troops in a battle. 3) How do the hills and plains look from the speeding train? Ans 7 KHKLOOVDQGWKHSODLQVÁ\\DVWKLFNDVGULYLQJUDLQ7KH\\VHHPWRPRYHYHU\\ TXLFNO\\KRZRQHGURSRIUDLQIROORZVDQRWKHUGURSLQDVWRUP 4) What does the tramp do? Ans. The tramp stands and gazes at the passing train. Understanding the Text Exercise 1: New words Word Meaning witches (n.) hedges (n.) women who cast spells ditches (n.) charging (v.) EXVKHVWKDWDUHSODQWHGDVERUGHUVWRÀHOGVRUJDUGHQV ORQJDQGQDUURZKROHVWKDWDUHGXJDORQJVLGHDURDGRUÀHOGWR hold or move water rushing forward in attack The World from a Railway Carriage
Teacher Reference: Textbook troops (n.) groups of soldiers meadows (n.) JUDVV\\ÀHOGV clambers (v.) WRFOLPEZLWKJUHDWGLIÀFXOW\\RQRQH VKDQGVDQGNQHHV scrambles (v.) struggles to climb brambles (n.) WKRUQ\\EXVKHV tramp (n.) a poor, homeless person lumping (v.) PRYLQJDORQJVORZO\\DQGKHDYLO\\ mill (n.) DEXLOGLQJZKHUHJUDLQLVWXUQHGLQWRÁRXU Page 36 Exercise 2: Literature comprehension 1) What is the poem about? Ans. The poem is about the experience of being in a speeding train. It describes how the world looks from a speeding train. :KDWLVWKHFKLOGGRLQJDOOE\\KLPVHOI\" Ans. The child was clambering and scrambling as he gathered brambles. 3) Describe the cart that the child sees. *Note to teacher: Ask learners to change ‘child’ to ‘poet’ in the question. Ans. From the speeding train, the poet sees a loaded cart with a cart driver, moving VORZO\\RQWKHURDG :KDWGRHVWKHSRHWFDWFKRQO\\DJOLPSVHRI\" Ans 7 KHSRHWFDWFKHVDJOLPSVHRIPDQ\\WKLQJVIURPWKHVSHHGLQJWUDLQ+HVHHV bridges, houses, hedges and ditches, the meadows, horses and cattle, the hills and plains, stations, a scrambling child, a tramp, a cart, a mill and a river. The World from a Railway Carriage
Teacher Reference: Textbook Exercise 3: Read and answer Read the sentences and sequence them in order of the events in the passage. 1) Tick the correct options with the things that the poet sees from the [A ] train window. ] (A) hills, mill, tramp, horses ] ] (B) hills, man, rainbow, ocean ] (C) bridges, road, peacocks, stations (D) hills, barns, mill, tramp 2) What is described as ‘charging along like troops in a battle’? [B (A) a battalion of soldiers (B) the train & PRQNH\\V ' WUHHV Page 37 &KRRVHWKHLQFRUUHFWSDLURIUK\\PLQJZRUGVIURPWKHRSWLRQV [C given below. (A) witches; ditches (B) road; load (C) horses; cattle (D) scrambles; brambles :KDWGR\\RXXQGHUVWDQGE\\WKHSKUDVH¶LQWKHZLQNRIDQH\\H·\" [ C (A) a short nap (B) in a soft voice & LQDYHU\\VKRUWWLPH ' DSOHDVDQWGUHDP 5) What is the meaning of the word ‘clamber’? [D (A) to go in circles until one collapses (B) to have food at irregular intervals (C) to make a loud noise (D) to climb on one’s hands and knees The World from a Railway Carriage
Page 38 Teacher Reference: Textbook Exercise 4: Value-based questions – Judgement and appreciation 7KHSRHPJLYHVWKHUHDGHUPDQ\\EHDXWLIXOLPDJHVWRYLVXDOLVH:KLFKRQHVGR \\RXOLNHWKHPRVW\"'HVFULEHWKHPLQ\\RXURZQZRUGV Ans. Learner’s response Sample: All the images in the poem are beautiful. But the one that I liked the most is the mention of the sights of the hills and the plains. I can visualise the EHDXWLIXOKLOOVYDOOH\\VDQGJUHHQPHDGRZVZKHUH,ZDQWWRJRRQDKROLGD\\ ,QWKHSRHPWKHSRHWPHQWLRQVPDQ\\WKLQJVWKDWWKHWUDLQSDVVHVE\\0HQWLRQD IHZWKLQJVWKDW\\RXKDYHVHHQZKLOHVHDWHGLQDPRYLQJWUDLQFDURUEXV Ans. Learner’s response Sample ,KDYHVHHQPDQ\\LQWHUHVWLQJWKLQJVZKLOHWUDYHOOLQJE\\DPRYLQJWUDLQ 7KHPRVWLQWHUHVWLQJRQHVDUHPRXQWDLQVJUHHQÀHOGVWUHHVÁRZHUVDQGDOVR WKHUDLOZD\\WUDFNVWKDWDSSHDUWREHFRQVWDQWO\\MRLQLQJ The World from a Railway Carriage
