R/45 26 / 10 / 2021, 27 / 10 / 2021, 28 / 10 / 2021, 29 / 10 / 2021 ENGLISH GRAMMARCH:7 MODAL VERBSWhat are Modal Verbs?
Modal Verbs are a group of auxiliary (helping) verbs that are used to express a range offunctions, the chief of which are: ability, possibility, permission or obligation.
Example- You can pass if you study.
WATCH THE VIDEOS TO HELP US UNDERSTAND THE LESSON BETTER: EXPLAINED1. Read and explained the the whole of chapter 7.
2. All the exercises from A to G.
3. The different classes of Modal Verbs.
4. The purpose of Modal Verbs.
5. The usage of Modal Verbs in a sentence .
6. The Negated Modal Verbs and Contraction.
7. Characteristics of Modal Verbs.
8. Modal Verbs and its Tenses.
MAIN TEACHING:Oral and explanation online with some written work.1. The using of the correct Modal Verbs in sentences.
2. The classification of different Modal Verbs.3. All the exercises explained of chapter 7 with the help of images shown during the online class.
ASSIGNMENTS:- What are Modal Verbs? Explain with an example.
R/44 18 / 10 / 2021 ENGLISH LITERATURECh. 2 THE SILVER LININGWritten by Chaman Nahal
Synopsis of the Chapter.‘The Silver Lining’ is a story written by an Indian English novelist Chaman Nahal.
Chaman Nahal - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia The Silver Lining' describes the story of a handicapped child and their parents' unhappy moments, until a guest who is similarly handicapped brings a ray of hope into their child's life. His views about judging a man's outward appearance is that 'A happy man who puts on an appearance of happiness may be crushed deeply within; while an idiot may be truly happy.'
EXPLAINED:1. The revision of Ch 2 The Silver Lining.2. All the notes revised of Ch 2 and the reference to context on the blog.3. All the exercises revised that are on the blog along with some additional work.4. The explanation of the chapter done thoroughly and also helped the students who were having difficulty with certain topics.
MAIN TEACHING:
Oral and explanation online with some written work.
1. Explanation of the story of The Silver Lining and the important words to know of Ch 2
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Make sure all the notes are upto date and learnt well.
- Learn all the question and answers, reference to context and exercises of Ch 2.
- Learn all the words to know of Ch 2
NOW WATCH THE VIDEOS
Example- You can pass if you study.
EXPLAINED
1. Read and explained the the whole of chapter 7.
2. All the exercises from A to G.
3. The different classes of Modal Verbs.
4. The purpose of Modal Verbs.
5. The usage of Modal Verbs in a sentence .
6. The Negated Modal Verbs and Contraction.
7. Characteristics of Modal Verbs.
8. Modal Verbs and its Tenses.
MAIN TEACHING:
Oral and explanation online with some written work.
1. The using of the correct Modal Verbs in sentences.2. The classification of different Modal Verbs.
3. All the exercises explained of chapter 7 with the help of images shown during the online class.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- What are Modal Verbs? Explain with an example.
ENGLISH LITERATURE
Ch. 2 THE SILVER LINING
Written by Chaman Nahal
Synopsis of the Chapter.
‘The Silver Lining’ is a story written by an Indian English novelist Chaman Nahal.
Chaman Nahal - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia The Silver Lining' describes the story of a handicapped child and their parents' unhappy moments, until a guest who is similarly handicapped brings a ray of hope into their child's life. His views about judging a man's outward appearance is that 'A happy man who puts on an appearance of happiness may be crushed deeply within; while an idiot may be truly happy.'
EXPLAINED:
1. The revision of Ch 2 The Silver Lining.
2. All the notes revised of Ch 2 and the reference to context on the blog.
3. All the exercises revised that are on the blog along with some additional work.
4. The explanation of the chapter done thoroughly and also helped the students who were having difficulty with certain topics.
MAIN TEACHING:
Oral and explanation online with some written work.
1. Explanation of the story of The Silver Lining and the important words to know of Ch 2
Oral and explanation online with some written work.
1. Explanation of the story of The Silver Lining and the important words to know of Ch 2
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Make sure all the notes are upto date and learnt well.
- Learn all the question and answers, reference to context and exercises of Ch 2.
- Learn all the words to know of Ch 2
NOW WATCH THE VIDEOS
R/43 06 / 10 / 2021 ENGLISH LITERATURE
Synopsis of the Chapter.‘A Shot in the Dark’ is a short story by British writer Hector Hugh Munro (1870 – 1916). He is also known by the pen name Saki.
‘A Shot in the Dark’ is the story of Philip Sletherby who has lately befriended Mrs. Saltpen Jago, an affluent and influential lady. Sletherby intends to achieve a position in society using Mrs. Jago’s influence.
On a train journey to meet Mrs. Jago, Sletherby gets a young unkempt man named Bertie, as his travelling companion. Bertie claims to be Mrs. Jago’s second son. But Sletherby has his own doubts as the crest on Bertie does not match with that of Mrs. Jago. Moreover, he is not able to tell the correct colour of his mother’s hair. Bertie also asks to borrow 3 pounds, which Sletherby promptly refuses.
But later, after reaching Mrs. Jago’s estate, he finds that there are two crests for Mrs. Jago’s estate, one matching with the one he had seen on Bertie. He also learns that Mrs Jago had of late, changed the colour of her hair!
EXPLAINED:1. The revision of Ch 1 A Shot in the Dark.2. All the notes revised of Ch 1 and the reference to context on the blog.3. All the exercises revised that are on the blog along with some additional work.4. The explanation of the chapter done thoroughly and also helped the students who were having difficulty with certain topics.
MAIN TEACHING:
Oral and explanation online with some written work.
1. Explanation of the story of A Shot in the Dark and the important words to know of Ch 1
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Make sure all the notes are upto date and learnt well.
- Learn all the question and answers, reference to context and exercises of Ch 1.
- Learn all the words to know of Ch 1
ENGLISH LITERATURE
Ch. 1 A SHOT IN THE DARK
Synopsis of the Chapter.
‘A Shot in the Dark’ is a short story by British writer Hector Hugh Munro (1870 – 1916). He is also known by the pen name Saki.
‘A Shot in the Dark’ is the story of Philip Sletherby who has lately befriended Mrs. Saltpen Jago, an affluent and influential lady. Sletherby intends to achieve a position in society using Mrs. Jago’s influence.
On a train journey to meet Mrs. Jago, Sletherby gets a young unkempt man named Bertie, as his travelling companion. Bertie claims to be Mrs. Jago’s second son. But Sletherby has his own doubts as the crest on Bertie does not match with that of Mrs. Jago. Moreover, he is not able to tell the correct colour of his mother’s hair. Bertie also asks to borrow 3 pounds, which Sletherby promptly refuses.
But later, after reaching Mrs. Jago’s estate, he finds that there are two crests for Mrs. Jago’s estate, one matching with the one he had seen on Bertie. He also learns that Mrs Jago had of late, changed the colour of her hair!
EXPLAINED:
1. The revision of Ch 1 A Shot in the Dark.
2. All the notes revised of Ch 1 and the reference to context on the blog.
3. All the exercises revised that are on the blog along with some additional work.
4. The explanation of the chapter done thoroughly and also helped the students who were having difficulty with certain topics.
MAIN TEACHING:
Oral and explanation online with some written work.
1. Explanation of the story of A Shot in the Dark and the important words to know of Ch 1
Oral and explanation online with some written work.
1. Explanation of the story of A Shot in the Dark and the important words to know of Ch 1
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Make sure all the notes are upto date and learnt well.
- Learn all the question and answers, reference to context and exercises of Ch 1.
- Learn all the words to know of Ch 1
R/42 06 / 10 / 2021 ENGLISH POETRYPoems 1, 2Poem by Walt Whitman
Walt Whitman (1819 - 1892) was a poet who worked as a journalist, a teacher and agovernment clerk. His major work, Leaves of Grass, was a volume of poems that hekept adding to throughout his life. He wrote in free verse and, although he did notinvent it, he is known as 'the father of free verse'. Whitman continues to be one of themost influential American poets.
