IGNITE
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English Workbook
Ignite English Workbook
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Melanie Grobler
Melanie Grobler is a seasoned education professional with experience spanning over three decades in the field of ELT curriculum development and assessment. She has worked in senior advisory positions in India for 10 years and has developed several K-8 ELT products. In South Africa, she served as national examiner for the Class 12 Exit Examination and worked as a teacher, college and university lecturer and subject advisor.
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Chandani Goyal, is an English Language Teaching (ELT) educator with over 9 years of experience in renowned schools like Heritage Xperiential Learning School, Ahlcon International School and Amity International School. She is also a published author of articles on classroom intervention and pedagogy. She brings a deep understanding of methodology and approaches to language learning into the compilation of this book, enhancing its effectiveness for educators and learners alike.
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Preface
The ability to understand and communicate effectively in English remains a vital tool for success in today’s globalized world. Research by the World Economic Forum, in their Future of Jobs Report 2023, highlights that strong communication skills are among the top skills required for the workforce of the future. These skills ensure lifelong learning and facilitate successful entry into the professional world. This is in keeping with the vision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2022–23 which focusses on preparing learners for a dynamic future.
Guided by the visionary principles outlined in the NEP 2020 and NCF 2022–23, education in India is undergoing significant transformation. There is a focus on a holistic, flexible, and multidisciplinary education, which aims to nurture 21st century soft skills such as effective communication, creativity, critical thinking and problem solving.
Following the directives of these landmark documents, Ignite is an ELT programme designed especially for 21st century learners. It develops foundational language skills—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—in a systematic and engaging way. In keeping with the NEP 2020’s focus on holistic education, Ignite provides ample opportunities for learners to practise the recommended soft skills. The programme’s task-based approach and frequent opportunities for collaborative learning, encourage learners to express creatively, interact constructively, take responsibility for their own learning, solve problems effectively and apply their knowledge in new situations. With a strong focus on socio-emotional learning (SEL) and the awareness of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Ignite fosters national pride and good citizenship while also exposing learners to global perspectives.
In today’s media-rich environment, the ability to interpret, analyse, and create visual content is essential. Ignite develops learners’ skills to understand and communicate through images, symbols, and visual texts, preparing them to navigate and contribute to the increasingly visual world they live in. In accordance with the NEP 2020’s emphasis on continuous and comprehensive assessment, Ignite supports ongoing learning by empowering learners, parents and teachers with the tools to track and enhance learning.
Ignite offers a balanced approach to listening, speaking, reading and writing that respects the linguistic diversity of learners while providing them with the tools to master the English language. The rubrics in the Teacher Guide emphasize the importance of creativity, the ability to find and express alternative solutions, innovation, teamwork, perseverance and work ethics.
We extend our warmest wishes to all educators, parents, and learners as they embark on the exciting Ignite journey, filled with fun and joyful experiences. Let us work together to prepare our learners not just for the world as it is, but for the world as it could be, where they will thrive as empathetic, innovative, and responsible global citizens.
Chapter at a Glance: Walkthrough of Key Elements
1 Family Bonding Bonding
1 Family Bonding
2.
b
Header: It shows the theme of the unit and unit no.
Pronounce Well
Fill in the blanks using fr or gr. Then, read the story aloud.
Let’s Read
Let’s Read: Story or poem that is aligned to the theme of the unit
Read the story and answer the questions.
Frank and Fred
ank has a og.
A Family Get-Together
The og is ed.
Read and Respond
Fred is een.
The Patel family loves gathering around the oak tree next to their house. It has become a daily ritual. Grandpa Patel talks about the different cities he has visited and the things he did when he was young. Grandma Patel cooks curry which fills the garden with the most wonderful smell.
1. Fill in the blanks with your own words.
Read and Respond: Questions for reading comprehension
a The Patel family gathers around their tree every evening.
Frank and Fred are iends. They go to the farm.
b Grandpa Patel entertains everyone with
At the farm, they meet Grace.
Rahul and Priya are hardworking parents. They sit together and share stories from their busy day. They enjoy the family time they have with their parents and children. Rohan, the eldest, talks excitedly about his football game. Maya, the middle child, laughs about something funny that happened at school. Little Aarav, the youngest, listens carefully to everyone.
c Grandma Patel fills the garden with the wonderful smell of her
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ace gives them juicy apes. ed likes grapes.
d sit together and share stories from their busy day.
Pronounce Well: Exercises to develop phonological awareness
Pronounce Well
They sit on the ass.
e The Patel family plan to have a picnic in the park and enjoy Grandma’s delicious .
The family makes plans for Saturday—a picnic in the park where they can play games and eat Grandma’s delicious sandwiches. While having dinner, Rohan gets a message that they have an important match on Saturday. Although Rohan loves football, he is disappointed as he knows that this will spoil their picnic plan. Everyone works together to find a solution. They decide to go to Rohan’s game to support him and have the picnic on Sunday!
2. Answer the questions in two to three sentences.
Fill in the blanks using fr or gr. Then, read the story aloud.
a What is the Patel family’s daily ritual?
They see a ey goat at the farm. They have fun.
Frank and Fred
Vocabulary: Word-building exercises related to the theme
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They laugh and remember the good times they have shared on picnics before.
Vocabulary
b What do the parents tell everyone about?
ank has a og. The og is ed.
Fred is een.
Note: After answering the questions, practise reading this story aloud to a family member.
Fill in the blanks with the correct rhyming words. Read the hint in the brackets.
c Why is Rohan disappointed?
Frank and Fred are iends.
They go to the farm.
a See that your hands are (bean) before eating your food.
d What are the Patels’ final plans for the weekend?
At the farm, they meet Grace.
b (hello) bananas give us energy.
Go Grammar
ace gives them juicy apes. ed likes grapes.
Go Grammar: Scaffolding of grammar concepts along with practice exercises 1
They sit on the ass.
Common and Proper Nouns
• Common nouns are used for any person, animal, thing or place.
• Proper nouns are used for a specific person, animal, thing or place
They see a ey goat at the farm. They have fun.
• Proper nouns always begin with capital letters.
1. Rewrite the sentences by using common nouns in place of proper nouns.
Vocabulary
a London has beautiful buildings. The
Fill in the blanks with the correct rhyming words. Read the hint in the brackets.
b Simran loves to eat sweets.
a See that your hands are (bean) before eating your food.
b
e Look at blue square that beautiful painting.
Listen Well
Mr Duggal: Hi! Is Sudha ma’am in?
You: Hi! She is not at home right now. I am her daughter. Can I help?
Mr Duggal: I am Rakesh Duggal, and I work with your mother at Sunshine Academy. Can
You:
Mr
Listen to the text here.
Listen Well: Activity to listen and comprehend
Listen to this speech and answer the questions below.
Listen Well
a What was drafted seventy-five years ago? .
b Name two areas where we have progressed as a nation.
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c What is needed if we want to solve modern-day problems?
Speak Well: Opportunity to express their ideas and thoughts through independent, pair and group activities
Speak Well
Deliver a speech on ‘A National Hero’.
Practise speaking here.
Choose a person who has contributed to our country. This person can be a freedom fighter, a sportsperson, a scientist, or anyone you think of as a hero.
Do research and make notes about the person.
You may use these sentence starters when writing your speech.
Introduction
Hello everyone! Today, I want to talk about
Write Well
Listen to this speech and a What was drafted b Name two areas where i ii c What is needed if i ii
Do you know who is?
Achievements
did something amazing for our country. He/ She helped us by
Write Well: Opportunity to apply the learnt vocabulary and express their ideas in writing
One of the greatest things did was
Mr Duggal, your mother’s colleague, calls on the landline to tell her something important. You answer the call as she isn’t home. Read this telephone conversation and write a message.
Character Traits
Mr Duggal: Hi! Is Sudha ma’am in?
is/was very [adjective, e.g., brave, kind, wise].
Impact on the Country
We remember because he/she showed us the importance of
You: Hi! She is not at home right now. I am her daughter. Can I help?
I admire because he/she is always
Mr Duggal: I am Rakesh Duggal, and I work with your mother at Sunshine Academy. Can you please give her an important message?
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You: Yes sir, please tell me.
BHARAT
Listen and fill in
Detailed Framework
Common and proper nouns
Countable and uncountable nouns Collective nouns
Family-related vocabulary– maternal and paternal family
Analysing characters’ feelings Making connections
Listen and answer questions Speech
Types of adjectivies–quantity, quality, possessive and demonstrative
Patriotism- and national pride-related vocabulary
Factual questions
Order of adjectives
Listen and fill in a chart Show
Personal pronouns–subject, object and reflexive
Descriptive paragraph
Sports commentary
Listen and sequence
Types of prepositions–time, place, movement and direction
Sports-related vocabulary Idioms
Analysing characters’ personality traits Making connections
Analysing characters’ actions Making connections
Modals–can, may, should, must
Describing an adventure in an imaginary world Story report
Listen and summarise
Types of adverbs–manner, frequency, time
Suffixes–-er, -ment, -ion
Ordering
Analysing characters’ actions and thoughts Making connections
Listen and fill in Debate
Conjunctions
Prefixes Compound words Personification
Ordering Factual questions Analysing character
Identifying contextual meaning
Listen and fill in
Types of sentences– declarative, interrogative, imperative, exclamatory
Kindness-related vocabulary Words similar in meaning but different in intensity
Factual questions
Identifying problems and solutions
Identifying characters’ actions Analysing character traits
Making suggestions and giving feedback
Listen and choose
Simple tense–present, past, future
Story writing
Interview a famous personality
Listen and complete
Continuous tense–present and past
Retell a story Poem writing
Listen and fill in a chart
Subject-verb agreement
Identifying key details Making predictions Making connections Collocations People who practise different forms of art
Idioms Antonyms
Factual questions
Identifying key events
Factual questions Analysing characters’ actions and thoughts
Theme-based vocabulary Phrasal verbs
Factual questions
Identifying theme and message
1 Family Bonding
Let’s Read
Read the story and answer the questions.
A Family Get-Together
The Patel family loves gathering around the oak tree next to their house. It has become a daily ritual. Grandpa Patel talks about the different cities he has visited and the things he did when he was young. Grandma Patel cooks curry which fills the garden with the most wonderful smell.
