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Activity 1: Let us Interact
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1. What are the children doing in the picture?
The children are happily interacting with and surrounding Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
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2. Who is the man in the picture?
The man in the picture is Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the former President of India.
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3. What do you know about him?
He was an eminent aerospace scientist, the 11th President of India, and popularly known as the 'Missile Man of India' and the 'People's President'.
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4. What do you think about the above quote? ("Dream, dream, dream! Dreams transform into thoughts, and thoughts result in action.")
The quote teaches us that all great achievements begin with a dream, which inspires our thinking and drives us to take focused action.
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Activity 2: Let us Think - I. Answer the following questions.
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1. Who was the best friend of Abdul Kalam in his school days?
Pakshi Ramanatha Sastry was the best friend of Abdul Kalam in his school days.
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2. How can we remember the formulae of Mathematics and Science?
By constant application, one can remember various formulae of Science and Mathematics.
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3. How did Abdul Kalam explain courage?
Kalam explained that saving others from disaster without minding one's own safety is true courage.
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4. How did Subramania Iyer inspire Kalam?
Shri Siva Subramania Iyer took his students to the seashore of Rameswaram and gave a real-life demonstration of how birds fly, which inspired Kalam to study Science.
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5. What would be your question if you were there with Abdul Kalam?
"Sir, how can young students contribute to the development and progress of our nation?"
II. Fill in the blanks with appropriate words.
- 1. According to Kalam, hard work comes first.
- 2. Child is the first scientist.
- 3. Shri Siva Subramania Iyer taught us how birds fly.
- 4. One can remember various formulae of Science and Mathematics by constant application.
- 5. Kalam advised children to see good things in others.
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Activity 3: Read the newspaper article and answer the following
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1. What is the newspaper article about?
The newspaper article is about the three-day annual Flamingo festival kickstarting at Pulicat lake and Nelapattu in Nellore district.
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2. Who participated in the rally?
Local participants, organizers, officials, and bird lovers took part in the traditional Shobha Yatra rally.
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3. Why did Siberian birds visit the region?
Migratory birds visit the Pulicat lake region for breeding and stay for 2 to 3 months.
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4. Where do we celebrate the Flamingo festival?
The Flamingo festival is celebrated at Pulicat lake, Sullurpeta, Nelapattu, and BV Palem in Nellore district.
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5. When do we celebrate the Flamingo festival?
The Flamingo festival is celebrated annually during the winter season (in early January).
Activity 4: Match the following words with their synonyms.
| Word | Ans | Synonym |
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| 1. bliss | ( e ) | a) luck |
| 2. success | ( g ) | b) begin |
| 3. fortune | ( a ) | c) popular |
| 4. award | ( f ) | d) attitude |
| 5. famous | ( c ) | e) happiness |
| 6. temper | ( d ) | f) prize |
| 7. first | ( b ) | g) victory |
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Activity 5: Antonyms Crossword Grid
- 1. fortune × misfortune
- 2. success × failure
- 3. remember × forget
- 4. last × first
- 5. real × unreal
- 6. friend × enemy
| Clue Number | Antonym Word | Direction in Grid |
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| 1 | MISFORTUNE | Across (Horizontal) |
| 2 | FAILURE | Down (Vertical) |
| 3 | FORGET | Down (Vertical) |
| 4 | FIRST | Down (Vertical) |
| 5 | UNREAL | Down (Vertical) |
| 6 | ENEMY | Down (Vertical) |
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Activity 6: Prepositions of Movement
- 1. The cat jumped over the stool. (in / over)
- 2. The earth revolves around the sun. (around / over)
- 3. The train is passing through the tunnel. (out / through)
- 4. The girl is walking across the road. (in / across)
- 5. They are going towards the building. (towards / on)
- 6. There is a cat between the two tables. (along / between)
Activity 7: I. Simple Present Tense Sentences
- 1. [✓] God helps those who help themselves.
- 2. [✓] I think the child is the first scientist.
- 3. [ ] I once worked with doctors. (Simple Past)
- 4. [ ] They started running. (Simple Past)
- 5. [ ] He taught us in his lectures how birds fly. (Simple Past)
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Activity 7: II. Complete the sentences with correct Simple Present and Simple Past forms
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1. The teacher shows real life examples. (show) (simple present)
The teacher showed real life examples. (show) (simple past) -
2. Fortune favours the hard working. (favour) (simple present)
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3. They start running. (start) (simple present)
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4. He teaches us in his lectures how birds fly. (teach) (simple present)
He taught us in his lectures how birds fly. (teach) (simple past)
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Activity 8: Inserting Commas (,)
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1. My mother bought fruits sweets and new clothes for the festival.
My mother bought fruits, sweets and new clothes for the festival.
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2. My mother says "Do not tell lies."
My mother says, "Do not tell lies."
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3. My date of birth is 26 August 2010.
My date of birth is 26 August, 2010.
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4. Fathima please help me.
Fathima, please help me.