ENGLISH POETRY
Poems 1, 2
Poem by Walt Whitman
Walt Whitman (1819 - 1892) was a poet who worked as a journalist, a teacher and a
government clerk. His major work, Leaves of Grass, was a volume of poems that he
kept adding to throughout his life. He wrote in free verse and, although he did not
invent it, he is known as 'the father of free verse'. Whitman continues to be one of the
most influential American poets.
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Poem 2
Rabindranath TagoreRabindranath Tagore is a poet from Bengal. Born in 1861 he wrote poems in Bangla and in English. Tagore was the only Indian to be awarded the Nobel Prize which he won in 1913 for literature for his collection of songs called Gitanjali. Tagore also had the honour of being the composer of the Indian National Anthem, 'Jana Gana Mana'.
Summary Of The Poem.The poet is appealing to God to waken his countrymen to clear reason, truth and understanding. He is asking God to show people of the world the way to a better life. Speaking of freedom from colonization and what it takes to achieve that. The poet wants a place where people will be fearless.
EXPLAINED: - Revision of poems 1, 2 .
- All notes revised of poems 1, 2 along with the reference to context question and answers.
- All the exercises from the reader and all the extended exercises given in the blog.
- Revision of all word meanings of poems 1, 2 on pgs 19, 24.
- The revision of the summary of the poems.
MAIN TEACHING
Oral and explanation online with some written work
1. Explain the poems thoroughly.
2. The summary of the poems with its meaning.
3. Meanings of the stanza’s in the poems.
ASSIGNMENTS- Make sure all the notes of poems 1, 2 are all upto date and learnt.
- Learn all the words to know of poems 1, 2
- Revise for the Half Yearly Examination in October.
NOW WATCH THE VIDEOS TO HELP YOU UNDERSTAND THE POEM BETTER.
NOW WATCH THE VIDEO
Poem 2
Rabindranath Tagore
Rabindranath Tagore is a poet from Bengal. Born in 1861 he wrote poems in Bangla and in English. Tagore was the only Indian to be awarded the Nobel Prize which he won in 1913 for literature for his collection of songs called Gitanjali. Tagore also had the honour of being the composer of the Indian National Anthem, 'Jana Gana Mana'.
Summary Of The Poem.
The poet is appealing to God to waken his countrymen to clear reason, truth and understanding. He is asking God to show people of the world the way to a better life. Speaking of freedom from colonization and what it takes to achieve that. The poet wants a place where people will be fearless.
EXPLAINED:
- Revision of poems 1, 2 .
- All notes revised of poems 1, 2 along with the reference to context question and answers.
- All the exercises from the reader and all the extended exercises given in the blog.
- Revision of all word meanings of poems 1, 2 on pgs 19, 24.
- The revision of the summary of the poems.
MAIN TEACHING
Oral and explanation online with some written work
1. Explain the poems thoroughly.
2. The summary of the poems with its meaning.
3. Meanings of the stanza’s in the poems.
ASSIGNMENTS
- Make sure all the notes of poems 1, 2 are all upto date and learnt.
- Learn all the words to know of poems 1, 2
- Revise for the Half Yearly Examination in October.
NOW WATCH THE VIDEOS TO HELP YOU UNDERSTAND THE POEM BETTER.
R/41 05/10/2021 ENGLISH LITERATUREChapter 3: THE WORLD-RENOWNED NOSEWritten by Vaikom Muhammad Basheer
Synopsis of the Chapter.The World-Renowned Nose is a satire in which a person grows a nose to such a length that individuals who at the start saw it was revolted by the sight. The man's Nose became a supplier of despair and humility for him. Because of the Polemic nose, the young man became a millionaire, an actor, and a politician. Besides, his long nose brought him trouble also.The author is making fun of the way in which we make heroes out of various people from different walks of life. It is easy for such people to gain prominent position in society. It is also easy for such people to fall from grace.
EXPLAINED:1. The revision of Ch 3 The World-Renowned Nose.2. All the notes revised of Ch 3 and the reference to context on the blog.3. All the exercises revised that are on the blog along with some additional work.4. The explanation of the chapter done thoroughly and also helped the students who were having difficulty with certain topics.
MAIN TEACHING:
Oral and explanation online with some written work.
1. Explanation of the story of The World-Renowned Nose and the important words to know of Ch 3.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Make sure all the notes are upto date and learnt well.
- Learn all the question and answers, reference to context and exercises of Ch 3.
- Learn all the words to know of Ch 3
ENGLISH LITERATURE
Chapter 3: THE WORLD-RENOWNED NOSE
Written by Vaikom Muhammad Basheer
Synopsis of the Chapter.
The World-Renowned Nose is a satire in which a person grows a nose to such a length that individuals who at the start saw it was revolted by the sight. The man's Nose became a supplier of despair and humility for him. Because of the Polemic nose, the young man became a millionaire, an actor, and a politician. Besides, his long nose brought him trouble also.
The author is making fun of the way in which we make heroes out of various people from different walks of life. It is easy for such people to gain prominent position in society. It is also easy for such people to fall from grace.
EXPLAINED:
1. The revision of Ch 3 The World-Renowned Nose.
2. All the notes revised of Ch 3 and the reference to context on the blog.
3. All the exercises revised that are on the blog along with some additional work.
4. The explanation of the chapter done thoroughly and also helped the students who were having difficulty with certain topics.
MAIN TEACHING:
Oral and explanation online with some written work.
1. Explanation of the story of The World-Renowned Nose and the important words to know of Ch 3.
Oral and explanation online with some written work.
1. Explanation of the story of The World-Renowned Nose and the important words to know of Ch 3.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Make sure all the notes are upto date and learnt well.
- Learn all the question and answers, reference to context and exercises of Ch 3.
- Learn all the words to know of Ch 3
R/40 04/10/2021 ENGLISH GRAMMARCHS 5, 6
What is a Subject - Verb Agreement?Subject - Verb Agreement simply means the subject and verb must agree in number. This means both need to be singular or both need to be plural.
EXAMPLE:- The student or the committee members write everyday.
NOW LET'S FIRST WATCH THESE VIDEOS TO HELP US UNDERSTAND THE LESSON BETTER:
R/40
04/10/2021
ENGLISH GRAMMAR
CHS 5, 6
What is a Subject - Verb Agreement?
Subject - Verb Agreement simply means the subject and verb must agree in number. This means both need to be singular or both need to be plural.
The student or the committee members write everyday.
NOW LET'S FIRST WATCH THESE VIDEOS TO HELP US UNDERSTAND THE LESSON BETTER:
CH- 6 Non-Finite Verbs
What are Non-finite Verbs?Non-Finite Verbs are those verbs who's form is not bound or determined by the number and person of the subject in the sentence. Although they have the appearance of a verb, they do not perform the function of a verb and are used as nouns, adjectives or adverbs.EXAMPLE:
She wants to go to England.
EXPLAINED:1. Revision of Chs 5, 6.2. Orally questions discussed with students that were having difficulty with certain topics.3. All the exercises revised of Ch 5, 6
MAIN TEACHING:Oral and Explanation Online with some written work.1. Verbs explained in detail along with its uses.
ASSIGNMENTS:Make sure all the exercises are upto date and revised thoroughly.
CH- 6 Non-Finite Verbs
What are Non-finite Verbs?
Non-Finite Verbs are those verbs who's form is not bound or determined by the number and person of the subject in the sentence. Although they have the appearance of a verb, they do not perform the function of a verb and are used as nouns, adjectives or adverbs.
EXAMPLE:
She wants to go to England.
She wants to go to England.
EXPLAINED:
1. Revision of Chs 5, 6.
2. Orally questions discussed with students that were having difficulty with certain topics.
3. All the exercises revised of Ch 5, 6
MAIN TEACHING:
Oral and Explanation Online with some written work.
1. Verbs explained in detail along with its uses.
ASSIGNMENTS:
Make sure all the exercises are upto date and revised thoroughly.
