Let us do these activities before we read (Page 28) 🚀

I. Partner Work: Think about a memorable trip to a place you really enjoyed. Discuss it and write down the following details: 🗺️

Question 1. What is the name of the location? 📍

Answer: The Qutub Minar. 🗼

Question 2. Who accompanied you on this trip? 👥

Answer: My family members. ❤️

Question 3. What were the things you could experience using your senses?

• See 👀

• Listen 👂

• Smell 👃

• Taste 👅

• Touch and feel 🖐️

Answer:

• See 👀: The massive Qutub Minar, detailed stone carvings, and vibrant green lawns.

• Listen 👂: The sound of people walking, birds singing, and tour guides sharing historical facts.

• Smell 👃: The aroma of fresh grass and old, earthy stones.

• Taste 👅: Delicious snacks bought from nearby sellers, like freshly roasted peanuts.

• Touch and feel 🖐️: The chilly texture of the monument's ancient stones and the soft grass underfoot.

II. What emotions does this memory bring up for you? 💭

Answer: It makes me feel amazed and very calm. I loved discovering history while enjoying a great time with my family. 🥰

III. Would your trip have felt different if you lacked the ability to hear or see? Discuss this with your peers and teacher. Did you know our five senses are crucial for understanding the world? 🤔

Answer: Absolutely! Without the ability to see, I would have had to rely heavily on my sense of touch and hearing to understand the monument. If I couldn't hear, I would have missed out on the amazing historical tales told by the guides. I now fully realize that our five senses are incredibly important for us to truly enjoy life. 🌟

Let us discuss (Pages 31-32) 💬

I. Pair Work: Figure out which of the following statements are True and which are False.

Question 1. The author deeply wishes to experience life mostly through the sense of hearing. 👂

Answer: False ❌ - She actually longs to experience the world through sight, not hearing.

Question 2. The author wants to roam the city solely to watch people suffer. 😢

Answer: False ❌ - She wants to observe all sides of life, including joy, hard work, and sorrow, not just the bad parts.

Question 3. On her very first day of sight, the author would look at the friends whose love and kindness made her life meaningful. 🥰

Answer: True ✅

Question 4. The writer admits that three days isn't enough time to see absolutely everything. ⏳

Answer: True ✅

Question 5. The author believes that the sense of touch alone brings the ultimate joy to everyone. ✋

Answer: False ❌ - Although she enjoys touching things, she firmly believes that seeing is the most delightful sense of all.

Question 6. The author suggests that people with sight should value every single moment as if they might go blind the very next day. 👁️

Answer: True ✅

Question 7. On the final (third) day, the writer wants to watch regular people going about their daily routines to understand how they live. 🏙️

Answer: True ✅

II. Fill in the table detailing Helen Keller's plans for her three days of sight. 📅

Answer:

III. The writer claims you need eyes to view someone's true self, calling the eyes the "window of the soul." Without sight, how does the narrator figure out people's emotions? 🪟

Answer: Even without vision, the narrator grasps people's feelings using her sense of touch. By softly feeling the shape and lines of a person's face, she can notice emotions like happiness, sorrow, or anxiety. This physical touch lets her "read" facial expressions and connect deeply with others, proving that you can understand a person without needing visual perception. 🤝

Let us think and reflect (Pages 32-33) 🧠

I. Read the text snippets and answer the questions that follow.

Extract 1: "I feel the delicate symmetry of a leaf..." 🍃

(i) What is the meaning behind the 'delicate symmetry of a leaf'? 🌿

Answer: It represents the perfect balance, harmony, and complex beauty found in nature.

(ii) Write down two phrases from the passage that describe how natural things feel. 🌲

Answer:

1. "The smooth skin of a silver birch."

2. "The rough, shaggy bark of a pine."

(iii) Fill in the blank:

The phrase 'awakening Nature after her winter’s sleep' refers to _________. 🌸

Answer: ...the coming of the spring season, when the natural world blossoms again after the freezing winter.

(iv) What is the author's tone in this passage? 🎭

A. nostalgic

B. proud

C. admiring

D. celebratory

Answer: C. admiring 😍

Extract 2: "The next day I should arise with the dawn..." 🌅

(i) The word 'thrilling' is paired with 'miracle'. Which word does NOT mean the same as 'thrilling'?

A. experience

B. tale

C. knowledge

D. adventure

Answer: C. knowledge 🧠

(ii) Why does the author call the planet the 'sleeping earth'? 🌍💤

Answer: She uses this term to describe how quiet, restful, and still the world is right before the sun comes up and brings everything back to life and activity.

(iii) Fill in the blank with a reason:

The writer wants to spend the day taking a quick look at the past and present world because _________. 🏛️

Answer: ...it gives her a chance to observe how human beings have advanced over time and to learn about the Earth's historical journey.

(iv) Why does the author repeat the word 'should' in this text? 📝

Answer: She repeats "should" to express her strong intentions, possibilities, and her vision of the absolute ideal way to spend her time.

II. Answer these questions.

Question 1. How does the sense of touch compensate for not being able to see or hear? Explain using the story. 🤲

Answer: Touch helps make up for the lack of sight and hearing by letting the author physically feel different shapes, textures, and even human emotions. This direct contact builds a strong, meaningful connection with the world around her.

Question 2. Why does the writer think seeing is the most amazing sense? 🌈

Answer: She feels sight is the greatest because it instantly uncovers the stunning colors, vast diversity, and gorgeous details of life that you cannot fully grasp in any other way.

Question 3. How can the author’s thoughts on valuing our senses make us kinder to people with special abilities? ❤️‍🩹

Answer: Her viewpoint teaches us to be deeply grateful for our own sensory abilities, which naturally builds empathy and encourages us to be more understanding, gentle, and inclusive toward individuals who face physical challenges.