Rahul and Priya are hardworking parents. They sit together and share stories from their busy day. They enjoy the family time they have with their parents and children. Rohan, the eldest, talks excitedly about his football game. Maya, the middle child, laughs about something funny that happened at school. Little Aarav, the youngest, listens carefully to everyone.
The family makes plans for Saturday—a picnic in the park where they can play games and eat Grandma’s delicious sandwiches. While having dinner, Rohan gets a message that they have an important match on Saturday. Although Rohan loves football, he is disappointed as he knows that this will spoil their picnic plan. Everyone works together to find a solution. They decide to go to Rohan’s game to support him and have the picnic on Sunday!
They laugh and remember the good times they have shared on picnics before.
Note: After answering the questions, practise reading this story aloud to a family member.
Read and Respond
1. Fill in the blanks with your own words.
a The Patel family gathers around their tree every evening.
b Grandpa Patel entertains everyone with .
c Grandma Patel fills the garden with the wonderful smell of her .
d sit together and share stories from their busy day.
e The Patel family plan to have a picnic in the park and enjoy Grandma’s delicious .
2. Answer the questions in two to three sentences.
a What is the Patel family ’s daily ritual?
b What do the parents tell everyone about?
c Why is Rohan disappointed?
d What are the Patels’ final plans for the weekend?
3. Like the Patel family, would you like your family to have a tradition too?
a What would the tradition be?
b What effect do you think this new tradition would have on your family?
Vocabulary
1. Find and circle the words related to family in the grid. Then, use them in sentences of your own.
Hint Box: parents guardian sibling aunt grandmother
Maternal Family:
More Family Terms
Your maternal family includes all the relatives on your mother’s side. This means your mother’s parents (your grandparents), your mother’s siblings (your aunts and uncles), and their children (your cousins).
Paternal Family:
Your paternal family includes all the relatives on your father’s side. This means your father’s parents (your grandparents), your father’s siblings (your aunts and uncles), and their children (your cousins).
2. Write the names of your maternal and paternal family members in the chart below.
Go Grammar
Common and Proper Nouns
• Common nouns are used for any person, animal, thing or place.
• Proper nouns are used for a specific person, animal, thing or place.
• Proper nouns always begin with capital letters.
1. Rewrite the sentences by using common nouns in place of proper nouns.
a London has beautiful buildings.
The
b Simran loves to eat sweets.
The
c Mrs Sharma teaches English and art.
Our two
d Look at Venus in the sky. the
e The farmer brought Ganga to the fair. the
Countable and Uncountable Nouns
• Nouns that can be counted are called countable nouns.
• Uncountable nouns cannot be counted.
• Quantifiers are added before nouns and they indicate the measure of the noun.
2. Match the pictures and correct quantifiers.
Column A Column B a lot many a few some a little
Collective Nouns
• Collective nouns are words used to describe groups of people, animals or things.
3. Underline the correct collective nouns for each group.
a a group of monkeys fleet troop herd
b a group of vehicles fleet army galaxy
c a group of stars fleet bouquet galaxy
d a group of flowers galaxy bouquet cluster
e a group of soldiers army bouquet cluster
Now, make sentences using the collective nouns.
Listen Well
Listen to the text here.
Listen carefully to the text and answer the questions.
a Maya and Rohan loved visiting their .
b Grandma welcomed them with warm hugs and fresh .
c Maya and Rohan had for lunch.
d After lunch, Grandpa took them to the .
e Grandpa said that the flowers are like .
f Grandma said that the best recipes are made with and .
Speak Well
Sit in a circle. We will practise chain storytelling where each of you will add one sentence to make up a story. You may choose a classmate to start a story on the theme of ‘Family’.
Write Well
Practise speaking here.
Remember!
Every story has characters, a setting, a beginning and a middle where an interesting event or a problem comes up. Then we have an ending.
An informal letter is written to someone you know well. It has seven parts.
Address: Written on the left. Include the code.
Date: The date format is 1 July 2025. Leave a line before and after the date.
Greeting: Start with Dear [Name], Note the comma after the name.
Opening: Write something personal and say why you are writing.
Body: Describe the reason for writing the letter in detail.
Closing: End with a closing sentence like ‘I miss you’ or ‘I hope to see you soon’.
Signature: Sign your letter with ‘Love’ or ‘Your friend’ followed by your name.
Write a letter to your friend describing the last time you went out with your family.
2 Patriotism
Let’s Read
Read the story and answer the questions.
The Nightingale of India
Sarojini Naidu, born in 1879, was a famous Indian poet, freedom fighter, and politician called the ‘Nightingale of India.’ Her poems, like those in ‘The Golden Threshold’ published in 1905, talk about India’s culture, freedom, and fairness. She joined Mahatma Gandhi in peaceful protests, like the Salt March, to help India become independent of British rule.
Between 1915 and 1918, she travelled around India to help people and give talks about women’s rights. Sarojini Naidu was a leader in the Civil Disobedience Movement and the Quit India Movement. She was arrested by the British a number of times and spent more than 21 months in jail.
In 1925, Naidu became the first woman to lead the Indian National Congress. Later, she became the Governor of Uttar Pradesh, showing that women could be political leaders. Naidu’s bravery and ideas are inspiring and remind us of India’s fight for freedom. Her poems and leadership reflect courage, fighting for what’s right, and making sure everyone is treated fairly.
Note: After answering the questions, practise reading this story aloud to a family member.
Read and Respond
1. Choose the correct answers.
a What was Sarojini Naidu NOT known as?
i A freedom fighter
ii A politician
iii A novelist iv A poet
b What did people call Sarojini Naidu?
i The Tiger of India
iii The Lioness of India
ii The Nightingale of India
iv The Peacock of India
c In which anthology do some of her poems appear?
i The Golden Nightingale ii The Golden Threshold
iii The Golden India
iv The Golden Leader
d In which protest did Sarojini Naidu join Mahatma Gandhi?
i Salt March
iii Water March
ii Grain March
iv Civil March
e Which movements or protests was she NOT a part of?
i Digital India
iii Salt March
ii Civil Disobedience
iv Quit India
2. Answer the questions in one to two sentences.
a What are Sarojini Naidu’s poems mostly about?
b What was the purpose of Sarojini Naidu’s travels around India?
c Write two sentences about Sarojini Naidu’s political career.
d How did Sarojini Naidu show bravery and inspire people in India’s history?
3. Patriotism in the 1900s meant fighting for the country’s freedom. What do you think it means now?
As citizens, what are some things you can do in your neighbourhood to display your patriotism?
Vocabulary
1. Replace the phrases with the words in the box.
Hint Box: courage spirit independence pledge flag
a A piece of cloth that represents a country:
b The ability to face fear or danger:
c A promise you make:
d Being free from control by another country:
e An attitude of enthusiasm and determination:
2. Use the following words in sentences. You can look up their meaning in the dictionary.
a democracy
b equality
c respect
d pride
e motherland Go Grammar
Types of Adjectives
Adjectives can be grouped based on what they tell us about a noun.
Adjectives of quantity tell us the quantity or amount of a noun. They tell us ‘how much’ or ‘how many’ of a noun.
Adjectives of quality tell us about the qualities or features of a noun. They tell us how something is, feels, smells, looks or sounds.
Possessive adjectives tell us who owns or possesses the noun.
Demonstrative adjectives help to identify specific nouns.
1. Circle the adjectives in the sentences and state the type.
a The brave soldiers defended the country with great courage.
b Many citizens attended the national celebration.
c Our history is filled with many inspiring freedom stories.
d This flag symbolises our nation’s strength and unity.
e A few students wrote descriptive essays on national heroes.
Order of Adjectives
We can use more than one adjective for a noun. When using two or more adjectives, we follow an order: Possessive/demonstrative—quantity—opinion—size—physical feature/age—shape—colour—material
2. Write a sentence with two or more adjectives for each of the pictures.
students
gulab jamun
dancer
tree
men
3. Rewrite the sentences using the correct order of adjectives.
a The three yellow little ducks lived in the pond.
b Those blue two vases are on the table.
c The sky is filled with bright a million shining stars.
d Round, big, his eyes looked at me.
e Look at blue square that beautiful painting.
Listen Well
Listen to the text here.
Listen to this speech and answer the questions below.
a What was drafted seventy-five years ago? .
b Name two areas where we have progressed as a nation. i . ii .
c What is needed if we want to solve modern-day problems? i . ii .
BHARAT
Speak Well
Deliver a speech on ‘A National Hero’.
Practise speaking here.
Choose a person who has contributed to our country. This person can be a freedom fighter, a sportsperson, a scientist, or anyone you think of as a hero.
Do research and make notes about the person. You may use these sentence starters when writing your speech.
Introduction
Hello everyone! Today, I want to talk about
Do you know who is?
Character Traits
is/was very [adjective, e.g., brave, kind, wise].
I admire because he/she is always
Achievements
did something amazing for our country. He/ She helped us by
One of the greatest things did was
Impact on the Country
We remember because he/she showed us the importance of
Conclusion
Thank you for listening. I hope
Rehearse your speech well before presenting it in class.
Mr Duggal, your mother’s colleague, calls on the landline to tell her something important. You answer the call as she isn’t home. Read this telephone conversation and write a message.
Mr Duggal: Hi! Is Sudha ma’am in?
You: Hi! She is not at home right now. I am her daughter. Can I help?
Mr Duggal: I am Rakesh Duggal, and I work with your mother at Sunshine Academy. Can you please give her an important message?
You: Yes sir, please tell me.
Mr Duggal: Harmanpreet Kaur, the captain of our Indian Women’s Cricket team, is visiting our school on Friday to celebrate Women’s Day. We want to honour all the women who have made a contribution to the nation. I wanted Sudha ma’am to make arrangements for Harmanpreet Kaur to meet our school teams.
You: I am so excited that she is visiting your school. She is my role model.
Mr Duggal: Yes, she is an amazing woman, who has inspired many people.
You: Thank you for informing me, Rakesh sir. I will give my mother the message as soon as she gets back.
Mr Duggal: That would be great! Thank you so much! Have a good day.
You: Thank you, sir. You too.
Dear
(Date) (Time)
MESSAGE
(Your name)
3 Food and Culture
Let’s Read
Read the story and answer the questions.
A Delightful Trip
The Gill family arrived in Bangkok. Their eyes were wide with excitement. Stepping out of the airport, they smelled delicious street food and spices.
