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1. Write 10 pages handwriting. (calligraphy)
2. Make a beautiful greeting card for new year. Also write down meaningful quotations inside the card
3. Learn the poem by heart: “Vocation” also write it in a decorated format with a border in traditional Indian design on a chart paper
4. Read English newspaper daily and paste the important news article in your notebook.(Minimum 5 Article)
5. Write your daily routine in 150 words. (any of your day)
6. Solve these three passages given below. Also note down the passages in your notebook.
7. Identify the preposition used in the passages and write it down in your notebook. Do not repeat the same preposition.
8. Write down the difficult words used in the passages with its meaning with the help of a dictionary.
9. Identify the describing words from the passages and note it down in your notebook. Also make 10 sentences from any of the 10 words.
📖 Passage (Approx. 200 words)
One bright morning, Riya decided to explore the old library near her school. The library was quiet, with tall shelves filled with books of every size and color. As she walked inside, she noticed a dusty corner where a large atlas lay open. Curious, she turned its pages and discovered maps of countries she had never heard of. Each map seemed like a doorway to a new adventure.
Suddenly, she found a book titled The Secret Garden. The cover was faded, but the title sparkled in her imagination. She sat down and began to read. The story spoke of hidden places, friendship, and courage. Riya felt as if she was part of the tale, walking through mysterious paths and meeting new friends.
The librarian, an elderly man with kind eyes, saw her interest and smiled. “Books are like keys,” he said softly. “They unlock worlds you cannot see with your eyes but only with your mind.” Riya nodded, realizing that reading was not just about words—it was about journeys, ideas, and dreams. From that day, the library became her favorite place, where every book promised a new adventure waiting to be discovered.
📝 Questions
- Where did Riya go one bright morning?
- What did she find in the dusty corner?
- How did Riya feel when she opened the atlas?
- Which book caught her attention?
- What themes did The Secret Garden talk about?
- How did Riya imagine herself while reading the story?
- Who noticed Riya’s interest in books?
- What did the librarian compare books to?
- Why did the library become Riya’s favorite place?
- What lesson can we learn from Riya’s experience?
Vocabulary Questions
- Find the meaning of the word atlas from the passage.
- Write a synonym for the word journey used in the passage.
📖 Passage (Approx. 200 words)
On a rainy afternoon, Aarav sat by the window watching raindrops race down the glass. The sky was grey, but the sound of rain made him feel calm. He noticed how the drops joined together, forming tiny streams that reminded him of rivers flowing through valleys.
To pass the time, Aarav picked up his sketchbook. He began to draw the scene outside—the tall trees swaying in the wind, the puddles forming on the ground, and the children splashing happily in the rain. As he sketched, he realized that nature was like a teacher, showing him patience and creativity.
His grandmother entered the room with a warm cup of tea. She smiled and said, “Rain is a gift. It nourishes the earth and brings life to plants and animals.” Aarav listened carefully, understanding that even simple things like rain had great importance.
By evening, the clouds cleared, and a rainbow appeared across the sky. Aarav quickly added it to his drawing. Looking at his sketch, he felt proud. The rainy day had not been boring at all—it had given him a chance to learn, imagine, and create something beautiful.
📝 Questions
- What was Aarav doing on the rainy afternoon?
- How did the raindrops on the glass remind him of rivers?
- What did Aarav decide to do to pass the time?
- What scenes did he sketch in his book?
- What lesson did Aarav learn from nature?
- Who brought him tea, and what did she say about rain?
- Why is rain described as a gift?
- What appeared in the sky after the rain stopped?
- How did Aarav feel when he finished his sketch?
- What message does the passage give about creativity?
Vocabulary Questions
- Find the meaning of the word nourishes from the passage.
- Write a synonym for the word calm used in the passage.
📖 Passage (Approx. 200 words)
One Saturday morning, four friends—Meera, Kabir, Anaya, and Rohan—decided to climb the small hill near their village. They packed water bottles, snacks, and a rope, promising to help each other along the way. The path was steep, with loose stones that made walking tricky.
At one point, Kabir slipped, but Rohan quickly held his hand and pulled him up. “That’s why we brought the rope,” said Meera, tying it around a tree to make climbing safer. Together, they encouraged one another, laughing at small mistakes and cheering for every step forward.
When they finally reached the top, the view amazed them. The village looked tiny, and the river sparkled like silver in the sunlight. Anaya spread out the snacks, and they shared their food happily. Sitting together, they realized that the climb was not just about reaching the top—it was about teamwork, trust, and friendship.
As they walked back down, Kabir said, “We should do this more often. Adventures are fun when we face challenges together.” Everyone agreed, knowing that the memory of this day would stay with them for a long time.
📝 Questions
- Who were the four friends in the story?
- What did they carry for their climb?
- Why was the path difficult to walk on?
- Who slipped while climbing?
- How did Rohan help Kabir?
- What did Meera use the rope for?
- What did the friends see from the top of the hill?
- How did they celebrate after reaching the top?
- What lesson did the friends learn from the adventure?
- What did Kabir suggest at the end of the passage?
Vocabulary Questions
- Find the meaning of the word sparkled from the passage.
- Write a synonym for the word challenge used in the passage.
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