Read the clues, guess the
profession and fill in the crossword puzzle.
Across
2. Teacher (Teaches students)
4. Nurse (Helps doctors and patients)
6. Architect (Builds houses according to a plan)
9. Soldier (Protects the country)
10. Conductor (Gives ticket to passengers)
Down
- Veterinarian (Gives treatment to animals)
- Farmer (Grows crops)
- Pilot (Flies an aircraft)
- Musician (Plays a musical instrument)
- Tailor (Stitches clothes)
Which is the role of a
farmer in society? Discuss and answer. ________________
- A farmer plays a crucial role in society by growing the
food we eat. They cultivate crops, raise animals, and contribute to the
economy by supplying raw materials for food, clothing, and other products.
Farmers ensure that the supply chain of agricultural goods runs smoothly,
and they are essential for sustaining life and promoting healthy
communities. Without farmers, society would face food scarcity and
economic instability.
When you grow up, what do
you want to become? Why? ____________________
- This is a personal question for each student, so they can reflect
on their passions and goals. Some students might want to be doctors to
help people, engineers to build solutions, teachers to educate others, or
scientists to explore the world. Encourage students to think about their
interests, the impact they want to have, and how their chosen profession
could contribute to society.
I. Which of these statements
do you find in the speech?
- Inclusion is essential for us
to do well in life. ✔
- We should neglect others. ❌
- Communicate politely with the
less privileged. ✔
- Teachers teach us to
communicate well. ✔
- Effective Communication is
inessential to excel in life. ❌
II. Read the statements. Tick
the correct words. You can tick more than one.
1. We should develop the
ability to learn from______.
self
others books
2. Teachers help me to learn
____________ things .
new
bad difficult
3. Teach me to appreciate
__________.
nature
destruction small creatures
4. We should learn to
_________questions.
ask
answer discard
1. We should develop the ability to learn from:
- ✔ self
- ✔ others
- ❌ books
Teachers help me to learn ____________
things.
- ✔ new
- ❌ bad
- ✔ difficult
Teach me to appreciate __________.
- ✔ nature
- ❌ destruction
- ✔ small creatures
We should learn to _________ questions.
- ✔ ask
- ❌ answer
- ❌ discard
III. Answer the following
questions in a sentence or two.
1. What is inclusion? Why is
it important?
Inclusion means considering
everyone and everything as part of our own. It is important because without a
sense of inclusion, we fail to understand the interconnectedness of life, which
can limit our ability to grow and succeed in life.
2. What is good or effective
communication ?
Good communication is the
ability to express oneself clearly and understand others. It involves speaking,
writing, and listening effectively, helping us convey our thoughts and
emotions.
3. What should we learn from
our teachers?
We should learn essential
values like inclusion, effective communication, the ability to ask questions,
humility, and how to appreciate the interconnectedness of all things.
4. What kind of learning
brings joy to you ?
Learning that allows us to understand the process of learning itself, and
enables us to learn new things from diverse sources, brings joy. It’s about
learning in a way that sparks curiosity and growth.
5. In what ways are we doing
injustice to nature ?
We are causing injustice to
nature by using fertilizers and pesticides indiscriminately, cutting down
trees, contributing to pollution, and engaging in consumerism that leads to
urban decay.
6. What do you need to learn
to live a good life in this world?
To live a good life, we need
to learn the values of inclusion, effective communication, the ability to
question, humility, and an appreciation for nature and diversity.
7. How does the ability to
question help us?
The ability to question helps
us think critically, seek answers, and improve the world around us. It also
encourages accountability and the pursuit of truth, making us active learners
and responsible individuals.
8. What do you think are the
two most important lessons that the speaker mentions?
The two most important lessons are:
- The power of inclusion, where we learn to care for all and
not just our immediate surroundings.
- The ability to ask questions, which empowers us to seek
the truth and improve ourselves and society.
IV. Answer the following
questions in detail.
1. What are the skills /
values a teacher should teach their students to live in this competitive world?
Teachers should teach their
students the following skills and values:
- Inclusion: Understanding the importance of inclusiveness
in both personal and social aspects of life.
- Communication: The ability to express thoughts, feelings,
and ideas clearly and effectively.
- Critical Thinking: Encouraging students to question
everything and think critically to find solutions.
- Humility: Appreciating that success is not just about
individual effort but about collective well-being.
- Sustainability: Understanding the interconnectedness of
nature and society, and acting responsibly toward the environment.
- Adaptability: Learning how to learn and adapt to new and
challenging situations.
2. What kind of a life do you
want to lead in this world?
(This is a personal response
for the student.)
- I would like to lead a life where I am responsible for my
actions, care for the environment, and contribute positively to society. I
want to be someone who practices inclusion, communicates effectively, and
lives with humility and respect for others.
Prefix and Suffix
A. Match the suitable prefix
and suffix to create new words of your own.
