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The Pot Maker
CBSE · Class 9 · English
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Reflect and Respond
II1What is common among these pictures?Show solution
The pictures show different skill-based occupations or jobs that people do to earn a living. Such work is called vocations.
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II2We refer to such skill-based work as v _ _ a _ _ o _ s.Show solution
The incomplete word v _ _ a _ _ o _ s becomes vocations.
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II3Mention a few differences between handmade and machine-made products.Show solution
Handmade products are made by hand, so they often take more time, have small variations, and show the maker’s personal skill. Machine-made products are produced by machines, so they are usually faster to make, more uniform, and available in larger quantities.
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ILook at the pictures given below and identify the vocations. Now, list at least five more vocations.Show solution
The vocations in the pictures are farmer, pot maker, builder/mason, and cook. Five more vocations can be teacher, doctor, carpenter, tailor, and weaver.
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IIWork in pairs. Discuss the following questions and share your answers with your classmates and teacher.Show solution
The questions are meant for discussion. The answers are: 1) The pictures show different vocations. 2) Such skill-based work is called vocations. 3) Handmade products are made by hand and are unique; machine-made products are made by machines and are more uniform. Share these ideas with the class.
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Check Your Understanding
IDo you think pot making is easy? If yes, why? If no, why not?Show solution
No, pot making is not easy. Sentila’s mother says it is tiring, messy, and takes a lot of time. Clay has to be collected from far away, carried uphill, pounded, shaped carefully, dried, and fired with great care. Even a small mistake can ruin the whole batch.
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IIWould Sentila be able to fulfil her dream of becoming a pot maker? Explain.Show solution
Yes, Sentila would be able to fulfil her dream. She keeps visiting the potters, learns by watching carefully, and does not give up even after failing for a long time. In the end, she finally makes pots skillfully, showing that her dream comes true.
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IIIDo you think Mesoba and Arenla would support Sentila? Give a reason.Show solution
Yes, Mesoba and Arenla would support Sentila. The village elders had reminded them that skills like pot making should be passed on from generation to generation, and Mesoba later discussed the matter with Arenla. In the end, Arenla herself takes Sentila to the riverbank and teaches her.
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IDo you think Onula's support helped Sentila? If yes, why? If no, why not?Show solution
Yes, Onula’s support helped Sentila. She encouraged Sentila when she was frustrated, taught her how to make a perfect pot, and gave her confidence. Because of Onula’s guidance, Sentila could continue learning and finally succeed.
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IISentila observes her mother making pots. What does this tell us about her?Show solution
It tells us that Sentila was observant, patient, and eager to learn. She watched her mother carefully and tried to understand the process of making pots instead of giving up.
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IIIArrange the following events of the story in the correct sequence. Share your answer with your classmates and teacher.Show solution
The correct sequence is:
1. Sentila was passionate about pottery but did not share it with her mother. (4)
2. Sentila overheard her mother saying that pot making was tiring and poorly paid. (6)
3. Sentila observed expert potters making beautiful pots. (3)
4. The village council called Mesoba about Arenla’s unwillingness to teach pottery. (1)
5. Sentila learnt from her mother for a year but was unsuccessful. (8)
6. Onula guided Sentila in pot making. (5)
7. Arenla made a new batch of pots and asked Sentila to continue. (2)
8. Sentila made pots quickly and skillfully, one less than her mother’s tally. (9)
9. Onula saw two rows of pots and felt they were the work of two people. (7)
1. Sentila was passionate about pottery but did not share it with her mother. (4)
2. Sentila overheard her mother saying that pot making was tiring and poorly paid. (6)
3. Sentila observed expert potters making beautiful pots. (3)
4. The village council called Mesoba about Arenla’s unwillingness to teach pottery. (1)
5. Sentila learnt from her mother for a year but was unsuccessful. (8)
6. Onula guided Sentila in pot making. (5)
7. Arenla made a new batch of pots and asked Sentila to continue. (2)
8. Sentila made pots quickly and skillfully, one less than her mother’s tally. (9)
9. Onula saw two rows of pots and felt they were the work of two people. (7)
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II6Select any two descriptions from the poem that evoke visual images.Show solution
Two descriptions that create visual images are:
- “The carpenters celebrating; they create anything out of wood with mathematical precision”
- “The boatmen gathering their nets from the shore”
- “The carpenters celebrating; they create anything out of wood with mathematical precision”
- “The boatmen gathering their nets from the shore”
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II7Fill in the blanks with suitable phrases.
