CBSE solutions for इंग्लिश लिटरेचर रीडर इयत्ता १२ chapter 6 - I Can Play Schools [Latest edition]

What do you understand about the world of children from the pictures?

In pairs, discuss what is the difference between the usual indoor and outdoor games and fantasy games? Which is more interesting?

What hints do you get that Anne’s feelings for Marian were mixed?

Give two reasons why she felt that way.

Why didn’t Anne approve of re-marriage?

What was Freda’s request to Anne? Did she concede to her request? Why?

How did Marian discover that Beauty has ramparts nothing can destroy?

How did Marian react to her mother’s conversation with Freda?

Read the extract and answer the questions that follow:

1. What is the speaker reacting to?
2. How was he proved right?
3. What ‘trouble’ did the other person face?

Read the extract and answer the questions that follow:

1. What had caused the ‘ache’ in the speaker?
2. Why was it an envious one?
3. Bring out the speaker’s attitude.

Read the extract and answer the questions that follow:

1. Why did Marian feel inadequate?
2. In what way was Anne responsible for Marian’s unhappiness?
3. Was Anne aware of her role in this regard?

Read the extract and answer the questions that follow:

1. Who were the students for Marian and Freda?
2. What insights does the reader gain from the situation?
3. What was Anne’s reaction?

Match the excerpts from the story with the attitude or feelings conveyed by the given lines.

Match the words with their meaning:

Refer to a standard dictionary and find more phrasal verbs with ‘call’ that match the meanings given below.

Given below are a few words that describe Marian and Freda. Put them in the right column.

How to analyse a short story:

An analysis of a short story requires basic knowledge of literary elements.

1. Setting: It is a description of where and when the story takes place. What role does setting play in this story?
2. Characterization: In short stories there are usually fewer characters compared to a novel. We get to know about the characters through his/her words, actions, Reactions, feelings, thoughts and movements.
3. Plot and structure: The plot is usually centred around one experience.
4. Narrator and point of view: The narrator is the person telling the story. By point of view we mean through whose eyes the story is being told. Short stories tend to be told through one character’s point of view.
5. Conflict: In a short story there is one main struggle. It could be internal/external.
6. Climax: It is the turning point where events take a major turn as the story reaches its conclusion.
7. Theme: is the main message
8. Style: The writer’s style is seen in language, vocabulary and tone. The style conveys the writer’s attitude towards the theme

Based on the guidelines given, write a 200-250 word analysis of the story, giving your opinion at the end.

Using the inputs in b), write a paragraph comparing Marian and Freda in about 150-200 words.

There is a difference in the way “School” was being played at the beginning and at the end. What is the change?

Why did Anne discourage Freda from playing with Marian?

How does Anne’s attitude towards her child change?

Is the mother’s attitude to her child natural? Give reasons.

Did Marian’s different abilities affect Freda’s desire to befriend her? Give instances.

When did Anne’s foolish longings go away?

Anne writes a letter during the story. Explain what is the purpose of that letter?

As Freda, write a letter to your friend about your happy times with Marian and the games you play with her.

Pair work:

One student plays the role of an anchor of a TV channel and the other has recently visited a school for the visually challenged. Let the anchor begin the programme with a few questions to the student. The objective of this programme is to highlight the fact that the visually challenged are capable of great achievements and how students should empathise with them.

Parents are expected to shower unconditional love on their children. Do children reciprocate the same? Why/Why not. Discuss in groups of four. The group secretary shares your ideas with the class.

Collect information from the biographies of Helen Keller, Thomas Edison, Beethoven etc. who have made a mark, despite being differently abled. Present a power point entitled The Right Attitude Works Wonders. Use suitable illustrative examples from the story.