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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.1

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: 5th

Subject: S.StUnit I includes:

GlobeMaps__our guidesClimatic variationsDemocratic Republic of Congo

Topic: Globe1. Define the terms

1) Axis: The imaginary line joining the north pole with the south pole.2) Latitude: A line running parallel to the equator.3) Longitude: a semi-circle running from the north pole to south pole.4) Tropic of cancer: The latitude which passes through 23 ½ in the northern hemisphere.

2. Answer the following questions:1) What is the shape of the earth?

i. The shape of the earth is spherical.2) How many continents and oceans are there in all?

i. There are seven continents and four oceans in all. The seven continents are1. Asia2. Africa3. North America4. South America5. Europe6. Antarctica



7. Australiaii. The four oceans are

1. Pacific ocean2. Indian ocean3. Arctic ocean4. Atlantic ocean

3) How is globe useful to us?i. Globe gives an accurate picture of the earth’s surface as it is a spherical

representation.4) List the properties of longitudes.

i. The properties of longitudes are:1. All longitudes are of equal length.2. Longitudes cross latitudes at right angles.3. The distance between any two longitudes decreases as one moves from the

equator towards the poles.5) Why do you understand by grid? How is it useful?

i. A grid is a network of crossed lines forming a series of squares. It is helpful inlocating a place on a globe or map.

Topic: Maps—Our guides1) Answer the following questions:

1. Define a map.a. A map is a two dimensional representation of the whole or a part of the geographical

area of the earth’s surface.2. What are the advantages of a map over a globe?

a. A map has the following advantages over a globe:i. Maps are often drawn on a flat surface like paper, hence they can be folded

and carried easily anywhere. But globes are not portable.ii. Maps give us detailed information which is not possible on a small globe.

3. What do you understand by the scale of a map?a. The ratio between the distance on the map to the distance on the ground is called the

scale of a map. All maps have a scale in one corner. The scale helps to measure actualdistance between any two places.

4. How are physical maps different from political maps?a. Physical maps show physical features like mountains, plateaus, rivers, lakes etc. On

the other hand political maps show the political boundaries of different countries,their capitals with other states in the countries.

5. How is a key in a map useful?a. The key in a map is very useful. The key tells the meaning of the colours used in the

map. By looking at the key, we can easily tell the type of feature shown in a particulararea.

Topic: Climatic variations1. Define the following terms:

1) Weather: The condition of the atmosphere, over a short period of time.2) Climate: The average of weather conditions of a place over a long period of time.3) Altitude: The height of a place above the sea level.

2. Answer the following questions:1) State the important factors causing climatic variations.

i. The important factors causing climatic variations are:1. Latitude or distance from the equator.



2. Altitude or height above the sea level.3. Distance from the sea4. Humidity5. Ocean currents

2) What are the three zones into which the earth’s surface is divided?i. The three zones into which the earth’s surface is divided are:

1. Torrid zone2. Temperate zone3. Frigid zone

3) Why is there a decrease in temperature with increase in distance from the equator? Explain.i. There is a decrease in temperature with increase in distance from the equator

because the rays of the sun fall directly on the equator and are spread over smallerarea. This direct heat near the equator makes the region hottest in the world. But aswe move away from the equator towards the poles, the sun’s rays become slantingspreading over a wider area. These areas are therefore cooler.

4) How does distance from the sea decide the climate of a place?i. Places near the sea have a moderate climate with cool summer and warm winters.

This is all because of the sea breeze and land breeze. Places away from the seagenerally have an extreme climate.

5) What is an ocean current? Give an example to explain the effect of ocean currents on a place.i. An ocean current is a continuous directed movement of ocean caused due to forces

acting upon the water such as the earth’s rotation, wind, temperature etc. The GulfStream is a warm ocean current which makes North West Europe much moretemperate than any other region at the same latitude.

6) What is Global Warming?i. Global Warming is an average increase in the temperature, which causes change in

climate.Topic: Democratic Republic of Congo

1) Answer the following questions:1. Where is the Democratic Republic of Congo located?

i. The Democratic Republic of Congo is located in central Africa, with the equatorpassing through it.

2. Briefly discuss the climate of the Democratic Republic of Congo.i. The climate of the Democratic Republic of Congo is very hot and wet throughout the

year. Mornings are hot and humid. In the noon, heavy rainfall occurs. Evenings andnights are generally cool.

3. Write a short note on Pygmies.i. Pygmies are a primitive tribal group. They live in deep forests. They are the shortest

people in the world, with an average height of 5 feet. They are good hunters andgenerally lead a nomadic life moving about in search of food.

4. Name the chief cash crops and minerals found in the Democratic Republic of Congo.i. The chief cash crops and minerals found in the Democratic Republic of Congo are

coffee, rubber, tea, cocoa, sugar and palm. It is rich in minerals like zinc, copper, gold,tin and radium. It leads the world in production of cobalt and diamonds.

