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THE LEGENDS SCHOOL OF EDUCATIONWINTER HOME ASSIGNMENT FOR THE SESSION 2016 - 2017

Book-work to be done with the help of parents. Paste or draw relevant pictures against the answers.

Dear Parents,AsalamualaikumKindly adhere to:

Activity sheets for all the classes will be available on our web-site(www.thelegendsschool.com) from 15th January 2017. Parents are directed to help theirwards in solving the same.

The notes are to be transcripted on the fair notebook maintained for each subject fromclasses Ist to 7th leaving two pages blank after every chapter.

The students from the classes Pre-Nursery to UKG will complete the winter homeassignment on separate note books other than the fair note books.

These notebooks should be submitted to the school for proper checking/ corrections as perd following schedule. The notebooks shall be returned to the students after reopening of theschool. No WHA/Note-books will be accepted if not submitted on the scheduled datewhich will lead to the reduction of marks:

Day and date Class Timing

Ist working day Pre-Nursery to UKG

20/02/2017 7th , 6th and 5th 10:30 to 2:00

21/02/2017 4 t h a n d 3 r d 10:30 to 2:00

22/02/2017 2n d a n d Ist 10:30 to 2:00

Class: 4th

Subject: S.StUnit I includes:Our beautiful countryThe northern mountainsLife in the northern mountainsThe northern plainsLife in the northern plains

Topic: Our beautiful country1. What is peninsula?

a. A piece of land surrounded by water on three sides is called a peninsula.2. Name the water bodies surrounding southern India.

a. The water bodies surrounding southern India are Bay of Bengal, Indian ocean and Arabiansea.

3. Name three neighbouring countries of India.a. The three neighbouring countries of India are Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

4. What are the main physical divisions of India?a. T he main physical divisions of India are The Northern Mountains, The Northern Plains, the

Western Desert, the Southern Plateau, the Coastal Plains and the Islands.Activity: Collect detailed information on any five Sanctuaries or National Parks located in the Terai region.Topic: The Northern Mountains

1. What are the three ranges into which the Himalayas can be divided? Tell any two features of each.a. The three ranges into which the Himalayas can be divided are:

i. The Greater Himalayas or the Himadariii. The Lesser Himalayas or the Himachal



iii. The lower Himalayas or the Shiwalik HillsThe two features of the Himadari are:

1. The peaks in this range are always covered with snow.2. Slow moving rivers of ice called glaciers start from these mountains.

The two features of the Himachal are:1. It has many beautiful valleys.2. Its slopes are covered with thick forests of Pine, deodar and fir trees.The two features of the Shiwalik Hills are:

1. There are more hills than mountains.2. The foothills here have many Sanctuaries and national parks.

2. What is a glacier? Name any two glaciers located in the Himalayas.a. A slow moving river of ice is called a glacier. The Gangotri and Yamunotri are two glaciers

located in the Himalayas.3. Name two famous passes in the Himalayas.

a. The two famous passes in the Himalayas are:i. Rohtang pass

ii. Ship ki la pass4. Name the first mountaineer to climb Mt. Everest.

a. Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary were the first mountaineer to climb Mt. Everest.5. How are the Himalayas useful to us?

a. The Himalayas useful to us in the following ways:i. They form a natural wall along the northern border of India. They protect us from

the extremely cold winds blowing from the north.ii. They check the monsoon winds and cause the rainfall.

iii. Many rivers originate from the melting snow of glaciers.iv. The Himalayas have many forests which provide us with wood and many other

products. They are home to many animals.Topic: Life in the Northern Mountains

1. What do you understand by ‘Kangri’? How is it useful?a. Kangri is a pot of burning coals used by Kashmiris. They use it to keep themselves warm

during bitter cold.2. Name two hill stations each of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh.

a. The two hill stations of Uttarakhand are Mussoorie and Nainitalb. The two hill stations of Himachal Pradesh are Shimla and Kullu.

