GRACE VALLEY INDIAN SCHOOL, AL-AIN

ENGLISH

In the Kingdom of Fools- By- A.K. Ramanujan Learning Objectives Analyze the theme, title and comprehension of the lesson. To summarize the lesson. Competence: Independent Learning Value: Care My Identity Theme: My Community is my identity

I. Read the extract and answer the questions below.

“What shall we do?” he said when suddenly it struck him that all they needed to do was to find a man fat enough to fit the stake. (i)Who is ‘he’ and why is ‘he’ in a dilemma? ‘He’ is the silly minister of the Kingdom of Fools and ‘he’ is in a dilemma because the rich merchant was very thin and did not fit the newly made stake. (ii)What idea strikes him suddenly? The idea that strikes him suddenly is to find a fat man who would fit the stake so that the king’s order to execute a person for the killing of the thief could be carried out. (iii) What is a stake? The stake is a post to which a person is bound for execution either by pushing a pointed object to cut through or by burning. (iv)Did they find a fat man? How? Yes, they did find a fat man who happened to be the disciple who had grown fat by feeding on bananas, rice, wheat and ghee. He was found by the servants of the king sent all over the town in search of a fat man who would fit the stake.

II. Short Answers Q1. What two things were different in the Kingdom of Fools? The two strange things that the guru and his disciple find in the Kingdom of Fools are that both people and their cattle worked at night and slept during the day. Also, the cost of all things was the same, a single duddu. Q2. Why didn’t the people go against the order of the king and the minister? The people did not go against the order of the king and the minister because of fear of death. They had been told that anyone who disobeyed would be punished with death. Q3. Why did the guru not want to stay on in the Kingdom of Fools? The guru did not want to stay on in the Kingdom of Fools because as a wise man he knew that fools are unpredictable and hence dangerous. In addition, he knew that the foolish system of governance and way of life would not last for long. Q4. Why did the disciple not want to leave the Kingdom of Fools? The disciple did not want to leave the Kingdom of Fools because here he could enjoy a comfortable life by getting good and cheap food for a nominal price. A measure of rice and a bunch of banana, both came for a duddu each. Q5. Who was the real culprit according to the king? Why did he escape from punishment? The real culprit according to the king was the rich man’s father who had built the house. But he escaped punishment because he was already dead. This punishment got transferred to his son for inheriting both wealth and sins from his father. Q6. What problem arose before the final execution of the criminal? Minutes before the execution of the merchant, the minister realized that the merchant was too thin and could not be properly executed on the stake. So the problem was that the execution orders had been issued but could not be completed because the accused did not fit the stake.

III. LONG ANSWERS

1. Wisdom and far-sightedness were the most important qualities of the guru’s

character. Discuss. Ans. By saving his disciple’s life and eventually becoming the ruler of the Kingdom of Fools, the guru exhibited the positive value of wisdom. He managed to solve even the most difficult problem only because he was wise enough to stay calm during the moments of crisis. His character proves that wisdom is an invaluable asset that helps one get over tricky situations. Like King Solomon of Israel, the guru too was able to accomplish the seemingly impossible task of rescuing his disciple from the senseless execution orders of the foolish king. Being a much travelled and learned man, he was quick to perceive that the Kingdom of Fools was being misruled and the follies of the king could not continue for long. The dangers sensed by him came true when his disciple was caught and condemned to be executed simply because he was fat and his neck could fit the stake. The wise guru made a clever plan not only to save his disciple’s life but also to get rid of the foolish king and his silly minister. Thus, wisdom triumphed over foolish and unbridled power. LEARNING LOG

Criteria Able

Mostly able

Partly able

With the help(Teacher/Peer)

I can analyze the story and summarize it.

I can refer to the context.

I can comprehend the answers.

