The poem "Cross Patch" tells the story of a selfish man who refuses to share his warmth and coal with his neighbours. He blocks up his chimney and refuses to allow anyone to benefit from his fire. However, his actions soon backfire when...........
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Back Questions - Cross patch | The English Channel | Class 6 Literature | English
Here are some events from the poem. Sequence the events in the order as they happen in the poem.
a) Cross Patch learns the joy of sharing and giving people the respect they deserve.
b) Cross Patch explains to himself why he should not share his coal.
c) Postlethwaite, his neighbour, reminds him of his selfishness.
d) His kind neighbour helps him anyway.
e) Cross Patch decides to keep the smoke too for himself.
f) Cross Patch beings to choke when smoke fills the room.
g) Cross Patch offers to share everything with his saviour.
h) The people, in turn, show goodness to Cross Patch.
i) Postlethwaite refuses but asks him to be less mean.
b) Cross patch explains to himself why he should not share his coal.
e) Cross Patch decides to keep the smoke too for himself.
f) Cross Patch beings to choke when smoke fills the room.
c) Postlethwaite, his neighbour, reminds him of his selfishness.
d) His kind neighbour helps him anyway.
g) Cross patch offers to share everything with his saviour.
i) Postlethwaite refuses but asks him to be less mean.
a) Cross Patch learns the joy of sharing and giving people the respect they deserve.
h) The people in turn show goodness to Cross Patch.
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βThat smoke is mine as wellβ he cried
'And look, itβs getting out!β
βI will not share my smokeβ, he said
βWith those who do not pay!
What do these lines say about Cross Patch? What else did Cross Patch not want to share?
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Unlock now πCross Patch tried to keep the smoke inside his room. What was the result?
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Patch?
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Unlock now πCross Patch said the coal βcost him a pretty pennyβ.
This expression means that
i) The coal was very costly.
ii) The penny was very shiny and nice to look at.
iii) his money was the most important thing for Cross Patch.
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Read the following lines.
βThan everyone can share,
Belonging both to all and none,
The gift of sweet fresh air!β
These lines suggest that every living thing can enjoy
air while no single creature can say that air only
belongs to them.
What are some other things that belong βboth to
all and noneβ? Make a list
What on your list would you say is a βgiftβ?
- Sunlight
- Water bodies such as oceans, rivers, and lakes
- Natural beauty like mountains, forests, and waterfalls
- Gravity
- The environment and ecosystems
- The earth itself
I would say that the environment and ecosystems are a gift because they sustain life and provide us with resources.
A penny is a coin of small value used in England.
100 pennies make up E1.oo.
Match the symbols in column B with the currency they represent in column A. Find out which countries use them.
Column A Column B
Dollar Β₯
Euro ΰΈΏ
Baht β©
Yen β¬
Won $
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About the Poet - Cross patch | The English Channel | Class 6 Literature | English
George Ansell (1826-1880) was an English chemist and analyst, best known for his work at the Royal Mint where he helped to produce gold sovereigns. He was also interested in the dangers of firedamp in collieries and invented the "firedamp indicator," which was successfully used in many coal mines on the continent. Ansell wrote a treatise on coining for the cyclopΓ¦dia of Charles Tomlinson and a work on the Royal Mint, which contained information not found elsewhere. He also contributed several articles to the seventh edition of Andrew Ure's βDictionary of Artsβ. Despite his achievements, Ansell lost his position at the Royal Mint due to differences of opinion with its chiefs. He continued to work as an analyst until his death in 1880.
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Extra Questions - Cross patch | The English Channel | Class 6 Literature | English
Cross Patch drew the latch
And sat beside the fire
He took his shovel from the grate
And piled the coals up higher
Cross Patch drew the latch
And sat beside the fire
He took his shovel from the grate
And piled the coals up higher
a. Name the poet of the poem Cross Patch?
b. What did Cross Patch decide to do?
c. What did he do to get fire?
a. The poet of the poem "Cross Patch" is George Ansell.
b. Cross Patch decided to selfishly keep all his resources to himself. He drew the latch or closed his door, sat by his fire, and refused to share the warmth of his fire or the coal that fueled it with his neighbours
c. To get the fire, Cross Patch used coal that he had bought. He took his shovel from the grate and piled the coals higher, feeding the fire and making it burn more intensely.
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βCall the neighbours in? Not I!β
He mumbled in dismay
βI will not share my heat with them;
Theyβd better stay away!β
a. What was Cross Patch dismayed about?
b. What did Cross Patch decide not to share?
c. Why does this show his attitude?
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Unlock now πβNow hereβs a thingβ cried Postlethwaite
βThat everyone can share,
Belonging both to all and none,
The gift of sweet fresh air!β
a. What was free for all to share according to Postlethwaite?
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The poem "Cross Patch" by George Nsell highlights several themes, including selfishness, generosity, and the consequences of one's actions.
Selfishness
The main theme of the poem is selfishness. The protagonist, Cross Patch, is a selfish man who hoards his resources and refuses to share with others. He thinks that he has paid for his coal and smoke and that he should not have to share it with anyone. His selfishness causes him to block up his chimney, which leads to his own discomfort and danger.
Generosity
The theme of generosity is also............................................
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Symbols - Cross patch | The English Channel | Class 6 Literature | English
There are several symbols used in the poem "Cross Patch":
- Fire: The fire symbolizes warmth, comfort, and generosity. It also represents the sharing of resources and the importance of community.
- Coal: Coal is a symbol of wealth and ownership. ..................................
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The poem "Cross Patch" by George Nsell uses various poetic devices to convey its message effectively. Some of these devices are:
- Repetition: The repetition of the phrase "Cross Patch" throughout the poem serves to reinforce the main character's personality and behaviour.
- Alliteration: The poem contains several examples of alliteration, such as............................................
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- Latch - a metal bar that slides into a catch and is used to lock a door or gate
- Coals - solid pieces of fuel made....................................
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