Literature Module-pt3 2017

Sad I Ams

Stanza One Line no.

Line

Interpretation

1

I am

The persona thinks/feels that he is like…

2

the ring

The ring of a can which people always throw after opening the can before drinking

3

from an empty Cola can

4

the scrapings

5

from an unwashed porridge pan

6

the severed arm

7

of last year’s Action Man.

The food that is stuck at the bottom of a pan which people scrape off/remove before washing the pan The broken arm of a toy (called Action Man) which was bought/used last year.

Stanza Two Line no.

Line

Interpretation

1

I am

The persona thinks/feels that he is like…

2

the envelope

The envelope which cannot be used because the glue is not sticky anymore

3

on which the gum is gone

4

the Sellotape

The cellophane tape that angers/annoys/

5

where you can’t find the end

Irritates people because they cannot find the end of it

6

the toothless stapler, springless bulldog clip

The things that anger/annoy/irritate people such as a stapler that has no bullets/staples in it or a clip that has no spring/grip, so they are useless when people need them

7

the dried-up liquid paper

The liquid paper that cannot be used anymore because it has dried up. It

8

that mars instead of mends

smudges/dirties the paper (mars) than it helps (mends) to erase/correct the mistake 9

the stamped addressed reply

10

that you forgot

11

to send.

The letter (as a reply to someone) which you already wrote the address and put a stamp on, but sadly you forgot to post it!

Stanza Three Line no.

Line

Interpretation

1

I am

The persona thinks/feels that he is like…

2

the battery in which no charge is left

The battery that cannot be charged at all, so it is now useless

3

the starter motor which remains inert

The motor/engine that has no power

4

the tyre on which the tread is worn

The tyre that is already worn out and dangerous to be used, so it has to be replaced with a new one

5

the sparking plug which shows no sign of spark

The sparking plug that does not work

6

the carburettor choked by bits and dirt

The carburettor cannot function because it is filled with dirt and dust

7

the chromium trim from which the shine has gone.

The metal plating that is no longer shiny.

Stanza Four Line no.

Line

Interpretation

1

I am

The persona thinks/feels that he is like…

2

a garden

A garden which is neglected (not being taken care of)

3

overgrown with weeds

4

a library book

5

that no one ever reads

A book in the library that nobody is interested to borrow/read

6

a stray

A stray animal that is not being given food by anybody

7

that no one thinks to feed

8

the piece of good advice

9

which no one seems to need.

An advice which is very good but nobody wants to follow it.

FOCUS on FEELINGS: STANZA1 : feeling unwanted STANZA2 : feeling useless STANZA 3 : feeling old STANZA4 : feeling neglected

THEMES:  Sadness  Self-pity  Loneliness MORAL VALUES:  Confidence  Determination  Positive attitude  Courage  Appreciation  Gratitude MORAL LESSONS:  Self-confidence is the key to personal success  We must be determined to improve ourselves for the better  Always try to be positive in life  Be brave/courageous in everything we do  Appreciate what we have  Appreciate others  Be grateful to God for His blessings PRACTICE 1 STANZA 1 1. Where does the ring come from? ______________________________________ 2. Where do the scrapings come from? ___________________________________ 3. What is Action Man? _______________________________________________

STANZA 2 List the problems of the following: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

Envelope ____________________________________ Sellotape ____________________________________ Stapler ______________________________________ Bulldog clip __________________________________ Liquid paper _________________________________

STANZA 3 1. What type of vehicle is referred to in this stanza? _______________________________ 2. Write the lines to suggest that the vehicle cannot start or move a) Line ___ : ______________________________________ b) Line ___ : ______________________________________ c) Line ___ : ______________________________________ d) Line ___ : ______________________________________ STANZA 4 List the items mentioned in this stanza: a) b) c) d)

___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________

PRACTICE 2 (HOTS Questions) STANZA 1 1. Who do you think love to drink from cans? a) ___________________ b) ___________________ c) ___________________ 2. Who do you think broke the arm of the Action Man? __________________________ STANZA 2 1. Describe how you feel when you cannot find the end of a cellophane tape. ___________________________________________________________________ _ 2. What would you do to correct your written mistake when your liquid paper is dried up?________________________________________________________________ _ 3. How would you feel when you suddenly found a letter which you forgot to post? ___________________________________________________________________ _

STANZA 3 1. What would you do if your vehicle cannot start or move? a) ________________________________________________________________ b) ________________________________________________________________ 2. Would you buy a new vehicle if you cannot use the one you have? Why? a) ________________________________________________________________ b) ________________________________________________________________ STANZA 4 1. What should you do if your garden is overgrown with weeds? __________________________________________________________________ 2. Who should be looking after your garden at home? Why? __________________________________________________________________ 3. In your opinion, what makes a library book uninteresting? a) _______________________________________________________________ b) _______________________________________________________________ 4. Suggest ways to solve the problems of stray animals in your neighbourhood. a) ________________________________________________________________ b) ________________________________________________________________

PRACTICE 3 (VOCABULARY) No.

Word

Meaning

No.

Word

1

Scrapings

5

Inert

2

Severed

6

Tread

3

Mars

7

Choked

4

Mend

8

Stray

Meaning

Note :  

The title ‘Sad I Ams’ tells us that the whole poem is about the overall feeling of sadness. I Ams is used because ‘I am’ is the beginning of every stanza – used FOUR times in the poem.

News Break Stanza One Line no.

Line

Interpretation

1

Now why so loving, darling,

The persona, who is the parent(father/mother), is asking his/her child the reason for being in a loving mood

2

And why the sudden kiss?

The child does not usually kiss his/her parent, so the sudden kiss is a surprise

3

You’d help me with some little jobs?

The persona/parent asks if the child wants to help him/her

4

For goodness sake, what’s this?

The persona/parent finds the child’s behaviour quite strange / not normal

Stanza Two Line no.

Line

Interpretation

1

Your face is clean for once, dear.

The child’s face is normally dirty but not today

2

Your clothes without a crease.

His/her clothes are neat and not crumpled/creased

3

You saved your luncheon money?

The persona/parent is shocked that the child does not spend all the money given to him/her to buy lunch

4

Will wonders never cease?

The persona/parent finds it amazing and still cannot believe what he/she sees

Stanza Three Line no. 1

Line No dropping of your school books,

Interpretation Usually, the child would just drop his/her schoolbooks when he/she gets home

2

No shrieking, childish treble.

and would be making a lot of noise

3

Today, you are a lamb, love,

but today, he/she is very well behaved – just like a lamb

4

Where yesterday a rebel.

It was just yesterday when the child was behaving badly

Stanza Four Line no.

