7th English
Unit_2
- Complete Teaching Notes on this UNIT
- Glossary
- Comprehension Check
- Working with the Text
- Working with the language
- Speaking and Writing
- Working with the poem
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1. Glossary of ‘A Gift of Chappals’
|
Sl. No. |
Word / phrase |
Meaning in English |
|
1 |
Scrawny
|
Thin |
|
2 |
Kitten |
The baby cat |
|
3 |
Patti |
Grandmother (in Tamil) |
|
4 |
Throw
herself of the scent |
Mislead her so that she won’t understand the real
purpose |
|
5 |
Suspicious |
Doubtful |
|
6 |
Lion’s
mane |
Growth of long hair on the neck of a lion |
|
7 |
Descendant
|
A person came from a particular ancestor |
|
8 |
Giggle
|
Laugh in a child-like way |
|
9 |
Twig |
A small thin branch of a tree |
|
10 |
Stowaway |
Someone who hides himself/herself in a ship or aircraft
to travel unnoticed |
|
11 |
Weird |
Strange or unusual |
|
12 |
Fringe
of hair |
The hair that is hanging as a bunch |
|
13 |
Beringed |
Wearing a ring |
|
14 |
Choked
|
Severe difficulty in breathing |
|
15 |
Blisters |
Boils/bubbles on the skin, from burns or rubbing |
|
16 |
Nod |
Moving the head slightly to give a signal |
|
17 |
Unappreciative |
Disapproving |
|
18 |
Scurried |
Moved hurriedly with short quick steps |
|
19 |
Brashly |
Confidently but in an aggressive way |
|
20 |
Clattered
off |
Gone off noisily |
Comprehension Check
(ref. pg.no.22)
Answer the following questions.
1.
What is
the secret that Meena shares with Mridu in the backyard?
Meena
shares a secret that they have brought a kitten home which has been found
outside the gate.
2.
How
does Ravi get milk for the kitten?
It is
very hard to get the milk for the kitten. If Patti (grandmother) observes
bringing milk outside for the kitten, she will not accept it. So, Ravi brings the milk for himself to drink
and pours half of it for the kitten without the notice of his grandmother.
3. Who does he say the kitten’s ancestors are? Do you believe
him?
He says
that the Mahabalipuram Rishi-Cat was the kitten's ancestor. He also says that
cats were worshipped in ancient Egypt. No, I don't believe him.
4.
Ravi
has a lot to say about M.P.Poonai. This shows that
(i)
he is
merely trying to impress Mridu.
(ii)
his
knowledge of history is sound.
(iii)
he has
a rich imagination.
(iv)
he is
an intelligent child.
Which of these statements do you agree or disagree?
I agree with all these statements because Ravi is trying to
impress Mridu. He is intelligent,
imaginative and sound in his knowledge of history.
5.
What
was the noise that startled Mridu and frightened Mahendran?
The
sound of the violin played by Lalli startled Mridu and frightened Mahendran
(the kitten)
Comprehension Check
(ref. pg.no.28)
1. The music master is making lovely music. Read aloud the sentence
in the text that expresses this idea.
The music master’s notes seemed to float up and settle perfectly into the
visible tracks of the melody.
2. Had the beggar come to Rukku Manni’s house for the first time?
Give reasons for your answer
No, the beggar has been coming to Rukku Manni’s house for the last week.
The beggar himself admitted this saying that he had survived for a week because
of their kindness.
3. “A sharp V-shaped line had formed between her
eyebrows.” What does it suggest to you about Rukku Manni’s mood?
The V-shaped
line formed between the eyebrows of Rukku Mani suggests that she was very
angry.
1.
Complete the following sentences.
ii) Ravi compares Lalli’s playing the violin to the derailing of a train going off track
iii) Trying to hide beneath the tray of chillies, Mahendran tipped a few chillies over himself.
iv) The teacher played a few notes on his violin and Lalli stumbled behind him on her violin
v) The beggar said that the kind ladies of the household have been very generous and helped him survive for a week
vi) After the lesson was over, the music teacher asked Lalli if she had seen his chappals.
The music teacher was a thin person.
He was a bald-headed man with a fringe of oiled hair falling around his ears.
He had an old-fashioned tuft. He had a shining gold chain on his neck and a
diamond ring in his hand. He was wearing a golden-bordered dhoti.
3. i) What makes Mridu conclude that the beggar has
no money to buy chappals?
The pink blisters on the
beggar’s bare feet made Mridu conclude that he didn’t have the money to buy
chappals.
ii) What does
she suggest to show her concern?
She suggested giving an old pair
of chappals to the beggar.
4.
i) What do you think Rukku Manni really wanted to
ask?
Rukku Manni wanted to ask the children
what they had done with the chappals.
ii) Why did she change her
question?
Because she was sure something was
wrong with the children.
iii) What did she think had
happened?
She thought that the children had
hidden the chappals.
5. On getting Gopu Mama’s
chappals, the music teacher tried not to look too happy. Why?
The music teacher was happy by getting
the new footwear but was trying to hide those feelings. He tried to show that
he was seriously upset with the loss of his footwear.
6. On getting a gift of
chappals, the beggar vanished in a minute. Why was he in such a hurry to leave?