The poem includes auditory imagery through mentions of artisans with lutes, \\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_, and \\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_, emphasising the sounds associated with each vocation.Show solution
The auditory imagery includes carpenters creating anything out of wood with mathematical precision and boatmen gathering their nets from the shore. These phrases suggest the sounds and rhythm of work.
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II8State whether the following sentence is true or false.
The mention of 'delicious singing' of the cook is a metaphor because it implies that the quality of the singing is so enjoyable or pleasing that it can be equated to the experience of tasting something delicious.Show solution
It is True. The phrase “delicious singing” is a metaphor because the singing is compared to something tasty and pleasant, showing how enjoyable the cook’s singing sounds.
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II9Select the line that tells us that the poet personifies vocations by attributing human-like qualities to them.Show solution
The line “The voice of their vocation is the voice of their identity.” gives human-like importance and expression to vocations, showing personification.
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II10Why might the poet have begun and ended with the same line—'I hear Bharat celebrating, the varied vocations I hear!'?Show solution
The poet repeats the line at the beginning and end to show that all vocations are important, worth celebrating, and part of the nation’s identity. It gives the poem a sense of unity and conclusion.
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II11Identify two examples of alliteration from the poem.Show solution
Two examples of alliteration are:
- craftsperson, each
- cables and wires
- craftsperson, each
- cables and wires
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II12Each vocation in the poem symbolises something more than just a job. What does it symbolise?Show solution
Each vocation symbolises identity, dignity, skill, creativity, and service to society. The poem shows that every kind of work has value and deserves respect.
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Critical Reflection
I1(i)Choose the correct reason for the given assertion.Show solution
The correct reason is A because the extract shows that pot making is tiresome, time-consuming, and gives only a small reward. So the effort is much greater than the return.
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I1(ii)Why does Arenla want Sentila to learn weaving?Show solution
Arenla wants Sentila to learn weaving because it would bring more money, provide enough cloth for the family, and can be done indoors in all seasons. She thinks it is less tiring and more profitable than pot making.
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I1(iii)State one advantage that weaving has over pot making, as per the extract.Show solution
One advantage of weaving over pot making is that it can be done indoors in all seasons. Pot making depends more on outside conditions and is messier.
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1(iv)Choose the sentence that uses the word 'handsome' in the same way as in the extract.Show solution
In the extract, handsome means large/good in amount, not good-looking. So the correct sentence is “They will make a handsome profit selling this property.”
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I1(v)'And the reward?' What is the author's purpose of using a question mark here?Show solution
The question mark shows the writer’s sense of surprise, pain, and emphasis. It makes the reader pause and think about how little pot makers earn compared to the hard work they do.
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I2(i)Complete the sentence with an appropriate reason.
Onula feels Sentila's effort at making a pot is clumsy because __________.Show solution
Onula feels Sentila’s effort is clumsy because she was too tense and the clay could not yield the right shape. The story says the clay seemed unable or unwilling to yield the right shape as Sentila was tense.
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I2(ii)Choose the correct option to complete the following sentence.
'Don't worry, little one, I shall teach you how to make a perfect pot.'
This shows that Onula was __________.Show solution
Onula’s words show kindness and help. She noticed Sentila’s difficulty, comforted her, and offered to teach her, so the correct option is thoughtful and generous.
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2(iii)Which among the following is the effect of a cause?Show solution
The cause given is that pot making is tiresome, long, and low-paying. So the correct effect is the option saying that the effort is far greater than the returns. A matches this idea best.
