Dears,

Hope you have become familiar with the ‘focus area’ in English. Here we discuss the five

prose lessons and two poems included in the ‘focus area’. You can perform your best if you SectionPart
I -I
work out systematically. Study the booklet well for the Public Examination.

This booklet consists of six sections: Summary of the Prose Lessons.

Focus 21’ English
Pages
Dears,
Section - I. Summary of the five prose lessons. 3-6 Let’s study the content of the five lessons to be focused. Attempts have
Developed by:

Section - II. Important Characters. 6-10 been made to simplify the sentences so that our target group can pick them up
Salih A K easily. Here we aim at the content comprehension of the lessons.
HSST English, GHSS Thadathilparamba - Aroor (11144).
Section - III. Review of the two poems. 10-11
1.The Three Ls of Empowerment
Section - IV. Important Themes. 12-17
Rabeela K.
The 3Ls of Empowerment is a speech by Christine Lagarde.
HSST English GHSS, Kottappuram (11023). Section - V. Important Discourses and Questions with Model Answers. 18-40
Lagarde speaks on women empowerment.
Bindu Sheena A P There are three Ls of women empowerment.
Section - VI. Question Pool. 40-47
HSST English, GHSS Pandikkad (11002).
They are learning, labour and leadership.

Sajitha. P Learning is the foundation of all changes.

NVT English GVHSS Mankada(910010). It empowers them.
Education of girls is important.
Job is a must for every woman.
They can identify their true potential.
It increases per capita income.
Leadership empowers women.
They can use their skills and talents.
Women leaders can take good decisions.
Women should be ready to step outside their comfort zones.
It will make a difference.

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2.Matchbox They felt proud of themselves and their jobs.

The story Matchbox is written by Ashapurna Debi. 4. The Hour of Truth SammaaN made profit and also empowered the lives of rickshaw pullers.
Nomita is the central character of the story. Rickshaws are the vehicles of the future because they are environment friendly.
The Hour of Truth is a one act play.
She is married to Ajit. Irfan advises students to take up entrepreneurship as a career.
They live in a joint family.
The characters in the play are Robert Baldwin, Gresham, Martha, John, Evie and Marshall.

Ajit opens and reads a letter addressed to Nomita without her permission. Robert Baldwin is the central character.
This behaviour of Ajit hurts Nomita's self-respect. Baldwin worked in a bank as a secretary.
The letter is from her poor widowed mother. He is honest and hard working.
Nomita becomes angry and quarrels with Ajit. Mr. Gresham was a banker.
She lights a matchstick and burns her sari.
He was the boss of Baldwin. Section II
Ajit jumps to her side and puts out the fire.
Baldwin worked with Gresham in the bank for many years.
He sees a fire burning in her eyes.
Mr. Gresham was arrested for the financial misappropriation in the bank.
Nomita goes down stairs to give the dress to the washerman.
She pretends as if nothing has happened.
He offers Baldwin a hundred thousand dollars to give evidence in his favour. Important Characters :
The author tells us that women suppress their pain in front of others. Baldwin rejects the bribe offered by Gresham.
His family forces him to accept the bribe.
1. Nomita
The author depicts the status of traditional women in our society.
But Baldwin is honest and he stood for justice. Nomita is the central character in the story Matchbox.
3.Horegallu He was ready to speak against Gresham at the court.
Nomita is a poor Bengali village woman.
At the end of the play, Gresham confessed his mistakes.
Horegallu is an anecdote by Sudha Murty. She is the wife of Ajit.
Mr. Marshall, the President of the Third National offers Baldwin a new job.
She speaks of two great personalities- her grandfather and her colleague, Ratna. Nomita and Ajit live in a joint family.
It was a reward for his honesty and truth.
Grandfather was a retired school teacher. Ajit always doubts Nomita.