R/39 01/10/2021 ENGLISH POETRY Poem 3 ON THE GRASSHOPPER AND CRICKETPoem By John KeatsTheme: Nature
Let us first listen and understand the poem with correct pronunciation: ABOUT THE POET: John Keats (1795 - 1821), is considered one of the greatest of English poets. The son of a livery stable keeper, Keats attended school at Enfield, England. At the age of sixteen he was apprenticed to a surgeon. Keats gave up surgery to write poetry. His first volume of poems appeared in 1817. It included 'I Stood Tip-toe Upon a Little Hill', 'Sleep and Poetry', and the famous sonnet 'On First Looking Into Chapman's Homer'. In the selected poem we get a good idea of Keats' love for nature, and his knowledge of it at first hand. Summary Of The Poem This is a fine sonnet and symbolic poem in which the grasshopper is a symbol of hot summer and the cricket is of very cold winter. The poet showcases before the reader the constant music of nature. The poem depicts the continuity of the endless flow of sweet music irrespective of change of weather season or day – night.
EXPLAINED: - Revision of poem 3 On the Grasshopper and Cricket.
- All notes revised of poem 3 along with the reference to context question and answers.
- All the exercises from the reader and all the extended exercises given in the blog.
- Revision of all word meanings of poem 3 on pg 40.
- The revision of the summary of the poem.
MAIN TEACHING
Oral and explanation online with some written work
1. Explain the poem thoroughly.
2. The summary of the poem with its meaning.
3. Meanings of the stanza’s in the poem.
ASSIGNMENTS- Make sure all the notes of poem 3 are all upto date and learnt.
- Learn all the words to know of poem 3
- Revise for the Half Yearly Examination in October.
Poem 3 ON THE GRASSHOPPER AND CRICKET
Poem By John Keats
Theme: Nature
Let us first listen and understand the poem with correct pronunciation:
ABOUT THE POET:
John Keats (1795 - 1821), is considered one of the greatest of English poets. The son of a livery stable keeper, Keats attended school at Enfield, England. At the age of sixteen he was apprenticed to a surgeon. Keats gave up surgery to write poetry. His first volume of poems appeared in 1817. It included 'I Stood Tip-toe Upon a Little Hill', 'Sleep and Poetry', and the famous sonnet 'On First Looking Into Chapman's Homer'. In the selected poem we get a good idea of Keats' love for nature, and his knowledge of it at first hand.
Summary Of The Poem
This is a fine sonnet and symbolic poem in which the grasshopper is a symbol of hot summer and the cricket is of very cold winter. The poet showcases before the reader the constant music of nature. The poem depicts the continuity of the endless flow of sweet music irrespective of change of weather season or day – night.
EXPLAINED:
- Revision of poem 3 On the Grasshopper and Cricket.
- All notes revised of poem 3 along with the reference to context question and answers.
- All the exercises from the reader and all the extended exercises given in the blog.
- Revision of all word meanings of poem 3 on pg 40.
- The revision of the summary of the poem.
MAIN TEACHING
Oral and explanation online with some written work
1. Explain the poem thoroughly.
2. The summary of the poem with its meaning.
3. Meanings of the stanza’s in the poem.
ASSIGNMENTS
- Make sure all the notes of poem 3 are all upto date and learnt.
- Learn all the words to know of poem 3
- Revise for the Half Yearly Examination in October.
R/38 29 / 09 / 2021 ENGLISH COMPOSITIONChapters- 12, 17 REVISIONEXPLAINED:1. Revision of Chs 12 and 17.2. Exercised discussed with students that were having difficulty with certain topics.
MAIN TEACHING:
ASSIGNMENTS:- Make sure all the exercises are upto date and revised.
- Revise for the Half Yearly Examination in October.
ENGLISH COMPOSITION
Chapters- 12, 17
EXPLAINED:
1. Revision of Chs 12 and 17.
2. Exercised discussed with students that were having difficulty with certain topics.
MAIN TEACHING:
Oral and Explanation Online with some written work.
1. All the exercises of Chapters 12, 17 explained with demonstration via images.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Make sure all the exercises are upto date and revised.
- Revise for the Half Yearly Examination in October.
CH 12NOW WATCH THE VIDEO TO HELP YOU UNDERSTAND BETTER.
CH 17
CH 12
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CH 17
R/37 28/09/2021 ENGLISH GRAMMARCh. 4 VERBS
What is a Verb?A word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence, and forming the main part of a sentence, such as hear, become, happen.EXAMPLES:a. She ironed her dress.b. He drove to the mountains.
EXPLAINED:1. Revision of Ch 4.2. Orally questions discussed with students that were having difficulty with certain topics.3. All the exercises revised of Ch 44. Revision of different types of Verbs used in sentences.
MAIN TEACHING:Oral and Explanation Online with some written work.1. Verbs explained in detail along with its uses.
ASSIGNMENTS:- Make sure all the exercises are upto date and revised thoroughly.
ENGLISH GRAMMAR
Ch. 4 VERBS
A word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence, and forming the main part of a sentence, such as hear, become, happen.
EXAMPLES:
a. She ironed her dress.
b. He drove to the mountains.
EXPLAINED:
1. Revision of Ch 4.
2. Orally questions discussed with students that were having difficulty with certain topics.
3. All the exercises revised of Ch 4
4. Revision of different types of Verbs used in sentences.
MAIN TEACHING:
Oral and Explanation Online with some written work.
1. Verbs explained in detail along with its uses.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Make sure all the exercises are upto date and revised thoroughly.
WATCH THE VIDEOS TO HELP YOU BETTER UNDERSTAND THE EXERCISES:-
WATCH THE VIDEOS TO HELP YOU BETTER UNDERSTAND THE EXERCISES:-
R/36 27/09/2021 ENGLISH LITERATURE
CH 5. DREAMING OF THE DAWN WALL
SYNOPSIS OF THE CHAPTER: Dreaming of the dawn wall is the story of 2 Americans climbers Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson who stayed together for a total of 19 days on the 3000 foot wall in California. They faced all the weather challenges but kept on climbing with their specially made rock shoes. In the end through all the hardships they carried on with dedication and perseverance and managed to complete the climb.
NOW LET'S FIRST WATCH THESE VIDEOS TO HELP US UNDERSTAND THE LESSON BETTER:
EXPLAINED:1. The revision of Ch 5 Dreaming of the dawn wall.2. All the notes revised of Ch 5 and the reference to context on the blog.3. All the exercises revised that are on the blog along with some additional work.4. The explanation of the chapter done thoroughly and also helped the students who were having difficulty with certain topics.
MAIN TEACHING:
Oral and explanation online with some written work.
1. Explanation of the story of Dreaming of the dawn wall and the important words to know of Ch 5.ASSIGNMENTS:
- Make sure all the notes are upto date and learnt well.
- Learn all the question and answers, reference to context and exercises of Ch 5.
- Learn all the words to know of Ch 5
ENGLISH LITERATURE
CH 5. DREAMING OF THE DAWN WALL
CH 5. DREAMING OF THE DAWN WALL
SYNOPSIS OF THE CHAPTER: Dreaming of the dawn wall is the story of 2 Americans climbers Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson who stayed together for a total of 19 days on the 3000 foot wall in California. They faced all the weather challenges but kept on climbing with their specially made rock shoes. In the end through all the hardships they carried on with dedication and perseverance and managed to complete the climb.
NOW LET'S FIRST WATCH THESE VIDEOS TO HELP US UNDERSTAND THE LESSON BETTER:
EXPLAINED:
1. The revision of Ch 5 Dreaming of the dawn wall.
2. All the notes revised of Ch 5 and the reference to context on the blog.
3. All the exercises revised that are on the blog along with some additional work.
4. The explanation of the chapter done thoroughly and also helped the students who were having difficulty with certain topics.
MAIN TEACHING:
Oral and explanation online with some written work.
1. Explanation of the story of Dreaming of the dawn wall and the important words to know of Ch 5.
Oral and explanation online with some written work.
1. Explanation of the story of Dreaming of the dawn wall and the important words to know of Ch 5.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Make sure all the notes are upto date and learnt well.
- Learn all the question and answers, reference to context and exercises of Ch 5.
- Learn all the words to know of Ch 5
R/35 24/09/2021 English CompositionCH 18. The Sentence
What is a Simple Sentence?A simple sentence contains a single, complete independent clause with one finite verb and a single subject.EXAMPLE:I saw the most amazing sights in India.
