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B. Answer the given questions briefly.
1. What do you understand from Maya’s sense of being unnoticed?
2. How does the conversation with Mrs Johnson impact Maya?
3. Support the view that Maya’s positive approach to joining in activities contributes
to her sense of belonging at school.
4. Explain why it is fair to say that Maya’s reflection on her journey during the
summer break demonstrates her personal growth.
C. Answer in detail.
1. Describe how Mrs Johnson and Maya’s mom helped Maya feel better about
herself at her new school. How did these relationships help Maya feel stronger
and deal with school challenges? life skill analytical thinking
2. Justify the title ‘Finding my Place’.
Let’s learn new words
Read the sentences from Maya’s diary entries and focus on the highlighted
words.
I thought it would be exciting, but it turned out to be stressful instead.
I wonder how I’ll survive. I feel miserable.
She actually cared about how I was feeling, and it made me feel upbeat.
Apart from all this, what I’m truly grateful about is the talk with mom.
The highlighted words display emotions. They help us express our feelings clearly.
A. Look at these words that express positive and negative feelings and match
them to the meanings.
Words Meanings
1. content a. encouraged
2. inspired b. worried
3. frustrated c. muddled
4. confused d. satisfied
5. anxious e. uncertain
6. hesitant f. irritated
B. Create a short paragraph about Maya’s activities using any five words or their
meanings from A.
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