English class 3 – note book writing starts on 15.6.

2020(Monday)

Prose 2. The Story of Rudolph

- written by Robert L. May

I. GO

Rudolph Santa Claus

elves

Cupid
Characters Dasher

Comet Dancer

Vixen Prancer Donder

Blitzen

II. Keywords and meanings ( The children can write the keywords and their meaning from the TB)

III. Frame sentences from the given words.

1. holly – Christians decorate their houses with hollies during Christmas.

2. clinked – We clinked our glasses of milk before drinking.

3. sleigh – Sleighs are also designed to go downhill for recreation or competition.

4. hitched up – We hitched up our roller skates and started practicing.

IV. Question and answer

Q1. How was Rudolph different from the other reindeer in Toyland?
A1. Rudolph had very tiny antlers. And he had a big, bright, red nose. It was so red it glowed in the dark.
But the other reindeer had proud tall antlers.
Q2. For what purpose was Santa Claus choosing a team?
A2. Santa Claus was choosing a team that would deliver presents to every good little boy and girl in the world.

V. Reading 2 (Higher Order Thinking Skills)

Q1. Rudolph was a very young reindeer. He learnt an important lesson on the Christmas Eve. What was
the lesson?
A1. Rudolph learned the lesson that he should be confident and should not bother about people making
fun of him because he looks different from the others.
or
A1. Never underestimate your differences.
When Rudolph was shunned for his differences, he ended up being the hero of the story as he was able to
light Santa’s way through the fog. Everyone is unique and has skills. One never knows who would grow up
to be a great success. Greatness can be achieved by anyone.
Q2. If Rudolph had stood in the line on the selection day, do you think Santa might have selected him?
Why or why not?
The children can write their own answers.

VI. Writing

Hi children! I am Rudolph.
Can you draw and colour
my image?

Refer New Pathways text book page number 31 Writing exercise and write a paragraph on Rudolph in your
class work note book.