Reading Analysis PDF

READING LITERACY
Class VI
Learning outcomes
The learners will be able to:
a) Interpret and locate information: the exercise will let the learner understand
and locate information from the text.
b) Comparative studies: the activity will help the learner to do a comparative
study of data provided and apply the knowledge in their life.
c) Present opinion: Every learner will have a different set of opinions so they
will be able to present their individual ideas.
d) Infer finer social skills like co-existence and accepting differences. It will
also help the learner to evaluate their social sensibilities.
Learning competencies
a) Reading interpreting text and graphics
b) Creative thinking
c) Critical thinking
d) Interpersonal skills
Learning dimensions
a) Reading literacy
b) Social and cultural dimension
c) Global dimension
Methodology
a) The students will discuss their immediate neighbourhood and compare
the differences.
b) Comparative reading in an organized way- development of events.
c) Writing practice in the form of questions and possible answers.
d) Analytical, interpretive and reflective assessment.
PISA ACTIVITY
Read the details carefully:
MIKE MILLER KELLY SMITH
I’m an English teacher and have a big Well, I almost always get up early, at
family, so I have a very busy daily about five-thirty. I get up early because
routine! First I get up every day at six I like to go jogging along the beach and
o’clock, get washed and dressed, leave watch the sun rise. Later, after
for work by seven thirty. I get to school breakfast, I go to work. I work in a
at eight o’clock. I prepare my lessons bank near my home. I don’t drive to
and then teach until noon. The other work, I take a bus, as it only takes
teachers and I always eat lunch and talk about twenty minutes to get to work.
in the teacher’s room. I teach again in After work, I like to go to my favourite
the afternoon and then correct my bakery and buy some fresh bread. I get
students’ homework and tests. After I home between five o’ clock and five
get back home, I help
my kids with thirty. My husband Michael usually
homework. I have three kids who are in makes dinner because he loves to cook.
elementary school. Their names are In fact, he is a chef at a restaurant. His
Mathew, Jon and Suzie. Then I do some hobby is growing flowers in our garden.
exercise, eat my dinner with my family We also have a pet dog called Wolfie.
and watch TV before I go to bed at In the evenings we take Wolfie for a
about ten o’ clock. We love to watch walk, and then get to bed by 9:30 p.m.
travel shows. Finally I read in bed before because we have to get up early again
I fall asleep. the next morning.
Complete the following diagrams :
Mike’s daily routine :
GETS UP AT
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Kelly’s daily routine
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Answer the questions
Q.1 Whose life style attracts you more and why?
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Q.2 According to you, who is leading a healthier lifestyle and why?
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Q. 3 List at least one common thing that you feel is really positive in both the
people?
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Q. 4 Do you feel that being socially adjustable is a good quality? Give your
opinion in context to what you’ve read about Mike and Kelly and further
support your answer with a real life example.
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Class VI
Comprehension
‘I shan’t be able to think in ten minutes, make it half an

hour,’ said H. O. His real name is Horace Octavius, but we
call him H.O because of the advertisement, and it’s not so
very long ago he was afraid to pass the hoarding where it
says ‘Eat H. O.’ in big letters. He says it was when he was
a little boy, but I remember last Christmas but one, he
woke in the middle of the night crying and howling. But
he told me afterwards he had been dreaming that they
really had come to eat H. O., and it couldn’t have been the
cereal, when you come to think of it, because it was so very
plain.
*Note: H.O (Hornsby’s Oats) is a popular breakfast cereal.
1.1 According to the above passage, ……………. is the name of the Bastable
sibling.
a) Horace Octavius
b) Hornsby’s Oats
c) Horse Octavius
d) Horace Oats
1.2 H.O woke up in the middle of the night because………… .
a) somebody had come to eat him up
b) he dreamt that somebody had come to eat him up
c) he was scared of the dark
d) he wanted to eat the cereal

1.3 Choose the word from the passage which means the same as a billboard.
a) advertisement
b) hoarding
c) howling
d) dreaming
1.4 Which of the following statements is false?
a) The Bastable children named Horace Octavius H.O after the

cereal.
b) The Bastable children wanted to scare H.O.
c) H.O was the eldest of the Bastable siblings.
d) H.O wanted to think for half an hour.
Q. Bad dreams are called nightmares. We all get nightmares that leave us
uphappy, upset or scared. Can you remember any nightmare you had
that woke you up scared? Write about it in 50 words.
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Design a hoarding for any food item of your choice.
Example :
Class VI
1. Read the given text and answer the questions:
KALPANA Chawla said that she never dreamed, as a child in Karnal, that she would
cross the frontiers of space. It was enough that her parents allowed her to attend
engineering college after she graduated from Tagore School.
After a Bachelor of Science degree in aeronautical engineering, against great

opposition from her father, she went for a master’s degree to the United States
of America. She later earned her Ph.D. in aerospace engineering. Kalpana
Chawla was the first Indian–American woman astronaut to blast off from the launch
pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida, and participate in a successful mission in space. Her
family from India cheered along with the staff at the Kennedy Space Center as they
watched the Columbia lift off.
Q.1 Kalpana Chawla completed her master’s degree from

a. Russia
b. United States of America
c. India
d. Columbia
Q.2 In which field did Kalpana Chawla do her Doctorate?

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Q.3 Write the name of the space shuttle launched from Florida.
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Q.4. How do you think Kalpana Chawla set an example for the Indian women?
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2. Read the given text and answer the questions:
Kalpana was born in Karnal, Haryana, but was a naturalised U.S. citizen, married to
flight instructor Jean-Pierre Harrison. Besides being an astronaut, she was licensed to
fly single and multi-engine land airplanes, single-engine seaplanes and gliders. She
was also a certified flight instructor. After qualifying as a pilot, Kalpana began to
consider another challenge: applying to NASA’s space shuttle program. She was first
hired as a research scientist at NASA. In 1994 she was selected by NASA for training
as an astronaut. When asked what it was like being a woman in her field she replied,
“I really never, ever thought, while pursuing my studies or doing anything else, that I
was a woman, or a person from a small city, or a different country. I pretty much had
my dreams like anyone else and I followed them. And people who were around me,
fortunately, always encouraged me and said, ‘If that’s what you want to do, carry
on’.”
Kalpana’s first space mission in the space shuttle, Columbia, was 15 days, 16 hours
and 34 minutes long. During this time she went around the earth 252 times, travelling
10.45 million kilometres! The crew included a Japanese and a Ukranian astronaut.
The crew performed experiments such as pollinating plants to observe food growth in
space, and tests for making stronger metals and faster computer chips — all for a
price tag of about 56 million dollars.
Q.1 Kalpana Chawla was a naturalised citizen of

a. India
b. Columbia
c. Japan
d. USA
Q.2. Name the planes which Kalpana Chawla was licensed to fly.
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Q.3. Kalpana travelled 10.45 kms for completing 252 rounds of earth, how much
time was taken to complete this mission?
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Q.4. If 1 dollar is equal to Rs.70 , then calculate the value of 56 millon dollars in
rupees.
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Q.5 Why do you think the crew performed experiments in space?

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3. Read the given text and answer the questions
On the Saturday night when the news about the Columbia disaster broke, there was
shock and disbelief. The town of Karnal spent a sleepless night as thousands of
households stayed glued to their television sets in the hope that Kalpana and the crew
had somehow survived. A journalist wrote: She was a heroine. It takes enormous
ability to become an astronaut. You need to know a lot about everything, from
biology to astrophysics to aeronautical engineering. In this age of super-specialisation,
you must have encyclopaedic knowledge to be an astronaut. Her achievement is awe-
inspiring.
For millions of young Indians, the story of Kalpana Chawla, a girl from a small town
who touched the skies, had become an inspiration. In a message that she sent from
aboard the space shuttle, Columbia, to students of her college in Chandigarh, Kalpana
said, “The path from dreams to success does exist. May you have the vision to find it,
the courage to get onto it… . Wishing you a great journey.” There will surely be many
who start off on this journey to fulfil their dreams.
[adapted from Span
January/February 1998]
Q.1 The name of Kalpana’s Space shuttle was ……………………

Q.2. The town of Karnal had a sleepless night as
a) it was Saturday night
b) the news about Columbia disaster broke
c) the people hoped to see Kalpana alive
d) all of the above
Q.3. How did Kalpana’s words inspire young Indians?
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Q.4. According to the journalist why does it take enormous ability to become an
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NON CONTINUOUS TEXT
Read the information given in the picture and answer the questions:
Q.1 The Picture shows the details about

a. Mars Orbit Mission (MOM)
b. Mars Atmosphere Volatile Evolution Mission (MAVEN)
c. Comparison between MOM and MAVEN
d. Comparison between India and America
Q.2 Write the difference in the number of days between the launch date of MOM and
MAVEN?
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Q.3 Which of these missions was costlier?
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Q.4 Why do you think that MAVEN entered the orbit earlier than MOM?
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CLASS: VI
1 The teacher can choose any warm up activity as per his/ her choice and level of the
learners.
a. Showing small/ short clips from the movies or cartoons having animals or
based on certain fables.
b. Audio/ sounds of different animals based on the theme of chapter (eg. Dog,
wolf, bear, cow, lion etc)
A) Match the animals with their respective trait or characteristic
Animal Trait
a Fox Naughty
b Dog Ferocious
c Lion Innocent
d Lamb Clever
e Squirrel Faithful
B) Among the animals listed above, which one would you like to have as
your pet and why? Answer in 2-3 lines and share with your classmates.
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2 The students will listen to a small recorded conversation between a lion and a tiger.
Hi there!
Tiger: Hello SherKhan! How are you?
Lion: I’m fine Bagheera and what about you?
Tiger: I am fine too! Tell me, have you heard about this new thing called
‘deforestation’?
Lion: Yes, Sherkhan. I know a little bit about it. It is cutting down of trees on a large
scale, which means destruction of trees, woods and forests.
Tiger: But, there are so many trees, how does it matter?
Lion: Don’t you forget Sherkhan, trees are very important for us and are homes to
millions of animals and birds.
Tiger: So, you mean to say that deforestation will make us homeless.
Lion: Yes, you got it right.
Answer the following questions after listening to the above conversation:
a. …………………… knows about deforestation whereas ……………………
does not.
b. Deforestation means
i. killing of animals
ii. cutting down of trees
iii. polluting the woods and forests
c. Think and share why trees are important for us?
d. Suggest one way to solve this problem of deforestation.
CLASS: VI
Look at the graph below and answer the related questions:
a. List the endangered animals whose number is more than 10,000 in the world.
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b. The above graph indicates
i. Number of extinct species in the world
ii. Number of endangered species in the world
iii. Number of Rothschild’s giraffe left in the world
iv. None of the above
c. From the graph given above, which animal do you think is going to be extinct very
soon?
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d. Suppose 300 tigers are being killed every year, then what would be the population of
the tigers left 3 years from now?
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CLASS VII
Comprehension
Learning Outcomes
i) Locate information: The question will make the learner locate the required
information.
ii) Interpret the text: The question will make the learner construct meaning from the text.
iii) The learner will quickly recognize and analyze words.
iv) The learner will visually differentiate among a set of pictures on the basis of
interpretation of the given text.
Learning Competencies
i) Reading, interpreting and graphics
ii) Creative thinking
iii) Critical thinking
iv) Intrapersonal skills
Learning dimensions
i) Reading literacy
ii) Social dimension
Methodology
i) The class opens with a discussion on the way of life in the jungle.
ii) Students will be shown the movie ‘Jungle Book’ to give them an idea of Mowgli’s
life in the jungle before he is forced to come to live with the humans.
iii) The students will be made to read the text and analyse the points given.
iv) An open discussion on the difference in the way laws and life differs in the village
and the jungle will be held.
v) After the brainstorming session, the students will interpret the different test questions
given.
Learning Assessment
The test questions will include MCQs, vocabulary testing and creative thinking.
Read the passage given below and answer the questions based on it:
For three months after that night Mowgli hardly ever left the village gate, he was
so busy learning the ways and customs of men. First, he had to wear a cloth round
him, which annoyed him horribly; then he had to learn about money, which he
did not in the least understand, and about ploughing, of which he did not see the
use. Then the little children in the village made him very angry. Luckily, the Law
of the Jungle had taught him to keep his temper, for in the jungle, life and food
depend on keeping your temper. But when they made fun of him because he
would not play games or fly kites, or because he mispronounced some word, only
the knowledge that it was not sportsmanlike to kill little naked cubs kept him from
picking them up and breaking them in two. He did not know his own strength in
the least. In the jungle he knew he was weak compared to the beasts, but in the
village, people said that he was as strong as a bull.
1. The most irritating thing for Mowgli was to
a. learn the language.
b. control his temper.
c. wear a cloth around him.
d. None of the above.
2. Keeping his temper in control in the jungle was important for Mowgli to
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3. The children in the village made fun of him when he couldn’t
a. fly kites.
b. play games.
c. pronounce words.
d. All of the above.
4. The literary device used in the last line of the passage is
a. alliteration.
b. metaphor.
c. simile.
d. repetition.
5. Imagine you happen to meet Mowgli. What aspect of his life in the jungle
would you be eager to know about? Give reasons for your answer.
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6. Mowgli learned the importance of many activities during the three
months he did not step outside the village. Select the correct ones from
the images given below:
Class VII
Q.1 Given below are some animal rights that are followed in India.
1. It is the fundamental duty of every citizen of India to have compassion for all
living creatures. Article 51A(g).
2. Abandoning any animal for any reason can land you in prison for up to three
months. Section 11(1)(i) and Section 11(1)(j), PCA Act, 1960.
3. No animal (including chickens) can be slaughtered in any place other than a
slaughterhouse. Sick or pregnant animals shall not be slaughtered. Rule 3, of
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, (Slaughterhouse) Rules, 2001 and Chapter 4,
Food Safety and Standards Regulations, 2011
4. Neglecting an animal by denying her sufficient food, water, shelter and exercise or
by keeping him confined for long hours is punishable by a fine or imprisonment of
up to 3 months or both. Section 11(1)(h), PCA Act, 1960.
Based on the above information, answer the questions that follow.
i) What is the central obligation of every Indian citizen towards all the animals?
a. Not to abandon any animal b. To have compassion for all creatures
c. No slaughtering of animals d. Not to neglect any animal
ii) Sameer left his dog tied to a pole in a deserted street of Jaisalmer. Under which
section will he be imprisoned?
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iii) Write the full form of PCA.
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iv) Rohan did not feed his dog for 2 days in the month of May. When can he attain his
parole after he is charged for his crime under animal rights instantly?
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v) How can you keep an animal confined? What are the ramifications of the same?
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Q.2 Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
One day the dog came running to him, putting his paws against his legs and motioning
with head to some spot behind. The old man at first thought his pet was only playing
and did not mind it. But the dog kept on whining and running to and fro for some
minutes. Then the old man followed the dog a few yards to a place where the animal
began a lively scratching. Thinking it was possibly a buried bone or bit of fish, the old
man struck his hoe in the earth, when lo! A pile of gold gleamed before him.
i) If a novel contains the above excerpt, under which genre would you place the
novel?
a. fiction b. horror
c. non-fiction d. Sci-fi
ii) Write the value of 1 yard as a meter.
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iii) Identify the words that depict a dog’s restlessness.
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iv) Identify an adjective used in the passage.
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Q.3 Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
The Animal welfare law of Japan includes the 1973 Act on Welfare and Management
of Animals according to which, it is a crime to kill, injure, or inflict cruelty on animals
without due cause. The Act announces that it is the duty of owners and keepers of
animals to maintain the health and safety of animals and raise them in an appropriate
manner. The list of protected animals includes cattle, horses, pigs, sheep, goats, dogs,
cats, domestic rabbits, chickens, domestic pigeons and domestic ducks, or other animals
which have an owner and are mammals, birds or reptiles as protected. It is unfortunate
that even after being provided by various resources from these gentle souls, cases of
inhumanity come forward. It is only fitting to implement strict laws to curb the issue.
According to 1973 Act, the penalty for inflicting harm on an animal life deliberately
contains a fine or imprisonment up to one year and the abandonment of animals and
cruelty by neglect are punishable with fines. The law was amended in 2005 to create
new basic guidelines for experimentation based on the Three Rs (refine, replace,
reduce) for animal testing; however, the law still relies heavily on self-regulation.
1. Which human trait is essential for the implementation of Animal welfare law?
a) ego b) pride
c) righteousness d) innocence
2. Su Kam and Xi Chang go for camping. Looking for some adventure, they
decide to go fish-hunting at a lake situated near the camping site. What will be
the penalty imposed on them according to the Animal welfare law of Japan?
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3. Mei Ling, a 52 year old man, shows his inhumanity by beating a dog to death.
Earlier, he had tried to get rid of his dog as he left his dog alone at a deserted
place; however, a faithful animal that a dog is, the dog returned to his wicked
master. On seeing him, Mei Ling snapped in a way that was fatal to the dog.
Born in 1954, he had been raised by people who did not consider animals as
living creatures. Under Animal welfare Law of Japan, what would be the
penalty imposed on Mei Ling?
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4. If Mei-Ling had been born in the year 1908, what would be the penalty
imposed on Mei-Ling under Animal welfare Law?
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5. How are animals important to maintain the balance of nature and for human
beings in general? State your views.
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Q.4 Read the given table carefully.
Japanese symbols and words English Translation

