A Friend’s Prayer

Sentence 3 — 'May my friend get well soon' — is closest to a prayer.

Explanation: A prayer is a sincere, heartfelt wish directed towards a higher power or expressed as a blessing for someone else's well-being. Sentence 1 uses 'I wish', which expresses a personal desire about something one wants for oneself (idli in tiffin). Sentence 2 uses 'I hope', which expresses expectation about a shared outcome (winning a race). Sentence 3, however, uses 'May', which is the language of blessing and prayer. It is selfless — the speaker is wishing something good (good health) for a friend, not for themselves. This is the spirit of a true prayer: wishing well for others with a pure heart.

Sample Answer (students may write their own):

I would pray for my friend:

'May my friend always be happy, healthy, and successful. May she/he find kindness wherever she/he goes. May all her/his dreams come true, and may our friendship last forever.'

Note to students: Speak your prayer aloud in class first, then write it in your own words. Your prayer should be sincere and come from the heart. There is no single correct answer — any genuine, positive wish for your friend is a good prayer.

This is an individual activity. Students should read the poem 'A Friend's Prayer' by Jill Wolf silently and underline lines they personally agree with.

Suggested lines that most students may agree with:
- 'May my friendships always be / The most important thing to me.' — because friendships are very valuable in life.
- 'Let me use my heart to see, / To realise what friends can be' — because true understanding of friendship comes from the heart.
- 'But love my friends the way they are.' — because accepting friends as they are is the mark of true friendship.

Note: Students should underline based on their own feelings and experiences.

This is a group discussion activity. Students should:
1. Share the lines they underlined with their group members.
2. Explain why those lines appealed to them — for example, whether the lines reminded them of a real friendship experience, or whether they express a value they believe in.

Sample sharing: 'I underlined the line "But love my friends the way they are" because I believe a true friend never tries to change you. My best friend accepts me even when I make mistakes, and that makes me feel safe and loved.'

This is a reporting activity. After group discussion, students identify the most commonly underlined line and share it with the teacher.

Likely answer: The line most commonly underlined is likely — 'But love my friends the way they are' — because it expresses the universal value of acceptance in friendship, which most students can relate to.

Note: The actual answer will depend on the group's discussion. Students should report honestly what their group agreed upon.

The correct words to be circled are given below (incorrect options are crossed out):

The poet says a prayer for (not 'speech on') friendship and friends. She wants that friendship should always be an important part of her complete life (not 'school days'). She says that her friendship makes her feel special (not 'brave'). She wishes to do the best she can, for her friends. She wants to listen to (not 'clap for') the wishes of her friends. As a good friend, she prays (not 'imagines') that she is able to make her friends' wishes come true. She wants her heart (not 'mind') to understand what a true friend is. She prays that she loves her friends as they are (not 'when they are happy'). She tells us that true (not 'correct') friends accept their friends for all their qualities.

Completed Summary:
The poet says a prayer for friendship and friends. She wants that friendship should always be an important part of her complete life. She says that her friendship makes her feel special. She wishes to do the best she can, for her friends. She wants to listen to the wishes of her friends. As a good friend, she prays that she is able to make her friends' wishes come true. She wants her heart to understand what a true friend is. She prays that she loves her friends as they are. She tells us that true friends accept their friends for all their qualities.

Answer: Blessed.

Explanation: The poet writes, 'With special friends I feel I'm blessed.' The word 'blessed' means feeling fortunate and grateful. The poet feels blessed — deeply thankful and lucky — to have special friends in her life.

Answer: Heart.

Explanation: The poet writes, 'Let me use my heart to see, / To realise what friends can be.' She uses her heart — meaning her feelings and emotions — to truly understand the value and nature of friendship.

Correct Answer: B. caring

Justification: The speaker says she wants to do 'much more than share' and will 'try all that a friend can do' to make her friends' wishes come true. This shows deep concern and effort for her friends' happiness, which is the quality of being caring.

Answer: By trying hard.

Explanation: The poet writes, 'I'll try all that a friend can do / To make their wishes come true.' The word 'try' indicates making a sincere effort — trying hard — to fulfil her friends' wishes. The poem does not mention working a lot in a professional sense; it is about personal effort and dedication as a friend.

Answer: My friends will feel happy (or joyful / delighted) if their wishes come true.

Explanation: When someone's wishes are fulfilled, they naturally feel happy and joyful. The entire poem is about making friends feel good, so 'happy' or 'joyful' is the most suitable word to fill in the blank.

Answer: The line 'Let me use my heart to see' tells us that feelings are important to understand friendship.

Explanation: The heart is a symbol of feelings and emotions. By saying she wants to 'use her heart to see', the speaker means she wants to understand friendship through her feelings rather than through logic or outward appearances. This clearly shows that feelings (the heart) are central to understanding what true friendship means.

Correct Answer: B. thoughtful

Justification: The speaker reflects deeply on what friendship means — she wants to use her heart to understand friends, make no judgements, and love them as they are. This careful, reflective, and considerate attitude shows that she is thoughtful.

