The Cap-Seller and the Monkey

This is a personal answer question. Students should answer based on their own experience.

Sample Answer: Yes, I have a cap. Its colour is blue.

(If you do not have a cap, you may say: No, I do not have a cap.)

The monkeys threw the caps in the basket because they copied what the cap-seller did. When the cap-seller threw his own cap into the basket in frustration, the monkeys imitated him and threw all the caps down into the basket too. Monkeys are known to copy the actions of humans.

Given words: cap, cat, coat

The first sound in each of these words is the sound of the letter $\textbf{C}$ — it makes the 'k' sound as in /k/.

Answer: The first sound is $\textbf{/k/}$ (the letter C).

Given words: monkey, mango, mouse

The first sound in each of these words is the sound of the letter $\textbf{M}$ — it makes the /m/ sound.

Answer: The first sound is $\textbf{/m/}$ (the letter M).

Given words: basket, bat, ball

The first sound in each of these words is the sound of the letter $\textbf{B}$ — it makes the /b/ sound.

Answer: The first sound is $\textbf{/b/}$ (the letter B).

We look for words that begin with the same sound.

Words starting with the /k/ sound (letter C): $\textbf{car}$, $\textbf{can}$, $\textbf{cat}$, $\textbf{cow}$

These four words all start with the letter C and make the /k/ sound.

Answer: Circle — car, can, cat, cow

We look for words that begin with the same sound.

Words starting with the /m/ sound (letter M): $\textbf{mat}$, $\textbf{man}$, $\textbf{mango}$, $\textbf{mug}$

These four words all start with the letter M and make the /m/ sound.

Answer: Circle — mat, man, mango, mug

Note: The actual pictures are not visible in the text, but the correct sequence of the story is as follows:

$\textbf{Step 1:}$ The cap-seller is walking and selling caps. His basket is full of caps.

$\textbf{Step 2:}$ The cap-seller sits under a tree and falls asleep. The monkeys come down and take the caps.

$\textbf{Step 3:}$ The cap-seller wakes up and finds his caps missing. He looks up and sees the monkeys wearing the caps on the tree.

$\textbf{Step 4:}$ The cap-seller throws his own cap down in anger. The monkeys copy him and throw all the caps down. The cap-seller collects all his caps.

Students should number the pictures 1, 2, 3, and 4 according to this sequence.

Students should colour each picture and write the correct name below it:

1. Colour the picture of the tree and write: $\textbf{a tree}$
2. Colour the picture of the monkey and write: $\textbf{a monkey}$
3. Colour the picture of the cap and write: $\textbf{a cap}$
4. Colour the picture of the basket and write: $\textbf{a basket}$

(This is a colouring and writing activity. Students may use any colours they like for the tree and monkey. Caps in the story are of different colours.)

Students should trace or write the name next to each letter. The complete alphabet with words is:

$Aa$ — Ant
$Bb$ — Bee
$Cc$ — Cat
$Dd$ — Dog
$Ee$ — Elephant
$Ff$ — Fish
$Gg$ — Goat
$Hh$ — Hen
$Ii$ — Inkpot
$Jj$ — Jug
$Kk$ — Kite
$Ll$ — Lion
$Mm$ — Monkey
$Nn$ — Nest
$Oo$ — Owl
$Pp$ — Parrot
$Qq$ — Quill
$Rr$ — Rat
$Ss$ — Snake
$Tt$ — Tiger
$Uu$ — Uniform
$Vv$ — Van
$Ww$ — Whale
$Xx$ — X-ray
$Yy$ — Yak
$Zz$ — Zebra

Students should also write their own name in the space provided at the end.

Yes! We can replace 'butterflies' with other things that can move up, down, in and out. Here are some examples:

$\textbf{Example 1 — with 'Birdies':}$
Birdies, birdies, Up, up, up.
Birdies, birdies, Down, down, down.
Birdies, birdies, In, in, in.
Birdies, birdies, Out, out, out.

$\textbf{Example 2 — with 'Balloons':}$
Balloons, balloons, Up, up, up.
Balloons, balloons, Down, down, down.
Balloons, balloons, In, in, in.
Balloons, balloons, Out, out, out.