出で To go out
入いる insert
田た it stands for a piece of land where rice is
cultivated
Onegai/kudasai a word used to request something
Kara a preposition starting from ‘f’
desu Opposite side of there
これが demonstrative adjective besides that
soshite A conjunction
soko Opposite side of here
Based on the information given above, write the following English sentence using
Japanese words and symbols.
“Please enter rice field from here and exit from there.”
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Q.5 Carefully observe the given map of Japan and answer the questions that follow.
1. A particular meat has the name of this city.

a) Hiroshima b) Osaka
c) Kobe d) Nagoya
2. What are the places one has to visit in order to travel from Osaka to
Yokohama?
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Q.6 It is an international treaty that works in two phases viz. accepting the phenomenon of
global warming and understanding the contribution of CO2 emissions for the same.
This treaty has the name of a Japanese city as the treaty was adopted in this city of
Japan.
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Q.7 Carefully observe the following diagram.
5 km
2 km
The kind couple’s home The king’s procession
The wicked couple’s home
As the kind old man wanted to get ashes from the wicked couple’s home, he travelled
to the wicked couple’s home to get the same before going to the king’s procession.
How much extra distance does he have to travel to reach the procession if the distance
from the mill to the wicked couple’s home was 3 km?
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Class VIII
Comprehension

1. Learning Outcomes
The learner
 responds to a variety of questions based on familiar and unfamiliar text in writing
and verbally
 thinks critically, compares and contrast characters, events and ideas
 identifies main ideas , characters and relates them with his/ her personal
experiences
 writes description/ narratives showing sensitivity to environment and other issues.

1.1 Learning Competencies

 Managing and retrieving information
 Creative thinking
 Critical Thinking
 Problem Solving
 Communication

1.2 Learning Dimensions

 Reading Literacy
 Social Dimension
 Relating the text with the relationship between humans and animals
 Interdependence of living creatures

2. Learning strategies
Warm-up Activities
(The teacher can choose any warm up activity as per his/ her choice and level of the
learners.)
1. Showing small/ short clips from the movies or cartoons based on animals.
2. State few qualities that dogs have.

Read the passage and answer the questions that follow.
1. And over this great demesne Buck ruled. Here he was born, and here he
had lived the four years of his life. It was true, there were other dogs.
There could not but be other dogs on so vast a place, but they did not
count. They came and went, resided in the kennels, or lived obscurely in
the recesses of the house after the fashion of Toots, the Japanese pug, or
Ysabel, the Mexican hairless,—strange creatures that rarely put nose out
of doors or set foot to ground. On the other hand, there were the Fox
Terriers, a score of them at least, who yelped fearful promises at Toots
and Ysabel looking out of the windows at them and protected by a legion
of housemaids armed with brooms and mops.
1.1 Draw arrows to indicate which dogs lived inside and outside the
house. Cross out the one which does not belong here.
Japanese Pugs Fox terrier
Outside
Inside Kennels
Husky
Ysabel
1.2 According to the above passage, which dog(s) was/were the most
important in the demesne?
a) Fox terriers
b) Toots
c) Buck
d) Japanese pugs and the Mexican dogs
1.3 Which dogs were more in number?
a) Mexican dogs
b) St. Bernard
c) Fox terriers
d) Japanese pugs
1.4 A score means …………… in number.
a) ten
b) twenty
c) thirty
d) forty
1.5 Which of the following statements is true?
a) The dogs had an army to protect them.
b) There were a few servants to take care of the dogs.
c) There was a large number of maids to take care of the dogs.
d) There was a large number of servants to take care of the dogs.
1.6 … there were the fox terriers, a score of them at least, who yelped fearful
promises at Toots and Ysabel …
The literary device used in the above line is ……………… .
a) Simile
b) metaphor
c) repetition
d) personification
1.7 Find a word from the passage that means the same as hidden ; secretly
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1.8 Do you agree that it’s fun to keep a pet? Which pet would you like to
keep and why?
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Sample Paper given as
Appendix A is an attempt to integrate the
NCERT Chapter with PISA based modules to
arrive at the desired learning outcomes.

Appendix B deals with General Modules
carrying PISA like questions.
READING LITERACY
Class VI
Comprehension – Non‐continuous text

Learning Outcomes
The learner will be able to:
i) Read and appreciate the non‐continuous text
ii) Seek meaning in using a variety of strategies such as prior knowledge, predicting and
confirming
iii) Scan the text for specific supporting details
iv) Deduce the meaning of graphic texts
v) Evaluate ideas and information

i) Communication
iii) Managing and retrieving specific information

Learning dimensions explored
i) Mathematical
ii) Environmental
iii) Scientific
iv) Global

Methodology
i) The teacher will show pictures of various fast food items served in various joints.
ii) Various combinations of food items will be enlisted on the board.
iii) Auditory and visual strategies would be used to help children understand the
comprehension

Multiple Dimensions Explored
i) Global dimension : The teacher will initiate discussion on vegetarian versus non‐
vegetarian food.
ii) Environmental dimension : The students will talk about the hazards of junk food.
iii) Mathematical dimension : The students will make a sample menu card with a price
list.

Learning Assessment
Apart from textual questions, the teacher will incorporate a few questions which will
evaluate the high order thinking skills of the students.
Reading Literacy Page 1

Sample
of
Non‐Continuous Text


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For each question from 1 to 5, four options are given. Choose the correct option.

1. How many different items does the Happy Family Combo have?
a) 6 b) 8 c) 9 d) 4
2. What is the special offer?
a) The happy family combo worth 198
b) Free delivery on orders worth less than 59
c) A discount of 59.99 on the Happy Family Combo
d) Free delivery on orders worth more than 59 and a discount on the Happy
Family Combo.
3. Rashida, a customer could not get the discount. Reason out, why?
a) She ordered on 30th July b) She did not mention the code
c) She knew the usual price was 198 d) She paid the total amount in full
4. How many people would the Happy Family Combo not be enough for?
a) 10 b) 12 c) 3 d) 4
5. What is the correct way to place an order?
a) By going to the shop
b) By making an telephone booking
c) By making an online booking
d) By going to the shop then making a telephone booking
6. Draw the hands in the table clock showing the time when the offer gets over.


Answer Key
1 (b)
2 (d)
3 (b)
4 (b)
5 (c)
6 Both hands pointing at 12


MODULE 1


MODULE 1
Read the following passage :
A young woodcutter named Taro lived with his mother and father on a lonely hillside. All
day long he chopped wood in the forest. Though he worked very hard, he earned very little
money. This made him sad, for he was a thoughtful son and wanted to give his old parents
everything they needed.
One evening, when Taro and his parents were sitting in a corner of their hut, a strong wind
began to blow. It whistled through the cracks of the hut and everyone felt very cold.
Suddenly Taro’s father said, “I wish I had a cup of saké; it would warm me and do my old
heart good.”
This made Taro sadder than ever, for the heart‐warming drink called saké was very
expensive. ‘How do I earn more money?’ he asked himself. ‘How do I get a little saké for my
poor old father?’ He decided to work harder than before.
Next morning, Taro jumped out of bed earlier than usual and made his way to the forest. He
chopped and cut, as the sun climbed, and soon he was so warm that he had to take off his
jacket. His mouth was dry, and his face was wet with sweat. ‘My poor old father!’ he
thought. ‘If only he was as warm as I!’ And with that he began to chop even faster, thinking
of the extra money he must earn to buy the saké to warm the old man’s bones.
Then suddenly Taro stopped chopping. What was that sound he heard? Could it be, could it
possibly be rushing water? Taro could not remember ever seeing or hearing a rushing
stream in that part of the forest. He was thirsty. The axe dropped out of his hands and he
ran in the direction of the sound.
Taro saw a beautiful little waterfall hidden behind a rock. Kneeling at a place where the
water flowed quietly, he cupped a little in his hands and put it to his lips. Was it water? Or
was it saké? He tasted it again and again, and always it was the delicious saké instead of cold
water.
Taro quickly filled the pitcher he had with him and hurried home. The old man was
delighted with the saké. After only one swallow of the liquid he stopped shivering and did a
little dance in the middle of the floor.

Answer the following questions:
i) What do you prefer to drink when you feel cold?
a) a cup of hot tea b) a cold drink c) a mocktail d) coconut water

ii) Taro was upset because
a) he was not able to work hard
b) of hot weather
c) he had less money
d) he had to cut trees
iii) If a goldsmith deals in gold, a woodcutter ………………………………………………
iv) Gautam bought a watch for Rs. 5000. Gaurav bought a watch for Rs. 1050. ………………
watch is more expensive than ………………
v) Synonym of perspiration is ……………………
vi) Strike off the words in the box below that are not suitable.
Taro wanted to give his old parents everything they needed. This shows that he
was ….
thoughtful hardworking loving honest
considerate trustworthy efficient kind
Justify your answer
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vii) A woodcutter takes 2 hours to reach the forest to cut trees. He takes 7 hours to cut
one tree. How many trees will he be able to cut in 35 hours?

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MODULE 2


MODULE 2
Read the following:
That afternoon, a neighbour stopped by for a visit. Taro’s father politely offered her a cup of
the saké. The lady drank it greedily, and thanked the old man. Then Taro told her the story
of the magic water fall. Thanking them for the delicious drink, she left in a hurry. By nightfall
she had spread the story throughout the whole village. That evening there was a long
procession of visitors to the woodcutter’s house. Each man heard the story of the waterfall,
and took a sip of the saké. In less than an hour the pitcher was empty.
Next morning, Taro started for work even earlier than the morning before. He carried with
him the largest pitcher he owned, for he intended first of all to go to the waterfall. When he
reached it, he found to his great surprise all his neighbours there. They were carrying
pitchers, jars, buckets — anything they could find to hold the magic saké. Then one villager
knelt and held his mouth under the waterfall to drink. He drank again and again, and then
shouted angrily, “Water! Nothing but water!” Others also tried, but there was no saké, only
cold water.
“We have been tricked!” shouted the villagers. “Where is Taro? Let us drown him in this
waterfall.” But Taro had been wise enough to slip behind a rock when he saw how things
were going. He was nowhere to be found.
Muttering their anger and disappointment, the villagers left the place one by one. Taro
came out from his hiding place. Was it true, he wondered? Was the saké a dream? Once
more he caught a little liquid in his hand and put it to his lips. It was the same fine saké. To
the thoughtful son, the magic waterfall gave the delicious saké. To everyone else, it gave
only cold water.
The story of Taro and his magic waterfall reached the Emperor of Japan. He sent for the
young woodcutter, and rewarded him with twenty pieces of gold for having been so good
and kind. Then he named the most beautiful fountain in the city after Taro. This, said the
Emperor, was to encourage all children to honour and obey their parents.
i) What all did the neighbours carry to hold the magic saké?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
ii) Name two places where people prefer to gather in huge numbers.
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iii) How did the villagers react on discovering that it was not saké but water that was
flowing from the waterfall?
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iv) According to you, why did the water taste like saké to Taro and not others?
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MODULE 3


MODULE 3

Read the following:
Your parents promised that they will take you for the latest movie if you score more than
90% marks in the Mathematics periodic test the next day. But, you also have to practice for
an inter‐school football match today as you are the team captain.
Answer the following question:

Your first option will be to
1. prepare for the match
2. prepare for the examination
Give reason for your choice:
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MODULE 4


MODULE 4

Study the graph and answer the following questions :

1. The production of Hilsa fish in the said years is shown through a bar graph below:
41000
40000
39000
38000
37000
36000
35000
34000
33000
32000
2000 2004 2008 2012 2016
Years

2. Number of boats licensed & non‐licensed:
7000
6000
5000
4000
3000
2000
1000
0
2000 2004 2008 2012 2016
Years


i) In which year the production of Hilsa fish is the highest?
a) 2004 b) 2016 c) 2000 d) 2008
ii) Write the amount of decrease in production between 2000 to 2008.
a) 4000 b) 3000 c) 2000 d) 5000
iii) What is the difference in the production from the year 2000 to 2016?
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iv) No. of boats in year 2012 are ………………………………………………………………………
v) What do you think is the relationship between number of boats and
production of Hilsa fish?
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MODULE 5


MODULE 5

Look at the line graph below. It shows the mean (average) number of veterinary visits per
day. Read the graph and answer the questions that follow:

i) Which year(s) saw the highest of average number of veterinary visits per dog?
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ii) In which year(s) was the mean number of veterinary visits per dog the lowest?
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iii) Which year(s) has more average number of visits per dog than the year 2011?
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iv) Based on the information provided above, do you think that the health of dogs
improved after 2001?
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v) Why do you think the number of visits per dog decreased to 15 in the year 1987 and
2006?
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MODULE 6
Read the following:
The students will listen to a small recorded conversation between a lion and a tiger.
Hi there!
Tiger: Hello SherKhan! How are you?
Lion: I’m fine Bagheera and what about you?
Tiger: I am fine too! Tell me, have you heard about this new thing called ‘deforestation’?
Lion: Yes, Sherkhan. I know a little bit about it. It is cutting down of trees on a large scale,
which means destruction of trees, woods and forests.
Tiger: But, there are so many trees, how does it matter?
Lion: Don’t you forget Sherkhan, trees are very important for us and are homes to millions
of animals and birds.
Tiger: So, you mean to say that deforestation will make us homeless.
Lion: Yes, you got it right.
Answer the following questions after listening to the above conversation:
a. …………………… knows about deforestation whereas …………………… does not.
b. Deforestation means
i. killing of animals
ii. cutting down of trees
iii. polluting the woods and forests
c. Think and share why trees are important for us?
d. Suggest one way to solve this problem of deforestation.
1. Give names of the animals mentioned in the text which can be domesticated.

2. Given below is a table with some living beings along with the speed at which
they run.
Study the table and respond.
Living beings Speed in km/hr
Human beings 37.6
Dog 70
Wolf 55
Bear 60
Lion 80
Cow 40

i. Arrange the speed of different living beings in descending order with the
names of the living beings.
ii. What is the difference between the speed of the fastest and the slowest
being?
iii. Which living being listed above do you think is the most endangered species
and give any one reason for the same?
iv. a) Match the animals with their respective trait or characteristic
Animal Trait
a Fox Naughty
b Dog Ferocious
c Lion Innocent
d Lamb Clever
e Squirrel Faithful

b) Among the animals listed above, which one would you like to have as
your pet and why? Answer in 2‐3 lines and share with your
classmates.
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Look at the graph below and answer the related questions:

a. List the endangered animals whose number is more than 10,000 in the world.
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b. The above graph indicates
i. Number of extinct species in the world
ii. Number of endangered species in the world
iii. Number of Rothschild’s giraffe left in the world
iv. None of the above
c. From the graph given above, which animal do you think is going to be extinct very
soon?
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d. Suppose 300 tigers are being killed every year, then what would be the population of
the tigers left 3 years from now?
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READING LITERACY
Class VII
Comprehension – Non‐continuous text

Learning Outcomes
i) Locate Information: In questions testing this process, students need to find and
extract a specific piece of information explicitly stated in the text.
ii) Grasp ideas and interpret – In these items, the students need to demonstrate that
they have understood an idea being conveyed in the text and have interpreted it
correctly.
iii) Infer and evaluate – In these items, the students need to demonstrate
understanding beyond the information and/or ideas stated explicitly in the text.
iv) Summarize main and supporting ideas and make connections between them.