5. What type of forests does the Democratic Republic of Congo are evergreen forests. Discuss.i. The type of forests does the Democratic Republic of Congo are evergreen forests The

trees are generally very tall, with dense undergrowth making the forests dark evenduring the day time.



6. Why is the Congo River not navigable at many places?i. The Congo River is not navigable at many places due to the presence of waterfalls

along its path.Unit II includes: Greenland ---the land of ice and snow Saudi Arabia---the land of hot sun Prairies—The temperate grasslands

Topic: Greenland-The land of ice and snow1. Explain the terms:

a. Tou pigs: Tents made of skin of animals like seals or reindeer.b. Kayak: A small boat covered with seal skin. It is used for transport and for hunting sea

animals.c. Umaik: It is a big boat used for carrying women and children.d. Parka: A coat with a hood worn by Eskimos.e. Sledges: Wheel-less carts pulled by reindeer or huskies.

2. Answer the following questions:a. Discuss the climate of Greenland.

a. The climate of Greenland is very cold. It remains cold throughout the year. The winterlasts for nine to ten months. The temperature falls below 00C in winters. Summerslasts only for two months. The weather along the coast is generally pleasant duringsummers.

b. What are ice-bergs?a. Ice-bergs are huge blocks of ice which break off from the main mass of ice and float

into the ocean.c. Name a few animals commonly found in Greenland. How do they survive in the polar

region?a. Some animals found in Greenland are polar bears, reindeer, huskies, seals, polar

hares and arctic foxes. These animals survive the bitter cold with the help of theirthick fur or a thick layer of fat blubber under their skin.

d. What are the different ways in which Eskimos make use of the hunted animals?a. Eskimos make use of the hunted animals in the following ways:

1. They eat their meat.2. The skin is used to make clothes, tents and boats.3. The blubber is used as a fuel.4. The bones of the animals are used to make needles and harpoon heads and their

tendons are used to make thread.e. What is an igloo? Write its special features.

a. An igloo is a temporary shelter made of blocks of ice cemented together with snow.The floor of the igloo is covered with animal skin. An igloo has only one door which isquite low.

f. How has the life of Eskimos changed in the past few years?a. The life of Eskimos has changed a lot in the past few years. Now they have permanent

houses with electricity to live in. they consume tinned vegetables and milk importedfrom other countries. Rifles are used for hunting. Primary schools, hospitals, librariesand clubs are there in most of the towns and villages. Better air facilities haveconnected Greenlanders to the rest of the world.

Topic: Saudi Arabia-The land of hot sand1. Answer the following questions:

a. Name the water bodies surrounding the Arabian Peninsula.



i. The water bodies surrounding the Arabian Peninsula are:1. Red Sea in west2. Persian Gulf in east3. Arabian Sea in south.

Ii. Briefly discuss the climate of Saudi Arabia.Ans:. The climate of Saudi Arabia is very hot and dry. Days are hot while nightsare pleasant. The coastal areas remain humid throughout the year. Asir is theonly place that receives heavy rainfall. Abha is a popular destination, being coolerthan the surrounding areas even in summers.

iii. How is the camel adapted to the desert conditions?Ans: The camel is very useful in deserts. It can stay without food and water formany days. Its padded feet are well suited for running in the desert.

iv. Write few lines on the life of Bedouins.Ans: Bedouins lead a nomadic life, moving from one place to another in search offood or fresh pastures for their cattle. The Bedouins keep herds of sheep, goats,camels etc. and move in groups. They sell and buy their goods at the villagemarket place.

v. What is an oasis? Discuss its importance in a desert.Ans: An oasis is a fertile place in a desert where underground water rises to theground level. It is the only area in a desert where plants can grow.

Topic: Prairies-The temperate grasslands1. What do the following terms mean:

a. Prairies: These are temperate grasslands found in North America. They are dominated byherbs, shrubs and grasses, rather than trees.

b. Homesteads: Big farmhouses where the farmer’s family and workers stay.c. Silos: Huge storage bins used for storing gains.d. Ranches: Large open grasslands where animal graze.

2. Answer the following questions:a. Where are the prairies located?

Ans: The prairies are located in the middle of North America. These are temperategrasslands.

b. Why are the prairies known as the „wheat basket of the world?Ans: The prairies are known as the „wheat basket of the world because they are the biggestwheat growing areas of the world. Wheat grown in this area is exported to other countries.

c. Discuss the wildlife of prairies.Ans: The common animals found in prairies are deer, antelopes, black tailed prairie dogs,golden eagles, hawks and owls. The American bisons which were very common earlier arealmost extinct now.

d. What are the main occupations of the people of prairies. Explain briefly. Ans: The mainoccupation of people of prairies is farming. Modern machines are used for cultivating thefarms. Cattle rearing is done mainly for beef and milk products.

e. What kind of life do the farmers in prairies lead?Ans: The farmers in prairies lead a luxurious life. Work is done with the help of

machines and production is high. The farmers are genera l ly rich.Topic: Conquering Distances

1. What is the Golden Quadrilateral road system?a. The Golden Quadrilateral road system is a system which connects all the four metros (Delhi,

Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai).



