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Teamwork — Syllabus
Gujarat Board · Class 5 · English- (Book-Marigold)
What Teamwork 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 Teamwork
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About the Poem – Overview and Summary
- The poem 'Teamwork' is written by Jan Nigro.
- It is a fun, rhythmic poem with a strong message about cooperation and unity.
- The poem is from Unit 2 of the Class 5 English textbook Marigold.
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Stanza-by-Stanza Analysis
- STANZA 1 (Refrain/Opening): 'Teamwork, teamwork, Together we can make our dream work. Then we'll share the joy of what we've done, Teamwork, everyone!' – This is the main message: together we achieve
- STANZA 2 (Basketball Example): 'It's fun to shoot the basketball through the hoop, But if nobody passes then nobody shoots.' – This tells us that even a skilled player cannot score without a teammate
- STANZA 2 continued (Relay Race Example): 'And the relay race just can't go on, If nobody wants to pass the baton.' – In a relay race, each runner must pass the baton. Without this, the race stops. Thi
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Literary Devices in the Poem
- RHYME: The poem has a clear rhyme scheme. 'Dream work' rhymes with 'teamwork'. 'Shoots' rhymes with 'hoops'. 'Baton' rhymes with 'on'. 'Whole' rhymes with 'goal'. 'Plus' rhymes with 'us'.
- REPETITION: The word 'Teamwork' is repeated to emphasise the main idea. Repetition makes the message stronger and easier to remember.
- METAPHOR: 'We're the parts that make up the whole' – the team is compared to a whole made up of parts (like pieces of a machine or puzzle working together).
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Vocabulary and Word Meanings
- 'Dream work' – making your dreams come true through hard work.
- 'Hoop' – the circular ring in a basketball game.
- 'Passes' – throws or hands the ball to another player.
Key Concepts
Teamwork is when a groupA common goal is somethingEach person in a team bringsCooperation means working together smoothly byCommunication is sharing information
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What are the important topics in Teamwork for Gujarat Board Class 5 English- (Book-Marigold)?
Key topics in Teamwork include About the Poem – Overview and Summary, Stanza-by-Stanza Analysis, Literary Devices in the Poem, Vocabulary and Word Meanings. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 5 exams.
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