03 / 02 / 2022
INTRODUCTION
One day, a washerman and his son were coming back from the village pond along with their donkey who was carrying a huge bundle of clothes. When they were passing through the village lane, a passerby exclaimed, "Look at this donkey, who is dying under the weight of this huge bundle. His master has no sympathy for his poor animal."
EXPLAINED :-
1) Introduction of the chapter
ASSIGNMENT :-
1) On page 5.57, above reflections, write in your own words the moral of the story in the blank space.
2) Do Exs A - C of chapter -15, pages 5.56 and 5.57 in your textbook itself.
3) Read INSPIRATION about Gurbachan Singh page 5.57, Ch 15.
4) Read Ch 15 fully.
27 / 01 / 2022
Chapter - 15 THE COMMENTS OF THE PEOPLE
INTRODUCTION
One day, a washerman and his son were coming back from the village pond along with their donkey who was carrying a huge bundle of clothes. When they were passing through the village lane, a passerby exclaimed, "Look at this donkey, who is dying under the weight of this huge bundle. His master has no sympathy for his poor animal."
EXPLAINED :-
1) Introduction of the chapter
2) Read and explain the story "THE COMMENTS OF THE PEOPLE"
3) Moral of the story
MUST WATCH FOR BETTER UNDERSTANDING
MAIN TEACHING :-
1) Introduction of the chapter
2) Read and explain the story "THE COMMENTS OF THE PEOPLE"
3) Moral of the story
ASSIGNMENT :-
1) On page 5.57, above reflections, write in your own words the moral of the story in the blank space.
2) Do Exs A - C of chapter -15, pages 5.56 and 5.57 in your textbook itself.
3) Read INSPIRATION about Gurbachan Singh page 5.57, Ch 15.
4) Read Ch 15 fully.
20 / 01 / 2022
Chapter - 14 THE MAGICAL AXE
INTRODUCTION
Once, there lived a king and a queen. They had a princess named Sundri. One day, she was playing in her garden with her friends. Suddenly, a devil came there and he carried away the princess with him. All her friends became frightened. They went to the king and queen.
EXPLAINED :-
1) Introduction of the chapter
2) Read and explain the story "THE MAGICAL AXE"
3) Moral of the story
MUST WATCH FOR BETTER UNDERSTANDING
MAIN TEACHING :-
1) Introduction of the chapter
2) Read and explain the story "THE MAGICAL AXE"
3) Moral of the story
ASSIGNMENT :-
1) On page 5.53, above reflections, write in your own words the moral of the story in the blank space.
2) Do Exs A - B of chapter -14, pages 5.52 and 5.53 in your textbook itself.
3) Read INSPIRATION about Arun Kumar Vaidya page 5.53, Ch 14.
4) Read Ch 14 fully.
13 / 01 / 2022
Chapter - 14 THE MAGICAL AXE
INTRODUCTION
Once, there lived a king and a queen. They had a princess named Sundri. One day, she was playing in her garden with her friends. Suddenly, a devil came there and he carried away the princess with him. All her friends became frightened. They went to the king and queen.
EXPLAINED :-
1) Introduction of the chapter
2) Read and explain the story "THE MAGICAL AXE"
3) Moral of the story
MUST WATCH FOR BETTER UNDERSTANDING
MAIN TEACHING :-
1) Introduction of the chapter
2) Read and explain the story "THE MAGICAL AXE"
3) Moral of the story
ASSIGNMENT :-
1) On page 5.53, above reflections, write in your own words the moral of the story in the blank space.
2) Do Exs A - B of chapter -14, pages 5.52 and 5.53 in your textbook itself.
3) Read INSPIRATION about Arun Kumar Vaidya page 5.53, Ch 14.
4) Read Ch 14 fully.
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09 / 12 / 2021
Chapter - 10 THE CRYSTAL BALL 
INTRODUCTION
In the north of India, there was a small village whose people were very joyful and lucky. The children played under the shade of trees in the gardens of their home. A shepherd boy, whose name was Rishi, stayed near the village with his father, mother and grandmother. Early morning, he took his herd of goats up the hills to find suitable place for them to graze.
EXPLAINED :-
1) Introduction of the chapter
2) Read and explain the story "THE CRYSTAL BALL"
3) Moral of the story
MUST WATCH FOR BETTER UNDERSTANDING
MAIN TEACHING :-
1) Introduction of the chapter
2) Read and explain the story "THE CRYSTAL BALL"
3) Moral of the story
ASSIGNMENT :-
Revise chs 10,11 and 12 for FAIII.
