Mothers of the Wild - Unit 9

GulMohar: Reader 3

Reading Worksheet 1 Read the poem about a mothers love A Mother's Love I've been with you since before your birth. I'll stand by your side, as long as I'm on this earth. A mother's love is special, a never-ending gift. A love that's always there if you ever need a lift. I think of you often, never missing a day. My love is forever, and always sent your way. A mother's love, your gift, the gift I'll always give to you. As we watch our lives go by, no matter what you say or do. Alan Royer Source: adapted from A Mother's Love Is Forever, Mother Child Poem http://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poem/a-mothers-love-is-forever#ixzz1c4Hskfr2

1a. Mark if the following statements are true -T or not true -NT 1. The mother says that she has been with the child even before she was born- T 2. A mothers love is not a gift 3. She does not think of the child so much 4. A mothers love is forever

2a.Complete the passage with the words in the box

far away/love/ child/special This poem is from a mother to her_____________. She tells her child that a mothers love is __________ that will always be there even though the child has gone____________. The mother tells her child that whatever happens she will __________her child.

Structures Worksheet 2 2. Complete the answers to the questions with may or will Example: Is it alright if I come in? Yes. You may come in. 1. Do you where Ram is? Im not sure. He _______________________the park. 2. Why isnt Trishna answering the doorbell? I dont know. She _______________ sleeping. 3. Is Dilip coming today? Yes .He told me that _________________ today. 4. Dont you think we should leave now? Please wait. They ________________ soon. 5. What did you say you will be doing? I _________________ to see my grandmother.

Words in use Worksheet 3 3a.Write the plural form of the following words

Singular 1. eye 2. ox 3. child 4. fish 5. slipper 6. bus eyes

Plural

Singular 7. sheep 8. animal 9. root 10. deer 11. moose 12.mouse

Plural

Worksheet 3b Complete the sentences with suitable words from the box

wildly / politely/ brightly/ loudly/

1. Amit is a well behaved boy. He always talks _____________. 2. The horse runs ___________ whenever it is turned loose. 3.Our uncle Pran snores _________________. 4. The lamp glowed _______________ through the night.

Writing worksheet 4 Fill in the spaces with the help of the clues in the box.

weaves a nest / fallen twigs/ big and independent / its nest/ fetches worms /loving parents/ bushy and strong tree/

Birds are careful and ___________________too. They take care of their young just like animals do.

A bird starts building ______________even before it lays its eggs

The mother bird looks for a _______________________to build her nest

She then collects ______________ and hair and _________________where her babies would be comfortable. When the eggs hatch she _____________________for the babies and

keeps feeding them until they grow

______________________ .

Refer to Unit 7 and write a paragraph about how penguins take care of their young.

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ANSWER KEY Structures Worksheet 2 2. Complete the answers to the questions with may or will 1. Do you where Ram is? Im not sure. He may be at the park. 2. Why isnt Trishna answering the doorbell? I dont know. She may be sleeping. 3. Is Dilip coming today? Yes .He told me that he will be coming today. 4. Dont you think we should leave now? Please wait. They will be here soon. 5. What did you say you will be doing? I will be going to see my grandmother. Worksheet 3 3a 1. eye 2. ox 3. child 4. fish 5. slipper 6. bus eyes oxen children fish slippers buses 7. sheep 8. animal 9. root 10. deer 11. moose 12.mouse sheep animals roots deer moose mice

3b. politely/ wildly/ loudly/brightly Worksheet 4 Write a paragraph about how birds take care their young with the help of the clues in the box. You can add your information too.

Birds are careful and loving parents too. They take care of their young just like animals do.

A bird starts building its nest even before it lays its eggs

The mother bird looks for a bushy and strong tree to build her nest She then collects fallen twigs and hair and weaves a nest where her babies would be comfortable. When the eggs

hatch she

fetches worms for the babies and keeps feeding them until they grow

big and

independent.