PREETI'S TEACHER'S DIARY

BIO-DATA OF THE TEACHER FULL NAME: PREETI SHRIVASTAVA DESIGNATION: PGT ENGLISH MOTHER’S NAME: LATE MRS. NIRMALA SHRIVASTAVA FATHER’S NAME: DR. G.S SHRIVASTAVA QUALIFICATION: M.A ; B.ED ; M.PHIL [English ]; MBA [Education Management] DATE OF JOINING 20/12/2001 KVS: PRESENT STATION: 01/08/2013 PRESENT KV: 01/08/2013 BASIC PAY: 66000 SENIORITY NO.: EMPLOYEE CODE: 13396 GPF NO. : 71202 PAN NO: BIZPS1727A AADAHAR NO.: 596162418483 E MAIL ID: [email protected] BLOOD GROUP: B+ CLASS TEACHER XII COMMERCE SUBJECTS TAUGHT: ENGLISH CORE HOBBIES & READING;WRITING;TRAVELLING;TECHNOLOGY INTERESTS: RESIDENTIAL K V B 1 C ; ONGC TOWNSHIP ADDRESS: ANKLESHWAR 9586907057; 8758488368 CONTACT NO “Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.”

CLASS SUBJECT TEXT BOOKS REFERENCE BOOKS XI HORNBILL 1. FULL MARKS ENGLISH SNAPSHOTS 2. OSWAL XII CORE QUESTION BANK 3. EVERGREEN ENGLISH FLAMINGO QUESTION BANK CORE VISTAS 1. FULL MARKS 2. OSWAL QUESTION BANK 3. EVERGREEN QUESTION BANK 4. TOGETHER WITH ENGLISH NOTES ON INNOVATION AND PROJECT UNDERTAKEN BY THE TEACHER 1 E-CLASS FOR BETTER UNDERSTANDING 2 INCORPORATING USE OF IDIOMS, PHRASES , QUOTATIONS AND PROVERBS 3 MAKING USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA CREATED WHATSAPP GROUPS FOR CLASS XI & XII SHARING DAILY TASK 4 FORMATION OF LANGUAGE CLUB CREATED WHATSAPP GROUP SHARING DAILY TASK 5 MAKING USE OF MOTIVATIONAL VIDEOS 6 SELF CREATED VIDEOS 7 MAKING STUDENTS LISTEN TO HINDI MOTIVATIONAL VIDEOS AND TRANSLATING THEM INTO ENGLISH ON THEIR OWN 8 REGULAR DISPLAY OF IMPORTANT CURRENT AFFAIRS “Challenges are what make life interesting. Overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.” SUBJECT COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

APRIL 1. It was decided that much efforts are needed to JUNE improve the performance of slow learners. JULY 2. Split up syllabus was discussed in detail. 3. It was decided that preparation of worksheets for every chapter of three levels would be done. 4. The subject teachers decided to devise separate strategy for low achievers and high scorers. 5. The revised books of Class IX were discussed and required suggestions to deal with them were discussed too. 6. The subject teachers also discussed about the changed paper pattern of Class IX . 7. It was worked out how to improve the writing section. 8. Few practical measures were decided upon regarding writing long writing text as Speech and Article. 9. It was also decided that story writing should be improved with the help of inputs. 1. There was a discussion regarding holiday homework, its completion, its relevance, impact, and evaluation. 2. The subject teachers discussed about the frequent correction of notebooks along with signature and date. 3. The students should be encouraged to study at home by giving sufficiently good amount of homework. 4. There must be constant vigil over the performance of slow learners. 5. Strict remedial actions must be taken before the onset of first series of tests. 6. Measures were discussed to strengthen the Language Club and include more activities. 7. Reading month being in progress from 19 June to 18 July, various classroom activities were suggested to improve reading habits among the students. 8. The students must be encouraged to take part in assembly activities related to spell bee. 9. The students must be prepared to to take part in speech, elocution, debate and extempore. 10. Interactive classroom activities were suggested. 1. There was a discussion regarding regular homework, its completion, its relevance, impact, and evaluation.

AUGUST 2. The subject teachers discussed about the frequent correction of notebooks along with signature and date. 3. The importance of self-study was emphasized upon. 4. There should be regular monitoring over the performance of slow learners. 5. Strict remedial actions must be taken for slow learners. 6. There was also a discussion regarding spoken English. 7. Activities were suggested by the subject teachers to improve the atmosphere of spoken English. 8. Measures were discussed to strengthen the Language Club and include more activities. 9. Reading month was utilized in the promotion of spoken English also. 1. There was a discussion regarding regular homework, its completion, its relevance, impact, and evaluation. 2. The subject teachers discussed about the frequent correction of notebooks along with signature and date. 3. The importance of self-study was emphasized upon. 4. There should be regular monitoring over the performance of slow learners. 5. Strict remedial actions must be taken for slow learners. 6. There was also a discussion regarding spoken English. 7. Activities were suggested by the subject teachers to improve the atmosphere of spoken English. 8. Measures were discussed to strengthen the Language Club and include more activities. “Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” -Malcolm X

ADDITIONAL READING 1 Mindset: The New Psychology of Success — 2 Teach Like a Pirate: Increase Student Engagement, Boost Your Creativity, and Transform Your Life as an Educator 3 Notice and Note: Strategies for Close Reading 4 The Courage to Teach: Exploring the Inner Landscape of a Teacher’s Life — 5 Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us 6 The End of Molasses Classes: Getting Our Kids Unstuck–101 Extraordinary Solutions for Parents and Teachers 7 The Best Lesson Series: Literature: 15 Master Teachers Share What Works 8 Creating Innovators: The Making of Young People Who Will Change the World 9 Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking 10 The Book Whisperer: Awakening the Inner Reader in Every Child 11 Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation and Taking 20% Time to the Next Level 12 Teach Like a Champion 2.0: 62 Techniques that Put Students on the Path to College 13 With Rigor for All, Second Edition: Meeting Common Core Standards for Reading Literature 14 Facets Of Literature 15 Word Power Made Easy 16 Linguistics And Modern Approach 17 18 19 20 “Some books leave us free and some books make us free.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