02 / 12 / 2021
Chapter - 13 A POUND OF BUTTER
INTRODUCTION
Once upon a time there was a farmer, who sold a pound of butter to the baker. One day the baker decided to weigh the butter to see if he was getting a pound or not. On weighing the butter he found that he was getting less than a pound everyday. This angered him and he took farmer to the court.
EXPLAINED :-
1) Introduction of the chapter
2) Read and explain the story "A POUND OF BUTTER"
3) Moral of the story
MUST WATCH FOR BETTER UNDERSTANDING
MAIN TEACHING :-
1) Introduction of the chapter
2) Read and explain the story "A POUND OF BUTTER"
3) Moral of the story
ASSIGNMENT :-
1) On page 5.49, above reflections, write in your own words the moral of the story in the blank space.
2) Do Exs A - B of chapter -13, pages 5.48 and 5.49 in your textbook itself.
3) Read INSPIRATION about Malala page 5.49, Ch 13.
4) Read Ch 13 fully.
25 / 11 / 2021
Chapter - 12 JAMMED WHEELS
INTRODUCTION
It had rained heavily the whole night. In the morning the roads were muddy and the potholes were filled to the brim. It was the day for the weekly market and Raju the farmer was riding his cart along the country road. He had to reach the market early so that he could sell his vegetables. It was very difficult for the bullocks to drag the load through the deep mud. On his journey, suddenly the wheels of the bullock cart sank into the mire.
EXPLAINED :-
1) Introduction of the chapter
2) Read and explain the story "JAMMED WHEELS"
3) Moral of the story
MUST WATCH FOR BETTER UNDERSTANDING
MAIN TEACHING :-
1) Introduction of the chapter
2) Read and explain the story "JAMMED WHEELS"
3) Moral of the story
ASSIGNMENT :-
1) On page 5.46, above reflections, write in your own words the moral of the story in the blank space.
2) Do Exs A - B of chapter -12, pages 5.45 and 5.46 in your textbook itself.
3) Read INSPIRATION about Abraham Lincoln page 5.46, Ch 12.
4) Read Ch 12 fully.
Chapter - 11 LAV AND KUSH (CONTINUATION)
INTRODUCTION
Lav and Kush were the children of Lord Ram and his wife Sita. After Sita was banished from the kingdom of Ayodhya, she took shelter in the ashram of Valmiki, which was based in a forest on the banks of the Tamsa river.
EXPLAINED :-
1) Introduction of the chapter
2) Read and explain the story "LAV AND KUSH"
3) Moral of the story
MUST WATCH FOR BETTER UNDERSTANDING
MAIN TEACHING :-
1) Introduction of the chapter
2) Read and explain the story "LAV AND KUSH"
3) Moral of the story
ASSIGNMENT :-
1) On page 5.43, above reflections, write in your own words the moral of the story in the blank space.
2) Do Exs A - B of chapter -11, pages 5.42 and 5.43 in your textbook itself.
3) Read INSPIRATION about Vinoba Bhave page 5.43, Ch 11.
4) Read Ch 11 fully.
28 / 10 / 2021
Chapter - 11 LAV AND KUSH
INTRODUCTION
Lav and Kush were the children of Lord Ram and his wife Sita. After Sita was banished from the kingdom of Ayodhya, she took shelter in the ashram of Valmiki, which was based in a forest on the banks of the Tamsa river.
EXPLAINED :-
1) Introduction of the chapter
2) Read and explain the story "LAV AND KUSH"
3) Moral of the story
MUST WATCH FOR BETTER UNDERSTANDING
MAIN TEACHING :-
1) Introduction of the chapter
2) Read and explain the story "LAV AND KUSH"
3) Moral of the story
ASSIGNMENT :-
1) On page 5.43, above reflections, write in your own words the moral of the story in the blank space.
2) Do Exs A - B of chapter -11, pages 5.42 and 5.43 in your textbook itself.
3) Read INSPIRATION about Vinoba Bhave page 5.43, Ch 11.
21 / 10 / 2021
Chapter - 10 THE CRYSTAL BALL
CONTINUATION
INTRODUCTION
In the north of India, there was a small village whose people were very joyful and lucky. The children played under the shade of trees in the gardens of their home. A shepherd boy, whose name was Rishi, stayed near the village with his father, mother and grandmother. Early morning, he took his herd of goats up the hills to find suitable place for them to graze.