Line

Interpretation

1

But surely you’re some stranger,

The persona/parent still cannot believe that the child is very good today – almost like a stranger

2

No rage or hullabaloo.

The child is not angry or making a fuss

3

Come closer, let me look, dear,

The persona/parent asks the child to come nearer to him/her

4

Can this be REALLY you?

Still, the persona/parent cannot believe the changes in the child today (sudden & drastic changes)

Stanza Five Line no.

Line

Interpretation

1

Now were you struck by lightning

The persona/parent asks jokingly if the child was struck by lightning (something very tragic or dramatic)

2

Or were you stunned at sport?

Or maybe the child was shocked or surprised by bad sports news

3

Ah…now I see the reason.

Now, the persona/parent realises the reason for the child’s strange but good behaviour today

4

You’ve brought your school report!

The child has brought home his/her school report, and from his/her good behaviour, it seems that he/she does not want to be scolded by his/her parent

Note : ‘darling’, ‘dear’ & ‘love’ are terms used by most parents when talking to their children.

Focus: STANZA1 : Surprise STANZA2 : Confusion STANZA3 : Comparison STANZA4 : Wonder STANZA5 :Realisation

THEMES:  Honesty is the best policy  Courage  Respect your parents  Truth hurts but works  Hard work pays off MORAL VALUES:  Honesty  Courage  Determination  Confidence  Respect  Truthfulness MORAL LESSONS:  We must struggle for success  Always speak the truth  Respect our parents and those older than us  Always be on our best behaviour PRACTICE 1 STANZA 1

1. Who is asking the question? _____________________________________________ 2. How many questions are asked in this stanza? ______________________________ STANZA 2 1. Describe the child’s face. ________________________________________________ 2. Quote the line which shows that the child is being careful. ______________________________________________________________________

STANZA 3 1. List the things that the child would normally do when he/she got home. a) _____________________________________________ b) _____________________________________________ c) _____________________________________________ 2. What does it mean when the persona/parent says that the child is a lamb? ______________________________________________________________________ STANZA 4 1. What does the persona/parent ask the child to do? ______________________________________________________________________ 2. Which line suggests that the persona/parent cannot believe what he/she sees? ______________________________________________________________________ STANZA 5 1. Which line suggests that the persona/parent has just realised what is happening. ______________________________________________________________________ 2. What does the child bring back from school? ______________________________________________________________________

PRACTICE 2 (HOTS Questions) 1. Describe the persona/parent’s feelings when he/she says “For goodness sake,

what’s this?” in stanza 1. ___________________________________________________________________ _ 2. What would the child normally do with his/her luncheon money at school (stanza 2)? ___________________________________________________________________ _ 3. Give an example of what the child did when the persona/parent says “Where yesterday a rebel” (stanza 3) ___________________________________________________________________ _ 4. Why does the persona/parent feel that the child is a stranger (stanza 4)? ___________________________________________________________________ _ 5. What do you think the child would say to his/her parent when he/she gives the school report? ___________________________________________________________________ _

6. Describe your own feelings every time you give your school academic report to your parents. ___________________________________________________________________ _ 7. Do you think examinations are important for students? Give TWO reasons. a) ________________________________________________________________ _ b) ________________________________________________________________ _ 8. Why are parents concerned about their children’s studies? ___________________________________________________________________ _ 9. Suggest TWO ways students can follow in order to get success in their studies. a) ________________________________________________________________ _ b) ________________________________________________________________ _ 10. What is your future career? Why? ___________________________________________________________________ _

PRACTICE 3 (VOCABULARY) No.

Word

Meaning

No.

Word

1

Crease

5

Rebel

2

Cease

6

Rage

3

Shrieking

7

Hullabaloo

4

Treble

8

Stunned

Meaning

Stanza One Line no.

Line

Interpretation

1

My dad’s as brave as a dad can be

The persona makes a statement about his/her father as a brave/courageous person (a father is normally brave)

2

I rate him Number One,

In his/her opinion, his/her father is the best

3

He’s not afraid of the dead of night,

His/her father is not scared of the quietest and darkest part of the night

4

Or anything under the sun.

Or anything that exists around us. (It can also mean that his/her father is not afraid of anything during the day)

Stanza Two Line no.

Line

Interpretation

1

He’s not afraid of a late-night film,

2

Full of horrors on the telly,

3

And is he afraid of skeletons?

4

Not dad, not on your Nelly!

The persona’s father is not scared of watching horror movies on television late at night He is also definitely not scared of skeletons. (“not on your Nelly!” is a British expression which means “Certainly not!”)

Stanza Three Line no.

Line

Interpretation

1

He’s not afraid of meeting ghosts,

The persona’s father does not fear meeting ghosts (something that most of us are scared of)

2

He’d even smile and greet ‘em,

He can even smile and greet or talk to the ghosts. (‘em – informal British or American, short form of ‘them’)

3

And things that scare most dads the most,

4

My dad could just defeat ‘em.

Stanza Four

His/her father can also beat/overcome many things or problems that other fathers are afraid of/cannot do.

Line no.

Line

Interpretation

1

He’s not afraid of vampires,

The persona’s father does not fear vampires

2

Or a wolf-man come to get him,

Or a wolf-man that is going to attack him

3

If Frankenstein’s monster knocked on our door,

4

He wouldn’t let that upset him.

He would not be worried or scared even if the horrible Frankenstein’s monster came to their house.

Stanza Five Line no.

Line

Interpretation

1

My dad’s as brave as a dad can be,

The persona makes a statement about his/her father as a brave/courageous person (a father is normally brave) – it is repeated to emphasize his father’s bravery/courage

2

And he’s always ready to prove it.

He is willing and confident to show his bravery/courage

3

So why, when a spider’s in the bath,

4

Does Mum have to come and remove it?

The persona admires his/her father and is proud of him, but he/she cannot understand why his/her mother has to get rid of a spider (just a small insect) that is in the bathtub. (Perhaps, his/her father is scared of tiny insects!)

IS NOT AFRAID OF…

DAD

IS AFRAID OF…

STANZA 1  

The darkness or quietness of the night Anything or everything around him /during the STANZA 5 day STANZA 2  Spider  Horror movies on television at night  Skeletons STANZA 3 

Ghosts

 Things that scare other fathers STANZA 4   

Vampires Wolf-man Frankenstein’s monster

Note: Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus is a novel written by the English author Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley that tells the story of a young science student Victor Frankenstein, who creates a grotesque but human like creature in a scientific experiment. Shelley started writing the story when she was 18, and the first edition of the novel was published anonymously in London in 1818, when she was 20. Shelley's name first appeared on the second edition, published in France in 1823.