APRIL DETAILS OF WORK DONE OTHER THAN TEACHING JUNE  Examiner : CBSE –CLASS XII JULY  Constitution of Student Council  I/C of Tarunotsav Conduct of CCA Activity  Conduct of CCA Activities  Conduct of ONGC Activities Conduct Of Language Club Activities  Conduct of CCA Activities  Conduct of ONGC Activities AUGUST  Editor- Regional EBSB Magazine SEPTEMBER Formation of Student Council  Chief Editor- Vidyalaya Patrika Created Vidyalaya Patrika as a Flipbook STRATEGIES For Bright students scoring more than 90%:  extra classes taken for their advance knowledge and HOT question discussed.  They are given advise for improving writing skill and preparing key notes written by themselves.  They are associated with slow bloomers so that they may explain the concept to them which would enhance their learning potential and improve peer learning healthy environment.  Class test at the end of each chapter is taken, monthly test is conducted. For students scoring 60- 90%: (i) class test is conducted at the end of each chapter (ii) monthly test is conducted each month (iii) key topics of each chapter is discussed and oral questions are asked to justify whether students were competent with minimum learning level or not. (iv) Board based question from each topic is discussed during class room teaching For students scoring 35- 60%: (i) one remedial question is regularly given to them and separate note book for it. (ii) class test conducted at the end of each chapter to justify that minimum learning level is achieved or not (iii) monthly test conduct at the end of every month. Remedial test is conducted. (iv) Important points of each chapter is discussed separately with them and let them to learn and write to see whether they have got the concept or not.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS: EXAMINATION UNIVERSITY/ YEAR SUBJECT(S) BOARD/DEPT T. AISSCE CBSE 1988 SANSKRIT, ENGLISH, MATHS SCIENCE, MATHS, S.ST AISSE CBSE 1990 ENGLISH; HINDI ; BIOLOGY; PHYSICS; CHEMISTRY B.A LUCKNOW 2004 ENGLISH UNIVERSITY MODERN HISTORY POLITICAL SCIENCE M.A[ ENGLISH] LUCKNOW 2006 ENGLISH UNIVERSITY 2007 B.ED LUCKNOW 2011 ALL COMPULSORY UNIVERSITY 2016 SUBJECTS M.PHIL [ENGLISH] KARAIKUDI ENGLISH UNIVERSITY MBA[ KARAIKUDI EDUCATION EDUCATION UNIVERSITY MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT] TRANSFER DETAILS K.V. DHRANGDHRA 24-12-2001 23-06-2002 K.V. KRIBHCO 24-02-2002 31-03-2006 SURAT 01-04-2006 31-07-2012 K.V. ONGC ANKLESHWAR 01-08-2012 31-07-2013 K.V. ONGC SURAT 01-08.2013 TILL DATE K.V ONGC ANKLESHWAR

WORKSHOP ATTENDED AS YEAR NAME OF COURSE/ WORKSHOP 2010 22 DAYS INSERVICE COURSE FOR TGT PARTICIPANT 2011 2 DAYS ORIENTATION COURSE FOR ASL PARTICIPANT 2014 22 DAYS INSERVICE COURSE FOR PGT PARTICIPANT 2015 ALL THROUGH THE SESSION RESOURCE PERSON 2016 TWO DAYS WORKSHOP AT K V ONGC SURAT PARTICIPANT 2016 TWO DAYS WORKSHOP AT K V ONGC SURAT PARTICIPANT 2016 TWO DAYS WORKSHOP PARTICIPANT 2016 03 DAYS WORKSHOP ON LANGUAGE LAB PARTICIPANT 2016 03 DAY WORKSHOP ON BACK TO BASICS PARTICIPANT 2016 03 DAY WORKSHOP ON BACK TO BASICS PARTICIPANT 2017 02 DAY WORKSHOP ON BACK TO BASICS RESOURCE 2017 PERSON 2017 02 DAY WORKSHOP ON BACK TO BASICS RESOURCE 2017 PERSON 2018 02 DAY WORKSHOP ON BACK TO BASICS RESOURCE 2018 PERSON 2019 03 DAY WORKSHOP REGARDING TGT ASSOCIATE [ENG]INDUCTION COURSE DIRECTOR 10 DAYS WORKSHOP REGARDING TGT [ENG] INDUCTION COURSE ASSOCIATE 03 DAYS WORKSHOP ON INNOVATIVE DIRECTOR METHODS IN TEACHING AND LEARNING COMMUNICATIVE SKILLS WORKSHOP PARTICIPANT RESOURCE PERSON

2019 PISA TRAINING PARTICIPANT 2019 ORIENTATION COURSE- TGT ENGLISH 2019 IN-SERVICE COURSE PARTICIPANT 2019 PISA WORKSHOP 2019 PISA TRAINING WORKSHOP RESOURCE 2019 PISA TRAINING WORKSHOP PERSON 2019 IN-SERVICE COURSE JUNE 2020 RESOURCE PERSON RESOURCE PERSON RESOURCE PERSON

CLASS XII COMMERCE CLASS TEACHER: PREETI SHRIVASTAVA S Admis Ad Student Fathers Mothers Date Of CAT Catego Mobile No N sion mn Name Name Name Birth ry 0 Year No 1 2008 554 SARTH SUBODH NAYANTA 21/09/200 VI SC 9428344883 4 AK SANT RA 2 SANT 2 2008 555 GEETA LATE NIRMALA 19/12/200 VI General 9558763339 6 PRASA VINOD 1 D 3 2009 586 AMRIT MANOJ SULOCHA 14/11/200 VI General 9067664113 1 SINGH KUMAR NA SINGH 2 SINGH 4 2009 593 MAYUR MADAN SANGITA 27/11/200 VI General 8866853488 6 PATIL P. PATIL M. PATIL 2 5 2009 594 ASLESH BIJAY MANJULA 02/02/200 VI General 9898045360 2 A JENA KUMAR TA JENA 3 JENA 6 2011 626 SALONI GIRJESH SHUBHAD 19/03/200 III OBC 7383833923 0 KUMAR KUMAR RA 3 I KUMARI 7 2011 629 AASTH RAMPAL SHASHI 24/10/200 VI General 9426764686 0 A SINGH SINGH 3 SINGH 8 2017 740 AJAY BALVIN BALJEET 23/05/200 II SC 7208888303 4 KUMAR DER KAUR 3 RAM 9 2019 771 YASHD ANIL NEELAM 07/12/200 VI General 8347773411 4 EEP DUBEY DUBEY 3 DUBEY KUMAR I 10 2019 771 SHAILI SATYEN ANITA 23/10/200 VI General 9974264488 5 SATYE DRA PRASAD 3 NDRA PRASAD PRASA D MANJA MANJAL 11 2019 771 LY Y FANCY 21/01/200 VI General 9725097512 3 9 AGNES OUSEPH ROY ROY ROY