He listened to the problems of the villagers. He reads the letters to Nomita without her permission.
5. A Three Wheeled Revolution
She becomes angry and quarrels with him .
They talked about their daily lives and worries.
A social entrepreneur does business and contributes to the society. Ajit insults her with harsh words.
Ratna was a senior clerk.
Social entrepreneurship combines social service and business. She lights a matchstick and burns her sari.
She was cheerful and smart.
Irfan Alam is a social entrepreneur from Bihar. She suppresses her pain in front of others.
She listened to the problems of her colleagues with sympathy. She pretends as if nothing has happened.
He had interest in entrepreneurship from his early childhood
Both of them were good listeners. Nomita is a typical Indian village woman.
He started SammaaN Foundation in 2007 to help the rickshaw pullers.
They listened to the problems of others patiently.
The SammaaN rickshaws were redesigned to sell advertisements and products. 2. Ajit
They never replied to them.
SammaaN helped the rickshaw pullers to get loans from banks.
They kept the words of the speakers secret. Ajit is a character in the short story “Matchbox”.
Rickshaw pullers got ID cards and uniforms.
It refreshed and relaxed the speakers.
He is from a rich and joint family.
The grandfather and Ratna were human horegallus. SammaaN conducted free evening classes for the family of rickshaw pullers.

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Ajit is the husband of Nomita. He was a good listener.
6. Robert Baldwin
He is an unkind person. He listened to others patiently.
Robert Baldwin is the central character in The Hour of Truth
He reads the letters addressed to his wife without her permission He used to sit under a banyan tree. He is a symbol of truth and honesty.
He quarrels with Nomita.
The poor villagers shared their problems with him. He is sincere to his words and deeds.

He hurts Nomita with harsh words He lets nothing to haggle with his conscience.
They talked about their daily lives and worries.
He represents the male-dominated Indian society. He is honest and hard working.
It refreshed and relaxed them.
He is a symbol of pride and defiance.
Baldwin was working in a bank as a secretary.
He never provided any solutions to their worries.
Mr. Gresham was his employer.
3.Nomita’s mother. He never expected reward or fame.
Baldwin worked with Gresham in the bank for many years.
Nomita’s mother is a widow.
The grandfather was a human horegallu. Mr. Gresham was arrested for the financial misappropriation in the bank.
She is a poor woman.
5.Ratna He offered Baldwin a hundred thousand dollars to give evidence in his favour.

She had a big dream about her daughter Nomita . Ratna is an important character in “Horegallu”. Baldwin rejected the bribe offered by Gresham.

That’s why she gets her daughter married to Ajit, a rich man. She was a colleague of Sudha Murty.
His family forced him to accept the bribe.

But Baldwin stood for justice and honesty

She had the habit of begging money from her daughter . She was a good listener.
His attitude made the difference.
Ajit insulted Nomita for this habit. She was always cheerful.
He was ready to speak against Gresham at the court.
This habit of the mother put Nomita’s life in trouble.
Her colleagues used to share their problems during the lunch break. Mr Marshall, the President of the Third National offered him a new job.
Nomita’s mother was living under a cracked roof. It was a reward for his honesty and truth.
She listened to them with sympathy and without judgement.

She was an illiterate ordinary Indian woman. She never provided any solutions to their problems and worries. 7. John Gresham Baldwin

John Gresham Baldwin is the son of Robert Baldwin and Martha

4.Sudha Murty’s Grandfather. She kept their words secret.
He is 27 years old.
Sudha Murty’s grandfather is an important character in ‘Horegallu’ She was humble and simple. He is very much concerned over his family position in the society.
He was a retired school teacher. Ratna is a human horegallu like the grandfather. He earns just 30 dollars a week

In the opening part of the play john suspects his father

He was a symbol of goodness and sincerity.
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John blames his father in the bank collapse. 2. Rice

