A SKILL-BASED COURSE IN COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH

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Vinita Kumar
Formerly with
Tagore International School, New Delhi
Naval Public School, New Delhi
Academic Coordinator, Amity International School, New Delhi

Prabha Sharma Marium Dushka

M.A. (English) Graduate in English
Formerly with Johnson Language and Linguistics,
Grammar School, Queen Mary, University
Hyderabad of London

CREATIVE KIDS EDU SOLUTIONS PVT. LTD.

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 PREFACE
FOR THE TEACHER
This book, as the name suggests, is a handy aid for teachers and
gives the course a justifiable sense of completeness. It is designed
to provide the teacher with a reliable and practical tool in the
classroom. This reliable guide will help teachers plan their lessons in
advance for the complete academic session with ease and precision.
It is also a great time saver as it is a ready reference for all answers
to questions in the textbook.
Petals Of English, a series for classes 1-8, is a complete graded course
in English. Based on the National Education Policy (NEP 2020)
and National Curriculum Framework- Foundational Literacy and
Numeracy for classes 1-2 (NCF 2022), it emphasises on Competency
Based Learning. All aspects of language in use – listening, speaking,
reading and writing (LSRW) have a prominent place in this series.
AIMS
● To develop an appreciation of good literature.
● To experience through literature, the thoughts and feelings of the
people of the world.
● To develop the capacity to read efficiently and access information
effectively.
● To develop a functional understanding of the grammar, structure
and idiom of the language.
● To develop and integrate the use of the four language skills,
i.e., listening, speaking, reading and writing for the purpose of
effective communication.
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Contents MAIN COURSEBOOK

1. The Boy Who Lost His Laugh........................................................................... 5

2. A Magic Smile (Poem)........................................................................................ 7

3. I Can Try, I Can Fly!............................................................................................ 8

4. You Can Do It (Poem)....................................................................................... 10

5. Timmy’s Adventure.......................................................................................... 12

6. I Love My Family (Poem)................................................................................ 14

7. From Caterpillar To Butterfly.......................................................................... 15

8. The Caterpillar.................................................................................................. 18

9. Ellie’s Big Heart................................................................................................. 19

10. My Friends (Poem)........................................................................................... 20

11. A Good Deed Comes Back ............................................................................. 22

12. Being Kind......................................................................................................... 24

 ANSWER KEY TO TEXTBOOK
1. The Boy Who Lost His Laugh
PRE-READING
Students will write about the three things that make them happy.

FROM THE STORY

ANSWER ORALLY
Arjun’s laugh makes him and his friends happy. It brings joy and fun
when they play together.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
1. (a) monkey 2. (a)
Answer these questions.
READ AND ANSWER
1. • Arjun feels happy.
• Arjun feels sad.
• Arjun feels surprised/relieved (after finding his laugh).
2. (a) Bruno runs away to chase a butterfly.
(b) The monkey looks for Arjun’s laugh in the trees.
(c) The monkey makes Arjun happy by tickling him.
(d) Arjun finds his laugh again.
THINK AND ANSWER
1. I will try to tickle Arjun to make him laugh and feel happy again.
2. Arjun feels very happy and relieved when he finds his laugh again.
Art-Integration
Students will draw a smile on the given face. They will speak two sentences
about how they make their friends smile when they are sad.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
LISTEN
1. grass 2. feet
3. thick 4. fast

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SPEAK
A. Student A (You): Good evening, Uncle! How are you?
Student B (Uncle): Good evening! I’m doing well, thank you. How
was your day?
Student A (You): My day was great, Uncle. Thank you for asking!
Would you like some tea?
Student B (Uncle): Yes, that would be lovely. Thank you!
B. Students will practise the phonic sounds with the help of their teacher.