12 2019 772 TRIPTI MUKESH SUSHMA 01/04/200 II General 8154930619 4 KUMAR PRASAD PRASAD 4 I 13 2009 582 MOHM SHAIKH 06/05/200 IV 9998820844 1 ED IRFAN FEMIDA 3 General UBAID MOHME BANU D OBC- RAHUL RADHE NON 586 KUMAR SHYAM 14 2009 0 JAISWA JAISWA URMILA 07/08/200 IV CREA 9723948559 JAISWAL 2 MY LL LAYE R PRIYAN 15 2016 721 SH DINESH SHITAL 13/01/200 VI General 7990755910 16 2019 SHAH 4 17 2019 6 KUMAR BHAI 18 2019 19 2009 SHAH 771 REHAN ILYAS SABINA 21/03/200 I OBC 9427132882 1 MANSU MANSU MANSURI 3 RI RI SAGAR SUNIL KALAVATI SUNIL 771 SONI JAWAHA BEN 10/06/200 VI General 9879008950 2 RLAL SUNILBHA 3 JIGYASU I JIGYASU TOPI SUNITA 24/04/200 VI General 9376271150 771 RUCHI BRHAM 3 3 BRHAM DASS DASS 586 VIKAS ASHISH KAMLESH 31/07/200 VI General 7 KUMAR KUMAR PANDEY 2 PANDE PANDEY Y “The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.” (William Ward)

STAFF MEETING 03/07/2020 A general staff was conducted in the Biology Lab of the Vidyalaya on 03/07/2020 at 9:00 a.m. The meeting was convened by the Principal, Shri Manish Jain. The meeting was attended by the PGT’s of the Vidyalaya. The agenda of the meeting was as follows: 1. Feedback regarding Online Classes going on in all the subjects 2. Problems encountered during the conduct of online classes 3. Creating and uploading of self-made videos in Google Classroom 4. Duration of self made videos 5. Attendance of students in online classes 6. Fruitful utilization of school hours in teaching learning process 7. Utilization of available resources in the Vidyalaya 8. Compulsory homework and the maintenance of record of the assigned work and tests taken 9. Conduct of Tests through Google forms 10. Conduct of virtual classes through google meet 11. Conduct of Subject committee meeting 12. Purchase of suitable furniture in the Vidyalaya 13. Purchase of display board, Bluetooth speakers and tripod stands 14. Completion of Attendance Registers by 05/07/20 15. Home visit and inviting parents on individual basis 16. Submission of fees by students 17. Punctuality in attending school 18. Grievance submission through proper channel MINUTES OF THE MEETING 1. The Principal took a feedback from all the subject teachers teaching Class X-XII regarding the conduct of online classes and the problems encountered therein. 2. The Principal discussed in detail with every subject teacher regarding the problems faced during the smooth conduct of online classes and every problem was provided with a solution through discussion among the subject teachers along with fruitful inputs provided by the Principal. 3. The problem of marking attendance of students in Google classroom was suitably dealt with, and the use of Google forms was suggested as the most appropriate option. 4. The Principal made it very clear that the Subject teachers have to upload only self made videos in the Google classroom. The other videos or study material available elsewhere should be used as teaching aids only. 5. It was also told by the Principal that the duration of the videos should be minimum fifteen minutes and should justify a usual regular class taken under normal circumstances.

6. The Principal also asserted that the assigned school duration of six hours ten minutes must be utilized by the subject teachers in the teaching learning process, from the school or from the home. The interest of the students should be held at priority. 7. The Principal also reiterated that the subject teachers could utilize the internet facility during the school hours and even after school hours if the subject teachers desire and require. 8. The Principal also made it compulsory that the subject teachers must assign homework and keep a record of the same. The homework must be qualitatively appropriate and suitable enough to enhance conceptual understanding. 9. The Principal also asserted that the conduct of objective type tests is mandatory after the completion of a topic or chapter and the record of the same must be kept. The test might be taken through Google forms and it must be ensured that students attempt each test in a test-like situation. 10. It was also made mandatory that the subject teachers must conduct one virtual class through Google meet once a week and provide the feedback and response of the students to the Principal. 11. The Principal also told that the Subject committee meeting must be conducted and the minutes of the meeting must be recorded in written form. 12. The Principal also sought suggestions from the staff members regarding the purchase of suitable furniture in the Vidyalaya. It was unanimously decided that the single desk and chair purchased for Class XII was comfortable and appropriate from every aspect and further purchase regarding required furniture should be carried on in the interest of the students and the Vidyalaya. 13. The Principal also suggested that the Vidyalaya can go ahead with the purchase of Bluetooth speakers and tripod stands to ensure error free and appropriate recording of teaching video. The Principal also suggested about the purchase of display boards required in the classrooms. It was unanimously agreed upon by all the staff members that there was a requirement of the above mentioned items and the purchase should be done in the interest of the students and the Vidyalaya. 14. The Principal also made it mandatory that the Attendance registers of the classes must be completed in all respects and submitted to him by 05/07/2020. 15. The Principal told the subject teachers to ensure that the students are able to attend the online classes without any problem. He also told that home visits, strictly following the norms of social distancing, can be done and also the parents can be called in the Vidyalaya only on individual basis, and only if the need to do so is justified. 16. The Principal also told that it was compulsory for the students to deposit the Quarterly fees online and the parents might be counselled if the need arises. 17. The Principal also told that the staff members must strictly adhere to the school timings and must report to the Vidyalaya as per the schedule. He asserted that the teachers are the role models for the students and their code of conduct must be exemplary and as expected by the KVS. 18. The Principal also told as per the norms of the KVS, the Vidyalaya has constituted every committee and the staff members must follow the proper channel in keeping forward any grievance. The Principal asserted that the forwarding of any sort of grievance without following the proper channel is unbecoming of an employee and can be treated as the matter of indiscipline. The following staff members should note down the minutes of the meeting :

STAFF MEETING 16/07/2020 A general staff meeting was conducted online by the Principal on 16/07/20 at 12:00 p.m , which was attended by all the Staff members. The central agenda of the meeting was to review the conduct of online classes, feedback from teachers and students and the discussion of possible solutions of problems faced during the online classes. AGENDA OF THE MEETING 1. Review the conduct of online classes, feedback from teachers and students and the discussion of possible solutions of problems faced during the online classes. 2. Introspection regarding the result of CBSE Board examination of Class XII 3. Interaction with students once a week 4. Monitoring class attendance, Classwork and Homework 5. Keeping up the pace of academic curriculum 6. Mandatory follow up of the points mentioned in the Revised Academic Curriculum. 7. Completion of condemnation work 8. Submission of Requisition by the Department Incharges 9. Completion of uploading of UDISE data 10. Admission process by the designated staff members MINUTES OF THE MEETING 1. At the onset of the meeting, the Principal congratulated the staff members for the result of CBSE Board Examination. 2. The Principal apprised the staff members of the central agenda of the meeting. 3. He asked individually regarding the problems faced during the conduct of online classes. 4. The staff members expressed their concern regarding the attendance in the virtual classes. 5. The Principal suggested to encourage the students and discuss with the parents to convince the students to attend the classes regularly. 6. He also said that in such unprecedented situation, the conduct of online classes is the need of the hour and various strategies are to be formulated by the subject teachers to make the classes interesting, engaging and interactive to motivate them to attend the classes.

