TERM III - Play - 3 The Jungle Book

 

 

TERM III - Play - 3 The Jungle Book

Listen to your teacher read a description of the character from the story. Identify the character based on your understanding and write the name in the space provided. Number the characters in sequence as they appear in the story.    

            mother wolf  . takes care of the man cub (Mowgli)

 

 Shere Khan – villain of the story

 

 man cub known as Mowgli.

 

 Father wolf  

 

  _______________________________ 

 

Imagine you are Mowgli. Which animal 

would you befriend? What kind of 

adventure would you like in the forest? 

Make use of the hints below to talk about 

it.

Hi, I’m Mowgli. The only human being living in the jungle.
I have been raised by a pack of wolves, in an Indian forest.
I go and hunt with my friends for food.

My close buddy is a black panther.
His name is Bagheera.
He guides and accompanies me while hunting and exploring the jungle.

We enjoy loitering in the jungle by climbing trees, swinging on vines, and playing in the river.
The jungle where we live is dense, full of tall trees, rivers, and wild animals.

On the whole, I am adventurous, brave, and happy to be part of the jungle family.

Read scene I of the play carefully and answer the questions below.

1. List the characters that appear in the scene. What human characteristics do they exhibit?

Characters that appear in the scene and their human characteristics:

• Father Wolf – Shows responsibility, leadership, and concern for his family.
• Mother Wolf – Displays maternal instincts, bravery, and protectiveness.
• Tabaqui (Jackal) – Acts cunning, sneaky, and enjoys causing trouble.
• Shere Khan (Tiger) – Arrogant, aggressive, and disrespects the laws of the jungle.
• Narrator – Provides descriptions and background details.

2. The scene is set inside a thick forest and it is nearing dusk. Relate this time frame

with the behaviour of the animals in the forest.

Relation of time frame with the animals' behavior:

The scene is set at dusk, which is when nocturnal predators like wolves and tigers wake up to hunt. The darkness adds a sense of suspense and danger, as it is the time when the jungle becomes most active.

3. Did Tabaqui receive a warm welcome from the pack of wolves? How do you know?

No, Tabaqui was not welcomed warmly. Father Wolf responded stiffly, and both Father and Mother Wolf seemed uncomfortable with his presence. They knew he was up to mischief.

4. Tabaqui acts as c) a messenger to the pack of wolves.

He brings the news of Shere Khan’s arrival, though with ill intentions.

5. Whom does Mother Wolf talk about? How does she describe him?

She talks about Shere Khan and describes him as "Lungri" (the Lame One), a lame tiger who has only killed cattle, making villagers angry. She expresses frustration over his presence, as he will cause trouble for the wolves.

6. Who is about to go on a hunt? Do the wolves panic on his arrival? Explain.

Shere Khan is about to go on a hunt. The wolves do not panic but are angered and frustrated. Father Wolf is annoyed because Shere Khan is breaking the laws of the jungle by hunting in their territory without warning.

7. Match the following.

 

Sl.No.	CHARACTER	TRAIT
1	a. Father Wolf	– Chief of the Wolves.
2	b. Tabaqui	– Begs for meat and thanks for the meal / warns the wolves about the arrival of Shere Khan.
3	c. Mother Wolf	– Wolf with a grey nose…feeds her four cubs.
4	d. Shere Khan	– The big one from Waingunga River with a lame foot.

Imagine a conversation among your friends about the four characters in the play – Tabaqui, Shere Khan, Mother Wolf and Father Wolf. Use the hints to write it.

 The characters' entry in the play.

 Compare and contrast their character traits.

 The reaction of the characters on seeing the man cub.

 

Ravi: Tabaqui is the first one to enter, bringing news of Shere Khan. He seems sly and enjoys creating trouble.

Asha: Yes! He flatters the wolves but actually supports Shere Khan. Speaking of Shere Khan, he’s aggressive and selfish, only thinking about his hunt.

Rohan: True! Father Wolf is strong and protective, but it's Mother Wolf who truly stands up to Shere Khan. She is fierce and fearless!

Meena: And their reaction to the man-cub is so different! Tabaqui and Shere Khan want to harm him, but Mother Wolf immediately claims him as her own.

