We are all Indians

When you want to enter the classroom, you say: 'May I come in, please?' or 'Excuse me, may I enter the class?'

This is a polite way to ask permission before entering.

When you want to visit the washroom, you say: 'May I go to the washroom, please?' or 'Excuse me, may I be excused?'

Always ask politely before leaving the classroom.

When you want to borrow a book from your friend, you say: 'May I borrow your book, please?' or 'Can I please use your book for some time?'

It is important to ask politely and return the book on time.

When you hurt someone by mistake, you say: 'I am sorry!' or 'I am really sorry, I did not mean to hurt you.'

Saying sorry shows that you care about others' feelings.

When your friend gives you a pencil, you say: 'Thank you!' or 'Thank you so much for helping me!'

Always thank people who help you — it shows good manners.

Sample Answer (student fills in their own language):

Question: What language do you speak?

Answer: I speak Hindi (or Tamil / Telugu / Bengali / Marathi — whichever is your language). I also speak a little English.

*(Students should answer with the language they speak at home.)*

Sample Answer:

Question: Can you speak more than one language?

Answer: Yes, I can speak more than one language. I speak Hindi at home and I am learning English at school.

*(Students may mention any two or more languages they know, even a few words count!)*

Sample Answer:

Question: Which is your favourite dish?

Answer: My favourite dish is dal chawal (or idli / biryani / roti sabzi — whichever the student likes).

*(Students should name their own favourite food dish.)*

Sample Answer:

Question: Which is your favourite tree?

Answer: My favourite tree is the mango tree because it gives us sweet mangoes and provides shade in summer.

*(Students may name any tree they like and give a simple reason.)*

Activity-based question — no fixed answer.

Steps to complete this activity:
1. Think about the thing you like the most in your home. It could be your bed, your toy, your bookshelf, your television, your pet, or anything you love.
2. Draw it neatly in the space given.
3. You may colour your drawing to make it look beautiful.

Example: A student may draw their favourite toy, a cosy chair, or a plant at home.

*(This is a creative activity. Every student's answer will be different and all correct answers are accepted.)*

Given example sentences:
It was a bright sunny day. My brother went to buy bread. He crossed the bridge to reach the shop.

More sample sentences using 'br-' words:

1. The bright sun shone in the sky.
2. My brother plays cricket every evening.
3. We eat bread and butter for breakfast.
4. We crossed the bridge over the river.

A short paragraph using all the words:

One morning, it was a bright and sunny day. My brother said he wanted to eat bread. We walked to the shop. On the way, we crossed a big bridge over the river. It was a fun walk!

*(Students should try to use the 'br-' words in their own sentences. Any correct sentence is acceptable.)*

Answer: The people who live in India are called Indians.

All of us who live in India are Indians. India is our country and we are proud to be Indians.

Answer: The festival of colours is called Holi.

Holi is celebrated with great joy all over India. People play with coloured powder and water and enjoy sweets like gujiya.

Sample Answer:

I like Diwali the most.

I like Diwali because we light diyas and candles, burst crackers, eat sweets, and wear new clothes. Our whole house looks bright and beautiful. We also pray to Goddess Lakshmi.

*(Students should write the name of their own favourite festival and give a reason. Any festival is correct.)*

Answer: INHDI → HINDI

Hindi is one of the languages spoken in India. It is also the official language of India.

Answer: GNIELHS → ENGLISH

English is a language spoken and understood by people in many parts of the world. It is also taught in Indian schools.

Answer: RUUD → URDU

Urdu is a beautiful language spoken in India and Pakistan. It is written from right to left.

Answer: ELUTGU → TELUGU

Telugu is a language spoken mainly in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in India.

Answer:

I like milk but I don't like tea.

Explanation: We use 'but' to join two sentences that show a contrast (opposite ideas). Here, liking milk and not liking tea are opposite ideas, so we join them with 'but'.

Answer:

My grandfather is old but he is strong.

Explanation: Being old and being strong seem like opposite ideas. We use 'but' to show this contrast between the two sentences.

Answer:

I wanted to go out but I was too tired.

Explanation: Wanting to go out and being too tired are contrasting ideas. We join them with 'but' to show that one thing stopped the other from happening.

Correct Matching:

| Fruit | Tree / Plant |
|------------|---------------|
| Banana | Banana tree |
| Coconut | Coconut tree |
| Apple | Apple tree |
| Grapes | Grapevine |
| Mango | Mango tree |

Explanation:
- Bananas grow on banana trees. Banana trees are found in tropical areas of India.
- Coconuts grow on tall coconut trees, mostly near the sea coast.
- Apples grow on apple trees in cool, hilly areas like Himachal Pradesh and Kashmir.
- Grapes grow on grapevines (not trees but climbing plants). Nashik in Maharashtra is famous for grapes.
- Mangoes grow on mango trees. Mango is the national fruit of India.

This is an activity-based project. A sample format is given below for guidance:

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Format for Presentation:

1. My name is Riya Sharma.
2. My parents or grandparents belong to Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
3. My mother tongue is Hindi.
4. The main idea of my song is the beauty of nature and the joy of rain.

*(Then the student sings the folk song learned from their parents or grandparents.)*

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Steps to complete this project:

Step 1: Talk to your parents, grandparents, or relatives and ask them about a folk song from their village or state.

Step 2: Ask them when they used to sing it — for example, during harvest, festivals, weddings, or rainy season.

Step 3: Learn the song in your mother tongue.

Step 4: Fill in the presentation format with your own details.

Step 5: Sing the song confidently in front of your class.

Note: Every student's answer will be different depending on their family, language, and region. All answers are correct as long as the student has made an effort to learn and share a song from their culture. This activity helps us understand and celebrate the rich diversity of India.