Literature-X

                        The Tribute

1.Why did Babuli feel guilty and sad throughout the story?

2. Babuli’s wife was very excited to learn about the partition just contrary to her husband who 

    was quite perturbed .Why ?

3. Imagine you are Babuli.You receive your eldest brother’s letter informing you about the partition

    and asking you to reach village.You are shocked to learn about the unexpected event.Write a letter

   to your brother expressing your feelings .

4. The eldest brother tells his mother about Babuli’s tribute to him. She is overwhelmed to learn about it.

    She writes a page of diary expressing  her feelings for Babuli. Write the diary.

                    A Christmas Carol

1. How did Scrooge keep the Christmas spirit alive? Give examples.

2. What is the role of the three ghosts in converting Scrooge into a reformed man?

3. Imagine you are Ebenezer Scrooge.You are very happy to see the change in youself.

    Write a diary entry expressing your gratitude to the three ghosts and also describe your feelings.

4.  Describe Scrooge before and after the visit of the three ghosts.

5. You are the gentleman who had come to Scrooge for charity. He had plainly refused to help. On 

     Christmas day he meets you and offers a handsome amount for charity.You are perplexed to see this.

    Write a letter to your friend about this sudden  change in Scrooge. 

     

Cuti Pie

Work sheet (Class-X)

              Unit 2: Cutie Pie                           

    Answer the following questions:

     1. Who built the Questar? What was it?

2. Who are the ‘lowest minds on earth’? Why has the writer called

    them so?      

3. ‘Oh, he’s just too cute to live!’ the world said.

a) What is meant by the term ‘too cute to live’?

    b) How does this remark come true?

4. What was so appalling about the reality of Cutie Pie? What had he

        been dreaming of?

     5. How did Cutie Pie become a sensation?

     6. Why did the scientists keep him in a glass prison?

     7. What conditions did they create inside the glass prison?

     8.  How was Cutie Pie being tortured by them?

     9. Could Cutie Pie talk? Why/ Why not?

     10. Why couldn’t he communicate with his people from his prison?

     11. Why did his eyes seem ‘liquid to the watching world’?

     12. What were the physical miseries suffered by Ch-tsal?

13. What do you understand by ‘to lose his feathers was to lose himself’?

14. ‘Soon the pity soured’.

     a) Who pitied and why?

     b) How did the pity sour?

     c) What was the result of souring?

     15. Even though Cutie Pie had not been treated well by the humans yet he

             befriends a human baby. Give reasons.

     16. Why did he approach the baby only at night?

     17. Cutie Pie goes back to his home planet and tells his mother about his  

           experiences on the earth .Write what he might have narrated.

     18 Cutie Pie seems to be very intelligent creature. Give examples from

            the story to prove this. 

     19. How did the company of Christopher help in the revival of Ch-tsal’s

            powers and his rejuvenation?

     20. What amazing incident took place on one particular night and how

             did Ch-tsal react to it

             Extended Questions:

      1. Imagine you are one of the scientists who captured Cutie Pie from

            Quta Pi,the planet. Write a diary entry expressing your frustration

             how you failed to cure him of his sickness.

      2. You are Christopher and you have grown up now. Write your story

           describing your experience with the alien –

                 When I met an alien………..

     4. Cutie Pie gets back to his home planet but he is missing his beloved             

             companion Christopher. As Cutie Pie write a letter to Christopher

             telling him why he enjoyed his company.

              

             

Suggested Writing Skills for class IX & X

1) Your school is going to conduct an Eco Club Induction Programme. As the President of the school’s eco club you are supposed to address the members of the club. Write your speech addressing the newly elected          members emphasizing on ‘Green your school and your habitat’

2) September 8 is the International Literacy Day. Write an article for a magazine expressing your views about ‘Quality education in India is a dream or reality’.

3) The monsoon is posing a threat of Malaria and Dengue in Delhi. It has become a serious concern  As a responsible Delhite write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper cautioning the common people against the diseases and also aware them of their duty in this regard.  

4) You are living in a rented house which needs some repairs. Therefore, as Sumit Narang write a letter to your landlord, Mr. Anmol Negi asking him to undertake the repair work immediately.