Page 83 Teacher Reference: Textbook Lesson 12: The Wizard of Oz Let Us Discuss 1) Where did the cyclone take Dorothy and Toto to? Ans. The cyclone took Dorothy and Toto to a strange land—the land of the Munchkins. 2) Who were the three characters Dorothy met on the way to the City of Emeralds? Ans. Dorothy met a scarecrow, a Tin Man and a lion on the way to the City of Emeralds. 3) Why did the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Lion want to go with Dorothy? Ans. The Scarecrow wanted brains, the Tin Man wanted a heart and the Lion wanted some courage. So, they went along with Dorothy to meet the Great Oz at the Emerald city who could grant them their wishes. 'RHVWKH:L]DUGÀQDOO\\JUDQWWKHPWKHLUZLVKHV\"+RZ\" Ans < HVWKH:L]DUGJUDQWHGWKHPWKHLUZLVKHV+HÀOOHGWKH6FDUHFURZ·VKHDGZLWK SLQVDQGQHHGOHV+HSODFHGDKHDUWVKDSHGFORFNLQVLGHWKH7LQ0DQ$QGKH gave a bowl of sour green liquid to the Lion who was brave enough to drink it. The Wizard of Oz
Teacher Reference: Textbook Understanding the Text Exercise 1: New words Page 84 Word Meaning cyclone (n.) a big storm Munchkins (n.) imaginary small people emeralds (n.) precious green gems wizard (n.) a man with magical powers scarecrow (n.) DPDNHVKLIWKXPDQÀJXUHWRVFDUHELUGVDZD\\IURPFURSV obliged (v.) to be thankful; grateful groan (v.) a deep, long sound showing great pain or unhappiness rusty (adj.) become stiff and old due to disuse punches (v.) KLWVRPHRQHZLWKRQH·VÀVW coward (n.) a person who is constantly fearful of danger whirling (v.) to go round and round in quick circles The Wizard of Oz
Teacher Reference: Textbook R4: Reading Comprehension Passage 1 1) What was the first old man planning to make on the land? Ans 7 KHÀUVWROGPDQZDVSODQQLQJWREXLOGPXOWLVWRUH\\HGEXLOGLQJVRQWKHODQG 2) What did the Pine Tree tell the other trees in the beginning? Ans. In the beginning, the Pine Tree told the other tress that their end was near. 3) Fill in the blanks with the correct verb forms from the brackets. $ +HUILQJHUVWDUWHGWRbleed when she cut it. (bled/bleed) (B) Ram held the arrow in his hand. (hold/held) Page 85 (C) The dog bit Geeta as she tried to slap it. (bite/bit) 7KHPHDQLQJRIWKHZRUG¶HQYLURQPHQWDOLVW·LV¶a person who works to protect the natural environment· 5) Match the words with their correct meanings. Column A Column B 1) resident a) very large 2) facility b) a person who stays somewhere for a long time 3) profit c) amenity Ans. 1) – b); 2) – c); 3) – a) Passage 2 :KDWNLQGRIFKLOGUHQ·VOLWHUDWXUHZDVFRPPRQEHIRUHWKHZULWLQJVRI/HDU\" Ans % HIRUH/HDU·VZULWLQJVFKLOGUHQ·VOLWHUDWXUHZDVÀOOHGZLWK¶FRPPRQVHQVH· instruction. The Wizard of Oz
Teacher Reference: Textbook 2) What did Lear love to do during his travels? Ans. During his travels, Lear loved to draw animals and landscapes. 3) Write the simple past tenses of the words given in brackets. $ (GZDUG/HDUwas (be) an illustrator, landscape painter, author and poet. (B) Children felt IHHO VKHHUGHOLJKWXSRQUHDGLQJ/HDU·VZRUNV (C) Lear eventually built (build) his dream house in Italy. ¶/HDU·VOLPHULFNVDUHJHQXLQHO\\PHDQLQJOHVVDQGODFNVDQ\\SXQFKOLQHRU SXUSRVH·:KDWGRHV¶SXQFKOLQH·PHDQLQWKLVVHQWHQFH\" *Note to teacher:$VNOHDUQHUVWRFKDQJH¶ODFNV·WR¶ODFN· Ans. Punchline means the last few words of a joke or story that make it funny. 5) Match the words with their correct meanings. Page 86 Column A Column B 1) illustrator a) strict and severe 2) evergreen b) a person who draws pictures for publications 3) repressive c) forever remembered Ans. 1) – b); 2) – c); 3) – a) The Wizard of Oz
