Chapter 10: Night

English • Class 3

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Chapter Analysis

Beginner6 pages • English

Quick Summary

The chapter 'Night' from Class 3 English explores the theme of night-time and the transition from day to night through the eyes of a child. The child wonders about the sun's disappearance at night and describes the world becoming still and dark. The poem continues by narrating the child's experience of going to bed and waking up to a new day, providing a comforting and rhythmic depiction of the natural cycle of day and night.

Key Topics

  • Transition from day to night
  • Child's experience of night
  • Cycles of nature
  • Imagination and wonder
  • Sun's role in nature
  • Importance of sleep
  • Observations at night

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the natural transition from day to night.
  • Explore and describe personal night-time experiences.
  • Discuss the Sun’s importance in day-night cycles.
  • Enhance vocabulary related to night-time and nature.
  • Develop imagination through poetic expressions.
  • Observe and articulate changes in the environment at night.

Questions in Chapter

Where does the Sun go after the end of the day?

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Which among the following needs the Sun? Why? a) sunflower b) toys c) plants d) table e) children

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The poem talks about the Sun in the sky. What else do you see when you look up at the sky?

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What different colours do we get to see during sunrise and sunset?

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What do you see when you look at the sky at night?

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How do you feel when you open your eyes in the morning?

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Imagine a day when the Sun doesn’t come out. Talk about how the day would be.

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Additional Practice Questions

Why is it important for the Sun to rise every day?

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Answer: The Sun's rising is crucial as it provides light and warmth, sustaining life on Earth. It helps plants grow, regulates temperatures, and supports the biological cycles of many organisms.

Describe a night-time scene from your favorite book or movie.

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Answer: In the movie 'Lion King', there is a scene where Simba gazes at the night sky, talking to his father's spirit among the stars. It symbolizes connection and guidance.

What activities can you do at night that you cannot do during the day?

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Answer: Nighttime activities include stargazing, enjoying fireworks, or participating in night safaris, which allow observation of nocturnal animals.

Explain how animals adapt to night-time conditions.

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Answer: Many animals adapt through heightened senses such as night vision, sensitivity to smells, or producing sounds to navigate and find food in the dark.

Write a short story about a day without the Sun.

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Answer: In a world where the Sun didn't rise, people relied on artificial lights, and plants began to wither. Society adapted by creating solutions to generate warmth and grow food indoors.