GRAMMAR
Sentences
A. 1. (c) The boy is sitting on a chair. 3
2. (b) Birds are flying in the sky. 3
3. (a) Tom is eating an ice cream. 3
B. 1. A cow eats grass.
2. The boy plays with a ball in the park.
3. The girl reads a book at night.
4. My mother drinks tea.
5. The moon shines at night.
6. She brushes her teeth twice a day.
7. He loves to count beads.
8. She polishes her shoes every day.
Statements And Questions
1. (a) Birds build nests. 3
2. (b) The sun gives us light. 3
3. (b) What do rabbits eat? 3
4. (a) Do you have a pen? 3

LEARN NEW WORDS

1. sofa 2. carpet 3. centre table 4. flower vase
5. window 6. corner table 7. telephone 8. curtain
SPELL
1. clownn – clown 2. kandy – candy
3. hapy – happy 4. wory – worry

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WRITE
Riddles
(a) • My first letter is in table.
• My second letter is in ink.
• My third letter is in girl.
• My fourth letter is in egg.
• My fifth letter is in rain.
I am a tiger.
(b) • My first letter is in ant.
• My second letter is in pen.
• My third letter is in parrot.
• My fourth letter is in lion.
• My fifth letter is in elephant.
I am an apple.

2. A Magic Smile (Poem)

A LITTLE MORE OF THE POEM
1. (b)
2. (a) Never smile and say hello to others.
Correction: Always smile and say hello to others.
(b) A smile makes people feel bad.
Correction: A smile makes people feel good.
(c) Never share your smile with anyone.
Correction: Always share your smile with everyone.
3. A smile is special because it is easy, free and can make others happy
by spreading joy.
4. If someone smiles at me, I will smile back because it will make them
feel happy and brighten their day.
Art-Integration
Students will do the activity with the help of their teacher.
GRAMMAR
Naming Words
Persons:
• nurse • pilot

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Places:
• school • market
Things:
• chair • umbrella
Animals:
• giraffe • kangaroo
One And More Than One
A. 1. train — trains 2. school — schools 3. pencil — pencils
4. crow — crows 5. nest — nests 6. class — classes
7. glass — glasses 8. bush — bushes 9. fox — foxes
10. bench — benches
B. Down
1. more than one box — boxes
2. more than one boy — boys
3. more than one child — children
4. more than one tooth — teeth
Across
5. more than one man — men
6. more than one foot — feet
7. more than one dog — dogs

3. I Can Try, I Can Fly!

PRE-READING
Students will tick (3) the correct option and talk about it in class.
FROM THE STORY
ANSWER ORALLY
Little Sparrow is afraid to jump out of the nest because he is worried about
falling and not knowing how to fly. He feels uncertain and scared of trying
something new for the first time, which makes him hesitate to leave the
safety of the nest.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
1. (b) I can do it! 3
2. (a) his mother 3

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Answer these questions.
READ AND ANSWER
1. (a) Little Sparrow is (ii) because he is worried
scared to fly about falling.
(b) Mother says the real (iii) inside, not just from
strength comes from the wings.
(c) Mother says the nest (iv) smaller every day.
is getting
(d) After flying, (i) Little Sparrow feels confident.
2. She tells him that he must get up and try again if it does not work out
the first time.
THINK AND ANSWER
1. I would encourage my friends by telling them that it is okay to be
afraid, but they should believe in themselves. I would offer to help
them and remind them that trying something new can be exciting and
fun.
2. Students will draw a picture of Little Sparrow flying for the first time.
Suggested Sentence: Little Sparrow feels proud and happy as he flies
high in the sky for the first time. (Answer may vary.)
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
LISTEN
3 1 4 2 5
SPEAK
A. 1. Sam: I visited Jaipur this summer.
Kevin: What did you do there?
Sam: I visited Hawa Mahal.
2. Kevin: I visited Goa this summer.
Sam: What did you do there?
Kevin: I enjoyed the beaches.
3. Sam: I visited Agra this summer.
Kevin: What did you do there?
Sam: I saw the Taj Mahal.
B. Students will practise the phonic sounds with the help of their teacher.
They will read the given sentences aloud.

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GRAMMAR
Naming Words-Male And Female
Male Words
1. bull (a) cow
2. horse (b) mare
3. lion (c) lioness
4. son (d) daughter
5. brother (e) sister
6. peacock (f) peahen

LEARN NEW WORDS

1. The little bear likes to play in the snow.
2. The snow makes the ground look white and bare.
3. The mother bear searches for her cub.
4. In winter, the bare trees have no leaves.
PUNCTUATE
1. What is your name?
2. Rani is picking up the phone.
3. I am going to school.
4. Where is my bag?
WRITE
Thank you note
Dear Avika
Thank you for helping me when I needed it the most. Your support and
kind words gave me the strength to keep going. I appreciate everything you
did for me and will always be grateful for your care and encouragement.
With love
Riya

