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What skills can be practiced through Activity 2 under 'Speaking and Writing'?
What skills can be practiced through Activity 2 under 'Speaking and Writing'?
- Creative writing and storytelling
- Reading comprehension and summarization
- Decision-making and negotiating (correct)
- Memorization and recitation
How many couplets are there in the poem discussed in Activity 1?
How many couplets are there in the poem discussed in Activity 1?
- 20
- 10
- 15 (correct)
- 12
What is one way that children can express their understanding of 'Gopal and the Hilsa Fish'?
What is one way that children can express their understanding of 'Gopal and the Hilsa Fish'?
- Creating a group debate
- Reciting the text aloud
- Writing a summary individually
- Describing pictures in groups (correct)
Which activity allows children to find words suggesting the neglected state of the shed?
Which activity allows children to find words suggesting the neglected state of the shed?
What type of responses does Activity 1 include?
What type of responses does Activity 1 include?
What is a noted activity for vocabulary building mentioned in the content?
What is a noted activity for vocabulary building mentioned in the content?
In 'The Shed', which phrases indicate neglect according to the lesson?
In 'The Shed', which phrases indicate neglect according to the lesson?
What is a suggested approach for children fluent in English when analyzing comics?
What is a suggested approach for children fluent in English when analyzing comics?
What does the text suggest is the most important time?
What does the text suggest is the most important time?
Who is deemed the most necessary person?
Who is deemed the most necessary person?
What was regarded as the most important business in the text?
What was regarded as the most important business in the text?
What is indicated as a consequence of not dressing the man's wounds?
What is indicated as a consequence of not dressing the man's wounds?
What suggestion was made for the king in the context of wise men?
What suggestion was made for the king in the context of wise men?
What was the king's action towards the bearded man's wound?
What was the king's action towards the bearded man's wound?
What is emphasized about the future in the text?
What is emphasized about the future in the text?
What is the primary purpose mentioned for being in this world?
What is the primary purpose mentioned for being in this world?
What is necessary to decide the right time for doing something?
What is necessary to decide the right time for doing something?
Who did some people believe were most necessary to the king?
Who did some people believe were most necessary to the king?
What were some of the answers given to the king's question about the most necessary people?
What were some of the answers given to the king's question about the most necessary people?
What action did the king take before approaching the hermit?
What action did the king take before approaching the hermit?
Why was the king not satisfied with the answers to his questions?
Why was the king not satisfied with the answers to his questions?
What was the hermit widely known for?
What was the hermit widely known for?
What did the king disguise himself as when visiting the hermit?
What did the king disguise himself as when visiting the hermit?
What did the hermit do when the king approached him?
What did the hermit do when the king approached him?
What does the king believe will help him never fail?
What does the king believe will help him never fail?
Which of the following is NOT one of the three questions the king wants answers to?
Which of the following is NOT one of the three questions the king wants answers to?
According to one perspective given, how should the king determine the right time for an action?
According to one perspective given, how should the king determine the right time for an action?
What was the king's incentive for those who answered his questions?
What was the king's incentive for those who answered his questions?
What was a common response from wise men regarding the king's first question?
What was a common response from wise men regarding the king's first question?
What is implied about the wise men's responses to the king's questions?
What is implied about the wise men's responses to the king's questions?
What is suggested as an alternative to relying solely on personal judgment for the king?
What is suggested as an alternative to relying solely on personal judgment for the king?
Which approach regarding decision-making is considered least viable by the wise men?
Which approach regarding decision-making is considered least viable by the wise men?
Why was the king advised to seek the help of magicians?
Why was the king advised to seek the help of magicians?
What did the people believe would be important advice for the king?
What did the people believe would be important advice for the king?
What did the wise men fail to achieve?
What did the wise men fail to achieve?
How did the king and the hermit assist the wounded man?
How did the king and the hermit assist the wounded man?
Who was the bearded man that asked for forgiveness?
Who was the bearded man that asked for forgiveness?
What action did the king take to show his forgiveness to the bearded man?
What action did the king take to show his forgiveness to the bearded man?
What were the hermit’s answers to the three questions related to?
What were the hermit’s answers to the three questions related to?
Which word means to pardon someone?
Which word means to pardon someone?
Study Notes
Speaking and Writing Activities
- Activity 2 encourages students to learn language related to life skills such as decision-making, negotiating, and persuading through pair or group work.
- Teacher support is vital for guiding appropriate language use during these activities.
The Rebel Poem
- Activity 1 includes both open-ended and text-based questions focusing on the poem's content.
- Elements of discussion involve recalling specific lines and engaging in reflective commentary on the title's significance.
- The poem consists of 15 couplets, each recitable as a standalone unit.
- Students should analyze the last couplet's relation to the poet’s views.
Gopal and the Hilsa Fish
- A visual story facilitates understanding, prompting enthusiasm among students.
- Class division into small groups enables collaborative picture description and text construction for a cohesive story narrative.
- Texts can be developed in students' native languages before reformulation in English, fostering language skills.
- Word ladder activity aids in vocabulary enhancement through synonym recognition.
The Shed Poem
- Encourage students to identify words and phrases illustrating the shed's neglected state, enhancing observational skills regarding imagery in poetry.
- Students can extract rhyming word pairs from the poem, reinforcing phonetic awareness.
- Individual contributions will emerge during discussions, potentially leading to the creation of spooky stories.
Three Questions Narrative
- A king seeks advice on three pivotal questions: the right time to begin an action, whom to heed, and the most important task to perform.
- Various wise men's differing opinions lead to the king's dissatisfaction and quest for a hermit's wisdom.
- The hermit emphasizes the significance of the present, the importance of the person with you, and the need for purposeful action in the moment.
- Key themes include the unpredictability of the future and the idea that the most crucial task is to be of service to others.
Comprehension and Language Activities
- Prompts for comprehension check include completing sentences related to the wise men's advice and the king's interactions with the hermit.
- Language exercises demand matching definitions, filling in sentence blanks, and creating sentences with given vocabulary to strengthen language acquisition.
- Focus on vocabulary and its application within various contexts encourages deeper understanding and use of language.
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Description
This quiz focuses on enhancing life skills such as decision-making, negotiating, and persuading through speaking and writing activities. Designed for group activities, it provides open-ended and text-based responses to engage learners in practical language use. Teachers are encouraged to assist students in developing their language skills effectively.
