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A Rupee Goes a Long Way — Concept Maps

ICSE · Class 5 · English Literature

4 concept maps of A Rupee Goes a Long Way for ICSE Class 5 English Literature, each also written out as a text outline.

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4 Concept Maps

Ranji's Chain of Exchanges – Step by Step

Ranji's Chain of Exchanges – Step by Step

The map in words

  • Old One-Rupee Coin
    • Sweet-seller refuses it: Meets Mohinder Singh
      • Gives coin to Mohinder: Gets Fishing Rod
        • River is dry and shallow: Fishing rod is useless
          • Meets flute player: Gets Flute
            • Milk-can boy plays flute: Exchanges Flute
              • Boy has no money: Gets Necklace
                • Koki loves the necklace: Sells Necklace to Koki
                  • Koki pays one rupee: Gets New Shiny Rupee
                    • Runs to Jumna Sweet Shop: Buys Jalebis
                      • Shares with Koki - Happy Ending

Flowchart showing how the barter system works with two people exchanging items they both want

Flowchart showing how the barter system works with two people exchanging items they both want

The map in words

  • Person A: Has Cookies
    • Wants Crayons: Exchange?
      • Both Agree: Trade Complete
      • Disagree: No Trade
  • Person B: Has Crayons

State diagram showing the sequence of events that begins Ranji's journey of trades

State diagram showing the sequence of events that begins Ranji's journey of trades

The map in words

  • Ranji_Has_Coin → Wants_Jalebis
  • Wants_Jalebis → Meets_Shopkeeper
  • Meets_Shopkeeper → Coin_Rejected
  • Coin_Rejected → Begins_Journey

Value and Exchange

Value and Exchange

The map in words

  • Value and Exchange
    • Barter System
    • One-Rupee Coin
    • Trading and Barter in Story
    • Perceived Value
    • Character Motivations
    • Moral and Life Skills

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in A Rupee Goes a Long Way for ICSE Class 5 English Literature?
Key topics in A Rupee Goes a Long Way include Summary of the Story, Themes and Moral, Characters and Their Actions. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 5 exams.
What do the concept maps for A Rupee Goes a Long Way show?
The 4 maps show how the ideas in A Rupee Goes a Long Way connect: Ranji's Chain of Exchanges – Step by Step; Flowchart showing how the barter system works with two people exchanging items they both want. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise A Rupee Goes a Long Way for Class 5 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 practice questions on A Rupee Goes a Long Way. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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