EXPLAINED:1. The revision of Chapter.18.2. All the exercises from A - J.
MAIN TEACHING:Oral and explanation online with some written work.1. Classification of sentences based on structure.2. Different combinations of sentences and its uses.3. All the exercises explained of chapter 18 with the help of images shown during the online class.4. Students will interact during the online class.
ASSIGNMENTS:- Make sure all the exercises are upto date and revised.
- Revise for the Half Yearly Examination in October.
English Composition
CH 18. The Sentence
What is a Simple Sentence?
A simple sentence contains a single, complete independent clause with one finite verb and a single subject.
EXAMPLE:
I saw the most amazing sights in India.
EXPLAINED:
1. The revision of Chapter.18.
2. All the exercises from A - J.
MAIN TEACHING:
Oral and explanation online with some written work.
1. Classification of sentences based on structure.
2. Different combinations of sentences and its uses.
3. All the exercises explained of chapter 18 with the help of images shown during the online class.
4. Students will interact during the online class.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Make sure all the exercises are upto date and revised.
- Revise for the Half Yearly Examination in October.
R/34 22/09/2021 ENGLISH POETRYHOMELESS Poem 4 By Vikram Seth
ABOUT THE POET:Vikram Seth was born on 20 June, 1952 in Kolkata, West Bengal. After completing his schooling in India, he moved to England to take his A Levels. He studied Philosophy, politics and Economics at Oxford University and then pursued a PhD in Economics at Stanford University. Seth is a novelist and poet. He has received several awards for his writing, including the Padma Shri in India and a CBE in the UK. His poetry is celebrated as a significant contribution to the Indian English language poetry canon. Seth now lives near Salisbury, England, and in Jaipur India.
R/34
22/09/2021
ENGLISH POETRY
HOMELESS
Poem 4 By Vikram Seth
ABOUT THE POET:
Vikram Seth was born on 20 June, 1952 in Kolkata, West Bengal. After completing his schooling in India, he moved to England to take his A Levels. He studied Philosophy, politics and Economics at Oxford University and then pursued a PhD in Economics at Stanford University. Seth is a novelist and poet. He has received several awards for his writing, including the Padma Shri in India and a CBE in the UK. His poetry is celebrated as a significant contribution to the Indian English language poetry canon. Seth now lives near Salisbury, England, and in Jaipur India.
Summary Of The Poem.It describes the thoughts and feelings of a person who does not have a proper place to live of their own. The narrator envies people who live luxuriously in their own house with a sense of security and wishes that some day he would be able to do the same and provide security for his family even when he passes away.
First let us watch and listen attentively to this video to help us understand the poet and poem better.EXPLAINED:
1. Revision of poem 4 Homeless.
2. All notes revised of poem 4 along with the reference to context question and answers.
3. All the exercises from the reader and all the extended exercises given in the blog.
4. Revision of all word meanings of poem 4 on pg 65.
5. The revision of the summary of the poem.
MAIN TEACHING
Oral and explanation online with some written work
1. Explain the poem thoroughly.
2. The summary of the poem with its meaning.
3. Meanings of the stanza’s in the poem.
ASSIGNMENTS- Make sure all the notes of poem 4 are all upto date and learnt.
- Learn all the words to know of poem 4
- Revise for the Half Yearly Examination in October.
Summary Of The Poem.
It describes the thoughts and feelings of a person who does not have a proper place to live of their own. The narrator envies people who live luxuriously in their own house with a sense of security and wishes that some day he would be able to do the same and provide security for his family even when he passes away.
First let us watch and listen attentively to this video to help us understand the poet and poem better.
EXPLAINED:
1. Revision of poem 4 Homeless.
2. All notes revised of poem 4 along with the reference to context question and answers.
3. All the exercises from the reader and all the extended exercises given in the blog.
4. Revision of all word meanings of poem 4 on pg 65.
5. The revision of the summary of the poem.
MAIN TEACHING
Oral and explanation online with some written work
1. Explain the poem thoroughly.
2. The summary of the poem with its meaning.
3. Meanings of the stanza’s in the poem.
ASSIGNMENTS
- Make sure all the notes of poem 4 are all upto date and learnt.
- Learn all the words to know of poem 4
- Revise for the Half Yearly Examination in October.
R/33 21/09/2021 ENGLISH GRAMMARCh. 3 ADJECTIVES
What are Adjectives?Adjectives are words that describes nouns. They typically serve as a modifier of a noun to denote a quality of the thing named, to indicate its quantity or extent, or to specify a thing as distinct from something else.EXAMPLE:~ The big dog chased the car.~ The beautiful princess is wearing a purple gown.
EXPLAINED:1. Revision of Ch 3.2. Orally questions discussed with students that were having difficulty with certain topics.3. All the exercises revised of Ch 34. Revision of different types of Adjectives used in sentences.
MAIN TEACHING:Oral and Explanation Online with some written work.1. Adjectives explained in detail along with its uses.
ASSIGNMENTS:- Make sure all the exercises are upto date and revised thoroughly.
NOW WATCH THE VIDEOS.
ENGLISH GRAMMAR
Ch. 3 ADJECTIVES
What are Adjectives?
Adjectives are words that describes nouns. They typically serve as a modifier of a noun to denote a quality of the thing named, to indicate its quantity or extent, or to specify a thing as distinct from something else.
EXAMPLE:
~ The big dog chased the car.
~ The beautiful princess is wearing a purple gown.
EXPLAINED:
1. Revision of Ch 3.
2. Orally questions discussed with students that were having difficulty with certain topics.
3. All the exercises revised of Ch 3
4. Revision of different types of Adjectives used in sentences.
MAIN TEACHING:
Oral and Explanation Online with some written work.
1. Adjectives explained in detail along with its uses.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Make sure all the exercises are upto date and revised thoroughly.
NOW WATCH THE VIDEOS.
R/32 20/09/2021 ENGLISH COMPOSITION
CH 20. SENTENCE CONSTRUCTION AND SYNTHESIS 
What is a sentence?A sentence may be defined as a combination of words - groups (such as phrases and clauses), arranged in a particular order so as to make a statement, ask a question, utter an exclamation or express a command/request.EXPLAINED:1. Revision of ch 20 Sentence Construction and Synthesis.2. All the exercises revised of pages 122 on wards.3. The different types of errors of writing.4. Revision of run on sentences and their corrections.5. Revision of Comma/ Splice and its uses.6. Simple and Complex Sentences NOW LETS WATCH THESE VIDEOS BELOW TO HELP US UNDERSTAND THE CHAPTER EVEN BETTER.MAIN TEACHING:
ASSIGNMENTS:- Make sure all the exercises are upto date and revised.
- Revise for the Half Yearly Examination in October.
ENGLISH COMPOSITION
CH 20. SENTENCE CONSTRUCTION AND SYNTHESIS
CH 20. SENTENCE CONSTRUCTION AND SYNTHESIS
What is a sentence?
A sentence may be defined as a combination of words - groups (such as phrases and clauses), arranged in a particular order so as to make a statement, ask a question, utter an exclamation or express a command/request.
EXPLAINED:
1. Revision of ch 20 Sentence Construction and Synthesis.
2. All the exercises revised of pages 122 on wards.
3. The different types of errors of writing.
4. Revision of run on sentences and their corrections.
5. Revision of Comma/ Splice and its uses.
6. Simple and Complex Sentences
NOW LETS WATCH THESE VIDEOS BELOW TO HELP US UNDERSTAND THE CHAPTER EVEN BETTER.
MAIN TEACHING:
Oral and Explanation Online with some written work.
1. All the exercises of Chapter 20 explained with demonstration via images.
2. Sentence construction and synthesis.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Make sure all the exercises are upto date and revised.
- Revise for the Half Yearly Examination in October.
R/31 17/09/2021 ENGLISH LITERATURECH- 6 THE ANT-LION
EXPLAINED:1. The revision of Ch 6 The Ant Lion.2. All the notes revised of Ch 6 and the reference to context on the blog.3. All the exercises revised that are on the blog along with some additional work.4. The explanation of the chapter done thoroughly and also helped the students who were having difficulty with certain topics.