3. What are the main languages spoken in Sikkim?a. The two main languages spoken in Sikkim are Bhutia and Kullu.

4. Name the seven sisters of the east.a. The names of the seven sisters of the east are: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya,

Nagaland, Mizoram, Tripura and Manipur.5. What are the main occupations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

a. The main occupations of the people of Jammu and Kashmir are farming, handicrafts andcarpet weaving. Many people earn money through tourism.

6. Where is Kumbha Mela held?a. Kumbha Mela is held in Haridwar.

Topic: The Northern Plains1. Briefly explain the extension of the Northern Plains.

a. The Northern Plains lie to the south of the Himalayas. They extend from Punjab in the westto Assam in the east. The other states included in this region are Haryana, Uttar Pradesh,West Bengal and Bihar.



2. Why are Northern Plains fertile?a. The Northern plains are fertile because many rivers that originate in the Himalayas flow

through the Northern Plains. As they flow through the plains, they deposit silt brought withthem and make the plains very fertile.

3. Define river basin and delta.a. River Basin is an area watered by a river and its tributaries. Delta is a triangular area of land

where river has split into several channels just before entering sea.4. Name the three river basins of the Northern Plains.

a. The three river basins of the Northern Plains arei. The Satluj Basin

ii. The Ganga Basiniii. The Brahamaputra Basin

5. What is the main cause of pollution of rivers? Name the plan started by the government to controlthe pollution level of the Ganga.

a. The main cause of pollution of rivers is the waste thrown by factories into the rivers. Theplan started by the government to control the pollution level of the Ganga is called theGanga Action Plan.

Topic: Life in the Northern Plains1. Name the states that lie in the Northern plains.

a. The states that lie in the Northern plains are Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Biharand West Bengal. Parts of Assam and Tripura also lie in the Northern plains.

2. Write a few lines about the people of West Bengal.a. The people of West Bengal are fond of art, music, drama and literature. They love to eat rice

and fish.3. Name any two languages spoken by the people of Bihar.

a. The two languages spoken by the people of Bihar are Bhojpuri and Maithili.4. Give the reasons for the following statements:

a. West Bengal is very fertilei. Because of the Ganga Brahamputra delta

b. There has been an increase in the production of wheat in Punjabi. Because of the use of modern techniques of farming and better quality seeds.

5. Write a few lines on Delhia. Delhi is the capital of India. It is situated on the banks of the River Yamuna. Almost all major

Indian festivals are celebrated here. Delhi is the centre of trade, commerce and industry.Activity:Collect the pictures of monuments an other famous architectural works found in the Northernplain region.Unit 2nd includes:

The great Indian desert Life in the desert The southern plateaus Life in the southern plateaus The coastal plains and islands

Topic: The great Indian desert1. Define the terms Desert and Oasis.

a. Desert is a barren area of land which is covered with loose sand.b. Oasis is an area in the desert having trees and water.

2. Why do sand dunes keep moving?a. Sand dunes keep moving due to strong winds.



3. Discuss the location and extent of the Thar desert.a. Rajasthan lies to the south-west of the Northern Plains. It is divided into two parts by the

Aravalli Hills. Towards the west of the Aravalli Hills, the land is sandy and rocky. This is theGreat Indian Desert. It extends from Aravalli hills to the border of Pakistan in the west. Itextends from Kachchh in the south west to the borders of Haryana.

4. How far is the man responsible for the expansion of deserts?a. Man is mainly responsible for the expansion of deserts. Human activities like cutting of trees

and over grazing of grasslands by animals are a major cause of increase in desert area.Topic: Life in the desert

1. How has the Indira Gandhi Canal changed the life of the people of Rajasthan?a. The Indira Gandhi Canal has brought a great change in the life of the people of Rajasthan. The

canal not only provides water for drinking but also for farming. A large number of cropsare being grown in Rajasthan with the help of this canal.

2. Explain the term oasis.a. An oasis is a fertile place in a desert where underground water rises to the ground level.

Trees, like Keekar, babul and date-palm grow around an Oasis.3. Who are banjaras?

a. Banjaras are nomads. They keep moving from one place to another in search of food andwater.