2. Define the followinga. Transportation: The movement of people and goods from one location to another.b. Highways: The network of roads connecting major cities of the country.

3. What is the importance of railways?a. Railways are very important because they not only transport a large number of people but

also goods over long distances. Railways help to encourage trade in a country.4. Name the two types of waterways. Briefly explain giving examples.

a. The two types of waterways are inland waterways and ocean transport. Inland waterwaysinvolve big rivers and lakes which are navigable. Ships are used in rivers like Nile, Amazonand Mississippi. In ocean transport, seas or oceans are used for transportation of mineralsor petroleum. Some famous sea routes are The Suez Canal Route, the Panama Canal Routeand the North Atlantic Route.

5. Write a short note on „Water Transportation in India‟.a. Water transportation in India-Ganga Brahamputra and the lagoons of Kerela are used for

transportation. India has 12 major ports and 181 minor ports. The major ports are MumbaiKandla, Kochi, Marmagao, Chennai, Kolkata, Vishakhapatnam and Paradwip. Mumbai isthe biggest and busiest port in India.

Subject: ScienceUnit I includes:Plants: Increasing the numbersFood and HealthTopic: Plants: Increasing the numbersShort Answers

1) Name the outer covering of a seed.a. The outer covering of a seed is seed coat.

2) What is a monocot seed?a. Seed with one leaf is called a monocot seed.

3) What is germination?a. The development of a seed into a seedling is called germination.

4) What is meant by dispersal of seeds?a. The scattering of seeds away from the parent plant by the agents of nature is called

dispersal of seeds.5) Why do we spray pesticides on crops?

a. We spray pesticides on crops to protect them from being destroyed by pests.Long answers

1) How are plants useful to us?a. Plants are useful to us in many ways. Some of the uses are:

i. They give us food, such as cereals, pulses, vegetables and so on.ii. They provide us with wood, fibre, timber, rubber, gum, tea and coffee.

iii. They also supply us with the life giving oxygen. Life on the earth cannot exist withoutthem.

2) Name the different parts of a seed. Draw a diagram and label the parts.a. The different parts of a seed are the cotyledons or seed leaves, and a baby plant. This baby

plants has a tiny shoot and a tiny root. (For diagram see P.No 9 of text book)3) Name the conditions necessary for germination.

a. The conditions necessary for germination are air, water and warmth (sunlight).4) Why must seeds be dispersed? What are the different agents of dispersal?

a. Seeds must be dispersed so that they would get enough sunlight, food, water and space togrow. The different agents of dispersal are wind, water, animals and also explosion of fruits.



5) What is agriculture?a. The practice of growing plants is called agriculture.

Topic: Food and healthShort Answers

1) What is a deficiency disease ?a. A disease which is caused due to deficiency or the lack of a particular mineral or vitamin in

the body is called a deficiency disease.2) Name a disease caused by the lack of iron in food.

a. A disease caused by the lack of iron in food is anemia.3) What is a communicable disease?

a. Communicable diseases are diseases which can pass on from one person to another.4) Which disease is caused by eating contaminated food?

a. Diseases like typhoid, cholera, diarrhea, polio and jaundice are caused by eatingcontaminated food.

5) Name the diseases for which you have been vaccinated.a. Diphtheria, typhoid and meningitis.

Long Answers1) How do house flies spread diseases?

a. Houseflies carry germs from sewers and contaminate our food and water. Diseases can bespread through infected food and water.

2) What precautions would you take to check the spread of malaria?a. Malaria is caused by a protozoan which is carried by the female Anopheles mosquito.

Destruction of mosquitoes and their breeding grounds is the best solution to check thespread of malaria. We should use a mosquito repellent or net at night.

3) Explain two ways of controlling communicable diseases.a. The two ways of controlling communicable diseases are:

i. Germs of certain diseases stay on articles, clothes, combs, towels, toys that are usedby a patient. All such articles must be disinfected or boiled to kill the germs. The floorand the walls of the room must be sprayed with a disinfectant.

ii. Breeding of flies must be prevented in or near our house as they act as carriers ofdiseases.

4) Which steps would you take to prevent the spread of germs from a sick person?i. All the articles used by sick person must be disinfected or boiled to kill the germs.

The floor and the walls of the room must be sprayed with a disinfectant. We mustreport to the civic authorities to take precautions to prevent the spread of thediseases.

b. What is meant by pasteurization of milk?i. The process of heating milk at a high temperature for at least half an hour and then

quickly cooling it to kill harmful bacteria is called pasteurization of milk.c. Raju has bleeding gums and swollen joints. Name the disease he is suffering from? What is

the cause and the remedy of this disease?i. Raju is suffering from scurvy. It is caused by the deficiency of vitamin C. vitamin C

rich food such as citrus fruits, amla, tomato and sprouted grains and pulses help toprevent this disease.