MAIN TEACHING:
Oral and explanation online with some written work.
1. Explanation of the story of The Ant Lion and the important words to know of Ch 6.
ASSIGNMENTS:- Make sure all the notes are upto date and learnt well.
- Learn all the question and answers, reference to context and exercises of Ch 6.
- Learn all the words to know of Ch 6
R/30 14 / 09 / 2021, 15 / 09 / 2021 ENGLISH GRAMMARCh. 2 PRONOUNS
What is a Pronoun?A pronoun is a word that is used instead of a noun or a noun phrase.For example - He agreed to look after the baby.EXPLAINED:1. All the exercises revised of ch 22. Orally question are discussed if any of the students are having difficulty with.3. The revision of classifications of different Pronouns.
MAIN TEACHING:Oral and Explanation Online with some written work.
TOPIC:- Pronouns explained in detail along with its uses.1. Personal Pronouns are used in a sentence or phrase that refers to a specific person or object.
ASSIGNMENTS:Make sure all the exercises and definitions of Ch 2 Pronouns are updated and revised thoroughly.
NOW WATCH THE VIDEOS.
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17/09/2021
ENGLISH LITERATURE
CH- 6 THE ANT-LION
EXPLAINED:
1. The revision of Ch 6 The Ant Lion.
2. All the notes revised of Ch 6 and the reference to context on the blog.
3. All the exercises revised that are on the blog along with some additional work.
4. The explanation of the chapter done thoroughly and also helped the students who were having difficulty with certain topics.
MAIN TEACHING:
Oral and explanation online with some written work.
1. Explanation of the story of The Ant Lion and the important words to know of Ch 6.
Oral and explanation online with some written work.
1. Explanation of the story of The Ant Lion and the important words to know of Ch 6.
ASSIGNMENTS:
- Make sure all the notes are upto date and learnt well.
- Learn all the question and answers, reference to context and exercises of Ch 6.
- Learn all the words to know of Ch 6
ENGLISH GRAMMAR
Ch. 2 PRONOUNS
What is a Pronoun?
A pronoun is a word that is used instead of a noun or a noun phrase.
For example - He agreed to look after the baby.
EXPLAINED:
1. All the exercises revised of ch 2
2. Orally question are discussed if any of the students are having difficulty with.
3. The revision of classifications of different Pronouns.
MAIN TEACHING:
Oral and Explanation Online with some written work.
TOPIC:- Pronouns explained in detail along with its uses.
1. Personal Pronouns are used in a sentence or phrase that refers to a specific person or object.
ASSIGNMENTS:
Make sure all the exercises and definitions of Ch 2 Pronouns are updated and revised thoroughly.
NOW WATCH THE VIDEOS.
R/29 13/09/2021 ENGLISH POETRYPOEM 6 THE WEST WINDPoem By John Masefield
John Masefield
EXPLAINED
1. Revision of poem 6 The West Wind.
2. All notes revised of poem 6 along with the reference to context question and answers.
3. All the exercises from the reader and all the extended exercises given in the blog.
4. Revision of all word meanings of poem 6 on pg 96.
5. The revision of the summary of the poem.
MAIN TEACHING
Oral and explanation online with some written work
1. Explain the poem thoroughly.
2. The summary of the poem with its meaning.
3. Meanings of the stanza’s in the poem.
ASSIGNMENTS- Make sure all the notes of poem 6 are all upto date and learnt.
- Learn all the words to know of poem 6
- Revise for the Half Yearly Examination in October.
ENGLISH POETRY
POEM 6 THE WEST WIND
Poem By John Masefield
John Masefield
EXPLAINED
1. Revision of poem 6 The West Wind.
2. All notes revised of poem 6 along with the reference to context question and answers.
3. All the exercises from the reader and all the extended exercises given in the blog.
4. Revision of all word meanings of poem 6 on pg 96.
5. The revision of the summary of the poem.
MAIN TEACHING
Oral and explanation online with some written work
1. Explain the poem thoroughly.
2. The summary of the poem with its meaning.
3. Meanings of the stanza’s in the poem.
ASSIGNMENTS
- Make sure all the notes of poem 6 are all upto date and learnt.
- Learn all the words to know of poem 6
- Revise for the Half Yearly Examination in October.
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06/09/2021, 07/09/2021, 08/09/2021 ENGLISH POETRYPOEM 5 THE LAST LESSON OF THE AFTERNOON
SUMMARYThe Last Lesson of the Afternoon by David Herbert Lawrence (1885-1930) expresses a mood of bitter desperation and disappointment at the lack of gratitude for a teacher’s work. The poet, who also happens a teacher, compares his students to hounds because they hate chasing knowledge. The teacher tried hard to motivate the students to learn, but he could not inspire them to learn. He feels that his teaching and the learning of the students are both useless because he can no longer haul them and urge them.
The poet describes very strongly what he feels and the inner turmoil he suffers. Finally, he thinks he won’t waste his soul and strength in teaching those students who show so much indifference to the study.
ABOUT THE POETDavid Herbert Lawrence (1885-1930) was an author, poet and painter. He is better known for his novels than his poetry. However, his poetry is of very high quality too.
'Last Lesson of the Afternoon' (1912) was written by Lawrence at the time he was teaching in Croydon (near London). Lawrence became disillusioned with the work. In England at this time, the government had made education compulsory. Many pupils had no desire to learn, but were still forced to attend school. He felt their time at school was futile; and his time, too, trying to teach them, was a waste. So he abandoned teaching and became a full-time author.
EXPLAIN1. Read and explain the poetry in detail.2. The summary of the poem3. Briefing of the poet D.H.Lawrence4. Words to know on page:825. Fill in the blanks from the poem.6. True and false.7. The explanation of the notes of the chapter.8. Reference to context question and answers
MAIN TEACHINGOral and explanation online with some written work.1. Explain the poem thoroughly.2. The analysis of each stanza of the poem.3. The meanings given in the poem.
ASSIGNMENTS. Learn the fist 3 stanzas of the poem on page:80. Learn all the words to know on page:82. Learn the last 2 stanzas of the poem on pages:80,81. Learn the following questions A-J. Answer the following reference to context question and answers on page:83 Ex2 (A-C).WATCH THE VIDEO TO HELP US UNDERSTAND THE LESSON BETTER.A. Fill in the blanks with the words given from the poem:-indifference, quarry, strength, description, weariness,punishment, blotted, kindle, haul, abyssa. of their insults in __________? -- i will not!--b. a __________ of a dog, or if they cant?c. when will the bell ring, and end this __________?d. it all goes down the same __________.e. of several insults of __________ pages, and scrawlf. then again on a __________ of knowledge they hate to hunt,g. i shall keep my __________ for myself; they cant keep theirs as well.h. their dross of __________; and take the tolli and __________ my will to a flame that shall consumej. i can __________ them an urge them no more.
B. True and False:-a. The gratitude of the students is what the poet is talking in this poem.b.The poet feels anger and frustration towards the pupils.c. David. H. Lawrence was a teacher before he became a poet.d. He speaks of his pupils in a very kind manner with loving names.e. By the end of the poem the teacher plans to give up teaching for good.
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01/09/2021, 03/09/2021 ENGLISH COMPOSITIONChapter 4: CONDITIONAL SENTENCES
What are Conditional Sentences?Conditional Sentences are statements discussing known factors or hypothetical situations and their consequences.EXPLAIN1. The whole of Chapter: 222. The different kinds of conditional sentences.3. Joining of condition an result in a sentence.4. The formation of complete and accurate conditional sentences.5. Rewriting of sentences correctly.6. All the exercises from A – D.WATCH THE VIDEO TO HELP US UNDERSTAND THE LESSON BETTER.
MAIN TEACHINGOral and explanation online with some written work.1. Understanding of conditionals2. Rewriting of sentences correctly3. Filling in and forming complete accurate conditional sentences.4. Completing of all exercises of Chapter: 225. All explanation done in class with the help of images and examples.
