Unit -3 -Prose - Empowered women navigating the world
LESSON PLAN for the lesson is given at the end of the answers:
A. Answer the following
questions:
a. What does INSV stand for?
→ Indian Naval Ship Vessel.
b. When was INSV Tarini
commissioned to Indian Navy service?
→ On 18 February 2017.
c. Who is Tara-Tarini?
→ Tara-Tarini is the patron deity for
sailors and is worshipped for safety and success at sea.
d. Where did the crew undergo
their basic training?
→ The crew underwent their basic sail
training at the Indian Naval Watermanship Training Centre (INWTC), Mumbai and
at various schools in Kochi.
e. How long were they trained
to undertake this voyage?
→ They were trained for almost three years.
f. Which skill was considered
important in the selection process?
→ Survival skills were considered important.
g. Who mentored the crew?
→ Commander Dilip Donde mentored the crew.
h. Which quality of the
skipper helped to bring out a successful expedition?
→ Honesty and determination not to use the
engine or take any external help.
i. Who among the crew
mentioned about teamwork?
→ Payal Gupta.
j. When did they witness the
brilliant southern lights from the sea? How did the sky appear there?
→ While crossing the Tasman Sea; the sky
appeared lit up in green light.
k. What festival did they
celebrate during their expedition?
→ They celebrated Diwali, three birthdays,
and specific milestones like crossing the equator and the International Date
Line.
A. True or False:
- Indian Navy’s all-women crew
was the first-ever to circumnavigate the globe.
→ True - The crew consists of six
members of men and women Indian Navy service.
→ False
→ Correct Answer: The crew consisted of six women officers from the Indian Navy. - Vartika Joshi skippered the crew to circumnavigate the
globe.
→ True - The crew started their
expedition on 10 July 2017 from Mumbai.
→ False
→ Correct Answer: The crew started their expedition on 10 September 2017 from Goa. - Dilip Donde was the first
person to go on a non-stop solo circumnavigation.
→ False
→ Correct Answer: Cdr. Abhilash Tomy was the first Indian to go on a non-stop solo circumnavigation.
B. Brief Answers:
- Mention the special features
of INSV Tarini.
→ INSV Tarini is an indigenously built 55-foot sailing vessel with advanced Raymarine navigation, satellite communication systems, and it uses environment-friendly, renewable energy sources. - What does the term
circumnavigation mean?
→ Circumnavigation means sailing all the way around the globe without external help or use of auxiliary power. - How did the all-women Indian
Navy crew go about their voyage?
→ They started from Goa, stopped at four ports for replenishment and repairs, and sailed around the globe in 254 days strictly adhering to the rules of circumnavigation. - When did the crew start their
voyage? When did they return to India? How many days did it take to
complete the expedition?
→ Started on 10 September 2017, returned on 21 May 2018. The expedition took 254 days. - What sort of training did the
crew undergo before their expedition?
→ The crew underwent theoretical and practical training in navigation, weather, emergencies, repairs, and medical situations over a period of three years. - How did the crew members work
as a team to make their expedition successful?
→ They collaborated on solving problems, helped each other during storms, took turns managing the boat, and supported one another emotionally and physically. - What challenging tasks did the
team face during their voyage?
→ They faced rough weather, high waves, strong winds, lack of food and water, equipment repairs, and the need to remain calm and coordinated in emergencies. - What sort of activities did
the crew engage in during their long voyage?
→ They read books, cooked, crafted, baked, watched movies, listened to music, and celebrated occasions to keep themselves motivated. - Mention the celebrations which
the crew enjoyed during their expeditions.
→ They celebrated Diwali, three birthdays, the boat’s first birthday, crossing the equator, and the International Date Line. - What factor motivated the crew
to undertake this expedition?
→ The trust of the country, support from families, and the aim to show that women are capable of such achievements motivated them.
C. Long Answers (100–150
words):
1. Highlight the factors
responsible for the all-women Indian Navy crew to carry out their expedition.
The successful expedition of the all-women Indian Navy crew was made possible
due to a combination of courage, determination, and extensive preparation. The
support from the Indian Navy and mentorship by Commander Dilip Donde played a
vital role. The crew’s dedication to learning, their three years of rigorous
training, and their strong teamwork contributed significantly. Emotional
strength, problem-solving skills, and the ability to adapt in extreme
conditions helped them face unpredictable challenges. Most importantly, their
desire to represent Indian women’s potential globally and break gender
stereotypes gave them the motivation to complete the mission honestly, without
external help. The country’s support also inspired them to push their limits.