Teacher Reference: Textbook Theme: The Wonders of Science Lesson 13: The Story of the Golden Crown Let Us Discuss Page 124 1) What did the king ask the goldsmith to make? Ans. The king asked the goldsmith to make a gold crown for him. 2) What suspicion did the king have? Ans. The king had a suspicion that the goldsmith might have stolen some of the gold that was given to him. 3) What words did Archimedes shout when he found the solution to the king’s problem? Ans. Archimedes shouted the words ‘Eureka! Eureka!’ when he found the solution to the king’s problem. 4) When Archimedes conducted his experiment with the gold crown and the solid gold cube, what were the results? Ans. When Archimedes conducted his experiment with the gold crown and the solid gold cube, he found out that the crown had other metals mixed in it. Understanding the Text Exercise 1: New words Word Meaning scientist (n.) one who studies science suspicion (n.) doubt The Story of the Golden Crown
Teacher Reference: Textbook brim (n.) till the top of a vessel volumes (n.) the amount of space occupied by objects displace (v.) to move something out of its place theories (n.) ideas confessed (v.) revealed the truth principle (n.) a standard belief Exercise 2: Literature comprehension 1) Who was Archimedes? Where did he live? Ans. Archimedes was a Greek scientist in the court of King Hiero II. He lived in Syracuse nearly 2000 years ago. 2) What did the king ask Archimedes? Page 125 Ans. The king asked Archimedes to find out if the goldsmith who made the king’s crown had stolen any gold and how much. 3) What happened when Archimedes was thinking about the problem? Ans. When Archimedes was thinking about the problem, he did not notice that the bathtub was already full to the brim. As he slid into the bathtub, a large quantity of water flowed over the brim of the bathtub. 4) What did Archimedes discover? Ans. Archimedes discovered that objects when put in water displace water. The volume of the water displaced by the object is equal to the volume of the object. This principle became famous as the ‘Archimedes’ principle’ and is studied even today. Exercise 3: Read and answer State whether the following statements are true or false. Rewrite the false statements to make them true. 1) Archimedes was a Latin scientist in the court of King Hiero II. Ans. False. Archimedes was a Greek scientist in the court of King Hiero II. The Story of the Golden Crown
Page 126 Teacher Reference: Textbook 2) The weight of the crown was equal to the gold given to the goldsmith by the king. Ans. True. 3) ‘Eureka! Eureka!’— ‘Eureka!’ in Greek means ‘I have lost it!’. Ans. False. ‘Eureka!’ in Greek means ‘I have found it!’. 4) Different metals of the same weight have the same volumes. Ans. False. Different metals of the same weight have different volumes. 