Ravi: Exactly! She’s so brave when she declares that Mowgli will hunt Shere Khan one day.

I. Read the situation given. Write the response of the subject in a sentence.

Tick the correct box to identify the kind of sentences.

D- Declarative; In- Interrogative; E- Exclamatory; Im- Imperative

 (Children) while eating ice-cream – This ice-cream is so delicious! (E)

 (Teacher) while noticing students talking in the classroom – Why are you all talking instead of paying attention? (In)

 (Waiter) while attending a new customer – Welcome! May I take your order? (In)

 (Student) while introducing oneself – My name is Rahul, and I study in Class 7. (D)

 (Tourist) while visiting the Taj Mahal – What a magnificent monument! (E)

 (TTR) while checking the tickets of passengers – Please show me your tickets. (Im)

 (Critic) while writing a review of a book – The book has an engaging plot and well-developed characters. (D)

 (Receptionist) while attending to a guest in the hotel – How may I assist you today? (In)

II. Look at the pictures given below. Arrange the jumbled words into a

sentence. Write the sequence of the sentences according to the pictures

in the blanks given. Pick the adjectives from the sentences and write them

below the picture.

Here are the correctly arranged sentences based on the pictures:

1. Her parents order a yummy, round, and big cake.
2. Madhu invites her close friends for her birthday celebration, which falls on Sunday.
3. Madhu wears a long pink frock on her birthday.
4. She and her parents welcome their guests with a broad smile.
5. Madhu’s friends present her with a wonderful doll.
6. Her parents decorate the house with colorful balloons and attractive cartoon designs.
7. Madhu and her parents felt happy and enjoyed the day.

Adjectives from the sentences:

• yummy, round, big (cake)
• close (friends)
• long, pink (frock)
• broad (smile)
• wonderful (doll)
• colorful (balloons)
• attractive (cartoon designs)
• happy (Madhu and her parents)

III. Frame as many sentences as possible from the substitution table given below.

1.    I enjoy playing badminton and carrom daily.

2.    I like watching football or chess usually.

3.    I prefer coaching volleyball and table-tennis often.

4.    I love playing hockey or squash sometimes.

5.    I dislike watching kabaddi and fencing rarely.

6.    I hate playing cricket or chess occasionally.

7.    I wish to enjoy coaching basketball and fencing generally.

8.    We like playing kho-kho and badminton everyday.

9.    We enjoy watching volleyball or squash sometimes.

10. We prefer coaching cricket and table-tennis often.

11. We love playing football or fencing occasionally.

12. We dislike watching basketball and carrom rarely.

13. You enjoy playing badminton and chess daily.

14. You like watching kabaddi or table-tennis generally.

15. You prefer coaching kho-kho and fencing usually.

16. You love playing hockey or carrom everyday.

17. You wish to watch football and squash often.

18. You hate coaching cricket or chess sometimes.

19. They enjoy playing volleyball and chess occasionally.

20. They like watching kho-kho or fencing rarely.

21. They prefer coaching badminton and carrom generally.

22. They love playing basketball or table-tennis everyday.

23. They dislike watching hockey and squash usually.

24. They wish to enjoy coaching kabaddi or fencing often.

25. Samritha prefers playing football and chess daily.

26. Samritha enjoys watching volleyball or fencing usually.

27. Samritha hates coaching badminton and table-tennis occasionally.

28. Samritha likes playing hockey or carrom sometimes.

29. Kavish prefers watching cricket and kho-kho generally.

30. Kavish enjoys coaching basketball or squash rarely.

31. Kavish hates playing kabaddi and chess often.

32. Kavish likes watching volleyball or table-tennis everyday.

 

IV. Read the sentence, insert appropriate articles in the blanks and circle the noun phrases.

1. Sujatha is reading an interesting story in the library.
   (Noun phrase: an interesting story)
2. Vishal drew a wonderful picture on the board yesterday.
   (Noun phrase: a wonderful picture)
3. Srinath and Sandhya were bored at an awful concert.
   (Noun phrase: an awful concert)
4. Purvaja ate a salad of raw vegetables for dinner.
   (Noun phrase: a salad of raw vegetables)
5. Suresh was astonished to see a huge statue.
   (Noun phrase: a huge statue)
6. The child was playing with a yellow balloon.
   (Noun phrase: a yellow balloon)

V. Complete the dialogue by using suitable adjectives in the blanks.

Sinduja: Hi! Venkat. Hope you received the message about our school’s sports day.