One has been done for you.
|
S.No. |
Root word |
Prefix/Suffix |
New word |
|
1. |
form |
con |
conform |
|
2. |
patriot |
in |
unpatriot |
|
3. |
diverse |
ity |
diversity |
|
4. |
slaved |
ism |
slavery |
|
5. |
animate |
ness |
animateness |
|
6. |
consumer |
en |
consumeren |
|
7. |
naked |
ism |
nakedism |
B. Refer to your dictionary.
Add a prefix or suffix to the following words and find their antonyms.
1. privileged -
2. animate -
3. discriminate -
4. empty -
5. communicate -
6. learn –
|
Word |
Antonym (with
prefix/suffix) |
|
privileged |
underprivileged (prefix:
un-) |
|
animate |
inanimate (prefix: in-) |
|
discriminate |
indiscriminate (prefix: in-) |
|
empty |
non-empty (suffix: non) |
|
communicate |
miscommunicate (prefix:
mis-) |
|
learn |
unlearn (prefix: un-) |
C. Listen to the story and fi
ll in the blanks by selecting the right option.
The Tale of The Pencil
Raj was upset because he had
done poorly in his English test. His grandmother sat
with him and gave him a
pencil. A puzzled Raj looked at his grandma and said he didn’t
deserve a pencil after his
performance in the test. His grandma explained, ‘You can learn
a great many things from this
pencil because it is just like you. It experiences a painful
sharpening, just the way you
have experienced the pain of not doing well in your test.
However, it will help you be
a better student. Just as all the good that comes from the
pencil is from within itself,
you will also find the strength to overcome this hurdle. And
finally, just as this pencil
will make its mark on any surface, you too shall leave your
mark on anything you choose
to.’ Raj was immediately consoled and promised himself
that he would do better in
future.
Moral of The Story
We all have the strength to
be who we wish to be.
1. Raj was upset as he had
done (well/poorly) in his English test.
2. His grandmother gave him a
. (pen/pencil)
3. Granny compared (Raj/Ravi)
with the pencil.
4. R aj’s pain of not doing
well in his test was compared with of pencils.
(sharpening/writing)
5. Raj understood that
failures are stepping stones to (success/climbing)
1.
Raj was upset
as he had done (poorly) in his English test.
2.
His
grandmother gave him a (pencil).
3.
Granny
compared (Raj) with the pencil.
4.
Raj’s pain of
not doing well in his test was compared with (sharpening) of pencils.
5.
Raj
understood that failures are stepping stones to (success).
1.
The child is
standing between the two open boxes.
2.
The child is
peeking out of the box.
3.
The child is
crawling into the box.
4.
The child is
jumping over the box.
5.
The child is
sitting in the box.
6. The child is reaching under the box.
E. Look at the pictures. Pick
out the right preposition and fill in the speech bubbles given below.
(between ,down ,from ,onto ,inside
,on ,in front of ,over)
|
Picture Description |
Preposition |
|
Girl jumping over a box
(top left) |
over |
|
Girl standing on a box (top
right) |
on |
|
Girl jumping onto a box
(middle left) |
onto |
|
Boy jumping down from a box
(middle center) |
down |
|
Girl sitting inside a box
(middle right) |
inside |
|
Girl standing in front of a
box (bottom left) |
in front of |
|
Boy sitting between two
parts of a box (bottom right) |
between |
F. Read the following
sentences carefully and underline the preposition.
1. Julian placed her lunchbox inside her bag.
2. Vinothini left the house before sunrise.
3. Ben saw Daisy playing across the road.
4. Hema keeps all her teddy
bears on top of her wardrobe.
5. Divya hid the sweets behind her back.
6. Sudha fell over during the
basketball match.
7. Madhusudhan checked to see
if his keys go into had fallen underneath his chair.
8. Mrs Meena asked the
children to her classroom.
9. After lunch, the children
were allowed to play.
10. Saravanan climbed onto the horse.
G. Complete the following
sentences using appropriate prepositions.
1. Is your mother ………………….
home?
a) in b)
at c) on
2. There is unity in
diversity ………………… the people.
a)
among b) between c) within
3. He discussed the problem
…………………. his parents.
a) with b)
to c) for
4. Lithisha was praised
……………….. her father.
a)
with b) for c) by
5. Can you finish the work
………………….. tomorrow?
a) by b) in c) within
6. He has been absent
………………….. last week.
a)
since b) for c) by
- Is your mother at home?
- There is unity in diversity among the people.
- He discussed the problem with his parents.
- Lithisha was praised by her father.
- Can you finish the work by tomorrow?
- He has been absent since last week.
H. Fill in the blanks using
suitable prepositions from the box. Some options can be used more than once.
(Box: across, with, on, to,
by, since, from, about, into, at, during)
- What do you do at
weekends?
- I am going to my village on Sunday.
- I haven’t met my friends since December.
- Run across
the street and get me the ribbon.
- He told me in detail about
the incident.
- This picture was drawn by
the girl with charcoal.
- The car was travelling at
a great speed.
- The ball fell into
the lake.
- There is a bridge across the river.
