Activity on poem 'Nation's strength'

Q.Read the following extract and then do the activities that follow.

 And is it this pride?Ah that bright Crown has seemed to Nation sweet
but God has struck its luster down
 in Ashes at his feet
Not gold but only men can make
A people great and strong;
Men who for truth and honor's sake Stand fast and suffer long.
Brave men who work while others sleep, Who dare while others fly...
They built a nation's pillars deep And lift then to the sky.

 A1.Complete. 2

 The builders of the strong nation are :

i)Men who can stand firm for sake of truth and honour.

ii)  Who work for the good of the country.

iii)who dare to do things while others run away

iv)Brave men


 A2) Poetic Device. 2

 Identify the figure ofspeech used in the following line and find out one more example of the same fromt he given stanzas.

 'Has seemed to nation's sweet'
Answer-Alliteration
Exa.Not gold but only men can make.

A3) Personal Response. 2

Write the ways in which you would like to contribute in the development of your nation?

Answer-
I can contribute in the development of my country by-
i) by teaching illiterate people.
ii) By not doing corruption.
iii) By working hard.

 A4. Poetic creativity. 2

 Compose four poetic lines of your own expressing your feelings for your nation and your role to make it high.

Activity on 'One full- One half'

 Read the first activity, Read the extract and then do all the activities. 12 

Al True or False. 2

 a) The mother's belief in her son was the source ofher strength.   True

b) Chaitanya's mother felt nervous to carry him with her at public places. False

c) Chaitanya could achieve the success due to the support ofthe family and the school.True

d) Chaitanya was bright. in study and in extra-curricular activities.False

 My own faith in Chaitanya started giving me abundant strength. I no longer wanted to hide myself from the glaring eyes of the world. I took him around with me. He went with us everywhere like any normal child. We were not sorry or uncomfortable carrying him around. If I required help for him in public places, I was not embarrassed to seek it from people around. I did not mind telling them that he was a special child. I was no more scared ofpeople's curious looks and awkward questions. I could talk about Chaitanya's problem calmly. As my mind opened up further, I could discern a new hope.springing in my heart. I felt happy I was a Special Mother. The Special school did Chaitanya a lot of good. He was now a much more confident person, adored by his teachers, his friends and his school staff. His speech improved and expressions became clearer. His social manners became laudable. Academically, he was still lagging behind the expected standard of learning but it was okay. He started developing an all-round interest in craft, art, music, dancing and sports. Early in 1997-98, when he returnedfrom the state level inter school sports, he had two prizes to his credit a silver medal. He had won his laurels in athletic events and the silver in a running race. When I saw the prizes and read the citation Chaitanya has received, I was stupefied in total disbelief, then - hugged him, kissed him and cried unabashedly to my heart's content.That day,I cried for the first time out of joy and a sense of being vindicated.

A2) Complete
Complete the following table by writing the changes in Chaitanya after entering into the school.

Changes in Chaitanya

a)

b)    
c)

d)

Answer-

 a)   Special school did Chaitnya a lot of good.                                                 

b) He is now much more confident person.                                 
c)  His speech improved and expressions became clearer.                                                  

d) His social manners became laudable.                    

A3 Guess. 2

 Guess and write the problems that the mother would have faced while carrying Chaitanya with her to the public places.

i)...............................................................
ii) .............................................................

Answer-  

i)People look curiously and ask awkward questions.

ii) she felt uncomfortable carrying him around.


 A4 Vocabulary. 2 

 Choose the correct word for the following from the extract :

i) Without embarrassment or shame.=                      unabashedly

 ii) Worthy to be praised =  Laudable

 iii) Existing in large quantity .= abundant

iv) Prove to be right  =  vindicated

A5 Personal Response. 2 

Write the ways you can help to the children like Chaitanya in the society.

A6 Grammar. 2 

Rewrite the sentences in the ways instructed, :

i) We were not sorry or uncomfortable carrying him around.

Answer-   We were not sorry or uncomfortable to carry him around.