Unit II includes: Solids, liquids and gases Soil erosion and conservation Summative Assessment I



Topic: Solids, liquids and gases1. What is matter?

a. Anything that occupies space and has weight is called matter.2. What are molecules?

a. A molecule is the smallest unit of a substance that has all the properties of thatsubstance.

3. What are molecules made up of?a. Molecules are made up of atoms.

4. Name any two solids, two liquids and two gases that can dissolve in water. a. a. Sugarand salt are the two solids, milk and alcohol are the two liquids and oxygen and nitrogen arethe two gases that can dissolve in water.Long Answer Type

1. Why do solids have a fixed shape?a. Solids have a fixed shape because the molecules are closely packed together. They always

attract each other with great force.2. Why do liquids flow?

a. In liquids, the molecules are less closely packed and the attraction betweenmolecules is less. Therefore the molecules can move freely and thus flow.

3. Write two differences between gases and liquids.Gases Liquids

These have large space between molecules These have little space between molecules

These do not have fixed volume These have fixed volume

4. When do we say that liquids are miscible?a. Liquids are said to be miscible when two liquids dissolve in each other.

5. What is a physical change? Give two examples.a. The change in which the molecules of a substance do not form new substance is called

physical change. Water on cooling changes into ice and on heating becomes gas and gas oncooling becomes water again. Solid wax on heating become liquid wax and on cooling itagain solidifies into wax.

6. What is chemical change? Give two examples.a. The change in which new molecules are formed, is called chemical change. When a piece of

paper is burnt, it changes into ash. Digestion of food is also a chemical change.7. Give three characteristics of chemical changes.

a. The three characteristics of chemical changes arei. It is permanentii. It cannot be reversed.iii. It results in the formation of new product

Topic: Soil erosion and conservation1. What is meant by soil erosion?

a. The wearing off of soil by the action of water or wind is called soil erosion.2. What is soil conservation?

a. The protection of soil against soil erosion is called soil conservation.3. What is meant by afforestation?

a. Growing more and more trees is called afforestation.4. When is „Earth Day‟ celebrated?

a. „Earth Day‟ is celebrated on 22nd April every year.5. What do the three R‟s stand for?



a. Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

Long Answer Type1. Why do we say that soil is the foundation of life?

a. Soil is the uppermost layer of the earth. It supports plants which provide food to all livingbeings on this planet. Thus we say soil is the foundation of the life.

2. How was soil formed from rocks?a. When earth was formed, there were only hard rocks, water and air. The sun heated the rocks,

the rain made them cold and the wind blew over them. As a result, the rocks broke intosmall pieces. They were carried around by wind and water and got rubbed against eachother and became tiny fine particles. These tiny particles finally changed into the loosematerial known as soil.

3. How does water act as an agent of soil erosion?a. The floods and running water removes the top soil from land and hill slopes. This makes the

soil unfit for cultivation. In this way water causes soil erosion.4. Why do some rivers change their course?

a. A river coming down the hills carries a lot of mud with it. Upon reaching the plains the flow ofriver slows down. It leaves part of the soil on its way. Over a period of time, soil accumulatesand makes the river to change their course.

5. How is man responsible for soil erosion?a. The human factors that are responsible for soil erosion are:

i. Deforestationii. Ploughing of hill slopes

iii. Overgrazing of cattle6. List three ways by which soil can be conserved?

a. The three ways by which soil can be conserved are:i. Growing of cover crops like grass and creepers.ii. Growing of more and more trees.

iii. Building of embankments along river banks.Summative Assessment I

1. All new plants do not grow from seed. Certain new plants grow form other parts of the parentplant. Give any two examples.

a. Rose and potato.2. Proper rest helps our body. How?

a. Proper rest relaxes our muscles and gives time to the body for the growth and repair ofbody cells.

3. How would you help someone with a sprain?a. We can help a person with a sprain by keeping on applying ice-cubes, or ice packs on the

injured joint till the swelling subsides.4. What is the difference between miscible and immiscible liquids?

a. When two liquids get dissolved in each other they are said to be miscible liquids andwhen the two liquids do not get dissolved in each other they are said to be miscible liquids.

5. How can one conserve soil?a. We can conserve soil by the process of afforestaion, making terrace farms on the hills and

building of embankments along river banks.Subject: EnglishUnit I includes:The grey cubRanji’s wonderful bat



ArticleSentenceEssay writing ‘My Hobby’

Topic: The grey cubWord Meaning

Famine Extreme scarcity of foodPanic FearQuail A small bird

Weasel A small, fierce wild animlasFerocious FierceBounding Leaping

1. Answer these questions:a. How was the grey cub different from his brothers and sisters?

i. The grey cub has grey hair. His brothers and sisters had reddish-brown hair.b. What had the grey cub discovered about the cave? What did he and his brothers and sisters

do?i. The grey cub had discovered the mouth of the cave, which was the only source of

light. He and his brothers and sisters always crawled towards the light.c. What happened to the cubs during the famine?

i. During the famine, the cubs got neither food nor milk. At first, they whimpered, butfor the most part, they slept. By the end of famine, only the grey cub survived.

d. What are the different adventures the grey cub had before his encounter with the weasel?i. As soon as he stepped out of the cave, he fell rolling down the slope till he reached to

the ground level. A squirrel came running up to him and gave him a great fright andthen ran away. A large bird pecked the grey cub on his nose and a quail attacked him.A hawk dived at him and he just managed to escape its sharp beak, then he fell intothe stream.

