2 ARCHIVE CLASS 3 ENGLISH FOR (SEPTEMBER TO NOVEMBER)

         27 / NOVEMBER / 2020           

GRAMMAR

REVISION

7. Verbs: Future Tense 

INTRODUCTION

Today we are going to study the fifth lesson of English Grammar for class III. The chapter's name is Verbs: Future Tense. So first of all, let's watch this video:

EXPLANATION:

Chapter:

Assignment is to be done in your English-OCB.

Pg. No. 30, nos. 1 to 12

         25 / NOVEMBER / 2020           

COMPOSITION

REVISION

17. Alphabetical Order

ASSIGNMENT: To be done in your English-OCB.
Pg- 77

A. Arrange the following words in alphabetical order.

         24 / NOVEMBER / 2020           

COMPOSITION

REVISION

17. Alphabetical Order

INTRODUCTION

Today we are  going to study the fourth chapter of English Composition for Class III . The chapter's name is Alphabetical Order. So first of all, let's watch this video:

EXPLANATION:

ASSIGNMENT: To be done in your English-OCB.
Pgs- 75 & 76

A. Arrange the following words in alphabetical order.

          11 / NOVEMBER / 2020           

POETRY

Poem. 4 My Playmate 

INTRODUCTION

Today we are going to study the fourth Poetry in the English Reader book, Class III. The poem's name is My Playmate.
SYNOPSIS
In this poem written by Mary I. Osborn, she has described the shadow of a person to be his ultimate mate. The poem is written in the point of view of a child who innocently imagines his own shadow to be his friend, his playmate who walks with him, even on a rainy day. The little boy describes his playmate as a kind friend who always smiles back at him. So, let's watch this video:

POEM :
Pg. No. 54

ASSIGNMENTS :

1. Write the first two stanzas of the poem 'My Playmate' in your English Online Course Book (OCB) and learn it. 

2. Learn Words to know on  pg-55

Notes of Poem 4 :

A. Copy these Questions and Answers in your English Notes copy and learn them.

Pg. No. 55, Ex. 1, nos. a to f

1. Answer the following questions.

a. When does the playmate come to play? 

Ans: The playmate comes to play on a rainy day, when there are puddles on the ground. 

b. Does the playmate come to play when it is not raining? 

Ans: No, the playmate comes only on a rainy day. 

c. In what position is the playmate at all times? 

Ans: The playmate is upside-down at all times. 

d. What makes the boy feel sad? 

Ans: The boy feels sad when he has to tread upon his playmate's feet. 

e. What does the boy wish for? 

Ans: The boy wishes that his playmate would talk to him. 

f. Why does the speaker think the playmate lives in another land? 

Ans: The boy thinks that the playmate lives in another land because he never hears him speaking. 

          10 / NOVEMBER / 2020           

PROSE

REVISION

4. Pothole

Introduction :

Today we are going to study the fourth chapter of English prose for class III. 

The chapter's name is Pothole.

Chapter:

Assignments:

1. Copy these 10 words of Chaper 4 into your OCBs and learn to spell them.

stuck	front	blazing	dangerous	kindergarten
wiping	pothole	victim	reply	accident

2. Learn words to know on pgs-41 & 42

Notes of Chapter 4:

A. Copy these  Questions and Answers in your English Notes copy and learn them. 

Pg. No. 42, Ex. 1, nos. a to j

 1. Answer these questions. 

a) What had happened to the car that Priya saw from her window? 

Ans: The car was stuck in the pothole on the road outside Priya's house. 

b) Who was fixing the wheel of the car? 

Ans: The driver and the man travelling in the car with his family were trying to change one of the front-wheels of the car. 

c) When did a traffic jam occur and why? 

Ans: A traffic jam occurred when the road was blocked by a cart that had lost its load owing to the pothole on the road. 

d) How many accidents had taken place in two weeks? 

Ans: Nine accidents had occurred in two weeks. 

e) Which words are used to describe the pothole? 