Answer: The speaker does not wish to make any judgements.

Explanation: The poem clearly states, 'And make no judgements from afar.' The speaker does not want to judge her friends based on what she sees from a distance or on surface-level observations. She accepts and loves them as they are.

Answer: We can say this poem is a prayer because it uses the language of prayer throughout — words like 'May', 'Let me', and 'I'll try' express sincere wishes and requests directed towards a higher power or the universe.

For example, the poem begins with 'May my friendships always be / The most important thing to me' — the word 'May' is typically used in prayers to express a heartfelt wish or blessing. The entire poem is a request for the ability to be a good friend, which is the essence of a prayer.

Answer: The speaker wants to do more for her friend because she deeply values friendship and feels blessed to have special friends in her life. She does not want to merely share hopes and plans; she wants to go beyond that and actively work to make her friends' wishes come true. Her love and care for her friends motivate her to give her 'very best' and do everything a good friend can do.

Answer: Yes, the speaker seems to know about the wishes of her friends, or at least she makes a sincere effort to know them.

We can say so because she writes: 'I want to do much more than share / The hopes and plans of friends who care.' This line tells us that she listens to and is aware of her friends' hopes and plans. Furthermore, she says she will 'try all that a friend can do / To make their wishes come true', which means she is not only aware of their wishes but is also committed to fulfilling them. A person cannot make someone's wishes come true without first knowing what those wishes are.

Sample Answer (students should share their own thoughts):

Yes, I do pray for my friend. I wish that my friend always stays healthy and happy. I pray that she/he does well in studies and achieves all her/his dreams. I also wish that our friendship remains strong forever and that we are always there for each other in times of need.

Note for students: This is a discussion question. Share your genuine feelings about your friendship. Think about what matters most to your friend and what you truly wish for them. There is no right or wrong answer — honesty and sincerity are most important.

Answer: The words similar in meaning to 'blessed' are grateful and thankful.

Explanation: To feel 'blessed' means to feel fortunate, deeply grateful, and thankful for something good in one's life.
- Grateful means feeling or showing appreciation for something received — this is very close to 'blessed'.
- Thankful means expressing thanks for something good — also very close to 'blessed'.

The other words — excited (feeling enthusiastic), understood (being comprehended), and relaxed (feeling calm) — do not carry the same meaning as 'blessed'.

Answer:
- loyal
- helpful (h e l p f u l)
- kind (k i n d)
- caring (c a r i n g)
- honest (h o n e s t)

These are five important qualities of a good friend: loyal, helpful, kind, caring, and honest.

Answer: My friend is always kind to me even when I make a mistake.

Explanation: Kindness means being gentle and understanding. A friend who is kind does not get angry or harsh when you make a mistake but instead treats you with gentleness and understanding.

Answer: My friend shares things with me. She is very caring.

Explanation: Caring means showing concern and affection for others. Sharing things with someone is an act of caring — it shows that you think about the other person's needs and happiness.

Answer: My friend is loyal because he always supports me.

Explanation: Loyalty means being faithful and supportive to someone consistently. A friend who always supports you, especially in difficult times, is showing loyalty.

Answer: My friend never lies. She is an honest person.

Explanation: Honesty means always telling the truth and not deceiving others. A friend who never lies is an honest person — one of the most valued qualities in a friendship.

Answer: My friend and I believe in caring for each other. (Alternatively: being helpful for each other.)

Explanation: Caring for each other means looking out for each other's well-being and happiness. This is a fundamental belief in a strong friendship. 'Helpful' is also acceptable if the student wishes to use it here.

Sample Answer (students should write about their own friends):

Friend 1 — Priya:
I like Priya because she is always honest with me and never hides the truth, even when it is difficult to hear.

Friend 2 — Arjun:
I like Arjun because he is very helpful — whenever I have trouble with my homework, he patiently explains it to me.

Friend 3 — Meera:
I like Meera because she is very caring and always notices when I am sad, and she tries her best to cheer me up.

Note for students: Write about your real friends and the qualities you genuinely admire in them. Use the vocabulary words (loyal, helpful, kind, caring, honest) wherever appropriate.

Answer: Ice cream (or cold drinks / snacks — the exact answer depends on the audio transcript on page 72).

Note: Students must listen carefully to the audio/transcript provided on page 72 of the textbook to give the precise answer. The answer above is a suggested response; the correct answer is based on the actual listening material.

Answer: This is a listening activity. Students must listen to the audio/transcript (page 72) and circle the pictures that correspond to the outdoor activities mentioned.

Note: Since the actual images cannot be seen in this format, students should listen carefully and identify activities such as walking, cycling, playing, sitting on a bench, etc., as described in the audio, and circle the matching pictures accordingly.