THEMES:  Bravery / Courage  Heroism  Admiration  Father and child  Leadership by example MORAL VALUES:  Bravery / Courage  Admiration  Confidence  Love  Respect  Helpfulness

MORAL LESSONS:  We should appreciate the qualities of our fathers  We have to be brave/courageous in any situation  We should show good examples to others  Parents are brave/courageous in their own ways  Family unity is important  We should show our gratitude to our parents by helping them PRACTICE 1 STANZA 1 1. Which line suggests that the persona thinks of his father as the best hero? __________________________________________________________ 2. What is the meaning of “the dead of night”? __________________________________________________________

STANZA 2 1. List two things that do not scare the persona’s father. (i) ____________________________________________________ (ii) ____________________________________________________ 2. Which line tells us that the persona is confident about his father’s bravery? __________________________________________________________ STANZA 3 1. What would the persona’s father do to prove that he is not afraid of ghosts? ____________________________________________________________ 2. Which line suggests that his father is better than other fathers? ____________________________________________________________ STANZA 4 1. List the three types of monsters mentioned in this stanza. (i) ______________________________________________________ (ii) ______________________________________________________ (iii) ______________________________________________________ 2. The word “him” refers to ________________________________________ STANZA 5 1. Which line suggests that the persona’s father is very confident? ____________________________________________________________ 2. What does his mother have to do in the bathroom? ____________________________________________________________

PRACTICE 2 (HOTS Questions) 1. Who do you think the persona is talking to about his father? Why? ____________________________________________________________ 2. How does the persona know that his father is not afraid of watching horror movies late at night? _____________________________________________________________ 3. In your opinion, which line is the best description of his father’s bravery? Why? _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ 4. What would his father do to the monsters (in stanza 4)? How? _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ 5. Why do you think the persona’s mother has to remove the spider in the bathtub? _____________________________________________________________

6. Suggest two ways to show your appreciation to your father. (i) _______________________________________________________ (ii) _______________________________________________________ 7. Apart from your father, who would you consider your hero? Why? _____________________________________________________________ 8. What would be the best present you could give to your father on his birthday? Why? _____________________________________________________________

PRACTICE 3 (VOCABULARY) No.

Word

Meaning

No.

Word

1

Horrors

4

Vampires

2

Skeleton

5

Upset

3

Defeat

6

Remove

Meaning

This poem is all about the colour RED Line no.

Line

Interpretation: RED is the colour of…

1

Red is sunset

Hot and bright sun

2

Blazing and bright.

3

Red is feeling brave

4

With all your might.

5

Red is a sunburn

6

Spot on your nose.

7

Sometimes red

8

Is a red, red, rose.

9

Red squiggles out

10

When you cut your hand.

11

Red is a brick

Brick that is used to build houses and buildings

12

And the sound of aband.

Loud and high pitch sound of a musical band

13

Red is hotness

The great feeling of embarrassment makes you feel like hiding from other people

14

You get inside

15

When you’re embarrassed

16

And want to hide.

17

Fire-cracker, fire-engine

Fire crackers, fire brigade

18

Fire-flicker red –

or an unsteady movement of flame like a candle or flickering light (like a police car/ambulance/fire brigade)

19

And when you’re angry

Your head feels hot with anger (hot temper)

20

Red runs through your head.

21

Red is an Indian,

Reference to the native American tribe

22

A Valentine heart.

Romantic love

Bravery and strength/power

Nose that is burnt by the sun (when you are under the hot sun for too long) A rose (the flower)

Blood that comes out of a cut finger/hand

(Some people blush when they are embarrassed – their faces turn red)

23

The trimmings on

The bright red decorations on a circus cart

24

A circus cart.

25

Red is a lipstick

The colour of lipstick that women love to wear

26

Red is a shout

Loud call or cry (to show a strong emotion)

27

Red is a signal

A warning of danger (to be on the look-out / to be alert)

28

That says: “Watch out!”

29

Red is a great big

A big rubber ball

30

Rubber ball.

(small children are always attracted to a red ball)

31

Red is the giantest

Red is the most widely seen colour around us / the colour that we will notice immediately around us

32

Colour of all. (‘giant’ already means very big. ‘giantest’ is just to make it sound extremely big)

33

Red is a show-off,

Obviously easy to see/notice/display

34

No doubt about it -

(Some people use red simply to attract attention – maybe for personal reasons)

35

But can you imagine

The question emphasizes the fact that our life would be dull and boring without red as a colour in the world.

36

Living without it?

Positive and Negative Traits of Red: Positive keywords include:  action  energy and speed  attention-getting  assertive and confident  energizing  stimulating  exciting  powerful  passionate  stimulating  courageous and strong

  

spontaneous determined adventure

Negative keywords include:           

aggressive domineering tiring angry quick-tempered cruel fearful intolerant rebellious hateful violent #################################

THEMES:  Courage  Red is the warmest of all colors.  Positive versus Negative  Prosperity  Life and vitality

MORAL VALUES:  Bravery/Courage  Determination  Love  Positive attitude  Confidence MORAL LESSONS:  We should have a positive attitude in our daily life  Have self confidence in doing everything and anything  Be brave/courageous in facing the challenges in life  We must try to control our anger or temper  We should not be hateful towards others  We must try to change our bad behaviour

PRACTICE 1

1. From the poem, list the positive examples of red. (i)

_____________________________________________________________

(ii)

_____________________________________________________________

(iii)

_____________________________________________________________

(iv)

_____________________________________________________________

(v)

_____________________________________________________________

2. From the poem, list the negative examples of red. (i)

_____________________________________________________________

(ii)

_____________________________________________________________

(iii)

_____________________________________________________________

(iv)

_____________________________________________________________

(v)

_____________________________________________________________

3. What is the meaning of “with all your might”? ___________________________________________________________________ 4. What causes a sunburn? ___________________________________________________________________ 5. In the poem, “you” refers to _______________________________________________________ 6. “Red squiggles out” refers to ____________________________________________ 7. What flower does red refer to in this poem? ___________________________________________________________________ 8. Which line suggests that red is also the colour of love? ___________________________________________________________________ 9. Which line tells us that some people wear red to attract attention? ___________________________________________________________________ 10. What does “it” in the last line refer to? ___________________________________________________________________

PRACTICE 2 (HOTS Questions)

1. Why do you think red refers to the sunset and not the sunrise? ________________________________________________________________ _ 2. How is it possible for you to get a sunburn? Explain. ________________________________________________________________ _ 3. Based on your own experience, why do people dislike feeling embarrassed? ________________________________________________________________ _ 4. Why do you think people give red roses to their loved ones?