(Rewrite the sentence using infinitive form ofthe underlined word.)

ii) His speech improved.

 (Rewrite the sentence using noun form ofthe underlined word.)

Note - Making

B) -Note-making

Read the following passage and complete the tree diagrm given below. 3

In today's era, stress has become an ineyitable part of our lives. Competitiveness   and a fast paced environment require one to devote one's self wholeheartedly to work.
Nowadays, workplace burnout has become common, with many cemployees showing•symtoms, which in turn is compelling organizations to hire happiness and wellness coaches to help their employees deal with the crisis. Burnout is a phase wherein an individual undergoes excessive emotional exhaustion.
 Though emplyees earn praise from their bösses for working hard, taking on extrac work and meeting near-impossible deadlies, it ends up creating a pressure cooker situation for stress. And if the situation-gets prolonged, anxiety and stress creep in. Work- related stress makes employees angry.
Exercising regularly can help a person deal with stress.
Diet plays an important role in the well-being of an individual, so it is important to eat healthy to be able to think like a healthy person. "A balanced diet is what one should go for. One must keep oneself hydrated throughout the day by drinking about three liters of water. "

Letter to M.S.E.B. for irregular Electric supply

2) Imagine that you are a resident of Vasant Nagar area in Nashik . Your town is facing the problem of irregular electric supply which has caused so many problems in the area. Particularly students suffer a lot for being unable to study at night. Write a letter of complaint to the Chief Engineer, Zonal Office, M.S.E.B., Nashik, Highlight the problems and also suggest some solutions.


                                                                        Sandesh Chavan,
                                                                        B- wing Sarthak                                                                             Apartment,
                                                                         Vasant Nagar,
                                                                        Nashik
To,
Chief Engineer, 
Zonal Office, 
M.S.E.B., 
Nashik.

Sub:- About the Problem of irregular Electric supply.

Respected Sir,
             With reference to the above mentioned subject I want to draw your attention to the most important issue of our area: the problem of irregular Electric supply.
          In these days exams. are going on .So students find it so difficult to complete their study.Students need regular power supply for study.Also many problem like robbery and theft increases during power cut.
        So I request you ,Sir kindly solve our problem as early as possible.

Thank you

                                                                          Yours faithfully
                                                                         Sandesh Chavan
     
                      

Application letter for scholarship.

Q.6 (A) Letter Writing.        2

Write any ONE of the following letters. (4)

l ) Amol Patil studies in Arts and Science College, Vidyanagar, Aurangabad. He wants to continue his education but his father cannot afford the educational expenses. So, he is in need of scholarship. Imagine yourself as Amol Patil and write a letter of application to the Principal of your college requesting him to grant the scholarship.


                                                                             


                                                                               Amol Patil ,
                                                                    Sarthak Apartment,
                                                                     Nirmalnagar,                                                                                   Aurangabad.


Principal,
Arts and Science College, 
Vidyanagar, 
Aurangabad. 

Sub- Application for scholarship.

Respected Sir,
                I am Amol Patil,studying in 12th science.I got 93% marks in 10th class exam.I want to take higher education.For that I want to complete 12th class exam.With good marks.But because of severe drought situation and low income my father can not afford my educational expenses.
     But I want to complete my HSC with good marks.I am studying hard.But somehow I can't manage my educational expenses nor my parents manage it.
     So I request you,Sir allow me some scholarship . SO that I can concentrate on my study.if you give me scholarship.I am thankful to you and never miss this opportunity.


Thank -You
                                                          You're faithfully
                                                           Amol Patil

Information Transfer.

C) Information Transfer. 4

Given below is the result of a survey conducted among the parents of teenagers.
Write a paragraph based on it in about 120 words.

 "What is your child's favorite After - School Activity ?"

Activity Percentage

Read a story book                             12%

Go outdoor to play with friends     35%

Spend time on the internet            11%

Complete homework                      5%

Watch TV                                        37%


 "What is your child's favorite After - School Activity ?"