Question 4. According to the text, why is it helpful to imagine losing one of your senses? 💡

Answer: Imagining the loss of a sense forces people to truly appreciate the abilities they currently have, pushing them to enjoy every sight, sound, and feeling to the absolute fullest.

Question 5. How does the writer urge us to treat our daily sensory experiences? 🌻

Answer: She motivates us to actively engage all our senses every single day and to deeply cherish the ordinary, everyday beauty and joys that we normally take for granted.

Question 6. What do the author’s plans for her three days reveal about her values and priorities? 💖

Answer: Her choices show that she highly values human connections, the beauty of the natural world, the history of mankind, and the simple daily lives of regular folks. It highlights her intense curiosity and profound gratitude.

Let us learn (Pages 34-35) 📘

I. Sensory Words Table 📝

Sensory words describe how we experience the world. Complete the table.

Answer:

II & III. Modal Verbs Identification 🔍

Identify the modal verbs and their functions in these sentences:

1. You can learn a lot from this experience.

   Function: Ability 💪

2. They might arrive late due to traffic.

   Function: Possibility 🚦

3. She must finish her homework before dinner.

   Function: Necessity 📚

4. They ought to apologise for their mistake.

   Function: Moral obligation 🙏

5. He would like to have some lassi, please.

   Function: Polite request 🥤

IV. Modal Verbs Explanation ✍️

(Based on the textbook exercise filling in appropriate modal verbs)

Answers & Explanations:

1. May: Used to ask for or grant permission. ✅

2. Must: Shows a strict rule or strong obligation. 🛑

3. Should: Used to give a good recommendation or piece of advice. 💡

4. May / Might: Indicates a degree of possibility of something happening. 🌧️

5. Would: Used for making a polite and courteous request. ☕

6. Ought to: Expresses a strong moral duty or advice. 🤝

7. Can: Shows that someone has the skill or ability to do a task. 🏃‍♂️

Let us listen (Page 36) 🎧

Listen to the conversation between the mother and son and select the True/False statements.

Answer:

1. True ✅ - Reason: Anuj is curious about screen readers and how they assist blind individuals.

2. False ❌ - Reason: The mother actually doubts that the school has proper facilities for visually impaired students.

3. True ✅ - Reason: He mentions that Digital India focuses on making everyone computer literate.

4. True ✅ - Reason: The mother teaches Anuj about what assistive technologies are.

5. False ❌ - Reason: Anuj didn't know blind people could use computers until his mom explained it to him.

6. False ❌ - Reason: The mother brings up assistive technology to answer Anuj's questions about Digital India.

7. True ✅ - Reason: The mother strongly believes that technology and computers improve the quality of life for the visually impaired.

Let us Speak (Pages 36-37) 🗣️

Task: Speak for a minute on the sense you value the most using the provided prompts.

Answer (Sample Response):

I treasure my sense of sight the most because it gives me the chance to witness the pure beauty of our planet—like the bright colors of blooming flowers, the way sunlight dances on the river, and the joyful smiles of the people I love. 🌸 One of the best things I've ever experienced is watching the sun come up from the top of a mountain. ⛰️ This is because the sky paints itself in breathtaking shades of pink, gold, and orange, filling me with immense peace and hope. 🌅 I appreciate being able to see the faces of my friends and family, as their expressions speak volumes without them needing to say a word. God forbid, if I were to lose the sense of sight, it would make me feel terrified and trapped, as I wouldn’t be able to enjoy reading, art, or the wonders of nature. 📖 I would not be able to easily navigate my surroundings and would have to lean heavily on my other senses. I thank God every day that I am able to see the wonderful gifts life offers and I try to cherish every single moment I can. 🙏

Let us write (Page 37) ✍️

Task: Write a descriptive paragraph detailing a place you visited recently, using details that appeal to the five senses.

Answer:

During my recent holiday, I took a trip to a breathtaking hill station. 🏔️ Everywhere I looked, towering green pine trees swayed softly in the breeze, looking as though they were whispering secrets to one another. 🌲 The crisp mountain air carried the sweet scent of wildflowers and pinecones, instantly relaxing my mind. I could clearly hear the gentle bubbling of a nearby stream and the cheerful songs of birds hidden in the branches. 🐦 The bright sun felt wonderfully warm on my face, while the stone paths remained cool beneath my shoes. ☀️ Stopping at a cozy little cafe, I tasted the most amazing, buttery croissants that practically melted in my mouth. 🥐 As evening approached, I stood atop a peak and gazed at the sunset painting the horizon in spectacular shades of ruby red, fiery orange, and cotton-candy pink. It was an absolutely magical and peaceful experience. The greatest thing about this hill station is its profound, calming silence—it is the ultimate escape for anyone wanting to feel close to nature and leave behind the chaotic noise of city life. 🏕️

Let us Explore (Pages 37-38) 🔍

I. Braille System: 📖🤏

Did you know visually challenged individuals read using Braille? It is a code of raised dots created by Louis Braille.

Answer: Students are encouraged to do the tactile activities directed by their teacher in the textbook.

II. International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD): ♿

Find out when and how it is observed in India.

Answer: The IDPD is celebrated globally every year on December 3rd to raise awareness and support the rights of people with disabilities. In India, this day is highlighted by initiatives like the Accessible India Campaign, which works to make public areas and transport easier to navigate. There are also programs like the Deendayal Divyangjan Rehabilitation Scheme that focus on creating jobs and providing rehabilitation. The day emphasizes equality, inclusivity, and celebrating the amazing achievements of differently-abled individuals. 🎉

III. Indian Sign Language: 🤟

Go to the provided NCERT link to learn about Indian sign language.

Answer: Students should follow the instructions, click the link, and practice the basic sign language exercises themselves!