ASSIGNMENT
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27/08/2021, 31/08/2021 ENGLISH LITERATURE
Extreme weather or extreme climate events includes unexpected, unusual, severe orunseasonal weather that has been documented all around the world. The growingevidence suggests that human-induced global warming is increasing the intensity of some extreme weather events. Extreme weather has significant impact on human society as well as natural ecosystems.
EXPLAINED:1. The whole of Chapter 4.2. Words to know on page 59.3. Questions and answers on page 60.4. The exercises on Idioms with its meanings.5. How to answer questions with reference to context.6. Fill in the blanks.7. True or false.8. Match the following.9. Meanings from the dictionary.
MAIN TEACHING:Oral and Explanation Online with some written work.1. The different extreme weather conditions.2. Climate change.3. Natural disasters.
ASSIGNMENTS:
Read the full chapter.
Learn the first 6 words to know on page 59.
Learn the next 7 words to know on page 59.
Learn the last 6 words to know on page 59.
1. Answer the following questions.
a) What are three ways of shielding themselves from the weather that humans have created?
b) How have satellites helped scientists to measure temperatures in remote areas?
c) In what ways are parts of the world 'hostile' to humans?
d) What are weather stations?
e) What are some of the ways we can find relief from very hot weather?
f) Where and when was the hottest temperature recorded?
g) Why is it hard to live a normal life if the temperature gets extremely hot?
h) What is the average daily temperature in Oymyakon?
i) What is the driest place on earth and what makes it so dry?
j) What is unusual about the weather in the UK?
k) What are two positive things and two negative things about the large amount of rainfall in Meghalaya?
l) What is a rain shadow and what creates it?
m) Which two places mentioned in the text are affected by the mountains near them? How?
2. Answer the following questions with reference to context.
The landscape is so arid that scientists are very interested in studying it - because it is the place on earth that is most similar to the conditions on the planet Mars.
a) What does arid mean?
b) What place is being described here?
c) Why might it surprise people to learn that there is a desert here?
3. Read the sentences below and then match the idioms in bold with the correct meaning. 1. Anna isn't coming with us because she feels a little under the weather.2. Don't worry about me, I'm as right as rain after my knee operation.3. He has his head in the clouds if he seriously thinks he's going to get an award today.4. I thought my cake would win the bake-off until Jo turned up with a triple chocolate gateau and stole my thunder.5. I'm snowed under at work right now because two of my colleagues are on holiday.6. It was awkward in my new class until Adam broke the ice by telling us a joke.7. Our Science exam was a breeze. I'm sure i'll get top marks.8. Thanks for inviting me to play tennis but I can't this week. Can I take a rain check on that?9. The children were about to arrive for the party so she sat on the sofa with a cup of coffee enjoying the calm before the storm.10. The project has been put on ice until our boss decides what to do next.
1. Decline something now but offer to do it at a later date2. Not feeling well3. The quiet, peaceful period before a moment of great activity or mayhem4. To be out of touch of reality; to have ideas that may not be sensible or practical5. To be very easy to do6. To feel fine and healthy7. To have so much to do that you are having trouble doing it all8. To postpone for another day9. To say or do something to make someone feel relaxed or at ease in a social setting10. When someone takes attention away from someone else.
ANSWERS:
1 - 22 - 63 - 44 - 105 - 76 - 97 - 58 - 19 - 310 - 8
4. True or False a) Each part of the planet has one similar climate. FALSE
5. Fill in the blanks with the following words given. cold, sparsely, south, four, stations, storms,winter, hottest, Sahara desert, spiders
a) In some places four seasons are easy to identify whilst others there is a sudden jump from winter to summer.
b) Humans have to contend with heat, cold , rain, wind, storms and more.
c) Weather stations have been set up all over the world.
d) In 2013, spiders rained down on a town in Brazil.
e) The hottest and coldest parts of the world are sparsely inhabited.
f) The high temperature that day was partly due to winds from the south that blew in hot air from over the Sahara desert.
6. Match the following numbers with the alphabets taken from the chapter. a) Each part of the planet has its own cycles.b) Data helps scientists to analyzec) Where there is fresh water and treesd) Life is tough ine) Chile in South America
1. has a high plateau in the North of the country.2. the coldest regions of Russia.3. and predict the weather.4. there can be some relief from the heat.5. and variations in temperature.
ANSWERS:
a - 5b - 3c - 4d - 2e - 1
7. Learn the words and find meanings to the words given below from your dictionary. a) conditioningb) spectacularc) blizzardd) bizarree) fascinating f) dehydration
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23/08/2021, 24/08/2021, 25/08/2021 ENGLISH GRAMMAR
CH- 6 Non-Finite VerbsWhat are Non-finite Verbs?Non-Finite Verbs are those verbs who's form is not bound or determined by the number and person of the subject in the sentence. Although they have the appearance of a verb, they do not perform the function of a verb and are used as nouns, adjectives or adverbs.EXAMPLE:
She wants to go to England.EXPLAINED:
1. The whole of Chapter.6.
2. All the exercises from A - F.
3. Different kinds of Non-finite verbs.
4. Structure of Infinitives.
5. Meaning of Split Infinitive.
6. The uses of Bare Infinitive.
7. Classification of Gerunds and its suitability in sentences.
8. The meaning of Participles with its different forms.
9. The usage of appropriate Non-finite verbs. MAIN TEACHING:
Oral and explanation online with some written work.
1.The analysing of Non-finite verb in different participles of structure.
2. All the exercises explained of chapter 6 with the help of images shown during the online class.
3. The students will interact with discussion during the online class.
ASSIGNMENTS:
What are Non-finite verbs? explain with an example.
R/24 10/08/2021, 11/08/2021 ENGLISH POETRYPOEM 6 THE WEST WINDPoem By John MasefieldABOUT THE POETJohn Masefield (1878 - 1967) was born in England. Early on, Masefield embarked on a wandering life which took him to America. Before he reached his twentieth birthday he retired to England with a wealth of experience of people, places and life on the sea. He worked for some time for a newspaper, and in 1902 he began to write poems and stories. John became an internationally successful lecturer and was appointed as England’s poet laureate, a position he held for nearly forty years. He actively wrote and published until he was 88 years old.
SUMMARY OF THE POEMIn this poem, the poet describes with very poetic imagery of birds, how the west wind is different from other winds’ It’s a warm wind, full of bird’s cries….The voices seem to presume that the poet’s heart is sorrowful, bruised and sore. The poet is reminded of his homeland when he hears the west wind blowing. The west wind brings back memories of the beauties of nature, and seems to speak to him, calling him ‘brother’, to entice him home. The message is one which can be understood by any one who has been away from home for a long time.
EXPLAINED
1. Read and explained the chapter in detail.
2. Words to know on page 96.
3. Questions and answers on page 96.
4. Reference with context on page 96 and 97.
5. A briefing about the poet.
6. Fill in the blanks.
7. True or false.
8. The summary of the poem.
MAIN TEACHING
Oral and explanation online with some written work
1. Explain the poem thoroughly.
2. The summary of the poem with its meaning.
3. Meanings of the stanza’s in the poem.
ASSIGNMENTS - Learn the first three stanza’s of the poem on page 95.
- Learn the last three stanza’s of the poem on page page 95.
- Learn words to know on page 96.
1. Answer the following questions
a) Why does the poet welcome the west wind?
b) What kind of life does the poet say he is leading at the time west wind is blowing?
c) What are the good things in the west which the poet is reminded about?
d) How do we know that the poet is from the west? Pick out the lines or phrases in the poem which tell us this.
e) What is the meaning of the following?
i) It’s song to a man’s soul, brother, fire to a man’s brain.
ii) I never hear the west wind but tears are in my eyes.
f) What conclusion does the poet reach in the end?
g) Are there any words or phrases in the poem that tells us that the poet may have been tired of life?
2. Answer the following with reference to context.
a) I never hear the west wind but tears are in my eyes.
i) Why does the poet feel emotional when he hears the west wind.
ii) What other emotions does the west wind bring to the poet?
b) It’s April, and blossom time, and white is the may;
i) What is 'may'?
ii) What other attractive features of his home country does the poet go on to describe?