‘Look at those beautiful temples!’ Ravi exclaimed, pointing at glittering spires in the distance.
In the morning, they visited a busy market. They saw colourful fruit like mangosteen and rambutan.
‘These look interesting!’ said Mrs Gill, holding a spiky rambutan. They tried som tam, a spicy green papaya salad. ‘It’s tangy and crunchy!’ said Priya.
For lunch, they had Pad Thai noodles with tofu and peanuts, and Tom Yum soup with lemongrass and mushrooms. Later, at a floating market, vendors in small boats sold fresh produce and food. They tried sticky rice with ripe mango which everyone loved.
In the afternoon, they saw people in traditional Thai clothes and beautiful jewellery. They took photos of the busy market and pretty canals. They bought handmade crafts as souvenirs.
At night, they enjoyed jasmine rice, creamy curry with potatoes, and stir-fried morning glory. Mr Gill said, ‘Thai food is all about balance—sweet, sour, salty and spicy.’
Rambutan
Mangosteen
They were happy that they had time to experience Thailand’s beauty and culture.
Note: After answering the questions, practise reading this story aloud to a family member.
Read and Respond
1. Answer the questions in two to three sentences.
a What was the family ’s reaction when they reached Bangkok?
b What did the Gill family try at the food stall in the morning market?
c What did the family do in the afternoon?
d When and where did the family try sticky rice with ripe mango?
e How did Mr Gill describe Thai food?
2. Priya and Ravi visited Thailand. Is there a country you want to visit? What are some things about the country you are curious about?
I want to visit:
Food that I want to try:
Places I want to see:
Cultural things I want to experience:
Vocabulary
1. Match the words and their meaning. Then, fill in the blanks with the correct words from the box.
garnish to cook food by baking it in an oven or over a fire
buffet food that is salty or spicy, not sweet
roast a decoration added to a dish for extra flavour or to make it look good
pastry a self-serve meal where people choose from a variety of dishes
savoury a small individual tart or piece of cake
a Chips are a popular snack.
b The chef used nuts and honey as a for the pancakes.
c The hotel served a with many different dishes.
d During the monsoon we love to corn before eating it.
e She bought a from the bakery.
2. Replace the phrases with words. Write the correct words to complete the crossword puzzle.
Across
1. A sweet course served at the end of a meal. (7 letters) .
2. Unlike anything else (6 letters) . Down
3. A preserved food which has spices and is tangy (6 letters) .
4. A name for things to drink that is commonly used on menus (8 letters) .
5. A small doughy mass, often filled with vegetables. It is steamed. (8 letters) .
Go Grammar
Types of Personal Pronouns
• Personal pronouns are used in place of nouns once we know who or what the noun is.
• Subject pronouns are used for nouns that are doers. They are used in the place of the subject in a sentence.
Subject pronouns are I, you, he, she, they, we and it.
• Object pronouns are used for nouns that are receivers. They are used in the place of the object in a sentence.
Object pronouns are me, you, him, her, us, them and it.
• Reflexive pronouns are used to refer back to the subject noun or pronoun.
Reflexive pronouns are myself, yourself, themselves, himself, herself and itself.
1. Fill in the blanks with the correct pronouns.
Hint Box: We us themselves her yourself
a Stay back or you will hurt .
b Let’s all go and eat. Mom made dosas for .
c We are a family of foodies. like to eat local dishes.
d After the swim, the kids dried .
e Sia smiled because the teacher gave a star.
2. Select the correct options.
a John made breakfast for John.
i John made breakfast for himself.
ii John made breakfast for we.
b Rohan and Tanmay love to play football.
i They love to play football.
ii Themselves love to play football.
c The dog ran towards Rohan.
i He ran towards Rohan.
ii It ran towards him.
d Neeta passed the soup to Raj.
i Neeta passed the soup to himself.
ii Neeta passed the soup to him.
e Indian food is popular among Europeans.
i Indian food is popular among them.
ii Indian food is popular among they.
3. Replace the underlined words with the correct pronouns and rewrite the sentences.
a Gautam is a kind man.
b Father bought Meera and Jay sweets.
c I got a pen for Ram. What did you get?
d You can say the speech aloud to you before doing it in class.
e Maharashtra is a big state. Maharashtra is known for its good food.
Listen Well
Listen to the text here.
Listen to the announcement once. Then, read the graphic organiser and fill it in while you listen to the announcement the second time.
Indian Cuisine Popular Dishes
Two North Indian Delights
Two South Indian Treats
Two East Indian Favourites
Two West Indian Specialties
Two Sweet Desserts
Speak Well
Practise speaking here.
It is ‘Tradition and Culture Week’ at your school and your teacher has announced a family traditional food and culture ‘Show and Tell’. Sit in a circle and speak about your family’s traditional food and the culture. You may talk about any important custom your family follows.
Be polite when you ask questions. Different families have different traditions, so be respectful of everyone’s practices. Listen attentively when your friends talk.
Write Well
Think about a traditional food you ate recently at a festival, function or an event. Write about it in your diary.
Dear Diary, (date) (time) (day)
4 Games
Let’s Read
Read the story and answer the questions.
A Journey to Success
Shikha Subas Pandey was born on 12 May 1989, in Ramagundam. From a young age, Shikha was very good at cricket. She became the first player to represent her state at national level when she was only 15 years old.
Shikha did very well at school. While she studied hard, she also loved playing cricket. She went to Goa College of Engineering but continued to practise cricket every evening.
After graduating, Shikha received good job offers but she chose to follow her dream of playing cricket for India. She joined the Indian Air Force in 2011 and became a Squadron Leader, but her passion for cricket remained strong. In 2014, her hard work paid off when she was selected for the Indian Women’s cricket team.
Shikha is known for her skills as a middle-order batter and right-arm medium-pace bowler. In 2014, she made her Test, ODI, and T20 debuts and later played in the 2020 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup. She has played for Goa Women, India Green Women, Velocity, and the Delhi Capitals in the Women’s Premier League.
Note: After answering the questions, practise reading this story aloud to a family member.
Read and Respond
1. Write True or False.
a Shikha represented her state at national level when she was 16 years old.
b She studied at Goa College of Engineering.
c Shikha joined the Indian Navy after graduating.
d Shikha has played at both state and national level.
e Shikha currently plays for Delhi Capitals.
2. Imagine that you are a journalist. Write four things that you think made Shikha successful.
3. Shikha Pandey did very well at both school and sports. How can you balance your schoolwork with your hobbies or the activities you love doing?
a My schoolwork: Write down the things you need to do to make sure your studies get the necessary attention.
b My hobbies and activities: Write down the things you love doing, like playing sport, drawing, dancing, or any other activities you enjoy.
c How I can balance my schoolwork and hobbies: Write down some ideas on how you can do well at school and still have time for your hobbies. For example, following a routine or setting goals.
Vocabulary
1. Match the words and the correct pictures. team referee finish line basketball w racket
Then, use the words in the sentences of your own.
Idioms
Idioms are phrases with meanings that go beyond what the individual words mean.
For example: After trying to play for hours, Sam finally threw in the towel and asked for help. It means to give up or quit, especially after trying hard.
2. Use the idioms to fill in the blanks.
Hint Box: hit the ball out of the park on the home stretch give it her best shot set the ball rolling down to the wire
a The singer was nervous but decided to during the talent show.
b The batsman by scoring a 6 in the first over.
c The race was as the two cyclists raced towards the finish line.
d With only one more chapter to read, Riya was . She would finish her book before bedtime.
e The soccer team when they won the championship with a last-minute goal.
Go Grammar
Prepositions
• Prepositions show where something is, how it moves, or when something happens.
• Types of prepositions are:
Preposition of time (when something happens)
Preposition of place (where something is)
Preposition of movement (how something is moving)
Preposition of direction (path or direction in which something is moving)
1. Match the sentences with the correct prepositions.
Column A
Column B
a The students met the coach the class. over
b The sports academy is the museum. in
c The player hit the ball the rope line. after
d There will be practice the morning. around
e Kartik ran three laps the field. behind
2. Use the prepositions in sentences of your own.
a into
b out of
c away from
d across
e in front of
f through
Modals
• Modals are helping verbs that modify the meaning of the main verb.
• They are used before the main verb.
• Some modal verbs are:
Can: indicates ability or permission
Must: indicates necessity
May: indicates a wish, possibility or permission
Should: indicates advice or a suggestion
3. Choose the correct modal to fill in the blanks.
Shikha (can/should) bat as well as bowl. They say she (may/must) be selected for the Indian cricket team. But, she (may/must) first prove herself as one of the best players. Her coach has advised that she (can/ should) focus only on cricket. She has increased her practice hours. Shikha believes that dedication (can/must) make dreams come true!
4. Use the modals to make sentences of your own.
a May:
b Can:
c Should:
d May:
e Must:
f Can: (possibility) (ability) (suggestion) (wish) (necessity) (permission)
Listen Well
Listen to the text here.
Listen carefully to the text and number the sentences in the correct order.
Sentences
a Mithra tries to hit in return but misses!
b The umpire is explaining the rules and flipping the coin.
c Payal wins the toss and chooses to serve first.
d The match continues with more thrilling points from both the players.
Number
e The crowd is buzzing with excitement, and the players are ready to go. 1
f Payal serves, sending the ball over the net.
g Payal and Mithra are walking onto the court now, waving to the cheering crowd.
Speak Well
Practise speaking here.
Sit in groups of three. You are a commentator for a local sports event. Look at the three pictures given below. Choose any one and give live commentary in your group.
• Say who is participating and in what competition.
• Describe the scene and the action as it happens.
Javelin throw High jump Running race
Write Well
Write a descriptive paragraph about your favourite computer game.
• Introduce the paragraph by saying what the game is.
• Use sensory details when describing the game.
• Close by saying why it is your favourite game.
5 Adventure and Imagination
Let’s Read
Read the story and answer the questions.
Sahir’s Adventure
Once upon a time, a brave boy named Sahir lived near a wide, flowing river. Dreaming of adventure, Sahir built a sturdy wooden boat. One sunny day, he packed some snacks, water and a map, and set off on his journey.
As he floated downstream, Sahir saw turtles sunbathing on rocks, fish jumping out of the water and birds flying above. The river became narrower, and he had to find his way through large rocks and rushing water. Sahir held on tight and used his paddles to steer the boat to safety.
