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A.  Now fill in the number of each feature in the empty boxes given in the article

                     you just read.
                     1.  Lead paragraph                 2.  Introductory paragraph                     3.  Title

                     4.  Explanatory paragraph          5.  Personal opinion and Conclusion            6.  Byline

                B.  Nooni’s story convinces you that time spent with grandparents is definitely

                     invaluable. As Balbir of class VII-A, write an article on ‘Grandparents Add
                     Value to Our Lives’. Take help from the useful language provided and the cues
                     given below.


                     €   happier individuals
                    €   get to share the family history

                    €   learn important lessons and values

                    €   find a more experienced yet equally loving new friend

                             Opening                     Introducing points                    Concluding

                         Have you ever...                      Firstly...                      To sum up..
                       Many people claim                   To start with...                  In conclusion...
                               that...                       First of all...                On the whole...

                           Nowadays...                      In addition...                   By and large...
                           These days...




                      Presenting ideas and                  Constrasting                      Constrasting
                         giving examples
                                                           Although/Even                     As far as I am
                       When it comes to...                      though                         concerned...
                           In terms of...                     Despite...                    In my opinion...
                      Not only...but also....                 However...                    My own view on

                                                           Nevertheless...                   the matter is...





                              Let’s do the activity



                Present any popular historical story / legend from your region as a graphic story in

                6 frames. You can do this on paper or PPT.                             cross-curricular  ICT  India centric








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