4. You Can Do It (Poem)

A LITTLE MORE OF THE POEM
1. Complete the given lines from the poem:
Step by step, you’ll find your way,

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 Getting stronger every day.
With a smile and cheerful heart,
You can do it, play your part.
2. (a) way: day
(b) part: heart
3. You are amazing just the way you are! (Answer may vary.)
4. (b) keep walking step by step
5. Students will do the activity with the help of their teacher.
GRAMMAR
Simple Past
A. 1. Father left for the gym at 6 o’clock yesterday evening.
2. I went horse riding last Sunday.
3. Mr Chopra sang a song in class last Monday.
4. He ate home cooked food last evening.
5. I forgot to buy eggs yesterday.
B. Amit — played football.
Bunny — jumped in the garden.
Grandfather — visited his friend.
Riya — baked a cake.
A, An, The
A. 1. a teacher 2. an ox
3. a train 4. an engine
5. an egg 6. a hut
B. 1. I have an umbrella. The umbrella is big.
2. The bus is coming down the road. A girl is waiting at the bus stop.
The girl gets into the bus.
3. We live on the earth.
4. Hari gives an apple to his mother. A apple is red.
5. A rabbit found a carrot. The carrot was fresh.
6. Mary has a little lamb. The lamb goes with her everywhere.

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 5. Timmy’s Adventure
PRE-READING
Students will share in class how they help their parents at home.
FROM THE STORY
ANSWER ORALLY
Timmy’s mother feels happy and proud when he helps her set the table. She
appreciates his help and tells him, “Thank you, Timmy,” adding that he is
becoming a ‘little helper’, which shows that she is pleased with his efforts.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
1. (b)
2. (a) mother
Answer these questions
READ AND ANSWER
1. • Timmy, while helping his mother: proud
• Timmy, trying to hug himself: disappointed
• Timmy, after talking to his mother: loved
2. Timmy tries to hug himself, which is very difficult for him to do.
3. Timmy learns that even though he cannot hug himself, he can always
ask for hugs from people who love him, like his family.
THINK AND ANSWER
1. If I want a hug from my parents, I ask them for one or I go to them and
they hug me. (Answer may vary.)
2. Timmy wants to hug himself because he feels independent and proud
of what he can do, but he also wants to feel the love and comfort of a
hug, which is difficult to do alone.
Art-Integration
Students will do the activity with the help of their teacher.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
LISTEN
Students will listen to the instructions and draw a rainbow.
SPEAK
A. You: What does Timmy like to do by himself?
Partner: He likes to do all the work by himself.
You: How does Timmy help his mother?
Partner: He helps his mother by setting the table for dinner.
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 You: What does Timmy try to do that is very hard?
Partner: Timmy tries to hug himself, which is very hard for him to do.
You: What advice does Timmy’s mother give him about hugs?
Partner: Timmy’s mother tells him that it’s okay to ask for hugs from
people who love him.
You: How does Timmy feel at the end of the story?
Partner: Timmy feels loved and happy, knowing that he can always
get hugs from his family.
B. Students will practise phonic sounds with the help of their teacher.

GRAMMAR
1. These are my books.
2. This is a beautiful flower.
3. These children, playing in the park, are my friends.
4. These are my bags.
5. That kite, flying in the sky, is my kite.
Was, Were
1. Raj was in the park with his friends.
2. Uncle Tom and Aunt Helen were in Nagpur last week.
3. Jiya was in the kitchen.
4. The children were very quiet during the movie.
5. My father was at home all evening.

LEARN NEW WORDS

1. news paper 2. cup board
3. star fish 4. sun shine
SPELL
2. quarrel 3. squirrel 4. see-saw 5. merry
WRITE
Writing sentences
1. I folded the clothes and put them away neatly.
2. I set the table before dinner to help my mother.
3. I picked up all my toys and put them back in the toy box.
4. I cleaned the room by dusting and organising the books.
5. I watered the plants in the garden to help them grow.
6. I washed the dishes after dinner to make the kitchen clean.

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 6. I Love My Family (Poem)
A LITTLE MORE OF THE POEM
1. (a) F (a) T (c) T (d) F
2. Yes, I love my family. I love spending time with them, playing games
and sharing stories. (Answer may vary.)
3. dear – tear
strong – wrong
care – there
4. • They bring me joy and wipe my tears.
• They guide me right when things go wrong.
• They show me love that’s always there.
Art-Integration
Students will complete the family tree with the help of their teacher.

