Class 8 : Unit -2 : Poem - My Hobby: Reading

Unit -2 : Poem - My Hobby: Reading

My Hobby: Reading

Warm up :

1. What are your leisure time activities? Why do you do them?

My leisure time activities include reading books, writing, and playing outdoor games. I do them because they help me relax, improve my knowledge, and keep me physically active.

2.  Do you read books? What types of books do you read?

Yes, I love reading books. I enjoy reading fiction, adventure stories, biographies, and informative books that help me learn new things.

1. Comprehension Questions.

1. What is the hobby of the poet?

The hobby of the poet is reading.

2. What does ‘ajar’ mean?

    Ajar’ means slightly open. In the poem, it signifies that reading keeps the poet’s mind open to     new ideas.

3. Can the poet fly without wings?

    No, the poet cannot physically fly, but reading allows his imagination to soar, making him feel as if he can fly.

4. What can children do to society if they read?

    If children read, they can help construct a strong and knowledgeable society.

5. What is the theme of the poem?

    The theme of the poem is the importance of reading as a hobby, as it enriches the mind, expands imagination, and contributes to the progress of society.

 

2. On the basis of your understanding of the poem, tick the most suitable option to complete the statements.

Reading

a) wastes my time.

b) helps me think deeply about every thing.

c) keeps me busy.

d) helps me in thought breeding.

My hobby

a) arguing in the court.

b) working in hospitals.

c) taking me far and near.

d) selling goods in a wholesale market.

Reading

a) helps me to weep and cry.

b) lets me fly without wings.

c) works in fields to produce food.

d) helps me asleep quickly.

Reading

a) blesses the children who read.

b) helps the children to construct society.

c) blesses the teachers who teach.

d) blesses the farmers who produce food.

3. Complete the table given below in order to understand the poem better.

                                                                                                                                                       

The poet mentions uses of reading	The lines in the poem describe the uses	The rhymes used in the lines	Meaning of the line
Thought breeding
Fly without wings
Constructing society

 

Complete the Table

The poet mentions uses of reading	The lines in the poem describe the uses	The rhymes used in the lines	Meaning of the line
Thought breeding	"It helps me in thought breeding."	breeding - reading	Reading helps in developing thoughts.
Fly without wings	"Without wings, it lets me fly."	cry - fly	Reading expands imagination beyond reality.
Constructing society	"In constructing a vigorous society, then we shall succeed."	read - succeed	Reading helps in building a knowledgeable and strong society.

 

 

1. List the rhyming words in the first three lines.

                           Seed – deep – asleep

2. Which word in the poem rhymes with 'light'?

Bright

 

Rhyme Scheme Questions

a. Identify the rhyme scheme of the given short poem.

My dog likes bones, (A)
He eats them up, (B)
He’s very sweet, (C)
He’s just a pup. (B)

Rhyme scheme: ABCB

b. Complete this poem with an ABAB rhyme scheme.

Peas porridge hot, (A)
Peas porridge cold, (B)
Peas porridge in the pot, (A)
Nine days old. (B)