4. List a few occupations of the people of Rajasthan.a. Many people work in mines and quarries. Some people are involved in embroidery,

metal ware, leather, marble processing and in puppet shows.5. How is the camel useful in the desert region?

a. Camel, also known as the ship of the desert is the most useful animal in the desert region.It helps in travelling as it can easily walk on the sand. It also provides milk and is used forploughing the fields.

6. Name any four important cities of Rajasthan.The four important cities of Rajasthan are Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur and Ajmer.

Topic: The Southern Plateau1. What is meant by plateau?

a. A plateau is a flat land higher than the surrounding area.2. Name the hill ranges that surround the southern plateaus.

a. The hill ranges that surround the southern plateaus are Aravalli Hills and Raj Mahal Hills.3. What are the main parts into which the southern plateau region is divided? a. The main

parts into which the southern plateau region is divided are the central Highlands in thenorth and Deccan plateau in the south.

4. How are rivers of the Deccan plateau different from rivers in the Himalayan region?a. The rivers of the Deccan plateau are not as big as the Himalayan rivers as they are fed

by the rain water. They depend totally on the monsoons for their supply of water.5. What is Chota Nagpur plateau famous for?

a. Chota Nagpur plateau is famous for its minerals. It is rich in minerals like coal, iron, micaetc. it is covered with dense forests which provide us with useful products like wood, gum,lac etc.

Topic: Life in the Southern Plateau1. Name the states included in the southern plateau region.

a. The states included in the southern plateau region are Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh,Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Chattisgarh and Jharkhand.

2. Write a few lines about the city of Mumbai.



a. Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra. It is the biggest port in India. It is famous forBollywod, the Hindi film industry of India. Juhu Beach, Essel World and the HangingGardens are the major tourist attractions of Mumbai.

3. Which state do the following remind you of:a. Nilgiri Hills: Tea and coffee plantations.b. Bidri Work: Andhra Pradesh.c. Ajanta and Ellora Caves: Aurangabad (Maharashtra)d. Vrindavan Gardens: Mysoree. Bhilai Steel Plant: Chhattisgarh

4. What is the state of Karnataka famous for?a. Karnataka is famous for its silk, sandalwood and gold mines. It is also famous for carnatic

classical music.5. What is the main occupation of the people of Tamil Nadu? Name the important

crops grown here.a. The main occupation of the people of Tamil Nadu is agriculture. The important crops

grown here are sugarcane, cotton, spices, oilseeds and groundnut.Topic: The Coastal Plains And The Islands

1. Define the following terms:a. Lagoon : A shallow saltwater lake that has been separated from the sea by rocks or sand

bars.b. Gulf: A large area of sea partly surrounded by land.c. Delta: An area where the mouth of a river has split into many branches.

2. Into how many parts is the western coastal Plain divided?a. The western Coastal Plain is divided into three parts—The Gujarat Coast, the Konkan Coast

and the Malabar Coast.3. What do you understand by the term ‘Bombay High’?

a. A big oil field is found off the coast of Mumbai, deep under the sea bed. This is known as‘Bombay High’.

4. Name two major ports, each on the Eastern and the Western Coast.a. The two major ports on the Eastern Coast are Vishakapatnam and Chennai. The two major

ports on the Western Coast are Mumbai and Goa.5. How does the western coastal plain differ from the eastern coastal plain.

Western coastal plain Eastern coastal plain

It is a narrow strip of land stretchedbetween Western Ghats and Arabian Sea.

It is a wide stretch of land lying between theEastern Ghats and Bay of Bengal.

It stretches from Gulf of Kutch toKanyakumari.

It stretches from the delta of Ganga in the northto the Kanyakumari in the south.

It has more lagoons. It has fewer lagoons.

6. Write a short note on Lakshadweep Islands.a. The Lakshadweep Islands are a group of 36 big and small islands located in the Arabian

Sea. Out of these, only ten are inhabited. Kavaratti is the capital of these islands. TheLakshadweep Islands are also known as coral islands as they are of coral origin.

