Class 4 English: Understanding Word Meanings

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What does the word 'marvellous' mean?

  • magical
  • ordinary
  • ugly
  • wonderful (correct)

According to the poem, only those who read books can visit magical lands.

True (A)

What is the speaker of the poem 'There is a Land'?

Leland B Jacobs

The magical creatures in the poem include _______________.

<p>trolls, giants, witches, and brownies</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the magical creatures to their meanings:

<p>Trolls = ugly imaginary creatures from stories Giants = large mythical creatures Witches = magical beings with supernatural powers Brownies = small, friendly mythical creatures</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do brownies do in the midst of night?

<p>they dance to the sound of crickets (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The poem 'There is a Land' is about a magical land outside of books.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A witch's brew tastes ___________________.

<p>bitter</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Marvellous

Wonderful; causing great wonder; extraordinarily good or great; used especially as an intensifier.

Books and Magical Lands

True. According to the poem, reading books allows one to imaginatively visit magical lands.

Speaker of 'There is a Land'

Leland B. Jacobs is the speaker of the poem 'There is a Land'.

Magical Creatures in Poem

Trolls, giants, witches, and brownies are among the magical creatures mentioned in the poem.

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Brownies' Nightly Activity

In the poem, brownies dance to the sound of crickets in the middle of the night.

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Magical Land's Location

False. The poem 'There is a Land' is about a magical land found within books, not outside of them.

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Taste of Witch's Brew

A witch's brew tastes bitter.

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Study Notes

Unit 7: There is a Land

Word Meanings

  • Marvellous means wonderful
  • Trolls are ugly imaginary creatures from stories
  • Dwell means to live
  • Shivery means shaking because of fear or the cold
  • Prowl means to move around an area quietly, often while hunting
  • Moan means to make a long, low sound, often to show pain or unhappiness

Opposites

  • Bitter is the opposite of Sweet
  • Night is the opposite of Day
  • Marvellous is the opposite of Ordinary

Poem Summary

  • The poem "There is a Land" is written by Leland B. Jacobs
  • The poem talks about magical lands that can be visited through reading books
  • Only those who read books can visit these magical lands
  • The poem mentions four magical creatures: trolls, giants, witches, and brownies
  • Brownies dance in the midst of night to the sound of crickets

Key Facts

  • The marvellous land of magic is located inside books
  • A witch's brew tastes bitter and is used to cast a magic spell
  • Anyone who reads storybooks can visit the marvellous land of magic

Magical Creatures

  • The poem's illustration features trolls, giants, witches, and brownies
  • Match the magical creatures to their pictures: unicorn, elf, giant, dragon, and vampire

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