Learning Competencies to be Enhanced
i) Reading text graphics
iv) Managing and retrieving information

Learning Dimensions Explored
i) Environmental
ii) Mathematical
iii) Art

Methodology
To begin with, a warm up activity using similar register of words.
The teacher will then assist the students in reading and decoding the given text (non‐
continuous).
New words would be introduced through synonyms or antonyms.
To enhance the communication skill, the passage will be read by students, followed by
appropriate reading by the teacher.
The teacher will initiate a question answer session on sales, discounts, etc.
Multiple dimensions explored:
Global Dimension: discussion about advertisement hoardings‐ blocking the city skyline, the
bright lights and images distract drivers.
Environmental Dimension: sensitisation ‐ excessive paper wastage through pamphlets.
Life skills learning: to decipher various hidden catches in ads and pamphlets, thus learning
for life.

Learning Assessment
Apart from textual questions, a few PISA type questions based on the input content.

Sample
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Sample of Non‐Continuous Text

For each question from 1 to 6, four options are given. Choose the correct option.
1. In which year did Valbots start its business?
a) 1947 b) 1974 c) 2000 d) 2010
2. What does Valbots sell?
a) Clothing for men b) Clothing for infants
c) Clothing for women d) Clothing for children
3. When does the sale start?
a) 4 July b) 14 July c) 15 July d) 18 July
4. Where does one have to shop to enjoy the discount?
a) All outlet stores
b) Online outlet only
c) Selected outlet stores
d) Online outlet and other outlet stores
5. Which of the following is true about the sales items?
a) They are refundable.
b) They are exchangeable.
c) They are refundable and exchangeable.
d) They are not refundable and exchangeable.
6. If the cost of a shirt at Valbots is Rs. 2100, what would it cost at 50 percent
discount?
a) Rs. 2000/‐ b) Rs. 1000/‐ c) Rs. 1150/‐ d) Rs. 1050/‐
7. The day on which the sale started ………………………
8. Why is 1947 a landmark year in the history of India?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Answer Key
1. a
2. a
3. b
4. b
5. d
6. d
7. Thursday
8. Got independence/ partition

MODULE 1


MODULE 1

Read the following:
The thought came to a certain king that he would never fail if he knew three things. These
three things were: What is the right time to begin something? Which people should he listen
to? What is the most important thing for him to do?
The king, therefore, sent messengers throughout his kingdom, promising a large sum of
money to anyone who would answer these three questions.
Many wise men came to the king, but they all answered his questions differently.
In reply to the first question, some said the king must prepare a timetable and then follow it
strictly. Only in this way, they said, could he do everything at its proper time. Others said
that it was impossible to decide in advance the right time for doing something. The king
should notice all that was going on, avoid foolish pleasures and always do whatever seemed
necessary at that time. Yet others said that the king needed a council of wise men who
would help him act at the proper time. This was because one man would find it impossible
to decide correctly, without help from others, the right time for every action.
i) When do we look for answers? When we are :
a) Thoughtful b) Curious c) Mindful d) Successful
ii) How many thoughts come to a human being’s mind in one hour?
a) 2500‐3300 b) 1500
c) 2100 d) varies from person to person
iii) In the above passage, who is the inquisitive person trying to find answers?
a) Messenger b) Hermit c) King d) Traveller
iv) Are the thoughts continuous or in break?
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MODULE 2


MODULE 2
Read the following:
As the answers to his questions were so different, the king was not satisfied and gave no
reward. Instead, he decided to seek the advice of a certain hermit, who was widely known
for his wisdom.
The hermit lived in a wood which he never left. He saw no one but simple people and so the
king put on ordinary clothes. Before he reached the hermit’s hut the king left his horse with
his bodyguard and went on alone.
As the king came near the hermit’s hut, he saw the hermit digging the ground in front of his
hut. He greeted the king and continued digging. The hermit was old and weak and as he
worked, he breathed heavily.
The king went up to the hermit and said, “I have come to you, wise hermit, to ask you to
answer three questions: How can I learn to do the right thing at the right time? Who are the
people I need most? And what affairs are the most important?"
The hermit listened to the king, but did not speak. He went on digging. “You are tired," said
the king. “Let me take the spade and work in your place."
“Thanks," said the hermit, giving the king his spade. Then he sat down on the ground.
i) The king carried on with his search for the answers to his queries and who answered
them?
a) A teacher b) A hermit c) A traveller
ii) Complete the following by writing the correct answer :
a) The king was dissatisfied because …………………………………………………………………
b) The king put on ordinary clothes because ……………………………………………………
c) The hermit was tired so the king …………………………………………………………………
d) Being old and weak, the hermit …………………………………………………………………
iii) ‘A healthy mind resides in a healthy body’. Explain.
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iv) The hermit had been digging from six in the morning till 10 AM. Then the king came
at 10 o’ clock and took over. He dug for two and a half hours. What time did the king
stop digging?
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MODULE 3


MODULE 3
PATRICK never did homework. “Too boring,” he said. He played hockey and basketball and
Nintendo instead. His teachers told him, “Patrick! Do your homework or you won’t learn a
thing.” And it’s true, sometimes he did feel like an ignoramus. But what could he do? He
hated homework.
Then one day he found his cat playing with a little doll and he grabbed it away. To his
surprise it wasn’t a doll at all, but a man of the tiniest size. He had a little wool shirt with
old‐fashioned britches and a high tall hat much like a witch’s. He yelled, “Save me! Don’t
give me back to that cat. I’ll grant you a wish, I promise you that.”
Patrick couldn’t believe how lucky he was! Here was the answer to all of his problems. So
he said, “Only if you do all my homework till the end of the semester, that’s 35 days.
If you do a good enough job, I could even get A’s. “The little man’s face wrinkled like a
dishcloth thrown in the hamper. He kicked his legs and doubled his fists and he grimaced
and scowled and pursed his lips, “Oh, am I cursed! But I’ll do it.”
i) Which games did Patrick like to play? Choose the correct option:
a) Hockey, Cricket, Basketball
b) Basketball, Hockey, Nintendo
c) Hockey, Cricket, Nintendo
d) Hockey, Cricket, Basketball
ii) What reason did Patrick give for not doing his homework?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
iii) The line graph shows Patrick’s academic progress over a period of one year.
2018 2019
a) In which month did Patrick score the highest percentage?
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b) What is the difference between minimum and maximum percentage?
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c) Name two months in which his performance remained stagnant.
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d) If Patrick has achieved 80 percent marks in the final exams, what will be his
overall grade?
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(e) During the months of August and September Patrick’s performance
declined suddenly. What could be the possible reason/reasons for it?
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Q4. Some statements are Matter of opinion, based on the ideas and values of the writer.
Some statements are Matter of fact, which may be tested objectively and are either
correct or incorrect.

Draw a circle around “Matter of opinion from the author’s writing’ or “Matter of
fact” next to each of the quotations from the author’s writing context listed
below:

S. No. Quotation from the Author’s writing Matter of opinion from the
context author’s writing / Matter of fact
1 Mathematical operations include Matter of opinion from the

addition, subtraction, multiplication and author’s writing / Matter of fact
division.
2 Elves know nothing of Human History, Matter of opinion from the
to them it’s a mystery. author’s writing / Matter of fact
3 Attitude is a feeling about something Matter of opinion from the
or someone. author’s writing / Matter of fact
4 Patrick loved to play Hockey and Matter of opinion from the
Nintendo. author’s writing / Matter of fact


Q5. The graph exhibits Ravi’s routine:
a) On which activity did Ravi spend the maximum time?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
b) What percentage of time is spent by Ravi at home?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
c) Do you think the time spent by Ravi on playing is sufficient for his
physical and mental well‐being? Give reasons for your answer.
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Q6. Read the article given in the Newspaper by CBSE and answer the following
questions:
(a) As per the CBSE circular shown above which classes are exempted from homework?
(i) Only class I (ii) Only class II
(iii) Both class I and II (iv) None of the above
(b) How can the burden of students of classes I to VIII be reduced as per the notification?
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(c) Why, according to you, has CBSE decided to lessen the weight of the school bag?
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(d) Supposing yourself as the Principal of the school, issue some guidelines to lighten the
weight of the school bag.
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MODULE 4


MODULE 4
See the picture and answer the following questions:

i) If the girl in the picture is 9 years old and the teacher’s age is two years more than six
times the age of the girl, how old is the teacher?
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ii) a) The teacher is leaning ……………… the wall.
b) The girl is sitting ……………… a mat.
c) Some children are peeping ……………… the window.
iii) Give a list of traditional musical instruments.
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iv) Music helps in creating harmony and balance in human life. Justify.
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MODULE 5


MODULE 5
Study the data and answer the following questions:
Marine Fish Production by States
(2009‐2012)
2009‐10 2010‐11 2011‐12

1 Andhra Pradesh 293.1 288.6 433.2
2 Goa 81.9 89.9 86.2
3 Gujarat 687.4 688.9 692.4
4 Karnataka 248.7 340.5 347.3
5 Kerala 570.01 560.4 553.1
6 Maharashtra 415.7 446.7 433.6
7 Orissa 129.3 133.4 114.3
8 Tamil Nadu 401.1 404.6 426.7
9 West Bengal 179 197.1 182.0

i) In which year did Kerala have the highest fish production?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
ii) Marine fish production includes
a) Fresh water fish catch
b) Fish catch from ponds
c) Only fish catch from sea
d) Both fresh water and sea fish catch
iii) The unit of fish production of states in the table is measured in tons. One ton is equal
to …………… kilograms.
iv) The difference in fish production in the year 2009‐10 and 2011‐12 in Goa is
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
v) What is the total Marine fish production of West Bengal from 2009‐2013?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
vi) Why do you think Goa has the lowest fish production?
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MODULE 6
Given below are some animal rights that are followed in India.
1. It is the fundamental duty of every citizen of India to have compassion for all living
creatures. Article 51A(g).
2. Abandoning any animal for any reason can land you in prison for up to three months.
Section 11(1)(i) and Section 11(1)(j), PCA Act, 1960.
3. No animal (including chickens) can be slaughtered in any place other than a
slaughterhouse. Sick or pregnant animals shall not be slaughtered. Rule 3, of
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, (Slaughterhouse) Rules, 2001 and Chapter 4, Food
Safety and Standards Regulations, 2011
4. Neglecting an animal by denying her sufficient food, water, shelter and exercise or by
keeping him confined for long hours is punishable by a fine or imprisonment of up to 3
months or both. Section 11(1)(h), PCA Act, 1960.
Based on the above information, answer the questions that follow.
i) What is the central obligation of every Indian citizen towards all the animals?
a. Not to abandon any animal b. To have compassion for all creatures
c. No slaughtering of animals d. Not to neglect any animal
ii) Sameer left his dog tied to a pole in a deserted street of Jaisalmer. Under
which section will he be imprisoned?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
iii) Write the full form of PCA.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
iv) Rohan did not feed his dog for 2 days in the month of May. When can he attain his
parole after he is charged for his crime under animal rights instantly?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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v) How can you keep an animal confined? What are the ramifications of the same?
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MODULE 7
Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
One day the dog came running to him, putting his paws against his legs and motioning with
head to some spot behind. The old man at first thought his pet was only playing and did not
mind it. But the dog kept on whining and running to and fro for some minutes. Then the old
man followed the dog a few yards to a place where the animal began a lively scratching.
Thinking it was possibly a buried bone or bit of fish, the old man struck his hoe in the earth,
when lo! A pile of gold gleamed before him.
i) If a novel contains the above excerpt, under which genre would you place the
novel?
a. fiction b. horror
c. non‐fiction d. Sci‐fi
ii) Write the value of 1 yard as a meter.
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iii) Identify the words that depict a dog’s restlessness.
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iv) Identify an adjective used in the passage.
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v) What trait of a dog’s personality is manifested in the above passage?
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MODULE 8
Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
The Animal welfare law of Japan includes the 1973 Act on Welfare and Management of
Animals according to which, it is a crime to kill, injure, or inflict cruelty on animals without
due cause. The Act announces that it is the duty of owners and keepers of animals to
maintain the health and safety of animals and raise them in an appropriate manner. The list
of protected animals includes cattle, horses, pigs, sheep, goats, dogs, cats, domestic rabbits,
chickens, domestic pigeons and domestic ducks, or other animals which have an owner and
are mammals, birds or reptiles as protected. It is unfortunate that even after being provided
by various resources from these gentle souls, cases of inhumanity come forward. It is only
fitting to implement strict laws to curb the issue. According to 1973 Act, the penalty for
inflicting harm on an animal life deliberately contains a fine or imprisonment up to one year
and the abandonment of animals and cruelty by neglect are punishable with fines. The law
was amended in 2005 to create new basic guidelines for experimentation based on
the Three Rs (refine, replace, reduce) for animal testing; however, the law still relies heavily
on self‐regulation.
1. Which human trait is essential for the implementation of Animal welfare law?
a) ego b) pride
c) righteousness d) innocence
2. Su Kam and Xi Chang go for camping. Looking for some adventure, they
decide to go fish‐hunting at a lake situated near the camping site. What will
be the penalty imposed on them according to the Animal welfare law of
Japan?
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3. Mei Ling, a 52 year old man, shows his inhumanity by beating a dog to death.
Earlier, he had tried to get rid of his dog as he left his dog alone at a deserted
place; however, a faithful animal that a dog is, the dog returned to his wicked
master. On seeing him, Mei Ling snapped in a way that was fatal to the dog.
Born in 1954, he had been raised by people who did not consider animals as
living creatures. Under Animal welfare Law of Japan, what would be the
penalty imposed on Mei Ling?
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4. If Mei‐Ling had been born in the year 1908, what would be the penalty
imposed on Mei‐Ling under Animal welfare Law?
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5. How are animals important to maintain the balance of nature and for human
beings in general? State your views.
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Q.4 Read the given table carefully.

Japanese symbols and words English Translation
出で To go out
入いる insert
田た it stands for a piece of land where rice is
cultivated
Onegai/kudasai a word used to request something
Kara a preposition starting from ‘f’
desu Opposite side of there
これが demonstrative adjective besides that
soshite A conjunction
soko Opposite side of here

Based on the information given above, write the following English sentence using
Japanese words and symbols.

“Please enter rice field from here and exit from there.”

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Carefully observe the given map of Japan and answer the questions that follow.

1. A particular meat has the name of this city.
a) Hiroshima b) Osaka
c) Kobe d) Nagoya
2. What are the places one has to visit in order to travel from Osaka to
Yokohama?
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It is an international treaty that works in two phases viz. accepting the phenomenon of
global warming and understanding the contribution of CO2 emissions for the same. This
treaty has the name of a Japanese city as the treaty was adopted in this city of Japan.
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Carefully observe the following diagram.

5 km

2 km
The kind couple’s home The king’s procession

The wicked couple’s home

As the kind old man wanted to get ashes from the wicked couple’s home, he
travelled to the wicked couple’s home to get the same before going to the king’s
procession. How much extra distance does he have to travel to reach the procession
if the distance from the mill to the wicked couple’s home was 3 km?

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READING LITERACY
Class VIII
Comprehension – Continuous text

Learning Outcomes
i) Locate Information : In questions testing this process students need to find and extract a
specific piece of information explicitly stated in the text, locating requires students to focus on
a specific element of the given piece.
ii) Grasp Ideas and Interpret : Students need to demonstrate that they have understood an idea
being conveyed in a text and have interpreted it correctly. In addition, students may need to
draw simple conclusions based on their interpretation of the text.
iii) Infer and Evaluate : Students need to demonstrate understanding beyond the information and
ideas stated explicitly in the text. They may be asked to identify the text’s underlying theme or
evaluate its title by examining the text from more than one perspective.
iv) Infer the meaning of unfamiliar words by reading them in context.
v) Organize sentences coherently in English with the help of visual clues.