EXPLAINED :-
1) Introduction of the chapter
2) Read and explain the story "THE CRYSTAL BALL"
3) Moral of the story
MUST WATCH FOR BETTER UNDERSTANDING
MAIN TEACHING :-
1) Introduction of the chapter
2) Read and explain the story "THE CRYSTAL BALL"
3) Moral of the story
ASSIGNMENT :-
1) On page 5.39, above reflections, write in your own words the moral of the story in the blank space.
2) Do Exs A - B of chapter -10, pages 5.38 and 5.39 in your textbook itself.
3) Read INSPIRATION about Shiela Ghosh page 5.39, Ch 10.
07 / 10 / 2021
Chapter - 10 THE CRYSTAL BALL
INTRODUCTION
In the north of India, there was a small village whose people were very joyful and lucky. The children played under the shade of trees in the gardens of their home. A shepherd boy, whose name was Rishi, stayed near the village with his father, mother and grandmother. Early morning, he took his herd of goats up the hills to find suitable place for them to graze.
EXPLAINED :-
1) Introduction of the chapter
2) Read and explain the story "THE CRYSTAL BALL"
3) Moral of the story
MUST WATCH FOR BETTER UNDERSTANDING
MAIN TEACHING :-
1) Introduction of the chapter
2) Read and explain the story "THE CRYSTAL BALL"
3) Moral of the story
ASSIGNMENT :-
1) On page 5.39, above reflections, write in your own words the moral of the story in the blank space.
2) Do Exs A - B of chapter -10, pages 5.38 and 5.39 in your textbook itself.
3) Read INSPIRATION about Shiela Ghosh page 5.39, Ch 10.
16 / 09 / 2021
Chapter - 6 THE LAZY LITTLE BIRD (REVISION)
INTRODUCTION
Once there was a little bird who was very nice but he was very much lazy. Each morning at the time of getting up, his friends had to shout at him again and again only then he would struggle out of the bed. Whenever there was some job he had to do, he would keep putting it off until there was hardly enough time left to do it.
EXPLAINED :-
1) Introduction of the chapter
2) Read and explain the story "THE LAZY LITTLE BIRD "
3) Moral of the story
MUST WATCH FOR BETTER UNDERSTANDING
MAIN TEACHING :-
1) Introduction of the chapter
2) Read and explain the story "THE LAZY LITTLE BIRD "
3) Moral of the story
ASSIGNMENT :-
1) Revise the moral of the story.
2) Revise Exs A - B of chapter -6, pages 5.22 and 5.23.
3) Revise INSPIRATION about Rosa Parks page 5.23, Ch 6.
09 / 09 / 2021
Chapter - 1 RAIN IN SUMMER
(REVISION)
INTRODUCTION
In this poem the poet wants to show his excitement and the happiness when the rain comes after a long Summer time. Because of the heat of the Summer, all the streets are become fiery and hot, and after a long time when rain come it becomes very beautiful and pleasant.
EXPLAINED :-
1) Introduction of the poem
2) Read and explain the poem "RAIN IN SUMMER"
3) Moral of the poem
MUST WATCH FOR BETTER UNDERSTANDING
MAIN TEACHING :-
1) Introduction of the poem
2) Read and explain the poem "RAIN IN SUMMER"
3) Moral of the poem
ASSIGNMENT :-
1) Revise Ch. 1, on pages 5.3 and 5.4.
2) Revise Exs A - C, on pages 5.4 and 5.5, Ch 1.
02 / 09 / 2021
Chapter - 9 BIRBAL COOKS HIS RICE
INTRODUCTION
Once cold morning, king Akbar and his courtier Birbal were walking along the bank of the Yamuna. The cold gust of wind made the king shiver. He said, "Birbal can anyone stay in the cold water of the Yamuna all night? " "Yes sir," replied Birbal, "I will bring one to you this afternoon."
EXPLAINED :-
1) Introduction of the chapter
2) Read and explain the story "BIRBAL COOKS HIS RICE"
3) Moral of the story
MUST WATCH FOR BETTER UNDERSTANDING
MAIN TEACHING :-
1) Introduction of the chapter
2) Read and explain the story "BIRBAL COOKS HIS RICE"
3) Moral of the story
ASSIGNMENT :-
1) On page 5.35, above reflections, write in your own words the moral of the story in the blank space.
2) Do Exs A - B of chapter -9, pages 5.34 and 5.35 in your textbook itself.
3) Read INSPIRATION about Martin Luther King JR. page 5.35, Ch 9.