2. Write in detail about the
selection and training process which the crew underwent.
Out of thirty applicants, six women were
selected for the expedition based on their survival skills and resilience. The
selected crew went through extensive training over nearly three years. They
began with theoretical courses on navigation, communication, and weather
prediction, followed by practical training at the Indian Naval Watermanship
Training Centre in Mumbai and in Kochi. They sailed on INSV Mhadei to Mauritius
and Cape Town as part of their preparation. They also learned emergency medical
skills, tactical handling, and equipment repair. Their training included
managing food, water, and electricity shortages. This training not only built
their technical knowledge but also strengthened their mental and physical
endurance, preparing them for every challenge during their 254-day journey
around the world.
D. Pick out the idioms and
phrases from the box and write them in the blanks equivalent to their meaning.
One is done for you.
Idioms/Phrases:
bring it on, find one’s voice, lend an ear, come across,
on the ball, get along, hang on, over the moon, work out, sharp as a tack
- Competent – on the ball ✔️
- To meet or find by chance – come across
- Become more confident in expressing oneself – find
one’s voice
- To exercise – work out
- Extremely happy – over the moon
- To accept a challenge with confidence – bring it on
- Mentally agile – sharp as a tack
- To have a friendly relationship – get along
- Listen – lend an ear
- To keep something – hang on
E. Read the given sentences
carefully and fill in with appropriate phrasal verbs. Choose them from the help
box.
Help box: get along with, take off, shut down, look after, warm
up
- The airhostess instructed the passengers to wear the seat
belts during the take off.
- Venkat felt happy to get along
with the neighbours in the
new locality.
- There will be a shut down
next week in the office.
- Doing warm up every
day in the morning keeps one healthy.
- The mother instructed the maid to look
after the child carefully.
F. Read the given passage
carefully and fill in the blanks with suitable phrasal verbs from the help box.
Help box: burn off, keep up, build up, tire out, warms up, put
on, work out, stretch out
Riya is a young dancer who
feels contented and satisfied with herself. Let's hear from her.
Hi, everyone! I am Riya. I
suppose I’m really lucky because I don’t (1)
put on weight easily.
I never (2) work out in the gym and the only time I (3) stretch out is
when I need something from the top shelf. I tried aerobics several times but I
couldn’t (4) keep up with the others.
I take my pet for a walk thrice a day and that helps to (5) burn off the
calories.
I usually watch what I eat but I sometimes binge on ice cream. My sister Diya
is a real fitness fanatic. Before she works out she (6) warms up every
day with push ups, sit ups, stretches and a jog around the park. She says it’s
important to (7) build up good levels of strength and stamina. I don’t want to
overdo it though. A fitness regime like hers would (8) tire out me.
G. *Listen
to the passage read by the teacher and say whether the given statement is true
or false.
Preethi Srinivasan is a former
cricketer from Tamil Nadu who played domestic cricket in the 1990’s. At
the age of eight, she was the youngest girl to play in the State cricket
team. At the age of 17, she captained the Tamil Nadu women’s under-19
cricket team in a national tournament in 1997, and registered its only
victory ever. She was also a state-level gold winner in 50 m
breaststroke swimming event. But the following year, she suffered a
spinal cord injury in an
accident in Puducherry that left
her quadriplegic. Her own trauma inspired her to create SoulFree, a foundation
that aims to help Indian youth to cope with disabilities related to spinal cord
injuries, and how suitable precautions can help them out. Instead of the term
‘differently abled’, SoulFree employs the term‘positively-abled’ for those
suffering from a disability. She is active in social life and earned many
honours too. In 2018, she received the Kalpana Chawala Award for Courage and
Daring Enterprise.
Preethi Srinivasan is a
former cricketer from Tamil Nadu.
✅ True
At the age of seventeen, she captained the Indian Women’s cricket
team.
❌ False
(She captained the Tamil Nadu women's under-19 cricket team, not the
Indian team.)
Preethi Srinivasan was not only a cricketer but also a runner.
