UNIT 1 -
 But Baldwin disagrees.
3 Ls OF EMPOWERMENT
 "The 3Ls of Empowerment" is a speech.
 The speaker says that women can be empowered.
 We must do three things to help women.
 These are Learning, Labour and Leadership.
 Women must be given education.
 Women must be given jobs
 Women must reach key positions in society.
 Thus, we can empower them.
ANY WOMAN
 Any Woman is a beautiful poem.
 It tells us about the importance of women in a family.
 They are like the pillars of a house.
 She takes care of the family.
 She holds them together.
 She is the wall against all dangers.
 She wishes to be alive till her children grow.
MATCHBOX
 Matchbox is a story of a married couple.
 Ajit and Nomita are husband and wife.
 She is from a poor family.
 She is beautiful.
 Ajit hides her letter regularly.
 One day Nomita finds this.
 She quarrels with him.
 Women are like matchboxes.
 They have great power.
 But they remain silent.
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UNIT 4
WHEN A SAPLING IS PLANTED
 ‘When a Sapling is Planted" is a speech.
 She spoke when she got Nobel Prize.
 She was the first African woman to get Nobel Prize.
She started the Green Belt Movement.
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 It was against deforestation and Commercial farming.
 They planted millions of plants.
 Kenya became green again
RICE
 Rice is a poem by Chemmanam Chacko.
 The poet is returning from North India.
 He wanted to eat a meal of rice.
He is travelling in a train.
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He thinks that it will be planting season.
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 But when he reached home, he was shocked.
 The paddy field has changed to rubber plantations.
 The poem is a satire on the change of attitude.
DANGERS OF DRUG ABUSE
 Dangers of drug abuse is an essay
 It tells about the effect of sensual drugs on brain.
 Drugs can be divided into medicines and sensual drugs.
 Sensual drugs affect the brain cells.
 The brain controls our body.
 So, all our systems are affected.
 This will lead to many problems.
 Let’s say NO to DRUGS
UNIT 5
POST EARLY FOR CHRISTMAS
 It is a one act play.
 There are several characters.
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● He gave more importance to friendship.
Common format of Character sketch
Name of the character (title)
 …………. Is the main character in the story/play written by the
famous writer …………..
 He/she is ……… (beautiful/handsome/ugly looking/good looking)
 He/she is a good character in the story/play.
 He/she is the symbol of ……. (love/innocence/dedication/true
friendship etc.)
 I like this character.
 ………. (the author) presents the character very well.
VERY IMPORTANT
Common Sentences for all types of answers
 It is an important topic.
 We should discuss in detail.
 It is the need of the hour.
 There are many problems in the world.
 We should find a solution.
 It is our duty.
 It is really serious.
 We should be careful in this regard.
 It is necessary.
 Government should take special interest in
this matter.
 Let’s work hard for a better society.
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HOREGALLU  He even offers money.
 All his family members ask Baldwin to tell a lie.
 Horegallu is a stone bench that can bear weight.
 But Baldwin is not ready.
 Sudha Murty’s grandfather was a retired schoolteacher.
 He was like a horegallu to the travellers.  Finally Gresham was punished.
 Baldwin gets a job as a reward for his honesty.
 Grandfather listened to the travellers.
 Ratna was also like the grandfather.
 She also listened to the problems of others. UNIT 3
 Both give relief to others THREE WHEELED REVOLUTION
 Both are doing great social service.
 It is an interview with Irfan Alam.
UNIT 2  He is the founder of SammaaN.
MENDING WALL  SammaaN helped rickshaw pullers.
 SammaaN helped them to buy their own rickshaws.
 Mending wall is a poem about walls.  SammaaN taught their children.
 The wall separates the two neighbours.  SammaaN gave new life to the community.
 There is a wall between the poet and his neighbour.  The community felt safe and happy
 They meet every year to repair the wall.
 The poet does not love walls. DIDI
 But the neighbour says good fences make good neighbours
 Didi (Shaheen Mistri) was a rich girl.
AMIGO BROTHERS  Her parents were abroad.
 She began to study in India.
 Amigo brothers is the story of two friends – Antonio and Felix  Then she visited slums in Mumbai.
 They lived like brothers.  She wanted to do something to help the poor people there.
 Both had the same dream.  She decided to give basic education to their children.
 They wanted to become boxing champions.  She started Akanksha Foundation for this.
 In the tournament they fight for victory.  Now Akanksha has many centres in India.
 But in the end, they leave without waiting for the result.
 Friendship wins STAMMER
THE HOUR OF TRUTH  Stammer is a poem written by K. Satchidanandan.
 The poet says that stammer is not a handicap.
 The Hour of Truth is a one act play about honesty.  It is a way of speech.
 Robert Baldwin is an honest man.  It is a gap between word and its meaning.
 He worked in Gresham’s bank.  It is the silence between words and action.
 Gresham was his close friend.  It is common to all.
 Gresham misuses the fund and was arrested  The poet says that God also stammered when he created man.
 He asks Baldwin to lie at court.
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 A lady Postal assistant is the main character. ● He offered a huge amount to Baldwin to tell a lie to save him
 A Christmas gift is mistaken for a time bomb. ● His family also wanted him to take the money.
 The people there put it in water. ● But Baldwin was not ready to do so.
 It was a beautiful Swiss clock.
● Towards the end Baldwin gets a better job.
 It was destroyed completely.
 The lady Postal assistant leaves her job for ever. ● Thus, truth wins in the end.
NOMITA
THIS IS GOING TO HURT JUST A LITTLE BIT
● Nomita is the main character in the story ‘Matchbox
 It is a comic poem with a good message.
● She was beautiful woman from a poor family.
 The poet tells us the experience in a dental clinic.
● She was married to Ajit, a member of a large rich family.
 We will sit with our mouth wide open.
 We will not be able to move. ● Her mother was a poor old widow.
 The dentist will work like a man repairing a road. ● But she could not help her mother as she was jobless.