________________________________________________________________ 5. How could a visit to a circus make you happy? ________________________________________________________________ 6. In your opinion, is red the best colour for a lipstick? Why? ________________________________________________________________ 7. Who do you think would be interested in playing with a big red rubber ball? Why? ________________________________________________________________ 8. Do you think red is the best choice of colour for a school uniform? Why? ________________________________________________________________ 9. Would you want to live in a red bungalow? Why? ________________________________________________________________ 10. Some people do not like red. Give two possible reasons. (i) __________________________________________________________ (ii) __________________________________________________________

PRACTICE 3 (VOCABULARY) No.

Word

Meaning

No.

Word

1

Blazing

4

Embarrassed

2

Might

5

Flicker

3

Squizzles

6

Trimmings

Meaning

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION… 1. Red captures attention. It is one of the most visible colours, second only to yellow - which explains why it is used on fire engines and stop signs to trigger alertness. 2. Red is one of the top two favourite colours of all people. 3. Red is the most popular colour used on flags in the world. Approximately 77% of all flags include red. 4. Red is the international colour for STOP. 5. Red represents beauty in many languages and cultures. 6. Red is the colour of good luck in Asia and is the most popular colour in China. Red is associated with fire, south, and summer. It is also associated with good luck and fortune. 7. In England, red phone booths and red double-decker buses are national icons. Standard British pillar boxes (mail boxes) have been painted red since 1874.

8. In India, a red mark on the forehead is said to bring good luck. To the Hindu, red symbolizes joy, life, energy, and creativity. 9. Red is an auspicious colour for marriage. Brides in India and Nepal wear red saris; in Japan, a red kimono symbolizes happiness and good luck. 10. In Malaysia and Singapore, the colour red traditionally symbolizes joy. Chinese New Year is celebrated by wearing red clothing and decorating the house with red. Red envelopes with “luck money” are given to unmarried children to bring good fortune to them for the rest of the year. 11. Most Japanese children draw the sun as a big red circle. 12. Red roses symbolize passionate love. 13. Red is the colour of Mars. This planet is known as the God of War. 14. Bees cannot see the colour red, but they can see all other bright colors. Red flowers are usually pollinated by birds, butterflies, bats, and wind, rather than bees.

POPULAR PHRASES THAT INCLUDE RED  Red carpet treatment (giving privileged treatment to an important person)  Caught red-handed (found guilty doing something bad)  Red in the face (to become embarrassed)  Seeing red (getting angry)  Red flag (a warning of danger)  Not worth a red cent (no value)  Red letter day(a memorable, joyful day)  Red tape (extra formalities in governmental process)  In the red (a term to describe an economic loss)

Stanza One Line no.

Line

Interpretation

1

The day the bulldozers came

The bulldozers came into the forest during the day

2

Rooks were building

Rooks (the black crows) were busy building their nests on the trees

3

Crazy egg baskets in the oaks;

4

Green flies sizzled by the pond

The flies were flying noisily in the pond area

5

And a cold-eyed toad

The emotionless toad was waiting to catch the flies.

6

Waited for them.

Stanza Two Line no.

Line

Interpretation

1

The day the bulldozers came

Repetition of the title : to suggest disaster and destruction in the forest

2

Squirrels were scattering

The squirrels panicked and got scared. They ran up the tree trunks

3

Up tree trunks,

4

And leapt from branches

5

That were hardly there.

The squirrels jumped but the tree branches were no longer there because they had been chopped off.

Stanza Three Line no.

Line

Interpretation

1

The fox

The sleeping fox was disturbed

2

Stirred in his sleep

3

As the ground trembled.

When he felt the ground shake

4

‘Ha ha!’ he thought,

But he did not worry

5

‘I’m quite safe,

And felt that he was not in danger

6

Deep down in the Earth,

Because he was underground

7

No one can get me here.’

No danger or harm would come to him

8

Then the bulldozers came.

But the bulldozers were powerful machines and could destroy anything.

THEMES:  Deforestration is destructive  Development affects environment  Progress affects forest  Machines versus nature MORAL VALUES:  Love and care  Respect  Concern  Consideration  Co-operation  Kindness MORAL LESSONS:  We should preserve our forest  Be kind and protect animals  Love nature  Save our environment

PRACTICE 1 STANZA 1 1. What are the creatures mentioned in this stanza? ________________________________________________________________ 2. What are rooks? __________________________________________________ 3. The crazy egg baskets refer to _______________________________________ 4. The word “them” refers to ___________________________________ STANZA 2 1. What animal does this stanza focus on? _______________________________ 2. Describe what they did when the bulldozers came. _______________________

_______________________________________________________________ 3. “…branches that were hardly there” What happened to the branches? _______ _______________________________________________________________ STANZA 3 1. What disturbed the fox’s sleep?_____________________________________ 2. Where was the fox when the bulldozers came? __________________________ 3. Which line suggests that the fox was not worried? _______________________ PRACTICE 2 (HOTS Questions) STANZA 1 1. Give a possible reason for the rooks to be building their nests on trees. _______________________________________________________________ 2. Why would a toad be waiting for the green flies? ________________________ STANZA 2 1. If you were the squirrel, how would you feel when the bulldozers came into the forest? _______________________________________________________________ 2. What would happen to the squirrels if they fell off the trees? _______________________________________________________________ STANZA 3 1. What could possibly cause the ground to tremble? _______________________________________________________________ 2. Do you think the fox would survive? Give a reason for your answer. _______________________________________________________________ 3. Suggest TWO ways to save the fox and other animals from destruction caused by the bulldozers. a) ________________________________________________________________ b) ________________________________________________________________

PRACTICE 3 (VOCABULARY) No.

Word

Meaning

No.

Word

1

rooks

5

scattering

2

oaks

6

leapt

3

sizzled

7

hardly

4

Cold-eyed

8

stirred

Meaning

Note : Bulldozers were invented in the early twentieth century. They are very powerful machines that are specially created to clear land, forests or areas for agriculture or housing development. Deforestration destroys the natural habitat of native wildlife and the creatures would have nowhere to live. Such is the negative effect of modernisation on our environment.

Poisoned Talk

Stanza One Line no.

Line

Interpretation

1

Who killed cock robin?

The person wanted to know who killed the cock robin (a male bird)

2

I, said the worm

The worm admitted that it killed the bird in a cruel way

3

I did him great harm.

4

He died on the branch of a withered tree

The robin died on a tree that was weak and dying

5

From the acid soil that poisoned me.

The acid soil was toxic and the worm was affected. The bird was affected too after eating the worm.

