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Gujarat Board · Class 5 · English- (Book-Marigold)
What Flying Together covers in Gujarat Board Class 5 English-: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the Gujarat Board Class 5 English- syllabus.
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4 Topics · Gujarat Board Class 5 English- (Book-Marigold) · 2026-27
Topics in Flying Together
1
About the Story – Background and Setting
- The story is adapted from 'Panchatantra', one of the oldest collections of stories, originally written in Sanskrit.
- Panchatantra stories teach 'nitishastra' – wise conduct of life – through animal stories.
- The story is set in a deep forest where a very tall tree stands.
2
Summary of the Story – What Happened Step by Step
- A flock of wild geese lived on a tall tree in a deep forest.
- A wise old bird noticed a small creeper growing at the foot of the tree.
- The wise bird warned the others: 'Destroy the creeper now while it is small and tender. Later it will become thick and strong, and a hunter can use it to climb the tree and catch us.'
3
Characters in the Story
- The Wise Old Bird (Goose): The most important character. He is observant, intelligent, and thinks ahead. He noticed the small creeper and warned the others. When they were trapped, he did not say 'I t
- The Other Geese (the Flock): They represent ordinary people who ignore good advice. They were lazy and careless. They kept saying 'we'll see, we'll see' but never acted. However, they were willing to
- The Hunter: He is the antagonist (villain). He is clever – he noticed where the geese lived and planned to trap them. But he was outsmarted by the geese's unity and plan.
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Themes and Lessons from the Story
- Theme 1 – Listen to Wise Advice: The geese suffered because they did not listen to the wise old bird's warning. We should always pay attention to the advice of elders and wise people.
- Theme 2 – Do Not Delay Important Work (Procrastination): The geese kept saying 'we'll see, we'll see' and delayed destroying the creeper. By the time they realised the danger, it was too late. Importa
- Theme 3 – Teamwork and Unity: The geese were able to escape ONLY because they all acted together. If even one bird had moved before the plan was complete, all of them would have been caught. Unity is
Key Concepts
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What are the important topics in Flying Together for Gujarat Board Class 5 English- (Book-Marigold)?
Key topics in Flying Together include About the Story – Background and Setting, Summary of the Story – What Happened Step by Step, Characters in the Story, Themes and Lessons from the Story. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 5 exams.
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Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 43 practice questions on Flying Together. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
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