Learning Competencies to be Enhanced
i) Communication‐appreciating literary text
ii) Managing and retrieving information
iv) Problem‐solving

Learning Dimensions Explored
i) Literary dimensions
ii) Social dimensions

Methodology
i) Text will be provided to the students and silent reading will be done by them.
ii) Discussion on classics and various genres of literature to create an interest and love for reading.
iii) Introduction to Charles Dickens and his line of work.
iv) Various word attack questions will be on the board for children to enhance their vocabulary,
followed by solving textual questions and vocabulary activities.

Learning Assessment
Apart from the textual questions, the teacher will add a few PISA type questions based on the same
text.


Sample
of
Continuous Text


Sample of Continuous Text
Read the following:

Choose the Correct Answer:

1. Which word in the first paragraph suggested that Oliver did not have a choice but to work in a
branch‐workhouse?
a) born into b) misfortune c) orphan d) little food

2. Why was Oliver’s stay at the main facility short‐lived?
a) He ran away from the main facility
b) Mr. Sowerberry kidnapped him from the main facility and took him as his apprentice.
c) The administers were outraged and gave him away as an apprentice
d) Oliver was transferred back to the branch‐workhouse after outraging the administers.

3. What does the word ‘late’ (paragraph 3) mean?
a) It means that Oliver’s mother was always late to visit him.
b) It refers to Oliver’s deceased mother.
c) It refers to Oliver’s stepmother.
d) It refers to Oliver’s mother who was due to visit him.


4. Why did Oliver flee?
a) Noah twisted the facts and made it sound like Oliver attacked him after being provoked.
b) Noah lied that Oliver attacked him without any reason, and he knew that he would be
convicted.
c) Oliver was guilty of attacking Noah.
d) Oliver thought Noah was injured badly and was afraid that he might be punished.

5. Which of the statements below is false?
a) Jack bought Oliver a meal and introduced him to Fagin, who would help him to settle in
London.
b) Fagin trained Jack and a gang of children to pickpocket.
c) Oliver did not know that Jack and Charlie were going to pickpocket, and was eventually
caught and accused of stealing.
d) Fagin took good care of Oliver, and Oliver was happy staying with him.

6. Write the following sentences in the correct sequence.
a) Oliver was attacked by Noah
b) Oliver was put under Mr. Brownlow’s custody.
c) Oliver was perceived as ungrateful.
d) Oliver met Jack Dawkins.

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7. If Oliver had known Fagin’s unlawful occupation, do you think he would have chosen to do
something about it? Why/Why not?

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Answer Key
1. b
2. c
3. b
4. b
5. d
6. cadb
7. various answers


MODULE 1


MODULE 1

Read the following:
Penny turned his head. Jody stood beside him, the fawn clutched hard against him. It seemed to Penny
that the boy’s eyes were as bright as the fawn’s. He said, “I’m glad you found him.”
Jody then went to the kitchen. The fawn wobbled after him. A pan of morning’s milk stood in the kitchen
safe. The cream had risen on it. He skimmed the cream into a jug. He poured milk into a small gourd.
He held it out to the fawn. It butted it suddenly, smelling the milk. He saved it precariously from spilling
over the floor. It could make nothing of the milk in the gourd.
He dipped his fingers in the milk and thrust them into the fawn’s soft wet mouth. It sucked greedily.
When he withdrew them, it bleated frantically and butted him. He dipped his fingers again and as the
fawn sucked, he lowered them slowly into the milk. The fawn blew and sucked and snorted. It stamped
its small hoofs impatiently. As long as he held his fingers below the level of the milk, the fawn was
content. It closed its eyes dreamily. It was ecstasy to feel its tongue against his hand. Its small tail flicked
back and forth. The last of the milk vanished in a swirl of foam and gurgling.

1. Which of the following statement is true?
i) Penny and Jodi saved the fawn
ii) Penny and Jodi bought the fawn from a pet shop
iii) The fawn had accidentally come to their kitchen
iv) The fawn was stealing milk

2. The cream had risen on the milk. The risen cream on the milk means that the milk ……
i) was hot.
ii) was boiling.
iii) was cold.
iv) was sweet.

3. How did the fawn behave when it wanted more milk?
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4. What was Jody’s attitude towards the fawn?
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5. The fawn could not drink milk in the gourd. Give a possible reason.
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MODULE 2


MODULE 2
Read the following:
I folded the letter again and slipped it carefully back into its envelope. I kept awake all night. By
morning I knew what I had to do. I drove into Bridport, just a few miles away. I asked a boy walking his
dog where Copper Beeches was. House number 12 turned out to be nothing but a burned‐out shell,
the roof gaping, the windows boarded‐up. I knocked at the house next door and asked if anyone knew
the whereabouts of a Mrs Macpherson. Oh yes, said the old man in his slippers, he knew her well. A
lovely old lady, he told me, a bit muddle‐headed, but at her age she was entitled to be, wasn’t she? A
hundred and one years old. She had been in the house when it caught fire. No one really knew how
the fire had started, but it could well have been candles. She used candles rather than electricity,
because she always thought electricity was too expensive. The fireman had got her out just in time.
She was in a nursing home now, he told me, Burlington House, on the Dorchester road, on the other
side of town.

1. What is the present address of Mrs. Macpherson?
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2. The reason that tragedy struck Mrs. Macpherson was that
i. she was 101 years old
ii. she used candles instead of electricity
iii. The passage doesn’t say anything about it.

3. A muddle –headed person is ……………………………………
i. confused
ii. organized
iii. controlled

4. Mrs. MacPherson’s neighbour was one third the age of Mrs. MacPherson. What is the
neighbour’s age?
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5. Choose the correct sequence of events :
a. Her house caught fire due to candles being used by Mrs. Macpherson; instead of
electricity.
b. A lovely old lady, hundred and one year old, was a bit muddle headed.
c. She was now in a nursing home called Burlington House on the Dorchester road, on the
other side of the town.
d. The fireman had saved her just in time.

i. adbc
ii. dabc
iii. bacd
iv. cdba


MODULE 3


MODULE 3
Look at the map of Andaman and Nicobar Islands given below and answer the questions that follow:
92°
0
km
70ml

10°

1. The Nicobar Islands are located to
i) East of Andaman Islands
ii) South of Andaman Islands
iii) North of Andaman Islands
iv) West of Andaman Islands

2. On which latitude and longitude do Andaman and Nicobar islands lie?
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3. As per the scale given, do you think Katchall and Nancowry are more than a hundred miles
apart. Why?
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4. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are located to the ………………………………….. of India.

MODULE 4


MODULE 4
Observe the following calendar:

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Week 1
1 2 3 4 5
Week 2 8 9 12
6 7 10 11
Week 3 15
13 14 16 17 18 19
Week 4
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Week 5 29 31
27 28 30


1. Above is the calendar for the month of August. Bijju started his journey for Mysore on a windy
day i.e. 9th August. He will reach Mysore after 6 days. It means, he reaches on ……………………….
2. How many days come in between the 2 days of heavy rainfall?
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3. Which is the driest week in the month of August?
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4. …………………………………………………………………. is going to be a sunny day with some clouds.


MODULE 5


MODULE 5
Look at the graph below and answer the following questions:
10000
9500 8850
9000 8586
8500 8125
7824
8000
7500
7000 6714
6500
6000
5500
5000
Heights in meters
4500
4000 Series 1
3500
3000
2500
2000
1500
1000
500
Name of the peaks

1. Choose the highest peak from the given graph?
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2. What is the difference between the height of the highest and the lowest peak given in the
graph?
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3. List all the peaks in the descending order of their respective heights?
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4. How many peaks are there in the graph above 8000 meters?
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READING LITERACY
Class IX
Comprehension

Learning Outcomes
The learner will be able to
i) locate information: The question will make the learner can I locate the required information.
ii) Interpret the text : The question makes the learner interpret the text to visualise the world of
future computer schools
iii) Present points : The learner will question and present viewpoint on virtual classroom
iv) Infer and evaluate the present classroom vis‐a‐vis the future classroom

i) Reading, interpreting text and graphics
iv) Interpersonal skills
v) Extrapolative competency

Learning dimensions
i) Reading literacy
ii) Social dimension
iii) Global dimension

Methodology
i) The class opens with a discussion on classroom of students’ grandparents and how they were
different from today’s classroom.
ii) A flowchart/ concept map on future schools will be made on the board with inputs from
students.
iii) The students will be made to read the text and analyse the points given.
iv) After the brainstorming session the students will attempt the different test questions given.

Learning Assessment
Apart from the textual questions, the teacher will add a few PISA type questions based on the same
text.


Sample
of
Continuous Text


Sample of Continuous Text
Read the following:
Margie was scornful. "School? What's there to write about school? I hate school."
Margie always hated school, but now she hated it more than ever. The mechanical teacher had been
giving her test after test in geography and she had been doing worse and worse until her mother had
shaken her head sorrowfully and sent for the County Inspector.
He was a round little man with a red face and a whole box of tools with dials and wires. He smiled at
Margie and gave her an apple, then took the teacher apart. Margie had hoped he wouldn't know how
to put it together again, but he knew how all right, and, after an hour or so, there it was again, large
and black and ugly, with a big screen on which all the lessons were shown and the questions were asked.
That wasn't so bad. The part Margie hated most was the slot where she had to put homework and test
papers. She always had to write them out in a punch code they made her learn when she was six years
old, and the mechanical teacher calculated the mark in no time.

Choose the Correct Answer:

1. Why did Margie hate school?
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2. What do you understand by a mechanical teacher?
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3. Why did Margie’s mother send for the county inspector?
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4. Do you agree that schools today are more fun than they will be in the future? Give reasons for
your answer.
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MODULE 1


MODULE 1

Read the following:

1. Who is likely to visit the website?
i) Readers of Cars Illustrated magazine
ii) People wishing to buy concert tickets
iii) Fans of Asia’s Test Kitchen television show
iv) Young people looking to buy fashion apparel

2. How long has the television series been telecast?
i) 10 seasons
ii) 17 years
iii) 30 seasons
iv) 37 years
3. What does the website offer?
i) Recipes only
ii) Entrance passes only
iii) Unlimited supply of mugs
iv) Recipes and entrance passes
4. Aisha registered but did not receive a free mug. Why is this so?
i) She was the 100th registrant
ii) She was the 2000th registrant
iii) She did not download the recipes
iv) Should received the entrance pass so she cannot have the free mug

5. What kind of recipes are not available?
i) Meat
ii) Pasta
iii) Dessert
iv) Vegetable
6. Design a poster using the following hints.
Ferris wheel, Merry Go Round, Entry free, Handicraft Exhibition, Lucky Dip, 1st July to 4th July


MODULE 2
Jaipur -The Pink

City
Jaipur General Information
Population 23, 24, 319 (2001)

Area 23.3 sq. km. approx.
Altitude 431 m (above sea level)
Temperature
Summer Average Max 40.6°C, Average Min. 25.8°C
Winter Average Max. 22.0°C Average Min 8.3°C
Rainfall 64 cm
Languages Hindi, Rajasthani & English

a) Your friend is planning to go to Jaipur. What would be the best time to visit? Why?
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b) Why is Jaipur called the Pink City?
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The capital of the royal state of Rajasthan, Jaipur, has been ruled by Rajput kingdoms for many centuries
and developed as a planned city in the 17th century AD. It is a part of the Golden Triangle, one of the
most famous tourist circuits of the country.
.
a) Look at the map and name the other two cities which are a part of the golden triangle.
1) ………………………… 2) …………………………
b) One of the cities (of the Golden Triangle) also has a monument which is one of the Seven
Wonders of the World. What do you know about the monument?
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Jaipur is home to many magnificent forts, palaces, temples and museums. Jaipur is filled to the brim
with bustling local bazaars where you can shop for local handicrafts and trinkets to your heart's
content. Popular bazaars in the city include Bapu Bazaar, Tripolia Bazaar and Johri Bazaar. Jaipur is
also very well known for its local food and the most famous dishes include the Ghewar, Pyaaz Kachori
and Dal Baati Churma.
a) The word bustling in line 2 means
i) aggressive
ii) delay
iii) engaged
iv) full of people
b) Which is your favourite Indian junk food? Where do you normally eat it?
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MODULE 3
PLACES TO VISIT IN JAIPUR
Jaipur has long been one of the shiniest cultural jewels in the history of the Indian subcontinent. With
friendly people known for their hospitality, Jaipur offers a lot of options for travellers.

Hawa Mahal
Hawa Mahal was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh
as a continuation of the royal City Palace and was designed by
Lal Chand Ustad in the form of Krishna's crown. In those days,
the Rajputs used to follow the Purdah system and the royal
women did not appear in front of the public. As they wished to
follow the day to day events, the Hawa Mahal was built with
extremely small windows and screened balconies to provide a
sense of freedom among the women.

a) The Hawa Mahal was built.....................
i) to encourage purdah system
ii) to stop royal women from appearing in public
iii) to let royal women see the daily events
iv) none of the above
b) Find more about the architecture of Hawa Mahal. (100 words)
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AMER FORT
Cradled on the top of the Aravali Hills lies the
Amer Fort, one of the most magnificent palaces
in India.This majestic building is an architectural
masterpiece. Only 11 kilometres away from the
capital city of Jaipur, Amer Fort is made of pink
sand stone and is a part of an extensive complex.
Built by one of the most trusted generals of
Akbar, Maharaja Man Singh I, in the year 1592,
Amer Fort served as the main residence of the
Rajput rulers.

a) Which statement is incorrect about the Amer Fort:
i) The Rajput rulers lived in the Amer Fort
ii) It is made of yellow sandstone.
iii) It is an elaborate complex.
iv) Akbar trusted Maharaja Man Singh I a lot.
b) Paste pictures of any four great Rajput warriors you have read about.


JANTAR MANTAR
Jantar Mantar is the largest stone astronomical
observatory in the world. Owing to its rich
cultural heritage and scientific value, Jantar
Mantar in Jaipur has also been featured on
UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites. This
ancient observatory was built by Raja Sawai Jai
Singh in 1727‐33. The intelligent construction
and placement of these instruments allowed
the observers to note the position of heavenly
bodies with their naked eye alone. The main objective of building this vast observatory was to study
and gather information about space and time.

a) Jantar Mantar has featured in Unesco’s list of World Heritage Sites due to :
i) its beauty
ii) scientific value
iii) cultural heritage
iv) both b and c
b) In which other city of India is Jantar Mantar located?
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Instructions :
1. The following booklet contains modules from Classes VI to X.
2. We have tried to take different kinds of passages from NCERT and Non-
NCERT books.
3. The passages have variety of questions and exercises for both Continuous
and Non-Continuous text.
4. Every exercise has to have the Learning Outcomes, Teaching Strategies
and Competencies. We have given quite a few with many modules that
have been incorporated in this booklet.
5. You can make new modules on the same guidelines.
6. The text taken should be a small passage with variety of questions and all
dimensions as stated above.