7. What is the importance of coastal plains for our country?a. The coastal plains are important as many ports are found here, which are important trade

centres. People catch fish from the sea and export it. The coastal plains are very fertileand crops like rice, coconut, cloves etc., are grown here.



Subject: ScienceUnit I includes:Food and DigestionTeeth and microbesTopic: Food and DigestionShort Answers

1. Why do we need food?a. We need food as it allows us to grow, stay alive, gives us energy to work and keeps s fit andhealthy.

2. Name three food items which contain starch.a. Rice, wheat and potato are the three food items that contain starch.

3. Name any four sources of vitamins and minerals.a. Fresh fruits, vegetables, milk and fish are the four sources of vitamins and minerals.

4. What is a balanced diet?a. A diet which has the right amount of all nutrients that is carbohydrates, fats, proteins,vitamins and minerals.

Long Answers1) What happens to the food in the mouth?

a. When we put food in the mouth, our teeth bite and chew the food to break it into smallpieces. The saliva in our mouth mixes with the food, and changes the insoluble starch in thefood to soluble sugar.

2) What is the function of small intestine?a. The small intestine completely digests the food, till it becomes almost a liquid. The blood

vessels present in the walls of the small intestine absorbs the digested food and carry it toall parts of the body.

3) What happens to our food when it enters the stomach till it reaches the large intestine?a. The food is churned in the stomach. The digestive juices in the stomach break down the

proteins present in the food into a simpler form. From the stomach, the food is pushed intothe long coiled tube called the small intestine. The inside walls of the small intestineproduce a juice that mixes with the food. The liver and the pancreas also pour their juicesinto the small intestine. The blood vessels present in the walls of the small intestine absorbthe digested food and carry it to all parts of the body.

4) What is preservation?a. The process of treating food in a way that preserves its value for a long time is called

preservation.5) How do we preserve food?

a. We can preserve food in the following ways:i. Refrigerating

ii. Boilingiii. Canningiv. Drying

Topic: Teeth and MicrobesShort Answers

1) Name different kinds of teeth.a. The different kinds of teeth are incisors, canines, premolars and molars.

2) Which are the three layers of tooth?a. The three layers of tooth are enamel, dentine and pulp.

3) Write four conditions that help microbes to grow.a. The four conditions that help microbes to grow are warmth, moisture, food and air.

4) Name four kinds of microbes.



a. The four kinds of microbes are bacteria, viruses, protozoa and fungi.5) Write any four diseases caused by microbes.

c. Typhoid, tuberculosis, chicken pox, dysentery.Long Answer type

1. How are teeth important to us?a. Teeth are important to us as they give proper shape to our face, help us to speak clearly,

enable us to bite and chew and make our smile beautiful.2. What types of foods are good for teeth?

a. Foods like milk, cheese and cottage cheese,oranges, lemons, amla are good for teeth.3. What are the functions of molars and premolars?

b. Molars help us to grind food and premolars help to crush food.4. Write two tips which help to keep your teeth healthy.

a. Brush your teeth every morning and every night before going to bed. Make sure that you moveyour brush both upwards and downwards.

5. What are microbes? Name two diseases caused by protozoa.a. Microbes are tiny living organisms. They can only be seen through a microscope. The two

diseases caused by protozoa are malaria and dysentery.6. How are some microbes useful to us?

a. Microbes are useful to us in the following ways:a. Some bacteria change milk into curd.b. Some help in decaying of dead plants and animals.

Activity: Using modeling clay make a well labeled model of digestive system.

Unit 2nd includes: Safety first The right clothes to wear

Topic: Safety firstShort Answers

1. When do accidents happen in school?a. In schools, accidents can happen when children run or push each other.

2. What precautions should you take to avoid accidental consumption of poisonous chemicals?a. Poisonous chemicals should be properly labelled and kept away from eatables and children

to avoid accidental consumption of these.3. What is first-aid?

a. First-aid is the medical help given to an injured or a sick person before proper medical aidarrives.

4. Write about two common emergencies where you need first-aid.a. Insect bites and fainting are the two common emergencies where we need first-aid.