7. The Principal asserted that the teachers should prepare their own videos and upload in the Google classroom which would bring an impact upon the minds of the students. 8. He also told that whenever required or in case of network issues, the teachers could utilise the facilities provided by the school, and that depends entirely upon their own desire without any compulsion. 9. The teachers also expressed concern regarding the problems related to the use of white board which at times becomes illegible and less interactive. 10. The Principal suggested that the teachers may also record the video at the time of virtual classes and post on the Google classroom, thereby clearing the doubts raised by the students. 11. He also told that it is necessary to provide worksheets to the students and the submission should be considered as the attendance , which would in turn encourage the students to write more and practise thereafter. 12. He also told in the given time slot of an hour, the teachers are expected to utilise the time judiciously as well as providing time to the students in between two classes. 13. He also said that it is the moral obligation of the teachers to spend quality time in preparation and presentation and it is expected that they would put in their best efforts to make online classes truly successful. 14. He also told that the quality of the video must be thoroughly checked before uploading to prevent unwanted problems. 15. He also said that the video should be of sufficient duration and should do justice to the content of the subject. 16. he also said that the teachers must monitor the attendance as well as Classwork and Homework and keep a record of the same. 17. He also told the Department Incharges to provide the requisition related to their Departments, online or by hand, as per their discretion so that the budget could be allocated accordingly. 18. He also told that the students must be encouraged to pay the fees , in case not submitted and guide the parents accordingly. 19. He also told the staff members to complete the UDISE date uploading at the earliest. 20 He also told that the admission process would begin shortly as per the schedule provided by the RO and the staff members who are assigned the duty would carry on the task. All the staff members are requested to note down the minutes of the meeting.

ONLINE STAFF MEETING 10/08/20 The Online Staff Meeting was conducted on 10/08/20. The staff members attended the meeting online. The agenda of the meeting was as follows: 1. Discussion on the result of CBSE Board Exam of Class X & XII. 2. Discussion on the academic performance of the students in the academic session: 2019-20. 3. Modalities of Online Annual Panel Inspection 4. Devising strategies for individual student for the current academic session 5. Maintaining cordial relations with parents 6. Completion of Project work 7. Completion of syllabus in the Board Classes X & XII 8. Providing test papers and worksheets to the students 9. Target PI for the Board Classes for the current session 10. Smooth conduct of Online Classes 11. Maintenance of Departments 12. Updating of record by Department holders 13. Mandatory presence of students on the Online classes 14. Attending to phone calls of parents during school hours 15. Conduct of Periodic Test-I MINUTES OF THE MEETING 1. The online Staff meeting started with a greeting and wishes of well being and good health conveyed by the Principal. 2. At the onset of the meeting, there was a discussion on the results of CBSE Board Exam of Class X & XII. 3. The Principal congratulated Shri C.M Sharma , PGT Physics and Smt. Alka TGT Math for producing commendable result and appreciable PI. 4. He also appreciated the efforts of the subject teachers teaching in Board Classes for leaving no stone unturned striving for good performance. 5. He also stresses on the need of Self-introspection and to assess the strategies of teaching learning process. 6. He asked the subject teachers to mandatorily provide last ten years question papers to the students going to appear in CBSE Board Exams this year. 7. The Principal stressed on the practice of objective type questions by the students. 8. He also emphasized upon the need to ascertain chapter-wise scoring questions which can assist in enhancing performance with less effort and more practice.

9. He conveyed that the target of PI which is decided for the current academic session is 60 and the subject teachers must put in their all out efforts to ensure the same. 10. The Principal told that the subject teachers must submit the report regarding the successful completion of Project in the concerned subjects by 15/08/20. 11. He also said that the subject teachers must identify high achievers and slow learners at the earliest and devise strategies for each and every student. 12. The Principal also told that the date of completion of syllabus for Class X and XII shall be 15/11/20 and it was noted sown by the concerned subject teachers. 13. The Principal stressed on the importance of maintaining cordial relations with parents and ensuring their support and cooperation much needed considering the prevailing situation of the worldwide pandemic. He also said that the parents must be counselled wherever needed and in the regular school hours their phone calls must be attended by the subject teachers and their queries must be answered wherever possible. 14. He also said that the students must be contacted incase of their regular absence in the virtual classes and the parents to be communicated at any cost. 15. He also told that it is the moral obligation of the Vidyalaya and the staff members to ensure smooth conduct of virtual classes and learning by the students including their mandatory presence. 16. He also asked the Exam Incharge to inform about the system of Periodic-I to be followed in all the classes except Class XI. It was unanimously decided to conduct the exam through Google form and acceptance of answer sheet through the link as well as through WhatsApp message. 17. The Principal also informed about the Annual Panel Online Inspection to be held in the month of August. 18. He told that the Department holders must make a list regarding the presence of Infrastructure as well as the articles of the department for the Online Panel Inspection. 19. He told that Shri Anil Kumar, TGT PE, shall keep a record of the infrastructure in the Vidyalaya and submit to him. 20. He also told that the all the Departments including Library and Music must be ready for the Online Visit of the members of Annual Panel Inspection. 21. The Principal also said the proposal of condemnation of articles and the purchase of new articles won’t be entertained after 31/08/20. All the staff members are requested to note down the minutes of the meeting.

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“THE MIND IS NOT A VESSEL TO BE FILLED BUT A FIRE TO BE IGNITED.” – PLUTARCH APRIL: 2020-21

REVISION: ALBERT EINSTEIN AT SCHOOL- https://forms.gle/8rwDd46cDRhpLghU8 MOTHER’S DAY- GIST CHARACTER SKETCH 1. MRS. ANNE PEARSON  Housewife; hardworking  Did all the work of the household  Took care of family members  Never complained about anything  Family members ignored her and neglected her  She never became upset  Kept everyone happy and took care of the needs of all 2. MR. GEORGE PEARSON  Husband of Anne Pearson  Never spent time with his wife  In evening, he used to go to club to play with his friends  Took things for granted from his wife  Enquired if tea was ready even when he was not going to drink 3. DORIS PEARSON  Daughter of Anne Pearson  Young girl; always outside with friends  Never helped mother in any work  Took for granted that her dress would be ironed by her mother  Never spent time with mother 4. CYRIL PEARSON  Son of Anne Pearson  Young boy, always spent time with friends  Never spent time with mother  Took for granted that his trousers would be stitched and mended by mother  Took for granted that mother had cooked food even when he didn’t want to have.