Ans: The words used to describe the pothole are big, gaping mouth, waited darkly. 

f) Which things did Priya collect together? 

Ans: Priya collected a bucket of soil, some small flowering shrubs, a watering can filled with water, a bag of compost, three lengths of wood and some board-pins.

 

g) Where did Priya place the three signs that she had made? 

Ans: Priya placed two ROAD CLOSED signs on either side of the pothole as she worked to turn it into a garden. After she was done, she placed the third sign (that said: PLEASE BE CAREFUL! GARDEN IN ROAD!) into the soil that she had used to make the garden. 

h) What made Priya take action to fill the pothole? Give as many reasons as you can. 

Ans: Priya couldn't bear to see accidents occurring any more because of the pothole. Being a responsible citizen, she decided to take some action. Her civic sense also prompted her to write a letter to the authorities, but when there was no response, she decided to do something herself. 

i) Make a list of the types of accidents that took place because of the pothole. 

Ans: The accidents that took place because of the pothole:

• vehicles getting stuck in the pothole

• automobile crashes

• loss of load by heavy vehicles and carts 

• falls

• accidents caused due to swerving

• punctures

j) What do you think the Mayor and the Chief of Police said when they saw the pothole garden? 

Ans: The Mayor and the Chief of Police probably congratulated Priya and talked about the need of a similar sense of responsibility in the rest of the people of the 

           06 / NOVEMBER / 2020           

GRAMMAR

REVISION

5. Pronouns

Chapter:

Assignments:

1) Do Ex. C, Pgs- 25 & 26, nos: 1 to 15 in your English Online Course Book (OCB).

ANSWERS:

Pgs-25 & 26, Ex.C

1. Rima told her mother that she had a new friend, Anjali. 
2. Aesop wrote many stories. They became very popular. 
3. You have seen tigers and lions. They belong to the family of cats. 
4. Mt. Everest is the highest mountain in the world. It is in Nepal.
5. Do not eat that mango. It is not ripe.
6. Ram loves music. He is learning to play the sitar.
7. The king spoke to his people. He told them to be brave.
8. The room was empty. It had no furniture.
9. The lake is full of fish, but nobody is allowed to catch them. 
10. Rita promised that she would get up early every morning. 
11. Robin Hood was an outlaw, but he helped the poor. 
12. The moon is a satellite. It goes round the Earth. 
13. The Nile is the longest river in the world. It is in Africa. 
14. Romulus and Remus were brothers. They had been brought up by a wolf. Romulus founded Rome and he was its first king. 
15. The Greeks sailed to Troy. They fought with the Trojans for ten years. 

           04 / NOVEMBER / 2020           

GRAMMAR

REVISION

5. Pronouns

Introduction :

Today we are going to study the fourth chapter of English Grammar for class III. 

The chapter's name is Pronouns.

So, first of all, let's watch this video :

EXPLANATION:
Definition of a Pronoun: A word such as he, she, they, it, which can be used instead of a noun, is called a pronoun.
Examples of why pronouns are needed
A sentence without using a pronoun:
The plane was late, the plane was late taking off.
A sentence using a pronoun:
The plane was late, it was late taking off.
In the above example the plane is 
Example of how to use Plural:
A sentence without using a pronoun:
The planes were late, the planes had been delayed.
A sentence using a pronoun:
The planes were late, they had been delayed.
In the above example the planes are 

Examples of how to use:

Subject Pronouns  I You He She It We They

Object Pronouns Me you him her it us them

Chapter:

Assignments:

1) Do Ex. A, Pg- 23, nos: 1 to 10 in your English Online Course Book (OCB).

2) Do Ex. B, Pgs- 23 & 24, nos: 1 to 10 in your English Online Course Book (OCB).

ANSWERS:

Pg-23, Ex.A

1. she
2. us
   
3. You; it
   
4. We; it
   
5. It
   
6. He; me; he
   
7. I; them; they
8. it; us
9. You
10. It

Pgs-23 & 24, Ex.B

you

          03 / NOVEMBER / 2020           

COMPOSITION

REVISION

11. Do You Know Their Names-2?

Introduction :

Today we are going to study the third chapter of English Composition for class III. 