Long Answers1. What precautions should you take to avoid accidents at school?

a. Following steps should be taken to avoid accidents at school:a. We should not rush up and down the stairs.b. We should not climb the desks and chairs.c. We should not throw things at each other.

2. As a pedestrian, what will you do to avoid getting hurt on the road?a. We should follow the following safety rules to avoid accidents on the road:

1. We should always walk on the foot path.



2. We should always Cross the road only at the Zebra Crossing. Look to right,then to left and then to right again. Cross, the road when the traffic stops.

3. We should not run across the road.3. How will you help a person who has a bleeding wound?

a. If a person has a bleeding wound, we should first try to stop bleedingby tying bandage on the cut. Then send him to a doctor immediately.

4. How will you help a person who has fainted?a. If a person faints, we should make him lie down with his head at a level lower

than the body. This helps the blood to reach his brain faster.

5. How will you help a person who has been bitten by an insect?a. If a person has been bitten by an insect, we should apply a paste of baking soda and

cold cream on the affected part to give relief on the affected part. Also, put some ice onthe affected part.

Topic: The right clothes to wearShort Answers

1. What are natural fibres?a. Fibres which are made from parts of plants or animals are called natural fibres.

2. Write the names of two man-made fabrics.a. Rayon and polyester are two man-made fabrics.

3. Write the name of two countries and their natural dresses.a. Japan---Kimonob. India---Saree

4. Why do we wear socks and shoes?a. We wear socks and shoes, because they protect our feet from dust, heat, cold, germs, worms

and infection.5. Name two things used to protect woollen clothes from insects.

a. Moth balls and dried neem leaves are the two things used to protect woollen clothes frominsects.

Long Answers1. Why do we need clothes?

a. We need clothes because they protect us from dust, heat, cold, rain and insect bites. They alsomake us look smart.

3. What is the difference between synthetic and natural fibre?a. Natural fibres are made from parts of plants or animals while as synthetic fibres are

prepared artificially and are called man-made fibres.4. Why do soldiers wear uniforms made from tough materials?

a. A soldier wears a uniform made from tough material so that it does not tear easily.9. How should we store clothes?

a. The clothes to be stored should be kept in sun for a few hours to get rid of germs and thenonly kept in a bag. We should keep moth balls or dried neem leaves between the clothes tokeep insects away.

Activity work: Collectpieces of clothes and label them according to material on pictures of different types of clothesand paste them on your note-book. Paste five men’s and women’s wear on your note-book. Make a model of solar- system.



Subject: EnglishUNIT I includes:Was it a dreamThe silver houseFormative Assessment 1Parts of speech

Topic: Was it a dream1) ‘He must be tired of it by this time!’

a. Who said these words?i. Rita said these words.

b. Who is ‘he’ in this line?i. ‘He’ is Frank in this line.

c. Why does the speaker think that ‘he’ must be tired? What has ‘he’ been doing?i. Rita thinks that Frank must be tired because he had been sitting still for two hours

trying to fish.2) ‘I tell you, my son, that is a trap.’

a. Who said these words and to whom?i. The big fish said this to small fish.

b. What was the trap?i. The trap was a worm hanging from Frank’s line.

c. Does the speaker succeed in saving the other person from the trap?i. Yes, the speaker succeeded in saving the other person from the trap by taking help

from the other fishes.1. What were Rita and Frank doing in the wild?

a. Rita was gathering flowers and Frank was fishing in the wild.2. What did the big fish tell the little fish?

a. The big fish warned the little fish out of experience that the worm was actually a bait tohook fishes and therefore should try to stay off from the worm.

3. Rita, told Frank to come and look at a ‘funny looking animal’? was there such animal? Why did shesay this?

a. There was no funny looking animal in reality. Rita wanted her brother to leave fishingand play with her, so she made up an interesting animal to try and get him to join her.

Topic: The silver house1. What does the moon look like? Why?

a. The moon looks like a silver crown.2. Why does the poet think that a man lives on the moon?

a. We often get to see a face of a man when we look at the moon , so the poet thinks a manlives on the moon.

