Afternoon on a hill
ACTIVITIES
1. Answer the following questions:
(a) What are the few things that the poet will see while standing on a hill in the afternoon?
Ans: The poet will see cliffs, clouds, the wind bowing down the grass, and the grass rising again.
(b) When will the grass bow down and rise again?
Ans: The grass will bow down when the wind blows over it and rise again after the wind passes.
(c) What will the poet do on the hill in the afternoon?
Ans: The poet will touch a hundred flowers without picking any, look at the cliffs and clouds, and watch the grass bow down and rise again.
(d) When will the poet go home?
Ans: The poet will go home when the lights begin to appear from the town.
(e) Why do you think the poet will not pick any flowers?
Ans: The poet will not pick any flowers because she loves and respects nature and wants to enjoy its beauty without harming it.
2. Write down the stanza from the poem that you like the most:
Ans:
I will be the gladdest thing
Under the sun!
I will touch a hundred flowers
And not pick one.
3. Identify and write the stanza number next to each explanation:
(i) The poet will look at cliffs and clouds and watch how the grass bows down because of the wind and rises again the next moment.
Ans: Stanza 2.
(ii) The lights will begin to show up from the town when it gets dark. The poet will identify the light that belongs to her place and return home.
Ans: Stanza 3.
(iii) The poet will climb a hill in the afternoon. She will be happy to do so. She will see and touch the flowers that are in abundance on the hill. But she will not pick a single flower.
Ans: Stanza 1.
4. Match the following:
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| The poet | Will be on a hill in the afternoon |
| A lot of flowers | Are on the hill |
| The grass | Bows down and rises again |
| Lights | Show up from the town |
5. Discuss with your friends what you have understood from the poem and share with your class.
Ans: The poem is about the joy and beauty of nature. The poet feels very happy while spending time on a hill in the afternoon. She touches the flowers but does not pick them because she respects nature. She watches the wind bend the grass and sees it rise again. When it becomes dark and the lights of the town appear, she returns home. The poem teaches us to love and enjoy nature without harming it.
6. Write the rhyming words from the poem for the ones given below:
| Word | Rhyming Words |
|---|---|
| Brown | Down, Town |
| Skies | Rise, Eyes |
| Run | Sun, One |
7. Write down a few sets of words using alliteration.
Ans:
(a) Tall towers.
(b) Busy bees.
(c) Silly songs.
(d) Whispering winds.
(e) Happy hearts.
(f) Bright butterflies.
(g) Dancing daisies.
(h) Laughing leaves.
8. (a) Besides happiness, nature gives us a lot of other things. Write down a few such things:
Ans:
(i) Fresh air.
(ii) Food.
(iii) Water.
(iv) Peace.
(v) Shade.
(vi) Natural resources.
(b) Observe nature around you. What attracts you?
Ans: I love watching birds chirping in the morning and butterflies flying around colourful flowers. I also enjoy seeing trees swaying gently in the wind. The sound of raindrops on leaves and the beautiful colours of the sunset attract me greatly.
9. Look at the picture and write a description about it.
Ans: The picture shows a bright sunny morning with a beautiful sunrise. The sky is filled with vibrant colours, creating a breathtaking view. The flowers are in full bloom and the birds are chirping happily on the tree branches. The flowing water shines in the sunlight. The whole scene looks peaceful, fresh and beautiful. It truly shows nature at its best.
10. Find words related to nature in the grid and encircle them.
Ans: Cloud, Wind, Grass, Flower and Bird.
Now, make sentences using each word:
(i) Cloud: Dark clouds covered the sky before the rain.
(ii) Wind: The wind made the leaves move gently.
(iii) Grass: The grass in the field was covered with dew.
(iv) Flower: The garden is full of colourful flowers.
(v) Bird: I love to hear the birds chirping in the morning.
11. (a) Discuss with your friend how you can take care of nature.
Ans:
(i) Plant More Trees: We should plant more trees to keep the air clean and provide shelter to birds and animals.
(ii) Save Water: We should use water carefully and avoid wasting it.
(iii) Avoid Littering: We should always throw waste in dustbins and keep our surroundings clean.
(iv) Reduce Plastic Use: We should use reusable bags instead of plastic bags.
(v) Protect Wildlife: We should not harm birds and animals or destroy their habitats.
(vi) Recycle and Reuse: We should recycle and reuse useful materials to reduce waste.
(vii) Conserve Energy: We should switch off lights and fans when they are not in use.
(b) Choose the appropriate words or phrases for nurturing a plant.
Ans:
- Weeding
- Providing nutrients
- Watering regularly
- Protecting from pests and diseases
- Ensuring sufficient sunlight
- Fencing
12. (a) Draw a scenery.
Ans: Students do it themselves.
(b) Describe the picture to your friend without showing it.
Ans: I have drawn a beautiful green hill with a bright sun above it. There is a big tree near the hill and many colourful flowers around it. A clear river flows beside the hill. There are a few white clouds and birds flying in the blue sky.
13. (a) Read these words aloud.
Ans: Students read the words aloud by themselves.
(b) Write the words in the correct boxes according to the pronunciation of the letter ‘i’.
| Box A – ‘i’ as in ‘hill’ | Box B – ‘i’ as in ‘rise’ |
|---|---|
| Hill | Rise |
| Cliff | Lights |
| Thing | Mine |
| Pick | Line |
| Wind | Smile |
| Clip | Slide |
Let’s learn some grammar
14. Find words belonging to different word classes from the poem.
(a) Noun: hill, sun, flowers, cliffs, clouds, wind, grass, town, lights.
(b) Pronoun: I, one.
(c) Adjective: gladdest, hundred.
(d) Verb: touch, look, watch, bow, rise, show, mark.
15. (a) Comparative and superlative degrees of adjectives:
| Positive Degree | Comparative Degree | Superlative Degree |
|---|---|---|
| Cold | Colder | Coldest |
| Light | Lighter | Lightest |
| Clean | Cleaner | Cleanest |
| Bright | Brighter | Brightest |
| Tall | Taller | Tallest |
Ans: Students read aloud by themselves.
(b) Complete the following table:
| Positive Degree | Comparative Degree | Superlative Degree |
|---|---|---|
| Quiet | Quieter | Quietest |
| Safe | Safer | Safest |
| Slow | Slower | Slowest |
(c) Which picture do you like more and why?
Ans: I like Picture 1 more because it looks greener, cleaner and more beautiful than Picture 2. The trees are full of leaves, the grass is green and the flowers are blooming. The environment also looks peaceful and pleasant.
Ways to protect nature:
(i) Plant more trees.
(ii) Save water.
(iii) Keep the surroundings clean.
(iv) Reduce the use of plastic.
(v) Protect birds and animals.
(vi) Recycle and reuse materials.
16. Write down two sentences stating the activities that you will do tomorrow. Use ‘will’ or ‘shall’.
Ans:
(i) I will complete my homework in the morning.
(ii) I shall visit my friend in the evening.
Write down what you usually do in the morning. Use simple present tense.
Ans:
(i) I wake up early and brush my teeth.
(ii) I have breakfast with my family.
(iii) I go to school on weekdays.
17. Listen to the announcement and fill in the blanks.
(a) The art competition will be held on the occasion of Children’s Day.
(b) The theme of the competition is Nature and Environment.
(c) The competition will start at 10:00 a.m.
(d) The students have to bring the necessary art materials.
(e) The school authority will provide only drawing sheets.
(f) Three winners from each group will be awarded.
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