The chapter's name is Do You Know Their Names-2?

Explanation :

Look at these pictures:

1. The home of a rabbit is called a burrow. 

2. The home of bees is called a hive. 

3. A place where people go to watch plays is called a Theater. 

4. A place where soldiers live is called a Barrack. 

5.A place where bread is made is called a Bakery. 

6. A place for athletic exercises is called a Gymnasium. 

7. A place where clothes are washed and ironed is called a Laundry. 



8. The home of a bird is called an Aerie. 

9. The home of a lion is called a Den. 

10. A place where money is printed or coined is called a Mint. 

11. A place where horses are kept is called a Stable. 

12. A place where monks live is called a Monastery. 

Assignment is to be done in your English-OCB.

Pg. No. 47, nos. 1 to 12

        28 / OCTOBER / 2020           

POETRY

REVISION

3. The Moon

Introduction :

Today we are going to study the third poem of English poetry for class III. 

The poem's name is The Moon. So first of all, lets read this poem.

Poem:

Assignment:

1. Read about About the Poet.

2. Learn Words to know.

Notes of Poem 3 :

A. Copy these Questions and Answers in your English Notes copy and learn them.

Pg. No. 46, Ex. 1, nos. a to f

a. What is the moon's face compared to?

Ans:  The moon's face is compared to the clock in the hall.

b. What are the various things that the moon shines on at night?

Ans: The moon shines on thieves on the garden wall, streets, fields, harbour quays and birds asleep in forks of trees.

c. Which creatures love to be out at night?

Ans: The cat, the mouse, the dog, the bat.

d. What do the things that belong to the day do at night?

Ans: They sleep at night.

e. The poet has mentioned various creatures of the night. Which other creatures does the moon shine on at night?

Ans: The moon also shines on people who are out at night, like watchmen and policemen. It also shines on animals that live in the forest, especially the ones that hunt at night.

f. Which creatures, that you know of, love to cuddle  up at night?

Ans: Humans, pet animals, birds, etc.

B. This Assignment is to be done in your English-OCB.
Pg. No. 46, Ex. 4. nos. a to d

4. Answer the questions about these lines from the poem. One has been done for you.

'But all the things that belong to the day 

Cuddle to sleep to be out of her way;

a. Who or what is being spoken about?

Ans: The moon is being spoken about.

b. What some of the things that belong to the day?

Ans: Children, ___________.(flowers/owl)

c. What does 'cuddle' mean?

Ans: To nestle together or hold somebody or something _________ for comfort and warmth. (close/far)

d. What  are some of the things that belong to the night?

Ans: Thieves, squalling _______, squeaking mouse, howling dog, bats.(cat/rabbit)

           27 / OCTOBER / 2020           

 PROSE 

Ch- 3 My Early Home

REVISION

Introduction :

Today we are going to study the third chapter of English prose for class III. 

The chapter's name is My Early Home. So first of all, let us watch the summary of this chapter through this video:  

Summary :

Now, let's read the chapter. 

Chapter:

Assignments:

1. Read this chapter aloud and clear, preferably in front of your parents. 

2. Learn words to know on pg-35

Notes of Chapter 3:

A. Copy these Questions and Answers in your English Notes copy and learn them. 

Pg. Nos. 35 & 36, Ex. 1, nos. a to k

a. Where did the horses live?

Ans:  The horses lived in a large pleasant meadow which was a part of a large farm.

b. What did Black Beauty live on before he could eat grass?

Ans: Black Beauty lived on his mother's milk before he could eat grass.

c. What happened once Black Beauty was old enough to eat grass?

Ans: As soon as Black Beauty became old enough to eat grass, his mother started going out to work in the daytime, and would come back in the evening .

d. What advice did Black Beauty's mother give him?

