How many different kinds of birds do you come across in the lesson? How many varieties do you see in your neighbourhood? Are there any birds that you used to see earlier in your neighbourhood but not now? In groups discuss why you think this is happening.

And sure enough, I received a cheque in the mail.

Complete each sentence below by using appropriate phrase from the ones given below.

(i) I saw thick black clouds in the sky. And …….…….. it soon started raining heavily.

(ii) The blue umbrella was ………………. For the brother and sister.

(iii) The butterflies are ………………….. to get noticed.

(iv) The lady was …………………….. to chase the leopard.

(v) The boy was ……….………. To call out to his sister.

(vi) The man was …………….. to offer help.

(vii) The victim’s injury was …………… for him to get admitted in hospital.

(viii) That person was ………….………… to repeat the same mistake again.

(ix) He told me he was sorry and he would compensate for the loss. I said, ‘………. …………’.

Do you believe in superstitions? Why, or why not? Working with your partner, write down three superstitious beliefs that you are familiar with.

The monsoons are a time of great fun and even a few adventures: playing in the rain and getting wet, wading through knee-deep water on your way to school, water flooding the house or the classroom, power cuts and so on.

Write a paragraph describing an incident that occurred during the rains which you can never forget.

Or

Write a poem of your own about the season of spring when trees are in full bloom.

Discuss with your partner the following definition of a poem.

A poem is made of words arranged in a beautiful order. These words, when read aloud with feeling, have a music and meaning of their own.