English with Sathish!

  Grade 7 Unit 1 Lesson 1 "The Day the River Spoke"   I. Character Sketch of Jahnavi   Jahnavi is a bright, inquisitive and determined girl with a deep desire to learn.   Despite being told repeatedly that school is not for her, she remains curious about the world.   She asks insightful scientific questions. She shows remarkable courage and takes initiative to realize her dream, despite her initial hesitation. Additionally, she possesses empathy and a desire to empower other girls in her community. II. Themes Theme Description Right to Education   The story highlights the importance of education, especially for girls. Gender Equality   Emphasizes that girls are equally capable as boys and deserve chances. Nature as a Guide   The river symbolizes wisdom and acts as a mentor to Jahnavi. Courage and Determination   ...

  Grade 8 Unit 1 Lesson 1 "The Wit That Won Hearts" I. Characters: King Krishnadeva Raya ·          Role - Proud and artistic, wise and powerful monarch ·          Personality – gifted poet, proud, initially stubborn but fair ·          Action – quarrels with the queen over a yawn ·          Realization – understands his overreaction through Tenali’s wit. Learns to recognize his mistake and apologizes Queen Thirumalambal ·          Role - graceful and sensitive wife ·          Situation – distraught by the king’s silence, values relationships deeply ·          Action - willing to admit her mistake and seeks help humbly ·          Personality – ...

  Grade – 8 Unit - 1 A Concrete Example I. Read the names of items you usually find in a garden and write their names against each picture given below. garden hose, sapling, hedge, flower beds, flower pot, pebbles, rockery, fence, vine, wheelbarrow                                               Let us discuss (Pages 19-20) I. Complete the following summary with exact words from the poem. One example has been done for you. Share your answers with your classmates and teacher. The poem describes Mrs. Jones, the speaker’s next-door neighbour, who has a unique garden filed with 1. _________. Her garden includes a peculiar 2. _________, a pond, and a rockery, along with an unusual 3. _________ that she fids charming. Mrs. Jones plants tiny, 4. _________ plants between the stones, which the speaker th...