GRAMMAR
Pronouns
I, We, You, He, She, It, They
A. 1. 1. Riya loves to dance. She is a good dancer.
2. Rahul stood first in class. He is hardworking.
3. Raman and Shreya always eat lunch together. They are best friends.
B. 1. I have to catch the bus.
2. This is the house where we live.
It is near a park.
3. Rishi goes to the toy shop.
He buys a toy car.
4. Sakshi goes to the Qutb Minar.
She likes it and takes some photos.
5. She buys a rose for her mother.
It is beautiful.
Me, Us, Him, You, Her, It, them
1. Meeta sings a song. You also sing with her.
2. Madan is my friend. I like to play cricket with him.
3. Grandma brings mangoes for Gita and me. She loves us. She gives the
packet of mangoes to us.

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4. Mother is tired. Give her a glass of apple juice.
5. Father has a new mobile. Mother likes it.
6. Will you tell me a fairy-tale?
7. The teacher is in the class. She is teaching the children. She gives them
books to read.
Has, Have
1. has 2. have 3. has 4. have 5. have
Had
2. (a) The king had a palace.
(b) The king had a lots of money.
(c) The king had a throne.

7. From Caterpillar To Butterfly

PRE-READING
• butterfly
• squirrel
FROM THE STORY
ANSWER ORALLY
Charlie feels strange because his body is starting to change inside the
cocoon, making him feel different and confused.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
1. (a) Charlie is eating a juicy leaf.
2. (b) Charlie changes into a butterfly.
Answer these questions.
READ AND ANSWER
1. (a) Charlie (b) Charlie’s Mother
(c) Charlie (d) Sammy
2. Sammy watches Charlie from a nearby branch.
THINK AND ANSWER
1. Charlie feels sleepy because his body prepares to transform into a
butterfly.
2. Charlie will enjoy the change because he feels happy and free after
becoming a butterfly. He can now fly and explore new places.

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COMMUNICATION SKILLS
LISTEN
• Kitty 3 • Bunny 3 • Elephant 3
• Lion 3 • Ducklings 3
SPEAK
A. 1. Pupil A: I have a baby monkey.
Pupil B: What does it do?
Pupil A: It plays with me.
Pupil B: What does it eat?
Pupil A: It eats many, many bananas.
2. Pupil A: I have a baby brother.
Pupil B: What does he do?
Pupil A: He drinks milk and sleeps all day.
Pupil B: Does he play with you?
Pupil A: No, he is still very small.
B. Students will learn the phonic sounds with the help of their teacher.
C. Students will learn the phonic sounds with the help of their teacher.

GRAMMAR
Do, Does, Go, Goes
A. 1. He sings very well.
2. The clock tells us the time.
3. She claps her hands when she is happy.
4. My grandparents eat dinner at 8 o’clock.
5. They paint with water colours.
6. A tailor stitches clothes.
B. 1. She (a) goes to dance classes in the evening.
2. I (b) do my dance practice every day.
3. Tuffy (a) plays with a ball.
4. Father (b) likes boating.
Is, am, are + ing
A. 1. Mother is drinking tea.
2. Pooja and Diya are playing badminton.
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 3. The fisherman is rowing the boat.
4. Hari is eating his lunch.
5. Vinay is packing the gift.
6. Uncle John is driving the car.
B. 1. love — loving 2. bite — biting
3. care — caring 4. dance — dancing
C. 1. hit — hitting 2. grin — grinning
3. shop — shopping 4. drop — dropping

LEARN NEW WORDS

1. Plants grow in a garden. (Already done)
2. Food is stored in a fridge.
3. You visit a dentist in a clinic.
4. Sick people are treated in a hospital.
5. Bread and cakes are made in a bakery.
6. Fruit trees are grown in an orchard.
SPELL
1. sadly 2. drinking
3. beside 4. happily
WRITE
Write a description
My favourite food is fruit salad.
1. It tastes sweet and refreshing, with each fruit having its flavour.
2. It smells fresh and fruity, especially with a touch of lemon.
3. It looks colourful and lovely with apples, bananas, oranges and berries.
4. Fruit salad is made with fresh fruits such as apples, bananas, oranges
and a little lemon juice.

