ARMY PUBLIC SCHOOL ,DELHI CANTT

ENGLISH

CLASS-VI

SHORT MODULE FOR CLASS –PT I

LR-UNIT 1 FABLE AND FOLK TALES

A Bottle of Dew-

Extra questions

1. What funny idea did Rama Natha have?

Rama Natha had a funny idea that there was some magic potion
that could turn any object into gold. He spent all his time to learn
about this potion. People often cheated him promising to tell him
about it, but he did not give up.

2. Why was Madhumati worried?

Answer

Rama Natha was frantic to know about the magic potion because he
believed that it could change any object into gold. People cheated
him promising to tell him about the magic potion. Madhumati was
worried because Rama Natha was spending too much money and
time on finding the potion.

3. What did the sage tell Rama Natha to do with five litres of
morning dew?
Answer

The sage told Rama Natha to collect five litres of dew and bring it to
him, he would chant some magic words which will turn it into the
magic potion. A drop of it will turn any object into gold.

4. What did the sage tell Rama Natha about the magic
potion?

The sage told Rama Natha that he had heard on his Himalayan tours
about the magic potion. It was that with a magic potion, one could
make much gold.

5. What special instructions did the sage give to Rama

Natha?

The sage told Rama Natha to plant a banana plant and water it
regularly with his own hands. He told him he could plant as many
banana plants but he should look after them himself. He should
collect five liters of dew from the leaves.

6. Why was Madhumati worried?

Rama Natha was frantic to know about the magic potion because he
believed that it could change any object into gold. People cheated
him promising to tell him about the magic potion. Madhumati was
worried because Rama Natha was spending too much money and
time on finding the potion.

[Link] the passage given below and answer the questions that follow.

I will chant some magic words, which will turn it into the magic
potion. A drop of the potion will change any object into gold.”
Rama Natha was worried, “But winter is only for a few months.”

Questions:

(a) What does the word ‘it’ stand for?

(b) What does the word ‘chant’ mean?

(c) Which part of speech is the word ‘object’?

(d) Why was Rama Natha worried?

(e) Name the lesson from which the above extract been
taken.

Answer

(a) The word ‘it’ stands for -the dew collected by Rama Natha.
 (b) The word ‘chant’ means to repeat or sing a word or a phrase.

(c) The word ‘object’ is a common noun.

(d) Rama Natha was worried because winter is only for a few
months.

(e) The extract has been taken from the lesson, ‘A Bottle of Dew’ by
Sudha Murty.

The Raven And The Fox

In "The Raven and the Fox," a raven boasts about its beautiful voice and
holds a piece of cheese, while a fox, drawn to the raven's pride, uses flattery
to trick it into dropping the cheese. The fox then feigns interest in the raven's
voice and the raven, blinded by vanity, opens its mouth to sing, allowing the
fox to snatch the cheese. This fable teaches that flattery can be dangerous
and that we should be cautious about trusting those who flatter us.

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

The Raven's Pride:

The raven is proud of its voice and holds a piece of cheese.
The Fox's Flattery:
The fox, seeing the cheese, starts complimenting the raven's voice and beauty.
The Raven's Vanity:
The raven, flattered by the fox's words, believes the fox is sincere and opens its mouth to
sing.
The Outcome:
The raven loses the cheese and is left with nothing, demonstrating the dangers of vanity
and flattery.
The Moral:
The fable teaches us to be wary of those who flatter us and to be careful not to let pride get
in the way of making good decisions.
EXTRACT BASED QUESTIONS:
Mr Raven was perched upon a limb,
And Reynard the Fox looked up at him;
For the Raven held in his great big beak,
A morsel the Fox would go far to seek.

Question 1. Where did Mr. Raven sit?

(a) on a table
(b) in the branch
(c) near the forest
(d) on a branch [correct]

Question 2. What was in Raven’s mouth?

(a) a piece of cake

(b) a morsel [correct]
(c) biscuit
(d) bread

Question 3. What for did the Fox look at the Raven?

(a) for food. [correct ]

(b) for leaves
(c) to pay respect to him
(d) none of the above

Question 4. How did the beak look?

(a) big
(b) great
(c) great beak
(d) black beak[correct]

Q2. What did the Fox do to fool the Raven?

He called Raven handsome with growing feathers. It would be great

if he could sing to become the King of birds in the woods.

Q3. What did the Fox suggest?

One must not get flattered by sweet words, and fall into false pride
which is unwise to do so.

RAMA TO THE RESCUE:

The "Rama to the Rescue" is a narrative that revolves around the Hindu
deity Rama's heroic actions in rescuing his wife, Sita, from the clutches of
Ravana, a powerful demon king. The story is often used to illustrate the
concept of good versus evil, with Rama representing righteousness and
Ravana representing evil. It's a common story in Indian education and culture,
and its context is within the framework of Hindu mythology and the epic
Ramayana.

[Link] did Rama hear his name?

Rama heard his name when the husband asked the wife what she would call
their son if he were not in the house but on the street. The wife then started
shouting, calling out “Rama’s” name, which alerted the village Kotwal.
2. Why did the thief say he would have to wait?

The thief said he would have to wait because the husband and wife
were constantly whispering to each other and were still awake. The
thief couldn’t rob them because the would easily get to know about
it.

How did the man and woman save themselves from being
robbed?

The man and his wife by their cleverness saved themselves from
being robbed.
In spite of the thief being inside, he could not rob them because
they did not fall asleep but pretended to be calling out the name of
their child who was not even born. They called ‘Rama’ so loudly that
‘Rama’, the Kotwal came rushing to there rescue.