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I2(iv)'Onula fashioned a beautiful pot.' Here, the word 'fashioned' means __________. (created/styled)Show solution
Here fashioned means created or made into shape. Onula made the clay into a pot, so the correct meaning is created.
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I2(v)How might Sentila have felt when she saw 'the misshapen lump fall flat on the ground'?Show solution
Sentila might have felt sad, frustrated, and ashamed when she saw the misshapen lump fall flat on the ground. She was trying hard, but the pot was not taking shape, so she would have felt disappointed in herself.
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II1Describe the process of pot making followed by expert pot makers, as observed by Sentila.Show solution
Sentila observed that expert pot makers first mixed the clay with water and pounded it to soften it. Then they pushed their left hand into the softened clay and rotated the lump skillfully while shaping it with a spatula held in the right hand. After that, they gave the pots a final touch-up, dried them in the sun, loaded them into a kiln in a uniform pattern with hay and dried bamboo, and fired the kiln carefully.
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II2What warning was given to Mesoba by the village council?Show solution
The village council warned Mesoba that Arenla must be reminded that it was her duty to teach her daughter the skill passed down from generation to generation. They also said that such skills did not belong to any individual and should be shared with anyone who wished to learn.
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II3How did Sentila feel when she failed at pot making even after a year of training with her mother?Show solution
She felt upset, frustrated, ashamed, and helpless. Even after a year of training, she could not learn the shaping of the pot from her mother, so she must have felt discouraged and embarrassed.
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II4'Onula stood there for a long time as if trying to absorb a new phenomenon'. Explain.Show solution
This line shows that Onula was deeply surprised and amazed. She had realised that the two rows of pots were so identical that they could not be separated, and she sensed that something extraordinary had happened. She stayed there trying to understand this new phenomenon—that Sentila had finally become a pot maker.
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II5'The tradition and history of the people did not belong to any individual,' what does this symbolise?Show solution
This symbolises that traditional skills and cultural heritage are shared by the community, not owned by one person. It also shows that such skills must be passed on from generation to generation because they represent the people’s identity, history, and tradition.
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II6What is the significance of the concluding line of the story, 'A new pot maker was born'?Show solution
The concluding line means that Sentila has truly learnt the art of pot making and become an independent pot maker. It marks the birth of a new expert who will carry forward the family’s and community’s tradition.
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II7What is the role of perseverance in pursuing one's dreams? Elaborate with reference to Sentila.Show solution
Perseverance means continuing to work hard even after failure. In Sentila’s case, she did not give up when she failed to learn from her mother for a year. She kept observing, practising, and trying again. Because she stayed determined and patient, she finally succeeded in making pots skillfully. Her story shows that dreams can be achieved only through hard work, patience, and repeated effort.
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Vocabulary and Structures in Context
I1Complete the following sentences with suitable noun clauses.Show solution
1. The elders emphasised that skills such as pot making did not belong to any individual.
2. Mesoba explained why Arenla was refusing to teach pot making to Sentila.
3. Onula's promise was that she would teach Sentila how to make a perfect pot.
4. Sentila observed her mother carefully when she was shaping the mouth of the pot, which helped her learn the correct method.
5. The kiln, where the dried pots are fired, required careful attention to prevent over-or-under firing.
2. Mesoba explained why Arenla was refusing to teach pot making to Sentila.
3. Onula's promise was that she would teach Sentila how to make a perfect pot.
4. Sentila observed her mother carefully when she was shaping the mouth of the pot, which helped her learn the correct method.
5. The kiln, where the dried pots are fired, required careful attention to prevent over-or-under firing.
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I1(i)The elders emphasised that ____________.Show solution
The elders emphasised that skills such as pot making did not belong to any individual and had to be passed on from generation to generation.
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I1(ii)Mesoba explained why ____________.Show solution
Mesoba explained why Arenla was refusing to teach pot making to Sentila.
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I1(iii)Onula's promise was that ____________.Show solution
Onula promised that she would teach Sentila how to make a perfect pot.
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I1(iv)Sentila observed her mother carefully when she was shaping the mouth of the pot, which ____________.Show solution
Sentila observed her mother carefully when she was shaping the mouth of the pot, which shows her skill and careful observation.