When his father was offered an amount of bribe he felt tempted to have that.
Rice is a poem written by Chemmanam Chacko.
He forces his father to say ‘I don’t remember ‘ in the court Section IV
It is a satire on changing attitude of the Kerala farmers.
He is a representative of new generation youth moved by changing circumstances The poem has two parts.
The first part of the poem abounds with nostalgic sentiments.
The poet returns home from his distant workplace after a long gap.
Important Themes:
He dreams of having a meal of ‘athikira’ rice.
He expects a paddy cultivation based reception.
Section III He notices a sea change in the people of his village when he reaches there.
Dears,
He finds a wide gap between expectation and reality.
He gets shocked to see the changes. The units of our course book are based on certain themes. So we need to focus
Paddy cultivation has given way to rubber plantation. the important themes. You have to present your thoughts related to the themes
Review of the Poems Farmers have turned to cash crops like rubber, arecanut, etc.
in your write-ups and discourses. Let’s analyse the important themes related to
The whole village has changed.
The members of his family have become the part of the new culture. the ‘focus area.’
1. Any Woman
Farmers have stopped rice farming as they easily get rations from the government.
The poem Any Woman is written by Katherine Tynan.
He concludes the poem with a sharp tone of irony and satire.
It celebrates both womanhood and motherhood.
He doubts whether he can get husk from the Centre to make toys with it.
Mother is the pillar and the keystone of a house.
1.Women Empowerment
Without a woman a family doesn’t have existence .
She is the fire upon the hearth. Women empowerment is the need of the hour.
She is the light and the heat that warms the earth.
It is very important.
Children thrive in the warmth of her love.
It is a must for the empowerment of the entire society.
She binds her children with strings of love.
Christine Lagarde speaks of the 3 Ls of women empowerment.
It prevents them from scattering away.
A woman is an all rounder in a family. They are learning,labour and leadership.

Her careful touch reaches everywhere and everything in the house. Education is very important.
They are the walls that protect the house from all dangers. It is the foundation of all changes.
She prays to God not to take her away till her children grow. It gives women special status in society.
The poem reinforces the unconditional love of a mother.
An educated woman can never be written off.
The poet uses metaphors throughout the poem.
Still many women are denied higher education.
They make the theme of the poem effective.
We should provide higher education to women.

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It is our duty. They have low status and low security. She inspires the children to become bold and confident.

Every girl should be given proper education. We should change this picture. She is the lovely shadow of God who protects her children from all the dangers.
The government should make timely intervention in this regard. It is our duty. So let’s treat our mothers with care and affection.
Every woman should have a job. Atrocities against women are increasing day by day. 4. Space of Indian woman in modern society.
It is a must in the modern world. Stern steps should be taken against the problems.
Women play an important role in the society.
A job provides safety and security to a woman.
Let’s work hard for a better society.
It gives them a special status in society. Indian women are devoted to their families.

Moreover, It helps to increase the per capita income of a nation. Women have proved their potential in every sphere of life.
3.Role of Education in Women Empowerment Women have started to step out of their comfort zones.
There are good women leaders in the world.
Women leaders can make good decisions.
Education plays an important role in women empowerment.
They manage their roles both at home and at work place.
They can also showcase their skills and talents. It empowers women in modern society.
Many of the women in our society are the breadwinners.
We are doing a lot towards women empowerment. It is the foundation of all changes.
They are instrumental in nation building.
Still we have miles to go. It gives women a special status in society.
The status of women in society is slowly changing in recent years
An educated woman can never be written off.
Unfortunately , some women are still being exploited and humiliated in modern Indian
Still many women are denied higher education. society.
2. Challenges Faced by Women in the Modern World
We should provide higher education to women.
They are denied equal opportunities in many walks of life.
Women face many challenges in the modern world. It is our duty.
It is our duty to protect women.
They contribute less to the total economic growth of the world. Every girl should be given proper education.
Let’s strive for a better society.
It is not their fault. The government should be very vigilant in this regard.
5. Honesty is the best Policy.
They are ready to contribute.
But, they are not given equal opportunities. Honesty is the best policy.
3.Importance of Mother
It is a serious issue. It is important both in personal and public life.
“God couldn’t be present everywhere, so He created mothers”.
As a consequence, many countries lag behind in per capita income. It makes a person sincere and truthful.
The words of Tagore underlines the importance of mothers.
Women are denied freedom and higher education. An honest person will be sincere to his words and deeds.
Mother is the first friend, first teacher and the first guide of her children.
Women education is a must for the maximum exploration of the human resources. There are many honest leaders in the world.
She is the thread that connects all the members of a family.
Women face many problems in their workplace. Gandhiji was one of them.
She is a symbol of love and sacrifice. Mother is a pillar of a family.
They don’t get equal pay for equal work. He held up the principles of truth and honesty.
She is a great listener and encourages the children to do their best .
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That made the difference. They want to ease their burdens by sharing them with others.