❌ False
(She was a swimmer, not a runner — a state-level gold winner in 50 m
breaststroke.)
Preethi’s own trauma inspired her to create SoulFree, a foundation
for those suffering from mental illness.
❌ False
(SoulFree helps people with spinal cord injuries, not mental illness.)
Preethi received the Kalpana Chawla Award for Courage and Daring
Enterprise.
✅ True
I. Develop a story with the
given pictures and narrate it to your class. Your story must have a plot and
vivid details.
Title: "The Deep Sea
Secret"
Once upon a time, a group of
adventurous marine explorers boarded a ship boldly named “Probably Won’t
Sink.” (Image 1) Despite the ironic name, the team of expert divers was
eager to set out on a mission — they had received clues about a mysterious
treasure lost beneath the sea.
Not long after they set sail,
dark clouds gathered, and the sea turned rough. The ship began to tilt
dangerously, and the crew realized their journey was off to a bumpy start.
Fortunately, they reached a coral-rich zone and began their underwater exploration.
Diving into the deep blue, one
of the explorers came across vibrant coral reefs teeming with life. (Image 2)
Beautiful clownfish danced around sea anemones, and the diver admired the
delicate underwater world, knowing that nature always held secrets.
As they swam further, they were
startled to find a giant stone head — a forgotten relic from a sunken
civilization. (Image 3) It was clear that the sea had stories to tell from
centuries ago. The divers documented the discovery, realizing they were swimming
through history.
Just as they were about to turn
back, one of the team spotted something glittering in the sand. It was a chest
— a treasure chest filled with ancient coins and jewels! (Image 4) The
excitement was beyond words. They had found what many had searched for but
never discovered.
The team returned to shore,
exhausted but thrilled. (Image 5) With big smiles, they celebrated their
unforgettable adventure. Not just because they found treasure, but because they
explored the mysteries of the sea and came back stronger and more united.
a. women
empowerment
b. women power
c. women at
work
d. women at
home
2. Identify the three jobs where the same percentage of
women work.
a. b.
c. d.
3. In which field of work is women’s involvement the second
highest?
a.
Logistics
b. Home maker
c. Medicine
d.
Administration/Human resource
4. Percentage of women working in
finance
is the same as .
a. Home maker
b. Information
Technology
c. Technical
Field
d. Administration/Human
Resources
5. What is the difference between the percentage of women
working in Logistics and Medicine?
a. 8
b. 11
c. 13
d. 5
1. What is the chart about?
Answer: c. women at work
✔ The title
and data clearly show it's about the different work areas women are involved
in.
2. Identify the three jobs
where the same percentage of women work.
We are looking for equal percentage values. According to the chart:
- Information Technology (3%)
- Environmental (3%)
- Technical Field (3%)
Answer:
a. Information Technology
b. Environmental
c. Technical Field
3. In which field of work is
women’s involvement the second highest?
- Highest: Home maker (46%)
- Second highest: Logistics (13%)
Answer: a. Logistics
4. Percentage of women
working in finance is the same as
- Finance: 11%
- Administration/Human Resources: 11%
Answer: d.
Administration/Human Resources
5. What is the difference
between the percentage of women working in Logistics anMedicine?
- Logistics: 13%
- Medicine: 5%
- Difference: 13 - 5 = 8
Answer: a. 8
J. Read the given slogans and
match them appropriately with their theme.
1. One for all and all for one -
Junk food
2. Limit your fast food
otherwise it would be your last food - Save water
3. Restricting a woman restricts
the growth of the family - Cleanliness
4. Clean and green make perfect
scenet - Woman empowerment
5. It takes a lot of blue to
stay green – Unity
One for all and all for one - Unity
Limit your fast food otherwise it would be your last food - Junk
food
Restricting a woman restricts the growth of the family - Woman
empowerment
Clean and green make perfect scenet - Cleanliness
It takes a lot of blue to stay green - Save water
K. Look at the images of
familiar advertisements given below. Identify the products and
try to frame your own slogans for each one of them.
1. Ice Cream 🍦
- "Scoop into Happiness!"
- "Cool Down with a Creamy Crown!"
- "One Bite, Infinite Delight!"
- "Taste the Chill, Feel the Thrill!"
2. Pen 🖊️
- "Write Your Story, One Stroke at a Time!"