Stanza Two Line no.

Line

Interpretation

1

Who killed the heron?

The person wanted to know who killed the heron (a bird that feeds on fish)

2

I, mouthed the fish,

The fish confessed that it killed the bird because the fish was already poisoned or polluted.

3

With my tainted flesh

4

I killed tern, duck and drake,

5

All the birds of the lake.

In fact, the birds that fed on the fish in the lake died because of the poisoned flesh of the fish.

Stanza Three Line no.

Line

Interpretation

1

Who killed the lake?

The person wanted to know who killed/destroyed the lake.

2

I, boasted Industry,

The lake was destroyed by the industry around it

3

I poisoned with mercury

Note: Mercury is an industrial waste that is released into the water.

4

Fish, plant and weed This toxic waste killed the fish, plant and weed in the lake

5

To pamper men’s greed.

To please people who were greedy and selfish, not caring about the environment.

Stanza Four Line no.

Line

Interpretation

1

Who killed the flowers?

The person wanted to know who killed/destroyed the flowers

2

I, moaned the wind,

The wind sadly admitted that it blew acid rain all over the place, without any control

3

I prowled unconfined,

4

Blowing acid rain

5

Over field, flood and fen.

Acid rain destroyed the plants and trees, affected the water and wetland too.

Stanza Five Line no.

Line

Interpretation

1

Who killed the forest?

The person wanted to know who killed/destroyed the forest

2

I ensured that it died,

3

Said sulphur dioxide.

The forest was destroyed by sulphur dioxide (gas or liquid from the industrial processes and the burning of coal & petroleum. It dissolves in water to form acid and is harmful to plants and animals.)

4

And all life within it,

5

From earthworm to linnet.

Sulphur dioxide destroyed all the creatures in the forest, including the worm and the linnet (small bird).

THEMES:  Destruction of the environment and the wildlife  Industries lead to destruction  Development versus environment  Crime against nature  Man’s greed versus nature MORAL VALUES:  Love and care  Moderation  Responsibility  Concern  Co-operation  Kindness MORAL LESSONS:  We should protect our environment  We should be kind and protect plants and animals  Love nature  Save our environment

PRACTICE 1 STANZA 1 1. Where did the cock robin die?________________________________________ 2. What poisoned the worm?__________________________________________ STANZA 2 1. How did the fish kill the heron? _______________________________________ 2. What else did the fish kill?___________________________________________

STANZA 3 1. What did Industry poison the lake with? _______________________________ 2. Why did Industry kill the lake? ______________________________________ STANZA 4 1. Which word suggests that the wind was sad? __________________________ 2. Which phrase has the same meaning as “move freely)? _______________________________________________________________ STANZA 5 1. What destroyed the forest? _________________________________________ 2. Which line tells us that everything in the forest was destroyed? _______________________________________________________________

PRACTICE 2 (HOTS Questions) 1. How could the robin be poisoned by the worm? ______________________________________________________________ 2. Why did the birds go to the lake? ______________________________________________________________ 3. Give TWO negative effects of modern industries. ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ 4. Name TWO types of pollution. ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ 5. How can we save the environment? Suggest TWO ways. ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________

PRACTICE 3 (VOCABULARY) No.

Word

Meaning

No.

Word

1

withered

5

moaned

2

tainted

6

prowl

3

boasted

7

unconfined

4

pamper

8

fen

Meaning

Note : BIRDS mentioned in the poem: Cock robin, heron, tern, drake, duck, linnet

cock robin

tern

heron

duck

drake

linnet

NOVEL-WE DIDN’T MEAN TO GO TO SEA ABOUT THE AUTHOR…

Arthur Ransome (18 January 1884 – 3 June 1967) was an English author and journalist. He is best known for writing the Swallows and Amazons series of children's books about the school-holiday adventures of children, mostly in the Lake District and the Norfolk Broads. Many of the books involve sailing, while fishing and camping are other common subjects. Ransome's writing is noted for his detailed descriptions of activities. He used many actual features from the Lake District landscape but he also invented his own geography, mixing descriptions of different places. Ransome's own interest in sailing and his need to provide an accurate description caused him to undertake a voyage across the North Sea to Flushing. His book We Didn't Mean To Go To Sea (1937) reflects this, and he based the fictional Goblin on his own boat Nancy Blackett (which in turn took its name from a character in the series). Ransome won the inaugural Carnegie Medal from the Library Association, and Durham University made him an honorary Master of Arts. Leeds University made him an honorary Doctor of Letters. Translations of his books have been published in several languages and he became popular in many countries.

SYNOPSIS John, Susan, Titty and Roger Walker move with their mother and younger sister Brigit to Pin Mill, to await their father’s return to Britain from service overseas (China). There, they befriend Jim Brading, owner of the yacht Goblin, who invites them on a quiet cruise on the River Orwell. With their mother’s permission to spend a night on board the Goblin, on condition that they do not go outside Harwich Harbour, all goes well, until a series of events leaves the cfour Walkers alone and drifting out to sea in a fog which leads to a few days being at sea. Meanwhile, Jim has bad luck. Going ashore, he meets with an accident that lands him in hospital where he remains unconscious for forty-eight hours (2 days). As the children wait for his return, the Goblin has an accident and loses her chain and anchor and drifts out to sea. John proves to be the worthy son of a sailor father, Susan heroic over sea-sickness, Roger and Titty resourceful, brave and sensible. They finally find themselves in the North Sea. Not everyone could be so sturdy and so intelligent as John to steer the yacht to safety. The children use their skills and keep their wits when they are shrewdly tested with so many problems while at sea until their father appeared to help them sail the Goblin back safely.

Goblin

The Compass N : North

NE : North-east

E : East

SE : South-east

W : West

NW : North-west

S : South

SW : South-west

CHAPTER SUMMARIES CHAPTER

SUMMARY

1

John, Susan, Roger and Titty help Jim Brading to tie a rope to the buoy. In return he invites them to sail aboard Goblin. Mother agrees provided that they stay within the estuary of the rivers Orwell and Stour, do not pass the Beach End buoy at the mouth of the rivers, and do not go out to sea. These conditions are imposed because of the important arrival of their father, who is expected to return by ferry at any time from Holland. The children agree to these conditions.

On the River

2 In Harbour

3

Unfortunately, on the second morning Goblin runs out of petrol because Jim forgets to fill up before they start the journey. So, Jim rows ashore to buy some petrol and promises to return in ten minutes but does not return. The children wait for the whole day until an unexpected fog drifts over the river, and the Goblin is without her captain.