Suddenly, the river became wider, and Sahir saw a mysterious island in the middle of the river. He paddled over and spent some time exploring the island. There were plants he had never seen before and a beautiful waterfall.
When Sahir returned home, he shared the thrilling tale of his island adventure. His journey made him feel like a true explorer. Now he was even more determined to continue his adventures!
Note: After answering the questions, practise reading this story aloud to a family member.
Read and Respond
1. Answer the following questions.
a What did Sahir pack for his journey?
b What did he see first as he floated down the river?
c How did Sahir manage to steer through the rocks and rushing water?
d Where did Sahir discover unusual plants and a beautiful waterfall?
e How did Sahir feel after his adventure?
2. Think about Sahir ’s actions and what they tell us about his qualities.
a What did Sahir do that showed he was brave? Write one example from the story.
b What actions show that Sahir was curious and adventurous? Write two examples from the story.
3. Describe a time when your curiosity led you to have an adventure.
a What were you curious about?
b What adventure did you have?
c How did you feel during and after your experience?
d How was your experience similar or different from Sahir’s adventure?
Vocabulary
1. Tick () the correct suffix for each base word and rewrite the words.
a Write + -ment / -er -
b Treat + -ion / -ment -
c Educate + -ion / -er -
d Require + -ment / -er -
e Divide + -sion / -ment
2. Sort the words into the correct categories based on their suffixes.
Hint Box: baker appointment completion reader treatment performer attraction payment discussion
Words ending with -ment
Words ending with -er words ending with -ion
Write two words of your own with each suffix.
a Words ending with -ment.
b Words ending with -er.
c Words ending with -ion.
3. Fill in the blanks with the correct word using the suffixes -er, -ment or -ion.
a The (adventure) found a hidden treasure. i adventurer ii adventurous iii adventures
b We were all in (agree) that it was a great adventure.
i agreer ii agree iii agreement
c Animals need our (protect).
i protector ii protection iii protect
d It was interesting to watch the (move) of the animals.
i mover ii movement iii moving
e I was surprised by his (react) to the news.
i reaction ii reactment iii reacter
Go Grammar
Types of Adverbs
• Adverbs of manner tell us how something happens or the way an action occurs.
• Adverbs of frequency tell us how often something happens or the frequency of an action.
• Adverbs of time tell us when something happens.
1. Fill in the blanks with the correct adverb.
a The children’s adventure group meets . (week)
b They listen to Drake’s story . (attentive)
c Drake will take them to the hills (late) in the month.
d Sara is sharing her story . (next)
e She walked into the dark cave . (courageous)
2. Use the adverbs to make sentences of your own.
a today:
b sometimes:
c beautifully:
d daily:
e softly:
3. Correct the adverbs and rewrite these sentences.
a She shared her story excite.
b Rina plans to visit the caves soonly.
c Usual, Sara and Rina go on adventures together.
d The two friends waited eager for Sunday ’s outing.
e They asked us to pick them up lately.
Listen Well
Listen to the text here.
Listen carefully to the story and summarise it by filling in the gaps. The asked Leo, a brave knight, to save the villages from a dragon. Leo set out on his adventure. On his way, he heard stories of the dragon’s and its sharp . He attacked the dragon in its and defeated it with his . Leo returned to the kingdom as a .
Speak Well
Practise speaking here.
Imagine that you could go on an adventure in an imaginary world. Describe where you would go, who you would meet, and what exciting things you would do. In your description talk about:
• What would the imaginary world look like?
• What would be unique about this world?
• Who would you meet?
• Describe the adventure you would have.
• How will your adventure end?
Take some time to think about your imaginary world and the adventure.
Speak confidently and loudly. Listen attentively when others are speaking.
Write Well
Write a story report on any adventure story that you have read. You can either pick a story you read in a storybook, or a story you read in your English textbook. Fill the organiser with information from the story. Then, present your story report in class.
Name of the author
Main characters:
My favourite character: Two words to describe the character:
Beginning
My favourite event in the story: (name of the story)
Name of the illustrator
Describe the setting of the story:
Science and Technology 6
Let’s Read
Read the story and answer the questions.
Raj’s Robots
In a small town, there was a curious boy named Raj. He was passionate about science. Every day, Raj would tinker with gadgets in his room. He read many books about famous inventors.
One day, Raj found an old robot in his garage. It was rusty and broken. He decided to fix it. Raj worked day and night. He used tools and spare parts. Slowly, the robot started to look like new.
After weeks of hard work, Raj turned on the robot. To his surprise, it worked! The robot moved and spoke. Raj named it ‘Robo’. Robo could help with many tasks. It could clean the house, water the plants and even do homework.
Raj’s friends were amazed. They asked Raj to teach them. Raj started a club at school. He called it ‘Tech Wizards’. The club met every week. They learnt about robots, computers and science.
One day, there was a science fair. Raj and his club built a big project. It was a robot that could help in emergencies. The robot could find people trapped in buildings. The judges were impressed. Raj’s team won the first prize.
Raj always dreamt of using science for good purposes and he was happy that he was getting a chance to do that.
Note: After answering the questions, practise reading this story aloud to a family member.
Read and Respond
1. Number the events from 1–5 to show the correct order.
a Raj turned on the robot and it worked.
b Raj found an old robot in his garage.
c Raj and his club won first prize at the science fair.
d Raj started the ‘Tech Wizards’ club at school.
e Raj worked day and night to fix the robot.
2. Answer the questions.
a What describing words are used for Raj in the story?
b What did Raj find in the garage and what was its condition?
c What was the gadget that Raj and his friends made?
d Why was Raj happy at the end of the fair?
3. In the story, we see that Raj loved science. What are some things that tell you that?
4. Look for these words in the text. Think about the meaning and use them in sentences of your own.
a tinker:
b spare:
c emergencies:
Vocabulary
1. Choose the correct word to complete the compound words.
b rain
i bath
fall iii blow
wind
c space
i plane
car iii ship
boat
d blue i teeth
shadow iii water
tooth
e earth
i ship
cup iii quake iv belt
2. Split the following compound words into two words. Then, use the compound words to complete the paragraph.
a desktop
b backspace
c keyboard
d laptop
e download
Amisha was working on the when she spilled some milk. The milk splashed on her and she was not able to type properly. The key was not working. She had to her projects from her email. She asked her mother if she could use her computer.
3. Match the prefixes and the words to create new words. Then, use the new words to fill in the blanks in the sentences. pre- pilot auto- biotic re- way anti- set sub- view
a The pilot put the aircraft on .
b The doctor gave him an for the infection.
c The scientist used the to reach the station.
d She had to the clock after changing the battery.
e The scientist gave a of the new invention.
Personification is when animals or objects are given human qualities.
Write the sentences using the words. Use personification to give the objects human qualities.
a computer:
b engine:
c smartphone:
d train :
Go Grammar
Conjunctions
• Conjunctions are used to join two words, sentences or ideas.
• Because shows that one thing is the reason for another.
• If shows a condition for something.
• When shows a specific time or situation.
• Although shows contrast or something unexpected.
1. Fill in the blanks with the correct conjunctions.
Hint Box: when so because if although
a The bulb did not light up the circuit was broken.
b the volcano erupted, the sky turned dark.
c you mix water and oil, you will not get a clear solution.
d the experiment failed, we learned an important lesson.
e We were out of money, the project was cancelled.
2. Make sentences of your own using the following conjunctions.
a because:
b if:
c when:
d although:
e but:
3. Connect these sentences using the correct conjunctions.
a The computer will crash. We run too many programs on it.
b The robot moved quickly. It was programmed to do so.
c We forgot to add a chemical. The experiment failed.
d The telescope is pointed to the left. The telescope will show the planet.
e The scientist was in the laboratory. It was late at night.
Listen Well
Listen to the text here.
Listen carefully to the text and fill in the blanks with the correct answers.
a Marie Curie discovered that polonium and radium gave off a lot of .
b This energy is called .
c Marie Curie’s discoveries helped doctors use radium to treat .
d In 1903, she won a Nobel Prize for and in 1911, she won a Nobel Prize for .
e She was the first to win a Nobel Prize.
Speak Well
Practise speaking here.
We will now participate in a debate on the topic ‘Should Schools Allow Students to Use Calculators?’.
Step 1: Decide whether you will speak in favour of or against the topic.
Step 2: Research and make notes to prepare for your stand. You should give reasons to support your opinions and ideas. You may use the suggested sentence starters.
Opening Statements Presenting Your Point Summarising
1. In my opinion,...
2. I strongly believe that...
3. I am here to argue that...
4. Today, I will explain why...
Write Well
1. Firstly,...
2. One important reason is...
3. For example,...
4. In addition,...
5. Another point to consider is...
1. In conclusion,...
2. To sum up,...
3. In summary,...
4. Overall,...
Write a character sketch of your favourite science fiction character from a story, film or a cartoon.
This list will give you ideas:
• Dexter Laboratory • Avatar • Transformer
• The Alien Next Door • Space Taxi
Character
Book/Film/Programme
What the character looks like
What the character says and does
How the character is different
Words to describe character
7 Empathy Towards Animals
Let’s Read
Read the story and answer the questions.
Emily’s Mission: Saving the Shelter
Emily loved animals more than anything in the world. Every weekend, she visited the local animal shelter to take care of the dogs and cats there. She fed them, cleaned their cages and gave them lots of love and attention. Emily’s dedication made her a favourite among the shelter staff and the animals.
One Saturday, Emily arrived at the shelter to find it in chaos. The shelter was overcrowded with new animals that had just been rescued. There were not enough cages for all the animals. The shelter had also run out of food. The animals were scared and stressed. Emily knew she had to do something to help.
She came up with a plan. She decided to organise a community fundraiser to gather donations for the shelter. She spent the whole week creating flyers and posters, and she even convinced her school to announce the event during morning assembly. On the day of the fundraiser, Emily and her friends set up a booth in the town square. They sold homemade cookies, lemonade, and crafts. She also invited local musicians to perform, making the event fun and lively. The fundraiser was a huge success. People from all over the town came to support the cause. By the end of the day, Emily had collected enough money to buy new cages, food, and supplies for the shelter.
The manager and staff of the shelter were grateful, and the animals seemed much happier in their new, spacious cages.
Note: After answering the questions, practise reading this story aloud to a family member.
