Let’s Rewind – Choose the Correct Options
A. Multiple Choice Questions
- What motivated Abdul Kalam to take on the newspaper delivery?
D. to help and support his family - What do you think was the biggest challenge Abdul Kalam faced as a newspaper delivery boy?
A. the need to balance work and learning - What was the major effect of World War II on Kalam’s family?
B. had to ration food - What important skill did Kalam develop by newspaper delivery?
C. time management
B. Answer the Questions
1. What did Kalam’s mother do to support him in his daily routine?
She woke him early, prepared his bath, and made sure he had breakfast. She supported him with love and care despite worrying about his health.
2. Kalam balanced his work and school, playing his part in a way that truly mattered. What is your opinion on children evolving into responsible members of the family?
Children can take up small responsibilities and learn time management, care, and discipline. It helps them grow into confident, helpful, and responsible individuals, just like Kalam.
Let’s Recall and Recreate
Activity 1 – Formal Letter Writing
B. Letter to Road Transport Authority (RTA) – Landslide Issue
Name
Place
Date:
The Regional Officer
Road Transport Authority
Uttarakhand
Subject: Request to clear road blocked due to landslide – Reg.
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am a concerned traveller who recently experienced great difficulty due to a landslide blocking the road to Mussoorie. Many passengers were stranded, and we had to take a long alternative route on foot.
The road remains blocked and unsafe for travel. I request you to please clear the debris and ensure proper safety measures to avoid such situations in future.
Your immediate action will benefit many travellers and locals.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully,
Sd/-
name
Activity 2 – Dialogue Writing: Samsuddin Offers Kalam the Job
Samsuddin: Abdul, the train no longer stops at Rameswaram. The newspapers are being thrown out.
Kalam: Oh no! How will we collect them now?
Samsuddin: That’s why I need your help. Will you collect the bundles and deliver the papers?
Kalam: Yes, I would love to! I can manage it with my school routine.
Samsuddin: That’s great. You’ll be helping the family too.
Kalam: I’m excited! Thank you for trusting me.
Let’s Play with Words
Activity 1 – Idioms
A. Meaning of ‘a guiding light’
It means someone who gives inspiration, support, or guidance.
Type of Phrase:
It is an idiom – a phrase with a figurative meaning.
B. Match the idioms with meanings
| Idiom | Meaning |
| Keep an eye out | To watch carefully for something |
| Stay in touch | Stay connected |
| Keep one’s word | To do what one promised |
C. Fill in the blanks
Mani’s father asked Granny and Mani to stay in touch with him during their journey to Nain and to return the next day. When it was time for their arrival, he couldn’t help but keep an eye out for them. They kept their word and arrived on time.
Activity 2 – Phrasal Verbs in a Diary
20 Dec. 1939, Saturday
It is a wonderful day, indeed. As always, I **look forward to** reaching the railway station as early as possible. I knew that the bundles of newspapers would be **tossed out** of the moving train and I had to catch them. I know it isn’t easy for a child of eight like me, but I will do it. I can’t complain. I will have to **hang in** somehow. It is my responsibility to help my parents. I can’t contribute much, but the little that I do matters. I think I will have to **carry on** and play my part. Moreover, after distributing all the newspapers, just to **pore over** the news is great fun and a means of acquiring knowledge. Oh God! Let me always have the strength to help my parents.
Let’s Analyse – Activity
A. Write the highlighted sentences:
a) If we care for nature, nature will surely protect us.
b) If she got herself new glasses, she could see properly.
B. Conditions and Consequences Table:
| Condition | Consequence |
| If we care for nature | Nature will surely protect us |
| If she got herself new glasses | She could see properly |
C. Differences in Meaning:
- The first sentence is possible or likely in real life → expresses a real condition (Type 1 conditional).
- The second sentence is imaginary or unlikely → expresses an imaginary condition (Type 2 conditional).
D. Identify the Verbs:
| Sentence Type | If Clause (Condition) | Main Clause (Result) |
| Type 1 | care (V1) | will protect (will + V1) |
| Type 2 | got (V2) | could see (could + V1) |
Pattern Observed:
- Type 1: If + Present Tense → Will/Can + base verb
- Type 2: If + Past Tense → Would/Could + base verb
E. Create More Sentences:
Pattern 1 (Type 1):
a) If we put an end to deforestation, we can prevent landslides.
b) If we use less plastic, we will reduce pollution.
Pattern 2 (Type 2):
a) If we planted more trees, the world would be a better place.
b) If everyone walked to school, the air would be cleaner.
Let’s Analyse – Activity 2
A. Sentence Starters:
- Can you see all right, Granny? → begins with an auxiliary verb
- What’s ten miles? → begins with a question word
B. Dialogue Question Sorting
From the Kalam–Samsuddin conversation:
Sentences beginning with question words:
- What can I do for you?
- When should I reach the railway station?
Sentences beginning with auxiliary verbs:
- Would you like to join the team?
- Should I collect them from Rameswaram railway station?
C. Match Questions and Responses:
| Question | Response |
| Would you like to join the team? | Yes, of course. |
| What can I do for you? | You will have to collect newspapers |
| Should I collect them…? | Of course. |
| When should I reach…? | By 5.00 in the morning. |
Do Wh-questions ask for information? Yes
Do auxiliary questions ask for Yes/No? Yes
D. Frame Wh-Questions
- Where did Kalam go?
- Where were newspaper bundles flung?
- Who were very close to each other?
- When did Mani and Granny reach the hospital?
- Why couldn’t Granny see clearly?
E. Frame Yes/No Questions
- Was it a rainy day?
- Is there a cordial relationship between Granny and Mani?
- Were they on the bus again?
- Did Kalam want to help his family?
- Can every child contribute in some way?
Activity 3 – Tag Questions
A. Explanation
The speaker uses “would you” to confirm something. It’s a tag question.
B. Observation
- Kalam was responsible, wasn’t he? → Affirmative sentence + Negative tag
- Mani couldn’t walk fast, could he? → Negative sentence + Positive tag
C. Add Tag Questions:
- Sharing and caring are the values we need to develop, aren’t they?
- We should evolve into responsible citizens, shouldn’t we?
- Even a little matters, doesn’t it?
- We can’t live without nature, can we?
- People will have to play their role well on the stage of life, won’t they?
Let’s Edit – Conversation
Corrected Dialogue:
Mani: We’ll have to go to Mussoorie for your glasses.
Granny: Is it? It’ll take two days to reach there. Who would take me?
Mani: I’ll take you. Can you walk all the way to Nain?
Granny: Yes. I can walk all the way to Nain.
Mani: You are really great, aren’t you?
Granny: If you come with me, I will go even to the moon.
Mani: So, let’s get ready, shall we?
Let’s Converse – Greetings
Question: How did they greet each other?
They greeted each other politely using phrases like:
- “Hello, sir. Good morning.”
- “Good morning, Abdul.”
Common Greeting Expressions Table:
| Greetings | Responses |
| Hi / Hello | Hi / Hello |
| Good morning / afternoon / evening | Good morning / afternoon / evening |
| How are you? | I’m fine, thank you / Not bad |
Let’s Team Up – Journal Writing (Simplified)
What kind of writing is this?
It is a journal.
Types of Journals:
- Memory journal
- Travel journal
- Daily journal
- Personal journal
- Reflection journal