5. MRS. FITZGERALD  Neighbour of Mrs. Pearson  Strong and dominating in nature  Didn’t like that the family of Mrs. Pearson didn’t respect her  She instigated Mrs. Pearson to exchange personalities through magic  She took charge of Mrs. Pearson’s household  She made the family aware about importance of mother  She made them realize that mothers wish that the family should spend time with them and not neglect them. 6. EXCHANGE OF PERSONALITIES  Mrs. Fitzgerald held hand of Mrs. Pearson and did a magic that the bodies remained same but personalities got exchanged.  When Doris came home, Mrs. Fitzgerald in the body of Mrs. Pearson told her to cook food and iron her dress herself.  She also made fun of the friend of Doris and called him buck toothed and half witted.  When Cyril came home, she scolded him too and asked him to manage his food himself.  She didn’t mend his trousers and Cyril was shocked that his mother was playing cards and smoking as well.  When George Pearson came home, he demanded tea and then said he had no time to take tea.  Mrs. Fitzgerald in the body of Mrs. Pearson scolded him nicely for that.  She also said that his friends made fun of him and called him pompy oompy Pearson. [ fat and lazy]  Cyril confirmed that and George Pearson was completely shocked.  All the three realized that they were wasting their time outside instead of spending time with mother. They decided to take care of the mother’s happiness and spend time with her from then.

MY MOTHER AT SIXTY-SIX IMPORTANT STANZAS FOR COMPREHENSION Read the stanzas given below and answer the questions that follow each: 1. Driving from my parents home to Cochin last Friday morning, 1 saw my mother, beside me, doze, open mouthed, her face ashen like that of a corpse and realised with pain that she was as old as she looked but soon Questions (a)Where was the poet driving to? Who was sitting beside her? (b)What did the poet notice about her mother? (c)Why was her mother’s face looked like that of a corpse? (d)Find words from the passage which mean : (i) sleep lightly (ii) dead body (iii) felt. Answers: (a)The poet was driving from her parent’s home to the Cochin airport. Her mother was sitting beside her. (b)She noticed that her mother was dozing with her mouth open. (c)Her mother’s face looked pale, faded and lifeless like a dead body because she had grown old. (d)(i) doze (ii) corpse (iii) realised. 2.…………..She looked but soon put that thought away, and looked out at Young Trees sprinting, the merry children spilling out of their homes, Questions (a)What did the poet realise? How did she feel (b) What did she do then? (c)What did she notice in the world outside? (d)Find words from the passage which mean: (ii) running fast (ii) happy (iii) moving out. Answers: (a)Her mother was lost somewhere else in thoughts. It pained her. (b)The poet withdrew her thoughts from her mother and looked outside. (c)The young trees growing outside went past as if they were sprinting. Happy children were coming out of their houses. (d)(i) sprinting (ii) merry (iii) spilling. 3………………but after the airport’s security check, standing a few yards away, I looked again at her, wan, pale as a late winter’s mooft and felt that old familiar ache, my childhood’s fear, but all I said was, see you soonAmma, all I did was smile and smile and smile Questions (a)What did the poet do after the security check? (b)Why did the poet compare her mother’s face to a late winter’s moon? (c)What is her childhood fear ? (d)How do the parting words of the poet and her smile present a contrast to her real feelings?

Answers: (a)After the security check, the poet stood a few yards away from her mother and looked at her face again. (b)The late winter moon lacks brightness as well as strength. The pale and colourless face of the mother resembles the late winter moon. (c)The fear of ageing and ultimate death/separation. (d)The poet’s parting words of assurance and her smiles present a stark contrast to the old familiar ache or childhood fear. Her words and smiles are a deliberate attempt to hide what is going on inside. QUESTIONS FROM TEXTBOOK SOLVED Q1. What is the kind of pain and ache that the poet feels? Ans: When the poet sees the pale and corpse-like face of her mother, her old familiar pain or the ache returns. Perhaps she has entertained this fear since her childhood. Ageing is a natural process. Time and ageing spare none. Time and ageing have not spared the poet’s mother and may not spare her as well. With this ageing, separation and death become inevitable. Q2. Why are the young trees described as ‘sprinting’? Ans: The poet is driving to the Cochin airport. When she looks outside, the young trees seem to be walking past them. With the speed of the car they seem to be running fast or sprinting. The poet presents a contrast—her ‘dozing’ old mother and the ‘sprinting’ young trees. Q3. Why has the poet brought in the image of the merry children ‘spilling out of their homes’ ? Ans: The poet has brought in the image of merry children ‘spilling out of their homes’ to present a contrast. The merry children coming out of their homes in large numbers present an image of happiness and spontaneous overflow of life. This image is in stark contrast to the ‘dozing’ old mother, whose ‘ashen’ face looks lifeless and pale like a corpse. She is an image of ageing, decay and passivity. The contrast of the two images enhances the poetic effect. Q4. Why has the mother been compared to the ‘late winter’s moon’ ? Ans: The poet’s mother is sixty-six years old. Her shrunken ‘ashen’ face resembles a corpse. She has lost her shine and strength of youth. Similarly the late winter’s moon looks hazy and obscure. It too lacks shine and strength. The comparison is quite natural and appropriate. The simile used here is apt as well as effective. Q5. What do the parting words of the poet and her smile signify? Ans: The poet’s parting words of assurance and her smiles provide a stark contrast to the old familiar ache or fear of the childhood. Her words and smiles are a deliberate attempt to hide her real feelings. The parting words: “See you soon, Amma” give an assurance to the old lady whose ‘ashen face’ looks like a corpse. Similarly, her continuous smiles are an attempt to overcome the ache and fear inside her heart.

SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (Word Limit: 30-40 words) Q1. Where was the poet going and who was with her? Ans: The poet was driving from her parent’s home to the Cochin airport. The poet’s mother had come to see her off. She was sitting beside her. She was dozing with her mouth open. The words ‘driving’ and ‘doze’ provide a contrast between images of dynamic activity and static passivity respectively. Q2. What was the poet’s childhood fear? Ans: The child is always in fear of being separated from his parents. In the same way, the poet’s fear as a child was that of losing her mother or her company. Q3. What does the poet’s mother look like? What kind of images has the poet used to signify her ageing decay? Ans: The poet’s mother is sixty-six years old. She is sitting beside the poet and dozing with her mouth open. This is a sign of old age. Usually old people keep their mouth open to overcome breathing problems. Her face looked pale and faded like ash. Actually, she is an image of death as her ‘ashen’ face looks like that of a corpse. Q4. What does the poet realise with pain? Why does the poet ‘put that thought away’ and look outside? Ans: The lifeless and faded face of the poet’s mother pains her heart. She looks lifeless like a corpse. She provides an image of passivity, decay and death. The old lady seems to be lost in her thoughts. The poet needs a distraction, a change. She puts that thought away and looks outside. There she gets a picture of life, happiness and activity. Q5. Describe the world inside the car and compare it to the activities taking place outside? Ans: The pale and faded face of the poet’s mother looks lifeless like a corpse. Her dozing with mouth wide open suggests passivity, decay and death. Outside the car, the poet watches young trees speeding past them. They seem to be running fast or sprinting. Happy children are moving out of their homes cheerfully. They present an image of life, dynamism and activity. Q6. Why does the poet look outside? What does she see happening outside? Ans: The thought of the ageing mother at sixty-six and her pale and ashen face looking like a corpse becomes too heavy for the poet to bear. She needs a distraction, a diversion and therefore she looks outside. She watches young trees. These trees speed past them and appear to be sprinting. Then she sees happy children moving out of their houses and making merry. Q7. How has the poet contrasted the scene inside the car with the activities going on outside? Ans: The poet has used beautiful images to highlight the stark contrast between the scene inside the car and the activities going on outside. The ‘ashen’ face of the poet’s mother is pale and lifeless. It looks like that of a corpse. She is dozing and lost to herself. The image of the ‘dozing’ mother is contrasted with the ‘spilling’ of children. The ‘ashen’ and ‘corpselike’ face is contrasted with the young trees sprinting outside.