Because the children gave them to him
without taking permission from the elders.
7. Walking towards the
kitchen with Mridu and Meena, Rukku Manni began to laugh. What made her laugh?
Rukku Manni was laughing imagining
Gopu Mama without his chappals. He had the habit of taking out his shoes
immediately after coming home and putting on those chappals.
Working with the Language
(ref. pg.no.30)
Connecting the sentence using ‘If’
1.
Rewrite each of the following pairs of sentences as
a single sentence. Use ‘If’ at the beginning of the sentence.
i)
Don’t tire yourself now. You won’t be able to work in the
evening.
Ans: If
you tire yourself now, you won't be able to work in the evening.
(ii)
Study regularly. You’ll do well in the examination.
Ans: If
you study regularly, you'll do well in the examination.
iii) Work
hard. You’ll pass the examination in the first division.
Ans: If
you work hard, you'll pass the examination in the first division.
iv)
Be polite to people. They’ll also be polite to you.
Ans: If
you are polite to people, they'll also be polite to you.
v)
Don’t tease the dog. It’ll bite you.
Ans: If you tease the dog, it'll bite you.
2.
Fill in the blanks in the following paragraphs.
Today is Sunday. I'm wondering whether
I should stay at home or go out. If I go
out, I will miss
the lovely Sunday lunch at home. If I stay
for lunch, I will miss
the Sunday film showing at Archana Theatre. I think I'll go out and see the
film, only to avoid getting too fat.
3.
Complete each sentence below by appropriately using
any one of the following.
i)
Don't go to the theatre if
you don't want to.
ii) He'll
post your letter if you want him to.
iii) Please
use my pen if you want to.
iv) He'll
lend you his umbrella if you want him to.
v) My
neighbour, Ramesh, will take you to the doctor if
you want him to.
vi)
Don't eat if you don't want to.
Speaking and Writing
(ref. pg.no.31 & 32)
1. Discuss in small groups
·
If
you want to give away something of your own to the needy, would it be better to
ask your elders first?
Ans: Yes,
it would be better to take permission from our elders first and then give it
away.
·
Is
there someone of your age in the family who is very talkative? Do you find
her/him interesting and impressive or otherwise? Share your ideas with others
in the group.
Ans: Yes,
I have such a friend who is very talkative. Yes, she is very interesting
because she can impress anyone, even the teachers, with the logic in her
talking.
·
Has
Rukku Manni done exactly the same as the children? In your opinion, then, is it
right for one party to blame the other?
Ans: No,
Rukku Manni hasn’t done exactly the same as the children. Since the children
were so kind, they gave the slippers without thinking but Rukku Manni gave the
slippers to the music master out of her responsibility. No, it is not right to
blame each other.
2. Read the following
Ask one another questions about
likes/dislikes/preferences/hobbies/personal characteristics. Use the following
questions and sentence openings.
(i)
What do you enjoy doing after school?
Ans: I enjoy playing with my friends
after school.
(ii) What
do you like in general?
Ans: In
general, I like reading comics.
(iii)
Do you play any games?
Ans: Yes, I
play volleyball.
(iv) Would you
mind if I listen to music after dinner?
Ans: No, I never mind if you listen to
music after dinner.
(v)
Will it be all right if I stay with you?
Ans: I feel
happy if you stay with me.
(vi) Is there
anything you dislike, particularly?
Ans: Yeah! I dislike people wasting
time in chatting.
(vii)
Do you like to attend parties?
Ans: Yes, I
do
(viii) Would you
say you are sure of staying with me?
Ans: I can
say I am sure of staying with you.
|
The
Rebel(poem) |
1.
Answer the Following Questions.
(i) If someone doesn’t wear a
uniform to school, what do you think the teacher will say?
Ans: The teacher will scold the
student.
(ii) When Everyone Wants a Clear
Sky, What Does the Rebel Want Most?
Ans: When everyone wants a clear sky,
the rebel wants heavy rain.
(iii) If the Rebel has a Dog for
a Pet, What is Everyone Else Likely to have?
Ans: Everyone else is likely to have
a cat as a pet.
(iv)
Why is it Good to Have Rebels?
Ans: We can learn from Rebels how we
shouldn’t be.
(v) Why is it Not Good to be a
Rebel Oneself?
Ans: It is not good to be a rebel
because it keeps us away from friends and family.
(vi)
Would You Like to Be a Rebel? If Yes, Why? If Not, Why Not?
Ans: No, I wouldn’t like to be a
Rebel because I need respect to keep my dignity.
2. Find in the Poem an Antonym (a
Word Opposite in Meaning) for Each of the Following Words.
· Long X Short
· Grow X Cut
· Quietness X Disturbance
· Sober X Fantastic
· Lost X Found
3. Find in the Poem Lines That Match
the Following. Read Both One After the Other.
(i) The rebel refuses to cut his
hair.
Ans: The rebel lets his hair grow
long.
(ii) He says cats are better.
Ans: The rebel expresses a
preference for cats.
(iii) He recommends dogs.
Ans: The rebel puts in a good word
for dogs.
(iv) He is unhappy because there
is no sun.
Ans: The rebel regrets the absence of
the sun.
(v) He is noisy on purpose.
Ans:
The rebel creates a disturbance.
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