ExtendImagine you are the grey cub. Write a paragraph about the adventure that you had in the forest.

It was my first day in the forest. I inspected the grass and a tree with interest. A squirrel camerunning up to me and gave me a fright and then ran away. A large bird pecked my nose and a quailattacked me. A hawk dived at me and I just managed to escape its sharp beak. Then I fell into astream, I had never seen water before, so I stepped boldly out onto the surface of the small river,only to go down gasping and choking. But I splashed furiously with my paws finally found myselfswimming and reached the bank. Then I saw a small, young weasel. As soon as I turned it over withmy paw, the weasel’s mother attacked me with a sharp blow on my neck and buried her teeth inmy flesh. I would have died, but just then my mother came bounding through the bushes and savedme from the mother weasel.

Topic: Ranji’s wonderful batWord MeaningStern Strict

Mused Thought about something silentlySoared Rose to great height

Scampering Running about quickly1. Why was Ranji upset? What did Ranji’s coach tell him?

a. Ranji was upset because he was unable to make a big score in an inter-school cricket match



and his team had lost the game. Ranji’s coach told him that if he did not make more runs inthe next game, he would lose his place in the team.

2. Who was Mr Kumar? What did he do?a. Mr Kumar was the owner of the sports shop near the clock tower. He gave Ranji a bat with

which he had made century against Tanzania.3. Why didn’t Ranji want to stop at Mr Kumar’s shop?

a. Ranji did not want to stop at Mr Kumar’s shop because he was very upset about losing animportant match and failed to make a good score. He was also worried that he might losehis place in the school team.

4. What did Mr Kumar do to help Ranji?a. Mr Kumar always encouraged Ranji and was friendly towards him. He gave Ranji the bat he

had used when he had scored a century.5. How did Ranji lose the bat? Why was he afraid?

a. Ranji was returning home after taking his friend Bhim to the doctor. He forgot his bat in thebus. He was afraid because he thought without his lucky bat he would not be able to playwell in future matches.

Answer the following questions with reference to context1. ‘You will have to make more runs in next game.’

a. Who said these words and to whom?i. Ranji’s coach said these words to Ranji.

b. Why did he say this?i. The coach said these words to Ranji because he had failed to make any runs in an

important inter-school cricket match.c. How did the speaker’s words made the other person feel?

i. Ranji felt very upset after hearing these words. He was also scared of being droppedfrom the team if he did not play well in his next match.

2. ‘Why are you looking so sad?’a. Who said these words and to whom?

i. Mr Kumar said these words to Ranji.b. Why was the person who was addressed feeling sad?

i. Ranji failed to make any runs in an important inter-school cricket match. His coachhad warned him that if he did not make any runs in the next match he would be outof the team. So Ranji was feeling sad.

c. What does it tell you about the speaker?i. It tells us that Mr Kumar was a kind and a caring man.

3. ‘But in that case, it’s time your luck changed.’a. Who said these words and to whom?

i. Mr Kumar said these words to Ranji.b. What did he do to change that person’s luck?

i. He offered Ranji his own bat that he had used when he scored a century. He said thatthis bat would change his luck.

c. Did his luck really change?i. Yes, Ranji’s luck changed. He played well in all the future matches that he played

with that bat.EXTEND

Your school has just won the inter-school football championship and you were on the winningteam. Write a diary entry describing how you feel.28th January 2017Dear Diary,



Today our team won the inter-school foot-ball championship at the school playground. Our teamreached the finals after beating four teams in the qualifying rounds. The opposition team scoredtwo goals and our team scored three goals in the final match. Our team played like true championswith confidence. After winning the finals, our team spirit is very high. Today was the best day of mylife and I wish that we can win many such matches in the future.

Grammar portionArticles: The words ‘a’, ‘an’, ‘the’ are called articles.Indefinite articles: ‘a’ and ‘an’ are called indefinite articles because they do not tell definitely about theperson or thing spoken of e.g. An apple is a fruit. An eagle is a bird. EtcDefinite articles: ‘The’ is called the definite article because it tells definitely about the person or thingspoken of e.g. The cow is a useful animal. Where is the wash-room. etcSentence 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. I am a girl. Etc.Elements of a sentence

a. Subject The name of a person or a thing we speak about is called the subjecte.g. Peter runs a race. Ashok is reading. Etc.

b. Predicate What is said about the subject is cal led the predicate e.g. runs arace, is reading in the above sentences is the predicate.