Class VI

Module 1

Learning Outcome:
 Enhance reading skills of students
 Develop the skill of retrieving information
 Learn to reflect on the text
 Develop Critical and Analytical Skills
 Learn to interpret data in various graphs
 Learn to compare between data sets
 To develop love for reading
 To facilitate reading of graphs
 To enhance language skills through various activities conducted in the
class
 To imbibe the values embedded in the text
Teaching Strategy
Teacher will use a variety of techniques for different parts of the story
 Silent Reading
 Students reading aloud in pairs or small groups
 One student reading aloud to the rest of the class
 Group Discussion
 Teacher as facilitator
Competencies:
 Communication
 Creative Thinking
 Problem Solving
 Retrieving Information
A) What do you prefer to drink when you feel cold?
a) a cup of hot tea b) a cold drink C) a mocktail D) coconut water
B) Taro was upset because

a) he was not able to work hard
b) due to hot weather
c) he had less money
d) he had to cut trees
C) If a goldsmith deals in gold, a woodcutter______________________
D) Gautam bought a watch for Rs. 5000. Gaurav bought a watch for Rs. 1050.
________________watch is more expensive than _________________.
E) Synonym of perspiration is ________________

Class VI

Module 2
Learning Outcome:
 To enhance language skills through various activities conducted in the
class
Teaching Strategy
 Silent Reading
Competencies:
 Communication
 Problem Solving

A) What all did the neighbours carry to hold the magic sake?
B) Name any two places where people prefer to gather in huge

numbers.
___________________________ ________________________
C) How did the villagers react on discovering that it was not sake
but water that was flowing from the waterfall?
D) According to you, why did the water taste like sake to Taro and
not others?
Answer:
Across 3. Pitcher 5. Reward 6. Procession 7 Sake 9 Kneeling 10. Bones
Down 1. Muttering 2 Whistling 4 expensive 8 evening
 Summarize what they have learned about appropriate behavior in school

 Describe a character/characters who changed either in writing or drawing a
picture
 Illustrate 2 idioms used in the story
Support Handouts: (Charts, Graphic Organizers, etc., as needed)

Add your handouts after the following page break.
Class VII

Module 3

Learning Outcome:
 To enhance language skills through various activities conducted in the class
Teaching Strategy
 Silent Reading
Competencies:
 Communication
 Problem Solving
Ex. 1 (A) Before you read the text think about what role do animals play in our
lives. Look at the picture and discuss how do the farm animals help us.
Ex. 1 (B) : Find and circle the names of dogs that are hidden in the grid. The
names may be hidden in any direction.
RJLUGYXBODESLGET
AE UAF PU Q N B Q C E R N B
E J LYB LR U D E I R E EAW
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Ex. 2: Read the extract and answer the questions that follow
In the good old days of the daimios, there lived an old couple whose only pet was
a little dog. Having no children, they loved it as though it were a baby. The old
dame made it a cushion of blue crape, and at mealtime Muko—for that was its
name—would sit on it as snug as any cat. The kind people fed the pet with tidbits
of fish from their own chopsticks, and all the boiled rice it wanted. Thus treated,
the dumb creature loved its protectors like a being with a soul.
1. Which pet did the old couple have?

(a) Cat
(b) Cow
(c) Buffalo
(d) Dog
2. The old couple fed muko with

(a) Tidbits of Fish
(b) Boiled rice
(c) Eggs
(d) Biscuits
The old man, being a rice farmer, went daily with hoe or spade into the fields,
working hard from morning until O Tento Sama (as the sun is called) had gone
down behind the hills. Every day the dog followed him to work, never once
harming the white heron that walked in the footsteps of the old man to pick up
the worms. For the old fellow was patient and kind to everything that had life,
and often turned up a sod on purpose to give food to the birds.
1. The old man was a ___________________.

(a) Millet farmer
(b) Rice farmer
(c) Wheat farmer
(d) Gardner
2. The old farmer returned home at about
3. The old farmer was a kind man as

(a) he helped the neighbours
(b) he was kind to dogs
(c) he was kind to birds
(d) all of the above
Meanwhile the envious neighbour peeped in at the window when the boiled
beans were being ground. “Goody me!” cried the old hag, as she saw each
dripping of sauce turning into yellow gold, until in a few minutes the tub
under the mill was full of a shining mass of gold. So the old couple were
rich again. The next day the stingy and wicked neighbour came and
borrowed the mortar and magic mill. They filled one with boiled rice and
the other with beans. Then the old man began to pound and the woman to
grind. But at the first blow and turn, the pastry and sauce turned into a foul
mass of worms. Still more angry at this, they chopped the mill into pieces,
to use as firewood.
1. What did the old woman see through the window?

(a) Drops of sauce turning into gold
(b) Dripping of sauce
(c) Drops of sauce turning into vapour
(a) Boiling beans
2. Why was the old farmer happy?
3. Why was the old neighbour sad?
4. What were the stingy neighbours angry at? What did they do in anger?
Not long after that, the good old man dreamed again, and the spirit of the
dog spoke to him, telling him how the wicked people had burned the mill
made from the pine tree. “Take the ashes of the mill, sprinkle them on the
withered trees, and they will bloom again,” said the dog-spirit. The old man
awoke and went at once to his wicked neighbour’s house, where he found
the miserable old pair sitting at the edge of their square fireplace, in the
middle of the floor, smoking and spinning. From time to time they warmed
their hands and feet with the blaze from some bits of the mill, while behind
them lay a pile of the broken pieces.
1. Who spoke to him in the dream?

(a) A fairy
(b) The spirit of the dog
(c) The wicked neighbour
(d) A goddess
2. What did the spirit tell the farmer to do?
(a) Take the ashes to the mill
(b) sprinkle ashes on the withered trees
(c) trees will bloom again
(d) all of the above
3. Why did the old man go to his neighbour’s house?
The good old man humbly asked for the ashes. Though the covetous couple
turned up their noses at him and scolded him as if he were a thief, they let
him fill his basket with the ashes. On coming home, the old man took his
wife into the garden. It being winter, their favourite cherry tree was bare.
He sprinkled a pinch of ashes on it, and, lo! it sprouted blossoms until it
became a cloud of pink blooms which perfumed the air. The news of this
filled the village, and everyone ran out to see the wonder.
On which tree did the old man sprinkle a pinch of ashes?

(a) Mango Tree
(b) Cherry Tree
(c) Palm Tree
(d) Walnut Tree
So, when the daimio’s palanquin drew near, the old man, taking a pinch of
ashes from his basket, scattered it over the tree. In a moment it burst into
blossom. The delighted daimio ordered the train to be stopped and got out
to see the wonder. Calling the old man to him, he thanked him and ordered
presents of silk robes, sponge-cake, fans and other rewards to be given him.
He even invited him to his castle. So the old man went gleefully home to
share his joy with his dear old wife.
1. What did the old man do when the daimio’s palanquin drew near?
(a) Gifted him a bouquet
(b) Gifted him sweets
(c) Gifted him a pinch of ashes from his basket
(d) Scattered a pinch of ashes over the tree
2. Why was the daimio delighted?

3. How did daimio express his happiness?
But when the greedy neighbour heard of it, he took some of the magic ashes
and went out on the highway. There he waited until a daimio’s train came
along and, instead of kneeling down like the crowd, he climbed a withered
cherry tree.
When the daimio himself was almost directly under him, he threw a handful
of ashes over the tree, which did not change a particle. The wind blew the
fine dust in the noses and eyes of the daimio and his wife. Such sneezing
and choking! It spoiled all the pomp and dignity of the procession. The man
whose business it was to cry, “Get down on your knees,” seized the old fool
by the collar, dragged him from the tree, and tumbled him and his ash-
basket into the ditch by the road. Then, beating him soundly, he left him for
dead. Thus the wicked old man died in the mud, but the kind friend of the
dog dwelt in peace and plenty, and both he and his wife lived to a green old
age.
1. What did the greedy neighbour do when he heard the farmer’s story?
2. Who threw a handful of ashes over the tree when the daimio was
directly under it?
(a) The old farmer
(b) The wicked neighbour
(c) The spirit of the dog
(d) The leader of the van
3. The daimios got angry because_______________.
(a) The wicked neighbour did not kneal
(b) The wicked neighbour was sitting on a tree
(c) The wind blew the dust in his nose and eyes
(d) A villager pelted stones at him
4. What punishment did the wicked old neighbour get?
Class VII

Module 4

Learning Outcome:
 To enhance language skills through various activities conducted in the class
Teaching Strategy
 Silent Reading
Competencies:
 Communication
 Problem Solving

Read the leaflet and email and answer the questions that follow:
From: Caeser’s Canine Gym(Caesercaninegym@outlook.com)

To: Woof Woof Dog Exercise Equipments (woofwoofequipments@yahoo.in)
Subject: Purchase of Dog Exercise Equipment
Dear Mridul
We are planning to set up a new dog rehabilitation centre at Chandigarh and would like
to procure 4 agility kits for canine friends. We also want to buy two treadmills plus one
spare . In addition, we also want to install three sets of an equipment that provides safe
balance platform for rehabilitation training. The order form for the equipment is
enclosed. The payment will be made through RTGS/NEFT within 7 days of the receipt
of the goods.
Sakshyam
Attachments: Order Form
1. Based on the information provided above, complete the order form that
Sakshyam would have attached in his email.
Sl. Item Model Quantity

No. No. Required
1. Agility Kit H483 4
2. Donut S205 3
3. Treadmill T411 3
4. See Saw S999 -
Payment Method:
Expected Delivery:
2. How much will Sakshyam have to pay if the treadmill develops a technical fault
after 2 months?
Ex. 10: INVOICE TEXT
BEST DOG ACCESSORIES Ms. Savita

WWW.BESTDOGACCESSORIES.COM #47, Sector 2
56-76, Industrial Area, Phase IV, Chandigarh-160002
Chandigarh GSTIN: ABC9999999XYZ
9999888898 (M) INVOICE DATE TIME
GSTIN: DEF8787878JKL 77902 24.04.2016 17:10
ACCOUNT SALES JAYA
26934
Sl. Product Name Product Quantity Unit GST (@ Total

No. Number Price 18%) (Rs.)
(Rs.)
1. Dinosaur Chewy Toy 54667 3 300 162 1062
2. Training Leash 90876 2 400 144 944
3. Winter Coat (Small) 45219 1 1000 180 1180
4. Dog Collar 97614 2 100 36 236
5. Food Tray 45721 4 100 72 472
Net Payable 594 3894
Visa/ Bank Card
AUTHORIZED SIGNATORY
NOTE:
1. Please note that all products need to be transported with caution.
1. Who purchased the dog accessories?
______________________________________
2. What did Savita purchase?
______________________________________
3. From which store did she purchase the dog accessories?
______________________________________
4. Where is the store located?
______________________________________
5. How did Savita pay for her order?
______________________________________
6. What was the costliest item(s) Savita bought from the Store?
______________________________________
7. What is the product number of the dog collar Savita bought?
_____________________________________
8. How much did tax add to the cost of Winter Coat (Small)?
______________________________________
9. What is the GST Identification Number of the buyer?
______________________________________

Class VII

Module 5

PET PRODUCTS
Sally wants to buy a few items for Snoopy, her white haired pet dog from Pet Products.
1. Why does she want to buy chewing bones?

______________________________________
2. What does she do to keep the coat of her dog soft?
______________________________________
3. What does Snoopy use to prevent larvae from developing?
______________________________________
4. Why is it important to supplement flea prevention powder and cream?
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
5. Sally want to buy 24 chewing bones for her dog. How many packs of Chewing bones
will she buy?
______________________________________
6. Sally purchased ‘Milk and Vegetables’ for the healthy growth of her pet. On reaching
home, she noticed the withdrawal warning on the can. She can get a refund for the
product if _____________________
a. She shows her purchase receipt
b. She returns the ‘Milk and Vegetables’ can to the store because the manufacturing
date was before the withdrawal date.
c. Snoopy falls ill after ingesting ‘Milk and Vegetables’ Sally bought from the store
d. Both A & B
Class VII
Module 6
Comprehension ‐ Continuous text
Learning Outcomes
1. Read and understand the continuous/ non continuous text.

2. Relate the text with his/ her daily life situations.
3. Seek meaning in using a variety of strategies such as prior knowledge,
predicting and confirming.
4. Deduce the meaning out of continuous/ non continuous text.
5. Evaluate ideas and information.
1. Communication
2. Creative thinking
3. Problem solving
4. Managing and retrieving information
1. Social
2. Mathematical
3. Family Tree
4. Environmental
Methodology
1. Auditory and visual strategies will be used to help children in comprehension.

2. Story telling method will be used to comprehend the continuous text.
3. Mathematical concepts will be used to solve PISA based questions
1. Social Dimensions: The teacher will discuss social qualities expected out of
good children
2. Mathematical Dimensions: The teacher will ask some cost based questions.
3. Environmental Dimensions: The teacher will raise some environmental based
questions.
PISA- Non-Continuous/Continuous (Reading Comprehension Worksheet)
These days’ children have no respect for elders, what to do? A Hanuman incarnate…
only Rama can save such a naughty fellow!” Rukku Manni’s eyes flashed. She didn’t
seem to like Ravi being called a monkey, even a holy monkey. She stood stiff and
straight by the front door. It was clear she wanted him to leave quickly.
When he had clattered off in his new chappals, she said, “Mridu, come in and have
some tiffin. Honestly, how do you children think of such things? Thank God your
Gopu Mama doesn’t wear his chappals to work…” As she walked towards the kitchen
with Mridu and Meena, she suddenly began to laugh. “But he’s always in such a
hurry to throw off his shoes and socks and get in to his chappals as soon as he comes
home. What’s your Mama going to say this evening when I tell him I gave his
chappals to the music master?”
Q1 Why did Rukku Manni not approve of the music-master's comment on Ravi's
gesture?
a) she loved music
b) music teacher was not good
c) she disapproved Ravi being called a monkey
d) children have no respect for elders
Q2 What made Rukku Manni laugh as she walked towards the kitchen?
a) Mridu and Meena cracked a joke
b) Gopu Mama dressed like a clown
c) Gopu Mama does not wear chappals to work
d) both a & c
Q3 What do you perceive will be the reaction of Gopu Mama after he finds out
about his chappals?
a) He will be very cross with Rukku Manni
b) He probably will not notice that his chappals are missing.
c) He will buy a new pair.
d) He will borrow a pair from Rukku Manni.
Q4 How many bones are there in a foot?
a) 26 b) 30
c) 15 d) 25
Q5 What kind of material are the chappals made of?
a) Rubber b) Plastic
c) wood d) Steel
Class VII
Module 7
Non Continuous Text

Learning Outcomes
 Read and understand the non continuous text.
 Relate the text with his/ her daily life situations.
 Seek meaning in using a variety of strategies such as prior knowledge,
 Deduce the meaning out of non continuous text.
 Evaluate ideas and information.
 Communication
 Creative thinking
 Problem solving
 Managing and retrieving information
 Social
 Mathematical
 Family Tree
 Environmental
Methodology
 Auditory and visual strategies will be used to help children in comprehension.
 Story telling method will be used to comprehend the continuous text.
 Mathematical concepts will be used to solve PISA based questions
 Social Dimensions: The teacher will discuss social qualities expected out of
good children
 Mathematical Dimensions: The teacher will ask some cost based questions.
 Statistical Dimensions: The teacher will discuss some statistical tools.
Learning Assessment
Apart from textual questions, the teacher will incorporate a few questions which
will evaluate the high order thinking skills of the students.
1. On the basis of pie chart given if the total cost of the project is
Rs 5126 crores, answer the following questions.
Management Planning
Cost, 12% Cost, 10%
Material
Operation Cost, 20%
Cost, 28%
Construction
Cost, 30%
a. Calculate the management cost and construction cost of Project.

b. The planning cost is less than operation cost of project by what
percentage.
1. 10% 2. 15% 3. 18%
c. By what amount ( in crore) is the sum of material and construction
cost greater than planning and management cost?
1. 1736 2. 1435 3. 2200
Class VII
Module 8
Study the data and answer the question that follows:-

America’s Most Wanted Sneakers
i Which is the least preferred brand in America?

a) Nike b) Converse
c) Fila d) Puma
ii What is the ratio of Converse to Timberland?
a) 3: 2 b) 2:1
c) 5:6 d) 4:3
Class VII
Module 9
Learning competencies – Reading skills development
Learning dimensions – General understanding
Global understanding
Learning strategies – Activities based on four skills: listening, speaking,

reading, writing

Pre-reading
1. Picture hand outs can be given to the students or Pictures can be drawn on
the blackboard and they can be asked to identify the thought /mood of the
person. The teacher can ask for more than one correct options and many
students can participate.
Q.1
a. glad b. violent
c. happy d. angry
e. joyous
Q.2
a. gloomy b. happy
c. sad d. crying
e. pensive
Q.3
a. thoughtful b. wishful thinking

c. imagination d. foolish
e. pondering
2. Students can be asked to guess the three questions which they are about
to read in the lesson.
3. What are their three questions that they are curious to know about?
Assessment questions
1. When do we look for answers? When we are :
(a) Thoughtful
(b) Curious
(c) Mindful
(d) success
2. How many thoughts come to a human beings mind in one hour:
(a) 2500-3300
(b) 1500
(c) 2100
(d) 4000-4200
3. Are the thoughts continuous or in breaks?
4. In the above passage , who is the inquisitive person trying to find
answers
(a) Messenger
(b) Hermit
(c) King
(d) Wisemen
5. Study the graph given below and answer the questions:
A. Every profession has a requisite level of Intelligence Quotient (IQ).
Which profession requires the highest IQ and the lowest IQ
(a) Judges and Clerk
(b) Judges and unskilled labours
(c) Scientist and Mason
(d) Scientist and clerk
B. Which two professions have almost the same Intelligence Quotient
(IQ)
(a) Architect and doctor
(b) Clerk and judge
(c) Teacher and judge
(d) Architect and scientist
6. Rearrange the manner in which the king and hermit helped the
wounded man:
(a) Found a large wound
(b) Covered with handkerchief
(c) Blood did not stop flowing
(d) The bearded man fainted
(e) Removed the man’s clothing
(f) The king re-dressed the wound
Experiential Learning based question

7.
(a) What is the right time to begin anything in your life ?