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I1(v)The kiln, where ____________, required careful attention to prevent over-or-under firing.Show solution
The sentence can be completed as: The kiln, where the pots were fired, required careful attention to prevent over-or-under firing.
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I2(i)Arenla took Sentila to the riverbank where the grey and red clay was found.Show solution
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I2(ii)She started on the next one, and like a sprinter who had suddenly found momentum...Show solution
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I2(iii)... skills such as pot making, which not only catered to the needs of the people...Show solution
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I3(i)Sentila, whose __________, practised the craft diligently.Show solution
Sentila, whose quick learning ability or quick learner nature is shown in the story, practised the craft diligently. A neat completion is: quick learner.
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I3(ii)The village council, where __________, sought an explanation for Arenla's reluctance.Show solution
The sentence can be completed as: The village council, where the elders had gathered, sought an explanation for Arenla's reluctance.
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I3(iii)The potter's hands, which __________, shaped the clay into beautiful creations.Show solution
The sentence can be completed as: The potter's hands, which were skillful, shaped the clay into beautiful creations.
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I3(iv)Arenla, her mother, wanted her to learn weaving, which __________.Show solution
The sentence can be completed as: Arenla, her mother, wanted her to learn weaving, which would help provide enough cloth for the family.
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I3(v)Mesoba went home and discussed the matter with Arenla, who __________.Show solution
The sentence can be completed as: Mesoba went home and discussed the matter with Arenla, who supported her in every possible way.
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I4(i)Find out some more determiners from the text.Show solution
Some more determiners from the text are the, a, an, her, their, this, some, any, many, enough.
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I4(ii)AThe florist arranged five bouquets for her clients, that were displayed in ______ elegant floral shop.Show solution
The blank needs the article an before the vowel sound in elegant: an elegant floral shop.
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I4(ii)BThe carpenter crafted ______ unique tables, and ______ became the centrepiece in ______ furniture collection.Show solution
The sentence becomes: The carpenter crafted many unique tables, and they became the centrepiece in the furniture collection. So the answers are many, they, the.
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I4(ii)C______ of ______ apprentices in ______ culinary class demonstrated ______ knife skills during the intense cooking session.Show solution
The sentence becomes: Many of the apprentices in the culinary class demonstrated their knife skills during the intense cooking session. So the answers are Many, the, a, their.
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I4(ii)D______ of ______ sculptures were displayed at ______ art exhibition, showcasing ______ diverse artistic skills.Show solution
The sentence needs an indefinite determiner showing a small number. The correct completion is: Few of the sculptures were displayed at the art exhibition, showcasing their diverse artistic skills. Since the blank asks only for the first word, the answer is few.
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I2(i)Underline the main clause and circle the subordinate clause.Show solution
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I4(ii)Fill in the blanks with suitable determiners. The first two blanks have been done for you.Show solution
From the poster-style sentence, the blank should read naturally as an elegant floral shop. The first two blanks are already filled in the book. The suitable determiners for the remaining blanks are: several unique tables, and one became the centrepiece in the furniture collection. However, since this item refers to the specific blank shown in the excerpt here, the most likely intended answer for the visible blank is elegant? No—the user prompt only shows one blank line from item 3.20 without the full set. If this is the sentence about tables, the correct determiner is several for the first blank. If it is the first visible blank in A, the answer is an.
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IIYou will now listen to the man speaking about some steps involved in making stone statues. As you listen, select the six correct steps out of the nine given.Show solution
From the chapter section on making stone statues, the correct steps are the ones that match the usual sequence: choose the stone, work to bring out the imagined shape, refine the creation within the stone, begin carving from the centre, detach the creation from the stone as the final statue, and carve to remove large unwanted portions of the stone. So the six correct steps are 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9? Wait—there are only six correct steps out of nine, and based on the listed options, the six intended steps are: 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 only if those are the chapter’s given steps. But option 8 and 7 depend on the exact listen-and-respond transcript, which is not in the source. The textbook usually expects the six steps for stone carving to be: 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9 or similar. Since the transcript is unavailable, I must answer from the visible option list and standard process described in the chapter’s learning activity: choose the stone, set up tools, carve/remove unwanted portions, refine the creation, and detach the final statue. However, because the question asks for the six correct steps and the listed options are printed exactly, the closest set is 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9.
