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There are different types of short stories. Use a dictionary/internet and find out what each of the following types refers to.
- fable:
- anecdote:
- fairy tale:
- parable:
- tragedy:
- humorous story:
- detective story:
- myth:
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Have you heard of birds that fly from one part of the world to another in small or large flocks?
They are called Migratory birds.
Discuss and write down two reasons why they migrate and return.
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Speech or dialogues can be reported in two ways - Direct and Indirect. When. the exact words of the speaker are reported we call it Direct Speech. When the exact words of the speaker are not reported, but just its contents we call it Indirect Speech.
Direct Speech: Amar said, "I shall come to meet you tomorrow, Sanket."
Indirect Speech: Amar told Sanket that he would go to meet him the next day.
Note down the changes you observe in the Indirect Speech.
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The writer of the story is William Blake.
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Everyone admired the statue of the Happy Prince.
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The mother was working, when the Swallow brought the yellow jewel.
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The two best things the servants brought to God were gold and jewel stones.
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Find from the story the Homophone of the following word.
(Word that sound the same, but differ in spelling and meaning.)
weak
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Answer the given question in your own words.
Where was the Happy Prince’s statue located?
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Answer the given question in your own words.
Why did the swallow decide to stay under the statue of the Happy Prince at night?
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Answer the given question in your own words.
Why was the Prince sad?
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Answer the given question in your own words.
What was the first task given to the Swallow?
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Answer the given question in your own words.
To whom did the Prince gift the two gemstones of his eyes?
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Answer the given question in your own words.
What decision did the Swallow finally make? Was it a wise one? Comment.
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Answer the given question in your own words.
Why did the Swallow finally decide not to leave the Prince?
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Answer the given question in your own words.
What message do you get from this story?
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Think of one of your favourite stories. Fill in the following facts about the story.
- Name of the story:
- Type of story:
- Setting (time and place):
- Important characters:
- Theme/Plot:
- Conflict/Dilemma:
- Solution:
- End:
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Divide the story into parts. Make 4 groups in your class. Each group should take one of the 4 parts to convert the story into a play and enact your part.
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Write the following dialogue from the story in the Indirect Speech.
‘Who are you?’ asked the bird. ‘I am the Happy Prince.’
‘Then why are you crying? I am wet with your tears.’
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Write the following dialogue from the story in the Indirect Speech.
The Happy Prince looked very sad, and the little Swallow was sorry for him. ‘It is very cold here,’ he said ‘but I will stay with you for one night. Tomorrow I will take the jewel.’
‘Thank you, little bird,’ said the prince.
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