Some hours later, after hearing the anchor drag in the fog, the children realise that the tide has risen, the anchor chain is now too short, and they are drifting Drifting out down the river. While John tries to put out more chain, John loses the anchor, to Sea and the yacht drifts out beyond Beach End into the North Sea. Aboard the drifting boat, John decides that it is safer to hoist the sails and go farther out to sea rather than take the risk of being wrecked in the fog. They plan to return to the river, but find that sailing against the wind is impossible, so they have to sail eastward with the wind.

4 A Stormy Night

5 Sinbad and the Pilot

6 Arriving in Holland

7 Coming Home

The Goblin sails east through the night in hazardous conditions, being nearly run down as the navigation lights are out of paraffin. John has to leave Susan at the helm while he reefs the mainsail. He is almost swept overboard, but manages to save himself and the rest in the yacht.

John persuades Susan to continue moving to the nearest port rather than trying to return to Harwich. Along the way, they rescue a kitten floating on a packing-case. They find themselves approaching an unknown coast - it is the Southern Netherlands. They see a pilot ship and pick up a Dutch pilot who decides to help the children and it is free of charge. As they are approaching Flushing, a ferry is leaving to Harwich. Their father happens to be on that ferry and sees John and shouts to him in surprise.

Their father leaves the ferry just in time and returns to help them sail the Goblin back to Harwich. Susan is terribly upset about their mother who will be worrying about them, so their father sends a telegram from Harwich to their mother.

On arriving in England, the Goblin and its crew are reunited with their mother and with Jim Brading, who is looking for his missing yacht. Their mother feels angry because she thinks that they actually and secretly go to meet their father. Jim was unconscious and in hospital for two days, suffering from concussion after being involved in a collision with a bus. Roger keeps telling their mother that they met Father in Holland. Hence, Father has to tell their mother about the mishap. Finally, the children hope that their mother will understand that they didn't mean to go to sea.

Characters 

John, Susan, Titty, Roger, Bridget Walker



Jim Brading Mary Walker (Mother) Commander Ted Walker (Father) Miss Powell Sinbad the kitten the Flushing Pilot

    

MAIN CHARACTERS

Read each chapter and write notes about each of the characters below. Find the evidence to support your description. An example has been given. CHARACTER JOHN

SUSAN

ROGER

DESCRIPTION 1)Reliable

EVIDENCE When the yacht drifts out to sea, he uses his skills and experience to steer the yacht to avoid any danger or accidents to make sure that everyone is safe.

TITTY

FATHER

JIM

THEMES     

Togetherness Through thick or thin Man proposes, God disposes Expect the unexpected Man versus nature

MORAL VALUES

Love & Care

Responsibility

Bravery

Patience

Co-operation

Courage

Honesty

Kindness

Determination

Perseverance

Helpfulness

Obedience

Gratitude

Appreciation

Confidence

MORAL LESSONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

We should always be positive and courageous. Have confidence in everything we do. Never give up. We should try to solve a problem wisely and rationally. We must always stick together as a family Always be prepared for unexpected events in life.

“PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT” In PT3, the novel is  included in SECTION D  10 marks  written in not less than 50 words in continuous form (not in point form)

PLAN YOUR ANSWER : NOTE: You are required to use your higher order thinking skills (HOTS) when answering the question on the novel. So, you need to be systematic and organised in your approach. PARAGRAPH 1 2 3

ANSWER INTRODUCTION 3 POINTS + EVIDENCE CONCLUSION

???

Point 1

Point 2

Paragraph 1

Point 3 Paragraph 2

Evidence

Evidence

Evidence

Conclusion

Paragraph 3

NOTE: As you read the question, highlight/underline the key words.

Based on the novel that you have studied, write about the character that you like the most. Provide evidence from the text to support your answer. John

Brave

Intelligent

Paragraph 1

Caring Paragraph 2

Manages to control the yacht in the bad weather

knows how to concerned about steer the yacht his siblings during to safety the journey

Conclusion 3

Paragraph

EXAMPLE: PARAGRAPH 1

Based on the novel “We didn’t mean to go to sea” by Arthur Ransome, the character that I like the most is John Walker. This is because he is very brave, intelligent and caring.

PARAGRAPH 2

John is a very brave boy. When the four siblings are at sea, he manages to control the yacht in the bad weather, calmly and using his skills, for example when he tried to avoid the buoys and the shoals. He is also intelligent because he knows how to steer the yacht to safety, such as when he always refers to the chart and watches the compass carefully. He can think and act fast to make sure that they are safe from the fog and the storm. I like John because he is a very caring brother. He is concerned about Susan, Roger and Titty, especially when Susan suffered from sea sickness.

PARAGRAPH 3

In conclusion, the character I like the most is John because he is a very brave, intelligent and caring person. He will be a good role model for all students.

Now, try to answer the following questions based on the example given. Do you like the story? Give reasons to support your answer, with evidence from the text. Write about an event that makes you feel happy. Give reasons why you feel that way, with close reference to the text. Choose one character in the story and describe how he or she is an important character in that story. Write about an event that makes you worried. Give reasons why the event makes you feel this way.

Sad I Ams PRACTICE 1 STANZA 1 1. Where does the ring come from? Empty Cola can 2. Where do the scrapings come from? Unwashed porridge pan 3. What is Action Man? A toy STANZA 2 Problems: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e)

The gum is gone The end cannot be found Toothless Springless Dried up

STANZA 3 1. What type of vehicle is referred to in this stanza? Car/van/lorry 2. Write the lines to suggest that the vehicle cannot start or move a) Line 2 : the battery in which no charge is left b) Line 3 : the starter motor which remains inert c) Line 5 : the sparking plug which shows no sign of spark d) Line 6 : the carburettor choked by bits and dirt STANZA 4 List the items mentioned in this stanza a) Garden

b) Library book c) Stray d) Advice PRACTICE 2 (HOTS Questions) NOTE : The answers for HOTS questions can be varied & wide ranging but most importantly, they should be logical/reasonable and relevant to the question. Teachers are advised to use their own discretion. The answers given below are simply examples of acceptable ones.

