Chapter 9: My Name

English • Class 2

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Chapter Analysis

Beginner6 pages • English

Quick Summary

The chapter 'My Name' follows a little fly who forgets his name and embarks on a quest asking various elements of nature like a tree, a cow, and the grass in search of his identity. Eventually, the fly sees a leaf flying in the wind, triggering his memory that his name is 'Fly'. Through this story, children learn about the concept of identity and the importance of knowing and remembering one's name.

Key Topics

  • Identity and self-recognition
  • Nature as a source of answers
  • Communication and asking questions
  • Memory triggers
  • Problem-solving process

Learning Objectives

  • Students will understand the concept of identity and why it is important to remember one's name.
  • Students will learn to ask questions to seek information.
  • Students will be introduced to the role of environmental clues in problem-solving.
  • Students will practice simple dialogues and narrative skills.
  • Students will learn new vocabulary related to nature and animals.

Questions in Chapter

How did the fly find his name?

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If you forget your name, whom would you ask?

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Who forgot his name?

Answer: The fly forgot his name.

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What is your name?

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When the fly forgot his name, who all did the fly ask?

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Additional Practice Questions

Why is knowing one's name important?

easy

Answer: Knowing one's name is important because it is a fundamental part of one's identity and helps others address or refer to the person correctly.

What lesson can we learn from the fly's journey to remember his name?

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Answer: The lesson we can learn is the significance of identity and perseverance. Even if we forget important things, we should keep looking for answers until we remember or find out.

List the steps the fly took to find out his name.

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Answer: First, the fly asked the ant, followed by the tree, then the cow, and finally the grass before a flying leaf reminded him of his name.

How did the environmental elements, like the tree and the grass, respond to the fly's questions?

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Answer: The tree, the grass, and other elements mentioned that they did not know the fly's name and referred him to other components of the environment.

Create a short story inspired by 'My Name' where another animal forgets something important.

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Answer: Students may create a story about an animal like a squirrel who forgets where it hid its acorns and asks different creatures in the forest until a clue—like the sound of rustling leaves—helps it remember.