UNIT I
PEACE AND HARMONY
SLOT 1
Once upon a time… . . own group.
Who lived in the forest?
What were the peacocks proud of?
Where were the musical evenings held?
What kind of animal was the jackal?
Discourse: Write the description of the cultural programme the animals and the birds conducted.
SLOT 2
Now it was easy… … their cultural evenings.
What was easy for the jackal?
Why was the moon sad?
Why did the animals and the birds approach the sadhu?
What was the jackal waiting for?
What did the jackal do to the sadhu?
Discourse: Prepare an invitation to the moon and the stars on behalf of the animals.
B READING: I WANT PEACE
SLOT 1
I am big… ..
… . and round.
Who is big and round?
What are the people crying for?
What is the earth worried about?
Who have the problems on earth?
What is the hope of the earth?
Discourse: Write an imaginary conversation between God and the earth.
C READING: GRAND CONTEST IN THE FOREST
SLOT 1
There was…
… the little squirrel! "
Why was there excitement in the air?
What would the palash save?
How did the squirrel prepare for the contest?
Why did the air become soft and balmy?
Why was the first prize given to the squirrel?
Discourse: Design a poster for the grand contest in the forest.
UNIT II
A READING: TELANGANA, THE PRIDE OF THE PEOPLE
SLOT 1
Hari…
…jubilant profession.
Who is emotional? What made him emotional?
What can we revive?
What happened to our language and festivals before Telangana was created?
Why do we celebrate Bonalu?
What is Ghatam?
Discourse: Write an essay on Telangana culture.
SLOT 2
Indu asked…
…said Hari..
How do we celebrate Bathukamma?
What is the importance of Muharram?
What is special about Sircilla sarees?
What jataras do we celebrate?
Who are the poets that contributed to our culture?
Discourse: Design a poster for the Bathukamma Samburalu.
B READING: IN THE BAZAARS OF HYDERABAD
SLOT 1
What…
…of the dead.
What do the merchants sell?
What do the vendors weigh?
What do the goldsmiths make?
Why do the fruitmen cry?
What are the flower girls engaged in?
Discourse: Write the summary of the poem.
C READING: BAMMERA POTHANA, THE JEWEL OF TELUGU LITERATURE
SLOT 1
BAMMERA Pothana…
… in our ears.
What family did Pothana belong to? What were the names of his parents?
What did Pothana translate into Telugu?
Why did Pothana not dedicate his Bhagavatham to King Padma Nayaka?
What was Pothana fond of?
Why do you think Pothana's works live forever?
Discourse: Write the biography of Pothana.
UNIT III
A READING: WHAT CAN A DOLLAR AND ELEVEN CENTS DO?
SLOT 1
An eight-year old…
…a little child.
What are Tess'parents talking about?
What did Tess do to save her brother?
What happened at the medical store?
Who was the well-dressed man?
What was the cost of the operation?
Discourse: Write the diary entry of Tess on her brother's recovery.
B READING: A NATION 'S STRENGTH
SLOT 1
Not gold…
… sky.
What can men do?
Why do men suggest long?
What do brave men do?
Who fly and why?
Who bulid the nation's pillars deep and lost them to the sky?
Discourse: Write the summary of the poem.
C READING: WILMA RUDOLPH
SLOT 1
Wilma…
… Olympics.
Where was Wilma Rudolph born?
What did Wilma Rudolph want to become?
What did Ed Temple say to Wilma Rudolph?
Who was Wilma matched against?
What became history?
Discourse: Write the diary entry of Wilma on the day when she became the fastest runner.
UNIT IV
A READING: AN ADVENTURE
SLOT 1
"Let's go…
…said Arun.
Why did they come to Vishnupur?
What games did they play?
What were Arun's favourite places?
What did the girl find on the ground?
What did the word help mean to them?
Discourse: Write a description of the Vishnupur Village?
SLOT 2
"Or her…
…said Granny.
Where is a secret passage?
What was Meena Bazaar famous for?
Why were their grandparents surprised?
Who was the man they freed?
What was the adventure?
Discourse: Write a news report about the adventure of the children.
B READING: THE NAUGHTY BOY
SLOT 1
There was…
…he wondered.
What place did the naughty boy run to?
How was the ground in Scotland?
How much were four scores in Scotland?
What was it like in England?
Why did he wonder?
Discourse: Write the summary of the poem.
C READING: TANAJI MALUSARE
SLOT 1
This is a…
…the lion.
What moved the hearts of people?
How is this story known to every child?
What did Jijabai want?
Why did the ghorpad refuse the order of Tanaji?
How was the grief after the death of Tanaji described?
Discourse: Write an essay on the ancient kingdoms of India.
UNIT V
A READING: PLANT A TREE
SLOT 1
Trees…
…every year.
How are the trees useful?
What would happen to us if all the oxygen was used up?
What is the most important part of our food?
How do we know the age of a tree?
Why does man cut down trees?
Discourse: Write an essay on the trees and their uses.
B READING: IF A TREE COULD TALK
SLOT 1
If a tree could…
…Earth day.
Who do you think the tree could talk to?
Who chops the tree down?
What must the factories learn?
Who wish to stay?
How can we protect the earth?
Discourse: Write the summary of the poem?
C READING: CHILDREN, SIRAJ UP!
SLOT 1
This is an…
…for listening.
Who constitute the ECO?
Who does Severn Suzuki speak for?
Why did Severn Suzuki stop fishing?
How are all the people and species the same family?
What does her dad say? Why?
Discourse: Write an essay on the protection of the environment?
UNIT VI
A READING: RIP VAN WINKLE
SLOT 1
Many years…
…long years?
What kind of man was Rip Van Winkle?
Why would Rip go away into the forest with his dog?
Why did a short, old man call Rip Van Winkle?
Discourse: Write an essay on the trees and their uses.
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