Unit 3 Ch 18 Weeds in the Garden — English STD 5 — Question

Form groups of 5-8 and list the following.
Bad habits
Very harmful habits

 

Form groups. Discuss how one can be a good reader’. Use the points in the above passage in your discussion. Write down the points that show what makes a ‘good reader’.

Form groups of 5-8. Then make pairs of groups. Decide which group will be hosts and which will be guests. Arrange mock parties in the classroom so that the roles of hosts and guests can actually be played out.

An announcement can be made in every class, orally. Or, it can be put up on the school notice-board. Discuss and decide what method should be used for each of the announcements given here.

• Oral announcement
• Written notice
• Both

Form groups of 3. Read aloud the conversations in the story, each group presenting one piece of conversation.

Make a collection of Rangoli motifs and patterns.
Write about each motif or pattern in your own words –
it could just be a label or a description or some information or comment.

How can we help in the task of clearing or removing garbage.

Do people admit that they have bad habits?

Discuss the issue in groups of 4 or 5 and note down all good suggestions.
Resolve to follow them yourself. Some have been given below for your reference.

In what way can we help to reduce or minimize waste generation?
Discuss the issue in groups of 4 or 5 and note down all good suggestions.
Resolve to follow them yourself. Some have been given below for your reference.

• Don’t waste food.
• Take as much as you want but finish everything that’s on your plate.
• Don’t throw away broken or half-used things. Repair them and use them.
• Avoid things which can be used only once.
• For example: thermocol (polysterene) cups, plastic glasses, etc.
• Reuse !
• Recycle !

Discuss in groups of 5, the occasions on which you can use each of the following expressions. List at least 3 occasions each.
1. That’s true!
2. Wouldn’t it be lovely!
3. Just try stopping me!