Unit -5 – Little Cyclone : The Story of a Grizzly Cub
Video Explainer of the lesson
Warm up :
Work with a partner and discuss the following questions. Share your views with the class.
1. Why are some animals
endangered?
Some animals become endangered because of
hunting, loss of forest habitats, pollution, and climate change. Human
activities such as deforestation and poaching are the main reasons.
2. Why do wild animals from
the forest often enter the human living spaces?
Wild animals enter human living areas when
their natural habitats are destroyed or when they search for food and water.
Expansion of cities and farms reduces their living space.
3. Are animals happy in
wildlife rehabilitation centres?
Animals may not be completely happy in
rehabilitation centres because they miss their freedom. However, they are safe,
cared for, and treated well until they can return to the wild.
4. Can a rehab animal survive
in the wild?
Yes, if the animal is properly trained and
still remembers its natural instincts, it can survive. But some animals raised
in captivity find it difficult to adjust to the wild.
5. How many types of bear do
you think are there living in the world today?
There are eight types of bears in the world:
- American Black Bear
- Brown Bear (Grizzly Bear)
- Polar Bear
- Asiatic Black Bear
- Sloth Bear
- Sun Bear
- Spectacled Bear
- Giant Panda
Vocabulary
A. Use the following phrases
in sentences of your own.
earn one's name
in the rear of
to see one fight
devoid of
air and manner
quick as a flash
in wild haste
make a pass
- Earn one’s name – Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam earned his name
as the “Missile Man of India.”
- In the rear of – The playground is situated in the rear of
the school building.
- To see one fight – The crowd gathered around the ring to
see the boxers fight.
- Devoid of – The desert is devoid of vegetation.
- Air and manner – The teacher’s air and manner showed her
confidence.
- Quick as a flash – The cat jumped onto the wall quick as a
flash.
- In wild haste – The children ran in wild haste when it
began to rain.
- Make a pass – The footballer made a pass to his teammate
near the goalpost.
B. Now refer a dictionary and
find idioms on the following animals, birds and insects.
Learn their meanings and
share what you have learnt with your class. Try to frame illustrative sentences
with those idioms. Find opportunities to use them in your everyday
conversations.
1.lion 2.mouse 3.parrot 4.fox
5.hawk 6.snake 7.monkey 8.dog
9.snail 10.bee
|
Animal |
Idiom |
Meaning |
Example Sentence |
|
Lion |
As brave as a lion |
Very brave |
The soldier was as brave as
a lion in the battlefield. |
|
Mouse |
As quiet as a mouse |
Very silent |
The students were as quiet
as a mouse during the test. |
|
Parrot |
Parrot fashion |
Repeat without
understanding |
He learned the poem parrot
fashion. |
|
Fox |
As sly as a fox |
Very cunning |
The thief was as sly as a
fox. |
|
Hawk |
Watch like a hawk |
Watch very closely |
The manager watched the
workers like a hawk. |
|
Snake |
Snake in the grass |
A hidden enemy |
Beware of him; he is a
snake in the grass. |
|
Monkey |
Monkey business |
Mischievous or dishonest
activity |
Stop that monkey business
and do your homework. |
|
Dog |
Every dog has its day |
Everyone gets a chance to
succeed |
Don’t worry; every dog has
its day. |
|
Snail |
At a snail’s pace |
Very slowly |
The traffic was moving at a
snail’s pace. |
|
Bee |
As busy as a bee |
Very active or hardworking |
My mother is always as busy
as a bee in the kitchen. |
C. Based on your reading,
answer the following questions in a paragraph of about 100—150 words each.
1. Describe the appearance of
Little Cyclone.
2. What does the fight Little
Cyclone and his brother put up, tell you about the nature of grizzly bears?
3. "If any of you fellows think there is anything
coming to you from me, come and take it". How did Little Cyclone prove
this?
4. Describe the confrontation
between Little Czar and Little Cyclone.
1. Describe the appearance of
Little Cyclone.
Little Cyclone was a small
grizzly cub from Alaska. He had a thick coat of grizzly-gray fluffy hair and
two sparkling black eyes that shone like jet beads. His nose was short and
pudgy, giving him a cute appearance. Except for his high shoulders, he looked
like a big bundle of grey fur standing on four short legs. Though small in
size, he possessed strong claws and the true grizzly spirit. His roguish and
droll appearance made him look adorable, but his courage and strength showed
that he was not to be underestimated.
2. What does the fight Little
Cyclone and his brother put up tell you about the nature of grizzly bears?