- "Ink Your Imagination!"
- "From Thoughts to Paper – Smoothly!"
- "A Pen That Speaks for You!"
3. Phone 📱
- "Stay Connected, Stay Ahead!"
- "Your World in Your Palm!"
- "Talk Smart, Live Smarter!"
- "More Than a Phone – It’s a Lifestyle!"
4. Toothbrush 🪥
- "Bright Smile, Fresh Start!"
- "Brush Away the Blues!"
- "Power Up Your Pearly Whites!"
- "Because Your Smile Deserves the Best!"
L. Look at the pictures given
below and frame your own slogans:
First Image (Hand closing a dripping tap)
💧 "Save
Water, Secure the Future!"
- Highlights the importance of water conservation.
Second Image (Hands joined in unity)
🤝 "Together
We Stand, Stronger We Grow!"
- Emphasizes unity, teamwork, and collective strength.
Third Image (Hands holding the Earth)
🌍 "Protect
the Planet, Preserve Our Tomorrow!"
- Focuses on environmental protection and sustainability.
Fourth Image
"Confidence Wide Open,
Thumbs Up to Life!"
M. Exercise:
1. Letter of Complaint to the
Head of the School (About Missing Bicycle)
Ravi Kumar
Class 8, Section B
Government Middle School
Anna Nagar, Madurai – 625020
ravikumar08@gmail.com
16 April 2025
The Headmaster / Headmistress
Government Middle School
Anna Nagar, Madurai – 625020
Sir / Madam,
Subject: Complaint about missing bicycle from school premises – Reg.
I am a student of Class 8-B
in your school. I would like to bring to your notice that I parked my bicycle
inside the school premises on the morning of 16th April 2025, near the cycle
stand. However, when I came to pick it up after school hours, I found that it
was missing. I searched the surroundings thoroughly but could not find it.
I kindly request you to take
necessary action to investigate the matter and guide me on how to proceed
further. I also request you to ensure proper security arrangements to avoid
such incidents in the future.
Thank you.
Yours faithfully,
Ravi Kumar
2. Complaint to PWD Officer
(Regarding Cleanliness in Children’s Park)
Ayesha Rahman
No. 12, Green Street
Nehru Nagar, Coimbatore – 641001
ayeshar08@gmail.com
16 April 2025
The Officer,
PWD Department,
Coimbatore Municipal Office,
Coimbatore – 641001
Sir / Madam,
Subject: Complaint about poor cleanliness in Children’s Park – Reg.
I am a resident of Nehru
Nagar, Coimbatore. I wish to bring to your attention that the Children’s Park
in our locality has not been cleaned and maintained properly for the past few
weeks. Garbage is found scattered around, and the play equipment is dusty and
broken in some places. The lack of maintenance is making it unsafe and
unhealthy for children.
I kindly request you to take
immediate steps to clean the park regularly and restore its condition so that
children can enjoy it safely.
Thank you.
Yours faithfully,
Ayesha Rahman
3. Letter to the Manager of a
Newspaper (Ordering Subscription for School Library)
Mr. R. Prakash
Librarian,
Sunrise Matriculation School,
Trichy Road, Salem – 636004
sunriselibrary@gmail.com
16 April 2025
The Manager,
The Daily Times,
Chennai – 600002
Sir / Madam,
Subject: Order for annual newspaper subscription – Reg.
On behalf of our school
library, I would like to place an order for a yearly subscription to your
reputed daily newspaper The Daily Times. We require one copy of your
newspaper to be delivered on all working days to the address mentioned above.
The subscription is intended for our school library, to help our students stay
informed about current affairs.
Kindly let us know the total
cost of the annual subscription and the payment procedure.
Thank you.
Yours faithfully,
R. Prakash
A. Complete the sentences in
present tense forms.
1. Saravanan always
…………….(go) for a walk in the morning.
2. We ……………… (gather) here
for a meeting and the chair person is yet to arrive.
3. Aruna ……. eagerly ……………… (wait)
to meet her friend since morning.
4. Sheeba ……………… (move) to a
new house next week.
5. Naseera ……………..(attend)
music classes regularly.
6. Ilakiya and
Adhira……………(enjoy) each other's company very much.
7. Mani …………..(work) in this
school for five years.