Read and Respond
1. Tick () the correct answers.
a Why did Emily visit the animal shelter every weekend?
i To play with her friends
ii To take care of the animals
iii To read to the animals
iv To give the animals medicine
b What was the problem at the shelter?
i There were no animals.
ii The shelter was too hot.
iii The staff was on vacation.
iv The shelter was overcrowded.
c How did Emily decide to help the shelter?
i By adopting all the animals
ii By asking her parents for money
iii By organising a fundraiser
iv By building a new shelter
d What did Emily and her friends sell at the fundraiser?
i Toys and books ii Cookies, lemonade, and crafts
iii Tickets to a movie iv Plants and flowers
e Who helped to make the fundraiser fun and lively?
i A magician
iii A clown
ii Local musicians
iv Famous athletes
2. Answer the questions in two to three sentences.
a How do we know Emily loves animals?
b Explain why the animal shelter is in chaos?
c Explain what Emily does to raise funds?
d How do Emily’s efforts help to change things at the animal shelter?
3. What can you infer about Emily’s character from her actions in the story?
List three of her actions. What her actions tell us about her.
List three of her actions. What her actions tell us about her.
Vocabulary
1. Match the words to their meanings. Then, use the words to complete the sentences.
Word
Meaning
courtesy wanting to be kind and help others
goodwill being polite and respectful to others selflessness staying calm and not getting angry patience thinking about others before yourself
a Donating clothes to those in need is an act of .
b It is good to say please and thank you.
c You need a lot of when waiting for your turn.
d The neighbours showed their by helping us fix our fence after the storm.
2. Some words are similar in meaning but differ in intensity. strong powerful mighty
Read each group of words. Place the words in the correct order of intensity in the table below.
Group A: tiny, small, microscopic
Group B: clever, intelligent, brilliant
Group C: scorching, warm, hot
Group D: sorrowful, sad, heartbroken
Group E: exhausted, weary, tired
Group A
Group B
Group C
Group D
Group E
Use the words from any one group in three sentences of your own to highlight the difference in intensity. •
Go Grammar
Types of Sentences
• A sentence is a group of words that has a complete thought. There are different types of sentences.
• Declarative (Assertive) sentences are statements that give information or facts about the subject. They end in a full stop.
• Imperative sentences express an order, make a request or give advice. They end in a full stop or an exclamation mark.
• Exclamatory sentences express strong emotions. They end in an exclamation mark.
• Interrogative sentences ask questions. They end in a question mark.
1. Write the correct sentence type in front of the sentences.
Hint Box:
Declarative Interrogative Imperative Exclamatory
a The whale is huge!
b The whale is lying on the beach.
c Why can’t the whale get back into the water?
d Get as many buckets of water as possible.
e Keep the whale wet!
2. Read the conversation and add the correct punctuation marks to these sentences.
Tom visits his Uncle Ben’s farm
Tom: May I help you uncle
Uncle: Carry the hay to the cow shed, young man
Tom feeds the cows
Tom: Wow The cows eat their feed so quickly
3. Tim and Jill find a kitten in a park. Rewrite the sentences by converting them into the type mentioned.
a Tim is searching for a kitten.
(Interrogative)
b Are we searching for it at the right place?
c The kitten was in pain.
d Jill is pulling out a small piece of glass from her paw.
(Interrogative) (Declarative)
e Are the adults here to help them?
4. Look at the picture. Write the four types of sentences based on the picture.
a . (Declarative)
b . (Interrogative)
c . (Imperative)
d . (Exclamatory)
Listen Well
Listen to the text here.
Listen carefully to the text and fill in the blanks.
a animals are at risk of disappearing forever.
b Special areas called reserves help protect endangered animals.
c Scientists study endangered animals to learn more about their . (Declarative) (Interrogative)
d Laws are made to stop people from or endangered animals.
e Everyone can help by learning about endangered animals and spreading . Practise speaking here.
Speak Well
Plan and enact a roleplay with your parents or someone in your family.
Prompt 1
Two children find an injured bird. They ask their parents for help. They decide how to care for the bird and what steps to take next.
Prompt 2
An older sibling teaches the younger sibling how to take care of their new pet dog.
Step 1: Choose any one of the prompts.
Step 2: Each of you decide on your character’s name and role, and think of the conversation that will happen between the characters.
Step 3: Write your dialogue. Make sure to have at least three to four lines of dialogue.
Step 4: Rehearse your lines and make a presentation.
Speak your dialogue using gestures and actions. You may use objects around you as props.
Write Well
Write a research report on an endangered animal. Endangered animals are those that are at risk of vanishing from earth. You can either choose an animal from the list or find one of your own.
Irrawaddy Dolphin Blue Whale Monarch Butterfly Black Rhino Mountain Gorilla Sunda Tiger
Art and Creativity
Let’s Read
Read the story and answer the questions.
Be Original
Gayathri always felt different. While other kids played sports, she spent hours drawing in her sketchbook. Her room was a vibrant burst of colour, filled with paintings, sculptures, and crafts.
One day, her art teacher, Ms Arur noticed Gayathri’s unique style. ‘You have a gift,’ she said, and encouraged Gayathri to enter a local art contest. Gayathri worked on her masterpiece for weeks. She was excited but also nervous. She created a wonderful forest scene, filled with magical creatures and hidden details. Each brushstroke was a glimpse into her imagination.
The day of the contest arrived. Gayathri’s heart raced as she set up her painting. She looked around and saw realistic landscapes and animal paintings. Her fantastical forest seemed out of place.
As the judges came by, Gayathri held her breath. To her surprise, they looked at her painting for a long time. They asked about her inspiration and techniques.
When the results were announced, Gayathri couldn’t believe her ears. She had won the first prize! The judges praised her originality and imagination. Gayathri realised that true creativity meant expressing yourself freely, without fear of being different. Later, she showed her artwork to her parents and friends who praised her for her special talent.
Note: After answering the questions, practise reading this story aloud to a family member.
Read and Respond
1. Answer the following questions.
a What did Gayathri’s room look like? Describe it in your own words.
b What did Ms Arur say about Gayathri’s art? What did she suggest?
c Describe what Gayathri’s masterpiece looked like.
d What did Gayathri feel when she saw other contestants’ realistic landscapes and animal paintings?
e How did Gayathri’s painting stand out?
2. Predict what could have happened in these situations.
a If Ms Arur had not encouraged Gayathri she might have...
b If the judges had not been interested in how Gayathri did her painting, she might have…
c If Gayathri had seen another student’s fantastical painting, she might have…
3. Have you ever been in a situation where you felt different or out of place?
a Explain what made you feel different and what happened.
b What did you learn from the experience?
Vocabulary
1. Complete the phrases with the correct art-related words in the box.
Hint Box: canvas novel art festival film song
a Write a
b Direct a
c Paint a
d Plan an
e Play a
Now, use three of these phrases in your own sentences.
2. Fill in the blanks with one word that means the same as the words in brackets.
Teressa loves art class at school. Her teacher showed the class how to shape wood. Teressa wants to be a (a person who sculpts things from wood) when she grows up.
Her friend Ameya likes to write stories. He wants to be an (person who writes books). Their classmate Alam loves music and wants to be a (person who sings songs).
During recess, they watched Simran practise for the school show. She’s a (person who dances).
The next day, a (person who draws cartoons) visited their class and showed them how to draw fun characters.
Go Grammar
Tenses
• Tense is the form of the verb that expresses time.
• The simple past tense is used to talk about things that happened in the past. We use the verb + ed for regular verbs, but irregular verbs have different forms.
• The simple present tense is used to talk about things that happen regularly or that are generally true. We use the simple verb or verb + s/es form.
• The simple future tense is used to talk about things that are yet to happen. We use the will + verb form.
1. Underline the correct verb form.
a I (will draw/draw) a cartoon tonight.
b Last year, he (carved/will carve) a beautiful figure from marble.
c I always (will enjoy/enjoy) watching Gayathri paint.
d They (presents/will present) a new play next month.
e The art society (conducts/will conduct) an art competition every year.
2. Rewrite the sentences with the correct form of verbs.
a Manu got up early every day because there is a lot of work.
b Tina will study art last year.
c Madhubani art will have geometric patterns.
d In the future, Harry paints portraits.
e Yesterday, I will attend a pottery class.
3. Change the verb forms in the sentences. Begin your sentences with the words given.
a Trisha makes a clay sculpture. Last week,
b He paints folktales and stories. Tomorrow,
c Warli art will show scenes of tribal life. Usually,
d I draw sketches of nature.
Yesterday,
e A crowd of people will gather to see his artworks.
A crowd of people every day. Listen to the text here.
Listen Well
Listen carefully to the text and choose the correct answer.
a In which state of India did Madhubani painting originate?
i Rajasthan ii Bihar
iii Gujarat iv Madhya Pradesh
b What are Madhubani paintings known for?
i rich colours and fancy patterns
ii dark colours and wide stripes
iii light colours and unusual patterns
iv modern images and big designs
c What materials are used in Madhubani painting?
i crayons and markers ii flowers and leaves
iii ink and pen iv natural dyes
d What are common themes in Madhubani painting?
i cars, roads and buildings
ii space, planets and stars
iii nature, mythology and daily life
iv farmers, fields and good grains
e What tools do artists use to apply colours in Madhubani paintings?
i twigs, brushes, fingers ii pencils, pens, erasers
iii scissors, sticks, glue iv oil paints, glass paints, markers
Speak Well
Practise speaking here.
Sit in groups of four. Imagine one person is the artist and the other three have to give him/her suggestions to improve.
Here are some ideas:
1. The artist has made a sculpture of a dog.
2. The artist has made a collage of a city.
3. The artist has painted a beautiful sunset. Take turns to be the artist while the others will give suggestions.
Always begin your feedback with what you like about the artwork. Your suggestions should be clear. You should be polite and respectful when giving the feedback.
Write Well
Seetha and Ravi are talking about a drawing. Complete the comic strip. Then, sit in pairs and enact the dialogue.
Hi Seetha, I just saw your drawing! It’s
Thanks Ravi, I wanted to
You did a great job with
9 Focussing on Goals
Let’s Read
Read the story and answer the questions.
