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Question
Almost every line of the poem begins with the word ‘Where’ and it expects an idealistic country and countrymen. Now work in a group of six students and compose your poem regarding ‘Ideal School’. Begin your lines with the word ‘Where’ .......
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Solution
Where homework is home play parks
Where the thirst for knowledge defeats the greed for marks
Where being is more important than becoming
Where values are inculcated every single time
Where teachers guide us and make us wise
Where together schoolmates play and rise
Where holidays are not such a pleasant sight
Such is our school, our only delight!
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