8. It…………(pour) outside now.
- Saravanan always goes for a walk in the morning.
- We are gathering here for a meeting and the
chairperson is yet to arrive.
- Aruna has been eagerly waiting to meet her friend
since morning.
- Sheeba is moving to a new house next week.
- Naseera attends music classes regularly.
- Ilakiya and Adhira enjoy each other's company very
much.
- Mani has been working in this school for five
years.
- It is pouring outside now.
B.
Complete the sentences in past tense forms.
1.
I …………..(go) to her place on foot.
2.
The children …………… (play) in the ground when the teacher arrived.
3.
They …………….. (request) him when the manager arrived.
4.
If you ………………… (work) hard, you would have won the relay match
5.
Joanna and Joy ……..already………. (leave) for Ooty, when the others reached the
station.
6.
We all ………….. (sing) in the choir last week.
- I went to her place on foot.
- The children were playing in the ground when the
teacher arrived.
- They had requested him when the manager arrived.
- If you had worked hard, you would have won the
relay match.
- Joanna and Joy had already left for Ooty, when the
others reached the station.
- We all sang in the choir last week.
- Nancy asked for help.
- The people were waiting for the train.
C.
Fill in the blanks using the verbs in the brackets in the future form.
1.
We __________ not __________to the market, in case it rains. (go)
2.
Keerthi __________his work by next week.(do)
3.
The peon__________ the bell by the time I reach the school.(ring)
4.
I__________ my sister's house next April if I go to Uttarkhand. (visit)
5.
If you listen carefully, you__________ my point. (understand)
6.
By next year, I __________in Chennai for fifteen years. (live)
7.
The new edition of this book__________ out shortly. (come)
8.
She hopes you__________ her. (help)
- We will not go to the market, in case it rains.
- Keerthi will do his work by next week.
- The peon will have rung the bell by the time I
reach the school.
- I will visit my sister's house next April if I go
to Uttarkhand.
- You will understand.
- By next year, I will have lived in Chennai for
fifteen years.
- The new edition of this book will come out shortly.
- She hopes you will help her.
D.
Underline the verbs and identify the tense forms.
1.
I am working hard day and night. ………………………………….……..
2.
The Moon revolves around the Earth. ………………………………….……..
3.
Were the milk men milking the cow? ………………………………….……..
4.
He received your messages last night. ………………………………….……..
5.
I have been ill for a couple of days. ………………………………….……..
- am working – Present Continuous Tense
- revolves – Simple Present Tense
- Were...milking – Past Continuous Tense
- received – Simple Past Tense
- have been – Present Perfect Tense
E.
In the following passage, some words are missing. Choose the correct words from
the
given options to complete the passage.
Raghav
(a) ________ in a middle class family. He is a (b) ________boy of 8.
His
mother (c) ________ as a software engineer in an MNC. (d) ________ is his
favourite
hobby. He (e) ________ the first prize in school level competition for drawing
last
week. He (f) ________ drawing at the age of 3. His mother (g) ________he
(h)
________ a great painter in future.
(a)
is born
(b) school-going
(c) Drawing
(d) drawing
(e) won
(f) started
(g) hopes
(h) will become
F.
Editing the Passage (Correct Tense Forms)
When
Anand reach Arun's place, his
friends
have arrived already. Arun
introduces
Anand to them. Arun's brother
buy
some snacks from the market.
Arun
serving it to all his friends. Then
they
all sat together to planning their holidays.
Arun
have a cottage in Ooty, so
they
all plan to go to Ooty during the holidays.
“Would
we have a good time?, asked Arun.
They
all cheerfully say, “Yes!”
|
Incorrect
word |
Correct
word |
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Reach |
reached |
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Have |
had |
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Introduces |
introduced |
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Buy |
bought |
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Serving |
served |
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Planning |
plan |
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Have |
has |
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Plan |
planned |
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Would |
Will |
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say |
said |
G.
Read the story and rewrite it using the past tense.
Juno
the elephant is lonely and tries to make friends with the other animals in the
forest.
But, the other animals refuse to play with Juno because of his size. One day,
all
the
animals are running away from Dera the tiger who is eating everyone he finds.
Juno
goes
and gives Dera a swift kick. Dera immediately runs away. Juno is now everyone's
friend.
