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प्रश्न
An activity:
Speak fast, think faster! Form groups of 4-6. Discuss each of the following topics. Then each person in the group should choose a topic and speak about it for one minute. Try to say as many sentences as you can in that time.
Imagine you are watching a scene. For example, someone learning to ride a bicycle; or a cricket match. Give a running commentary on what you see.
‘Monu is sitting on the bicycle. It has side wheels. Monu tries to push the pedal down - No - he stops. His uncle holds the seat in one hand and the handle in the other hand. He says, ‘Come on, Monu’... etc.
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उत्तर
Objective:
- Improve observation, quick thinking, and speaking skills.
- Practice describing events as they happen.
Example Commentaries:
- Learning to Ride a Bicycle: "Monu is sitting nervously on the bicycle. His uncle is holding the seat tightly. Monu places one foot on the pedal and pushes off. Oh, no! The bicycle wobbles, but his uncle steadies it. Monu tries again. He’s pedaling now, slowly but surely. Look at him go! He’s smiling, but wait—he’s heading straight for the tree! His uncle shouts, ‘Turn, Monu!’ Monu manages to swerve just in time!"
- Cricket Match: "The bowler is running in fast. The batsman is ready at the crease. Here comes the ball—it’s a perfect delivery! The batsman swings hard, and—crack! The ball flies high into the air. The crowd is cheering loudly! A fielder runs to catch it, but no—it lands just beyond his reach. It’s a four! The batsman smiles and gets ready for the next ball."
- School Assembly: "All the students are lined up neatly in rows. The Principal steps forward and greets everyone. The National Anthem begins, and the students sing in perfect harmony. Now, the sports captain is announcing the winners of yesterday’s race. Look, Rahul is walking up to receive his medal. Everyone is clapping. What a proud moment!"
- A Birthday Party: "The balloons are tied, and the decorations look amazing. The birthday girl, Ria, is wearing a beautiful pink dress. Her friends gather around as the big chocolate cake is brought out. Everyone sings ‘Happy Birthday’ loudly. Ria blows out the candles and cuts the cake. Oh, look! Her little brother is trying to grab a piece of cake. Everyone laughs!"
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A Dog Chasing a Ball: "Rex is standing eagerly, his tail wagging furiously. His owner throws the ball far into the park. Off Rex goes, running like the wind! He leaps over a small bush and reaches the ball. He grabs it in his mouth and runs back proudly. Oh no, now he won’t let go of the ball! His owner laughs and tries to take it, but Rex wants to play more."
संबंधित प्रश्न
Read the following extract and then do all the activities that follow :
I rain into a stranger as he passed by
“Oh, excuse me please” was my reply.
He said, “please excuse me too; wasn't even watching for you.”
We were very polite, this stranger and I.
We went on out way and we said good-bye.
But at home a different story is told.
How we treat out loved ones, young and old.
Later that day, cooking the evening meal,
My daughter stood beside me very still.
When I turned, I nearly knoked her down.
“Move out of the way,” I said with a frown.
She walked away, her little heart broken.
I didn't realize how harshly I'd spoken.
While I lay awake in bed,
God's still small voice came to me and said,
“While Dealing with a stranger, common courtesy you use,
But children you love, you seem to abuse.”
A1. Order-
The incidents narrated in the extract are arranged in a jumbled manner here, Rearrange them in a proper order as they occur in the extract:
(i) The poet and the stranger went on their way saying good-bye.
(ii) Seeking excuse politely from the stranger, she went her way.
(iii) The poet ran into a stranger on the road.
(iv) The poet yelled at her daughter.
A2. Poetic device:
Make a list of rhyming pairs from the second stanza and note down the rhyme scheme of the same stanza.
A3. Personal Response:
Understanding and politeness are the essentials of out everyday life. Explain your views in brief.
A4. Creativity -
Frame two poetic lines on the following situation using a rhyming pattern with the help of clues given:
“While introducing great personalities, we praise them highly and talk about their qualities, but while speaking
about our friends we may not follow the same trend.”
While introducing great personalities, — a
------------------------------------ — a
But while speaking about our friends, — b
------------------------------------ — b
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