3. When does the man on the moon disappear?a. The man disappears when the sky is bare.

Formative Assessment 1Reading activity

1. When is the narrator going on a holiday?The narrator is going on a holiday next summer.2. What type of holiday does the narrator want this year?This year the narrator wants to go on a cultural holiday to Egypt to learn about the place and itsculture.

3. What animals does Sham hope to see?Shyam hopes to see elephants and zebras.



4. Would it be cheaper to go to south Africa or Egypt?It would be cheaper to visit South Africa.

5. Do you think that the narrator should go to south Africa with shyam? Why/Why not?The narrator could go with Shyam to South Africa as it would be an interesting learning experience inreal life and he would get an opportunity to see some amazing animals.

Grammar PortionParts of speech

1) NounAny word used to name a person, place or a thing is called a noun. All naming words are nouns.

e.g. Rahim, Srinagar, pen etc.2) Pronoun

a. It is a word used in place of a noun e.g. he, she, it etc.3) Adjective:

a. It is a word that describes a noun e.g. beautiful, big etc.4) Verb:

a. Doing words is called a verb. It says what somebody or something does e.g. speaks, runs,eats etc.

5) Adverb:a. It is a word that mainly adds to the meaning of the verb and says how, when or where

something happens e.g. there, fast, slow etc.6) Preposition

a. It is a word that is used before a noun or a pronoun to show its relation with the noun orpronoun e.g. on, under, in etc.

7) Conjunction:a. It is a word that is used to join two words or sentences e.g. bur, and etc.

8) Interjection:a. It is a word that expresses a sudden feeling e.g. Hurrah, Hush etc

Topic: SentenceSentence and Kinds of sentence:Sentence: It is a group of words which makes a complete sense. A sentence always begins with a capitalletter and ends with a full stop e.g. He is a boy.

a. Subject: The name of a person or a thing we speak about is called the subject e.g. Peter runsa race. Ashok is reading. Etc.

b. Predicate: What is said about the subject is called the predicate e.g. runs a race, isreading in the above sentences is the predicate.

Types of sentenceThere are four kinds of sentence:

Assertive sentence: A sentence that states or declares something is called an assertive sentence. E.g.Boys are playing cricket.

Interrogative sentence: A sentence that asks a question is called an interrogative sentence. e.g.,What are you eating?

Imperative sentence: A sentence that expresses a command, a request or a desire is called animperative sentence . e.g., Please let me go.

Exclamatory sentence: A sentence that expresses some strong or sudden feeling is called anexclamatory sentence. e.g., Bravo! We did it.

Essay writingMy NeighbourMr Qayoom is my neighbor. He is a young man of 32 years. He is a doctor. He is very polite and kind tothe poor.He is healthy and strong. He gets up early in the morning and meets his patients. He never quarrels with



anyone. Everybody respects and likes him in the colony. He has two sons. The younger one is my class-fellow. We read and play together. Whenever, I go to his house, he welcomes me kindly. We are proud ofsuch a good and helpful neighbor.Unit 2nd includes:

The great travellers Puppy and I Pronoun Verb and its kinds Adjective and its kinds Story writing ‘The shepherd boy and the wolf’

Topic: The great travelers1. Niccolo Polo and Maffeo Polo were Marco’s father and uncle respectively. They were

jewel merchants and had gone off to distant lands to trade.2. Marco Polo travelled through the hot plains of northern Persia, the

highlands of the Pamir and the cold lands of the Gobi desert.3. The Gobi desert is a great stretch of land, covered with ice and freezing, cold winds while as

other deserts are great stretches of sand where hot winds blow.4. Marco had fallen seriously ill while travelling over the hot plains of northern Persia, now

known as Iran therefore the Polos had to stay in the cooler countries, to let Marco recover.5. Venice was an important port because ships carrying goods and travellers from France, Spain,

Germany, England and also from Middle Eastern cities like Constantinople, Tyre and Alexandriaarrived at this port.