Q8. What does the poet do after the security check-up? What does she notice? Ans: They have to pass through a security check-up at the airport. After it, the poet stands a few yards away. Before saying parting words to her mother, she looks at her mother again. Her face looks pale and colourless like the late winter’s moon. She presents a picture of ageing and decay. Q9. Why is the poet’s mother compared to the late winter’s moon? Ans: The poet’s mother has been compared to the late winter’s moon to bring out the similarity of ageing and decay. The late winter moon looks hazy and obscure. It lacks shine and strength. The poet’s mother has an ‘ashen’ face resembling a corpse. She has lost her shine and strength of youth. The comparison reinforces the impact. Q10. What is the poet’s familiar ache and why does it return? Ans: The poet is pained at the ageing and decaying of her mother. The fear is that with ageing comes decay and death. The sight of her old mother’s ‘ashen’ and corpse- like face arouses “that old familiar ache” in her heart. Her childhood fear returns. She is also pained and frightened by the idea that she may have to face all these things herself. Q11. How does Kamala Das try to put away the thoughts of her ageing mother? Ans: Kamala Das was in much trouble after seeing the lifeless and faded face of her mother. The old lady seemed to be lost in her own thoughts. The poetess turned away her attention from her mother and looked outside. The outside world was full of life and activity. The young trees seemed to be running fast. The children looked happy while moving out of their homes. Q12. Why does the poet smile and what does she say while bidding good bye to her mother ? OR With fear and ache inside her heart and words of assurance on lips and smile on the face, the poet presents two opposite and contrasting experiences. Why does the poet put on a smile? Ans: The ‘wan’, ‘pale’, face of the poet’s mother at sixty-six brings an image of decay and death. It brings that old familiar fear of separation back. She fears the ultimate fate of human beings. But she has to put on a brave face. She regains self-control. She composes herself and tries to look normal. She utters the words of assurance that they will meet again soon. She tries to hide her ache and fear by smiling continuously. Q13. What poetic devices have been used by Kamala Das in ‘My Mother at Sixty-six’? Ans: The poem ‘My Mother at Sixty-six’ is rich in imagery. Kamala Das uses the devices of comparison and contrast. The use of simile is very effective. The face of the poet’s old mother is described as ‘ashen’. This ashen face is ‘like that of a corpse’. The poet uses another simile. The “wan, pale’ face of the mother is compared to ‘a late winter’s moon’. The poem excels in contrasts. The old ‘dozing’ lady inside is contrasted with the young trees “sprinting” and merry children “spilling” out of their homes.

MYMOTHERATSIXTYSIX byKAMALADAS 1.Howdoesthepoetdescribehermother? 2.Explaintheexpression‘....Painthatshelookedasoldasshewas...’ 3.Whatwasthepoet‘looking’at?Whatdidshenotice? 4.Whatthoughtdidshetrytodriveaway? 5.Whydidthepoetstart’lookingout’?Whatdoeshergesturesuggest? 6.Whatdidthepoetseefrom thewindowofthecar? 7.Whatdidtheimagesof‘youngtrees’and‘merrychildren’symbolize? 8.Whydoesthenarrator‘lookathermotheragain’? 9.Explain:’wan,paleasalatewinter’smoon’. 10. What‘familiarache’didthepoetfeel? 11. Whatcouldhavebeenthepoet’schildhoodfears? 12. Didthepoetshareherthoughtswithhermother? 13. Whydoyouthink,thepoetdidnotshareherthoughtswithher mother? 14. Whydidthepoetonly‘smile’? 15. Whatisthekindofpainandachethatthepoetfeels? 16. Whatdoesthepoetdotoshrugoffthepainfulthoughtofher mother’sapproachingend? 17. Whydoesthepoetdrawtheimageofsprintingtreesandmerry children? 18. Whyhavethetreesbeendescribedassprinting? 19. Whyhasthemotherbeencomparedtothelatewinter’smoon? 20. Whatisthe‘familiarache’? 21. Whatdothepartingwordsofthepoetandhersmilesignify?

THE LAST LESSON [Alphonse Daudet] Background:  Set in the days of the Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871) in which France was defeated by Prussia led by Bismarck.  Prussia then consisted of what now are the nations of Germany, Poland and parts of Austria.  In this story the French districts of Alsace and Lorraine have passed into Prussian hands. Main points to remember:  Temptation: Warm and bright day; chirping of birds; drilling of Prussian soldiers; tempting than rule of participles.  Bulletin Board: For the last two years all the bad news was displayed — the lost battles, the draft, the orders of the commanding officer; blacksmith taunted Franz that he shouldn’t go fast and would reach school in plenty of time.  Unusual about the school: Usually a great bustle, the opening and closing of desks, lessons repeated in unison, and the teacher’s great ruler rapping on the table. That day everything was as quiet as Sunday morning. Students already in their places  Unusual about M. Hamel: Spoke kindly and asked Franz to take his seat. Was wearing his beautiful green coat, his frilled shirt, and the little black silk cap, all embroidered, that he never wore except on inspection and prize days. Didn’t scold Franz for not reciting the lesson.  Backbenches: Always empty, the village people sitting quietly that day; old Hauser, with his three-cornered hat, the former mayor, the former postmaster, and several others; their way of thanking M. Hamel for his forty years of faithful service and of showing their unity and solidarity with their nation.  Transformation in Franz: M. Hamel’s words were thunderclap for him; Last French lesson; Regretted for not learning lessons, for seeking birds’ eggs, or going sliding on the Saar! His books, that had seemed such a nuisance a while ago, so heavy to carry, were old friends now that he couldn’t give up. M. Hamel was no longer cranky. On the roof, the pigeons cooed very low, “Will they make them sing in German, even the pigeons?”  M. Hamel’s views: Parents not anxious enough to send children to school; preferred to put them to work on a farm or at the mills, so as to have a little more money. Himself often sent them to water his flowers instead of learning lessons; Gave holiday when he wanted to go fishing; French language the most beautiful in the world — the clearest, the most logical; must guard it and never forget it; When people are enslaved, Language is the key to their prison.  M. Hamel’s feelings: Sat motionless in his chair and gazing first at one thing, then at another, as if he wanted to fix in his mind just how everything looked in that little school-room; Clock struck twelve; Prussians soldiers marched in; M. Hamel couldn’t speak; wrote on the board; Vive La France [long live France]; made a gesture to all to depart.