An honest person will be respected all over the world. We should keep their words secret.
Honesty is so important that it should be a policy.
Being a good listener is a good quality.
Robert Baldwin ,the character in The Hour of Truth ,was a symbol of honesty.
It is a sort of social service.
6.Corruption in Indian Society
We should be human horegallus like Ratna and the grandfather
Corruption is a threat to the development of our nation. Section V
It spoils the true spirits of Indian democracy. 5. Social Entrepreneur.

People lose their trust in democracy. A social entrepreneur does business and contributes to the society.

Social Entrepreneurship combines social service and business.

IMPORTANT DISCOURSES/ITEMS
Corruption is the curse of our society.

It adversely affects the economic growth of a nation. Social entrepreneurs can help certain sections of the society. Dears,
It is a criminal activity. They can provide service to the society.
Here some important discourses are discussed. A few common expressions are
Crores were looted from the public fund by the leaders of different parties. But at the same time there will be some profit involved. given before the discourses. Hope they will help you to attend the questions
Poor people are the victims of corruption. Social entrepreneurs become the change makers of the society. with confidence. The themes discussed in the previous sections will assist you to
It prevents the development of a country. They find solutions to the social, cultural and environmental problems. fill the content part of the discourses.
Strict punishment should be given to save our country from corruption. They use a variety of resources for this.
Strict laws should be enacted to punish those who accept bribes. They change the society for a better tomorrow.
We should fight against it. Essay/article/paragraphs/write-up/
Irfan Alam and Shaheen Mistri are social entrepreneurs.
Expressing one’s opinion, etc.
It is the duty of every responsible citizen. 1.

4. Importance of being good listeners/The theme of human horegallu

We should be good listeners.

Common Expressions:
We should listen to the problems of others patiently.

We should do it with sympathy and without judgement.

It is very important.
It helps to refresh and relax others. It is the need of the hour.

There are many people in society who are not heard and cared. It is a must in the modern world.

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 There are many challenges. can also showcase their skills and talents. We are doing a lot towards women empowerment. I would like to conclude my words.

It plays an important role. Still we have miles to go.

Thank you.
It is a serious issue. Question: 2
There are many pros and cons.
Question.1
Prepare an essay on Challenges faced by women in the modern world.
Government should be very vigilant .
You are invited to deliver a speech on the occasion of celebrating World Women’s Day
Stern steps should be taken in this regard Question. 3 in the school assembly. Prepare the script of the speech on the topic ‘Challenges Faced
by Women in the Modern Society.’
Let’s work hard for a better society. Prepare a write-up on importance of being a good listener in the modern world.
We are doing a lot in this regard.
Question. 4
Still we have miles to go. Model Answer:
New India looks for start-ups and social novel ventures that elevate the marginalised
Good morning,
sections in the society. Do you think that social entrepreneurship is the need of the
Dear friends,
hour? Express your views in an essay.
I would like to speak on challenges faced by women in the modern society’.
Question:
Women face many challenges in the modern world. They contribute less to the total
1.Your school plans to publish a magazine and you contribute an article on economic growth of the world. It is not their fault. They are ready to contribute. But,
2.
‘Women Empowerment : The Need of the Hour’ to the magazine. Write the they are not given equal opportunities. It is a serious issue.
article.
Speech As a consequence, many countries lag behind in per capita income. Women are denied
Model Answer. freedom and higher education. Women education is a must for the maximum