(b) Who to trust?
(c) What is the most important thing for you to do?
Class VII
Module 10
Q1. The king carried on with his search for the answers to his queries and
who answered to his them:
(a) Teacher
(b) A Hermit
(c) A traveller
Q2. Complete the following diagram by selecting the correct answer
Ethical conclusion from the lesson …………
That time is …………………
The person you are with……………………………
The most important business …………………………
(a) Is to remember all

(b) Now, the present moment
(c) Is to do that person good
(d) Person you are with a particular moment
Q3. “Forgive me!” said the bearded man
Write the words which are used for forgiveness to complete the flower
Condone, pardon, retaliate, excuse, penalize, absolve
Q4. Imagine yourself as ‘the King’, what would be your ‘THREE Questions’
related to the philosophy of life?
Class VII
Module 10
LEARNING OUTCOMES –
 The learner asks and responds to questions based on texts (from books or
other resources) and out of curiosity.
 Reads textual / non-textual materials in English with comprehension.
 Thinks critically, compares and contrasts ideas, themes etc and relate
them to life.
 Infers the meaning of unfamiliar words by reading them in context.
 Organises sentences coherently in English with the help of visual clues.
LEARNING COMPETENCIES –
 Communication.
 Creative Thinking.
 Critical Thinking.
 Managing / Retrieving information.
 Problem Solving.
LEARNING DIMENSIONS –
 Scientific.
 Environmental.
 Demographic.
 Mathematical.
LEARNING STRATEGIES -
 To begin with, the teacher will have a warming-up activity where the
auditory and visual intelligence of the learner will be tested.
VISUAL –
 Pictures of five musical instruments will be shown.

AUDITORY –
 An audio of five different instruments will be played in the class and the
learner will try to idetify the instrument mentioned in the lesson. (Music
will be played on the teacher’s mobile.)
 The teacher will assist the learners in reading the lesson. New words will
be introduced on the black board and the meanings will be explained. The
teacher will check the learner’s pronunciation while they read the lesson
to enhance their communication skills.
 The teacher will incorporate multiple dimensions using a number of
techniques like Question/Answer, Brainstorming, Picture Reading, Hand-
outs etc.
GLOBAL DIMENSION
 The teacher will initiate a Brainstorming Session asking the students
about the well known musicians of the world.
ENVIRONMENTAL DIMENSION
 The teacher will ask the students to name various members of the cat
family.
SCIENTIFIC DIMENSION
 The teacher will give hand-outs or write on the blackboard a few words
and ask the students to put them in the correct columns.
WORDS –
COCONUT DIAMOND RING GOLD CHAIN MILK
GLASS RUBBER CHAPPALS MARBLES NEEM TREE
BIODEGRADABLE NON-BIODEGRADABLE
MATHEMATICAL DIMENSION
 The teacher will ask a problem-solving question based on the picture

given below:
If the girl in the picture is 9 years old and the teacher’s age is two years more
than six times the age of the girl, how old is the teacher?
DEMOGRAPHIC DIMENSION
 The teacher will ask the students to find out about any species of cats
which have become extinct. (Google Search)
LEARNING ASSESSMENT
 Apart from the textual questions, the teacher will add a few Pisa-based
questions based on the same text.
SAMPLE PISA-BASED QUESTIONS –
1. Name a king who belonged to Pallava Dynasty.

2. See the picture on Page 19 and tell which of these statements is the most
appropriate
a) The leaves of the plants are green because of the green colour
present in it.
b) The leaves are green because of chlorophyll present in them.
c) The leaves are green because of the Sunlight.
d) The leaves are green because most plants have green leaves.
3. Squawk! There was Lalli derailing again! What does this convey?
a) Lalli had mastered the art of playing Violin.
b) She was not able to strike the right chord.
c) She was a novice.
d) She heard the sound of a train derailing from the tracks
4. Do you think the children in the lesson were right in giving the music
teacher's chappals to the beggar? Justify your answer.
5. See the picture.
The girl sitting in front is wearing a red skirt and a yellow top. Which
colour is formed by mixing these two colours?
a) Black
b) Orange
c) Blue
d) Green
6. How would you react if somebody gives away your prized possession to
someone without your permission?
Class VII
Module 11
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Student will be able to:
• read, analyze, draw conclusion for the given situation / text.
• utilize prior knowledge to reach to the conclusion/ answer.
• Respond critically, applying their understanding of language to a range of
texts.
PRE-READING EXERCISE
Q. There was a record sale during the year 1985 for the following products in the city
beautiful. Answer these questions after using the information given in the
following Bar Graph:
Q.1: The ‘City Beautiful’ mentioned above is for which city of India?
(a) Delhi
(b) Chandigarh
(c) Calcutta
(d) Mumbai
Q.2: On the Christmas eve, which product was sold the most in the city beautiful?
(a) Cake/ pastries
(b) Crackers
(c) Tricolor
(d) Sweets
Q.3: On Diwali, the sale crossed the mark of in the city beautiful.
(a) 8 Lacs
(b) 4 Lacs
(c) 5 Lacs
(d) 7 Lacs
Q. 4: Which of the following rally can be flagged off by your school Principal in the
coming months of October/ November?
(a) Polio Drops Awareness Rally
(b) Rubella Measles Awareness Rally
(c) Anti-Crackers Awareness rally
(d) Save Water Awareness Rally
Q.5: Find the name in the word ‘JAPAN’ which is associated with the name of an
Indian city and widely used to eat in Middle India?
Class VII
Module 12
Comprehension Continuous Text
Learning outcomes
a. Read and appreciate the text.
b. Increasing vocabulary.
c. To derive desired information.
Learning competencies:
a. Communication
b. Creative thinking
c. Managing and retrieving specific information.
Learning dimensions:
a. Mathematical
b. Environmental
c. Scientific
Learning Assessment:
Answer the following questions:-
i Who followed the old man? and why?
ii How long did old man worked in fields?
iii What are the other instruments used in the fields?
Class VII
Module 13
Comprehension –Non‐ Continuous Text
Learning outcomes
a. Read and appreciate the text.
b. Seek meaning in using a variety of strategies such as prior knowledge
c. Deduce the meaning of graphic texts.
d. Evaluate ideas and information.
Learning competencies:
a. Communication
b. Creative thinking
c. Managing and retrieving specific information.
Learning dimensions:
a. Mathematical
b. Environmental
c. Scientific
Methodology:
a. The teacher will show graph regarding rainfall in the cities.
b. Various dimensions of learning will be enhanced .
c. The teacher can introduce new words through pictures and dictionary.
Learning Assessment:
Look at the graph
Answer the following questions:-
i What is the average rainfall in a year in Delhi?

ii In which month the rainfall is heaviest?
iii Calculate the rainfall in a year?
Class VIII
Module 14
LEARNING OUTCOMES –
 The learner asks and responds to questions based on texts (from books or other
resources) and out of curiosity.
 Reads textual / non-textual materials in English with comprehension.
 Thinks critically, compares and contrasts ideas, themes etc and relate them to
life.
 Infers the meaning of unfamiliar words by reading them in context.
 Organises sentences coherently in English with the help of visual clues.
LEARNING COMPETENCIES –
 Communication.
 Creative Thinking.
 Critical Thinking.
 Managing / Retrieving information.
 Problem Solving.
LEARNING DIMENSIONS –
 Scientific.
 Environmental.
 Demographic.
 Mathematical.
LEARNING STRATEGIES -
 To begin with, the teacher will have a warming-up activity where the auditory
and visual intelligence of the learner will be tested.
Non-Continuous/Continuous
With computers penetrating every aspect of our life, not thinking of a career in
computing would be a big mistake. So, let's talk of a computer career other than
software engineering. With rapid changes in technology, cloud computing has become
the driving force of business in recent years. It has a great scope as a career in India
and abroad so what is cloud computing? It is a practice of using a network of remote
servers hosted on the internet rather than a local server or personal computer to store,
manage and process data. Basically, any kind of data or applications is not stored on
computers. You can store data and process them in remote machinery that can be
accessed through internet anytime and anywhere. Since the technology is advanced,
now we have an option of private clouds. Three types of cloud computing are:
 Infrastructure as service (IaaS)
 Platform as service (PaaS)
 Software as service (SaaS)
To become a successful good expert, you should know every detail of key concepts of
cloud computing. For example, cloud developers and operators should become
familiar with logistics of managing workloads. Cloud computing is the fastest growing
area in IT infrastructure. It is growing at 22.8 percent CAGR (Compound annual
growth rate). Students looking for a career in cloud computing can pursue various
degree and certification courses offered at undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG)
levels.
1. How does any profession in Computers affect our eyes?
a) No effect
b) Can’t say
c) Adverse effect
d) Good effect
2. Why does human machinery need to be up to the mark as technology?
a) To remain healthy
b) To undertake responsibilities of day to day life
c) Both a and b
d) None of the above
3. ________computing refers to applications and services that run on a distributed
network using virtualized resources.
a) Distributed
b) Cloud
c) Paralled
d) Both a and c
4. Point out the wrong statement
a) All applications benefit from deployment in the cloud.
b) With cloud, computing you can start very small and become big very fast.
c) Cloud computing is revolutionary, even if the technology it is built on is
evolutionary.
d) None of the mentioned.
5. What are the key requirements in order to become a successful cloud expert?
6. Study the data and answer the question that follows:-
i. What percentage of law firms are not using cloud computing?

a) 49% b) 27%
c) 31% d) 62%
ii. Convert the percentage of e-discovery &HR into fraction and decimal
a) 44/70 and 0.72 b) 31/50 and 0.62
c) 84/90 and 0.55 d) 66/75 and 0.44
Class IX
Module 15
Class 9 Chapter 3 THE LITTLE GIRL (Beehive)

(Para 4-6)
Reading task: Retrieving information,

Text format: Continuous, Situation: Personal
On Sunday afternoons Grandmother sent her down………………….. put to bed

this instant.”
Q.1. Kezia looked for scraps into Mother’s bedroom

(a) to prepare her school assignments
(b) to make an artistic collage
(c) to make a birthday gift for her father
(d) to obey the grandmother
Reading Tasks: Interpretive and Reflective
Q.2. Which sentence in Para 4 shows the cold emotions/attitude of parents towards
child (Kezia)?
Ans. ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Q.3. Why did Kezia always find his father stretched out on the sofa? (Possible
reasons)
Ans. ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Q.4. How did Kezia’s efforts to please her father resulted in displeasing him very
much?
Ans. ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Class IX
Module 16

Q‐1 As per the Pie diagram the passenger cars had registered 11,977 fatal cases in
2013, which sector had the minimum cases and what was the difference
between the two?
________________________________________________________________
Q‐2 Which is the safest mode of transportation as per data provided above?
________________________________________________________________
Q‐3 How many cases of general negligence in marine sector lead to mortality?
________________________________________________________________
Q‐4 What is the ratio of fatality between Airlines and Air taxi?
________________________________________________________________
Class IX
Module 17
Look at the map of Africa and answer the following questions:
a) What continent does South Africa belong to?

b) Find the latitude and longitude of South Africa?
c) Name any 4 water bodies that surrounds Africa?
d) Name the important latitudes that passes through Africa?
e) What is South Africa famous for?
Class X
Module 18
Non-Continuous/Continuous Text
Prior to the Lesson:
Lesson: (by page, concept, theme, etc.)

Teacher reads story aloud with expression asking questions (LARGELY BASED
ON THE TEXT)
Students infer meanings of idioms
Students add vocabulary to their individual word wall chart
Ice-Breaking(Pre text activity) The Black Aeroplane

Mode of Transportation
Categorise the following mode of transportation on the basis of muscular or

mechanical energy.
The Black Aeroplane
The moon was coming up in the east, behind me, and stars were shining in the clear sky
above me. There wasn’t a cloud in the sky. I was happy to be alone high up above the
sleeping countryside. I was flying my old Dakota aeroplane over France back to
England. I was dreaming of my holiday and looking forward to being with my family. I
looked at my watch: one thirty in the morning. ‘I should call Paris Control soon,’ I
thought. As I looked down past the nose of the aeroplane, I saw the lights of a big city
in front of me. I switched on the radio and said, “Paris Control, Dakota DS 088 here.
Can you hear me? I’m on my way to England. Over.” The voice from the radio
answered me immediately: “DS 088, I can hear you. You ought to turn twelve degrees
west now, DS 088. Over.” I checked the map and the compass, switched over to my
second and last fuel tank, and turned the Dakota twelve degrees west towards England.
‘I’ll be in time for breakfast,’ I thought. A good big English breakfast! Everything was
going well — it was an easy flight. Paris was about 150 kilometres behind me when I
saw the clouds. Storm clouds. They were huge. They looked like black mountains
standing in front of me across the sky. I knew I could not fly up and over them, and I
did not have enough fuel to fly around them to the north or south. “I ought to go back to
Paris,” I thought, but I wanted to get home. I wanted that breakfast. ‘I’ll take the risk,’ I
thought, and flew that old Dakota straight into the storm. Inside the clouds, everything
was suddenly black. It was impossible to see anything outside the aeroplane. The old
aeroplane jumped and twisted in the air. I looked at the compass. I couldn’t believe 38
my eyes: the compass was turning round and round and round. It was dead. It would not
work! The other instruments were suddenly dead, too. I tried the radio.
Q.1 Where does the sunset?
________________________________________________________________
Q.2 The pilot was flying the Dakota aeroplane.

a) Paris to France
b) England to Paris
c) France to England
d) France to countryside
Q.3. Name of the aircraft was:-
a) D5088
b) DS088
c) DS008
d) DS800
Q.4. The speed of the craft is 200 km/hr. How much time will it take to reach the
destination if the distances is 1500 km?
________________________________________________________________
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Q.5. Match the following expressions correctly.

