In this chapter, we come across a group of schoolboys engaged in typical schoolyard merriment. Among them is our protagonist, Daring Dashu, who is known for his unique physical features and a reputation for mischief.
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Combine words from column A with words from column B to make compound words. Check the words you made with a dictionary.
Column A | Column B |
---|---|
a) sun | i) ball |
b) moon | ii) glass |
c) basket | iii) shine |
d) desk | iv) light |
e) hour | v) top |
a) Sunlight
b) Moonshine
c) Basketball
d) Desktop
e) Hourglass
Complete the sentences. Use phrasal verbs with catch. You might need to change the tenses of verbs.
a) They came close to being _______________ by the weather during another climb on Mount Everest.
b) The police will _______________ the burglar sooner or later.
c) He spoke very softly. Later, I _______________ to what it was that the man was saying.
d) He _______________ her arm as she tried to move away.
e) The lack of sleep _______________ her, and she began to doze off.
f) Sports drinks have _______________ as buyers have become more health – conscious.
g) The police asked her casual questions to see if they could _______________ her _______________.
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Sign up nowUse the clues. Make complete conditional sentences.
a) Rohit/always/bring/flowers/he/come/to visit us
b) plants/not get/enough water/they die
c) she/not pass/the exam/be/upset
d) the car/not start/we/take taxi
e) I/usually read books/I/find time/after studies
f) we/not go/now/late for lunch
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Sign up nowWork in pairs. Complete the sentences so that they are true for your friend.
a) If you are late for school, __________________________________________
b) If the weather is good tomorrow, __________________________________________
c) If you don’t like a school subject, __________________________________________
d) If you have enough money, __________________________________________
e) If you find my book, __________________________________________
f) If you go on a holiday, __________________________________________
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Sign up nowPoints to remember while writing a dialogue
- Use appropriate language.
- Short and simple structures are preferable.
- Contracted forms like, I’m, don’t, etc. can be used.
- Elements of speech can be used, but in limitation – like good bye, see you, etc.
- Right punctuation needs to be used to express the mood and tone of the dialogue.
- The spoken words should suit the character of the speaker.
- Try to keep it flexible and easy to follow.
- There should be continuity in the ideas of the dialogue.
Look at the following exchange from the play.
Bishtu babu: Today, I will teach you about adjectives. Please open your book and turn to page 93. (He went to the blackboard and wrote Adjectives.)
Seema, Shilpa, and Suresh are planning to go for the science exhibition on Sunday. They are discussing the plan. Write their conversation as a dialogue. Keep the above points in your mind while writing. Check if you used the points correctly before submitting your work to your teacher.
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Sign up nowWhat did the new guard know about Dashu?
The new watchman at Dashu's school already knew him. He knew Dashu's name and that he was known for being naughty and doing tricks. He could tell who Dashu was because of his big eyes, messy hair, and long ears. The watchman also knew about Dashu because he had heard a lot of stories about the funny and naughty things Dashu had done. This made Dashu very famous in school.
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How did he know so much about Dashu?
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Sign up nowPut the words that describe each of the two characters in the correct columns.
bossy selfish helpful team leader revengeful
self-aware complaining playful well-respected
Dashu Jagabandhu
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Sign up nowAccording to you, which character trait best describes Dashu? Why? Discuss your answer in the class.
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Sign up nowWhat does the episode with the watchman tell us about Dashu?
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Sign up nowHow do you think a student was able to guess that it was Dashu who had swapped the books?
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Sign up nowDo you think Dashu had treated Jagabadhu in the right way?
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Sign up nowAt the end, Dashu says, “We should all know the importance of sharing what we know with others.” What does this tell us about Dashu?
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Sign up nowWhat is your favourite part of the play and why? Discuss in groups of four.
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Sign up nowRuckus - a noisy and chaotic situation or disturbance.
The children created a ruckus in the classroom, making it difficult for the teacher to conduct the lesson.
Grimly - in a stern, gloomy, or serious manner.
The teacher looked at the misbehaving students grimly, signaling that he was not pleased with their behavior.
Rapt - completely absorbed or engrossed in something.
The audience listened ..........................
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In this chapter, we come across a group of schoolboys engaged in typical schoolyard merriment. Among them is our protagonist, Daring Dashu, who is known for his unique physical features and a reputation for mischief.
The new school watchman....
1. Mischief and Wit:
Dashu, famed for his big, round eyes, long ears, and scruffy hair, has a notable reputation for his pranks in this chapter. However, his mischief is not merely to create chaos; it is a tool he uses intelligently to teach important life lessons to......
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The chapter begins with an introduction to the main characters - the mischievous Dashu, the new watchman, top student Jagabandhu, and their......
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Unlock now 🔓1. "Lads, go back to your classes! Your short break is over now and the master will be here soon." - This line from the watchman sets the disciplined and rigorous school atmosphere, highlighting the role of authority in school life.
2. "In this school, there is hardly anyone ........
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