26 / 08 / 2021
Chapter - 8 DON'T BE GREEDY
INTRODUCTION
Once, a Brahmin was passing through a forest. He suddenly saw a black cobra peeping out of an ant-hill. The Brahmin believed that snakes are a form of God and so he worshipped them. He went home and came back with a bowl full of milk. He put the milk near the ant-hill. He then prayed to the snake to come out and drink the milk. After praying, the Brahmin went back home.
EXPLAINED :-
1) Introduction of the chapter
2) Read and explain the story "DON'T BE GREEDY"
3) Moral of the story
MUST WATCH FOR BETTER UNDERSTANDING
MAIN TEACHING :-
1) Introduction of the chapter
2) Read and explain the story "DON'T BE GREEDY"
3) Moral of the story
ASSIGNMENT :-
1) On page 5.31, above reflections, write in your own words the moral of the story in the blank space.
2) Do Exs A - C of chapter- 8, pages 5.29 and 5.31 in your textbook itself.
3) Read INSPIRATION about Swami Vivekanand page 5.31, Ch 8.
05 / 08 / 2021
Chapter - 7 THE MAGIC MANGO
INTRODUCTION
Vikram was the king of Ramgrah. Kanak the beautiful princess, was his daughter. She was ten years old. Vikram loved his daughter more than his own life. Once Kanak fell ill. The king called the best physicians from far off countries. But Kanak did not get well. The king was very sad. A wise man of his court said, "The princess can get well, if she eats the magic mango."
EXPLAINED :-
1) Introduction of the chapter
2) Read and explain the story "THE MAGIC MANGO"
3) Moral of the story
MUST WATCH FOR BETTER UNDERSTANDING
MAIN TEACHING :-
1) Introduction of the chapter
2) Read and explain the story "THE MAGIC MANGO"
3) Moral of the story
ASSIGNMENT :-
1) On page 5.27, above reflections, write in your own words the moral of the story in the blank space.
2) Do Exs A - B of chapter -7, pages 5.26 and 5.27 in your textbook itself.
3) Read INSPIRATION about Soichiro Honda page 5.27, Ch 7.
29 / 07 / 2021
Chapter - 6 THE LAZY LITTLE BIRD
INTRODUCTION
Once there was a little bird who was very nice but he was very much lazy. Each morning at the time of getting up, his friends had to shout at him again and again only then he would struggle out of the bed. Whenever there was some job he had to do, he would keep putting it off until there was hardly enough time left to do it.
EXPLAINED :-
1) Introduction of the chapter
2) Read and explain the story " THE LAZY LITTLE BIRD "
3) Moral of the story
MUST WATCH FOR BETTER UNDERSTANDING
MAIN TEACHING :-
1) Introduction of the chapter
2) Read and explain the story " THE LAZY LITTLE BIRD "
3) Moral of the story
ASSIGNMENT :-
1) On page 5.23, above reflections, write in your own words the moral of the story in the blank space.
2) Do Exs A - B of chapter -6, pages 5.22 and 5.23 in your textbook itself.
3) Read INSPIRATION about Rosa Parks page 5.23, Ch 6.
22 / 07 / 2021
Chapter - 5 THE KIND WOODCUTTER
INTRODUCTION
Once upon a time in a jungle, a woodcutter was about to cut a large and beautiful tree. Just then, a beautiful form emerged from from the tree. She smiled at the woodcutter and said, "oh good man, I am the goddess of the jungle and I request you not to cut this tree.
EXPLAINED :-
1) Introduction of the chapter
2) Read and explain the story "THE KIND WOODCUTTER"
3) Moral of the story
MUST WATCH FOR BETTER UNDERSTANDING
MAIN TEACHING :-
1) Introduction of the chapter
2) Read and explain the story "THE KIND WOODCUTTER"
3) Moral of the story
ASSIGNMENT :-
1) On page 5.19, above reflections, write in your own words the moral of the story in the blank space.
2) Do Exs A - C of chapter- 5, pages 5.18 and 5.16 in your textbook itself.
3) Read INSPIRATION about Pope John Paul ll page 5.19, Ch 5.
15 / 07 / 2021
Chapter - 4 THE MERCHANT AND HIS TWELVE ASSISTANTS
INTRODUCTION
Once there was a merchant. He used to sell grains. He would go from village to village to buy grains. Then he would sell the grains in the city. One day he was going to nearby village to buy the grains. He had to pass through a dense forest. While he was walking slowly, four thieves popped out of nowhere. They threatened him.