STANZA 1

1. Who do you think love to drink from cans? a) Children b) Boys c) Men 2. Who do you think broke the arm of the Action Man? A child / the owner of the toy STANZA 2

1. Describe how you feel when you cannot find the end of a cellophane tape. Frustrated / angry / upset 2. What would you do to correct your written mistake when your liquid paper is dried up? Cancel my mistake using a pen 3. How would you feel when you suddenly found a letter which you forgot to post? Frustrated because the letter did not reach the person I wrote to STANZA 3

1) a) b) 2) a) b) a) b)

What would you do if your vehicle cannot start or move? Call a mechanic Try to repair it myself Would you buy a new vehicle if you cannot use the one you have? Why? Yes Because it is already old Because I need a vehicle as a transport to move around No Because I do not have enough money to buy a new one Because the vehicle is special to me and I want to keep it

STANZA 4

1. What should you do if your garden is overgrown with weeds? Mow the lawn 2. Who should be looking after your garden at home? Why? My mother/father because she/he knows about gardening 3. In your opinion, what makes a library book uninteresting?

a) The cover looks boring b) It is too thick 4. Suggest ways to solve the problems of stray animals in your neighbourhood. a) Take them as pets b) Have a “Care for Animals” campaign PRACTICE 3 (VOCABULARY) No.

Word

Meaning

No.

Word

Meaning

1

Scrapings

The food that is stuck to the bottom of the pan

5

Inert

Not moving/starting

2

Severed

Cut off

6

Tread

The pattern on the surface of a tyre

3

Mars

Spoils/makes something become worse

7

Choked

Full of something that stops the flow

4

Mend

Repair/make better

8

Stray

Wandering animal that nobody wants

News Break PRACTICE 1 STANZA 1

1. Who is asking the question? The persona / parent / father / mother / guardian 2. How many questions are asked in this stanza? Four STANZA 2 1. Describe the child’s face. Clean 2. Quote the line which shows that the child is being careful. “Your clothes without a crease” STANZA 3 1. List the things that the child would normally do when he/she got home. a) Dropped school books b) Shrieked c) Made childish treble 2. What does it mean when the persona/parent says that the child is a lamb? He/she is very well behaved STANZA 4

1. What does the persona/parent ask the child to do? To come closer to him/her 2. Which line suggests that the persona/parent cannot believe what he/she sees? “Can this be REALLY you? “ STANZA 5 1. Which line suggests that the persona/parent has just realised what is happening. “Ah…now I see the reason” 2. What does the child bring back from school? His/her school report PRACTICE 2 (HOTS Questions) NOTE : The answers for HOTS questions can be varied & wide ranging but most importantly, they should be logical/reasonable and relevant to the question. Teachers are advised to use their own discretion. The answers given below are simply examples of acceptable ones. 1. Describe the persona/parent’s feelings when he/she says “For goodness sake, what’s this?” in stanza 1. The parent finds the child’s behaviour quite strange / not normal OR He/she is surprised or shocked 2. What would the child normally do with his/her luncheon money at school (stanza 2)? Buy food and drinks at recess time 3. Give an example of what the child did when the persona/parent says “Where yesterday a rebel” (stanza 3) He/she did not listen to his/her parents’ advice OR he/she messed his/her bedroom 4. Why does the persona/parent feel that the child is a stranger (stanza 4)? Because he/she is being very good 5. What do you think the child would say to his/her parent when he/she gives the school report? “Mum/Dad, this is my report card. I hope you won’t be angry.” 6. Describe your own feelings every time you give your school academic report to your parents. I feel nervous and also scared because my result is not always good 7. Do you think examinations are important for students? Give TWO reasons. a) Examinations will test them on what they have learned and understood b) Students will be more serious in their studies because the results will be important for their future 8. Why are parents concerned about their children’s studies? Because they want the best for their children 9. Suggest TWO ways students can follow in order to get success in their studies. a) Have a personal study time table b) Study in small groups after school 10) What is your future career? Why? I want to be a doctor because I want to help treat people, especially the poor ones. PRACTICE 3 (VOCABULARY)

No.

Word

Meaning

No.

Word

Meaning

1

Crease

Not smooth

5

Rebel

A person who goes against the rule/law

2

Cease

Stop

6

Rage

Anger

3

Shrieking

Screamed

7

Hullabaloo

Fuss / commotion

4

Treble

Noise/loud sound

8

Stunned

Shocked/surprised

My Hero PRACTICE 1 STANZA 1 1. Which line suggests that the persona thinks of his father as the best hero? I rate him Number One 2. What is the meaning of “the dead of night”? The night is very dark and quiet STANZA 2 1. List two things that do not scare the persona’s father. (i) Late-night film /horror movie on television (ii) Skeletons 2. Which line tells us that the persona is confident about his father’s bravery? Not dad, not on your Nelly! STANZA 3 1. What would the persona’s father do to prove that he is not afraid of ghosts? Smile and greet them 2. Which line suggests that his father is better than other fathers? My dad could just defeat ‘em STANZA 4 1. List the three types of monsters mentioned in this stanza. (i) Vampires (ii) Wolf-man (iii) Frankenstein’s monster 2. The word “him” refers to the persona’s father STANZA 5 1. Which line suggests that the persona’s father is very confident?

And he’s always ready to prove it 2. What does his mother have to do in the bathroom? She has to remove the spider that is in the bathtub PRACTICE 2 (HOTS Questions) NOTE : The answers for HOTS questions can be varied & wide ranging but most importantly, they should be logical/reasonable and relevant to the question. Teachers are advised to use their own discretion. The answers given below are simply examples of acceptable ones. 1. Who do you think the persona is talking to about his father? Why? Maybe he is talking to his friends/classmates because they are making comparisons about their fathers. 2. How does the persona know that his father is not afraid of watching horror movies late at night? The persona sleeps late every night / he watches the movies with his father. 3. In your opinion, which line is the best description of his father’s bravery? Why? “My dad could just defeat ‘em” because he can do what other fathers cannot do. (Note: The student can just choose any line but he needs to justify his choice.) 4. What would his father do to the monsters (in stanza 4)? How? He would kill them all by using his karate skills. 5. Why do you think the persona’s mother has to remove the spider in the bathtub? His father is scared of spiders or tiny/furry insects. 6. Suggest two ways to show your appreciation to your father. (i) Always help him wash his car (ii) Play games with him 7. Apart from your father, who would you consider your hero? Why? I choose my neighbour because he is strong and brave like my father. 8. What would be the best present you could give to your father on his birthday? Why? I will give him a video camera so that he can record all the family activities for his video collection. PRACTICE 3 (VOCABULARY) No.

Word

Meaning

No.