Juno
the elephant was lonely and tried to make friends with the other animals in the
forest. But, the other animals refused to play with Juno because of his size.
One day, all the animals were running away from Dera the tiger who was eating
everyone he found. Juno went and gave Dera a swift kick. Dera immediately ran
away. Juno was now everyone's friend.
H.
Tense Practice Sentences Instructions to classmates:
- Please complete your classwork on time.
- Keep your notebooks neat and clean.
Discontinued
habits:
- I used to watch cartoons every morning.
- I used to bite my nails when I was nervous.
Requests
to classmates/friends:
- Can you lend me your English notebook?
- Please help me revise for the test tomorrow.
Dreams:
- I want to become a scientist.
- I hope to travel around the world one day.
Lesson Plan: Empowered Women - Navigating the World
Subject: English Literature
Class: 10 th Grade
Duration: 45 minutes
Topic: INSV Tarini - All-Women Navy Crew Circumnavigation
1. Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, the teacher aims to help students:
- Understand the historical significance of the INSV Tarini expedition
- Learn about women's empowerment through real-life examples
- Develop reading comprehension skills through narrative text
- Appreciate the courage and determination required for challenging expeditions
- Understand technical aspects of sailing and navigation
2. Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- Apply courage and determination in their daily challenges and academic pursuits
- Demonstrate teamwork skills in group activities and projects
- Show respect for gender equality in their interactions with peers
- Use problem-solving skills when facing difficulties in studies or life
- Appreciate Indian achievements and feel proud of their country's accomplishments
- Practice perseverance when faced with obstacles in their personal goals
3. Introduction (5 minutes)
Engaging Questions:
- "Have you ever heard of someone sailing around the entire world? What do you think are the challenges they might face?"
- "Can you name some famous Indian women who have made the country proud?"
- "What comes to your mind when you hear 'women empowerment'?"
- "Do you think sailing in the ocean is easy? What skills would you need?"
- "Have you ever worked as a team to solve a problem? How did it help?"
4. Reading and Understanding (8 minutes)
New Vocabulary with Meanings:
| Word | Meaning | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Circumnavigate | To travel all the way around something, especially the Earth | The crew circumnavigated the globe in 254 days |
| Indigenously | Naturally; innately; produced within the country | The boat was built indigenously in India |
| Skippered | Acted as captain of a vessel | Lt. Cdr. Vartika Joshi skippered the crew |
| Expedition | Journey made for exploration or adventure | The expedition lasted for 254 days |
| Replenishment | Restoration of supplies to former level | They stopped for replenishment of food and water |
| Apprehensive | Anxious or fearful about something unpleasant | Families were apprehensive about the dangerous journey |
| Auxiliary | Additional; used as backup | They didn't use any auxiliary means of propulsion |
| Bio-luminescence | Production of light by living organisms | They witnessed bio-luminescence in the ocean |
5. Mind Map
INSV TARINI EXPEDITION
|
┌─────────────────┼─────────────────┐
│ │ │
THE BOAT THE CREW THE JOURNEY
│ │ │
┌────┴────┐ ┌────┴────┐ ┌────┴────┐
│ │ │ │ │ │
55-foot Built in 6 Women Led by 254 Days 5 Legs
Sailing Goa by Officers Vartika Start: 4 Ports
Vessel Aquarius Joshi Sep 2017 Stopovers
Shipyard End:
May 2018
│ │ │
Named after Trained for Challenges:
Tara-Tarini 3 years at • Storms
Temple INWTC Mumbai • Equipment repair
& Kochi • Teamwork
• Food management
6. Consolidation and Presentation (8 minutes)
Summary of the Lesson:
The lesson presents the inspiring story of India's first all-women naval crew who circumnavigated the globe aboard INSV Tarini. Led by Lt. Cdr. Vartika Joshi, the six-member team completed this historic 254-day journey from September 2017 to May 2018. The expedition was part of the Navika Sagar Parikrama project, aimed at promoting women empowerment and showcasing India's maritime capabilities.
The crew underwent rigorous three-year training at naval centers in Mumbai and Kochi. They faced numerous challenges including severe storms, equipment failures, and the psychological pressure of being constantly watched by the nation. Their success broke many stereotypes and proved that gender doesn't determine one's ability to achieve extraordinary feats.