GRACE VALLEY INDIAN SCHOOL, AL-AIN

ENGLISH

The Last Leaf - By- O. Henry Learning Objectives Analyze the theme, title and comprehension of the lesson. To summarize the lesson. Competence: Independent Learning Value: Care My Identity Theme: My Community is my identity

I. Read the extract and answer the questions below.

She talked about clothes and fashions, but Johnsy did not respond. Johnsy continued to lie still on her bed. She brought her drawing-board into Johnsy’s room and started painting. (a) Why did Sue talk about clothes and fashion? Ans: Sue talked about clothes and fashion because she was trying to cheer up Johnsy who was depressed due to her illness. (b) Why did Johnsy continue to lie still on her bed? Ans: Johnsy was suffering from pneumonia and was weak and depressed. So she continued to lie still in her bed. (c) Why did Sue bring her drawing-board into Johnsy’s room? Ans: Sue brought her drawing-board into Johnsy’s room to give her company and help her not to feel lonely. (d) Which value of Sue’s character is revealed through these lines? Ans: These lines reveal Sue’s value as a true friend. She makes special efforts to divert her friend’s mind away from negative thoughts.

II. Short Answers Q 1. What was Behrman’s dream? How did it come true? Ans: Behrman dreamt of painting a masterpiece someday. His dream did come true when he painted a leaf that was a near replica of a real leaf. This masterpiece saved a young life and fulfilled Behrman’s ambition too. Unfortunately, it cost him his life.

Q2. Which items were found near Behrman when he died? What did this signify? Ans: A ladder and a lighted lantern were found near Behrman’s bed when he died. There were also some brushes and green and yellow AT paints on the floor near the ladder. This signified that the last green and fresh leaf had been painted by Behrman all through the stormy night.

Q 3. How did Johnsy associate herself with the falling leaves? Ans: It was autumn and the ivy creeper leaves were falling gradually. This depressed an already ill Johnsy and strangely enough she associated her falling health with the leaves. She believed that she would die when the last leaf fell. Q4. How could Johnsy’s life be saved? Ans: Johnsy’s life could be saved by reviving her interest in things around her. She was in a state of depression and had to be convinced that she could recover fully if she had the will to live. Q5. How did Sue pour out her worries to Behrman? What was his reaction? Ans. Behrman was a sixty-year-old painter living on the ground floor. Sue poured out her worries about Johnsy to the old painter. She told that Johnsy was convinced that she would die when the last leaf fell. Behrman called Johnsy ‘stupid and foolish’ as her mind was obsessed with superstition. He didn’t say a word and went back to his room. He didn’t even tell Sue how he was going to help Johnsy and in what way.

Q 6. How did Johnsy realize her mistake? Ans. Johnsy was suffering from pneumonia. There was a creeper on the wall facing her window. Johnsy had a fancy that she would die when the last leaf fell. One night, there was only one leaf left. She thought that she would also die with the falling of the leaf. But that night, Behrman painted a leaf in its place. So it did not fall. It made her realize that it was a sin to wish to die.

III. LONG ANSWERS 1. Do you think the feeling of depression Johnsy has is common

among teenagers? Ans: Yes, the feeling of depression Johnsy has is common among teenagers. It is so because, like Johnsy, they too lack emotional maturity. They fail to understand that sorrows are as much a part of our lives as joys are. Certain situations in life are unpredictable as well as unavoidable. Teenagers become nervous while encountering such situations. They begin to gather negative thoughts and have a fear of failures. It becomes a vicious cycle and their weak health aggravates emotional instability. Pessimism begins to destroy their will-power. Another problem is that like Johnsy, teenagers take a lot of time to get convinced. They are difficult to counsel and try their loved one’s patience a lot. The absence of a healthy lifestyle pushes them further into negativity and depression becomes deep-rooted. Therefore, teenagers should inculcate positive values like optimism, strong will-power, and faith through meditation and regular exercise in order to enjoy the blessings of a sound mind in a robust body.

LEARNING LOG

Criteria Able

Mostly able

Partly able

With the help(Teacher/Peer)

I can analyze the story and summarize it.

I can refer to the context.

I can comprehend the answers.

