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A Tale of Two Birds — Revision Notes
Gujarat Board · Class 6 · English
A Tale of Two Birds revision notes for Gujarat Board Class 6 English: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the Gujarat Board Class 6 English syllabus.
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Key Topics to Revise
1
Characters in the Story
- The Mother Bird: A caring bird who lived with her two babies in a tall, shady tree in the forest. She was killed when a heavy branch fell on her during a storm.
- The Two Baby Birds: Twin baby birds who looked exactly alike but grew up in very different places and developed very different behaviours.
- The First Bird (near the robbers' cave): Grew up hearing the robbers talk. It learned to shout warnings to help the robbers steal from travellers.
2
Plot Summary – What Happens in the Story
- A mother bird lived with her two newborn babies in a nest on a tall, shady tree in a forest.
- A big storm came with thunder, lightning, heavy rain, and strong wind. Many trees were blown down, including the tree where the birds lived.
- A heavy branch fell on the nest and killed the mother bird. The two baby birds were blown to opposite sides of the forest by the strong wind.
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The Moral and Central Theme
- The central theme of the story is the power of environment and company on a person's (or creature's) character and behaviour.
- The moral of the story is: 'One is known by the company one keeps.'
- Both birds were born from the same mother, looked exactly alike, but behaved in completely opposite ways because of the different environments they grew up in.
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Important Lines and Their Meanings
- 'Quick! Hurry up! There's someone under the tree. Come and take his jewels and his horse. Hurry, or else he'll slip away.' — This is what Bird 1 shouted. It was imitating the language of the robbers t
- 'Welcome to the ashram, Sir. Please go inside and rest. The rishi will be back soon. There's some cold water in the pot. Please make yourself comfortable.' — This is what Bird 2 said. It was imitating
- 'He is my brother but he has made friends with robbers. He now talks as they do. He doesn't talk to me any more.' — Bird 2 says this about Bird 1. It shows the birds were separated and grew apart in b
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important topics in A Tale of Two Birds for Gujarat Board Class 6 English?
Key topics in A Tale of Two Birds include Characters in the Story, Plot Summary – What Happens in the Story, The Moral and Central Theme, Important Lines and Their Meanings. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 6 exams.
How should I revise A Tale of Two Birds for Class 6 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on A Tale of Two Birds. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
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