8. The Caterpillar
A LITTLE MORE OF THE POEM
Answer these questions.
1. The poet asks the caterpillar to take a walk to the shady leaf or stalk.
2. If I were a caterpillar, I would choose to make my cocoon on a shady
and safe leaf to avoid being seen by predators like birds or toads.

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3. The caterpillar should not be seen by toads and birds because they
might try to eat or harm it before it can safely turn into a butterfly.
4. (a) furry - hurry (b) walk - stalk
(c) spy - by (d) die - butterfly
Art-Integration
Students will colour the butterfly and speak two sentences about it.

GRAMMAR
Doing Words
1. The fisherman rows the boat. (a)
2. A teacher teaches the children. (b)
3. A lion lives in a cave. (b)
4. I wear a raincoat when it rains. (a)
5. Bees make beehives. (a)
6. Cows eat grass. (b)
And, But, Or
1. I have a big doll and a small doll.
2. I like bananas but I do not like apples.
3. Mother asked if the grapes were sweet or sour.
4. She packed the bag and went to school.
5. Mina sang and danced on her birthday.
6. I will use a pen or a pencil to write the answer.
7. We will go to Shimla by car or by bus.

9. Ellie’s Big Heart

PRE-READING
Elephant
FROM THE STORY
ANSWER ORALLY
The animals do not want to play with Ellie at first because they think he is
too big and might accidentally hurt them or take up too much space. They
are afraid that Ellie might squeeze them because of his large size.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
1. (a) Mimi the Monkey 3
2. (c) He has big, kind heart. 3
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Answer these questions.
READ AND ANSWER
1. (a) T (b) F (c) F (d) T
2. At the beginning of the story: Ellie feels sad and left out because the
other animals do not want to play with him.
At the end of the story: Ellie feels happy and accepted because he
helps Mimi and becomes friends with the other animals.
3. Ellie helps Mimi by using his long trunk to pull her out of the hole
when she gets stuck.
THINK AND ANSWER
1. If I see someone in trouble, I will help them in any way I can, whether
it’s by offering assistance or calling for help.
2. It is important to be kind to everyone because kindness makes people
feel valued and loved and it helps build strong friendships and a
happy community.
Art-Integration
Students will colour the elephant and give it a name.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
LISTEN
Singular
• cat • boy • bird
Plural
• bags • pens • apples
SPEAK
A. 1. You: What do you do when someone scolds you?
Partner: I feel upset.
2. You: What do you do when someone teases you?
Partner: I ask them to stop.
3. You: What do you do when someone frowns at you?
Partner: I ask if something is wrong.
4. You: What do you do when someone praises you?
Partner: I say thank you.
5. You: What do you do when someone pushes you?
Partner: I ask them not to push.

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 6. You: What do you do when someone plays with you?
Partner: I enjoy the game.
7. You: What do you do when someone gives something to you?
Partner: I say thank you and accept it.
8. You: What do you do when someone helps you?
Partner: I appreciate their help and say thank you.
B. Students will learn the phonic sounds with the help of their teacher.
C. Students will learn the phonic sounds with the help of their teacher.

GRAMMAR
Who, What, Where, Which, When
A. 1. What did you eat for breakfast?
2. Who is your best friend?
3. Where is Apoorva right now?
4. Who is the tallest boy in your class?
5. Which pencil is yours?
6. Who is in the room
B. 1. When do you leave for school?
2. What is the name of your class teacher?
3. Who gifted this beautiful dress to you?
4. Which water bottle will you carry today?
5. Where do you want to go for vacation?
6. Who teaches you English?

LEARN NEW WORDS

A. 1. cook 2. book 3. boot 4. boat 5. coat
B. 1. lily, jasmine, rose - flowers
2. summer, winter, spring - seasons
3. car, bike, bicycle - vehicles
4. skirt, shirt, socks - clothes
Punctuate
1. These are my shoes.
2. My sister has two dogs.

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WRITE
Descriptive writing
An elephant has large ears, a long trunk and a big body. It is usually grey
in colour. Elephants live in forests, jungles and grasslands. They eat grass,
fruit and leaves. A young elephant is called a calf.

10. My Friends (Poem)

A LITTLE MORE OF THE POEM
Answer these questions.
1. (a) The speaker feels strong with friends because their company
makes the speaker feel happy and supported.
(b) The speaker and friends laugh and play together all day long.
2. (b) The child’s friends make him/her happy when he/she is sad. 3
3. The child says ‘thank you’ to the friends for making him/her happy
and bringing joy and comfort whenever they are together.
4. (a) true – blue
(b) strong – long
(c) bright – right
Art-Integration
Students will do the activity with the help of their teacher.