Activity 9: Biographical Sketch of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
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Biographical Paragraph:
The full name of Kalam is Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam. He was born on 15 October, 1931 in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, India. He studied Physics and Aerospace Engineering. He worked as an aerospace scientist and served as the 11th President of India. He received prestigious awards like Padma Bhushan (1981), Padma Vibhushan (1990), Bharat Ratna (1997), Hoover Medal (2009), and NSS Von Braun Award (2013). He died on 27 July, 2015 in Shillong, Meghalaya.
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Activity 10: Let us Listen and Respond (Zebra Poem Questions)
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Questions to ask the Zebra:
1. What is your name?
2. Are you black with white stripes? Or white with black stripes?
3. Are you noisy with quiet times? Or are you quiet with noisy times?
4. Are you happy with some sad days? Or are you sad with some happy days?
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Activity 11: 1. Mark True (T) or False (F) - Paper Boats
| Statement | Ans |
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| 1. The poet floats his paper boats in a small stream. | True |
| 2. The poet lives in a town. | False |
| 3. The poet wants someone to know who he is. | True |
| 4. The poet loads jasmine flowers in the boats. | False |
| 5. The shiuli flower blooms in the evening. | False |
2. Questions from the Poem 'Paper Boats'
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1. Do you make paper boats?
Yes, I make paper boats.
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2. When do you play with paper boats?
I play with paper boats during rainy days when water flows in streams.
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3. Why does the poet write his name and his village name on the paper boats?
The poet writes his name and village name hoping that someone in a distant strange land will find them and know who he is.
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4. The poet loads the boat with shiuli flowers. Why does he do so?
He hopes that these early dawn blooms from his garden will be carried safely to land during the night.
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5. Which line of the poem do you like the most? Why?
"Day by day I float my paper boats one by one down the running stream," because it portrays the innocent and joyful imagination of childhood.
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Let us Speak: Interview & Scientist Profile
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Scientist Profile:
Name of the scientist: Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Country belongs to: India
Innovations of the scientist: SLV-III satellite launch vehicle, Agni and Prithvi missiles, lightweight carbon-material callipers.
Awards received: Bharat Ratna, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan.
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Let us Practise
Practice Questions
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1. The team celebrated its success after winning the match.
Answer: C) victory
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2. We must remember our responsibilities and never ________ our values.
Answer: D) forget
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3. We drank fresh water from the stream during the trek.
Answer: A) a small narrow river
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4. She visited her grandmother last week. (Tense)
Answer: B) simple past
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5. The train passed ________ a long tunnel.
Answer: B) through
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6. Put commas and quotation marks wherever necessary:
Raju said, "I will finish my homework today," and sat at his desk. He said, "I have lost my pencil, eraser, sharpener and pen." After some time he smiled and said, "I have forgotten them at my home."
7. Match the following
| A | Ans | B |
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| 1. Simple present verb | ( b ) | a. towards |
| 2. Simple past verb | ( d ) | b. revolve |
| 3. Preposition of movement | ( a ) | c. prize |
| 4. Synonym of 'award' | ( c ) | d. started |
Reading Comprehension & Long Answer Tasks
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8.1. What topic did the teacher teach the students?
The teacher taught the students how birds fly.
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8.2. How did the lesson at the seashore influence the writer?
It became an unforgettable lesson etched in his memory forever and inspired him to study Science.
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8.3. Where did the teacher show real-life examples?
Answer: C) At the seashore of Rameswaram
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9. What does the phrase "etched in my memory forever" suggest?
Answer: C) The memory was deeply remembered
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10. Short speech on how Kalam's teacher inspired him:
Respected teachers and dear friends, Dr. Kalam's class 5 teacher Shri Siva Subramania Iyer took students to the seashore to show them practically how birds fly. This practical demonstration ignited Kalam's fascination for flight and science, motivating him to become a world-renowned scientist.
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11. Identify two habits Kalam mentioned that help a child grow in science:
1. Asking unending questions (curiosity)
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12. Explain why Kalam believed hard work was important.
Kalam believed that "Fortune favours the hardworking" and overnight success is the result of years of dedicated effort.
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13. Do you think applying formulae constantly is the best way to remember them?
Yes, solving varied problems and applying concepts regularly reinforces memory far better than rote learning.
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14. Was Kalam right to say that a child is the first scientist?
Yes, because children possess limitless curiosity and learn by asking continuous questions about the world around them.
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15. Do you agree that real-life examples help students learn better than only reading books? Give reasons.
Yes, because real-world observation makes concepts tangible, easy to grasp, and creates long-lasting understanding.
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16. Why do you think Kalam said that Science was born and progressed only because of questions?
Because every scientific discovery begins with questioning "Why?" and "How?", leading to investigation, experimentation, and progress.
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17. Biographical Sketch of Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam:
Dr. Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam was born on 15 October 1931 in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu to Jainulabdeen and Ashiamma. He completed his B.Sc. in Physics and specialized in Aerospace Engineering. As a visionary aerospace scientist, he developed India's missile systems, earning the title 'Missile Man of India'. He served with distinction as the 11th President of India from 2002 to 2007.