Black Handed
Red Belt
Green Out
Class X
Module 19

In the given map of India, which areas are more prone to cyclones?
_____________________________________________________________
There are different names in different parts of the world for storms, depending on
their nature. Can you match the names in the box with their descriptions below,
and fill in the blanks? You may use a dictionary to help you.
gale, whirlwind, cyclone ,
hurricane, tornado, typhoon
1. A violent tropical storm in which strong winds move in a circle:
__ __ c __ __ __ __
2. An extremely strong wind : __ a __ __
3. A violent tropical storm with very strong winds : __ __ p __ __ __ __
4. A violent storm whose centre is a cloud in the shape of a funnel:
__ __ __ n __ __ __
5. A violent storm with very strong winds, especially in the western Atlantic
Ocean: __ __ r __ __ __ __ __ __
6. A very strong wind that moves very fast in a spinning movement and
causes a lot of damage: __ __ __ __ l __ __ __ __
Class X
Module 20
“Paris Control? Paris Control? Can you hear me?” There was no answer. The radio was
dead too. I had no radio, no compass, and I could not see where I was. I was lost in the
storm. Then, in the black clouds quite near me, I saw another aeroplane. It had no lights
on its wings, but I could see it flying next to me through the storm. I could see the
pilot’s face — turned towards me. I was very glad to see another person. He lifted one
hand and waved. “Follow me,” he was saying. “Follow me.” ‘He knows that I am lost,’
I thought. ‘He’s trying to help me.’ He turned his aeroplane slowly to the north, in front
of my Dakota, so that it would be easier for me to follow him. I was very happy to go
behind the strange aeroplane like an obedient child. After half an hour the strange black
aeroplane was still there in front of me in the clouds. Now 39 there was only enough
fuel in the old Dakota’s last tank to fly for five or ten minutes more. I was starting to
feel frightened again. But then he started to go down and I followed through the storm.
Suddenly I came out of the clouds and saw two long straight lines of lights in front of
me. It was a runway! An airport! I was safe! I turned to look for my friend in the black
aeroplane, but the sky was empty. There was nothing there. The black aeroplane was
gone. I could not see it anywhere. I landed and was not sorry to walk away from the old
Dakota near the control tower. I went and asked a woman in the control centre where I
was and who the other pilot was. I wanted to say ‘Thank you’. She looked at me very
strangely, and then laughed. “Another aeroplane? Up there in this storm? No other
aeroplanes were flying tonight. Yours was the only one I could see on the radar.” So
who helped me to arrive there safely without a compass or a radio, and without any
more fuel in my tanks? Who was the pilot on the strange black aeroplane, flying in the
storm, without lights?
Q1. From which place did he start his journey ?
_____________________________________________________________
Q.2 When the narrator came out of the clouds, he saw two lines of :
A. Birds C. Aeroplanes
B. Lights D. Mountains
Q.3. Identify the different emotions from the given word search.
Q. 4. Name the system for detecting the presence, direction and speed of aircraft, ships
by sending out pulses of radio waves.
_____________________________________________________________
Q.5. A man goes 3km East from point A and takes a right turn from point B to move
4km to point C. what is the minimum distance between A & C ?
_____________________________________________________________
Class X
Module 21
Q-1 Which airlines have the highest and lowest fleet size?
___________________________________________________________
Q-2 If Air India is the highest grossing airline, which airline will be on fifth ?
___________________________________________________________
Q-3 Which two Airlines have analogous number of aircrafts?
___________________________________________________________
Q-4 As per the graph what is the fleet size of Jet Airways?
a) 90 b)98 c)More than 98 d) Less than 98
Q-5 What is the proportionate difference in fleet size of Air India and Spicejet?
___________________________________________________________
Q-6 What According to you can be the reason of small fleet size of Air Asia
and Vistara
___________________________________________________________
Class X
Module 22
Q-1 In the given chart, what is the least contribution to CO2 and by whom?
___________________________________________________________
Q-2 If one pound is equal to 453.5 gms. How much pound of CO2 is emitted by
electricity?
___________________________________________________________
Q-3 If plane emits 13500Kg Co2 while covering 50000 Kms, How much will be the
emission if the plane travels 75000Kms.
_________________________________________________________________
Q-4 Find the ratio of emission of CO2 by Sewage and electricity?
___________________________________________________________
Class X
Module 23
Nelson Mandela : A Long Walk to Freedom
Learning Outcomes
The learner
 reads textual and non textual materials in English with comprehension
 responds to questions based on text and non textual material.
 thinks critically , compares and contrasts ideas , themes etc and relates
them to life.
 infers meaning of unfamiliar words by reading them in context
 enjoys listening to English poems, dialogues of English films and serials
 uses the given words as noun and verb.
 Managing/Retrieving information
 Critical thinking
 Problem solving
 Communication
Learning Dimensions
 Social
 Demographic
 Mathematical
 Environmental
Learning strategies
Warmup Activities or Ice Breaking Activities
(The teacher can choose any warm up activity as per his/ her choice)
1. The teacher can show the movie/ short clips from the movie –“Long
walk to Freedom”
2. The teacher will explain the difference between two major social issues
of the world i.e. theCaste system and Racism.Followed by her
explanation she/he will ask the students to think and comment the
statement given below.
Now based on your understanding put the statements correctly in
the box below:
a) A fair skinned employee is treated better than a dark skinned one
with similar qualifications.
b) A better performing Sri Lankan associate is not promoted by his
boss while relatively lower performing Greek associate is given
promotion.
c) A couple was outcatsed by the society for their inter cast
marriage.
d) Brahmins are not supposed to eat meat
e) Dalits are not allowed to enter temples and take bath in the holy
rivers.
Casteism Racism
3.
4. Look at the images given below and respond to the questions following
the picture.
Q) Who is this man with Gandhi ji in the picture below? What do

you know about him?
___________________________________________________
Q) What is common between the two personalities?

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2.2 Chapter Reading:
Silent reading by the students followed by the model reading by the

teacher. In this process the teacher will side by side explain the meaning
of the difficult words to the students. They will be told about racism and
casteism prevailing throughout the world and how people suffered
because of it.Also, while reading, some questions would be asked to
check the comprehension of the students.The teacher will also ask about
the Apartheid law and its impact on the society.
After the completion of the chapter the students will be asked to search
andspeak out different quotes stated by Nelson Mandela in the given
text.
3. Learning assessment
The teacher will deal with the text book questions to check the
comprehension level of the students.
Also, the teacher will assess the child on global competencies through
following set of questions:
 Apartheid means……………………………………………………
………………………………….......
 In India we have ………………………….. form of Government.
 Name the form of government where the King or the Queen has all
the powers.
4. Look at the map below and answer the related questions:
a) What does the map show?

b) According to the map name the countriesthat are the worst
sufferers of racism.
c) According to the map which are the least racist countries?
d) Which countries are neutral?
e) Which country is not at all racist?
General instructions for question no. 1 and 2.
Study the pictures given below. Read the instruction carefully and write your
answers in the spaces provided:
1.
Look at the picture above and answer the questions:-
1. Identify any two personalities seated in the front row ___________________

_______________________________________________________________________
2. The last Mughal Emperor of India as seen in the second picture is

_______________________________________________________________________
3. What do you know about the contribution of Bhagat Singh in India’s

freedom struggle?
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Look at the pictures given above. Find the answers to the questions
given below by locating them in the crossword puzzle that follows:-
1. The opposite of recall is ____________
2. One who sacrifices for the sake of his country is ______________
3. Synonym of ‘defeat’ is ____________________
4. Synonym of ‘luck’ is____________________
5. He restarted the newspaper banned by the British in 1823. Who is he?

______________
6. To buy goods from any other country is called ______________

7. The two languages taught in India during the British rule were
____________________________
8. This part of India witnessed the outbreak of 1857 revolt ______________
9. _______________ occupied and ruled the North East part of India by

1856.

N B D L I N K Q P W U F E Y A
E E M A R T Y R A F H R O S Q
H G L L J M P E R S I A N S U
R C G A H K N X D J T Z V Z W
U M O L O S E I R P I B T X C
R A J A R A M M O H A N R O Y
B R E J D F S P Q F V X H V P
M G H P E Y Z O P O M N V A D
E H U A S T D R M R M F H G J
E J L T T D L T D G N C A Y B
R D B R I T I S H E D K N A K
U E S A N S K R I T Q R H F G
T N S I Y H T B C X K E I L A
3 “What are you saying, Mr Choudhury? You had a fall in Hudroo and cut
your right knee. I brought you iodine. I had fixed up a car for you to go to
Netarhat the next day, but you couldn’t because of the pain in the knee. Can’t
you recall anything? Someone else you know was also in Ranchi at that time.
Mr Dinesh Mukerji. You stayed in a bungalow. You said you didn’t like hotel
food and would prefer to have your meals cooked by a bawarchi. Mr Mukerji
stayed with his sister. You had a big argument about the moon landing,
remember? I’ll tell you more: you always carried a bag with your books in it
on your sight-seeing trips. Am I right or not?”
Bepin Babu spoke quietly, his eyes still on the books. “Which month in
’58 are you talking about?”
The man said, “October.”
“No, sir,” said Bepin Babu. “I spent Puja in ’58 with a friend in Kanpur.
You’re making a mistake. Good day.”
But the man didn’t go, nor did he stop talking.
1. Why didn’t Bepin Choudhury go to Netarhat?
i. because of lapse of memory

ii. because of severe headache
iii. because of pain in the knee
iv. because of no conveyance
2. The phrase ‘fixed up’ means _______________

i. hired
ii. arranged
iii. repaired
iv. restored
3. Why did Bepin stay in a bungalow?

i. he wanted to meet Mr. Dinesh Mukerji
ii. he preferred home cooked food
iii. he did not like hotels
iv. he was not well
_______________________________________________________________________
4. Why did the stranger neither go nor stop talking?

i. because he wanted to confuse Bepin
ii. because he was talkative
iii. because he liked talking to Bipen
iv. because he had nothing else to do
_______________________________________________________________________
5. Why did the stranger bring ‘iodine’ for Mr. Choudhury?
_______________________________________________________________________
6. What, according to you, are the advantages of home cooked food?
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
4. Bepin Babu’s car was safely parked in Bertram Street by the Lighthouse
Cinema. He told the driver as he got into the car, “Just drive by the Ganga,
will you, Sitaram.” Driving up the Strand Road, Bepin Babu regretted having
paid so much attention to the intruder. He had never been to Ranchi — no
question about it. It was inconceivable that he should forget such an incident
which took place only six or seven years ago. He had an excellent memory.
Unless — Bepin Babu’s head reeled.
Was he losing his mind? But how could that be? He was working daily
in his office. It was a big firm, and he was doing a responsible job. He wasn’t
aware of anything ever going seriously wrong. Only today he spoke for half an
hour at an important meeting. And yet...
1. Lighthouse is a _________________
i. place
ii. watch tower
iii. machine
iv. rail signal
2. To forget an incident that took place only six or seven years ago was
inconceivable for Bepin ‘Inconceivable’ in the above statement means”
________________
i. probable
ii. unimaginable
iii. likely
iv. seemingly possible
3. What values of character are required for a person to be responsible in

any field?
_______________________________________________________________________
4. What does Bepin’s speaking for half an hour at an important meeting

indicate?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. And yet the man knew a great deal about him. How? He even seemed to know some
intimate details. The bag of books, wife’s death, brother’s insanity... The only mistake
was about his having gone to Ranchi. Not a mistake; a deliberate lie. In ’58, during the
Pujas, he was in Kanpur at his friend Haridas Bagchi’s place. All Bepin Babu had to do
was write to — no, there was no way of writing to Haridas. Bepin Babu suddenly
remembered that Haridas had left with his wife for Japan some weeks ago, and he didn’t
have his address.
1. Which sentence indicates that Bepin Babu became doubtful about his
visit to Ranchi?
i. It was not possible for him to forget an incident that took place 6-7
years ago.
ii. He was doing a responsible job so could not lose his mind.
iii. In ’58 during pujar, he was in Kanpur.
iv. The stranger knew a great deal about him, even the intimate details
_______________________________________________________________________
2. What intimate details is the stranger talking about?
_______________________________________________________________________
3. “The only mistake was about his having gone to Ranchi. Not a mistake;
a deliberate lie”. What is a deliberate lie?
_______________________________________________________________________
4. Why couldn’t Bepin Babu write to Haridas to prove that he was in

Kanpur? Eliminate the wrong statement.
I. He did not have his address.
II. He was not on talking terms with him.
III. He had left with his wife for Japan.
IV. He had lost his contact with him.
……………………………………………………………………………..
6. Every Monday, on his way back from work, Bepin Choudhury would drop
in at Kalicharan's in New Market to buy books. Crime stories, ghost stories
and thrillers. He had to buy at least five at a time to last him through the
week. He lived alone, was not a good mixer, had few friends, and didn’t like
spending time in idle chat. Today, at Kalicharan’s, Bepin Babu had the feeling
that someone was observing him from close quarters. He turned round and
found himself looking at a round faced, meek looking man who now broke
into a smile.
1. Kalicharan’s refers to
i. a friend
ii. a place
iii. a book seller
iv. Bepin’s Boss
2. Why did Bepin have to buy at least five books at a time?

i. to gift to his friends
ii. to donate them to the library.
iii. was in the habit of reading all the books simultaneously
iv. could have sufficient books to last for a week.
_______________________________________________________________________
3. He was not a good mixer means

i. he could not mix things
ii. he lived alone
iii. he did not mix up with others
iv. he didn’t like idle chat
_______________________________________________________________________
4. The phrase ‘close quarters’ means:-

i. Locked houses
ii. Closed thinking
iii. To be near to something or someone
iv. To be far from something or someone
_______________________________________________________________________
5. The phrase ‘idle chat’ means:-

i. Gossip
ii. Riddles
iii. Good talk
iv. Foolish & irrelevant talk
_______________________________________________________________________
6. What do you think is the meaning of ‘drop in’ in the paragraph?
i. to throw
ii. to pay a visit
iii. to cancel something
iv. to fall asleep
_______________________________________________________________________
7. Why would Bepin Choudhury drop in at Kalicharan’s on Mondays only?
_______________________________________________________________________
8. What type of books would the author buy?
_______________________________________________________________________
9. Why did the round faced meek looking man break into a smile?
i. he was happy to see Bepin.

ii. he was a friend of Bepin
iii. he wanted to talk to Bepin
iv. he wanted to give Bepin a surprise
_______________________________________________________________________
7. Dear Bepin,
I had no idea that affluence would bring about the kind of change in you that it
has done. Was it so difficult for you to help out an old friend down on his luck? I
have no money, so my resources are limited. What I have is imagination, a part
of which I used in retribution of your unfeeling behavior.
Well, you’ll be all right again now. A novel I’ve written is being considered
by a publisher. If he likes it enough, it'll see me through the next few months.
Yours, Chunilal
When Dr Chanda came, Bepin Babu said, “I’m fine. It all came back as
soon as I got off the train at Ranchi.”
“A unique case,” said Dr Chanda. “I shall certainly write about it in a
medical journal.”
“The reason why I sent for you,” said Bepin Babu, “is that I have a pain
in the hip from a fall I had in Ranchi. If you could prescribe a pain killer…”
1. Affluence means _________________
i. to be popular.
ii. to be fluent in a language.
iii. to be rich.
iv. to hold high position in office.
2. What kind of change is Chunilal talking about:-
i. Bepin has become a loner.

ii. Bepin has started reading books.
iii. Bepin has become very forgetful.
iv. Bepin has refused to help an old friend in need.
_______________________________________________________________________
3. ‘So my resources are limited’- who says this and which resources is he
talking about?
_______________________________________________________________________
4. Chuni used his imagination to teach Bepin a lesson. Was he right in

doing so?
_______________________________________________________________________
5. Was Chuni successful in his plan to punish Bepin?
_______________________________________________________________________
6. Bepin told Dr. Chanda “It all came back as soon as I got off the train at
Ranchi.”
i. What was ‘it’ that came back?
ii. Why did he tell a lie?
……………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………
7. Do you think Bepin will forgive Chuni for all the trouble and tension
that he had to go through? Why, why not?
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
8. This is the story of a meeting between two extraordinary people, both of
them ‘disabled’, or ‘differently abled’ as we now say. Stephen Hawking is one
of the greatest scientists of our time. He suffers from a form of paralysis that
confines him to a wheelchair, and allows him to ‘speak’ only by punching
buttons on a computer, which speaks for him in a machine-like voice. Firdaus
Kanga is a writer and journalist who lives and works in Mumbai. Kanga was
born with ‘brittle bones’ that tended to break easily when he was a child. Like
Hawking, Kanga moves around in a wheelchair.
The two great men exchange thoughts on what it means to live life in a
wheelchair, and on how the so called ‘normal’ people react to the disabled.
1. “Differently abled” means
i. physically challenged.
ii. well behaved.
iii. healthy.
iv. gifted.
2. In order to meet Stephen Hawking, the author had to travel around

_________ km.
i. 700 Km
ii. 1400 Km
iii. 500 Km
iv. 7200 Km
3. In the phrase ‘brittle bones’, brittle means ________________.
i. fragile
ii. flexible
iii. tough
iv. elastic
4. How do normal people react to the disabled?
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
9. It was on a walking tour through Cambridge that the guide mentioned
Stephen Hawking, ‘poor man, who is quite disabled now, though he is a
worthy successor to Issac Newton, whose Chair he has at the university.’
And I started, because I had quite forgotten that this most brilliant and
completely paralysed astrophysicist, the author of A Brief History of Time, one
of the biggest best-sellers ever, lived here.
1. An ‘astrophysicist’ is the one who studies ___________________
i. Astrology
ii. Earth
iii. Physics
iv. Medicine
2. Stephen Hawking was a worthy successor of Issac Newton because

_____________________________________________
i. He had extraordinary intelligence.

ii. He had scientific bent of mind.
iii. He chaired Issac’s chair at the University.
iv. He became a scientist because of Issac Newton.
3. A best seller is a________________.

