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Class - VII [Raintree Coursebook Theme - 5: For the Love of Books] Alphabet Stew by Jack Prelutsky

Poem Analysis Central Idea: The poem "Alphabet Stew" by Jack Prelutsky explores the playful and imaginative concept of mixing up the letters of the alphabet to create amusing and nonsensical words. Themes: Creativity and Imagination Playfulness of Language Fun with Words and Letters Message: The poem celebrates the joy of language and the freedom to experiment with it, encouraging playful exploration of words. Underlying Message: Language can be fun, and creativity in using words opens up endless possibilities for expression. Poetic Devices: Alliteration - Repetition of consonant sounds ("silly stew"). Rhyme - Regular rhyming pattern, contributing to a playful tone. Imagery - Vivid, often humorous descriptions of the alphabet "stew." Personification - Treating the letters as if they are alive, interacting in a fun way. Repetition - Repeating sounds and phrases for emphasis and rhythm. Title Justification: Metaphor of "Stew": Letters are mix...
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Class - IX: Clue line Questions (HOTS/VBQ)

Q1: " The Beggar is a story of human transformation."  Do you agree with the statement? Mention some instances along with the central idea of the story. Ans: The Beggar is a short story written by Anton Chekhov. The story is about Lushkoff who transforms into a civil person and gains his identity at the end of the story. Yes, " The Beggar" is a story of human transformation. Lushkoff, initially a deceitful, drunken beggar, experiences change after meeting a compassionate lawyer Sergie. The lawyer offers him work, which helps Lushkoff regain his dignity and self-respect. Over time, he stops drinking and embraces the value of honest labour. By the story's end, Lushkoff, who once relied on others, transforms into a more responsible and self-reliant individual. This transformation emphasises the power of support and the potential for change in every human being. Olga also contributes to his transformation by being kind to him. The story's central idea is person...

Class -XI : [Reading Skills] Note Making and Summarising

                                                            Class -XI : Reading Skills Note Making and Summarising   Note-making is an advanced writing skill which is acquiring increasing importance due to knowledge explosion which requires an individual to remember at least the main points of any given subject. Making notes is a complex activity which combines several skills. Note-making is useful as it saves time, energy and the space at the working place, while attending a lecture at school or in college, in a meeting etc. It enhances the confidence to revise the topic whenever we want. Note-making basically involves noting the main points of whatever is read or heard, as one cannot be expected to remember all that one has read.   Types of Passages   The Note-making passage could be any...

Class -VII Syllabus

 Class - VII (Term - I Portion)  [Reading Skills]   Reading comprehension   (Unseen Passage and Poem)   [English Grammar]   Chapter - 1: Noun   Chapter - 2: Pronoun   Chapter – 3: Sentences    Chapter – 4: Transformation of Sentences     Chapter - 5: Verbs    Chapter - 6: Adjectives     Chapter – 7: Adverbs   Chapter - 11: Determiners      [Writing Skills]   Diary Entry   Notice Writing   Summary Writing   Formal and Informal Letter Writing   [Literature- Raintree Coursebook]   Unit -1   Chapter - 1: Hanuman and I by Rupa Gupta   Chapter - 2: The Outlaws' Report by Richmal Crompton     Hero by Rabindranath Tagore   Unit - 2  Chapter - 3: Wildlife in a City Pond by Ashish Kothari     Chapter - 4: Playing with Gorillas...