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Class 6 English Chapter 1 A Bottle of Dew Worksheet with Answers
Class 6 English A Bottle of Dew Worksheet
Class 6 English Chapter 1 Worksheet – Class 6 A Bottle of Dew Worksheet
Warm up
Question 1.
What are some things you dream of achieving in your life?
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Question 2.
This is a magic box. It is a special box that can grant any wish or dream, but only if you write down what you would do to make that dream come true.
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Question 3.
Write down in the box below, one dream or goal you have. It could be anything from becoming a famous athlete to getting better at a subject in school.
MY DREAM/GOAL:
Now, read your dream to the class and put your slip in the Magic Box.
Reflect and Discuss
Question 1.
What did you notice about the kinds of actions your friends thought of?
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Question 2.
Do you think these actions are realistic? Why or why not?
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Question 3.
How does taking action help make a dream more achievable?
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Question 4.
Do you think relying on magic alone is a good strategy? Why or why not?
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Write down what you learned about the importance of taking action to achieve your goals.
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Let us read
Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.
The Magic of Effort
Pranav dreamed of becoming a great artist, but he spent most of his time daydreaming about magical powers that would make him famous overnight. One day, his teacher told him, “Pranav, even the greatest artists worked hard to achieve their dreams. Start drawing every day, and you’ll see the magic happen.” Inspired, Pranav began practising daily, and slowly, his skills improved. He realized that effort and persistence were the real magic.
Question 1.
What did Pranav’s teacher say about the greatest artists?
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Question 2.
What did Pranav realise about effort and persistence?
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Question 3.
How did Pranav’s skills improve?
(a) By getting magical powers ______________________
(b) By practicing daily ______________________
(c) By taking art classes ______________________
(d) By watching other artists ______________________
Question 4.
What does the word ‘persistence’ mean in the passage?
(a) Giving up easily ______________________
(b) Continuing to work hard despite difficulties ______________________
(c) Daydreaming about success ______________________
(d) Practicing only once ______________________
Question 5.
State whether the following statement is True or False:
Pranav became a great artist overnight, thanks to magic. ______________________
Question 6.
Study each picture carefully and answer the questions that follow.
(a) Describe what you see in each picture that represents hard work.
Cues:
1. books, notes, dedication
2. hard work, commitment, training, craftsmanship
3. hardwork, concentration, craftmanship
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(b) How do these pictures illustrate the theme of achieving dreams through effort and perseverance? Provide at least two reasons for each picture.
Cues:
1. student’s Willingness – achieve academic success
2. practice – continuous efforts – determination – perseverance
3. focused and dedicated work – effort – producing high quality work.
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(c) Choose one picture and explain how the person in the picture might feel when they achieve their dream. Write a short paragraph imagining their thoughts and feelings.
Cues: (Picture 2) – sense of pride – countless hours spent in training – support from coaches and teammates – deep satisfaction and joy – feel inspired.
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(d) Which picture do you find most inspiring in terms of illustrating the theme of hard work and achieving dreams? Why?
Cues: (Picture 2) – portrays concept of perseverance – determination – continuous practice – dedication – essence of hard work paid off – discipline
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(e) If you were to add a caption to each picture that reflects the theme, what would it be?
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Textbook
I. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:
A. You have to plant a banana plant and water it regularly with your hands. In winter, the morning dew is on the leaves. You have to collect the dew and store it in a bottle. When you have five litres of dew, bring it to me.
Question 1.
What task does the speaker instruct the listener to perform?
(a) Plant a banana plant and collect its fruit. ______________________
(b) Water a banana plant and collect dew in winter. ______________________
(c) Harvest bananas and store them in a bottle. ______________________
(d) Bring five litres of water to the speaker. ______________________
Question 2.
When is dew collected, according to the instructions?
(a) Summer mornings ______________________
(b) Winter mornings ______________________
(c) Afternoons ______________________
(d) Evenings ______________________
Question 3.
How much dew does the listener need to collect before bringing it to the speaker?
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Question 4.
State whether the following statement is True or False:
The speaker asks the listener to plant a mango tree. ______________________
Question 5.
What is the purpose of collecting dew, according to the speaker’s instructions?
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Question 6.
Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the given extract.
(a) Rama Natha learned that ______________________ is crucial for growing banana plants successfully. (regular watering/going to market/waiting for magic)
(b) The role of ______________________ in helping Rama Natha shows the importance of teamwork. (the sage/Rama Natha’s wife/the village people)
(c) I understand that ______________________ is more effective than expecting magical solutions. (dreaming and waiting/people’s advice/hard work and dedication)
B. There is no magic potion that can turn things into gold. You worked hard on your land and created this plantation. While you looked after the trees, your wife sold the fruits in the market. That’s how you got this money. It was your hard work that created this wealth, not magic. If I had told you about this earlier, you would have not listened to me, so I have played a trick on you.
Question 1.
According to the sage, how was wealth created?
(a) By selling magic potions ______________________
(b) Through hard work on the land and selling fruits ______________________
(c) By playing Jricks on Rama Natha ______________________
(d) By listening to advice early ______________________
Question 2.