GRAMMAR
Describing Words
A. 1. (a) good 2. (b) pink 3. (a) strong
4. (b) big 5. (a) two
B. Naming Words
1. king 2. day 3. rope 4. pond
5. kite 6. birds 7. ice 8. woman
Describing Words
1. kind 2. bright 3. long 4. deep
5. red 6. four 7. cold 8. tall
Making Comparisons
1. A giraffe is taller than a camel.
2. A mountain is higher than a hill.
3. A butterfly is smaller than a sparrow.
4. An elephant has bigger ears than those of a deer.

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 11. A Good Deed Comes Back
PRE-READING
• bird - nest • horse - hutch
• dog - kennel • lion - den
FROM THE STORY
ANSWER ORALLY
Mira and Raj help the dog by gently picking it up, taking it home and
washing the mud off its fur with warm, soapy water. After their care, the
dog becomes clean and fluffy again.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
1. (b) beach 2. (a) sticky, black mud
Answer these questions.
READ AND ANSWER
1. (a) Mira and Raj are playing on the beach.
(b) Mira and Raj hear a crying sound and find the dog.
(c) Mira and Raj take the dog home and wash it.
(d) The dog scares away the rude boys.
2. Mira and Raj hear a soft crying sound while playing.
3. The dog scares away the rude boys troubling Mira and Raj.
THINK AND ANSWER
1. I will stop them and tell them to be kind to the animal.
2. We should be kind to animals because they are living beings and
deserve care and respect, just like humans.
Art-Integration
Students will do the activity with the help of their teacher.
COMMUNICATION SKILLS
LISTEN
1. The bird’s home was a small nest.
2. The mother bird was yellow.
3. She had three little birds.
4. The mother bird asked the little birds to fly.
5. The birds flew high in the sky.

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SPEAK
A. Two things that are different
1. The sparrow is brown, while the parrot is green.
2. The sparrow has a short beak, while the parrot has a curved, red
beak.
B. Students will practise the phonic sounds with the help of their teacher.

GRAMMAR
Use Of Apostrophe
1. girl’s dress 2. bird’s wings 3. child’s toys
4. monkey’s tail 5. Tanu’s pencil
Short Forms
1. She’s my cousin. I’m older than her.
2. She’s going for the birthday party. She’ll come back late.
3. Mohan is at the toy shop. He’s buying an aeroplane for his son.
4. They won’t go to Agra. It’s very far.
5. The children played for two hours. They’re tired.
6. I am Romit’s best friend. He’s in my class.
7. She’ll come to my house today if it doesn’t rain.

LEARN NEW WORDS

1. smile — frown 2. happy — sad
3. new — old 4. start — stop
5. many — few
SPELL
1. play 2. love 3. laugh
4. talk 5. help 6. share
WRITE
Informal Letter
30, Jor Bagh
New Delhi-110001
21 October 2024
Dear [Friend’s Name]
I am writing to tell you that I helped a little dog today. I picked up the
dog and took it home. We cleaned the dog with water and then washed it.
After that, I dried the dog and it looked so clean and happy!

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It was such a wonderful experience helping the dog. I hope you would
have done the same too!
I hope we meet soon.
Lots of love
Mira

12. Being Kind

A LITTLE MORE OF THE POEM
Answer these questions.
1. (a) (ii) Spread it around 3
(b) (i) Your happiness will grow. 3
(c) (iii) It will ebb and flow. 3
2. Plant a kindness garden
The more seeds that you sow
You’ll find that your happiness
will grow
And grow
And grow!
3. (a) sadness – happiness (b) in – out (c) less – more
4. I helped my friend with homework when they were having difficulty
understanding the lesson. (Answers may vary.)
Art-Integration
Students will do the activity with the help of their teacher.
GRAMMAR
Prepositions
A. 1. The painting is on the wall.
2. The cat is in the basket.
3. The chair is near the table.
4. The bird flew over the tree.
5. Samir is between Nina and Nithi.
B. Anand is standing under an umbrella. What is he doing? He is pouring
tea in the cups. There are more cups on the table. Can you see a cat
sitting under the table? There is a bus on the road. People are sitting
in the bus. Can you see a dog behind the tree?

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