 All want to keep teeth clean to avoid dentist. ● Ajit had low opinion about her and her mother.
 For that we have to visit the dentist regularly. ● But she remained silent.
● But one day she reacted violently.
CRIME AND PUNISHMENT
FELIX VARGAS
 It is a short story written by R.K. Narayan.
 A teacher and a boy are the main characters.  Felix Vargas is one of the main characters in the story “Amigo
 The parents appointed a private teacher for their child. Brothers”
 They asked him not to punish the boy.  He was seventeen years old.
 The boy was not ready to learn.  He was the close friend of Antonio Cruz.
 The teacher punishes him at last.
 The boy blackmails the teacher.
 Felix was dark, short, and husky.
 The teacher wanted to keep his job.  He had black hair in natural afro style.
 His ambition was to become a boxing champion of the world.
CHARACTER SKETCHES  He gave more importance to friendship.
ANTONIO CRUZ
ROBERT BALDWIN
● Antonio Cruz is one of the main characters in the story “Amigo
● Robert Baldwin is the main character in the play “The Hour of Brothers”
Truth” written by Percival Wilde. ● He was Seventeen years old.
● He is an honest man. ● He was the close friend of Felix Vergas.
● He worked in Gresham’s bank. ● He was fair, lean and lanky.
● But he lived happily with that low income. ● His hair was always falling over his eyes.
● One day Gresham was arrested for misuse of deposit. ● His ambition was to become a boxing champion of the world.
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DISCOURSES India – establishes SammaaN foundation, 2007 – brings out three wheeled
revolution to empower rickshaw pullers – global recognition as an expert in
entrepreneurship.)
1. Read the following lines and explain the IRFAN ALAM
meaning in a paragraph
 Irfan Alam was born in Bihar.
 He joined Harvard University.
Frequently asked
 He started Stock Trade Analysis
 He founded Portfolio Management at the age of 13.
 I am their wall against all dangers. (Any Woman)  He won Business Baazigar Award and World Bank’s Innovation Award.
 Take me not till my children grow. (Any Woman)  Times of India recognized him as one among the top 30 Youth Icons in
 Both these people are doing tremendous social service. Explain India.
(Horegallu)  He established SammaaN Foundation in 2007.
 Good fences make good neighbours. (Mending Wall)  He brought out the Three Wheeled Revolution to empower the rickshaw
pullers.
 He is all pine and I am apple orchard.
My apple trees will never get across. (Mending Wall)  He was globally recognized as an expert in entrepreneurship.
 Stammer is no handicap
It is a mode of speech ( Stammer)
 God too must have stammered when he created man.
3. ANNOUNCEMENT
(Stammer)
TYPE 1 – Announcing an Event
2. PROFILE
Points to Remember TYPE 2 – Introducing a person
 Heading …….. Name of the person Sample
 Develop the hints in simple sentences.
 Use appropriate prepositions to link the hints.
Example: On 22nd August, in 2019, at Mumbai, in India, etc. Ladies and Gentlemen
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 Use simple past tense for past events.  I welcome all of you to this function. We are all
Example: join – joined, born – was born, marries – married to, here to ...
death – passed away, etc.
{Write the Relevant part of the question}
Sample
Irfan Alam  Again welcome all of you....and thank you all
(Born in Bihar – joins Harvard University – starts stock trade analysis – founds  Wishing you a nice time…..bye
portfolio management at 13 – wins Business Baazigar, World Bank’s Innovation
Award – Times of India recognizes him one among the top 30 Youth Icons of
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 4. BLURB Sample
A : Good morning
B : Good morning. How are you??
Points to Remember DRUG ABUSE A : I am fine, and you?
B : I am also fine.
 Writing on the back cover of the book 16 NOVEMBER 2022 JITHIN A : Thank you. see you
 It is short and catchy. B : see you
 Include the name of the book, author, publisher, edition, etc.  This is a very important topic.
 Must have a Heading.  This Sensual drugs affect our body and mind . Sample
 Drugs can be divided into medicines and sensual
drugs. An imaginary conversation between Nomita and Ratna
You may use the following expressions
 Sensual drugs affect the brain cells.
 It is written by ………….
 The brain controls our body. Nomita : Hello, Good Morning Madam. I am Nomita.
 It is an unforgettable story.
 So, all our systems are affected. Ratna : Good Morning, Nomita
 It presents
 This will lead to other problems. Nomita : Madam, I want to talk to you.
 It is one of my favourite books.
 It is interesting to read Ratna : Of Course, You can.
Nomita : I have some problems in my life.
6. INTERVIEW Ratna : Don’t worry. Tell me Nomita.
Matchbox Nomita : I am from a poor family. My husband is very rich. He does not love
Ashapurna Debi Points to Remember me. He even hides my letters. I am very sad at that house.
 It is a famous creation by well-known writer Ashapurna Debi. Ratna : Every body has problems. But don’t think of it too much.
 The theme is thought provoking.  Ask only relevant questions Nomita : I am really sad. I don’t know what to do.
 Nomita is the main character.  Give answers if asked. Ratna : Don’t worry Nomita. Everything will be okay.
 It is the story of a married couple.  Ask only the questions you can answer Nomita : Thank you so much Madam, your words make me happy.
Ratna : Welcome. See You Bye.
 Women are compared to matchboxes.
 The language used here is so powerful. Some Sample questions you may use. But ask only if the answer is
 It is the masterpiece of the author. available. Keep answers for this type of questions. 8. NEWSPAPER REPORT
 It is a must-read book.
 Where is your birthplace? Heading
 What are your parents? Date.
5. BLOG  What is your hobby? Identity of the reporter
Points to Remember  How you became interested in this field? Place:{relevant part of the qn}
 Who is your Godfather?
 It must have a headline.  What is your next plan? 9. SEMINAR REPORT
 Date should be written with the name of the month
 Name of the writer should be given on the right Points to Remember
 It can be two or there paragraphs. 7. CONVERSATION/DIALOGUE  First write down a ready-made programme
 You may write the summary of the relevant lesson.  Then convert each line in simple sentences.
You may use these types of expressions to write your conversation