Sample Dialogue 1 — A Walk in the Park:

Riya: Hi Priya! Good morning. How are you?
Priya: Hi Riya! I'm great, thank you. How about you?
Riya: I'm good too! I was thinking of going for a walk in the park this evening. Would you like to come with me?
Priya: Oh, that sounds lovely! Yes, I'd love to come.
Riya: Great! We can feed the ducks, play on the swings, and maybe even fly a kite!
Priya: That's a wonderful plan. I love spending time with you. It's always so much fun!
Riya: Me too! See you at 5 o'clock then?
Priya: Yes, see you then!

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Sample Dialogue 2 — Sharing Tiffins at School:

Amit: Hi Rohan! What did you bring in your tiffin today?
Rohan: Hi Amit! I have parathas with pickle. What about you?
Amit: I have rice and dal. It smells really good! I wish we could share our tiffins!
Rohan: What a great idea! Let's share. I'll give you a paratha and you give me some rice and dal.
Amit: Perfect! Here you go. I hope you like it.
Rohan: Mmm, this is delicious! Your rice and dal is amazing. I feel so happy sharing lunch with you.
Amit: Me too! Sharing makes everything taste better. What other food do you like?
Rohan: I love idli and sambar. Maybe I'll bring some next time!
Amit: That would be wonderful. Thank you for sharing today, Rohan!
Rohan: Thank you too, Amit! I love spending time with you.

Sample New Situation — Helping a Friend with Studies:

Sneha: Hi Kavya! You look a little worried. Is everything okay?
Kavya: Hi Sneha. I'm a bit stressed. I don't understand the chapter on fractions in Maths.
Sneha: Oh, don't worry! I can help you. Shall we sit together after school and study?
Kavya: Really? That would be so helpful! Are you sure you don't mind?
Sneha: Of course not! That's what friends are for. I'll bring my notebook and we can go through the problems together.
Kavya: You are such a good friend, Sneha. Thank you so much!
Sneha: We'll figure it out together. I'm sure you'll understand it once we go through it step by step.
Kavya: I feel much better now. I'm lucky to have a friend like you!
Sneha: And I'm lucky to have you too! See you after school.

Note for students: Create your own situation based on real experiences with your friends. Use polite greetings, ask questions, listen to each other, and express your feelings.

Planning (List of answers):
- When? — In Class 1, on the first day of school, about five years ago.
- Where? — In the classroom, sitting next to each other.
- How? — We both forgot our pencils and borrowed one from the teacher together. We started laughing and became friends.

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Sample Paragraph:

Title: The Day We Became Friends

I met my best friend Ananya on the very first day of Class 1. We were both nervous and sat next to each other in the classroom. When the teacher asked us to draw a picture, we both realised we had forgotten our pencils! We looked at each other and started laughing. The teacher gave us one pencil to share. As we took turns drawing, we began talking and discovered we both loved drawing animals. From that day on, we were inseparable. That one shared pencil gave me my best friend forever.

(Word count: approximately 90 words)

Note for students: Write about your own friendship. Be specific about the when, where, and how. A personal, honest paragraph will always be the best one.

Meaning of the quotations:

1. 'A friend in need is a friend indeed.'
This quotation means that a true friend is one who helps you when you are in trouble or difficulty. Anyone can be friendly when things are going well, but a real friend stands by you during hard times. The word 'indeed' means 'truly' — so a friend who helps you in need is truly a friend.

2. 'My best friend is the one who brings out the best in me.'
This quotation means that a best friend is someone who encourages you, motivates you, and helps you become a better person. A true best friend does not pull you down or make you feel bad about yourself; instead, they inspire you to show your best qualities and reach your full potential.

Sample Answer:

For the quotation 'A friend in need is a friend indeed':
Once, I had forgotten my lunch box at home and was very hungry. My friend Rahul immediately shared his entire lunch with me without hesitation. He did not complain or make me feel bad. That day, I truly understood the meaning of this quotation — Rahul was a real friend because he helped me when I needed it most.

For the quotation 'My best friend is the one who brings out the best in me':
I used to be very shy and never raised my hand in class. My friend Divya always encouraged me, saying, 'You know the answer — just say it!' Because of her encouragement, I started participating in class and even won a quiz competition. She truly brought out the best in me.

Note for students: Share your own real experience. The more personal and honest your story, the more meaningful it will be.

Sample Famous Quotations on Friendship:

1. 'Friendship is the only cement that will ever hold the world together.' — Woodrow Wilson
2. 'A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.' — Walter Winchell
3. 'Friends are the family we choose for ourselves.' — Edna Buchanan
4. In Hindi: 'दोस्ती वो रिश्ता है जो खून से नहीं, दिल से बनता है।' (Friendship is a relationship made not by blood, but by the heart.)

Activity Instructions:
- Choose one quotation that you like the most.
- Write it neatly on a piece of paper.
- Decorate the border with drawings of flowers, stars, or friendship symbols (like two hands shaking or two friends together).
- Use bright colours to make it attractive.
- Put it up on the class board for everyone to read and enjoy.

Note for students: You may also find quotations in your regional language and share them with the class.