- The conference will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
I. Fill up the blanks using
suitable prepositions on your own.
1.
The soldier
climbed onto a horse and rode away.
2.
They have
been here for a long time.
3.
Kumaravel has
lived in this city since 2012.
4.
The paper was
published in an International journal.
5.
When will you
return to home?
6.
One of the four
students wrote the answers correctly.
7.
This fruit is
from the
Mexican capital.
8.
The head
office is in Nungambakkam. It is on College Road. As you go from the station,
the office is on the right side.
9.
The sailors
were taken into the forest and made to walk for 10 miles.
10.
The girl
standing in front of me was sneezing.
J. Fill in the value trees
with the best qualities you like to follow in your life from the given list.
Write a few lines about your favourite quality in the box.
(Sample Best Qualities to
fill in the tree):
- Honest
- Kind
- Courageous
- Respect
- Positive
- Compassionate
- Diligence
- Dependability
- Helpful
- Self-control
Now, writing about your
favourite quality:
My favourite quality is
"Honesty".
Honesty means telling the truth and being sincere in everything I do.
It helps me gain trust and respect from others.
I believe that being honest makes a person strong, responsible, and respected
in society.
K. Fill in the template given
for limerick.
There once was a (8 syllable)
__________________________________(8
syllable)
__________________________________
(5 syllable)
__________________________________
(5 syllable)
__________________________________
(8 syllable)
Limerick:
There once was a cat from
Peru,
Who dreamt of eating a shoe.
It chewed it all night,
With great delight,
Then said, "Now I'll try something new!"
Now filling your template:
Template:
There once was a cat from
Peru (8 syllables)
Who dreamt of eating a shoe (8 syllables)
It chewed it all night (5 syllables)
With great delight (5 syllables)
Then said, "Now I'll try something new!" (8 syllables)
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Lesson Plan: "A Prayer to the Teacher" (Term I Unit 3 Prose)
1. Learning Objectives
The teacher will understand the importance of teaching core values such as inclusion, communication, lifelong learning, environmental awareness, questioning, humility, silence, and a global perspective.
The teacher will be able to identify ways to integrate moral, ethical, and practical skills into daily teaching.
2. Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to recognize the significance of values like inclusion, communication, and tolerance in their daily lives.
Students will demonstrate the ability to connect the lessons learned with real-life situations, such as respecting others, protecting nature, and learning continuously.
3. Introduction
Ask students:
What qualities do you think a good teacher should have?
Why is it important to include everyone in our activities?
When you see problems in society, do you think it’s okay to ask questions about them?
What do you think we get from nature without having to pay for it?
4. Reading and Understanding
Students will read the lesson aloud, focusing on the speech by Subroto Bagchi.
Discuss and explain key new words from the glossary: inclusion, syllabi, cut throat, less privileged, animate, fend, critical, indiscriminate, consumerism, destruction, engulf, scavenger bird, perch, enslaved, commercial, contemplate, bigotry, illuminated.
5. Mind Map
| Core Value | Example from Lesson | Real-life Application |
|---|---|---|
| Inclusion | Including maid’s hunger, neighbour’s child | Share with all, respect everyone |
| Communication | Conveying feelings, not just impressing | Speak honestly, listen actively |
| Lifelong Learning | Learning to learn, not just to know | Stay curious, adapt to changes |
| Environmental Care | Impact of actions on nature | Protect environment, reuse, recycle |
| Questioning | Power to question, seeking truth | Ask why, be responsible |
| Humility/Silence | Value of silence, power within | Reflect, respect others’ opinions |
| Global View | No barriers, no foreigners | Acceptance, kindness to all |
6. Consolidation and Presentation
Sum up the lesson:
The lesson urges teachers to teach values beyond academics: inclusion, communication, lifelong learning, environmental protection, logical questioning, humility, and a broad human outlook.
It inspires students to live purposefully and compassionately in a connected world.
7. Reinforcement
Teacher provides additional insights:
Real stories about inclusion from school or community.
Examples of positive changes through good communication or questioning.
Discussing global issues, such as environmental care, that relate to their daily lives.
8. Evaluation
a) Lower order thinking question:
What does the word ‘inclusion’ mean?
b) Middle order thinking question:
Why does the author say it is important to communicate, not just impress?
c) Higher order thinking question:
How can the lessons from this prose help you create a better society? Give examples.
9. Remedial Teaching
For slow learners:
Use simple stories and illustrations to explain each value.
Create group activities to act out values like inclusion and communication.
Allow peer mentoring and simplify vocabulary and sentences.
10. Writing
Ask students:
Write a short paragraph on "Why inclusion is important in my classroom".
Or, write a reflection on “What is the biggest value I learned from this lesson and how will I use it?”
11. Follow-Up
Homework: Interview a family member or a friend about a time when they included someone in their life or stood up for what is right. Write a short report.
Assignment: Draw a visual mind map showing the key values from the lesson and their applications.
Activity: Organize a classroom discussion on "How small acts can make a big difference in the world".
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