Word

Meaning

1

Horrors

Fears

4

Vampires

Living corpse

2

Skeleton

Bones of a dead person

5

Upset

Unhappy/disappointed

3

Defeat

Win over

6

Remove

Get rid of/throw away

What is red? PRACTICE 1

1. From the poem, list the positive examples of red. (Choose five from the list below) (i) Sunset (vii) fire-crackers (festive occasions) (ii) Feeling brave (viii) fire-engine (iii) Rose (ix) lipstick (iv) Brick (x) rubber ball (v) Sound of a band (xi) Valentine heart (vi) Circus cart (xii) Red Indian 2. From the poem, list the negative examples of red. (i) Sunburn (ii) Anger (iii) Shout (iv) Blood from a cut (v) Feeling embarrassed 3. What is the meaning of “with all your might”? With all your power or strength 4. What causes a sunburn? Being under the hot sun for too long 5. In the poem, “you” refers to the reader 6. “Red squiggles out” refers to blood 7. What flower does red refer to in this poem? Rose 8. Which line suggests that red is also the colour of love? A Valentine heart. 9. Which line tells us that some people wear red to attract attention? Red is a show-off 10. What does “it” in the last line refer to? Red PRACTICE 2 (HOTS Questions)

NOTE : The answers for HOTS questions can be varied & wide ranging but most importantly, they should be logical/reasonable and relevant to the question. Teachers are advised to use their own discretion. The answers given below are simply examples of acceptable ones. 1. Why do you think red refers to the sunset and not the sunrise? Because it is getting dark and the sun is setting 2. How is it possible for you to get a sunburn? Explain. When I sit under the sun for too long without wearing anything to protect me from the heat, like wearing a cap or hat I will get a sunburn. 3. Based on your own experience, why do people dislike feeling embarrassed? Because they do not want to be laughed at / they will lose their confidence when they feel silly.

4. Why do you think people give red roses to their loved ones? As a symbol of love or romance / Red roses are special because they are very beautiful and expensive. 5. How could a visit to a circus make you happy? I can see many interesting circus acts and also animals like tigers and elephants. 6. In your opinion, is red the best colour for a lipstick? Why? Yes, because it is a bright and can make a woman look very beautiful. OR No, because it is too bright and it will make a woman look ugly/like a clown. 7. Who do you think would be interested in playing with a big red rubber ball? Why? Small children will like it because it will be fun trying to kick or catch a big ball. 8. Do you think red is the best choice of colour for a school uniform? Why? Yes, because it will make the students look smart and cheerful. OR No, because it is not suitable for a school as a place to study. 9. Would you want to live in a red bungalow? Why? Yes, because my house will look the most interesting in my area. OR No, my neighbours will think that we are a crazy family because we choose red paint. 10. Some people do not like red. Give two possible reasons. (i) The colour is too bright (ii) They do not like to show off.

PRACTICE 3 (VOCABULARY) No.

Word

Meaning

No.

Word

Meaning Feeling

1

Blazing

Burning brightly

4

Embarrassed

2

Might

Power/strength

5

Flicker

3

Squizzles

Wriggles/moves

6

Trimmings

Glint/glimmer decorations

unevenly

The Day the Bulldozers Came PRACTICE 1 STANZA 1 1. 2. 3. 4.

What are the creatures mentioned in this stanza? Rooks, green flies and toad. What are rooks? Birds The crazy egg baskets refer to bird nests. The word “them” refers to the green flies.

STANZA 2 1. What animal does this stanza focus on? Squirrels. 2. Describe what they did when the bulldozers came. They were scattering up tree trunks and leapt from the branches. 3. “…branches that were hardly there” What happened to the branches? The branches were chopped/cut off/broken.

STANZA 3 1. What disturbed the fox’s sleep? The ground trembled. 2. Where was the fox when the bulldozers came? Deep down in the Earth / underground. 3. Which line suggests that the fox was not worried? ‘I’m quite safe (line 5) PRACTICE 2 (HOTS Questions) NOTE : The answers for HOTS questions can be varied & wide ranging but most importantly, they should be logical/reasonable and relevant to the question. Teachers are advised to use their own discretion. The answers given below are simply examples of acceptable ones. STANZA 1 1. Give a possible reason for the rooks to be building their nests on trees. To be safe from any types of danger or wild animals. 2. Why would a toad be waiting for the green flies? To eat them. STANZA 2 1. If you were the squirrel, how would you feel when the bulldozers came into the forest? I would feel very scared because my life would be in danger. 2. What would happen to the squirrels if they fell off the trees? They would have died or been injured. STANZA 3 1. What could possibly cause the ground to tremble? The bulldozer that was moving in the forest. 2. Do you think the fox would survive? Give a reason for your answer. YES, because he was deep down underground where the bulldozer could not possibly reach him. NO, because he could die when the ground collapsed and buried him alive. 3. Suggest TWO ways to save the fox and other animals from destruction caused by the bulldozers. a) Move the animals in the forest to a nearby zoo or forest reserve. b) Prevent deforestration in the forest where these animals live.

PRACTICE 3 (VOCABULARY) No.

Word

Meaning

No.

Word

Meaning

1

rooks

crows/birds

5

scattering

moving all over the place

2

oaks

trees

6

leapt

jumped

3

sizzled

flew noisily

7

hardly

Not at all

4

Cold-eyed

emotionless

8

stirred

moved gently

Poisoned Talk PRACTICE 1 STANZA 1 1. Where did the cock robin die? On the branch of a withered tree 2. What poisoned the worm? The acid soil STANZA 2 1. How did the fish kill the heron? With its tainted flesh 2. What else did the fish kill? Tern, duck, drake and all the birds of the lake. STANZA 3 1. What did Industry poison the lake with? Mercury 2. Why did Industry kill the lake? To pamper man’s greed / to satisfy greedy people STANZA 4 1. Which word suggests that the wind was sad? moaned (line 2) 2. Which phrase has the same meaning as “move freely)? prowl unconfined (line 3) STANZA 5 1. What destroyed the forest? Sulphur dioxide 2. Which line tells us that everything in the forest was destroyed?And all life within it(line 4) PRACTICE 2 (HOTS Questions) NOTE : The answers for HOTS questions can be varied & wide ranging but most importantly, they should be logical/reasonable and relevant to the question. Teachers are advised to use their own discretion. The answers given below are simply examples of acceptable ones. 1. How could the robin be poisoned by the worm?

2. 3.

4.

5.

The robin must have eaten the worm. Why did the birds go to the lake? To look for fish to eat. Give TWO negative effects of modern industries. i. Global warming ii. Pollution Name TWO types of pollution. i. Air pollution ii. Water pollution How can we save the environment? Suggest TWO ways. i. Plant more trees ii. Reduce pollution

PRACTICE 3 (VOCABULARY) No.

Word

Meaning

No.

Word

Meaning

1

withered

dried

5

moaned

made the sound of pain

2

tainted

contaminated/polluted

6

prowl

move around

3

boasted

Talked proudly

7

unconfined

Not restricted/limited

4

pamper

give special treatment

8

fen

wetland