GRACE VALLEY INDIAN SCHOOL, AL-AIN

ENGLISH

Weathering the Storm in Ersama – Harsh Mander Learning Objectives Analyze the theme, title and comprehension of the lesson. To summarize the lesson. Competence: Independent Learning Value: Care My Identity Theme: My Community is my identity

I. Short Answers

Q 1. Why was it difficult for Prashant to travel back to his village? Ans. There was water everywhere. He had to use his stick to locate the road. At some places, it was waist deep and the progress was slow. Sometimes, he lost the road and had to swim. After some distance, he found two friends of his uncle. They decided to move ahead together. They had to push away many human bodies floating on the water. Q 2. “His heart went cold’ when he reached his village. Why? Ans. At last Prashant reached his village Kalikuda. His heart sank. His house was gone. His family was nowhere. In order to look for his family, Prashant went to the Red Cross Shelter. Fortunately, his family was alive. They were very glad to see Prashant. He came to know that eighty-six lives were lost in his village and all the ninety-six houses had been washed away. Q.3.What were the two important tasks Prashant did after deciding to be the leader of the village? Ans. The first task was that he organised a group of youths and elders to make the merchant give them rice. They succeeded in their mission. Secondly, he made a team of youth volunteers. They cleaned the shelter of the dirt, urine, vomit and floating carcasses. Q.4. How did the villagers make the helicopters drop regular quantities of the flood?

Ans. Prashant and others devised a plan to attract the attention of the helicopters. They deputed children to lie there with empty utensils on their stomachs. This was done to communicate to the helicopters that they were hungry. The scheme worked and the helicopters started dropping food regularly.

Q 5. How did Prashant spend his time during the first two days of the super cyclone? Ans: When the super cyclone hit coastal Orissa, Prashant was at his friend’s house with neck-deep water. They spent two days on the roof of the house and lived on tender coconuts of those two trees which had fallen on the roof. Q6. How were the orphans and the widows resettled? Ans. Prashant had deep sympathy for the flood victims. He could not tolerate the deplorable condition of women and children. He decided to get them engaged. So, he persuaded the women to work in the food-for-work programme. He made a special arrangement for the children to keep them busy.

II. LONG ANSWERS

1. During natural calamities, women and children need more protection. Explain

Prashant’s role in organising relief measures for women and children during the storm in Ersama. Ans : The scene after the storm and heavy rain was quite tragic. There were dead bodies and uprooted trees all around. A brown sheet of water covered everything. There was water everywhere. The rain ceased after two days but water could be seen as far as the eyes could gaze. Because of heavy rain, there was little hope for the betterment of the flood victims. Prashant tackled all these problems very carefully. First of all, he owned the responsibility of a leader of the group. He organized a group of youths and elders that compelled merchants to part with a good quota of the rice. They collected wood, cooked rice and fed the people. Then he arranged a team of youth to clean the surroundings of the shelter. They looked after the wounded people. He persuaded women to look after the orphans. To bring people out of their grief he organized games for the children. For the same reason, he convinced women to take part in Food-for-work programs. He became the prime example of courage and compassion.

2. The widows and orphans of village Kalikuda remember Prashant’s help after the cyclone with gratitude. Explain how Prashant helped them in their darkest hour of grief.

Ans. After the devastation, the shelter was established at Kalikuda. Around 2500 people were there. The whole atmosphere was grimy. The people survived on green coconuts. The men, the women and the children looked helpless. They were filled with fear and groaning for the dead. Prashant took the initiative and organised many groups. They could succeed in their efforts and got rice to eat. They got relief packages sent through helicopters. There was filth, vomit, urine. The floating carcasses could be seen all around. Life seemed slow there. The people there passed their time in gossiping and performing several activities. The situation of the shelter showed a clear picture of suffering humanity.

LEARNING LOG

Criteria Able

Mostly able

Partly able

With the help(Teacher/Peer)

I can analyze the story and summarize it.

I can refer to the context.

I can comprehend the answers.

ERROR CORRECTION TYPE – I

The following passages have not been edited. There is one error in each line. Write the incorrect word and the correction against the correct question number. Remember to underline the word you have supplied.

ANSWERS

II . OMISSION OF WORDS

In the following passages one word has been omitted in each line. Write the missing word along with the word that comes before and the word that comes after it. Ensure that the word that forms your answer is underlined:

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Subject-Verb Agreement

Subjects and verbs must agree in number. subject = yellow, bold; verb = green, underline

1. If the subject is singular, the verb must be singular too.

Example: She writes every day. Exception: When using the singular "they," use plural verb forms. Example: The participant expressed satisfaction with their job. They are currently in a managerial role at the organization.