When the cubs were captured
after their mother was shot, both fought fiercely to protect themselves. They
bit, scratched, and resisted with all their might. One cub even fought so
ferociously that his captor had to let him go. This shows that grizzly bears
are naturally brave, strong-willed, and full of fighting spirit. Even when
small, they are not afraid of danger. Their courage and determination are part
of their nature, proving that grizzlies are born fighters who never give up
easily.
3. “If any of you fellows
think there is anything coming to you from me, come and take it.” How did
Little Cyclone prove this?
When Little Cyclone was
released into the Bears’ Nursery, he fearlessly stood in the centre, showing no
sign of fear. A European brown bear cub, Little Czar, came forward and struck
him playfully, but Cyclone immediately hit back with his paw, making Czar flee
in fear. Then a black bear cub, twice his size, attacked him, but Cyclone
struck back with such power that the bear ran away and climbed the cliff. By
bravely meeting every challenge, Cyclone proved his words true and earned
respect from all the bears in the Nursery.
4. Describe the confrontation
between Little Czar and Little Cyclone.
Little Czar, a European brown
bear cub, was mischievous and bold. When Little Cyclone arrived at the Nursery,
Czar approached him and tried to test his courage by giving him a blow on the
ear. But Little Cyclone, quick as a flash, struck back with his right paw,
hitting Czar hard on the head. Surprised and frightened by the unexpected
counterattack, Czar ran away in wild haste. This short encounter proved that
Cyclone was fearless and strong despite his small size, earning the respect of
all other bears.
D. Telling the Story Again.
Little Cyclone was a grizzly
cub from ____________earned his name ____________ When his mother was fired at,
they ____________The next day at sunrise the two orphans found themselves at
____________ One of them escaped ____________ So the captor let him go. But the
other cub was ____________ and taken to the ____________ at New York. The
Zoological Park had ____________ Usually a newcomer is badly scared on his
first day but ____________ When the box was opened he stood up with
courage_________________Cyclone courageously met every____________ In less than
an hour all the other bears understood ____________ From then on Little
Cyclone's position was ____________.
Little Cyclone was a grizzly
cub from Alaska who earned his name by the
vigour of his resistance to ill-treatment.
When his mother was fired at, they ran away
as fast as they could. The next day at sunrise the two orphans found themselves in the hands of
men. One of them escaped by fighting so
fiercely. So the captor let him go. But the other cub was caught, chained, and
taken to the Zoological Park at New York. The Zoological Park had a Bears’ Nursery with several cubs. Usually a newcomer is badly scared on his first day but Cyclone was different.
When the box was opened he stood up with courage and looked around bravely. Cyclone
courageously met every attack from the other
bears. In less than an hour all the other
bears understood his strength and courage. From then on Little Cyclone’s position was assured and respected.
E. Choose the correct answer.
1. Little Cyclone is a
grizzly cub who earned his name by his ____________
a)
appearance and behaviour.
b)
vigour of resistence to ill-treatment.
c)
speed and courage.
d)
escape from a cyclone.
2. The nervous captor let one
bear go because ________________
a)
he was afraid of bears.
b)
he did not have proper equipment to seize him.
c)
the bear fought so fiercely.
d)
the bear escaped and ran away.
3. Little Cyclone was rescued
by the ____________
a)
members of the Blue Cross. b) friendly hands of the Zoological Society.
c)
members of the National Zoo. d) volunteers from New York.
4. Little Czar was a
___________
a)
good natured European brown bear. b) grizzly cub from Alaska.
c)
furry little Polar bear. d) North American black bear.
5. Little Cyclone will fight
any other bear in ____________ notice.
a)
10 minutes b) 15 minutes c) 03 seconds' d) 10 seconds'
- Little Cyclone is a grizzly
cub who earned his name by his
✅ (b) vigour of resistance to ill-treatment. - The nervous captor let one
bear go because
✅ (c) the bear fought so fiercely. - Little Cyclone was rescued by
the
✅ (b) friendly hands of the Zoological Society. - Little Czar was a
✅ (a) good-natured European brown bear. - Little Cyclone will fight any
other bear in
✅ (c) 03 seconds’ notice.
F. Learn the following idioms
on bears.
1.
Hungry as a
bear – After playing football for two hours,
Rahul was as hungry as a bear.
2.
Gruff as a
bear – My neighbour is as gruff as a bear in
the mornings before he has his tea.
3.
Take the bear
by the tooth – She took the bear by the
tooth when she agreed to debate with the principal.
4.
As busy as a
hibernating bear – During the holidays, I
was as busy as a hibernating bear and did nothing all day.
5.
A bear hug – When her brother returned from college, she gave him a
warm bear hug.
6.
A bear market – Investors are worried because the stock market has
turned into a bear market.