A Dream to Become a Doctor
In a small village in rural Maharashtra, 15-year-old Preet had a dream. Unlike many girls in her community who were expected to marry young, she wanted to become a doctor. Her parents, though supportive, were worried about where they would find the money for her education. Preet set clear goals for herself. She woke up at 5 a.m. every day to study before helping with the household chores. After school, she tutored younger children to earn money for books. Her determination caught the attention of her science teacher, Mr Deshmukh, who began mentoring her.
Preet’s first major goal was to be the best student in the board exams. She created a strict study schedule, balancing it with her responsibilities at home. Her hard work paid off when she scored 95%, the highest in her district.
This achievement opened new doors. A local NGO offered her a scholarship for further studies. Preet’s next goal was to crack the NEET exam for medical college admission. She knew the competition would be fierce, as she would have to compete with students from big cities who had better resources.
For two years, Preet studied hard. She used free online resources and second-hand books. On weekends, she volunteered at the village health centre to gain practical knowledge.
She was overjoyed when she cleared the NEET exam and got admission to a government medical college in Mumbai. As Preet packed her bags to leave her village, she knew this was just the beginning. Her goal of serving her community as a doctor was now within reach.
Note: After answering the questions, practise reading this story aloud to a family member.
Read and Respond
1. Answer the following questions.
a How was Preet different from most other girls in the village?
b How did Preet earn money for books?
c What was the first goal that Preet set for herself at school?
d What role did Mr Deshmukh play in Preet’s success?
e How did Preet balance her study schedule with her household responsibilities?
2. Write one sentence each about a time when Preet might have felt these emotions.
a hope:
b anxiety:
c excitement:
d pride:
e determination:
3. How can Preet’s story inspire other young people, especially girls, in similar communities to follow their dreams despite the challenges?
Vocabulary
1. Choose the correct meaning for each idiom. Circle the correct answer.
a to push the limits
i set low goals ii try to do more than is expected
iii give up easily
b shoot for the moon
i try to achieve something very difficult ii stay safe
iii take it easy
c hit the target
i miss the goal ii achieve the goal
iii ignore the goal
d set your sights high
i set low goals
iii set high goals
e overcome the odds
ii have no goals
i succeed despite difficulties ii give up easily
iii ignore challenges
2. Use the following pair of antonyms to make sentences.
a responsible – irresponsible
b inspire – discourage
c motivated – demotivated
d dedication – laziness
Go Grammar
Present Continuous Tense
The present continuous tense is used to talk about actions happening right now.
We use am/is/are + verb + ing in sentences.
We use am/is/are + not + verb + ing in negative sentences.
We use am/is/are + doer + verb + ing in questions.
1. Convert these sentences to the present continuous tense.
a Colin plays football.
b They pack their kits.
c Does she bounce the ball towards the basket?
d You play at the forward position today.
e Why doesn’t she wear gloves?
Past Continuous Tense
The past continuous tense is used to talk about actions that were happening at a specific time in the past.
We use was/were + verb + ing in sentences.
We use was/were + not + verb + ing in negative sentences.
We use was/were + doer + verb + ing in questions.
2. Convert these sentences to the past continuous tense.
a They did football drills.
b Did she practise badminton?
c I swam for 2 hours.
d Why didn’t you bat well at the start?
e Everyone danced with joy after our win.
Listen Well
Listen to the text here.
Fill in the missing words while listening to the poem.
a Maya dreamed of becoming an and building tall towers.
b She worked hard and learned about shapes and in school.
c Despite making mistakes, Maya stayed and kept trying.
d In college, Maya found her stride and continued to .
e Maya’s story shows that with and hard work, you can achieve your dreams.
Speak Well
Practise speaking here.
Work in pairs. Imagine that Sunil Chhetri, the famous Indian football player, is visiting your school. Present the interview. Do research and note down five questions and answers that you can use in the interview.
BHARAT
GAMES
Look at the picture. Write a short story where the main character faces many obstacles to achieve their goals. Use descriptive words for the setting, characters, problems and solutions.
World Story
Let’s Read
Read the story and answer the questions.
Why the Sun and the Moon Live in
the Sky
Long ago, when the world was young, the Sun and the Moon lived on Earth in a lovely house. They were known for being warm and bringing joy to everyone. One of their best friends was Water, but Water had never visited their home.
One day, the Sun asked Water to visit. ‘Dear friend,’ he said, ‘we enjoy your company. Will you visit our home?’ Water was happy and said, ‘Is there enough room for all my people?’ The Sun said their home was big enough.
So, Water came with his friends—fish, turtles and other water creatures. As they entered the Sun and Moon’s house, the water started to rise slowly at first, then faster.
The Sun and Moon climbed onto their roof as their house filled with water. Water saw that they were worried and said, ‘I’m sorry, my friends. This always happens when I visit. Should we leave?’ But the Sun asked Water to stay.
As more of Water’s friends arrived—colourful fish, dolphins and whales—the water kept rising. The Sun and Moon climbed higher into the sky to stay dry.
Finally, they went so high that they could not come back to Earth. From above, they watched as their house and the land turned into seas and oceans.
Note: After answering the questions, practise reading this story aloud to a family member.
Read and Respond
1. Answer the questions in two to three sentences.
a What were the Sun and Moon known for?
b What did Water ask before accepting the Sun’s invitation?
c What happened when Water and his people entered the Sun and Moon’s house?
d What did the Sun and Moon see happening to their home as they looked down from the sky?
2. The story teaches us several important values. Write the meaning of each value and identify specific examples or incidents for each value from the story.
Values Meanings
Hospitality
Examples/Incidents
Friendliness
Sacrifice
Vocabulary
1. Use the dictionary to find the meaning of the words. Then, use the words to complete the paragraph.
creature
storyteller conflict enchant mythical
Once upon a time, a talented told tales of amazing adventures. One of these stories was about a dragon that lived in a faraway land. The tale was filled with as the hero faced many
challenges. The dragon’s magical powers could anyone who heard its roar. The man explained how the strange was defeated using wit and teamwork.
2. Match the phrasal verbs and their meaning. Then, fill in the blanks by choosing the correct phrasal verbs from the box. built up to cause or result in something went on to invent a story or details bringing out to establish the scene or background of the story make up to reveal or highlight certain elements of the story
led to to continue the quest or an activity
set up to continue doing something carried on to gradually increase tension
Once upon a time, in a small village, a wise old storyteller decided to a story about a hidden treasure buried deep in an enchanted forest.
She the scene by describing a magical forest where mystical creatures roamed. As the story , she added the details about magical creatures and their secretive ways, the mystery and excitement in her voice. The plot an unexpected twist where the hero found a map. The hero an adventure to a forgotten castle. The tension in the story to a point where the hero faced many challenges and dangers.
Subject-Verb Agreement
The subject and verb should agree in number (singular or plural). This is subject-verb agreement.
Rules
If the subject is singular, the verb will also be singular.
If the subject is plural, the verb will also be plural.
Uncountable nouns take a singular verb.
A collective noun is mostly considered as a singular subject, so it will take a singular verb.
Subjects joined with and take plural verbs.
Subjects joined with or, either/or, neither/nor will be singular or plural depending on the closest noun.
Singular pronouns such as each, nobody, everyone, every take singular verbs.
Plural pronouns such as several, many, few, both take plural verbs.
When there or here is used, the subject comes after the verb.
When using some the subject that follows can be singular or plural.
1. Strike out the wrong option in each sentence.
a Silkworms build/builds a cocoon around themselves.
b A bunch of mulberry leaves look/looks eaten.
c The queen’s curiosity result/results in the discovery of silk.
d The Queen and the Emperor rear/rears silkworms in their garden.
e The world admire/admires silk fabric.
2. Rewrite the sentences using the correct subject-verb agreement.
a Aladdin live on the streets of Agrabah.
b Many merchants sells their goods in the market.
c Either Aladdin or his monkeys steals some goods.
d Princess Jasmine visit the market in disguise.
e A troop of soldiers enter the market.
3. Look at the picture and write four sentences using correct subject-verb agreement.
Listen Well
Listen to the text here.
Listen carefully to the story and fill in the chart with details from the story.
The main character is
The crow wanted
The crow left its and the small bird. When the bird came back to the tree, his was not there. had taken away the bread because
Speak Well
Practise speaking here.
Choose your favourite story from the main coursebook and narrate it in class. Also, state why you like the story. Choose a different story from the one you told before.
Speak clearly so that everyone can hear you. The events of the story should be in the proper order. Narrate the story with gestures. Use your voice and facial expression.
Write Well
Read the story set in Ancient China and write a poem inspired by it. Long ago, in China, a boy named Ming loved to hear stories about the Great Wall. One evening, he found an old scroll in his grandfather’s cupboard. The scroll mentioned a hidden passage inside the Great Wall that led to a secret garden with rare flowers and old books. Ming wanted to find this garden, so he went on an adventure. Along the way, he learnt about his country’s history and why it is important to keep history alive.
Practice Time-1
Name of the Student:
Class: 4 Section:
Roll Number:
Date:
Section – A
(Reading and Vocabulary—25 marks)
Read the text and answer the questions. Bees are interesting insects. They are much more than just honey producers; they play a vital role in nature. One of their most fascinating behaviours is ‘the waggle dance.’ When a bee discovers a rich source of nectar, it returns to the hive and performs this special dance. The movements of the dance communicate the location of the nectar to other bees, guiding them directly to the flowers. Bees play an important role in the environment because they pollinate flowers, which helps plants reproduce by spreading pollen.
1. Write True or False. (5 marks)
a Bees communicate with each other through a dance called ‘the waggle dance.’
b The waggle dance tells other bees where to find water.
c The waggle dance is performed at the hive.
d Bees are important as they pollinate seeds.
e Bees only produce honey and have no other important role in nature.
2. Match the words from the passage and their meaning. (5 marks)
Word Meaning
honey the thing bees produce from nectar
waggle dance the sweet liquid collected by bees from flowers
nectar the ritual bees perform to share information about a food source
pollination the place where bees store their food and live
hive the process that helps plants reproduce
3. Find a word from the passage that means the same as these words. (2 marks)
a fascinating:
b important:
4. Use these words from the passage in sentences of your own. (3 marks)
a producer
b communicate
c discover
Read the poem and answer the questions.
In every dish, a story lies, Spices blend with ancient ties.
From rice in bowls to bread so crisp, Every meal, a special trip.
Colours bright, flavours deep, Memories in each bite we keep. From lands afar, to homes so dear, Food brings the world to us, right here!