3. Fill in the blanks from the poem.
a) I never hear the west wind but ______ are in my eyes
b) And ______ in the west wind, and ______
c) Apple ______ blossom there,
d) It’s blue sky, and white ______,
e) ______ are singing in the west
f) Iv’e ___ ___ for bruised hearts,
g) It’s the white road ______ is the road I must tread
h) To the ______, and the warm hearts.
i) In the fine land, the ______ land, the land where I belong.
4. True of False
a) The poet of this poem is James Masefield.
b) The poet is feeling home sick in this poem.
c) The poets heart is bruised and sore.
d) The poet wants to return to his homeland.
e) The poet feels very happy with the job he does.
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ENGLISH POETRY
POEM 5 THE LAST LESSON OF THE AFTERNOON
SUMMARY
The Last Lesson of the Afternoon by David Herbert Lawrence (1885-1930) expresses a mood of bitter desperation and disappointment at the lack of gratitude for a teacher’s work. The poet, who also happens a teacher, compares his students to hounds because they hate chasing knowledge. The teacher tried hard to motivate the students to learn, but he could not inspire them to learn. He feels that his teaching and the learning of the students are both useless because he can no longer haul them and urge them.
The poet describes very strongly what he feels and the inner turmoil he suffers. Finally, he thinks he won’t waste his soul and strength in teaching those students who show so much indifference to the study.
ABOUT THE POET
David Herbert Lawrence (1885-1930) was an author, poet and painter. He is better known for his novels than his poetry. However, his poetry is of very high quality too.
'Last Lesson of the Afternoon' (1912) was written by Lawrence at the time he was teaching in Croydon (near London). Lawrence became disillusioned with the work. In England at this time, the government had made education compulsory. Many pupils had no desire to learn, but were still forced to attend school. He felt their time at school was futile; and his time, too, trying to teach them, was a waste. So he abandoned teaching and became a full-time author.
EXPLAIN
1. Read and explain the poetry in detail.
2. The summary of the poem
3. Briefing of the poet D.H.Lawrence
4. Words to know on page:82
5. Fill in the blanks from the poem.
6. True and false.
7. The explanation of the notes of the chapter.
8. Reference to context question and answers
MAIN TEACHING
Oral and explanation online with some written work.
1. Explain the poem thoroughly.
2. The analysis of each stanza of the poem.
3. The meanings given in the poem.
ASSIGNMENTS
. Learn the fist 3 stanzas of the poem on page:80
. Learn all the words to know on page:82
. Learn the last 2 stanzas of the poem on pages:80,81
. Learn the following questions A-J
. Answer the following reference to context question and answers on page:83 Ex2 (A-C).
WATCH THE VIDEO TO HELP US UNDERSTAND THE LESSON BETTER.
A. Fill in the blanks with the words given from the poem:-
indifference, quarry, strength, description, weariness,
punishment, blotted, kindle, haul, abyss
a. of their insults in __________? -- i will not!--
b. a __________ of a dog, or if they cant?
c. when will the bell ring, and end this __________?
d. it all goes down the same __________.
e. of several insults of __________ pages, and scrawl
f. then again on a __________ of knowledge they hate to hunt,
g. i shall keep my __________ for myself; they cant keep theirs as well.
h. their dross of __________; and take the toll
i and __________ my will to a flame that shall consume
j. i can __________ them an urge them no more.
B. True and False:-
a. The gratitude of the students is what the poet is talking in this poem.
b.The poet feels anger and frustration towards the pupils.
c. David. H. Lawrence was a teacher before he became a poet.
d. He speaks of his pupils in a very kind manner with loving names.
e. By the end of the poem the teacher plans to give up teaching for good.
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01/09/2021, 03/09/2021
ENGLISH COMPOSITION
Chapter 4: CONDITIONAL SENTENCES
What are Conditional Sentences?
Conditional Sentences are statements discussing known factors or hypothetical situations and their consequences.
EXPLAIN
1. The whole of Chapter: 22
2. The different kinds of conditional sentences.
3. Joining of condition an result in a sentence.
4. The formation of complete and accurate conditional sentences.
5. Rewriting of sentences correctly.
6. All the exercises from A – D.
WATCH THE VIDEO TO HELP US UNDERSTAND THE LESSON BETTER.
MAIN TEACHING
Oral and explanation online with some written work.
1. Understanding of conditionals
2. Rewriting of sentences correctly
3. Filling in and forming complete accurate conditional sentences.
4. Completing of all exercises of Chapter: 22
5. All explanation done in class with the help of images and examples.
ASSIGNMENT
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ENGLISH LITERATURE
Chapter 4: EXTREME WEATHER
Synopsis of the Chapter.
Extreme weather or extreme climate events includes unexpected, unusual, severe or
unseasonal weather that has been documented all around the world. The growing
evidence suggests that human-induced global warming is increasing the intensity of some extreme weather events. Extreme weather has significant impact on human society as well as natural ecosystems.
EXPLAINED:
1. The whole of Chapter 4.
2. Words to know on page 59.
3. Questions and answers on page 60.
4. The exercises on Idioms with its meanings.
5. How to answer questions with reference to context.
6. Fill in the blanks.
7. True or false.
8. Match the following.
9. Meanings from the dictionary.
MAIN TEACHING:
Oral and Explanation Online with some written work.
1. The different extreme weather conditions.
2. Climate change.
3. Natural disasters.
ASSIGNMENTS:
Read the full chapter.
Learn the first 6 words to know on page 59.
Learn the next 7 words to know on page 59.
Learn the last 6 words to know on page 59.
1. Answer the following questions.
a) What are three ways of shielding themselves from the weather that humans have created?
b) How have satellites helped scientists to measure temperatures in remote areas?
c) In what ways are parts of the world 'hostile' to humans?
d) What are weather stations?
e) What are some of the ways we can find relief from very hot weather?
f) Where and when was the hottest temperature recorded?
g) Why is it hard to live a normal life if the temperature gets extremely hot?
h) What is the average daily temperature in Oymyakon?
i) What is the driest place on earth and what makes it so dry?
j) What is unusual about the weather in the UK?
k) What are two positive things and two negative things about the large amount of rainfall in Meghalaya?
l) What is a rain shadow and what creates it?
m) Which two places mentioned in the text are affected by the mountains near them? How?
2. Answer the following questions with reference to context.
The landscape is so arid that scientists are very interested in studying it - because it is the place on earth that is most similar to the conditions on the planet Mars.
a) What does arid mean?
b) What place is being described here?
c) Why might it surprise people to learn that there is a desert here?
Read the full chapter.
Learn the first 6 words to know on page 59.
Learn the next 7 words to know on page 59.
Learn the last 6 words to know on page 59.
1. Answer the following questions.
a) What are three ways of shielding themselves from the weather that humans have created?
b) How have satellites helped scientists to measure temperatures in remote areas?
c) In what ways are parts of the world 'hostile' to humans?
d) What are weather stations?
e) What are some of the ways we can find relief from very hot weather?
f) Where and when was the hottest temperature recorded?
g) Why is it hard to live a normal life if the temperature gets extremely hot?
h) What is the average daily temperature in Oymyakon?
i) What is the driest place on earth and what makes it so dry?
j) What is unusual about the weather in the UK?
k) What are two positive things and two negative things about the large amount of rainfall in Meghalaya?
l) What is a rain shadow and what creates it?
m) Which two places mentioned in the text are affected by the mountains near them? How?
The landscape is so arid that scientists are very interested in studying it - because it is the place on earth that is most similar to the conditions on the planet Mars.
a) What does arid mean?
b) What place is being described here?
c) Why might it surprise people to learn that there is a desert here?
3. Read the sentences below and then match the idioms in bold with the correct meaning.
1. Anna isn't coming with us because she feels a little under the weather.
2. Don't worry about me, I'm as right as rain after my knee operation.
3. He has his head in the clouds if he seriously thinks he's going to get an award today.
4. I thought my cake would win the bake-off until Jo turned up with a triple chocolate gateau and stole my thunder.
5. I'm snowed under at work right now because two of my colleagues are on holiday.
6. It was awkward in my new class until Adam broke the ice by telling us a joke.
7. Our Science exam was a breeze. I'm sure i'll get top marks.
8. Thanks for inviting me to play tennis but I can't this week. Can I take a rain check on that?
9. The children were about to arrive for the party so she sat on the sofa with a cup of coffee enjoying the calm before the storm.