Women empowerment is the need of the hour. It is very important. It is a must for the utilisation of the human resources. Women face many problems in their workplace.
Common Expressions:
empowerment of the entire society. Christine Lagarde speaks of the 3 Ls of women They don’t get equal payment for equal work. They have low status and low security.
empowerment. They are learning,labour and leadership. Education is very important. It is the (Many expressions given above for essays could be used here too) We should change this picture. It is our duty. Atrocities against women are increasing
foundation of all changes. It gives women special status in society. An educated woman can day by day. Stern steps should be taken against the problems. Let’s work hard for a
Good morning,
never be written off. Still many women are denied higher education. We should provide better society. I would like to conclude my words.
higher education to women. It is our duty. Every girl should be given proper education. The Dear friends,
government should make timely intervention in this regard. Every woman should have a job. Thank you.
I am very happy to be here on this occasion.
It is a must in the modern world. A job provides safety and security to a woman. It gives them
a special status in society. Moreover, it helps to increase the per capita income of a nation. I would like to speak on the topic……… Question.2
There are good women leaders in the world. Women leaders can make good decisions. They Prepare a script of the speech on Role of Education in empowering women.
It is very important.

It is the need of the hour.

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Question.3 devices. They make the poem very effective. She has to work hard from dawn to dusk. She has to
You are to deliver a speech in your school assembly on Truth and honesty in public life. Question .1 care her children and clean her house. She is fully engaged in the kitchen.

Prepare the script of the speech Read the poem given below: The poem ‘Any Woman’ by Katharine Tynan discusses the importance of women at home and
WOMAN WORK in society. A woman plays an important role to make the house alive. The poet uses many
3. metaphors to make her points very effective. A woman has been compared to pillar and arch of
Poem Review and Comparison -Maya Angelou
the house. She has been called the light of the good sun. Children can’t grow well without her
I have got the children to tend
guidance. She is the force which unites all children within the sacred ring of love. She protects her
Common Expressions: The clothes to mend children from all dangers. The poem concludes with her request to God ‘Take me not till the

The floor to mop children grow’.

The food to shop Both poems share many things in common. They deal with almost same theme. The theme
The Poem is written by ……..
Then the kitchen to fry
of the poems underlines the importance of women in society. Both poems tell us that the women
The theme of the poem is……………
The baby to dry play significant roles to keep the house always shining. Her unconditional love towards her
Here the poet uses many poetic devices. children is focused in both poems. The poets use many poetic devices to make the poems very
I got company to feed
They make the poem very effective. effective. The poet Tynan uses a lot of metaphors to make her ideas very effective. Both poets
The garden to weed
The poem can be analysed from different angles. give poetic frame work for the importance of women in the domestic circles. We can also see
I have got shirts to press
many contrasts. The poems can be viewed from different angles. The poets discuss a relevant
The poem is meaningful and interesting.
The tots to dress theme.
The theme of the poem has special social relevance.
The canes to be cut
Both poems share many things in common.
Question.2
I gotta clean up this hut
The first poem discusses………………….whereas the second poem analyses ………. Prepare a review of the poem Paddy Fields and compare it with Rice by Chemmanam Chacko.
Then see about the sick
The poets use many poetic devices to make the poems very effective.
And the cotton to pick. Paddy Fields
Both poems are interesting and meaningful.
-Prathipa Nair
The poems can be viewed from different angles.
Now prepare a review of the poem and compare it with Any Woman by Katharine Tynan.
We can also see many contrasts.
Model Answer: Walked through the paddy fields
Both poets discuss socially relevant issues.
Following a brown dragonfly
The poem Woman Work is written by Maya Angelou. The theme of the poem is the different roles
Standing scarecrows made of hay in old clothes and a hat
of women in society. She is engaged in the different activities at home. The poet uses many poetic
Row of women working in the fields