Ans: Black Beauty's mother advised him since he had been well-bred and well-born, he should grow up to be gentle and good, never learn bad ways, do his work with a good will, lift his feet up well while trotting, and never bite or kick even in play.

e. What job does the master do?

Ans: The master is a farmer.

f. What do we learn about Black Beauty's grandparents?

Ans: Black Beauty's grandfather had won the cup two years at the Newmarket  races. His grandmother had the sweetest temper of any horse.

g. What did the master call Black Beauty and why?

Ans: The master called Black Beauty 'Darkie' because he was dull black in colour.

h. What was Black Beauty's mother's name?

Ans: Her name was Duchess, but the master often called her pet.

i. Who is Old Daniel?

Ans: Old Daniel was the man who looked after the horses.

j. Why did the boy throw stones at the horses?

Ans: The boy threw stones at the horses because that was his idea of having fun. He was an animal bully and wanted to make the horses gallop around by hitting them with stones and sticks. It was a game for him.

k. Who was the boy and what happened to him when he was caught?

Ans: The boy was a  ploughboy named Dick. When the master caught the boy hurting the horses, he gave him a box on the ear that made him roar with the pain and surprise. Then, the master scolded him, gave him his money and sent him home, telling him not to come to work on the farm anymore.

B. These Assignments are to be done in your English-OCB.

Pg. No. 36, Ex. 2, nos. a to f

2. Who might have said the following? One has been done for you.

a. 'Have a good day at work, mum.'

Ans: Black Beauty.

b. 'Remember to behave well.'

Ans:

c. 'Would you like some bread?'

Ans:

d. 'Come and play with us.'

Ans:

e. 'You are my favorite horse.'

Ans:

f. 'That boy will never work here again.'

Ans:

Pg. No. 36, Ex. 3, nos. a to e

3. Here is a line from the story. Think about it carefully, then answer the questions. One has been done for you. 

'When he had eaten all he wanted, he would have what he called fun with the colts.'

a. Who are these words about?

Ans: These words are about the ploughboy, Dick.

b. What has he been eating?

Ans: He has been eating _________.(carrots/blackberries)

c. What is his job?

Ans: His job is to plough the ________.(farm/road)

d. What does he do that he calls fun?

Ans: He throws _________ and sticks at the colts to make them gallop. (stones/berries)

e. Why is it not fun for the colts?

Ans: It is not fun for the colts because sometimes a stone would hit and _______ them. (hurt/love)

           21 / OCTOBER / 2020           

GRAMMAR

Ch- 3 Nouns: Number

REVISION

Introduction :

Today we are going to study the third chapter of English Grammar for class III. 

The chapter's name is Nouns: Number.

So, first of all, let's watch this video :

Through the above video, we have learnt that:

• Singular noun is the name of only one person, place or thing.

Examples: book, dish
a. My mother has a colourful dish.

• Plural noun is the name of more than one person, place or thing.

Examples: books, dishes

a. My mother has many colourful dishes

Rules : 
Given below are some of the ways in which the number of a noun may be changed from the singular to the plural :

Chapter:

Assignments: 

1) Do Ex. A, Pg- 16, nos: 1 to 10 in your English Online Course Book (OCB).

2) Do Ex. B, Pgs- 16 & 17, nos: 1 to 15 in your English Online Course Book (OCB).

ANSWERS:

Pg-16, Ex.A

1. stories
2.  days
   
3.  watches
   
4.  scarves/scarfs
   
5.  kites
   
6.  calves
   
7.  cities
   
8.  masses
   
9.  wishes
   
10.  mangoes
    

Pgs-16 & 17, Ex.B

1.  birds
2.  man; boys
3.  babies; mothers
4.  cooks; eggs; tomatoes 
5.  glasses; dishes; shelves
6.  children; wolves
7.  lady; sofa
8.  fairy; elves; women
9.  furniture 
10.  teeth
11.  visitor; deer
12.  mice
13.  cherries; trees
14.  dresses; toys; boxes
15.  loaves; sandwiches

           20 / OCTOBER/ 2020           

COMPOSITION

REVISION

6. Do You Know Their Names- 1

Introduction :

Today we are going to study the second chapter of English Composition for class III. 