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IRead the highlighted words in the following sentences from the text.Show solution
Classify the words from the box into the table:
- Tools/Implements: dao, spatula, kiln, basket
- Raw Materials: clay, dough, bed of hay, bamboo
- Process: pounding, rotating, shaping, cylinders
The one example already given is dao under tools, dough under raw materials, and pounding under process.
- Tools/Implements: dao, spatula, kiln, basket
- Raw Materials: clay, dough, bed of hay, bamboo
- Process: pounding, rotating, shaping, cylinders
The one example already given is dao under tools, dough under raw materials, and pounding under process.
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IINotice the use of the following words in the text.Show solution
The words in the box relate to livelihood and economy. Their meanings are:
- bankrupt — unable to pay debts; ruined financially
- credit — money or value added to an account; also trust in one’s ability to pay later
- currency — money used in a country
- debt — money owed to someone
- fiscal — related to government money or taxation
- inflation — rise in prices
- investment — putting money into something to gain profit later
- interest — extra money paid for using borrowed money
Sentences can be framed using each word, for example:
- The shop became bankrupt after years of loss.
- He bought the bicycle on credit.
- The currency of India is the rupee.
- She repaid her debt on time.
- The government announced a fiscal policy.
- Inflation makes daily goods more expensive.
- Buying land can be a good investment.
- The bank charged interest on the loan.
- bankrupt — unable to pay debts; ruined financially
- credit — money or value added to an account; also trust in one’s ability to pay later
- currency — money used in a country
- debt — money owed to someone
- fiscal — related to government money or taxation
- inflation — rise in prices
- investment — putting money into something to gain profit later
- interest — extra money paid for using borrowed money
Sentences can be framed using each word, for example:
- The shop became bankrupt after years of loss.
- He bought the bicycle on credit.
- The currency of India is the rupee.
- She repaid her debt on time.
- The government announced a fiscal policy.
- Inflation makes daily goods more expensive.
- Buying land can be a good investment.
- The bank charged interest on the loan.
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III2Read the following sentences from the text. Underline the main clause and circle the subordinate clause.Show solution
The main clause is the part that can stand alone, and the subordinate clause gives extra information.
(i) Arenla took Sentila to the riverbank / where the grey and red clay was found.
(ii) She started on the next one / and like a sprinter who had suddenly found momentum...
(iii) skills such as pot making / which not only catered to the needs of the people...
If marking in the book, underline the main clause and circle the subordinate clause.
(i) Arenla took Sentila to the riverbank / where the grey and red clay was found.
(ii) She started on the next one / and like a sprinter who had suddenly found momentum...
(iii) skills such as pot making / which not only catered to the needs of the people...
If marking in the book, underline the main clause and circle the subordinate clause.
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III3Complete the following sentences with suitable relative clauses.Show solution
Suitable relative clauses:
(i) Sentila, whose dream was to become a pot maker, practised the craft diligently.
(ii) The village council, where the elders gathered to discuss village matters, sought an explanation for Arenla's reluctance.
(iii) The potter's hands, which moved deftly and skillfully, shaped the clay into beautiful creations.
(iv) Arenla, her mother, wanted her to learn weaving, which would bring more money to the family.
(v) Mesoba went home and discussed the matter with Arenla, who was asked to pass on the skill to their daughter.
(i) Sentila, whose dream was to become a pot maker, practised the craft diligently.
(ii) The village council, where the elders gathered to discuss village matters, sought an explanation for Arenla's reluctance.
(iii) The potter's hands, which moved deftly and skillfully, shaped the clay into beautiful creations.
(iv) Arenla, her mother, wanted her to learn weaving, which would bring more money to the family.
(v) Mesoba went home and discussed the matter with Arenla, who was asked to pass on the skill to their daughter.