Venkat: Hmmm…! Yes… I was excited the one to enrol my name in the events.

Sinduja: So, tell me for how many events have you enrolled?

Venkat: I have enrolled myself only in a few events.

Sinduja: What are they?

Venkat: As I am tall, I have given my name for long jump and running events.

Sinduja: That’s great to hear.

Venkat: What about you, Sinduja?

Sinduja: I have decided to participate in all the events.

Venkat: Hey!! That’s amazing. Expecting the best from you.

Sinduja: Thank you so much, Venkat. Wish you the same. Let’s rock.

Read the story given below and follow the instructions to convert it into a play.

Title: Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Characters:

1. Narrator
2. Goldilocks
3. Papa Bear
4. Mama Bear
5. Baby Bear

Scene 1: In the Forest
(The curtain opens to reveal a forest setting. Goldilocks is walking along a path.)

Narrator: Once upon a time, a little girl named Goldilocks was walking through the forest. As she wandered, she came across a small house. She knocked on the door, but no one answered. Curious, she stepped inside.

Goldilocks: Hello? Is anyone home? (She looks around) Oh well, I guess I can go inside for just a little while.

(She enters the house.)

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Scene 2: The Kitchen
(Inside the house, there is a table with three bowls of porridge.)

Goldilocks: Oh, I’m so hungry! I’ll just have a little taste of this porridge.
(She takes a spoonful from the first bowl and immediately pulls back.)

Goldilocks: Ouch! This porridge is too hot!
(She tries the second bowl.)

Goldilocks: Oh no, this porridge is too cold.
(She tastes the third bowl.)

Goldilocks: Ahhh, this porridge is just right! (She eats it all up happily.)

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Scene 3: The Living Room
(Goldilocks walks into the living room where she sees three chairs.)

Goldilocks: My feet are so tired. I need to sit down.
(She sits in the first chair.)

Goldilocks: This chair is too big!
(She moves to the second chair.)

Goldilocks: This chair is too big too!
(She sits in the smallest chair.)

Goldilocks: Ahhh, this chair is just right.
(Suddenly, the chair breaks!)

Goldilocks: Oh no!

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Scene 4: The Bedroom
(Goldilocks climbs the stairs and enters the bedroom, where there are three beds.)

Goldilocks: I am so sleepy. Maybe I can rest for a little while.
(She lays down on the first bed.)

Goldilocks: This bed is too hard!
(She tries the second bed.)

Goldilocks: This bed is too soft.
(She lays on the third bed.)

Goldilocks: Ahhh, this bed is just right. (She falls asleep.)

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Scene 5: The Bears Return
(The three bears enter the house.)

Papa Bear: Someone’s been eating my porridge!

Mama Bear: Someone’s been eating my porridge too!

Baby Bear: Someone’s been eating my porridge and they ate it all up! (Looks sad)

(They move to the living room.)

Papa Bear: Someone’s been sitting in my chair!

Mama Bear: Someone’s been sitting in my chair too!

Baby Bear: Someone’s been sitting in my chair and they’ve broken it to pieces! (Cries)

(They walk upstairs to the bedroom.)

Papa Bear: Someone’s been sleeping in my bed!

Mama Bear: Someone’s been sleeping in my bed too!

Baby Bear: Someone’s been sleeping in my bed and she’s still there!

(Goldilocks suddenly wakes up and sees the bears staring at her. She screams!)

Goldilocks: AHHH! HELP!
(She jumps out of bed, runs down the stairs, out of the house, and into the forest, never to return.)

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Scene 6: The Ending
(The bears watch as Goldilocks runs away.)

Papa Bear: Well, that was unexpected!

Mama Bear: I hope she learned her lesson.

Baby Bear: At least we still have our home!

Narrator: And so, Goldilocks never returned to the bears’ home again. The three bears lived happily ever after.

(Curtain closes.)

The End.