In this chapter, the narrator, a ten-year-old child, and his fourteen-year-old brother, Nick, are excited about buying their mother a gift for Mother's Day. The family is very poor, and the purchase of a gift is a luxury they cannot afford often. However, the boys have been able to ..........................
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A lot of people do a lot of things for us in our everyday lives, but we often take for granted what they do for us and do not value it or show our appreciation for it.
In groups of four, make a list of the people who are part of your everyday life, who do things for you and who provide various commonplace services. Then, discuss practical ways in which you could express your gratitude for the valuable work they do.
Group 1: Family members
- Parents: Cook them a special meal, write them a heartfelt letter expressing gratitude, help with household chores without being asked, plan a family outing
- Siblings: Help with their homework or projects, surprise them with a small gift, spend quality time together, offer to do something they enjoy
Group 2: Friends
- Organize a surprise party or get-together to show appreciation, write them a thank you note for always being there, offer to help them with any tasks or projects they are working on, plan a fun outing together
Group 3: Teachers
- Write a heartfelt thank you note or card expressing appreciation for their hard work, bring them a small token of gratitude like a book or a plant, actively participate in class and show enthusiasm for their teachings, offer to help with any class-related tasks or projects
Group 4: Service workers (e.g., mail carriers, janitors, grocery store employees)
- Smile and say thank you when interacting with them, leave a note or small gift in their mailbox or workplace expressing appreciation, bring them some snacks or drinks to show gratitude, take the time to learn their names and ask how their day is going when you see them
Remember, expressing gratitude doesn't always have to involve material things. Simple acts of kindness, genuine appreciation, and acknowledging their hard work can go a long way in showing your gratitude.
If you had to get your mother a gift, what would it be? Give reasons.
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Given below are statements based on the story. Say whether they are True (T) or False (F). Correct the ones that are not true.
The narrator of the story is Nick, the elder of the two boys.
The Mother’s Day gift caused much excitement because it was to be the boys’ first gift to their mother.
The boys did not have to borrow any money from their father as they had earned some money of their own by making deliveries for the furniture shop.
Their mother went on with her work unaware of any gift coming her way.
Joe bought her a mopping pail and wringer while Nick got her a comb decorated with shiny stones.
When she saw the gift of the mopping pail, she squealed with delight because it would make the job of mopping less tiring.
1. False - The narrator of the story is the younger of the two boys, not Nick.
2. True
3. False - The story does not specify where the boys earned their money. It does suggest they made some on their own via odd jobs, but doesn't say it was from making deliveries for a furniture shop.
4. False - The boys played a game of secrecy with their mother, who was pretending not to know about the gift but showed a 'shining look' on her face.
5. False - Joe, the younger boy, bought her a comb decorated with shiny stones while Nick, the elder one, got her a mopping pail and wringer.
6. False - Mother was disappointed and almost heartbroken when she saw the mopping pail, it reminded her of the job she hated most.
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‘You tell Mother,’ said Nick, looking at me for approval.
i. Who was to tell Mother what?
ii. Why did they want her to know?
iii. Did the brothers like to do things together?
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Sign up nowThe next morning Nick kept me close and when my mother got ready to wash the floor he nodded me and we ran to get our gifts.
i. Why did they choose that particular moment to give her the gift?
ii. What did they expect their mother to do when she saw the mopping pail with a wringer?
iii. Was their mother delighted with the gift? Why/why not?
iv. Do you think it was considerate of Nick to have chosen such a gift?
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Sign up nowWith a flush of shame Nick understood the lesson. ‘Yes, oh, Yes!’ he said in a low eager tone.
i. What lesson did Nick Learn?
ii. What ought to have been the complete gift, according to their father?
iii. How did the narrator come to Nick’s rescue when the other gift was discussed?
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Sign up nowFrom the box pick any five words that can be used to describe the two brothers.
Provide evidence from the story to support your choice.
carefree | responsible | innocent | loving | excitable |
caring | sensitive | generous | insightful | temperamental |
well-meaning |
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a. Generosity is a value that has nothing to do with how much we can spend.
b. A gift is something that gives joy to the giver and the receiver.
c. Practical gifts are the best gifts.
d. The gift itself is not important. What counts is the thought behind it.
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I was ten years old then, and my brother, Nick, was fourteen. For both of us this purchase of a gift for our mother on Mother's Day was an occasion of excitement and great importance.
I was ten years old then, and my brother, Nick, was fourteen. For both of us this purchase of a gift for our mother on Mother's Day was an occasion of excitement and great importance.
a. Why was the purchase of a gift for their mother an occasion of great importance and excitement for Nick and his brother?
b. How had they managed the money to buy a gift?
a. The purchase of a gift for their mother was a moment of great importance and excitement because it was their first time giving her a gift. They were eager to see her reaction and bring her joy.
b. Nick and his brother had managed to collect the money for the gift by working for a second-hand furniture store that had recently opened. They transported goods on a push cart, earning a nickel each, and on occasion, they received additional funds in the form of tips. This steady work allowed them to gather enough money to buy a gift for their mother.
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When we secretly told our father, he was very pleased. He stroked our heads proudly. "It's a fine idea," he said. "It will make your mother very happy."
a. What is the secret being talked about?
b. What is going to make the mother very happy?
c. What do you think the father was proud of?
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Gratitude and Appreciation:
The story highlights the importance of showing gratitude and appreciation towards our mothers for the tireless and selfless work they do. The children's excitement and eagerness to give their mother a gift on Mother's Day showcases their gratitude for all that she does.
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Introduction: The narrator, a ten-year-old child, and their older brother Nick, who is fourteen, are excited about buying their mother a gift for Mother's Day. They are poor, but they have earned some money from delivering furniture.
Buying the gifts: The children secretly..........................
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This is one day when everyone is eager to thank their mothers for everything they do so quietly and ungrudgingly.
This line sets the tone for the importance of Mother's Day and the gratitude children feel towards their mothers.
We were very poor.
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Wobbly: moving in an unsteady way
The toddler took wobbly steps as he was still learning to walk.
Nickel: a US or Canadian coin worth five cents
She found a nickel on the sidewalk, and it made her day.
Anticipation: a feeling of excitement that something is going to happen
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