The expedition also served environmental purposes by collecting meteorological data and monitoring marine pollution. The story emphasizes values of teamwork, honesty, determination, and national pride.
7. Reinforcement (5 minutes)
Additional Information:
- Historical Context: This was the first time an all-women crew from any country circumnavigated the globe
- Technical Achievement: The boat was equipped with advanced Raymarine navigation systems and satellite communication
- Environmental Impact: The expedition used renewable energy sources and contributed to climate research
- International Recognition: The achievement was recognized globally and inspired women worldwide
- Cultural Significance: Four of the six crew members were from mountainous regions, making their ocean mastery even more remarkable
- Safety Measures: The crew followed strict rules of circumnavigation without using auxiliary engines
- Global Route: They covered major oceans including the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans
8. Evaluation
a) Lower Order Thinking Question (Knowledge/Comprehension)
Question: "What does INSV stand for, and when was INSV Tarini commissioned to the Indian Navy service?"
Expected Answer: INSV stands for Indian Naval Ship Vessel. INSV Tarini was commissioned to the Indian Navy service on 18 February 2017.
b) Middle Order Thinking Question (Application/Analysis)
Question: "Analyze the challenges faced by the crew during their expedition and explain how teamwork helped them overcome these difficulties."
Expected Answer: The crew faced storms with 9-10 meter high waves, equipment breakdowns, food and water management issues, and psychological pressure. Teamwork helped them by allowing different members to contribute their skills - some would heat water and gloves during storms while others maintained watch, they could discuss multiple solutions to problems, and they supported each other emotionally during difficult times.
c) Higher Order Thinking Question (Synthesis/Evaluation)
Question: "Evaluate the significance of this expedition for women empowerment in India and create a plan for how similar achievements can inspire more women to pursue challenging careers."
Expected Answer: This expedition broke gender stereotypes by proving women can handle extreme physical and mental challenges. It can inspire more women by: creating awareness programs in schools, establishing mentorship programs, providing equal opportunities in defense services, showcasing role models through media, and implementing policies that support women in non-traditional fields.
9. Remedial Teaching
Strategy for Slow Learners:
- Visual Aids: Use maps, pictures of the boat, and route diagrams to help visual learners understand the journey
- Simplified Language: Break down complex sentences into shorter, simpler ones
- Peer Support: Pair slow learners with advanced students for reading and discussion
- Repetition: Repeat key concepts multiple times using different examples
- Interactive Activities: Use role-play where students act as crew members discussing challenges
- Step-by-Step Approach: Break the lesson into smaller segments with frequent comprehension checks
- Audio Support: Read aloud important passages with proper emphasis and pacing
- Real-life Connections: Connect the story to students' own experiences of teamwork and overcoming challenges
10. Writing Activity (8 minutes)
Writing Task: "Imagine you are one of the crew members of INSV Tarini. Write a diary entry (150-200 words) describing one challenging day during your expedition. Include:
- The challenge you faced
- How you felt
- How your team helped you
- What you learned from the experience"
Guidelines:
- Use first-person narrative
- Include descriptive language about the sea and weather
- Show emotions and team spirit
- End with a positive note about overcoming difficulties
11. Follow-up Activities
Homework Assignment:
- Research Task: Find information about one other Indian woman who has achieved something extraordinary in any field (sports, science, arts, etc.) and prepare a 2-minute presentation
Additional Activities:
- Creative Project: Design a poster promoting women empowerment with the slogan "She Can, She Will, She Did" featuring the INSV Tarini crew
- Interview Simulation: Prepare questions you would ask Lt. Cdr. Vartika Joshi if you met her
- Map Work: On a world map, trace the route taken by INSV Tarini and mark the four ports where they stopped
Extended Learning:
- Group Discussion: Organize a class debate on "Traditional gender roles vs. Modern opportunities for women"
- Community Connection: Invite a local woman achiever to speak to the class about her journey and challenges
Assessment Criteria:
- Understanding of content (25%)
- Vocabulary usage (20%)
- Participation in discussions (20%)
- Writing quality (20%)
- Application of learning (15%)
Resources Needed:
- World map
- Pictures of INSV Tarini
- Audio-visual equipment for presentations
- Chart paper for mind mapping
- Markers and colored pencils