The chapter's name is Do You Know Their Names-1?

Explanation : Look at these pictures:

1. Rahul is playing the piano. He is a Pianist. 

2. Gloria is painting a picture. She is a Painter.

3. They are selling fish. They are Fishmongers. 

4. Sakshi is looking after a garden. She is a Gardener. 

5. Dheeraj looks after a building. He is a Janitor. 

6. Ananya is taking photographs. She is a Photographer. 

7. Riya is flying an aircraft. She is a Pilot. 

8. They are playing football. They are Footballers. 

9. Ram is looking after a flock of sheep. He is a Shepherd. 

10. Aayush is driving a car. He is a Driver. 

11. Prem is climbing a mountain. He is a  Mountaineer.

12. Yashika is in charge of a library. She is a Librarian. 

Assignment: To be done in your English-OCB.

Pg. No. 27, nos. 1 to 12

           16 / OCTOBER/ 2020           

POETRY

REVISION

Poem. 2 Playtime 

Introduction: 

Today we are going to study the second poem of English Poetry for Class III. The poem's name is Playtime. So, let us read the poem. 

POEM :

 Assignments :

1. Write the first two stanzas of the poem 'Playtime' in your English OCB Ex-book and learn it.

2. Learn words to know on pg-29

Notes of Poem 2 :

A. Copy these Questions and Answers in your English Notes copy and learn them.

Pg. Nos. 29 & 30, Ex. 1, nos. a to i

a) What game are the children playing?

Ans: The children are playing a spy game.

b) What is 'the mission'?

Ans: The mission is to get 'gold from a secret place' which in reality was two apples on the big tree.

c) Who is the 'giant beast'?

Ans : The children's father.

d) What does the child compare the bushes and the wall to?

Ans : The child says that the bushes were twisted like wire and the wall was glowing warm like fire.

e) What is the 'safe place' or 'base'?

Ans: By the shed.

f) What is the 'dark lair'?

Ans: An old garden chair.

g) What do the children do to celebrate their 'win'?

Ans: They munched on their apples.

h) Who do you think says, 'Ah! The monster! The beast has got you now!'? Could anyone else have said it?

Ans: The child's sister says this. No, no one else could have said it, because the poem says that the sister screamed this line. "My sister looked up and she screamed as well: "Ah, the monster, the beast has got you now!"

B. This Assignment is to be done in your English-OCB.
Pg. No. 30, Ex. 2, nos. a to d

2. Answer the questions about this line from the poem. One has been done for you.

'I did not notice the beast's beady eye
Opening slowly (my dad could be sly)'

a. Who does not notice the beast?

Ans: The child who is the spy.

b. Who is the beast?

Ans: The child's ______________. (father / mother)

c. What does the poet use to show us what is really happening?

Ans: The poet gives us some details in brackets to tell us what is really _____________ and what things are being imagined by the children. (happening / not happening)

d. What happens next?

Ans: Next, the child reaches out his/her hand and captures the gold, which is actually two _________ hanging from the tree.(apples / oranges)

           14 / OCTOBER/ 2020           

PROSE

REVISION

2. The Wooden Bowl

Introduction :

Today we are going to study the second chapter of English prose for class III. 

The chapter's name is The Wooden Bowl. So first of all, let us watch the summary of this chapter through this video :

Summary :

Now, let's read the chapter. 

Chapter:

Moral of the story :

You reap what you sow. Regardless of your relationship with your parents, you will miss them when they're gone from your life. Always respect, care for and love them.

Assignment: 

1. Read this chapter aloud and clear, preferably in front of your parents. 

2. Learn words to know.

Notes of Chapter 2:

A. Copy these Questions and Answers in your English Notes copy and learn them. 

Pg. No. 25, Ex. 1, nos. a to j

a. Where did the family live?