Essay writing My HobbyA hobby is always very enjoyable. It is taken up during one’s leisure hours. It is taken up for change andpleasure. Different people have different hobbies. Some have reading books as hobby. Some havephotography etc. my hobby is gardening. I have a small piece of land at the back of my house. It was wasteland. With hard labour I changed it into a garden, green flower beds on one side and on the other side Icleared it for growing vegetables. My love for gardening turned this piece of land into a good lookinggarden. Flowers fascinate me very much. I grow different types of decorating plants like sunflower,marigold, champas etc. I feel proud of showing my garden to my friends and relatives.I spend almost 2 to 3 hours everyday in looking after it. It feel relaxed while working there. Sweetfragrance of flowers fills the whole area with a strange feeling of being in the lap of nature. There I have aneem tree and small tulsi plants. I love my garden very much.

Unit II includes: A tiger in the zoo Formative Assessment 1 Birds Essay writing: My Hobby Noun and its kinds Pronoun and its kinds Adjective and its kinds Comparison of adjectives Quatifiers Letter writing ‘Application to the principal of your school for grant of seven days leave’

Topic: A tiger in the zooWord MeaningStalks Walking slowly with long stepsVivid Bright and cleanPads Paws

Lurking Waiting quietly and secretly



Baring ExposingFangs Teeth

Patrolling Passing by

1. In the first stanza where is the tiger?a. In the first stanza the tiger is inside the cage of a zoo

2. Why does the tiger walk only a few steps?a. The tiger walk only a few steps because he can only move within the boundaries of the cage.

3. Where, according to the speaker should the tiger be?a. According to the speaker, the tiger should be in the jungle.

4. Why would a tiger hide near a water hole?a. A tiger would hide near a water hole, so that he could hunt some fat deer that would pass by

providing himself with a nice meal.5. How does the tiger terrorize the village?

a. The tiger terrorized the village by growling around the houses at the edge of the jungle,exposing his white fangs and claws.

6. What are the words the speaker uses to describe the tiger’s movements?a. The words that the speaker uses to describe the tiger’s movements are stalking, lurking and

sliding.1. Answer the questions with reference to the context:

a. On pads of velvet quietIn his quiet rage

a. What does the word pad refer to?1. The words ‘pads’ refers to the tiger’s paws.

b. Why are they described as velvet quiet?1. They are described as the velvet quiet because the tiger has soft velvety pads

which make no noise as he moves.c. Why is he quiet even when he is angry?

1. The tiger is quiet even when he is angry because he cannot do much, lockedhelpless inside the small cage.

b. But he’s locked in a concrete cellHis strength behind bars

a. What is the concrete cell?1. The concrete cell is the cage inside which the tiger is locked in the zoo.

b. Explain the phrase ‘strength behind bars’.1. The phrase ‘strength behind bars’ means that inspitte of the tiger being a very

strong animal, he lies imprisoned within the bars of the cage.c. What would happen if strength was not locked behind bars?

1. If strength was not locked behind bars, the tiger would have become a terrorfor the villagers.

2. Think and answera. How do you think the tiger feels when it is in the zoo?

a. The tiger feels helpless and angry at the same time when he is in the zoo. He feelsso powerless, that he takes no note of the visitors who come to the zoo to take alook at him.

b. How do you think the tiger would feel near a water hole? Why?a. The tiger would feel happy to be near a water hole. It is its natural habitat where he

would hunt for his prey.c. Why do you think the tiger is ignoring visitors?



a. The tiger sees that the visitors keep coming and going. None of them think ofreleasing him from prison. The tiger sees that all of them are without feeling. So hestops taking any notice of them.

d. Why does the tiger gaze at the stars?a. The tiger has lost all hopes from men. He feels that he has to content with merely

looking at the stars from his small cage. He is no longer free to move in his naturalhabitat and look at the brilliant stars from there.

e. Is it right to put animals inside the cages in zoo? Give your view on this.a. No, it is not right to put animals inside the cages in zoo. All animals are happy only

within the surrounding of their natural environment, which helps in preservationof the future generation, and in turn, preserving the environment and the earth.

3. Appreciate the poema. The poet has used words which help the readers visualize the tiger in the zoo. List the

words ………….a. The words and phrases that lend the poem visual quality are vivid stripes, pads of

velvet quiet, locked in a concrete cell, stalking the length of his cages, stares withhis brilliant eyes.

EXTENDA tiger has escaped from its cage at a zoo. Describe in a para……..

A royal Bengal tiger escaped from its cage one morning from the city zoo. As soon as the zoo authoritiesfound out about the tiger’s absence from its cage, they announced it to the public in the zoo, in order tocaution them. On hearing about the tiger’s escape, the crowd panicked and started running all over theplace. The worried parents started calling their children frantically. All the happy faces turned intofrightened ones. There was utter chaos everywhere at the zoo. All were trying to run towards the exitgate. This resulted in a stampede and utter confusion. In the meantime, the zoo staff and authorities cameout and guided the crowd towards the exit. Within twenty minutes, the zoo was evacuated.

