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Here is an outline of the story ‘The Fox and the Grapes’.
Use suitable phrases and clauses to elaborate the
points and write the story. Study skills
Study skills Look at these pyramids and see how the words in the story have been broken
bright day fox takes a stroll comes across a vineyard
Look at this table carefully. into syllables.
juicy grapes mouth waters wants grapes jumps
sad leaves Homophones Words with Norbu was standing patiently at
grapes too high jumps more cannot reach the grapes
Vocabulary & Study skills Then, underline the phrases and double underline the clauses. same sound the stairs. 1 en 1 per
different spelling Norbu stares at me expectantly. 1 fas 2 en thu
different meaning 2 per se
Time to learn new words 3 en thu si
Homographs Words with I live in the downtown region. 2 fas ci en thu si as 3 per se ver
Innovative vocabulary-building contented is discontented. different sound My favourite singer is performing 3 fas ci nat 5 4 en thu si as tic 4 per se ver ance
We read in the story that Norbu seemed contented after getting help from Father Rebello.
live tonight.
same spelling
Contented is a synonym (similar word) of ‘satisfied’ whereas, the antonym (opposite word) of
different meaning 4 fas ci nat ed
exercises that help to build highlighted words. Then, write the missing synonym or antonym accordingly. Homonyms Words with This vase is quite light-weighted. Now, choose six more words from the story and prepare pyramids like these to
Identify whether the given words in the boxes are the synonym or the antonym of the
understand their syllable breaks.
same sound
squabble I decorated my room with LED
altercation same spelling lights.
confidence and communicate illustrious distinguished (antonym/synonym) different meaning 1 1 1
A. Complete the sentences with the homophones of the highlighted words. 2 2
(antonym/synonym) 2
effectively lethargic languid 1. Her maid the bed. in the library. 3 3 3
2. You are not allowed to talk
(antonym/synonym) 4
3. She turned when she dropped the water pail. 4 4
genuine dubious 5
(antonym/synonym) 4. Roshan his dinner at eight o’ clock. 5
5. He is playing the of a cook and will soon make a bread roll.
stupefy
benumb B. Look at the highlighted words. Make a sentence using the homographs of
(antonym/synonym) these words. 1 1
compliance dubious 1. The actress took a bow after the performance.
(antonym/synonym) 2 2
2. The tourists saw a bear in the wild during the jungle safari. 1
barren 3. He dove into the swimming pool. 3 3
productive 2 4
(antonym/synonym) 4. Roshan went to the country fair. 4
3
miserable gloomy 5
(antonym/synonym) C. Make two sentences depicting different meanings of these words. 4 5
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3. trunk 4. match
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3. What happens when a rocket falls into a black hole?
Time to speak
a. a plant whose long green leaves are used in salads
Study skills What do you want to be when you grow up? Discuss with your friends. You may use the
b. to rise extremely quickly or make extremely quick progress towards success
Punctuation marks are missing in the given story. Fill in the missing punctuation marks examples given below.
c. a large cylinder-shaped object that is used for space travel
and capitalise the letters as and when required. I would like to be a doctor
4. The launch of the rocket was delayed due to bad weather conditions.
in a forest there lived four friends they were a deer a tortoise a crow and a mouse every evening because I love how they take
a. to begin something new such as a plan or business
they met they talked ate and laughed care of everyone. How about you,
Mayur? What do you want to be
Ana, what do you
b. an act of sending something out, esp. a vehicle into space or a ship onto water
one day the tortoise and the mouse sat nibbling on fruits shrubs and leaves want to be when you when you grow up?
c. the introduction of a new product or service for sale to the public
wonder where our friends deer and crow are said the tortoise grow up? Listening & Speaking skills
just then the crow came flying in theres trouble he said
Time to listen
what happened dear crow are you fine asked the tortoise
Listen to a poem and fill in the blanks to complete the sentences.*
1. The night has come, but not too I want to take care of I hope both of us
i am fine friends but deer is in trouble said the crow deer is trapped in a hunters net we have to are able to fulfil our
2. The rescue her my country hence, I
is sinking silently behind the sky. would like to become an aims in life.
the tortoise had an idea he said mouse my friend hop quickly on the crows back go there and army officer.
