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9) Can you guess why the fishers track the seagull’s call?

Ans.

I Speak

You need to collect information about one of the following and make a short
presentation in front of your class:

a) This poem is by Sarojini Naidu, who was a freedom fighter and a poet. Find out
more about her life and work.

b) Collect as much information as you can about fishers and their lifestyle. You can
even learn a fishers’ song and present it in class.

Do this activity individually or in small groups.

There are many occupations that are very difficult and involve a lot of effort. Sit in
groups of four and discuss any one occupation that you know of. Discuss the difficulties
faced by people who choose these occupations. Also, talk about the skills that these
occupations need. Share what you discuss as a group with the whole class.

Listen and Say Aloud

Word Rhyming word Word Rhyming word

light night call all

free sea, glee drives lives

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