What does the sage imply about magic in relation to wealth?
(a) Magic is essential for creating wealth. ______________________
(b) There is no magic involved in creating wealth. ______________________
(c) Magic tricks can create wealth. ______________________
(d) Wealth can only be created through magic. ______________________
Question 3.
Who sold the fruits in the market?
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Question 4.
State whether the following statement is True or False:
The sage regrets playing a trick on the listener. ______________________
Question 5.
Why does the sage say he played a trick on the listener?
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Question 6.
What did the sage emphasize as the true creator of wealth in the passage?
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II. Read the column which shows ‘what happened’ and write the correct outcome in the next column.
What Happened
Rama Natha understood that wealth stems from hard work and collaboration, not magic.
Outcome
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III. Rearrange the following sentences with reference to the chapter:
1. Madhumati gathered the banana crop, took it to the market and got a good price for it.
2. Rama Natha went home, and after talking to his wife started cleaning his large fields, which had been lying empty all these years.
3. There he planted rows and rows of banana plants.
4. His wife helped him too.
5. Over the years, Rama Natha planted more and more plants and they had a huge banana plantation.
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IV. Answer the following questions briefly.
Question 1.
How did Rama Natha’s belief in the magic potion initially impact his responsibilities and relationships? What does this suggest about the influence of unrealistic expectations on one’s life?
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Question 2.
In what ways did Rama Natha’s hard work and perseverance eventually lead to his success, even though the magic potion did not exist? Reflect on the value of dedication and effort in achieving goals.
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Question 3.
How might Rama Natha’s attitude towards his land and work have changed after discovering the truth about the potion? What lessons can be drawn from his experience about the importance of valuing one’s work?
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Question 4.
Consider Madhumati’s role in the story. How did her support and practical efforts contribute to their eventual success? Reflect on the impact of collaboration and teamwork in achieving shared goals.
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V. Make sentences with the given words:
1. Promised: ________________________________________________________
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2. Cheated: ________________________________________________________
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3. Luck: ________________________________________________________
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4. Difficult: ________________________________________________________
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5. Market: ________________________________________________________
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Grammar
I. Read the words from the story in column A. Read the new words in column B (Homophones). Complete the meaning of the words given in column B:
| Column A | Column B | Meanings of Words in Column B |
| son their died rows no |
sun there dyed rose know |
that place colour something |
For each pair of the homophones given in the table above, make a sentence that uses both homophones in the same sentence.
An example has been given below.
As he planted rows of banana plants, he noticed a rose blooming at the edge of the field.
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II. Fill in the blanks with appropriate connectors from the options provided.
although, because, but, while
Question 1.
Rama Natha was rich ______________________ he did not work.
Question 2.
People cheated him ______________________ he kept trying.
Question 3.
His wife was worried ______________________ he spent too much money.
Question 4.
He planted banana trees ______________________ he believed in the potion.
Question 5.
The sage explained the potion, ______________________ it was difficult to make it.
Tongue Twister
Bina brought bright bananas to his brother’s birthday bash.
Let us learn
Complete the puzzle using the clues related to the story of Rama Natha and his banana plantation. Each word or phrase relates to an event, character, or concept from the story.
Clues:
1. Rama Natha’s belief that could turn objects into gold. – ______________________
2. Number of years it took Rama Natha to collect dew. – ______________________
3. What Rama Natha collected during winter. – ______________________
4. The crop Madhumati took to the market. – ______________________
5. Rama Natha’s wife. – ______________________
6. The sage who came to their town. – ______________________
Let us listen
You will listen to a short story. As you listen, number the following sentences in the order they occur in the story. Write the number in the box beside each event.
1. Arjun inherited a vast kingdom from his father. ______________________
2. Maya warned Arjun about the dangers of chasing illusions. ______________________
3. Arjun became obsessed with finding a mystical ring for unlimited wealth. ______________________
4. Wise sages across the kingdom were consulted by Arjun. ______________________
5. The kingdom’s prosperity began to decline. ______________________
6. A wise sage arrived and revealed the truth to Arjun. ______________________
7. Arjun spent years searching for clues about the mystical ring. ______________________
8. Arjun pledged to lead his kingdom with wisdom and diligence. ______________________
Let us speak
- Review the story of Arjun and his quest for wealth and wisdom.
- Think about the lessons learned by Arjun and how they apply to real-life situations.
- Discuss with a partner:
- What lessons can be learned from Arjun’s story?
- How does the theme of perseverance resonate with you?
- Share an experience where hard work and dedication paid off for you or someone you know.
- Reflect on the importance of seeking wisdom from elders and wise people.
Presentation:
- Share your reflections with the class.
- Discuss how these themes apply to our lives and the world around us.
Let us write
Write a short paragraph summarizing what you learned from this discussion about wisdom and perseverance.
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Art integration
Observe the following scenes from Rama Natha’s story. Write dialogues giving details depicted in the scenes.
Let us explore
I. Visit a local farm and talk to a farmer about their experiences in agriculture.
II. Present a speech in the class discussing the challenges and rewards of farming, emphasizing the importance of dedication and hard work.