One Thing at a Time — Chapter Summary
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Summary of One Thing at a Time for CBSE Class 4 English. Key concepts: The poem says, The poem says and The line "Things done by.
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Overview
One Thing at a Time is a short poem in Chapter 4 of Unit 2, My Beautiful World. It is placed in the Let us Recite section. The poem gives a simple moral message: do one task at a time, do it well, and do not waste time. Its lines teach good habits for work, play, and daily life.
Key Concepts
The poem says
The poem says, "Work while you work, Play while you play." This means work should get full attention, and play should also be enjoyed properly.
The poem says
The poem says, "All that you do, Do with all your might." This means every task should be done with complete effort and care.
The line "Things done by halves
The line "Things done by halves, Are never done right" shows that incomplete effort usually gives poor results.
The poem says
The poem says, "One thing at a time, And that done well." This is the main rule of the poem.
The poem says
The poem says, "Moments should never, Be trifled away." This means time is precious and should be used wisely.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the central message of the poem
- Recognize the importance of doing work carefully
- Learn why tasks should not be done halfway
- Understand the value of using time wisely
- Recall the main stanzas and their meanings
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Sources & Official References
- NCERT Official — ncert.nic.in
- CBSE Academic — cbseacademic.nic.in
- CBSE Official — cbse.gov.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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