Topic: BirdsWord MeaningSkirts Goes round somethingNudge Push gently

In hot pursuit To chase somethingDraw blood To cause blood to come out

Scrawl Bad handwriting1. What was Rita’s mother uncle? Where did he live?

a. Rita’s mother’s uncle was retired colonel and a naturalist. He lived in Kolkata.2. Why father and mother crow wanted to take revenge from Rita’s mother uncle?

a. Father and mother crow wanted to take revenge from Rita’s mother’s uncle because he haschopped down the trees on which they had built their nests. Moreover, their eggs weresmashed to pieces.

3. What was the real life story about?a. The real life story was about „a pair of pigeons‟ named Rags and Tatters.

4. Where did Rags and Tatters spend their nights?a. Rags and Tatters spend their nights in a little coop on the terrace.

5. Who was fond of doctor?a. Rag was fond of doctor.

Think and Answer



1. After their nest was brought down, the crows would attack anyone who entered the garden.This shows that crows can turn aggressive and violent when their habitat is threatened.

2. Birds are intelligent creatures. The sparrow in Ritu’s garden played with the pea by rolling itdown the slope over and over again. It used its intelligence to play with the pea. Crows attackedthe people because their nest had been destroyed. Rags and Tatter moved around on their wayduring the day and returned to their coop on the terrace to sleep at night. Rags used inteliigentand creative ways to get the doctor to pay attention to him.

3. Hobbies that involve observing animals and birds and living among them makes a person moresensible towards other forms of life. We would learn of their habits and traits that they toohave feelings. We would come to realize that the world belongs to all of us, and that humans,animal and birds have equal rights over nature’s bounties.

Formative Assessment 1Listening Activity

1. Why was the young frog amazed?a. The young frog was amazed when it saw a huge ox.

2. What did the father do to impress his child?a. The father puffed himself up to try and look like an ox in order to impress his child.

3. The moral of the story isa. The moral of the story is ‘One should not try hard to be someone else.’

Reading Activity1. What is the poem about?

2. The poem is about the law of the jungle.3. Why is it important to keep the law?

a) The law is as old and as true as the sky. It is important to keep the law because the wolf thatkeeps it will prosper and the one breaks it will die.

4. What does ‘strength of the wolf is the pack’ mean?a) The ‘strength of the wolf is the pack’ means that a wolf will be safe from harm as

long as he is part of a pack.3. Why do you think the ‘day is for sleep’?

1) Wolves are nocturnal animals who hunt at night. They sleep during the day.4. Who is the poem addressing?

1) The poem is addressing a young wolf cub.

Writing Activity 2One day I found a poor kitten near a steel plant, covered in oil, and flies had borrowed under her skin. Agroup of crows were circling over the kitten and pecking at the exposed skin. At once I tried to shoo thecrows away by grabbing a long stick which I found on the ground. At first, the crows continued to attackthe kitten, snapping at me. But soon, they lost interest after I kept going at them with the stick. The kittenlooked extremely scared and helpless. I picked up the small kitten and covered it with my handkerchief. Itook her to animal-service in my neighbourhood. I had to wait for a week to see her because she was toosick and when she was ready to come home, I was very excited. However she was not eating and was verylethargic. So I took her to vet next day who said she was having a fever and infection. I spent three weeksfeeding and medicating the little kitten. She is now healthy, happy, playful and naughty. She is now amember of our family and we are happy to have her in our lives.Writing Activity 2In the picture I can see three friends in a forest. They are dressed in pleasant clothes and boots. The forestappears dense with lots of trees. The boy seems to have found a hole in the soil and one of them iskneeling down and pointing a finger towards the hole. He looks worried and surprised to see something



there. It could be an injured animal and they are trying to rescue it.Grammar portionTopic: Noun and its kindsNoun is the name of a person, place, animal, or thing e.g. Ruha, Cow, pen etcKinds of nounCommon nounProper nounCollective nounAbstract nounCompound nounCountable nounUncountable nounCommon 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, teacheretc

Masculine FeminineAuthor Authoress

Host Hostess



Lion LionessDuke Duchess

Master MistressWaiter Waitress

Heir HeiressShepherd ShepherdessProphet Prophetess

Instructor Instructress

Topic: PronounPronoun is a word which is used instead of a noun e.g. he, she, it etc.It can be of many kinds:Personal pronouns: They are so called because they stand for three persons:

The pronoun which refers to the person or person speaker is called pronoun of the first person e.g.I, we, me etc.

The pronoun which refers to the person or person spoken to are called pronoun of the secondperson e.g. thou, thee, you, yours etc.