2. If the subject is plural, the verb must also be plural.

Example: They write every day.

Sometimes, however, it seems a bit more complicated than this.

3. When the subject of the sentence is composed of two or more nouns or pronouns connected by and, use a plural verb.

Example: The doctoral student and the committee members write every day.

Example: The percentage of employees who called in sick and the number of employees who left their jobs within 2 years are reflective of the level of job satisfaction.

4. When there is one subject and more than one verb, the verbs throughout the sentence must agree with the subject.

Example: Interviews are one way to collect data and allow researchers to gain an in-depth understanding of participants.

Example: An assumption is something that is generally accepted as true and is an important consideration when conducting a doctoral study.

5. When a phrase comes between the subject and the verb, remember that the verb still agrees with the subject, not the noun or pronoun in the phrase following the subject of the sentence.

Example: The student, as well as the committee members, is excited.

Example: The student with all the master’s degrees is very motivated.

Example: Strategies that the teacher uses to encourage classroom participation include using small groups and clarifying expectations.

Example: The focus of the interviews was nine purposively selected participants.

6. When two or more singular nouns or pronouns are connected by "or" or "nor," use a singular verb.

Example: The chairperson or the CEO approves the proposal before proceeding.

7. When a compound subject contains both a singular and a plural noun or pronoun joined by "or" or "nor," the verb should agree with the part of the subject that is closest to the verb. This is also called the rule of proximity.

Example: The student or the committee members write every day.

Example: The committee members or the student writes every day.

8. The words and phrases "each," "each one," "either," "neither," "everyone," "everybody," "anyone," "anybody," "nobody," "somebody," "someone," and "no one" are singular and require a singular verb.

Example: Each of the participants was willing to be recorded.

Example: Neither alternative hypothesis was accepted.

Example: I will offer a $5 gift card to everybody who participates in the study.

Example: No one was available to meet with me at the preferred times.

9. Noncount nouns take a singular verb.

Example: Education is the key to success.

Example: Diabetes affects many people around the world.

Example: The information obtained from the business owners was relevant to include in the study.

Example: The research I found on the topic was limited.

10. Some countable nouns in English such as earnings, goods, odds, surroundings, proceeds, contents, and valuables only have a plural form and take a plural verb.

Example: The earnings for this quarter exceed expectations.

Example: The proceeds from the sale go to support the homeless population in the city.

Example: Locally produced goods have the advantage of shorter supply chains.

11. In sentences beginning with "there is" or "there are," the subject follows the verb. Since "there" is not the subject, the verb agrees with what follows the verb.

Example: There is little administrative support.

Example: There are many factors affecting teacher retention.

12. Collective nouns are words that imply more than one person but are considered singular and take a singular verb. Some examples are "group," "team," "committee," "family," and "class."

Example: The group meets every week.

Example: The committee agrees on the quality of the writing.

However, the plural verb is used if the focus is on the individuals in the group. This is much less common.

Example: The committee participate in various volunteer activities in their private lives.

A. Choose the correct form of the verbs given in the brackets in the following

sentences: 1. Each of these producers……………………… his own advantage, (has, have) 2. Ten miles……………………… long distance, (is, are) 3. Many a student …………………… hard to pass his entrance exam, (try, tries) 4. The furniture in his house………………….. impressive, (look, looks) 5. Few students……………….. present in the class today, (is, are) 6. Ritesh, my best friend…………………… leaving for Japan next week, (is, are) 7. Most of my friends…………………. government employees, (is, are) 8. The level of intoxication…………………… from subject to subject, (vary, varies) 9. Either boys or girls……………. telling lies, (is, are) 10. A number of people……………………… reported to be missing in the train

accident at Jhansi.(was, were) Answer:

1. has. 2. is. 3. tries. 4. looks. 5. are. 6. is. 7. are. 8. varies. 9. are. 10. were.

A. Choose the correct form of the verbs given in the brackets in the following

sentences:

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