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 White herons feeding from the shallow water Can you share any special experience in your life?
Looks like white pearls on a green necklace Question.1 Do you think you have fulfilled your dreams in life?
Children chasing a calf with a loud cry What is your message to students?
Your class is going to present a skit based on the play ‘The Hour of Truth’. Prepare an
Folk songs of farming from the village are heard far away announcement prior to its enactment/staging
Some fields getting ready for the cultivation
Good evening , Question:
Men ploughing fields with white oxen
1)You got a chance to interview Irfan Alam when he visits your school. Prepare five
An old man guiding a flock of quacking ducks to their way Dear ladies and Gentlemen,
questions for the interview.
Waiting for them to cross the lane like nursery kids
Warm welcome to you all.
Model Answer:
Running with a bunch of paddy in my hands
With a pleasant smile of the dragonfly following me ! Let’s enjoy this evening watching a beautiful skit. It is based on the play The Hour of Truth by Qn.1) What inspired you to become a social entrepreneur?
Percival Wilde. Yes! a skit with a good message. It deals with the corrupting influence of money Qn.2) Who is your role model?
on people. The script is written by Kumari Ramya and is directed by Master Ajay. Jibin, Roshan, Qn.3) Can you share any special experience in your life?
Neethu, Rana, Gopan and Sayan are the actors . Sure, the skit will capture your heart and Qn.4) Do you think you have fulfilled your dreams in life?
4. Announcement
mind. Qn.5) What is your message to students?

Watch and Enjoy.

Question.2
Common Expressions (Before staging a skit /play)
Thank you. Imagine that Ratna is invited to your school and you have got a chance to interview her. Prepare
Good evening, Question.2 five questions for the interview.
Question.3
Dear friends, The Social Science Club of your school arranges a special programme on Teachers’ Day. Sudha
Murty, the prolific writer in Kannada and English reaches your school to inaugurate the Imagine that a famous woman activist is invited to your school. You have got a chance to
Here is a special announcement. Teachers Day celebration. interview her. Prepare five questions for the interview.

We are going to stage a special event. Prepare a script of the announcement introducing the guest to the audience.

6. Email
Yes, it is a skit/play

It has a good message.

Common Expressions:
Interview
The characters are…….. 5.
I am sending this email to invite you to our school.
Sure, it will capture your heart and mind
I am sending this email to congratulate you.
Watch and enjoy. I am sending this email to appreciate you.
What inspired you to become a …………?
Who is your role model? You do a very nice job.
Thank you
You have a positive attitude to life.
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You are a very kind person. Sub: Request for Permission

People will remember you for your good deeds. Letter Seeking Permission
7.
I wish there were more people like you. We are 15 students and 5 teachers from ABC School. We would like to visit your Office. We

Keep up your good qualities also wish to know more about food crop cultivation. It is a part of our project. It will benefit

