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. |
- List the rhyming words in the first three
lines.
Seed – deep – asleep
- 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)
