The birds
are
flying.
Note to the Teacher
This activity includes errors related to different parts of speech.
Encourage the learners to work in pairs or groups and find the errors.
Provide more such sentences to learners.
C. Look at the pictures and read the words written under them.
Have you seen these objects? Where have you seen them? What are they used for?
Answer:
I have seen a telescope in a space observatory. It is used to observe the heavenly bodies in the sky, like planets, moon, and stars.
A hammer is used by a carpenter to drive nails. It can also be seen in the tool box in our house.
A camera is used by a photographer for taking photographs. It is also found in homes for people to take photos.
A screwdriver is used by a mechanic for tightening screws. They are also kept in homes.
I have seen a sickle used in gardens and farms. It can be used to cut the grass. It is also used in harvesting of crops in fields.
A stethoscope is used by doctors in hospitals and clinics. It is used to study the heart beats of patients.
A grater is found in kitchens and hotels. A grater is used to grate vegetables.
Tongs are used in kitchen to handle hot objects. It is also used to make chapatis.
A compass is found in a geometry box of a student. A compass is used to draw circles. It can also be used by an architect.
A mouse is a part of a computer system. It is used to operate the monitor.
A saw is used by a carpenter to cut wood while making furniture.
Let us Listen (Page 112)
Sit in groups of five.
Each group will discuss and create two questions on the poem Vocation using the question words from the WH-family. Note down the questions.
Now, put your textbooks back in your bags.
Each group will get to share their questions with the class.
One group will present their questions, and the remaining groups will answer the questions. This will continue till all the groups have shared their questions.
Answer:
When does the speaker leave for school in the morning?
What is the cry of the hawker?
What does the speaker wish when, he sees the life of the hawker?
When does the speaker come back from school?
Why does the speaker wish if he were a gardener?
Who sends the speaker to bed, late in the evening?
Who does the speaker see in the dark lane?
What does the street lamp look like in the dark night?
Note to the Teacher
Revisit the types of question words with learners.
Allot 25-40 minutes to this activity, depending on the strength of the class.
This activity may be conducted with other texts as well.
Let us Speak (Pages 112-113)
A. Listen and repeat
Your teacher will say aloud the following words. Listen carefully and repeat after the teacher.
Answer:
Do it yourself.
Note to the Teacher
Say aloud each pair of words. Ensure that learners pronounce it clearly.
Do this exercise at regular and frequent intervals.
B. Listen and speak
The speaker of the poem wants to do many things.
Think of a time when you wanted to do many things but could not
What were the things you wanted to do?
What difficulties did you face in doing many things at once?
How did it make you feel?
Share your views with your classmates.
Answer:
Do it yourself.
Note to the Teacher
Give the learners ample time to ponder over the questions.
Encourage them to write their answers before sharing them with the class.
Teachers are also encouraged to share their answers with the learners.
Let us Write (Page 114)