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The Storm at Night

ICSE · Class 3 · English Literature-Book 'Gulmohar'

Summary of The Storm at Night for ICSE Class 3 English Literature-Book 'Gulmohar'. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

This chapter from the Gulmohar English textbook tells the exciting story of a stormy night in the hills. The writer, Ruskin Bond, shares his experience of a powerful storm that damages his house. Though scary, the story is told in a calm and even humorous way. The speaker and his adopted family work

Key Concepts

Words like 'hurriedly' and 'quietly'

Words like 'hurriedly' and 'quietly' that tell us how something is done. For example, the children picked up books hurriedly during the storm.

Words like 'now'

Words like 'now', 'today', 'downstairs', and 'below' that tell us when or where something happens.

Prefixes added to words to change

Prefixes added to words to change their meaning. 'Un-' means 'not', like 'unable'. 'Dis-' means 'opposite' or 'remove', like 'disconnected'.

Words that describe sounds

Words that describe sounds, like 'groaned', 'clattered', 'squealed', and 'ripping'.

The speaker and the children work

The speaker and the children work together to save books, clothes, and other items from getting wet.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the sequence of events during the storm
  • Identify key parts of a house and their functions
  • Recognize adverbs of manner, time, and place
  • Learn the use of prefixes 'un-' and 'dis-'
  • Appreciate how sound words make stories vivid

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in The Storm at Night for ICSE Class 3 English Literature-Book 'Gulmohar'?
The Storm at Night covers several key topics that are frequently asked in ICSE Class 3 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
How to score full marks in The Storm at Night — ICSE Class 3 English Literature-Book 'Gulmohar'?
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