It’s more than taste, it’s who we are, Shared traditions, from near and far
In every meal, culture speaks, A bond that time forever keeps.
5. Fill in the blanks with words from the poem. (3 marks)
a In every dish, spices and old connections together.
b From lands afar to homes so , food carries stories and traditions across distances.
c The bond created by food and culture is something that will keep forever.
6. Answer the questions in one to two sentences. (5 marks)
a According to stanza one, what is found in every dish?
b According to stanza one, where does every meal take us?
c Which line in stanza two brings to mind a sense of sight and taste?
d According to stanza three, how is food more than just taste?
e Give a descriptive title for the poem.
7. Choose the correct meaning of the words as they are used in the poem. (2 marks) a ancient i recent ii old iii age b bond i a document ii a memory iii a relationship
Section – B (Grammar—10 marks)
8. Use the adjectives in the correct order. (5 marks)
a bees visit the flowers in the garden. (yellow, many)
b The flowers attract the busy bees. (bright, small)
c There are many hardworking bees in hives. (five, those, large)
d They sell honey. (golden, tasty)
e The garden is buzzing with bees. (green, beautiful)
9. Fill in the blanks with the correct pronouns. (5 marks)
a She cooked the meal and served it to .
b prepared the meal and enjoyed themselves at the dinner table.
c I asked him to share the recipe with .
d We made the dish without anyone’s help.
e The teacher reminded about our class potluck.
Section – C (Writing—15 marks)
10. Write a message to Mrs Sharma based on the conversation. Your message should be clear and provide all the necessary information. (5 marks)
Mr Iyer: Hello! Is Mrs Sharma available?
You: Hello! She’s not home right now. I’m her son. Can I help?
Mr Iyer: I’m Kailash Iyer from Green Meadows Farm. I need to leave an important message for her.
You: Yes sir, what’s the message?
Mr Iyer: We are hosting a local food fair next Saturday, and we would like her to give a talk about organic farming. It’s a great opportunity to share her knowledge with the community.
You: That sounds wonderful. I will make sure she gets the message.
Mr Iyer: Thank you! Please ask her to contact me about the venue and the time. Have a great day!
You: You too, Mr Iyer. Thanks for calling!
11. Write 50–80 words in your diary about a recent class potluck where your class shared different traditional dishes. (10 marks)
Practice Time-2
Name of the Student:
Class: 4 Section:
Roll Number:
Date:
Section – A
(Reading and Vocabulary—25 marks)
Read the text and answer the questions.
Have you ever seen a firefly light up on a summer night? This glow is an example of bioluminescence. It is a natural process where living creatures produce their own light. It’s not just fireflies; some deepsea fish, jellyfish, and even certain types of mushrooms can glow in the dark! These creatures have special chemicals in their bodies that help them to create light. In some animals, like the anglerfish, bioluminescence is used to attract prey. Other creatures use it as a form of communication or to scare off predators. Scientists study bioluminescence to understand how it works and to develop new technologies, like glowing plants, energy-efficient lighting, or better medical tools.
1. State True or False. (4 marks)
a Bioluminescence is a type of natural light produced by some living creatures.
b Only plants can produce bioluminescence.
c Bioluminescence is found in many creatures that live on land.
d Scientists study bioluminescence to develop new medical tools.
2. Answer the questions in one to two sentences. (6 marks)
a Name two living things that can produce bioluminescence.
b Name two ways in which bioluminescence is useful to animals.
c How do scientists benefit from studying bioluminescence?
3. Choose the correct meaning of the words as they are used in the passage. (2 marks)
a predators
i animals that are killed by other animals
ii animals that hunt and eat other animals
b study
i do research to learn more about something ii the kind of reading that students do at school.
4. Write words from the passage that mean the opposite of the words below. (3 marks)
a artificial:
b ordinary:
c scare off:
Read the poem and answer the questions. In the blink of a screen, the world’s at our feet, We code and we click, making dreams complete. Robots that learn, and cars that can drive, In this digital age, everything is alive.
From satellites soaring, to apps that we share, Technology’s magic is everywhere. But with every new gadget, remember what’s true, It’s not just the tech, but what we choose to do.
5. Fill in the blanks with words from the poem. You may have to change the form of the word. (4 marks)
The poem is about the impact of on our lives. Technology can make our dreams come true through and clicking. This digital age is like because we have soaring high up in space and all kinds of apps that we can share.
6. Choose the correct answers. (5 marks)
a What does the phrase ‘In the blink of a screen’ mean?
i Technology changes very slowly
ii Technology is always old-fashioned
iii Technology works very quickly
iv Technology is boring
b What does the line ‘We code and we click, making dreams complete’ mean?
i Technology is difficult to use
ii Technology helps fulfil our goals
iii Coding is not important
iv Clicking on screens is not useful
c What does ‘Robots that learn, and cars that can drive’ say about technology?
i Robots and cars are objects we use.
ii Technology does not change.
iii Technology is becoming more advanced.
iv Robots and cars are common in today’s world.
d What does the phrase ‘Technology’s magic is everywhere’ mean?
i Technology is always there.
ii Technology is only found in some places
iii Technology is present in all aspects of life
iv Technology is not useful
e What does the poem say we should remember about technology?
i Technology is the only important thing
ii Using technology wisely is up to us
iii We should avoid using technology
iv Technology can solve some problems
7. Write a good title for the poem. Give reasons for your answer. (1 mark)
Section – B (Grammar—10 marks)
8. Fill in each blank with the correct preposition. (5 marks)
a The engineer walked the workshop from the office.
b The drone flew the building to capture aerial footage.
c The student sent an email the teacher to ask for feedback on the project.
d The technician carried the broken parts the storage room to the workshop.
e After the fire broke out, every one had to move the building.
9. Fill in each blank with the correct modal verb: can, may, must, should. (5 marks)
a Technology make life easier for humans if handled effectively.
b To improve accuracy, engineers fine-tune the equipment before each test.
c If we use renewable energy sources, we reduce the impact on the environment.
d The new app help students learn coding more effectively but it is rather difficult to use.
e You check your device’s battery level regularly if you want it to keep working.
Section – C (Writing—15 marks)
10. Write a descriptive paragraph about ONE of the following: (8 marks)
• A Science Day at school
• An Award Ceremony that was held for the best science projects
11. Think about a story you read or a film you watched recently. Write a character sketch of the villain in the story. (7 marks)
You may include:
• A physical description of the villain.
• The villain’s thoughts and actions
• Words to describe the villain’s personality
Practice Time-3
Name of the Student:
Class: 4 Section:
Roll Number:
Date:
Section – A
(Reading and Vocabulary—25 marks)
Read the text and answer the questions.
In the mountains of Persia (now Iran), there is an ancient art of handweaving carpets that is slowly disappearing. For centuries, skilled weavers have carefully created stunning carpets using wool or silk dyed with natural pigments of plants and minerals. They use patterns that tell stories of their culture, beliefs, and history and symbols representing prosperity, happiness, or protection. These weavers often work from home and each carpet is a masterpiece, often taking months or even years to complete. Some carpets contain more than a million hand-tied knots.
However, as machines take over and cheaper, mass-produced carpets flood the market, this beautiful tradition is fading away. If fewer people learn the art and if it isn’t preserved, a piece of history will be lost forever. Saving this art, means keeping a connection to the past alive. The intricate stories woven into every carpet must remain a part of the world’s cultural heritage.
1. Answer the following questions in two to three sentences. (5 marks)
a Which traditional art is mentioned in the text?
b What materials and colours are used to make this form of art?
c What do the patterns in this form of art represent?
d Why are fewer people learning this ancient art form?
e Why is it important to save the art form? Give two reasons.
2. State True or False. (5 marks)
a Machine-woven carpets have been produced in Persia for centuries
b The weavers who make hand-woven carpets often work from home
c Each hand-woven Persian carpet takes months or even years to complete.
d The patterns on Persian carpets tell stories of the culture and history of the people.
e More and more people are learning this art form.
3. Find the words from the text that mean the same as the words below. (3 marks)
a vanishing:
b designed:
c less expensive:
4. Read how the words have been used in the last paragraph. Use the words in sentences of your own. (2 marks)
a preserved:
b connection:
Read the poem and answer the questions that follow. In a world of colours, shapes, and light, Artists envision both day and night. With brushes, pencils, clay in hand, They turn their thoughts to something grand.
Da Vinci saw the stars above, And painted Mona Lisa with endless love. Van Gogh looked at the midnight sky, And swirled the stars, letting them fly.
Each artist finds a different way, To show the world what they wish to say. Through lines, through shades, through gentle care, They paint a world we all can share.
5. Fill in the blanks with suitable words. (5 marks)
a In a world of colours, shapes, and , artists dream both day and night.
b With brushes, pencils, clay in hand, they turn their thoughts to something .
c Da Vinci saw the stars above, and painted with endless love.
d Van Gogh looked at the sky, and swirled the stars, letting them fly.
e Each artist finds a different way to show the world what they wish to .
6. Answer the questions in one to two sentences. ( 6 marks)
a What materials do the artists use?
b What does ‘turn their thoughts to something grand’ mean?
c What do you understand by ‘they paint a world we all can share’?
7. Choose the correct answers. (4 marks)
a In the poem, the word ‘gentle’ means:
i rough ii tender
iii loud iv quick
b The synonym of the word ‘grand’ is:
i tiny ii important
iii ordinary iv humble
c In the poem, the word ‘envision’ means:
i make ii create
iii imagine iv carve
d The synonym of the word ‘swirled’ is:
i sent ii drew
iii twirled iv took
Section
– B (Grammar—10 marks)
8. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in brackets. (4 marks)
a The artist (create) a new painting last month.
b Sophie (draw) a picture of animals every day.
c Last year, the students (make) a large mural for their school.
d Tomorrow, the class (learn) how to make clay figures.
9. Use the clues to rewrite the sentences in the correct tense (time). (6 marks)
a The artist painted a beautiful picture on my wall last summer. Next year again.
b Every day, children create colourful drawings in their art class. Last year ’s students also
c The famous sculptor will make stunning statues from marble. The famous sculptor every day.
Section – C (Writing—15 marks)
10. Rajat and Binya are talking about an art fair they went to last week. Complete the comic strip. (5 marks)
Hello Paul, . I liked the Hi, Jiya! Did you attend ?