3. There is no Fantastic range of enrichment
nibble on the net and free deer
in earth or heaven other than the cold light of
4. The first watch of the night is given to the red planet
5. A hero’s and the crow flew off with the mouse to free the deer Time to write
Shanti wants to tell her mother that she is soon going to start her schooling. Help her
is gleaming from the blue tent above. activities designed to build
Time to listen write a letter to her mother, sharing the good news.
Listen to a poem and fill in the blanks.* confidence and interpersonal
Time to speak
1. There was a (place)
Suppose you are Maya and your parents are furious with you, share your experience
2. He ran away to
with your parents and apologise to them for your actions. Complete the conversation
and enact it in the class. (date)
3. Then he found that the ground there was skills among students
Maya, we never Dear
expected such 4. He found a door that was as as in England. I hope this letter finds you in a good health
I am so sorry.
behaviour from you. 5. So he stood in his shoes and he
I should have
You were extremely
thought clearly
irresponsible.
before acting.
Time to speak
How do you feel after the completion of your examination? Share your feeling with your
We were very I am so excited
classmates by completing this conversation and enacting it in class.
worried about you all
when we couldn’t find Actually, Ava
21 st c collaboration and communication
you anywhere. What wanted to see
Pluto and she
happened with you all
in space? insisted.....
Whenever the Same here,
exams are about just thinking
to start, I... about it... (your name)
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Activities
Writing
Fun games, projects, crafts and mazes that
Clear and concise layouts and scaffolding train
offer students an opportunity to play, learn,
students to write effectively and succinctly
experiment and creatively express themselves
Time to write Plan your vacation by completing the planner. Fun time
Time to write Fun time
Compare the characteristics of Nakul and Akash by filling out the given details. 21 st c critical thinking cross-curricular Maths life skill fi nancial literacy What makes you an amazing person? Note the good things about you in these balloons.
An essay is a short piece of writing which is based on a specific topic or subject. There are
life skill self-awareness
different kinds of essays. We will take up persuasive essay here. In a persuasive essay, the writer
tries to convince the reader to accept their opinion or stance on a particular issue.
Character name Vacation Planner
Here are the tips of writing a persuasive essay. Character name
Destination I am really
Make sure that the central idea has two sides.
good at...
Date I am a good I have worked
Give strong supporting ideas and use examples to support them.
State the counterclaims. friend because... hard to improve...
Packing Checklist
Hotels &
Give examples and reasons to undermine the counterclaims.
Where to Shop?
Transportation
Speak directly to the reader (use ‘you’).
Repeat the central idea to influence the reader’s way of thinking.
Here is the format of a persuasive essay. I am
Appearance thoughtful My special
What the character looks like I am proud of because I... talent is...
team member
Introduction Capture attention of reader Same Different Budget: myself when... I am a good
Central idea Budget: because...
Three supporting ideas Actual spent:
Actual spent:
Supporting idea # 1 What to do & What to see
Topic sentence Attitude
Examples/Details How the character acts I am unique I am a good
because...
Conclusion Same Different I am a good citizen because...
because...
Body family member
(can be more than Supporting idea # 2
Recommendations
3 paragraphs) Topic sentence & Notes
Examples/Details
Conclusion Actions Budget: Actual spent:
What the character does
Supporting idea # 3
Topic sentence Same Different Where to eat?
Examples/Details
Conclusion
Conclusion Restate central idea After comparing, state what you noticed about the characters
Restate supporting ideas
Powerful conclusion
Budget:
Actual spent:
of students.
Write an essay on the topic: Examinations are the only way to judge the achievement
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