Ans: The family lived in a small town in Germany.

b. Who lived with his son and daughter-in-law?

Ans: An old man called Kurt lived with his son and daughter-in-law.

c. What did Manfred do for a living?

Ans: Manfred was a carpenter; he made furniture and did some carving. He sold these things to the people in the town.

d. Who was Thekla?

Ans: Thekla was Manfred's wife, Wilhelm's mother and Kurt's daughter-in-law.

e. Who sometimes broke a glass?

Ans: Kurt (the old man) sometimes broke a glass.

f. Whose hands used to shake?

Ans: Kurt's hands used to shake.

g. Who was making a wooden bowl?

Ans: Wilhelm was making a wooden bowl.

h. How did Thekla and Manfred treat the old man?

Ans: Thekla and Manfred always got angry with the old man. They punished him by making him sit in a corner and eat from a wooden bowl.

i. Whose eyes filled with tears? Why?

Ans: The parents' (Thekla and Manfred's) eyes filled with tears because they had treated the old man badly. They realized that they too would grow old one day and be treated the same way.

j. Does the story teach us any lessons? What are they?

Ans: Yes, the story teaches us a lesson. It tells us that we should be careful about how we treat our elders because one day we will grow old too.

B. This Assignment is to be done in your English-OCB.

Pg. No. 25, Ex. 2, nos. a to d

2. Answer the questions about this line from the story. One has been done for you.

"They looked in his room, but he was not there.
Where could that boy be?"

a. Who looked in the room?

Ans:The boy's parents, Thekla and Manfred, looked in the room.

b. Who asked the question?

Ans: _____ asked the question. (Thekla / Manfred)

c. Who were they looking for and why?

Ans: The parents were looking for Wilhelm. They wanted him to come and eat the _______ meal.  (evening / morning)

d. Where was the missing person found?

Ans: Wilhelm was found in the _______. (kitchen / workshop)

           13 / OCTOBER/ 2020           

GRAMMAR

REVISION

ASSIGNMENT: To be done in your English-OCB.

1) Pg. No. 13,  nos: 1 to 15

 ANSWERS:

1. Sun - common (concrete); light, heat - common (abstract)
2. Books, world - common (concrete); knowledge - common (abstract)
3. silence - common (abstract); building - common (concrete)
4. religions, love, hatred - common (abstract)
5. Mars - proper; war - common (abstract)
6. Mr Gomes - proper; music - common (abstract)
7. John - proper; places - common (concrete)
8. beauty - common (abstract); Kashmir - proper
9. width, height - common (abstract); room - common (concrete)
10. happiness, sorrow - common (abstract)
11. robbers, villagers - common (concrete)
12. darkness, peace - common (abstract)
13. kindness, mercy - common (abstract)
14. heroism - common (abstract); country - common (concrete)
15. slavery - common (abstract)

           09 / OCTOBER/ 2020           

GRAMMAR

REVISION

INTRODUCTION :Today we are going to study the second chapter in the English Grammar book, Class III. The Chapter's name is Concrete and Abstract Nouns. So first of all, let's watch this video to help us understand better:

Chapter:

ASSIGNMENT:

1) Pg. No. 12

Learn the definitions of Concrete noun and Abstract noun.

           25 / SEPTEMBER / 2020           

COMPOSITION

Ch.4 The Apostrophe

Chapter:

ASSIGNMENT: To be done in your English-OCB.

1) Pg. No. 21, Ex. B, nos: 1 to 12

           23 / SEPTEMBER / 2020           

COMPOSITION

Ch.4 The Apostrophe

Introduction: Today we are going to study the very first chapter of English Composition for Class III. The chapter's name is The Apostrophe. So, first of all, let us read and understand this chapter

ASSIGNMENT: To be done in your English-OCB.

1) Pg. No. 19 & 20, Ex. A, nos: 1 to 15

           22 / SEPTEMBER / 2020           

POETRY

Poem. 1 Robin

Notes of Poem 1:'

A. Copy these Questions and Answers in your English Notes copy and learn them.

Pg. No. 19, Ex. 1, nos. a to h

a) What are the four seasons?

