Pranshu's English Classroom (CBSE)

Central Idea:  The story is about a scientist who becomes invisible using a special formula but misuses his power, leading to trouble and fear among people. Themes: Misuse of science Power and responsibility Isolation Fear of the unknown Message:  Science should be used wisely and for good purposes. If misused, it can harm others and lead to one's downfall. Character Traits of Griffin (The Invisible Man): Clever – Invented a way to become invisible. Selfish – Used his power to scare and hurt others. Reckless – Didn’t think about the results of his actions. Dangerous – Committed crimes without caring about people. HOTS (Higher Order Thinking Skills) Question: Q1: What could Griffin have done differently after becoming invisible to avoid trouble? A: He could have used his power to help people or informed scientists to study it safely, instead of using it for crime. VBQ (Value-Based Question): Q2: What value do we learn from Griffin’s st...

The Owl and the Sparrow  by Oliver Herford (Summary Only For Reading)  In this playful and humorous scene, Mr. Owl and Mr. Sparrow have a comical disagreement about when it’s appropriate to sleep. Mr. Owl wakes up after dark, feeling groggy and ready for breakfast. Mr. Sparrow arrives and is surprised to see Mr. Owl awake at night. He advises Mr. Owl to go back to sleep because, according to him, night is meant for sleeping. Mr. Owl disagrees strongly, claiming that night is the time to be awake and that the day is for sleeping. The two birds engage in a spirited argument, with Mr. Sparrow insisting that sleeping at night is normal, while Mr. Owl finds this idea ridiculous. The argument becomes more heated, with the birds hurling insults at each other. Mr. Sparrow climbs higher on the branches to distance himself, but continues to argue. The disagreement escalates to the point where Mr. Owl challenges Mr. Sparrow to defend himself. This scene humorously highlights the differen...

  Literature RTC 1 "Camel, O Camel, come out and trot like the rest of us." "Humph!" said the Camel and the Horse went away and told the Man. Who said these lines to the Camel?                                                                 1 What work did the Horse want the Camel to do?                                           1 How did the Camel reply, and what does it show about his nature?         ...

  Modals Modals : Modals are auxiliary (helping) verbs used to express ability, permission, possibility, necessity, advice, obligation, requests, or future predictions. They are used before the main verb in a sentence and do not change form according to the subject. Common modals include: Can / Could – ability, permission, possibility Will / Would – future prediction, polite requests, offers, hypothetical situations Shall / Should – suggestions, obligation, future actions May / Might – permission, possibility Must – necessity, strong obligation Ought to – advice, obligation May – permission, possibility Would – polite requests, hypothetical situations, future in the past 1. Types and Usage of Modals 1. Can / Could Can is used to express ability or permission in the present or future. Example: She can speak Spanish. Example: You can go out after you finish your homework. Could is the past form of can , and i...

  ASL Speaking Task – Grade 12 Instructions: Each student will choose one of the following topics and speak for 2 minutes. Organise your thoughts clearly and use suitable examples. Focus on fluency, clarity, and confidence. Marking Scheme (10 Marks): 1.         Fluency & Coherence – 3 2.         Vocabulary & Expression – 2 3.         Pronunciation & Clarity – 2 4.         Content & Organisation – 3 Topics: 1. Online Learning vs Traditional Classroom Learning Flexibility and accessibility Lack of face-to-face interaction Impact on student discipline and social skills Your personal preference and why 2. Climate Change and Our Responsibility Causes of climate change Impact on daily life and the planet Role of individuals and governments ...