EXPLAINED :-
1) Introduction of the chapter
2) Read and explain the story "THE MERCHANT AND HIS TWELVE ASSISTANTS"
3) Moral of the story
MUST WATCH FOR BETTER UNDERSTANDING
MAIN TEACHING :-
1) Introduction of the chapter
2) Read and explain the story "THE MERCHANT AND HIS TWELVE ASSISTANTS"
3) Moral of the story
ASSIGNMENT :-
1) On page 5.16, above reflections, write in your own words the moral of the story in the blank space.
2) Do Exs A - C of chapter- 4, pages 5.14 to 5.16 in your textbook itself.
3) Read INSPIRATION about King Ashoka page 5.16, Ch 4.
01 / 07 / 2021
Chapter- 3 PARTRIDGE AND CROW
INTRODUCTION
There lived a partridge in a jungle. The partridge had made a small nest on a tree. She used to move here and there in search of food. A crow often saw her there. Once, the partridge had to go very far away in search of food. The crow was hidden among the leaves. It saw the nest and started living there.
EXPLAINED :-
1) Introduction of the chapter
2) Read and explain the story "PARTRIDGE AND CROW"
3) Moral of the story
MAIN TEACHING :-
1) Introduction of the chapter
2) Read and explain the story "PARTRIDGE AND CROW"
3) Moral of the story
ASSIGNMENT :-
1) On page 5.12, above reflections, write in your own words the moral of the story in the blank space.
2) Do Exs A - C of chapter -3, pages 5.10 to 5.12 in your textbook itself.
3) Read INSPIRATION about Acharya Hemchandra page no. 5.12, Ch 3.
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17 / 06 / 2021
Chapter 1 RAIN IN SUMMER
Chapter 1 RAIN IN SUMMER
(REVISION)
INTRODUCTIONIn this poem the poet wants to show his excitement and the happiness when the rain comes after a long Summer time. Because of the heat of the Summer, all the streets are become fiery and hot, and after a long time when rain come it becomes very beautiful and pleasant.
EXPLAINED :-
1) Introduction of the poem
2) Read and explain the poem "RAIN IN SUMMER"
3) Moral of the poem
MUST WATCH FOR BETTER UNDERSTANDING
MAIN TEACHING :-
1) Introduction of the poem
2) Read and explain the poem "RAIN IN SUMMER"
3) Moral of the poem
ASSIGNMENT :-
1) Revise Ch. 1 - 2 for FA1.
10 / 06 / 2021
Chapter- 2 THE TRICKY TIGER
INTRODUCTION
A tiger once lived in a jungle. He was ferocious and cunning. One day after he had killed his prey, he found a large treasure upon the person of his victim. This gave the cunning tiger an idea, by which he would get food, and never have to hunt for his meal again.
Chapter- 2 THE TRICKY TIGER
INTRODUCTION
A tiger once lived in a jungle. He was ferocious and cunning. One day after he had killed his prey, he found a large treasure upon the person of his victim. This gave the cunning tiger an idea, by which he would get food, and never have to hunt for his meal again.
EXPLAINED :-
1) Introduction of the chapter
2) Read and explain the story "THE TRICKY TIGER"
3) Moral of the story
MUST WATCH FOR BETTER UNDERSTANDING
MAIN TEACHING :-
1) Introduction of the chapter
2) Read and explain the story "THE TRICKY TIGER"
3) Moral of the story
ASSIGNMENT :-
1) On page 5.8, above reflections, write in your own words the moral of the story in the blank space.
2) Do Exs A - C of chapter -2, pages 5.7 and 5.8 in your textbook itself.
03 / 06 / 2021
Chapter- 1 RAIN IN SUMMER
INTRODUCTION
In this poem the poet wants to show his excitement and the happiness when the rain comes after a long Summer time. Because of the heat of the Summer, all the streets are become fiery and hot, and after a long time when rain come it becomes very beautiful and pleasant.
EXPLAINED :-
1) Introduction of the poem
2) Read and explain the poem "RAIN IN SUMMER"
3) Moral of the poem
MUST WATCH FOR BETTER UNDERSTANDING
MAIN TEACHING :-
1) Introduction of the poem
2) Read and explain the poem "RAIN IN SUMMER"
3) Moral of the poem
ASSIGNMENT :-
1) On page 5.5, above reflections, write in your own words the moral of the poem in the blank space.
2) Do Exs A - C of poem -1, pages 5.4 and 5.5 in your textbook itself.