Students may use any word they like — kites, clouds, bees, etc.

Sample Answer: I see $\textbf{a monkey}$ on the tree.

(Other possible answers: I see a bird on the tree. / I see a nest on the tree.)

Sample Answer: I see $\textbf{leaves}$ on the ground.

(Other possible answers: I see grass on the ground. / I see ants on the ground.)

Sample Answer: I see $\textbf{clouds}$ in the sky.

(Other possible answers: I see birds in the sky. / I see the sun in the sky.)

We look for all words that contain the letter $\textbf{p}$ (either at the beginning, middle, or end).

- $\textbf{put}$ — has 'p' at the start ✓
- mat — no 'p'
- sat — no 'p'
- $\textbf{cap}$ — has 'p' at the end ✓
- $\textbf{top}$ — has 'p' at the end ✓
- cat — no 'p'
- $\textbf{pat}$ — has 'p' at the start ✓
- fan — no 'p'
- $\textbf{apple}$ — has 'p' in the middle ✓
- $\textbf{pink}$ — has 'p' at the start ✓
- tan — no 'p'
- $\textbf{tap}$ — has 'p' at the end ✓

Answer: Encircle — put, cap, top, pat, apple, pink, tap

We look for letters that appear more than once (matching pair).

In the row: T, F, p, $\textbf{F}$, r — the letter $\textbf{F}$ appears twice.

Answer: Encircle both $\textbf{F}$ and $\textbf{F}$.

In the row: $\textbf{b}$, C, d, $\textbf{b}$, q — the letter $\textbf{b}$ appears twice.

Answer: Encircle both $\textbf{b}$ and $\textbf{b}$.

In the row: $\textbf{o}$, q, n, $\textbf{o}$, r — the letter $\textbf{o}$ appears twice.

Answer: Encircle both $\textbf{o}$ and $\textbf{o}$.

In the row: $\textbf{W}$, x, M, $\textbf{W}$, V — the letter $\textbf{W}$ appears twice.

Answer: Encircle both $\textbf{W}$ and $\textbf{W}$.

We add each letter before $\textbf{at}$ to make a new word:

$$B + at = \textbf{Bat}$$ (already done)
$$C + at = \textbf{Cat}$$
$$M + at = \textbf{Mat}$$
$$F + at = \textbf{Fat}$$
$$R + at = \textbf{Rat}$$
$$H + at = \textbf{Hat}$$

All these words belong to the $\textbf{-at}$ word family.

Steps to make a mask of a rat:

$\textbf{Step 1:}$ Cut out the rat mask from the last page of your book with the help of your teacher.

$\textbf{Step 2:}$ Make holes on both sides of the mask (near the ears).

$\textbf{Step 3:}$ Tie strings through the holes so you can wear the mask.

$\textbf{Step 4:}$ Your rat mask is ready! Put it on and enact the story 'Catch me if you can'.

Tip: You can also colour the rat mask grey or brown before cutting it out.

Note: The pictures are not visible, but the general concept is to match each animal to its home. Common matches are:

- Bird $\rightarrow$ Nest
- Fish $\rightarrow$ Water / Pond
- Dog $\rightarrow$ Kennel
- Cow $\rightarrow$ Shed / Barn
- Rabbit $\rightarrow$ Burrow
- Bee $\rightarrow$ Hive
- Lion $\rightarrow$ Den
- Monkey $\rightarrow$ Tree

Students should draw lines from each animal to its correct home in the picture.

This is an activity-based question. Students should:

1. Ask a family member (parent, grandparent, elder sibling) to tell them a story about animals.
2. Listen carefully to the story.
3. Try to remember the main events.
4. Share the story in English with their classmates in school.

Sample opening: 'My grandmother told me a story about a clever fox and a crow...'

Steps for this activity:

$\textbf{Step 1:}$ Form small groups of 3–4 students.

$\textbf{Step 2:}$ Together, choose one animal story that someone shared in class.

$\textbf{Step 3:}$ Draw pictures showing the main events of the story — beginning, middle, and end.

$\textbf{Step 4:}$ Each group presents their story to the class using the pictures they drew.

This activity helps students practise speaking in English and builds their storytelling skills.