CBSE solutions for इंग्लिश मैन कोर्स बुक इयत्ता १० chapter C - Spirit of Unity [Latest edition]

‘Whenever our nation faces a threat, or some major calamity happens, don’t we all stand together with a sense of emotional oneness to fight against evil forces and unnatural situations?’

In groups of six, research on the occasions when ‘India’ came together (e.g. tsumani, earthquake at Bhuj, Ladakh flash floods, Mumbai Blasts)

Make a PowerPoint presentation of about 5-7 minutes. You can collect information by surfing the net and through other sources like books, magazines and newspapers.

Focus on

• Rescue
• Relief
• Rehabilitation
• Interview with victims and volunteers
• United we serve

Alternatively, prepare a creative presentation (charts, collage etc). Each member will take turn to speak on a particular aspect of the given topic.

The aim of writing a film review is to judge a film and inform the viewer about it. The reviewer talks about the subject of the film being reviewed and how the film maker has handled the subject. At times the reviewer’s aim is to arouse the interest of the viewer so that she/he wishes to see the film. Sometimes, the reviewer warns the viewer why she/he should not see a particular film.

Common words/phrases used in film reviews

In the last part of your review write about:

• Its message, if any: the director's purpose or intention; or the theme of the film.
• Compare with other realities you know (your country, historical fact or event, other films from the same director or genre...)
• Your opinion that summarizes your view of the film. You may want to say something inspiring to get the reader to go out and see the film or you might say something that would want them not to go and see it!

Rating:

You could give it a star rating out of 5

You must include the credits:

• title and year of production
• screenplay
• music or soundtrack
• genre
• director
• main actors

Now write your own film review on ‘Chak de India’, ‘Lagaan’, or ‘Mother India’. The teacher could arrange for the screening of the film if need be.

The class could also decide on any other regional film that portrays the spirit of National Integration.

Highlight the aspect of national integration that has been portrayed in the film.

Working in groups of four, discuss the ways in which the following have integrated India :

1. Music—Jai Ho / Vande Mataram
2. Food—North Indian!South Indian
3. Fashion—Salwar kameezs / lehengas / Achkan / Dhoti Kurta
4. Occupation and trade—Job opportunities
5. Relationships / Marriage