5) The theory came to be known as ‘The goldsmith’s principle’ from then on. Ans. False. The theory came to be known as the ‘Archimedes’ principle’ from then on. Exercise 4: Value-based questions – Judgement and appreciation 1) To become a good scientist, one needs to be observant and curious. Do you think Archimedes had these two qualities? Give reasons. Ans. Learner’s response Sample: Yes, Archimedes was both observant and curious. It is because of these TXDOLWLHVWKDW$UFKLPHGHVZDVFRQVWDQWO\\ORRNLQJIRUZD\\VWRÀQGRXWWKHWUXWK behind the stolen gold. That is why, when he slid into his tub displacing water, he immediately got the answer to the problem. Most people would think nothing of this event. But Archimedes observed something that no one else would have observed. 2) In this story, the goldsmith had mixed other metals with the gold to make the crown. He did it to steal the gold. Similarly, many things that we use in our daily lives are mixed with cheaper impurities. For example, small stones are mixed ZLWKULFHWRLQFUHDVHWKHZHLJKW&DQ\\RXÀQGPRUHH[DPSOHVOLNHWKLV\":KDWGR you think about this practice? Ans. Learner’s response Sample: Some common examples of things mixed with cheaper impurities are the following. The Story of the Golden Crown
Page 127 Teacher Reference: Textbook (1) In India, milk is often diluted with water, and sometimes detergent, fat and even urea are mixed with it. (2) Washing powder is mixed in ice cream. (3) Chalk powder is mixed in salt and sugar. (4) Tamarind seeds powder is mixed in coffee powder. (5) Papaya seeds are mixed in pepper seeds. I think that it is not a good practice as this leads to various diseases. The Story of the Golden Crown
Teacher Reference: Textbook Theme: The Wonders of Science Lesson 14: So Many Inventors! Let Us Discuss Page 174 1) How many planets does the poet say we know of? Ans. The poet says that we know of nine planets. :KRPDGHWKHÀUVWLFHFUHDPPDNHU\" Ans 1 DQF\\-RKQVRQPDGHWKHÀUVWLFHFUHDPPDNHU 3) Who is known as the Missile Woman of India? Ans. Tessy Thomas is known as the Missile Woman of India. :KLFKJHRORJLVWKDVKHOSHGPDQ\\ZRPHQVFLHQWLVWV\" Ans ) DUNKRQGD+DVVDQDNLQGJHRORJLVWKDVKHOSHGPDQ\\ZRPHQVFLHQWLVWV Understanding the Text Exercise 1: New words Word Meaning ZRQGHU Q DQDPD]LQJGLVFRYHU\\RIVRPHNLQG VHHNHU Q DSHUVRQZKRZDQWVWRVHDUFKRUÀQGDQVZHUV UDGLRDFWLYLW\\ Q WKHHQHUJ\\JLYHQRIIZKHQVPDOOSDUWLFOHVPRYH PLVVLOH Q DWXEHVKDSHGZHDSRQWKDWÁLHVORQJGLVWDQFHVDQG ÀHU\\ DGM H[SORGHVRQKLWWLQJLWVWDUJHW KDYLQJDVWURQJSHUVRQDOLW\\ So Many Inventors!
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Teacher Reference: Textbook Lesson 15: David Meets Aunt Betsey Let Us Discuss Page 192 1) Why did Miss Betsey say ‘Go away!’? Ans. Miss Betsey said ‘Go away!’ because she did not recognise her nephew. 2) What was Miss Betsey doing in the garden? Ans. Miss Betsey was digging in her garden. 3) Where did Miss Betsey take David to? Ans. Miss Betsey took David into the parlour. 4) Who did Miss Betsey ask Janet to call from upstairs? Ans. Miss Betsey asked Janet to call Mr Dick from upstairs. Understanding the Text Exercise 1: New words Word Meaning disappointed (adj.) sad at something not happening as expected stooped (v.) bent low scrap of courage (phr.) a little bit of bravery a great deal (phr.) a large amount desperation (n.) a strong feeling of fear and loss of hope started (v.) move out of surprise or fear amazement (n.) a feeling of great surprise ÀW Q a sudden, short period of crying David Meets Aunt Betsey
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