Name any one movie based on a best seller ______________________.
10. When the walking tour was done, I rushed to a phone booth and, almost
tearing the cord so it could reach me outside, phoned Stephen Hawking’s
house. There was his assistant on the line and I told him I had come in a
wheelchair from India (perhaps he thought I had propelled myself all the way)
to write about my travels in Britain. I had to see Professor Hawking — even
ten minutes would do. “Half an hour,“ he said. “From three-thirty to four.”
And suddenly I felt weak all over. Growing up disabled, you get fed up
with people asking you to be brave, as if you have a courage account on which
you are too lazy to draw a cheque. The only thing that makes you stronger is
seeing somebody like you, achieving something huge. Then you know how
much is possible and you reach out further than you ever thought you could.
1. ‘Achieving something huge’ means ________________________________
i. Conquering your disabilities.

ii. Doing something extraordinary.
iii. Holding something very heavy.
iv. Getting hold of some big object.
2. ‘Achieving something huge’ makes us stronger. Which statement does

not explain this ____________________________________________________
i. Makes us physically weak.

ii. Makes us mentally strong.
iii. Makes us feel proud of our achievement.
iv. Inspires us to move further.
3. The phrase ‘courage account’ means __________________________________
i. Bank account.
ii. Strength within.
iii. Strength from siblings, parents and teachers.
iv. To write an account of one’s courageous actions.
4. What is common between Stephen Hawking and the author?
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
11. “I haven’t been brave,” said his disembodied computer-voice, the next
afternoon. “I’ve had no choice.”
Surely, I wanted to say, living creatively with the reality of his disintegrating
body was a choice? But I kept quiet, because I felt guilty every time I spoke to him,
forcing him to respond. There he was, tapping at the little switch in his hand, trying
to find the words on his computer with the only bit of movement left to him, his
long, pale fingers. Every so often, his eyes would shut in frustrated exhaustion. And
sitting opposite him I could feel his anguish, the mind buoyant with thoughts that
came out in frozen phrases and sentences stiff as corpses.
1. Look at the sentences given below:
I have had no choice. (First part)

I wanted to say, living creatively with the reality of his disintegrating
body was a choice. (Second part)
What is the relationship between the first and the second parts of the
sentence
The second part:
i. repeats the first line.

ii. opposes the first line.
iii. gives the solution to the problem described in the first part.
iv. describes the problem stated in the first part.
_______________________________________________________________________
2. What do you think are the challenges of the disabled people?

______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
3. The frustration in his eyes was due to _______________________________

______________________________________________________________________
4. Indicate the line that signifies that disability was a great hindrance in
giving way to Hawking’s thoughts and expressions:
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
5. What kind of guilt troubled Firdaus during his interaction with

Hawking?
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
6. What do you mean by “From the buoyant mind of Stephen Hawking the
thoughts came out in frozen phrases and sentences stiff as corpses”?
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
12. An hour later, we were ready to leave. I didn’t know what to do. I
could not kiss him or cry. I touched his shoulder and wheeled out into the
summer evening. I looked back; and I knew he was waving, though he wasn’t.
Watching him, an embodiment of my bravest self, the one I was moving
towards, the one I had believed in for so many years, alone, I knew that my
journey was over. For now.
1. The emotions that ran through author’s mind while parting away from
Stephen Hawking’s were ________________________________
i. He was feeling happy.

ii. He was unaffected.
iii. He was feeling sad.
iv. He was having mixed feelings.
2. Do you think Kanga’s visit to England was fruitful in any way? Give one
reason to support your answer.
______________________________________________________________________
3. How was Stephen Hawking an embodiment of author’s bravest self?
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
4. Firdaus Kanga felt that his journey was over. Explain.
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
13. Choose a heavy object like a table or a box, which you can move only by
pushing hard. Try to push it all by yourself. Can you move it? Now ask one of
your friends to help you in pushing it in the same direction [Fig.11.4(a)]. Is it
easier to move it now?
Now push the same object, but ask your friend to push it from the
opposite side [Fig.11.4 (b)]. Does the object move? If it does, note the direction
in which it moves. Can you guess which one of you is applying a larger force?
1. What are the two boys trying to do in the picture (a)?

i. trying to lift the load
ii. trying to push the box in the opposite direction
iii. trying to push the box in the same direction
iv. trying to share each other’s load
.................................................................................................
2. What are the two boys trying to do in the picture (b)?
i. fighting with each other
ii. playing
iii. pushing the box in the opposite direction
iv. running around the box
.................................................................................................
3. What do you think the boys are using to move the load in the picture?
i. mind
ii. hands
iii. feet
iv. force
………………………………………………………………………………….
4. In which figure are the boys applying the larger force?
i. boys in figure (a)
ii. boys in figure (b)
iii. boys in both figures applying same force
iv. none of the above
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Which of the boys do you think will get tired soon?
i. boys in figure (a)
ii. none of them will get tired.
iii. both the boys will get tired at the same time
iv. boys in figure (b)
……………………………………………………………………………………….
14.
1. What do you think the man is doing in the picture?
i. watering the plants.

ii. irrigating the field.
iii. spilling water on the ground.
iv. playing Holi.
…………………………………………………………………………………..
2. How many trees do you see in the picture? ____________
3. Name the source of water shown in the picture. ___________
4. What do you think is the occupation of the man? ______________

15.
1. How many musical instruments do you see in the picture?
i. four
ii. three
iii. five
iv. seven
……………………………………………………………………………………….
2. Name the instrument that can be carried easily? __________________
3. Name the instrument which is cylindrical in shape?
_________________________________________________________
4. Different musical instruments are shown in the picture. What do you

think is the basic difference in them.
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
16.
A B
1. How many types of rocks are given in the figure? Name them.
……………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. What are main components in this figure?
..........................................................................................................
3. Which component is the closest to the earth’s surface in the figure?
…………………………………………………………………………………………
4. How do you think oil is extracted from the earth’s surface?
i. through wells.
ii. through reservoirs.
iii. through tanks.
iv. through rocks.
…………………………………………………………………………………………
5. Why do we extract oil and gas from the earth’s crust?
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
6. What do you think will happen when well B is made to pass thorough
gas chamber to extract oil?
...............................................................................................................
...............................................................................................................
……………………………………………………………………………………………
17.
1. What are weeds?.............................................................

I. unwanted plants
II. grass
III. cactus
IV. thorny bushes
(Choose the right answer)
a) only I and IV are correct
b) only II and III are correct
c) all options are correct
2. What do you think the farmer is doing in the figure? (Choose the correct
option) ………………………………………………………………
i. watering plants
ii. spraying weedicide
iii. planting seeds
iv. spraying insecticide
3. Why has the farmer covered his nose and mouth with a cloth? It is
because the chemicals in the weedicide are …………
……………………………………..
i. toxic
ii. foul smelling
iii. vaporous
iv. poisonous
v. all the above
4. The weeds consume the water, nutrients, space and light meant for the
crops. What alternative method can the farmer use for getting rid of
weeds?
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
………………………………………………………………………………………….
5. Taking hint from the word ‘weed’, make two similar sounding words
ending with ___eed.
i. ___eed
ii. ___eed
6. What is organic farming? Are weedicides are sprayed on the crops, in

organic farming? Why? Why not?
……………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………….
18. Study the following table carefully and answer the questions
that follow:-
1. If biodegradable means material which gets decomposed through

natural processes due to action by bacteria, then
Non-biodegradable means _____________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________
2. Which type of waste takes minimum time to degenerate?
i. plastic bags
ii. woollen clothes
iii. peels of vegetables and fruits, leftover foodstuff, etc
iv. paper
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
3. Which material takes 10 days to one month to degenerate?
i. wood
ii. cotton cloth
iii. paper
iv. woolens
………………………………………………………………………………………………
4. In which category does the maximum waste material falls into

________________________________________________.
i. Biodegradable
ii. Non-biodegradable
5. Non-biodegradable is a compound word having non and biodegradable.

Underground is also a compound word having under and ground.
Write two other compound words.
i. ________________________
ii. ________________________
6. Why should the ‘waste ‘ be degenerated?
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
19.
1. From where does the river Ganga originate?............................................

Choose the right option:
i. Allahabad ii. Gangotri iii. Gomukh iv. Bay of Bengal
2. How many states does river Ganga flow through? ………………………………
i. 5 ii. 2 iii. 4
3. Name any four cities located on the banks of river Ganga and arrange
them in alphabetical order.
a. …………………………. b. …………………………………..
c. ………………………….. d. …………………………………..
4. A part of the coast where the land goes into from a curve is called
____________________________. Choose the right option.
i. ocean ii. bay iii. Sea iv. penninsula
5. Why are the names of some places written in capital letters and others
in smaller letters? (write in one or two lines)
……………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
20.
1. Name two things that you see in the picture? ___________________
2. Why is the man spraying water on the flames? ____________________
3. What do you think are the possible causes of fire at home?

________________
4. Write some of the ways in which fire can be useful? ___________________

21.
1. Name the biggest and smallest planet of the solar system?

______________
2. Which planet has the largest number of satellites? ________________
3. ________________ is no longer a planet of the solar system.
4. Choose the nearest star from earth? ……………………………………
i. Mercury
ii. Earth
iii. Sun
iv. Jupiter
5. Choose the correct sequence of planets to arrange them in order of

nearest to farther from the sun: …………………………………………….
i. Venus, Mercury, Earth, Jupiter, Mars, Saturn
ii. Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Earth, Saturn
iii. Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Saturn, Jupiter
iv. Mercury, Venus, earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn
6. Earth revolves around the sun in about:……………………………………
i. 24 hours
ii. 24 days
iii. 365 days
iv. 365 years
7. In which direction do all the planets revolve around the sun?
i. East to West
ii. West to East
iii. North to South
iv. South to North
……………………………………………………………
8. The small objects between the orbits of Jupiter and Mars are called:
i. Satellites
ii. Moons
iii. Asteroids
iv. Comets
…………………………………………………………………………………………….
22.
The picture given below shows the course of river Ganga. Look at the
picture carefully and answer the questions that follow.
1. The great Himalayas are located in

i. the north east direction
ii. the north west direction
iii. the south west direction
iv. the south east direction
……………………………………………………………….
2. Rohan is travelling from Haridwar to Varanasi. How many cities does he
pass through __________? Name them………………………………………….
3. The green colour in the map signifies _____________ where as the blue
colour signifies ________________.
4. River Ganga on reaching Bay of Bengal is divided into

___________________ tributaries.
5. The neighbouring countries of India as seen in the above picture are
i. Uttrakhand, Nepal, Pakistan.

ii. Bangladesh, Bihar, Bhutan.
iii. Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal.
iv. China, Nepal, Bangladesh.
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
6. Do you think the quality of water of the Ganga will remain same when it
reaches Bay of Bengal? Give your views.
_______________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
7. How can you control water pollution? Suggest three ways.
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
23. Indian Medical Association (IMA) prepared the Information Sheet on
the source of the common human diseases caused by microorganisms.
Read the information from the table given below and answer the
questions related to it.
1. The diseases transmitted only by Air are _________________________
2. __________________________ is a disease transmitted by air borne micro-

organism and can be prevented by using the repellents.
3. In order to prevent various diseases at different stages of life one needs

to have ______________________.
i. Vaccination
ii. Isolation
iii. Mosquito nets
iv. All of the above.
4. Reena drank water from roadside water tank and is suffering from
_________which is a ……………disease.
5. A patient suffering from __________ and should be kept in isolation.
i. Tuberculosis, measles, chicken pox

ii. Malaria, measles, chicken pox
iii. Cholera, tuberculosis, typhoid
iv. Hepatitis, Malaria, Polio
6. Give three ways to maintain good health.
7. From the given table, it can be stated that maximum number of diseases
are transmitted through________________
24.
1. What is the shape of carom board?.........................................
i. sphere
ii. square
iii. rectangular
iv. triangle
2. The number of persons seen in the above picture is _____________ in

number
i. odd
ii. even
iii. infinitive
iv. none of the above.
3. How many coloured coins do you use in the carom board game?
i. one
ii. two
iii. three
iv. four
……………………………………………………..
4. Generally, we sprinkle ___________ on the carom board to reduce

friction.
5. Grease and oil work as a ________________ for any machinery.
i. fuels
ii. lubricants
iii. frictional material
iv. none of the above
25.
1. The vegetables shown in the picture above are
_______________________________________________________________________
2. The names of vegetables in alphabetical order are
_______________________________________________________________________
3. The animal products shown in the picture are ________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
4. Why should we include vegetables and fruits in our diet?
_______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
5. Ram does not eat meat and egg on two days in a week. How many days
he follows a vegetarian diet in 28 days.
_______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
26.
E
B
C
D
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
1. The two figures are similar in ……………………………………….
i. shape
ii. size
iii. speed
iv. sound
2. The angle ∠ABC formed in the figure above is…………………………….
i. right angle
ii. acute angle
iii. obtuse angle
iv. straight angle
3. How did the flying birds inspire man for aircraft invention?
_______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
4. If wings are for speed, tail is for direction then cockpit is for
_______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________

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Kelly’s daily routine

‘I shan’t be able to think in ten minutes, make it half an

*Note: H.O (Hornsby’s Oats) is a popular breakfast cereal.

1.2 H.O woke up in the middle of the night because………… .

a) somebody had come to eat him up

b) he dreamt that somebody had come to eat him up

c) he was scared of the dark

d) he wanted to eat the cereal

1.4 Which of the following statements is false?

a) The Bastable children named Horace Octavius H.O after the

b) The Bastable children wanted to scare H.O.

c) H.O was the eldest of the Bastable siblings.

d) H.O wanted to think for half an hour.

1. Read the given text and answer the questions:

After a Bachelor of Science degree in aeronautical engineering, against great

Q.1 Kalpana Chawla completed her master’s degree from

Q.2 In which field did Kalpana Chawla do her Doctorate?

Q.1 Kalpana Chawla was a naturalised citizen of

Q.5 Why do you think the crew performed experiments in space?

Q.1 The name of Kalpana’s Space shuttle was ……………………

Q.1 The Picture shows the details about

Look at the graph below and answer the related questions:

Based on the above information, answer the questions that follow.

a. Not to abandon any animal b. To have compassion for all creatures

c. No slaughtering of animals d. Not to neglect any animal

iii) Write the full form of PCA.

ii) Write the value of 1 yard as a meter.

iii) Identify the words that depict a dog’s restlessness.

iv) Identify an adjective used in the passage.

v) What trait of a dog’s personality is manifested in the above passage?

Japanese symbols and words English Translation

1. A particular meat has the name of this city.

Q.7 Carefully observe the following diagram.

The wicked couple’s home

1.1 Learning Competencies

1.2 Learning Dimensions

a) 6 b) 8 c) 9 d) 4

a) The happy family combo worth 198

b) Free delivery on orders worth less than 59

c) A discount of 59.99 on the Happy Family Combo

a) She ordered on 30th July b) She did not mention the code

c) She knew the usual price was 198 d) She paid the total amount in full

a) 10 b) 12 c) 3 d) 4

a) 2004 b) 2016 c) 2000 d) 2008

a) 4000 b) 3000 c) 2000 d) 5000

iv. a) Match the animals with their respective trait or characteristic

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a) 1947 b) 1974 c) 2000 d) 2010

a) Clothing for men b) Clothing for infants

c) Clothing for women d) Clothing for children

a) 4 July b) 14 July c) 15 July d) 18 July

a) Rs. 2000/‐ b) Rs. 1000/‐ c) Rs. 1150/‐ d) Rs. 1050/‐

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a) Thoughtful b) Curious c) Mindful d) Successful

a) 2500‐3300 b) 1500

c) 2100 d) varies from person to person

a) Messenger b) Hermit c) King d) Traveller

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watch is more expensive than _.