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Sample Programme.. 11. LETTER TO THE EDITOR Respected Principal, Teachers, and my dear friends
Prepare one like this before you write the answer. I am very happy to be here on this occasion.
I would like to share a few words about……….
From
PROGRAMME …………………………………………………………………………….
………………………… (Name) ….. (Write the relevant part of the question)
………………………… (Address)
Prayer : School Team
………………………… (Date) Let me conclude my words.
Welcome Speech : ………. (Name) Principal
Thank you
Govt. HSS, ………..(Place)
To
Chairman’s address : ……….. (Name) PTA President
The Editor
Inauguration : ………...(Name) Panchayat President
……………………….. (Name of the Newspaper) 13. ESSAY
Felicitation : ………..(Name) HSST …… (subject)
……………………….. (Place)
Paper presentation : ………..(Name)
Question and Answer Session Heading
Sir, …………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Vote of Thanks : ………..(Name) School Leader
I invite your attention to a serious matter. ……………………………… Write relevant part of the question in paragraph.
National Anthem
It is very important ……………………………………………………….
We should try to solve it.
Prepare a report of this programme. It will be easy for you all.
…….. (Write relevant part of the question)
Hope you would do something to solve it. 14. (A) JOB APPLICATION
10. E MAIL
Yours faithfully, From
Points to Remember ……………………… (Full Name) ……………………..
……………………..
 Learn to write an Email address
…………………….
 Include the subject line 12. SPEECH
 Follow the given format.
To
Points to Remember …………………….
To anandhu@gmail.com
 Salutation: to whom you are going to talk. ……………………
Sub Job Application - …………………….
Sir,  School –
Respected Principal, Teachers, and my dear friends Date
…………………………………………………………………………..
……………………………… (Write the relevant part of the question).  Outside School-
Respected Chairman, Chief Guest and other persons on and off Subject: Application to the Post of…………..
…………………………………………………………………………… Ref: Advertisement on ……… (Date)
the dias
Thanking you,  Body of Speech: Relevant part of the question
Sir,
Yours faithfully  Follow the format given I saw an advertisement in Malayala Manorama daily on …………… (date) inviting
application to the post of …………………………………
…………………. Sender’s name Sample I am sending my Resume for your kind consideration.
………………….. Address
………………….. Phone Nu. Good Morning (Write the relevant part of question)

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Thanking you
yours sincerely
Signature
Full name

(b) CV/RESUME/BIO DATA

Name : Give a name
Age : 23
Date of Birth : 12.12.1999
Address : Rose House, Good Street,
Phone Number : 80100…………
Languages Known : English, Malayalam, Hindi
Qualification : MA., B.Ed.

All data given are true

Place Signature
Date Nmae

15. APPRECIATION
Sample
 The poem …………… (Name of the poem) is written by ……………. (Name of
the poet)
 The poem has a good theme.
 It has a good message too.
 It is very touching/ interesting
 Write a small summary of the poem ..
(What you understood from the poem)
 The poem contains ….. (Number of Lines)
 The poet uses figures of speech
 ………………………. (Write a few lines from the poem)
 These are the lines I like in this poem.
 I like this poem very much.

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