In this chapter, the author Anita Ganeri talks about the vast expanse of the universe and the different celestial bodies present in it. She explains that the universe is so vast that nobody knows how many stars, planets, and satellites it contains. The sun is located at the center of ..........................
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Mark the following statements as true (T) or false (F).
1. Scientists know the exact number of stars and satellites in the universe.
2. Nuclear reactions at the centre of the sun lead to heat and light being generated in the sun.
3. The temperature at the centre of the sun is 15 million degrees Celsius.
4. The sun is a star.
5. Stars have their own light.
1. Scientists know the exact number of stars and satellites in the universe. False
2. Nuclear reactions at the centre of the sun lead to heat and light being generated in the sun. True
3. The temperature at the centre of the sun is 15 million degrees Celsius. True
4. The sun is a star. True
5. Stars have their own light. True
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The universe seems to go on forever, and no one knows how many stars, planets and satellites it contains.
a. What does the author mean by the phrase, go on forever?
b. What is the range of the number of galaxies that exist in the universe?
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a. How is sun vital to life on Earth?
b. What is the sun made up of?
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a. What makes the stars glow?
b. Why do stars not blow apart?
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How quickly can you solve these anagrams of words related to the universe? The first one is done for you.
- Paces __spaces__ the physical universe beyond the earth's atmosphere
- Cot me __________ a celestial object consisting of a nucleus of ice and dust
- Clip see __________ an obscuring of the light from one celestial body by the passage of another between it and the observer
- Remote tie __________ a piece of rock or metal that has fallen to the Earth's surface from outer space as a meteor
- Mother apes __________ the envelope of gases surrounding the Earth or another planet
- Paces __spaces__ the physical universe beyond the earth's atmosphere
- Cot me __comet__ a celestial object consisting of a nucleus of ice and dust
- Clip see __eclipse__ an obscuring of the light from one celestial body by the passage of another between it and the observer
- Remote tie ___meteorite___ a piece of rock or metal that has fallen to the Earth's surface from outer space as a meteor
- Mother apes ___atmosphere___ the envelope of gases surrounding the Earth or another planet
Find the above words in the following grid.
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- package + ing
- place + ed
- state + ment
- argue + ing
- combine + ation
- safe + ty
- relate + ion
- base + ment
- imagine + ation
- insure + ance
- care + less
- share + ing
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- Setting: What scene are you going to describe at night?
- a busy street scene
- a deserted house
- the view from your window
- a railway station
- Viewpoint: How do you find the night?
- friendly
- frightening
- mysterious
- Making a start
Start by listing some words that you are going to use in your poem. For instance, some of the words you can use are:
cats darkness screeches bats owls
stillness shadows shapes figures people
Remember, try to use words that denote qualities, feelings, times or actions which you can't see, touch, taste, smell or hear.
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- soft screeches
- warm peaceful stillness
- shadows dancing
- bats gliding
- figures strolling
- people singing
Now write your poem.
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About the Author - The Night Sky | My English Folder Coursebook | Class 6 Literature | English
Anita Ganeri (b. 1961) writes books for children and young adults. Her book 'Horrible Geography' that focusses on interesting unknown facts in geography is very popular with children. She was born in Kolkata, India but grew up in England, where she currently lives with her family. She admits that the sight from her window gives her inspiration to write books on geography.
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Themes - The Night Sky | My English Folder Coursebook | Class 6 Literature | English
- The vastness and complexity of the universe: The chapter discusses how the universe is vast and complex, with billions of stars, planets, and satellites that no one knows the exact number of. It highlights the awe-inspiring view of the night sky and mentions the use of the term 'light-year' to measure the distance between objects in space.
- The importance of the sun: The sun is central to our solar system and is vital for life on Earth. It produces heat and light through nuclear
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- "The universe seems to go on forever, and no one knows how many stars, planets and satellites it contains."
- This line emphasizes the vastness of the universe and how much is yet unknown about it.
- "The sun lies at the centre of our solar system. It is vital to life on Earth."
- This line highlights.....
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Renowned: Widely known and celebrated for excellence or achievement.
The artist's renowned paintings are exhibited in museums around the world.
Expanse: A wide and open area or surface; a vast stretch.
Standing on the hill, she admired the beautiful expanse of the ocean below.
Vital: Absolutely necessary or essential for life or success.
Clean water and food are vital for the survival of all living organisms.
Nuclear reactions: Processes in which the nucleus of an atom is altered, releasing a significant amount of energy.
Nuclear reactions............................
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