 "What is your child's favorite After - School Activity ?" Is a survey conducted among parents of teenagers.Almost 37% students watch tv after school.Only 5% students give time for completing their homework.11% students spend time on the internet after school.35% students go outdoor to play with friends.12 % read story books after school.chart shows that72 % students spend their time after school on watching tv and playing.

Speech on the occasion of farewell of HSC students

B) You are soon going to leave your junior college. On the occasion of farewell, write a
•speech, on behalf of your class-mates, to express your gratitude to your college principal your teachers for their väluable contributions in your life. 3


Good morning everyone present here. Esteemed President,
members of the management, respected Director, teachers, my dear students of
11th, and my dear class fellows.

Today is a very emotional day. We all have
gathered here to bid adieu to us, the senior most class that is going to appear
for our final board examination after a few days.

I am feeling sad and elated both on the occasion; sad
because, we have been studying in this school since Kindergarten. This long
association with the school will be missed by all of us. However, I am happy
also for the future. We are going to appear for tour most crucial examination
after which we will step into the real world. We will start carving our
careers. I am sure the values, ethics, character, and the academic and other
basic skills we have learnt at our school will really help us in shaping our bright
careers. I am hopeful we will bring glory and laurels to the school with our
achievements. We are the brand ambassadors of our school.

I on behalf of the students of all +2 sections assure you we
will keep doing our best wherever we go. Thanks respected Chairman, Director
Madam for providing us with world class facilities; thanks Principal madam for
giving us the best environment for our overall development, and all the
teachers for being such wonderful mentors and guides.

Last but not the least ,thanks students of +1 for hosting this memorable and fantastic get together.

Thank You Very Much

Leaflet for drought affected farmers

(2) Appeal Writing [4 Marks]


                HELP 
The Drought affected farmers

They need our help

Jai Jawaan Jai Kisaan

Water forms an important part of life

No Rain No Gain !

Let’s fight together, help each other and donate the best possibile We’ll gather on 3rd March, 2018 at 10 am at Azad Maidaan, Mumbai.

Anna Hazare will be joining us and leading the rally.


This is the time to understand, support and help each other If not do it now, then is there a use of being called Indian ? It’s time to live, it’s time to breathe, it’s time of togetherness.

 - Students Council

- General body Council

Jai Jawaan Jai Kisaan

Speech on 'World Literacy Day'

Q.7.B
Prepare a speech on World Literacy Day (8 September )with the help of the following points.

1. Importance of the day.
2. How you can help to eradicate illiteracy in your area.
3. Benefits of being literate for an individual 4.How literate India will help an individual 5.How literate India will help the country to progress

Honourable Principal,respected teachers and my dear friends,

September 8th marks the International celebration and awareness campaign on literacy. The holiday was declared by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1964. Year round UNESCO seeks to keep literacy high on national, regional and international agendas. Through literacy programs UNESCO aims to create a literate world and promote literacy for all.

Today one in five adults (around 796 million) lack minimum literacy skills, with two-thirds of them being women. 67.4 million children throughout the world are not enrolled in school and miss out on basic fundamentals of education.

UNESCO states the importance of literacy on their website:

“Literacy is a human right, a tool of personal empowerment and a means for social and human development. Educational opportunities depend on literacy.

Literacy is at the heart of basic education for all, and essential for eradicating poverty, reducing child mortality, curbing population growth, achieving gender equality and ensuring sustainable development, peace and democracy. There are good reasons why literacy is at the core of Education for All (EFA).

A good quality basic education equips pupils with literacy skills for life and further learning; literate parents are more likely to send their children to school; literate people are better able to access continuing educational opportunities; and literate societies are better geared to meet pressing development .”

We invite you to celebrate this international awareness day by taking time to read to your child, visit the library or donate to a book drive! And if you’re looking for a way to give back to the community, we encourage you to donate books or your time to local literacy non-profit, Page Ahead, who recently distributed their two-millionth book to a child in need!
Thank you
Very much

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