The pronoun which refers to the person or person spoken of are called pronoun of the thirdperson e.g. he, she, him, hers etc.Possessive pronouns which show possession e.g. This is my pen. That is your book etc.Interrogative pronouns are used for asking questions e.g. who made this bag? Whose book is this?Relative pronouns are used to join two sentences e.g. This is the man who stole my bag.Reflexive pronouns behaves like objects to the verb e.g. I blame myself for it etc.Prefixes and SuffixesPrefixes: ‘dis’, ‘im’, ‘un’ or ‘in’ are added before a word to make the antonym of the word.Suffixes are attached to the end of the words. When we add a suffix to a word we change the part of thespeech.Topic: Adjective

a. An adjective is a word that qualifies or adds something to the noun or pronoun. E.g.This girl is beautiful , That city is crowded. Etc.

Kinds of AdjectiveAdjective of qualityPossessive adjectivesDemonstrative adjectivesAdjectives of quantityAdjectives of numberInterrogative adjectiveAdjectives of quality: These Adjectives tell us about kind of person or thing e.g. amusing, honest, tough etc.Possessive adjectives: These adjectives show possession e.g. This is my class That is your book etc.Demonstrative adjective: These specify or point out the nouns e.g. This is my pen, That is your book.Adjective of quantity: These tell us how many persons or things are meant e.g. All men are mortal. Sundayis the first day of the week.Interrogative adjectives: These are used with noun to ask questions e.g. What answer did you get? Etc.Comparison of adjectivesPositive degree of adjectiveComparative degree of adjectiveSuperlative degree of adjectivePositive degree of adjective: it is the adjective in its simple form. It is used when no comparison is made asHe is an old man. She is s clever girl.etc



Comparative degree of adjective: It denotes a higher degree of the quality than the positive and is usedwhen two things are compares as He is older than me. She is cleverer than her. etcSuperlative degree of adjective: It denotes the highest degree of quality and is used when more than twothings are compared as Rahim is the oldest man. Asma is the cleverest of all the girls.etcQuantifiersThey express an indefinite quantity and also modify nouns. E.g. some, any, much, a lot etc.

Many and a few are used with countable nouns—many bags, few things etc Much and a little are used with uncountable nouns—much information, a little oil etc Some is used with both countable and uncountable nouns—some birds, some milk etc Any is used with both countable and uncountable nouns but only in questions and negative

sentences—Do you have any video games? I don’t have any idea about this.

Letter writing: Application to the principal of your school for grant of seven days leave to attendyour sister’s marriage.

ToThe Principal,The Legends School of Education,Kanitar, Saderbal.Sir,This is to bring to your kind notice that the marriage ceremony of ny sister is going to be held on 24th

October. I have to make a lot of arrangements at home. So I cannot attend my regular classes.Therefore I request you to grant me seven days leave. That will be your most kindness.Thanking you,Yours faithfully,ABCClass: 5th GreenR.No:

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

Subject : ComputerUnit I includes:Fundamental of computerTopic: Fundamental of computer

1. What do you mean by computer?a. Computer is an electronic machine which performs arithmetical and logical operations. It

processes the data given by user and provides output. Computer works on the principle ofInput-process-Output.

2. What do you understand by software?a. Software is a set of instructions that tells a computer how to perform a specific task. It

works as an interface between the computer hardware and the user.3. Write any three uses of a computer in schools.

a. In schools computer is used for:i. Maintaining school accounts.

ii. Keeping records of teachers and students.iii. Preparing lesson plans, report cards etc.

4. Write any three limitations of a computer.a. The three limitations of a computer are:



i. They cannot take any decision on their own.ii. They are useless without electricity.

iii. They depend on users for instructions.5. Write three important features of computer.

a. The three important features of computers are:i. Speed—Speed of the computer is very high.

ii. Accuracy—Computers are 100% accurate.iii. Storage—A large amount of data can be stored safely.

6. Write three uses of computer in banks.a. The three uses of computer in banks are:

i. Printingii. Operating ATM

iii. Calculating interest7. How are computers used at railway stations and airports?

a. At railway stations and airports computers are used for:i. Booking tickets.

ii. Controlling traffic of trains and flights.iii. Storing records of passengers and employees.

Unit II includes: Kinds of computer software More about Windows 7

Topic: Kinds of computer software1. Name any two single-user operating system software.

a. The two single-user operating system software are:Microsoft windowsMac OS

2. What does GUI and CUI stand for?a. GUI stands for Graphical user interface and CUI stands for character user interface.

3. What do you understand by operating system?a. The system software that acts as an interface between the user and the computer

hardware is known as operating system.4. What do you mean by multi-user operating system?

a. An operating system where more than one user can work at a time is called multi-useroperating system e.g. UNIX, NETWARE, LINUX.

5. What is software?a. Software is a set of instructions that tells a computer how to perform a specific task. It

works as an interface between the computer hardware and the user.6. Name any two software packages for graphics and designing.

a. The two software packages for graphics and designing are:i. Corel DRAWii. Adobe CS

7. What do you mean by database software?a. Database software is used to create, edit, save and print information present in database e.g.

MS Access.

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