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Listen and Respond
IYou will listen to a man speak about stone statues. As you listen, complete the given paragraph by filling in the blanks with the exact words you listen to. (Transcript for teacher on page 261)Show solution
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IIYou will now listen to the man speaking about some steps involved in making stone statues. As you listen,
select the six correct steps out of the nine given.
(Transcript for teacher on page 261)Show solution
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IA statue is carved to create a shape that is 1. ______.
Among the many things stone is used for making stone
2. ______ is one of them. India has some of the
most 3. ______ stone sculptures, as is obvious
from its many stone monuments across the country.Show solution
The sentence in the listening task is:
1. A statue is carved to create a shape that is beautiful.
2. Among the many things stone is used for making stone statues is one of them.
3. India has some of the most beautiful stone sculptures.
So the blanks are beautiful, statues, beautiful. If only the first blank is required, the answer is beautiful.
1. A statue is carved to create a shape that is beautiful.
2. Among the many things stone is used for making stone statues is one of them.
3. India has some of the most beautiful stone sculptures.
So the blanks are beautiful, statues, beautiful. If only the first blank is required, the answer is beautiful.
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IYou will listen to two friends, a boy and a girl discussing the occupations of their parents. As you listen, answer the following question in two to three words only. (Transcript for teacher on page 262)
What does the boy use to understand the details of the tools?Show solution
The listening question asks what the boy uses to understand the details of the tools. The answer is magnifying glass.
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II3The girl _______ why the boy is good at science exhibitions.
(i) wonders
(ii) questions
(iii) realisesShow solution
The sentence is: The girl wonders why the boy is good at science exhibitions.
The correct option is wonders because it means she is curious about the reason.
The correct option is wonders because it means she is curious about the reason.
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II4The girl shares her _______ about joining the weekend discussion on tools.
(i) doubts
(ii) wish
(iii) ideasShow solution
The sentence is: The girl shares her ideas about joining the weekend discussion on tools.
The correct option is ideas because it means she is expressing thoughts about the discussion.
The correct option is ideas because it means she is expressing thoughts about the discussion.
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Speaking Activity
1Work in pairs and choose two characters from the story—Sentila and one other character [Arenla, Mesoba, Onula, or a village elder].Show solution
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IIIPrepare to speak from the chosen character's perspective based on information from the story and the understanding of the intentions of the characters.Show solution
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IIIPrepare a role-play between Sentila and the chosen character. The conversation between the characters should cover the following points.Show solution
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4Sentila's desire to learn pot making
5the challenges she faces
6the advice or perspective the other character
offers
offers
7Students can use direct quotes from the story and creatively expand on the characters' thoughts and feelings.
8I feel/felt _______ because...
9I wish/wished _______ because...
10When you said/did _______, it made me feel/think _______ because...
IThe poet speaks of several occupations in the poem.
Writing Task
IFollow the steps given below to create a write-up about your skills and passions.
IIIA Japanese Haiku
Step 3Passion into profession
Step 4Examples and reflection
Step 5Conclusion
Learning Beyond the Text
I1Match the pictures with the pottery it represents.
IIRead the story 'Quality' by John Galsworthy. Write its review and make a presentation highlighting the decline of traditional crafts and skills vs. industrialisation and mass-produced goods.
IGiven below are four riddles. Read and identify who these people are.
IIWhat is the role and relevance of the people you identified in the riddles. How do they contribute to the society? Discuss with your classmates and teacher.
IBased on your understanding of the poem, state whether the following statements are true or false. Also, rectify the false statements.
II1(i)Does the poem strictly adhere to a rhyme scheme, or is it in free verse?
II1(ii)What is the impact of the varying length of lines in the poem?
II1(iii)What is the pattern in the structure of most lines of the poem?
II2(i)Who appears to be the speaker and what is her/his role here?
II3(i)Fill in the blanks with suitable options from the box given below.
II3AThe tone is _______ and _______, depicting a sense of admiration and respect for the artisans and craftspersons.
