Complete the following web diagram.
Concept: Writing Skills
If you see someone lonely or sad you will –
- _______________________
- _______________________
- _______________________
Concept: Writing Skills
Jo’s decision to make friends with the lonely boy next door proves to be a good one. Elaborate. You may begin with 'Jo was a bold, friendly and warm person...'
Concept: Being Neighborly
Bring out the contrast between the two houses with the help of the following points.
| House of March | House of Laurence |
| 1. Old, brown house | a. ___________________ |
| 2. ___________________ | b. Well kept grounds |
| 3. Children played all around. | c. ___________________ |
| 4. ___________________ | d. No motherly face smiled at the windows. |
Concept: Writing Skills
The traits of the characters you meet in the extract are jumbled. Sort them out and write them in the appropriate columns.
(Shy, bold, gruff, friendly, withdrawn, perceptive, empathetic, playful, lonely, happy, gentlemanly, frank, mature, dull, sharp, adventurous.)
| Jo | Laurie | Grandpa |
Concept: Writing Skills
Find proverbs, maxims, and Idioms related to ‘friendship’.
(a) For example Birds of a feather flock together.
(b) _________________________
(c) _________________________
(d) _________________________
(e) _________________________
Concept: Grammar
The extract deals with the atmosphere of two homes. Collect the words associated with - Home.
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The extract deals with the atmosphere of two homes. Collect the words associated with - Library.
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The extract deals with the atmosphere of two homes. Collect the words associated with - Garden.
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Narrate in 100 words an incident, that illustrates the way a friend of yours ‘made you feel happy and accepted’, at some point in your life.
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Give reasons, for us being reluctant to make friends with some strangers, but being comfortable with some, even after meeting them for the first time.
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Are friends different from neighbors? Are you friends with your neighbors? Give examples and write.
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Use your imagination and extend the story in about 100 to 150 words.
Concept: Writing Skills
If you are social, like to meet new people, can empathise and connect with people easily, make a list of careers available to you, and write in brief about them.
For example: Human Resource Development or HRD.
Concept: Being Neighborly
Discuss with your partner the various hazards and risks that a mountaineer/ trekker has to face in an expedition.
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Concept: Writing Skills
Complete the web highlighting the feelings/emotions of Tenzing after reaching the summit.
Concept: Writing Skills
Glance through the text again and explain the qualities of Tenzing Norgay. Pick lines that show his unique qualities. One is done for you.
| Sr No. | Qualities | Lines |
| 1. | Patriotic | I told Colonel Hunt that I was carrying the Indian flag with me and I would like it to be on the top with other flags. |
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Write down the significance of the following in the context of 'On to the Summit': Red Scarf.
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Write down the significance of the following in the context of 'On to the Summit': husiar.
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Write down the significance of the following in the context of 'On to the Summit': Kerosene flavoured tea.
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