What did you ?
Oh, I loved the .
Oh, . I also heard the speech by . Did you see the ?
Yes! It inspired me to .
That is wonderful! I’ve got to go. I’ll see you later. Bye.
11. Write a letter to your friend who has recently switched schools informing him about the Art and Cultural festival that was organised at your school. (10 marks) Talk about:
• When and where it was.
• Purpose of the event
• Highlights of the event.
• The chief guest.
Practice Time-4
Name of the Student:
Class: 4
Roll Number:
Section:
Date:
Section – A (Reading and Vocabulary—25 marks)
Read the text and answer the questions.
Usain Bolt, the fastest runner in the world, didn’t have an easy journey. Even though he was fast, he faced problems like having a curved spine and a hamstring injury that almost stopped him from running. He practised every day, running up and down hills and doing exercises to get stronger. Even when things were tough, he kept trying and stayed focussed on his dream. His hard work helped him win eight Olympic gold medals and break many world records before he retired from competitive sport in 2017. Usain Bolt’s story teaches us that, no matter how many obstacles we face, staying focussed and working hard can help us achieve our goals and make our dreams come true.
1. Number the events, 1–4, in the correct order. (4 marks)
a Usain Bolt won eight Olympic gold medals.
b He retired from competitive sport in 2017.
c Usain Bolt faced problems with his spine and injuries.
d Usain Bolt practised every day to improve his strength.
2. Answer the questions in two to three sentences. (6 marks)
a Describe the challenges Usain Bolt faced.
b How did Usain Bolt overcome his problems?
c What lesson do we learn from Usain Bolt’s life?
3. Match the words and their meaning. (3 marks)
a injury a goal or ambition you want to achieve
b dream harm or damage to the body
c dedication commitment and hard work towards something
4. Look in the passage to find an antonym for these words. Use the anonym in a sentence of your own. (2 marks)
a easy:
b distracted:
Read the poem and answer the questions.
Malala dreamed of books and peace, Her goal was clear, it didn’t cease. A voice for girls, strong and bright, She fought for learning, shining light.
Through struggles, fear, and darkest days, She stood with courage, found her ways. Her spirit soared, a guiding flame, In every heart, she made a name.
The world still hears her steady call, For education, she stands tall. With every step and every fight, Malala leads with hope and light.
5. Fill in the blanks using words from the poem. (2 marks)
a Malala was a shining light who fought for the of girls.
b She struggled through and dark days.
6. Write True or False. (2 marks)
a Malala’s dream was only about peace.
b Malala’s spirit was described as a guiding flame.
7. Answer the questions in one to two sentences. (2 marks)
a What does the poem say Malala fought for?
b How did Malala’s spirit inspire others, according to the poem?
8. Find a word from the poem for each phrase. (2 marks)
a To stop or come to an end:
b Showing the way or leading:
9. Write a short paragraph (3–4 sentences) about how Malala’s actions, as described in the poem, can inspire others. Use details from the poem in your answer. (2 marks)
Section – B (Grammar—10 marks)
10. Choose the verbs that agree with the subjects in the sentences. (5 marks)
a Determination success. (inspire/inspires)
b Every student their goals in class. (set/sets)
c Neither the teacher nor the students distracted during the lesson. (is/are)
d The team and their coach on winning the championship. (focus/focusses)
e Several students in the group their progress regularly. (track/tracks)
11. Correct and rewrite the sentences. (5 marks)
a The team are working hard on preparing for the match.
b Each of the students have a practice programme.
c Neither the teacher nor the staff were late for the meeting.
d The group and its leader is planning a new activity.
e Many books about focus helps in concentrating well.
Section – C (Writing—15 marks)
12. Look at the picture. Write a short story where the main character faces many obstacles. Mention the setting, problems and solutions. Use describing words. (10 marks)
13. Write a review of the book that you like most. In your book review do not give away the ending. Also, remember to rate the book. (5 marks)
Welcome to the exciting tennis match between Payal and Mithra! The crowd is buzzing with excitement, and the players are ready to go. Payal and Mithra are walking onto the court now, waving to the cheering crowd. The umpire is
4. Games
Experience live cooking sessions by top Indian chefs and participate in tasting sessions. Bring your family and friends for a day of fun and flavour!
Pakora. Savour South Indian treats like Dosas, Idlis, spicy Sambar, Avial and Puttu. Taste East Indian favourites like Litti Chokha, Pakhala, Thukpa and Shukto. Indulge in West Indian specialties like Pav Bhaji, Dhokla, Goan Vegetable Curry, Undhiyu and Bhutte Ka Kees. For dessert, try Gulab Jamun, Jalebi, Rasgulla, Sandesh and Mysore Pak.
Enjoy North Indian classics like Paneer Butter Masala, Naan and Samosas, Baingan Bharta and Kadhi
Attention food lovers! Get ready for a delicious adventure at the upcoming Indian Cuisine Food Fair!
3. Food and eCultur
Jai Hind!
Today is Republic Day, and we are here to celebrate how strong and amazing our country is. The Indian constitution, that helps us live fairly and happily together, was drafted seventy-five years ago. Much has been achieved. We have better schools, new technology, and our country is growing and doing well. This is thanks to the hard work of people from all over India. But, we still have more to do. We need the collective effort and determination of all our people to solve modern-day problems. As we move forward, let us commit to the values of our Constitution. Every citizen should enjoy equal opportunities so that our democracy remains fair and just. Today, let’s celebrate our successes and keep working hard to make our country even better.
2. Patriotism
Maya and Rohan loved visiting their grandparents. One Saturday, they went to Grandma and Grandpa’s house in their village in Punjab. Grandma welcomed them with warm hugs and fresh buttermilk. She said, ‘Today, we will make special family recipes together.’ In the kitchen, Grandma taught them how to make butter using fresh milk. For lunch, they made aloo paratha to which they added lots of homemade butter After enjoying the parathas, Grandpa took them to the garden. He taught them how to plant seeds and water the flowers. ‘These flowers are like family, treat them with love,’ Grandpa said. In the evening, they enjoyed Grandma’s famous kheer or rice pudding. Grandma said, ‘The best recipes are made with love and care.’ Maya and Rohan agreed.
1. Family Bonding
Endangered animals are animals that are at risk of disappearing forever. To help protect these animals, people and organisations work together. One way they help is by creating special areas called wildlife reserves. In these places, endangered animals can live safely without being hunted or having their homes destroyed. Scientists also study these animals to learn more about their needs and how to protect them better. Laws are made to stop people from hunting or selling endangered animals. Everyone can help by learning about endangered animals and spreading awareness.
7. Empathy owardsT Animals
Marie Curie worked very hard in her laboratory to learn more about these elements and what they could do. Her discoveries helped doctors use radium to treat cancer. Marie Curie’s discoveries have helped save many lives and changed the world of science forever. In 1903, she won a Nobel Prize for Physics and in 1911, she won a Nobel Prize for Chemistry. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. She is also the only woman to win the award in two different fields.
Marie Curie was a Polish-born French physicist, famous for her work on radioactivity. She discovered two new elements called polonium and radium. These elements are special because they give off a lot of energy. This energy is called radioactivity.
6. Science and echnologyT
The dragon was huge, with black scales and eyes that glowed like fire.
Along the way, Leo met villagers who told him stories of the dragon’s fire and its sharp claws. But Leo was not afraid. Leo reached the dragon’s cave, took a deep breath, and walked inside.
Leo set off on his horse with his sword and shield, determined to defeat the dragon.
Once upon a time, there was a brave knight named Leo. Leo was known for his courage and kindness. One day, the king called for him. An evil dragon was destroying the villages, and only Leo could save them.
5. eAdventur and Imagination
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explaining the rules and flipping the coin. Payal wins the toss and chooses to serve first. Payal bounces the ball a few times to get ready. She serves, sending the ball over the net. Mithra quickly hits it back, and they start a rally, hitting the ball back and forth. Payal hits the ball hard. Mithra tries to return it but misses! The umpire calls the point for Payal, and the crowd claps and cheers. The match continues with more thrilling points from both players.
Seeing Leo, the dragon roared and breathed fire, but Leo blocked it with his shield. He attacked the dragon with his sword and fought bravely. Leo defeated the dragon and the villagers were safe again. Leo returned to the kingdom as a hero. The king and the villagers celebrated his bravery with a big feast.
—A Filipino folktale
The crow did not even answer the hawk, for he was so tired and weak after his long flight that he could hardly breathe.
called to the crow, ‘Mr. Crow, I am the one who took your bread and I did it because you are greedy.
The hawk who had taken the bread
When he returned to the tree where he had left his bread, it was gone.
By this time, the crow had given up as he could not catch the small bird.
The hawk saw the bread, and picked it up and flew away.
While the crow was chasing the small bird, a hawk passed by the tree where the crow had left his bread.
‘Where did you get that beautiful ribbon?’ The small bird did not answer and she flew away. The crow was jealous, and he decided he had to have the ribbon by any means. He left the bread he was eating and flew after the small bird. She was too fast for him.
The crow called to her, and asked,
One day a crow found a piece of bread on the ground. He picked it up and flew to the top of a tree. While eating his meal, a small bird passed by. She was carrying a shiny, colourful ribbon and was flying very fast.
10. orldW Story
With drive and hard work, you can be your best.
So remember Maya, and her great quest,
The Architect’s Journey Young Maya dreamed, with paper and pen, To build tall towers, higher than men. She sketched and planned, each night and day, Determined to find her very own way. Through school she learned, with eyes so bright, Shapes and angles, every height. Mistakes were made, but she stayed strong, Believing she would prove them wrong. In college halls, she found her stride, With hard work and a heart full of pride. Now cities stand, her dreams come true, An architect who always knew.
9. Focussing on Goals
8. Art and eativityCr Madhubani painting, also known as Mithila art, is a traditional Indian art form that originated in the Mithila region of Bihar. These paintings are known for their rich colours and fancy patterns. Artists use natural dyes to create Madhubani paintings on paper, cloth or even walls. Common themes include nature, mythology and daily life, with pictures of flowers, animals and gods and goddesses. The artists often use tools like twigs, brushes or even their fingers to apply the colours. Each painting tells a unique story and reflects the rich cultural heritage of India. Madhubani art is a beautiful art form which celebrates tradition and creativity.
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