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A PHOTOGRAPH -SHIRLEY TOULSON Brief summary in points: 1. The poem, ‘A photograph’, contrasts the eternal state of nature and the transitory state of human beings. 2. The poet describes a photograph that captures interesting moments of her mother’s childhood when she went for a sea holiday with her two girl cousins, Betty and Dolly. 3. Their Uncle clicked the photograph as their smile is seen through their hair, flowing on their faces, due to the wind, as they are on a sea holiday. 4. The poet draws a contrast between the nature and the humans, nature which undergoes hardly any change in many years but humans keep on growing up, ultimately leaving this world. 5. The poet recalls that the mother had laughed when she saw the photograph later, remembering the fun she had with her cousins. 6. But now the mother is no more and the poet is remembering her laughter. 7. Mother lost her childhood and the poet lost her mother and none of the losses can be reverted. 8. There is silence as nothing can be said to relieve the pain of both the losses.

THE SUMMER OF THE BEAUTIFUL WHITE HORSE William Saroyan was an Armenian-American novelist, playwright, and short story writer. He was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1940, and in 1943 won the Academy Award for Best Story for the film adaptation of his novel The Human Comedy. Saroyan wrote extensively about the Armenian immigrant life in California. THE SUMMER OF THE BEAUTIFUL WHITE HORSE -WILLIAM SAROYAN 1. CHARACTERISTICS OF GAROGHLANIAN TRIBE: • Once upon a time, people of this tribe happened to be wealthy and well-off. • Lost land and wealth and became extremely poor. • Had no work to do to earn money. • Never indulged [ involved] in any wrong activity like begging or stealing.  Very truthful and honest. • Still managed to survive which makes their poverty comical. 2. JUSTIFICATION OF STEALING THE HORSE • Mourad told Aram that he had only taken the horse for few months. • He intended [ to aim for] to return it to the owner after some months. • He said stealing would be called stealing only if he sold the horse. • He said he belonged to a tribe where nobody did any wrong so he too couldn’t steal the horse. 3. CHARACTER SKETCH OF MOURAD • A young boy, had many dreams including riding a horse. • Stole beautiful white horse of John Byro, a farmer. • Justified the stealing by telling that he would return the horse after some months. • Kind at heart; repaired injured wings of a bird [robin]. • Had a way with all, knew how to handle others. • Transformed the stolen horse’s nature from being unruly to disciplined one. 4. CHARACTER SKETCH OF UNCLE KHUSROVE • Short tempered [ getting angry soon] and irritable in nature. • Didn’t like people complaining about anything. • Had a habit of saying “There is no harm; Pay no attention to it”. • Once his own house was on fire but he was not concerned and repeated his dialogue. • He told John Byro also not to worry about his stolen white horse.

5. JOHN BYRO DECIDED NOT TO RECOGNIZE HIS HORSE • One day when Aram and Mourad were returning after a ride on the horse, John Byro came in front of them. • The boys were scared but decided to stay calm. • John Byro checked the horse and concluded that the horse could be only the twin of his own horse. • He said that he couldn’t ever think that the boys would steal his horse as their parents were known for their truth and honesty. • He wanted to make the boys realize for themselves that they had done wrong by stealing the horse. • He was successful as the boys kept the horse back in his stable next morning. 6. WHY MOURAD RETURNED THE HORSE • Being a young boy, Mourad had many dreams including riding a horse. • He stole the beautiful white horse of John Byro, a farmer. • But he justified his act telling Aram that he would return the horse in few months. • One day when he was returning after a ride, along with Aram, John Byro came in front of them. • But John Byro pretended that the horse could never be his own horse as he trusted the boys and respected their parents for their honesty and truth. • Mourad and Aram felt embarrassed [ ashamed] and next morning kept the horse back into the stable of John Byro. MESSAGE OF THE STORY, THE SUMMER OF THE BEAUTIFUL HORSE  Despite social or economic challenges, there are some truths which are absolute and should be practised under every circumstance.  It is undeniable that the story is set within a family that is poor.  The boys' love for the horse is genuine and sincere, not motivated out of greed or economic want.  Their love for the animal is quite authentic.  They return the horse having a genuine understanding that they need to return what is not theirs.  The reaction of the horse's owner, John Byro, is also very real and valid.  He knows very well the boys have taken the horse, but gives opportunity to the boys to recognize the consequences of their action.  John Byro shows a sense of charity and good will and this benefits him, as the horse is much more manageable and well-conditioned after the boys return it.  The Garoghlanian tribe is Armenian.  The culture of these people, known for their honesty, is at the heart of the story.  The religion of most Armenian people is Christianity, which is structured around forgiveness of sins and, in this story focuses on tolerance.  When the horse is returned, the farmer does not disclose to anyone about the incident of theft.  To Aram, the horse symbolizes the essence of his highest hopes and aspirations. Contact: [email protected] Whatsapp: 8758488368







TEST PAPER-02 THE PORTRAIT OF A LADY -Khushwant Singh SOLUTION 1. Match the following words with their meanings: SNO WORDS MEANINGS 1. PORTRAIT True picture 2. MANTELPIECE Shelf above a fireplace 3. ABSURD Ridiculous 4. HOBBLED Walked with difficulty 5. STOOP Bent body due to old age 6. ROSARY A string of beads for counting prayers Beat hard 7. PUCKERED Wrinkled 8. INAUDIBLE Which can’t be heard 9. SERENITY Calm and peaceful 10. MONOTONOUS Unchanging 11. STALE Not fresh 12. COURTYARD An open space just outside the house 13. BEDLAM Confusion 14. THUMPED Beat hard 15. DILAPIDATED Falling to pieces 2. The given statements are either true or false. In case true, then leave the space and in case false, write the correct statement. SNO STATEMENTS TRUE/ CORRECT STATEMENT FALSE 1. In the village, the grandmother FALSE She used to sit in the would drop the author at school temple, reading scriptures and return home. TRUE The link was broken when 2. The grandmother was unhappy as FALSE the author got separate she couldn’t help the author in room studies in the city. FALSE It was when she gave bread crumbs to sparrows 3. The last link between the author TRUE and his grandmother broke when the author went abroad. 4. The happiest time in the day for the grandmother in the city was spent in her prayers. 5. The sparrows didn’t chirp and touch the bread crumbs when the grandmother died. NAME: CLASS: DATE:

THE THIRD LEVEL Jack Finney Jack Finney was an American author. His best-known works are science fiction and thrillers, including The Body Snatchers and Time and Again. Finney's greatest success came with his science fiction novel Time and Again (1970). It involves time travel to the past, a theme he had experimented with previously in short stories. \"The Third Level\", published in The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction in October 1952. General points: 1. We all wish to visit the places of our wishes and desires. But we can visit only real places, not the imaginary ones! 2. We also can visit those places only in present situation, not as they used to be in the past or how they would be future! 3. In short, it is not possible for us to sit in any non-existing time machine and visit the past or the future. Beginning of the story: 1. Charley, a 31 years old dweller of New York, married to Louisa, often dreamt of visiting Galesburg of 1890’s. 2. So Charley, is the protagonist of the story which is about his psychological journey into the past. 3. The story is about the Charley’s hypothetical [imaginary] visit to the third level of Grand Central Station, whereas there are only two levels in reality. 4. Charley not only believes that the third level also exists but claims of visiting the third level. 5. He also believes that he could visit Galesburg of 1890’s through the third level. About Grand Central Station: 1. As told by Charley the Grand Central Station was like a huge tree ever pushing new tunnels and new corridors like the roots under the ground. 2. Once he got into a mile-long tunnel and came out in the lobby of a hotel. 3. At another time, he came up into the building of an office. Views of Sam, the psychiatrist friend of Charley: 1. Charley had the hobby of Stamp Collection, inherited from his Grandfather. 2. Sam told him that it was temporary refuge [escape from something] from reality. 3. Modern world is full of stress, tension and anxiety and people take up some hobby to divert their mind. 4. He also told that Charley’s imaginary visit to the third level was his waking dream wish fulfilment. [ a dream you see when you are awake and believe it is true] Charley reached the third level: 1. One day, Charley got late from his office. 2. He wanted to reach home soon. So he went to the Grand Central to catch a train. 3. He walked down to the first level, and then walked down another flight of stairs. 4. He thought he had reached the second level again. But he got lost. 5. He walked down a corridor. He thought it was wrong.

6. But he walked on downward. He walked down a short flight of stairs. 7. He thought that he had reached the second level again. But actually he had reached the third level. Third level as described by Charley: [his imagination even when he was awake] 1. Old-fashioned; fewer ticket windows; Wooden information booth; dim open flame gas lights; brass spittoons 2. Men had beards and sideburns; Women wore old-fashioned dresses and high buttoned shoes 3. Small Railway engine; Newspaper “The World” dated June 11, 1894, which had stopped its publication years back. 4. Charley wanted to go to the peaceful, stress free Galesburg of 1894. 5. So he asked for two tickets to Galesburg but paid the fare in modern notes which were different from those in 1894. 6. The clerk thought the notes were fake and Charley was trying to cheat him. 7. He threatened to get him arrested. Charley immediately turned around and fled as fast as he could. [ woke up from his waking dream] Charley’s efforts to visit the third level again and go to Galesburg: 1. Next day, Charley bought two hundred old-style notes from a coin dealer for three hundred new dollars. 2. But he could never again find the corridor that led to the third level. First day covers: 1. Stamp collectors used to purchase new stamps the day they were released. 2. They used to paste it on an envelope having blank paper, addressed to themselves. 3. The seal of the post office proved the date of the stamp release. First day cover of Sam: 1. One day, among his grandfather’s collection of first day covers, he discovered an envelope. 2. The postmark showed that it had been there since July 18, 1894. 3. He opened the envelope but the paper inside was not blank [ remember, first day covers always contained blank note]. 4. It was a letter from Sam, the psychiatrist friend whom Charley had often told about Galesburg. 5. He had written that he was enjoying at Galesburg and invited Charley and his wife also to join him. Sam disappeared. 6. Later Charley learnt that Sam had bought eight hundred dollars’ worth of old currency. 7. Charley wondered what Sam would do there as people of Galesburg were peaceful and stress free and didn’t need a psychiatrist!!  Not only the third level, but even the note written by Sam is Charley’s imagination.  There are only two levels at Grand Central Station.  First day covers always contained blank note, so Sam’s note is again Charley’s imagination.  Sam disappeared in the end, which suggests that perhaps Sam was an escapist too like Charley or even Sam was an imaginary friend of Charley.  Perhaps with himself only he used to converse and justify his imagination.





THE SUMMER OF THE BEAUTIFUL WHITE HORSE Fill in the blanks using one word or one phrase: 1. The name of the author is __________. 2. Aram saw Mourad riding __________. 3. Aram couldn’t believe that Mourad was __________ as the boys belonged to __________ tribe which was struck with poverty. 4. __________ tribe of Aram and Mourad was famous for __________ and __________. 5. Although the members of the tribe were extremely poor, they would never __________ or __________. 6. According to Aram, stealing would be called stealing only if __________. 7. Mourad was a kind boy as he repaired __________. 8. Mourad had stolen __________ of a farmer named __________. 9. Uncle Khosrove had the habit of saying __________. 10. Uncle Khosrove was __________ and __________ in nature and didn’t like people __________. 11. Once Uncle Khosrove was at __________ when his son came running to him and told __________ but Uncle Khosrove told __________. 12. Once Mourad and Aram were returning with the __________ when __________ came in front of them. 13. __________ checked the __________ and told it was impossible that Aram and Mourad would __________. 14. __________ told that he trusted the parents of Mourad and Aram and knew they won’t do any wrong. 15. Next day Mourad and Aram __________. Q2. Match the words with their meanings: 1 Wealthiest 1 move quickly and suddenly. 2 Pious 2 extremely angry 3 Leaped 3 unpredictable 4 Descendent 4 a person without a settled home or regular work 5 Furious 5 make a sudden explosive sound through one's nose, 6 Capricious 6 very bad or unpleasant. 7 Vagrant 7 having a great deal of money 8 Snorted 8 a pleasure carriage drawn by horses 9 Awful 9 devoutly religious 10 Surrey 10 descending from an ancestor. Q3. Answer the following in 100 words: Why did John Byro pretend of not recognizing his own horse? ******************************************************************* Contact : [email protected] Whatsapp : 8758488368

“READING IS TO THE MIND, AS EXERCISE IS TO THE BODY.” – BRIAN TRACY JULY: 2020-21