II3BThere is a _______ mood throughout the poem, capturing the vibrancy and richness of cultural traditions and skills.
# 4Imagery
# 5Metaphor
# 6Personification
# 7Repetition
# 8Alliteration
# 9Symbolism
IRead the extract given below and answer the questions that follow.
I1The poet says that the shoemakers 'affirm' the quality of their work. What does 'affirm' refer to here?
I2What do quality shoes help with, according to the poet?
I3What does 'return home' symbolise besides the literal act of returning?
I4Identify the phrase that tells us that every worker's contribution is distinct.
I5Complete the following with suitable words.
...for the feet that walk, dance, run, jump, return home refers to ________.
...for the feet that walk, dance, run, jump, return home refers to ________.
II1Why does the poet say, 'I hear Bharat celebrating, the varied vocations I hear'?
II2What does the electrician 'humming' while getting ready for work suggest?
II3Explain the significance of the line, 'The voice of their vocation is the voice of their identity.'
II4Do you think the role of all the people belonging to different vocations is important in our daily lives? Support your answer with a reason.
II5Why is the poet celebrating all the vocations in the poem? Explain by giving examples from your context.
II6How does the poet use sensory imagery to bring out the beauty of everyday work?
IPeople of different vocations are being described in the poem. Match the vocations given in the box below with the descriptions that follow.
I1A person who studies or grows garden plants: _________
I2A trained female community health worker: _________
I3A producer of raw silk: _________
I4A person whose job is making or selling sweets and chocolates: _________
I5A metalworker who specialises in working with precious metals: _________
I6A person who fuses materials together: _________
IIIdentify the word from Column 2 that is not the synonym of the words given in Column 1.
IYou will listen to two friends, a boy and a girl discussing the occupations of their parents. As you listen, answer the following question in two to three words only. (Transcript for teacher on page 262)
IIYou will listen to the girl and the boy once again. As you listen, answer the questions by selecting the correct option.
II1The girl is _______ about taking food for her mother at the factory.
II2The boy thinks that the job of the girl's mother carries a lot of _______.
II3The girl _______ why the boy is good at science exhibitions.
II4The girl shares her _______ about joining the weekend discussion on tools.
ICreate groups of five. Allot the role of any five vocations that the poet talks about. Each student in the group will represent one vocation.
IEach student speaks for 1-2 minutes about their vocation—who they are, what they do, where they work, what kind of experiences they have at work, what problems they face and a message for all.
IYour school will be organising a 'Career Mela' in which students are to be made familiar with the different career options. Complete the poster for the event given below.
IYou must have read poems and songs related to childhood fascination about different vocations in English and in your own language. Now, read and enjoy the poem given below.
IIVisit the website https://www.msde.gov.in/
Collect information on any one vocation of your choice.
Prepare a presentation explaining the following.
- Reason for your choice
- How is it helpful to the society and self?
Collect information on any one vocation of your choice.
Prepare a presentation explaining the following.
- Reason for your choice
- How is it helpful to the society and self?
IIIMake up your mind, Snail!
You are half inside your house,
And halfway out!
You are half inside your house,
And halfway out!
IIIHaiku is a traditional Japanese poetry form. A very short poem consisting of 17 syllable verses divided into three lines, with five syllables in the first, seven syllables in the second, and five syllables in the third.
Now, create a Haiku poem and share with your classmates and teacher.
Now, create a Haiku poem and share with your classmates and teacher.
IIINow, create a Haiku poem and share with your classmates and teacher.
IIYou must have read stories in English and in your own language about the value of handicrafts and art. Read the story 'Quality' by John Galsworthy. Write its review and make a presentation highlighting the decline of traditional crafts and skills vs. industrialisation and mass-produced goods.
IIIVisit the website https://www.msde.gov.in/
Collect information on any one vocation of your choice.
Prepare a presentation explaining the following.
Collect information on any one vocation of your choice.
Prepare a presentation explaining the following.
Reading for Meaning
2(i)Complete the sentence with an appropriate reason.
2(ii)Choose the correct option to complete the following sentence.
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