Chapter 6: Fun with Pictures

English • Class 1

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Chapter Analysis

Beginner97 pages • English

Quick Summary

The chapter 'Fun with Pictures' introduces children to different fruits and vegetables through engaging activities like identifying, naming, and describing them. It features interactive exercises, such as drawing and coloring, and involves counting and naming exercises to enhance vocabulary. The chapter also includes a story about visiting a market, which helps children learn about various fruits and vegetables in a real-world context, promoting healthy eating habits.

Key Topics

  • Naming and identifying fruits and vegetables
  • Counting items in pictures
  • Learning through drawing and coloring
  • Understanding sharing and community
  • Language development and vocabulary
  • Storytelling and narrative comprehension

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify and name common fruits and vegetables.
  • Students will enhance their basic counting and vocabulary skills.
  • Students will practice sharing and cooperation through interactive discussions.
  • Students will develop observational skills by engaging in market-related activities.
  • Students will learn to articulate their likes and dislikes in English.

Questions in Chapter

What do you see in this picture?

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Say the names of the fruits and vegetables that you see.

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How many fruits are there in the picture?

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Can you name the fruits that are red in colour?

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How many vegetables are there in the picture?

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Can you name the green vegetables?

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Which fruits and vegetables do you like the most?

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Why do we eat fruits and vegetables?

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With whom does the tree share its fruits?

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What do you share with your brother, sister or friends?

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Is there a market near your house?

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Do you go to the market?

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With whom do you go?

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What do you like best about the market?

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Additional Practice Questions

List five fruits you can see in the market from the story.

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Answer: The story mentions apples, pineapples, oranges, watermelon, and marigolds.

Explain why it is important to share food, as depicted in the poem.

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Answer: Sharing food, as shown in the poem, fosters community and ensures everyone, including travelers and animals, benefits from the available resources.

Identify and describe two activities children perform in the chapter.

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Answer: Children draw and color their favorite fruits and vegetables, and they prepare a fruit chaat, which teaches them about eating healthy and enhancing creative and cooperation skills.

What are the key differences between a brinjal and a carrot, as per the 'Let us write' section?

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Answer: A brinjal is typically purple, whereas a carrot is orange. These color distinctions and their textures help in recognizing them.

Discuss the role of the teacher as depicted in the chapter. Why is it significant?

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Answer: The teacher facilitates learning by encouraging children to name fruits and vegetables in both local languages and English, supporting their attempts at sentence formation and fostering a collaborative learning environment.

Create a short story involving a visit to a market using five different vegetables mentioned in the chapter.

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Answer: In the story, Mini and her father visit a market. They buy carrots, tomatoes, cabbages, radishes, and peas. They use these vegetables to make a delicious salad, which they share with friends and family, learning the importance of healthy eating and sharing.

What lesson does 'A Visit to the Market' aim to teach children, beyond vocabulary?

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Answer: The story aims to teach children about the variety of foods available, promote healthy eating habits, and encourage them to engage actively in their surroundings by identifying various items.

Summarize the poem 'Five red apples hanging on the tree' in your own words.

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Answer: The poem describes five apples on a tree, each being taken by different entities—a traveler, bird, squirrel, rabbit, and then finally shared between two people, illustrating sharing and community.

Why should children draw and color their favorite fruits and vegetables?

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Answer: It helps them recognize fruits and vegetables while improving their fine motor skills and encouraging them to articulate their preferences and dietary choices.

Illustrate how Mini's experience in the market with her father can be a teaching moment for children about real-life skills.

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Answer: Mini learns about buying and identifying different fruits and vegetables, the value of money, and the cultural practices of visiting markets, which can prepare children for similar real-life activities.