5) Menu’s neighbour has lost his legs in an accident while he was driving on Ring Road. She is so concerned about increasing number of accidents on Delhi roads that she wants to write an article to aware the people about causes of accidents and to avoid road rage. Write an article on ‘Licence to Drive Is Not a Licence to kill’.

6) 'Teach India Campaign' and programme The Times of India aims at bringing together children in need of education and people who can contribute towards teaching. Write a speech about this programme inviting the students to be the part of the campaign.(class X)

7) The monkey menace in your locality has so much increased that children, young and old, everybody is scared to step out of the house. Write a letter to the Commissioner, Municipal Corporation of Delhi to

draw his attention and also request him to help the local residents to get rid of the menace.

8) The countdown for IX Common Wealth Games has begun. The stadiums are not yet ready. The roads construction is still going on. The players have been found positive in Dope Test. All these raise a doubt ‘Are we really ready for the games?’ Write an article expressing your views about the issue.

9).The Common Wealth Games has brought a modern infrastructure, green technology, green transport. Metro rail and a big road network etc. Write an e-mail to your friend highlighting changing face of Delhi.

10) You are Simi Khosla, a resident of Model Town. Write a letter to the Director, Delhi Jal Board about the poor quality and inadequate supply of water in your locality.

Extrapolative Questions from Literature Reader (IX)

                  POETRY  - The Brook
1.How does the brook flow and what kinds of sounds does it make on its way to brimming river?
2.Why does it want to join a brimming river?
                                      The Road Not Taken
3.What do 'the roads' signify and symbolize in the poem 'The Road Not Taken'? How?
4.Compare and contrast the two roads. Why are they different?
5.You are the poet. While reflecting about your successful life as a poet you remember the day you
   made the final choice and how it changed your life.Write a letter to your son about your choice.
                                       The Solitary Reaper
6. How does the poet describe the song of the solitary reaper?
                                        Lord Ullin's Daughter
7. Who do you think was responsible for the lovers' death in the poem 'Lord Ullin's Daughter'?
8. Imagine you are Lord Ullin's daughter. You were about to drown in sea when the sea storm
  overpowered her boat .The chieftain and the boat man drowned but you were rescued by some
  fishermen.Write your feelings about the loss of your lover and your father's dictatorial behaviour in
   a page diary.
                                            FICTION
1.What were the obstacles before the grandmother and who reminded her of these and how?
2.What inspired the grandmother to learn to read and how could she make it possible?
3. You are the grandmother .You have learnt to read and write with the help of your granddaughter.
     Write a letter to her expressing your gratitude towards your teacher.
4. You are  the grandmother .Your experience of being literate at an old age is inspirational for many.
    You are going to address the old people of your village .Therefore write your speech on 'For Learning
      There Is No Age Bar'.
5. You are the granddaughter. You were surprised to see your grandmother touching your feet on the day
    of Saraswati Puja. Write a letter to your brother expressing your feelings and emotions.
6. Why did people consider Hooper 'a struggling mechanical giant' owned by the dog?
7.Duke proved to be more than a nurse and a friend to Hooper during his illness. How?
8. Describe the relationship between Hooper and Duke.
9. What kind of dog was Duke?
10.You are Marcy, Hooper's wife.You are sad as you could not save Duke. Write a page diary
     describing your feelings.
                                          DRAMA
1.Why are Juliette, Jeanne and Gaston happy about the sale of villa?
2.Who are the people Gaston betrayed and how?
3.Gaston represents the modern real estate agent. Describe the tricks he has adopted to sell the villa and
    earn profits.
4.Write the character sketch of Gaston.
5. You are Juliette. When you learn that you are cheated by Gaston you decide to write a letter to
    Mrs. AL Smith to reveal the facts. Write the letter .
6. You are Gaston. You feel triumphant on be-fooling the three women. Write a page diary describing
    your feelings.
7. You are Jeanne. As you reach home Gaston tells you about the business deal he has made .Your
    husband's business tricks make you furious that he has betrayed you and Juliette and Mrs. AL Smith
    as well.Write a letter to your mother expressing your anguish.
8.Who gained and lost the most from the sale of villa?