6. Macro’s book was very important because until the 19th century, this account was perhaps theonly source of information for the Europeans about China an its neighbouring countries.Topic: Puppy and I1. The poet did not want the man to buy bread from the village. He also did not want to go with the

horse to get hay. Hence, the poet did not go with them.2 The poet agreed to go with the puppy because he wanted to go up to the hills to roll and play just

like the puppy.

Formative Assessment 2Listening skills

1. What is Sherry’s favourite game?Sherry’s favourite game is popping balloons.

2. How many balloons did Sherry pop once?Once she popped fifty balloons in five minutes.

3. What else does Sherry like?Sherry also loves playing with a bal and pops plastic balls too.4. Give a title for this story.Sherry goes popping.

Reading skills1. What makes the penguins attractive?The striking black and white body of Penguins makes then very attractive.2. Why are the penguins not afraid of humans?Penguins have no fear of humans because they have as yet no land predators or hunters in Antarctica.So they rest fearlessly near explorers.3. Where are the predators of penguins found?Predators of penguins are found in the sea and oceans particularly the leopard seal.4. Why are tourists told to keep a distance of atleast three metres from the penguins?



Tourists to Antarctica, are asked to keep a distance of about three metres from Penguins because theybecome nervous when people get closer.5. Give a title for this passage.The walking birds.

Reading Activity 21. Who was chosen as the first king of jungle? In brief describe how he looked?The tiger was choosen as the first king of the jungle. He had a shiny coat of pure gold.2. Find two words in the story that describe the king of the jungle and his minister?The tiger was rash and rough. The owl was wise, but he was proud and thought that he was better thanall other birds.3. Why did the king and his minister fight? What did each of them do?The owl and the tiger had an argument about who was wiser. Soon it turned into a quarrel and tigerlost his temper. He slapped the owl so hard that the owl’s face became flat. The angry bird picked up aburning log and struck the tiger with it, leaving long black stripes on its body.4. What did the animals decide at the second meeting?In the second meeting, the animals decided that the lion would be a better king for the jungle.5. Where the tiger and the owl happy with this decision? How do you know?No, the tiger and the owl were not happy with this decision because they crept away. They wereashamed and decided to hide during the day and come out only at night.

Grammar portionWhat is noun? What are its kinds?Noun is the name of a person, place, animal, or thing e.g. Ruha, Cow, pen etcKinds of nounCommon nounProper nounCollective nounAbstract nounCompound noun

Common nounAny word naming a general person, place, animal or thing is a common noun e.g. man, city, dog etc.Proper nounAny word naming a special/specific person, place, animal or thing is a common noun e.g. Akbar,Collective nounIt is the name given to a group of things e.g. bunch of keys, herd of elephants etc.Abstract nounIt is the name of something that can only be experienced but not felt, seen, smelt or tasted e.g. truth,honesty, happiness etc.Compound noun:These are the nouns formed by joining two words together e.g. ice + cream = ice –cream, sun + glasses=sun-glasses etc.On the basis of number, nouns are further classified asSingular nounPlural nounCountable nounUncountable nounSingular noun: It is the name of one person, place, animal or thing e.g. desk, pupil, glass etcPlural noun: It is the name of more than one person, place animal or thing e.g. desks, pupils, glasses etc.Countable nounThe nouns that can be counted are called countable nouns e.g. children, apples etc.



Uncountable nounThe nouns that cannot be counted are called uncountable nouns e.g. sand, sugar, water etc.GenderThere are four gendersMasculine genderFeminine genderNeuter genderCommon genderMasculine gender: Nouns that refer to male persons or animals e.g. father, son, uncle etc.Feminine gender: Nouns that refer to female persons or animals e.g. daughter, mother, aunt etc.Neuter gender: Nouns that refer to things without life e.g. book, chair, pen etc.Common gender: Nouns that may be either masculine or feminine but not neuter e.g. child, doctor, teacheretcTopic: PronounPronoun is a word which is used instead of a noun e.g. he, she, it etc.It can be of many kinds:Possessive pronouns which show possession or relationship of a thing or person e.g. my, your etc.Demonstrative pronouns point out people or things e.g this, that, those etc.