Ans: The four seasons are spring, summer, autumn and winter.

b) When does Robin sing with all his might?

Ans: The Robin sings with all his might in the summer.

c) What does Robin say about autumn?

Ans : Robin says that there are fruits for everyone in autumn. We should praise the Lord Almighty at all times.

d) What does Robin say during the winter?

Ans : In the winter Robin says that somebody must sing, or winter will seem long.

e) When can we still hear Robin's song?

Ans: We can still hear the Robin's song in the cold winter.

f) What does Robin say in the spring?

Ans: In the spring, the Robin says that if one keeps singing, the winter will certainly go.

g) Do you think that Robin is a happy bird? Why?

Ans: Yes, the Robin is a happy bird because he sings with all his might through all the seasons.

h) Which of the following best describes Robin? Say why. i.   careful ii.  clever iii. hopeful iv. sorrowful

Ans: iii. hopeful. Since Robin sings throughout the year with a note of hope, we can say that he is hopeful.

B. These Assignments are to be done in your English-OCB.

Pg. No. 19, Ex. 2, nos. a to e

2. Write which of the following is true (T) about the poem. One has been done for you.

a. Robin sang sweetly throughout the year. [T]

b.  Robin sang with all his might in the winter. ◻

c. Robin says we should all give praise in the spring. ◻

d. Robin stopped singing in the cold winter. ◻

e. Summer comes immediately after autumn. ◻

Pg. No. 20, Ex. 3, nos. a to c
3. Answer the questions about these two lines from the poem. One has been done for you.

'In the cold and wintry weather, Still hear his song:' 

a. Who is singing?

Ans: Robin is singing.

b. What does the word 'still' tell us about the singer?

Ans: The word still tells us that Robin is always in ___________ of the bounties of nature. He is hopeful, as he sings through all seasons. (praise / curse)

c. What reason does the singer give for singing during the winter?

Ans: The reason that Robin gives for singing during winter is Somebody must ________ ,or winter will seem long. (sing / dance)

 

           18 / SEPTEMBER / 2020           

POETRY

Poem. 1 Robin

Introduction: 

Today we are going to study the very first poem of English Poetry for Class III. The poem's name is Robin. So, let us read the poem. 

 POEM :

 

Assignments :

1. Write the full poem 'Robin'  in your English OCB Ex-book and learn it.

2. Learn words to know on pg-19

           16 / SEPTEMBER / 2020           

PROSE

Ch. 1 Dorothy Meets the Scarecrow

Notes of Chapter 1:

A. Copy these Questions and Answers in your English Notes exercise book and learn them. 

Pg. No. 15, Ex. 1, nos. a to j

a) What is the road made out of?

Ans: The road is made out of yellow bricks.

b) Where is Dorothy going?

Ans: Dorothy is going to the Emerald city.

c) What is Dorothy's pet called and what type of creature is he?

Ans : Dorothy's pet is called Toto. It is a dog.

d) Why is the Scarecrow in the field?

Ans : The Scarecrow is in the field to scare the birds and stop them from eating the   ripe corn.

e) What does Dorothy do to help the Scarecrow?

Ans: Dorothy lifted the Scarecrow off the pole that was stuck up his back and set him down on the ground.

f) What does the Scarecrow do to help Dorothy?

Ans: The Scarecrow carried Dorothy's basket for her.

g) What did the Scarecrow want to ask the Wizard of Oz for?

Ans: The Scarecrow wanted to ask the Wizard of Oz for a brain.

h) How do we know that the Scarecrow is kind and polite?

Ans: We know that the Scarecrow is kind and polite because when he meets Dorothy, he politely says 'How do you do.' He thanks her for helping him get off the pole. He is grateful to Dorothy when she says that she will ask Oz to help him. He also carries her basket for her.

I) Can you explain why the Scarecrow is afraid of a lighted match?

