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The Invention of Shoes — Concept Maps

ICSE · Class 5 · English Literature

4 concept maps of The Invention of Shoes for ICSE Class 5 English Literature, each also written out as a text outline.

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4 Concept Maps

Problem-Solving Journey in The Invention of Shoes

Problem-Solving Journey in The Invention of Shoes

The map in words

  • King Hobu complains about dusty feet
    • Problem identified: How to keep feet clean?
      • Solution 1: Use 17 lakh brooms
        • Result: Creates massive dust storm
          • Problem gets WORSE
      • Solution 2: Use water carriers
        • Result: Creates mud everywhere
      • Solution 3: Cover earth with leather
        • Old Tanner suggests idea
          • Solution 4: Cover FEET with leather
            • Result: Perfect shoes that fit and protect
              • SUCCESS! Invention of shoes

The King's Problem-Solving Journey

The King's Problem-Solving Journey

The map in words

  • King Hobu Worried About Dusty Feet
    • Gobu Rai Calls Scholars and Scientists
      • Solution 1: Brooms to Sweep Dust
        • Failure: Creates Massive Dust Cloud
          • Try Again
            • Solution 2: Water-Carriers with Water
              • Failure: Creates Mud Everywhere
                • Try Again
                  • Solution 3: Cover Earth with Leather
                    • Gobu Rai Rejects as Impossible
                      • Old Tanner Arrives with Simple Idea
                        • Solution: Make Shoes for the King
                          • Success: Clean Feet, No Waste
                            • Shoes Invented and Used Forever After

Sequence of Events: From Problem to Solution

Sequence of Events: From Problem to Solution

The map in words

  • King Hobu is upset\nDust dirties his royal feet
    • Gobu Rai and scholars\nare called to solve it
      • Solution 1:\n17.5 lakh Brooms
        • FAILED: Huge dust storm\neveryone choked
          • Solution 2:\n21 lakh Water-carriers
            • FAILED: Land turned to mud\ntrade and life stopped
              • Solution 3:\nMats and Carpets
                • Rejected by king: Solution 4:\nKeep king indoors
                  • Rejected by king: King's Idea:\nCover earth in leather
                    • Old Tanner is called
                      • Tanner's solution:\nCover the KING'S feet
                        • Shoes are made\nand fit perfectly
                          • Problem SOLVED\nShoes are invented!

The Invention of Shoes

The Invention of Shoes

The map in words

  • The Invention of Shoes
    • King Hobu
    • Gobu Rai
    • Problem of Dust
    • Failed Solutions
    • The Old Tanner
    • Invention of Shoes
    • Themes and Lessons
    • Vocabulary and Definitions

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in The Invention of Shoes for ICSE Class 5 English Literature?
Key topics in The Invention of Shoes include Summary of the Story, Themes and Moral of the Story, Characters and Their Roles. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 5 exams.
What do the concept maps for The Invention of Shoes show?
The 4 maps show how the ideas in The Invention of Shoes connect: Problem-Solving Journey in The Invention of Shoes; The King's Problem-Solving Journey. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise The Invention of Shoes for Class 5 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on The Invention of Shoes. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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