The Frog
CBSE · Class 5 · English
Summary of The Frog for CBSE Class 5 English. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.
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Overview
The poem describes a frog's life in simple, lively lines. It shows where the frog lives, how it moves, what it eats, how it hides, and how it stays safe from danger. It also includes a friendly message from Hopper, another frog character, and a fact about the Ganges river dolphin, India's national a
Key Concepts
The frog sits in ponds
The frog sits in ponds and in the rain, or hops about in a muddy drain. It lives both on land and in water, especially in damp places with dew.
As a tadpole
As a tadpole, the frog is described as a tiny fish-like thing. This is the early life stage of a frog.
The frog catches food by flicking
The frog catches food by flicking its tongue quickly. It has webbed feet, which help it swim with ease and leap high.
The frog's colours match plants
The frog's colours match plants and trees, so it can hide in grass and leaves. Snakes are a danger, so the frog must beware.
The frog croaks loudly and feels
The frog croaks loudly and feels proud in its pond. Hopper also likes splashing water, sitting in puddles, and croaking.
Learning Objectives
- To understand the frog's life in water and on land
- To recall how a frog catches food and moves
- To learn the difference between a frog and a toad
- To understand the meaning of words like hop, croak, flick, webbed, muddy, and beware
- To practise sentence order, sound patterns, and speaking skills
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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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