Ans : The Scarecrow is afraid of a lighted match because his entire body is stuffed with straw and straw catches fire very easily.

j) The Scarecrow says that he doesn't have a brain. Is it possible to walk and talk without a brain?

Ans :  No, it is not possible to walk and talk without a brain, but this is a story and the Scarecrow is a fictional character.

B. These Assignments are to be done in your English-OCB.

Pg. No. 15, Ex. 2, nos. a to g

2. Which of these sentences are True and which are False? One has been done for you.

a. The Scarecrow never gets tired. [T]

b. The Scarecrow is frightened of the farmer.  ◻

c. The Wizard of Oz lives in the Diamond city. ◻

d. Dorothy has a dog called Coco. ◻

e. The Scarecrow is wearing a blue hat. ◻

f. The Scarecrow was stuck up on a pole. ◻

g. At first, Toto does not like the Scarecrow. ◻

Pg. No. 15, Ex. 3, nos. a to d

3. Answer the questions about this line from the story. One has been done for you.

'I understand how you feel, 'said the little girl, who was truly sorry for him.'

a. Who is the little girl?

Ans: Dorothy.

b. To whom was the girl saying this?

Ans: She was saying this to the __________. (Scarecrow / Toto)

c. Why does she feel sorry for him?

Ans: She felt sorry for the Scarecrow because he did not have a _______ and he was very upset about it. He did not want people to call him a fool because his head was stuffed with straw instead of with brains. (brain / heart)

d. What happened next?

Ans: After this, Dorothy promised the Scarecrow that she would ask the Wizard of Oz to do all that he could for him. Then, Dorothy, Toto and the Scarecrow climbed over the fence and started walking along the _________ brick road towards the Emerald City. (pink / yellow)

           15 / SEPTEMBER / 2020           

PROSE

Ch.1 Dorothy Meets The Scarecrow

Introduction: Today we are  going to study the very first chapter of English Prose for Class III. The chapter's name is Dorothy Meets the Scarecrow. So,  first of all, let us read the summary of this chapter. 

Summary : This chapter is about a girl named Dorothy. She is on her way to meet the great Oz to ask him to send her back home to Kansas. On the way she meets a Scarecrow who was very friendly to her. So Dorothy told the Scarecrow of her journey and why she was going to meet the great Oz. Now the Scarecrow also wanted to accompany her as he wanted to ask the great Oz for a brain for himself. So now begins the journey of Dorothy and the Scarecrow.

Now let's read the chapter:

Chapter:

Assignments : 1. Read this chapter aloud and clear, preferably in front of your parents. 

2. Learn these 10 words of this chapter given below  :

1) bricks        2) fence        3) ground        4) cornfield        5) Scarecrow

6) gazed        7) straw        8) tied              9) surprised      10) wink

3. Read About the  Author :

4. Learn Words to know :

           11 / SEPTEMBER / 2020           

GRAMMAR

Watch this video before doing Exercises C & D.

 

ASSIGNMENT: To be done in your English-OCB.

1) Pg. No. 10 & 11, Ex. C & D, nos: 1 to 12

           09 / SEPTEMBER / 2020           

GRAMMAR

INTRODUCTION :Today we are going to study the first chapter in the English Grammar book, Class III. The Chapter's name is Nouns: Proper, Common and Collective. So first of all, let's watch these videos to help us understand better:



CHAPTER:

ASSIGNMENT: To be done in your English-OCB.

1) Pg. No. 07, Ex. A, nos: 1 to 10

2) Pg. No. 09, Ex. B, nos: 1 to 10

           08 / SEPTEMBER / 2020           

COMPOSITION

Ch: 19 Homophones

Introduction:

Today we are  going to study the sixth chapter of English Composition for Class III . The chapter's name is Homophones. So first of all, let's watch this video:

EXPLANATION:

Examples:

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3.

4.

ASSIGNMENT: To be done in your English-OCB.

Pg. No. 81 & 82, Ex.1 to 15

Choose the correct words from those given below and fill in the blanks. One has been done for you.