Story writing: The shepherd boy and the wolfOnce there was a shepherd boy. He used to graze the sheep outside his village. One day he decided to playa prank on the villagers. He started crying, ‘Wolf, wolf, ----------------------- help, help, someone save me’. The villagers came running to help him. when they reached to the boy they found himsmiling. The villagers were annoyed at the boy for having tricked him.The next day the boy played the same trick on the villagers. This time the villagers scolded him for beingnaughty. The third day, a wolf came there and killed the sheep. He cried for help. The villagers thoughtthat he was playing tricks again. No one came to his help and hence the wolf pounced him badly.Moral: Do not tell lies.

Masculine FeminineBridegroom Bride

Dog BitchDuke DuchessBoar SowFox VixenKing Queen

Monk NunRam EweStag HindHeir Heiress

Subject: MathsPractice Unit I and Unit II on separate note books or loose sheets.

Subject: ComputerUnit I includesFundamentals of a computerEvolution of computerTopic: Fundamentals of a computer1) What is a computer?



a. A computer is an electronic device that processes information and gives outputaccording to the given input.

2) Write any three features of a computer.a. The three features of a computer are

i. The speed of a computer is very high.ii. The computer is 100% accurate.

iii. The computer can store large amount of data safely in the memory for the futureuse.

3) Write any two differences between hardware and software.Hardware Software

These are the physical parts of computer forexample mouse, keyboard, monitor etc.

These are the instructions that tell thehardware what to do e.g. MS Excel, MS Paint

etc.We can touch or feel the hardware. We cannot touch or feel the software.

4) What does GIGO stand for?a. GIGO stands for Garbage,In,Garbage, Out.

5) Write any two disadvantages of computer.a. The two disadvantages of computer are that it cannot take decision on its own and it

needs continuous electric supply to run.Topic: Evolution of computer

1) When and where was the abacus invented?a. The abacus was invented in China about 500 years ago.

2) What do you mean by ‘Artificial intelligence’?a. Artificial intelligence is a concept that is used in the fifth generation computers, which

makes them to think, decide and act like human beings on their own e.g. Robots3) Write any two examples of second generation computers.

a. IBM 1401, IBM 704 are the two examples of second generation computers.4) Name the engines developed by Charles Babbage.

a. Difference engine and Analytical engine are the two engines developed by CharlesBabbage.

5) Name the computer developed by Howard H.Aiken.a. Harvard Mark I was the first automatic electronic developed by Howard H.Aiken.

Unit 2nd includes: More about windows Computer memory

Topic: More about MS Windows1. What is a wallpaper?

a. The background of desktop is known as the wallpaper. It can be either a colourfulpicture or a simple coloured screen.

2. What is windows desktop?a. Windows desktop is the screen that appears after booting the computer.

3. What do you mean by Gadget?a. Mini programs that provides information and easy access to the frequently used

tools are called gadgets.4. Give the three examples of gadgets.

a. Calendarb. Clockc. Weather

5. How will you change the desktop background?a. To change the Desktop background the steps are:



i. First of all select any empty area and right click on the desktop---click personalizeoption.

ii. Then clickthe option ‘Desktop Background’.iii. From picture location, choose any option and select the picture.iv. Click on the save changes button. Thus, the Desktop Background of the

computer is changed.

Topic: Computer memory1. What is the difference between RAM and ROM?

RAM ROMIt is the temporary memorycomputer.

of the It is the permanent memory of thecomputer.

The data stored here can getdeleted.

The data stored here cannot get deleted.Data can be changed. Data cannot be changed.

2. What is secondary memory? Name at least three secondary memories.a. Secondary memory is that memory in which programs and data is kept on a long term

basis. Commonly used secondary memories are hard-disk, optical disk and flash disks.3. What is the basic unit of memory?

a. A byte is the basic unit of memory.4. How will you search a file/folder in the folder?

a. There are two ways to search a file or folder stored in a computer:i. Using its Addressii. Using search option in start menu.

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