10. The project has been put on ice until our boss decides what to do next.
1. Decline something now but offer to do it at a later date
2. Not feeling well
3. The quiet, peaceful period before a moment of great activity or mayhem
4. To be out of touch of reality; to have ideas that may not be sensible or practical
5. To be very easy to do
6. To feel fine and healthy
7. To have so much to do that you are having trouble doing it all
8. To postpone for another day
9. To say or do something to make someone feel relaxed or at ease in a social setting
10. When someone takes attention away from someone else.
ANSWERS:
1 - 2
2 - 6
3 - 4
4 - 10
5 - 7
6 - 9
7 - 5
8 - 1
9 - 3
10 - 8
4. True or False
a) Each part of the planet has one similar climate. FALSE
b) The weather and extreme temperatures still create problems for mankind. TRUE
c) In some places in India, the temperature can reach 50 degrees centigrade.
d) Nothing - not even bacteria - lives in the middle of the Dasht-e Lut Desert.
e) Half of the land on earth is part of the desert biome and is very dry.
f) In Meghalaya, India the average rainfall is over 11 metres.
g) In the UK the weather is always cold.
h) Satellite scans have an advantage over weather stations in another way.
i) Life does not thrive in extreme temperature.
j) The Antarctica region is a desert. FALSE
5. Fill in the blanks with the following words given.
cold, sparsely, south, four, stations, storms,
winter, hottest, Sahara desert, spiders
a) In some places four seasons are easy to identify whilst others there is a sudden jump from winter to summer.
b) Humans have to contend with heat, cold , rain, wind, storms and more.
c) Weather stations have been set up all over the world.
d) In 2013, spiders rained down on a town in Brazil.
e) The hottest and coldest parts of the world are sparsely inhabited.
f) The high temperature that day was partly due to winds from the south that blew in hot air from over the Sahara desert.
a) In some places four seasons are easy to identify whilst others there is a sudden jump from winter to summer.
b) Humans have to contend with heat, cold , rain, wind, storms and more.
c) Weather stations have been set up all over the world.
d) In 2013, spiders rained down on a town in Brazil.
e) The hottest and coldest parts of the world are sparsely inhabited.
f) The high temperature that day was partly due to winds from the south that blew in hot air from over the Sahara desert.
6. Match the following numbers with the alphabets taken from the chapter.
a) Each part of the planet has its own cycles.
b) Data helps scientists to analyze
c) Where there is fresh water and trees
d) Life is tough in
e) Chile in South America
1. has a high plateau in the North of the country.
2. the coldest regions of Russia.
3. and predict the weather.
4. there can be some relief from the heat.
5. and variations in temperature.
ANSWERS:
a - 5
b - 3
c - 4
d - 2
e - 1
7. Learn the words and find meanings to the words given below from your dictionary.
a) conditioning
b) spectacular
c) blizzard
d) bizarre
e) fascinating
f) dehydration
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23/08/2021, 24/08/2021, 25/08/2021
ENGLISH GRAMMAR
CH- 6 Non-Finite Verbs
CH- 6 Non-Finite Verbs
What are Non-finite Verbs?
Non-Finite Verbs are those verbs who's form is not bound or determined by the number and person of the subject in the sentence. Although they have the appearance of a verb, they do not perform the function of a verb and are used as nouns, adjectives or adverbs.
EXAMPLE:
She wants to go to England.
She wants to go to England.
EXPLAINED:
1. The whole of Chapter.6.
2. All the exercises from A - F.
3. Different kinds of Non-finite verbs.
4. Structure of Infinitives.
5. Meaning of Split Infinitive.
6. The uses of Bare Infinitive.
7. Classification of Gerunds and its suitability in sentences.
8. The meaning of Participles with its different forms.
9. The usage of appropriate Non-finite verbs.
1. The whole of Chapter.6.
2. All the exercises from A - F.
3. Different kinds of Non-finite verbs.
4. Structure of Infinitives.
5. Meaning of Split Infinitive.
6. The uses of Bare Infinitive.
7. Classification of Gerunds and its suitability in sentences.
8. The meaning of Participles with its different forms.
9. The usage of appropriate Non-finite verbs.
MAIN TEACHING:
Oral and explanation online with some written work.
1.The analysing of Non-finite verb in different participles of structure.
2. All the exercises explained of chapter 6 with the help of images shown during the online class.
3. The students will interact with discussion during the online class.
Oral and explanation online with some written work.
1.The analysing of Non-finite verb in different participles of structure.
2. All the exercises explained of chapter 6 with the help of images shown during the online class.
3. The students will interact with discussion during the online class.
ASSIGNMENTS:
What are Non-finite verbs? explain with an example.
R/24
10/08/2021, 11/08/2021
ENGLISH POETRY
POEM 6 THE WEST WIND
Poem By John Masefield
ABOUT THE POET
John Masefield (1878 - 1967) was born in England. Early on, Masefield embarked on a wandering life which took him to America. Before he reached his twentieth birthday he retired to England with a wealth of experience of people, places and life on the sea. He worked for some time for a newspaper, and in 1902 he began to write poems and stories. John became an internationally successful lecturer and was appointed as England’s poet laureate, a position he held for nearly forty years. He actively wrote and published until he was 88 years old.
SUMMARY OF THE POEM
In this poem, the poet describes with very poetic imagery of birds, how the west wind is different from other winds’ It’s a warm wind, full of bird’s cries….The voices seem to presume that the poet’s heart is sorrowful, bruised and sore. The poet is reminded of his homeland when he hears the west wind blowing. The west wind brings back memories of the beauties of nature, and seems to speak to him, calling him ‘brother’, to entice him home. The message is one which can be understood by any one who has been away from home for a long time.
EXPLAINED
1. Read and explained the chapter in detail.
2. Words to know on page 96.
3. Questions and answers on page 96.
4. Reference with context on page 96 and 97.
5. A briefing about the poet.
6. Fill in the blanks.
7. True or false.
8. The summary of the poem.
MAIN TEACHING
Oral and explanation online with some written work
1. Explain the poem thoroughly.
2. The summary of the poem with its meaning.
3. Meanings of the stanza’s in the poem.
ASSIGNMENTS
- Learn the first three stanza’s of the poem on page 95.
- Learn the last three stanza’s of the poem on page page 95.
- Learn words to know on page 96.
1. Answer the following questions
a) Why does the poet welcome the west wind?
b) What kind of life does the poet say he is leading at the time west wind is blowing?
c) What are the good things in the west which the poet is reminded about?
d) How do we know that the poet is from the west? Pick out the lines or phrases in the poem which tell us this.
e) What is the meaning of the following?
i) It’s song to a man’s soul, brother, fire to a man’s brain.
ii) I never hear the west wind but tears are in my eyes.
f) What conclusion does the poet reach in the end?
g) Are there any words or phrases in the poem that tells us that the poet may have been tired of life?
2. Answer the following with reference to context.
a) I never hear the west wind but tears are in my eyes.
i) Why does the poet feel emotional when he hears the west wind.
ii) What other emotions does the west wind bring to the poet?
b) It’s April, and blossom time, and white is the may;
i) What is 'may'?
ii) What other attractive features of his home country does the poet go on to describe?
3. Fill in the blanks from the poem.
a) I never hear the west wind but ______ are in my eyes
b) And ______ in the west wind, and ______
c) Apple ______ blossom there,
d) It’s blue sky, and white ______,
e) ______ are singing in the west
f) Iv’e ___ ___ for bruised hearts,
g) It’s the white road ______ is the road I must tread
h) To the ______, and the warm hearts.
i) In the fine land, the ______ land, the land where I belong.
4. True of False
a) The poet of this poem is James Masefield.
b) The poet is feeling home sick in this poem.
c) The poets heart is bruised and sore.
d) The poet wants to return to his homeland.
e) The poet feels very happy with the job he does.
R/23
03/08/2021, 04/08/2021, 06/08/2021