Fifth std notes ( WRITE IN YOUR CW)

The Day the River spoke

               Learning Objective;   Able to explain and analyze the importance of education 

                          ‘’ You are too small, baby. May be later.’’  

             

Q1   .  How did mother console Janu about not going to school?

A.     Mother consoled Janu  by saying that her brother went to school because he was a boy and boys must learn early. Meena went to school because she was the headman’s daughter.

     ‘’ It’s a big building, shaped like a pencil’’

Q2. How did the teacher explain what a light house was?

A.    The teacher explained that the light house was a big building shaped like a big pencil, with a bright light at the top. The light shone very fast so that the ships at the sea, could see it clearly and sail safely.

Q3. Why do you think   Janu wanted to go to school?

A   .Janu wanted to go to school because she wanted to learn to read and write and do sums.

        ‘’You? Scared?’’

Q4. What were the things that Janu is not scared of?

A .Janu is not scared of the green lizard, the snake in the bamboo clump and the big trains rattling past the bridge.

Q5. Do you think Janu was a brave girl? Give reason

A. Yes, Janu was a brave girl. She did things all by herself. She went to school and spoke boldly in the class.