Lets read think and write General Instructions Read

Let’s read, think and write!

General Instructions Read the content and examples given on each slide carefully. Kindly follow the instructions given on each slide or worksheet. All the written task has to be done in the practise notebook or on A-4 size ruled sheet. Do your work in a neat handwriting. Try to do the worksheets independently. Submit the work on the first working day of the school.

Paragraph Writing A paragraph is a group of words put together on a particular subject that expresses a complete idea. A paragraph is a short composition which is written on a single theme. A paragraph should have following features: • The first sentence should introduce theme. • All the sentences should give details on the main theme in an interesting way. • The last line sentence should present the ideas of the paragraph in a nutshell.

Paragraph Writing A paragraph writing should have the following: Topic sentence Tells the reader what the paragraph is about. Body sentence Supports and develops the idea given in topic sentence Concluding sentence Completes the idea and closes the paragraph.

Paragraph Writing Q. Read the given paragraphs carefully – Example-I 1. Mahatma Gandhi was a great freedom fighter. He freed India from the British rule in 1947. He was born on 2 nd October, 1869 at Porbandar in Gujarat. He was known as the ‘Father of the Nation. His full name was Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. His mother, Putlibai, was a very religious lady and used to tell him stories from the scriptures and mythology. Little Gandhi grew up to be an honest and a decent student. At 19 years of age, he went to England to study Law. He came back from England became a Lawyer at Bombay court. In 1893, he went to South Africa and there Indians were not treated properly. He fought against injustice. Gandhiji could not tolerate the oppression on the Indians by the Britishers. So, he stayed there and fought through peaceful, non-violent methods. In 1914, Gandhiji returned to India. He travelled throughout the country. He fought against the Britishers through peaceful methods. His policies forced the Britishers to leave the country. On 30 th January 1948, he was shot dead by a communalist.

Example-II 2. Diwali There are many festivals in India. One of the most famous and celebrated festival is Diwali, also known as Deepawali. It is an important festival of Hindus. It is celebrated with immense enthusiasm across the country. It is a festival of lights and people celebrate it with great joy. During this festival, people light up their houses with candles and diyas. People worship the lord Ganesha for welfare and prosperity and goddess Lakshmi for wealth and wisdom. People clean and decorate their houses before the festival. This festival is celebrated in the Hindu month which often falls during October or November every year. It is celebrated to mark the return of Lord Rama after 14 years of exile and his victory over the demon Ravana. In many parts of India, Diwali is celebrated for five consecutive days. Hindus regard it as a celebration of life and use the occasion to strengthen relationships. In some parts of India, it also marks the beginning of a new year.

Paragraph Writing Worksheet-I Q. Write short paragraphs on the following topics(Attempt any two) a) The person I love the most b) My favourite hobby c) A memorable trip

Worksheet-II Q. Complete the paragraph using the hints given in the help boxlibrarian storehouse subjects magazines almirahs borrow rare students Our school library is a _______of books. It has books on many important ______. All the books are systematically arranged by a ______. Many students regularly study books in the library. The books are kept in the big wooden _______. Students can read daily newspapers, ______, journals and books in the library. Students can also _______ books from the library for studying them at their homes. Our school library has many ______, expensive and invaluable books. It is a final destination for all those meritorious ______ who want to quench their thirst for knowledge.

Worksheet-III Q. Look at the picture given below and write a paragraph on ‘How I celebrated my birthday’.

Worksheet-IV Q. Look at the picture given below and write a paragraph on ‘Independence Day’-