WRITING SECTION

PARAGRAPH WRITING:

The Importance of Healthy Eating

Healthy eating is important for everyone, especially for students. Eating a
balanced diet with fruits, vegetables, grains, and proteins gives us the
energy we need to stay active and focused in school. Healthy foods help our
bodies grow strong and keep our minds sharp. Junk food, like chips and
candy, might taste good, but they can make us feel tired and sick if we eat
them too often. Drinking plenty of water and eating nutritious meals helps us
feel our best and perform well in our studies. By making healthy food
choices, we can improve our health and well-being, both now and in the
future.
OTHER TOPICS:

1. The Importance of Saving Water

Discuss why conserving water is essential and the role students can play in
ensuring its conservation at home and school.

2. My Favorite Book and What It Taught Me

Describe your favorite book, why you like it, and the valuable lessons you
learned from it.

3. A Day in the Life of a Bird

Imagine you are a bird for a day. Describe what your day would look like,
where you would go, and what you would see.

4. The Role of Technology in Education

Explore how technology, like computers and tablets, has changed the way
students learn and the benefits and drawbacks of these changes.

5. The Importance of Healthy Eating

Explain why it is important to eat healthy food and how it affects our daily
life, especially for students.

6. My Dream Career and Why I Chose It

Write about the career you aspire to have in the future, what inspired you to
choose it, and how you plan to achieve your goal.

7. A Memorable Family Vacation

Describe a vacation you took with your family that was particularly
memorable, including where you went and what made it special.

8. The Impact of Plastic Pollution

Discuss the effects of plastic pollution on the environment and suggest ways
students can contribute to reducing plastic waste.

9. The Benefits of Reading Books Regularly

Explain why reading books is a good habit and how it can benefit students
both academically and personally.

10. How I Overcame a Challenge in School

Write about a challenge you faced in school, how you overcame it, and what
you learned from the experience.
GRAMMAR:

SENTENCES: KIND OF SENTENCES

NOUNS

NOUNS:NUMBER

NOTE : TO BE DONE FROM THE GRAMMAR BOOK

WORKSHEETS

1. If you want to succeed, you must work hard.

Sentence Type: _______________________
Hint: This sentence gives a suggestion or advice rather than asking, stating,
or expressing emotion.

2. I wonder why the sky changes color at sunset.

Sentence Type: _______________________
Hint: This sentence expresses curiosity or thought.

3. How amazing it is to see the aurora borealis!

Sentence Type: _______________________
Hint: This sentence shows amazement about something beautiful or
extraordinary.

4. Finish your homework before you play video games.

Sentence Type: _______________________
Hint: This sentence gives a command or instruction.

5. Can you tell me the best way to solve this problem?

Sentence Type: _______________________
Hint: This sentence asks for information or advice.

6. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in space?

Sentence Type: _______________________
Hint: This sentence asks about an experience or thought.

7. Let’s go for a walk in the park after lunch.

Sentence Type: _______________________
Hint: This sentence makes a suggestion or proposal.
8. What an incredible achievement that was for the team!
Sentence Type: _______________________
Hint: This sentence expresses strong feelings about a notable
accomplishment.

9. Do not forget to feed the dog this evening.

Sentence Type: _______________________
Hint: This sentence issues a reminder or command.

10. Why didn’t you attend the art class yesterday?

Sentence Type: _______________________
Hint: This sentence seeks an explanation for an action.

ANSWER

1. If you want to succeed, you must work hard.

Sentence Type: Imperative
2. I wonder why the sky changes color at sunset.
Sentence Type: Interrogative
3. How amazing it is to see the aurora borealis!
Sentence Type: Exclamatory
4. Finish your homework before you play video games.
Sentence Type: Imperative
5. Can you tell me the best way to solve this problem?
Sentence Type: Interrogative
6. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in space?
Sentence Type: Interrogative
7. Let’s go for a walk in the park after lunch.
Sentence Type: Imperative
8. What an incredible achievement that was for the team!
Sentence Type: Exclamatory
9. Do not forget to feed the dog this evening.
Sentence Type: Imperative
10. Why didn’t you attend the art class yesterday?
Sentence Type: Interrogative

WORKSHEET 2
Fill in the Blanks with Appropriate Nouns
Instructions: Complete the sentences with appropriate nouns and specify
their type.

1. The __________ (collective) of students gathered for the annual event.

2. __________ (proper) is a virtue that everyone should practice.
3. The __________ (material) used in this sculpture is marble.
4. __________ (common) are often found in urban areas.
5. The __________ (abstract) of love can be expressed in many ways.
ANSWERS:
[Link] (Collective)
[Link] (Abstract)
[Link] (Material)
[Link] (Common)
[Link] (Abstract)

WORK SHEET 3
Match the singular and plural nouns:
a. Child – Children
b. Goose – Geese
c. Tooth – Teeth
d. Man – Men
e. Sheep – Sheep

Write the plural form of these singular nouns:

a. Dog – Dogs
b. Mouse – Mice
c. Potato – Potatoes
d. Baby – Babies
e. Leaf – Leaves

Write the singular form of these plural nouns:

a. Teeth – Tooth
b. Women – Woman
c. Feet – Foot
d. Men – Man
e. Children – Child

Rewrite the following sentences using the correct form of the noun:
 a. The boy played with two toy cars. (singular form)
b. I saw five deer in the park. (plural form)
c. She has a collection of stamps. (plural form)
d. The cat chased the mouse. (singular form)