You are a role model for others. us so much. Please give us permission.
Common Expressions: Thanking you
Yours faithfully,
1)After reading the play The Hour of Truth, you are happy to know that truth wins in
We are 15 students and 5 teachers from ABC School . Binod.O
the end. Suppose you send an email to Robert Baldwin appreciating him for his
We would like to visit……….
honesty. Draft the email.
We would like to know more about…….. Question.2
It is a part of our project. 2)The Entrepreneurship Development Club of your school decides to visit SammaaN
Send To:robertbaldwin2021@ gmail.com It will benefit us so much. Foundation in Patna. Draft a letter to Irfan Alam seeking permission to visit the place.
Cc: Please give us permission.
Bcc:
Sub: Appreciation
Sir,
Question:
8. Report of a Programme.
I am sending this email to appreciate you.
You are a very honest person. People will remember you for your right actions. You move on 1)The Nature Club of your school decides to visit Agricultural University at Vellayani.
the path of righteousness and truth .Congratulations Sir. Keep up your good qualities. You are Draft a letter to the director seeking permission to visit the place.
a role model for others.
Sincerely Common Expressions:
Model Answer:
Binod. O The programme began with a prayer by the school choir.
[email protected] The Secretary ……….welcomed the audience.
Question.2 Nature Club
ABC School ………..chaired the programme and gave the presidential address.
Draft an email inviting Irfan Alam to your school. Chennai. The programme was inaugurated by………
He/ she delivered the keynote address .
Question.3
18 th Jan 2021. Felicitation was offered by…………….
Send an email to Ratna congratulating her for her good work
Papers were presented on various topics.
The Director
It was followed by a discussion.
Agricultural Research Dept
Vellayani. Vote of thanks was proposed by………….
Question.1
Sir,
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The Nature Club of your school conducted a seminar on Diversity of food crops. Given below is the A ‘Female Films’ festival was conducted in your school to focus on Women Empowerment. Read the It is good.
programme notice. Prepare a report. programme notice given below and prepare a report of the film festival.
There are many merits and demerits.

ABC School Nature Club . ABC School It can be viewed from different angles.
Seminar on Diversity of Food Crops ‘Female Films’ Festival
Venue: School Auditorium Date: 17/01/2021 Venue: School Auditorium Date: 18/01/2021 There is no sense in the argument.
Time: 9:30 am Time:9:30 am
Question.1
Programme: Programme:
Prayer: School Choir Prayer: School Choir
Imagine that you are participating in a debate on the topic 'Empowerment of a woman
Welcome Speech: Mr Xavier , Principal Welcome Speech: Smt Sujata, Principal
begins at home.' Write three points to justify your arguments.
Presidential Addres: Mr Madhu.N, PTA President Presidential Address: Smt Devi .N, PTA President
Inaugural Address: Dr Vasu, Research Scientist Inaugural Address: Vidhu Vincent Director Model Answer:
Felicitation: Mrs Leela, Panchayath Member Felicitation: Sri M Raju, Panchayath Member
Paper Presentation: 1) Master Vinay, Plus Two student- “ Bringing Food Crops Back” 2)Miss Rithika, Vote of Thanks: Smt Sreekala N, Staff Secretary I agree with it.
Plus two student- “Nutritional Content in Food Crops” Film show: a) Empowerment of woman begins at home.
Discussion 10:30 am: Udaharanam Sujatha b) Women should get freedom at home.
Vote of Thanks: Master Nidhin Thomas, School Leader 1 pm: English Vinglish
c) Women do many things at home.
National Anthem: School Choir 4 pm: Chakk De! India
National Anthem: School Choir Question.2
Model Answer
1. “Corruption should be dealt with severe punishment. The culprits should be
Seminar Conducted 9. hanged to death”
The Nature Club of ABC School conducted a seminar on the topic Diversity of Food Crops on Do you agree with the opinion? Write four points for or against the opinion.
Debate Points (For/Against)
17 th January 2021 in the school auditorium. The programme began at 9:30 am with a prayer
10.
by the school choir .The Principal, Mr Xavier welcomed the audience. The PTA President Mr Common Expressions:
Madhu N chaired the programme and gave the Presidential address. The seminar was Job Application &Resume
inaugurated by the famous Research Scientist Dr Vasu and he delivered the keynote address
.Felicitation was offered by Panchayath Member Mrs Leela. The papers were presented by I agree with it.
Master Vinay and Miss Rithika on various topics. It was followed by a discussion. Vote of Question.1
It is right.
thanks was proposed by the school leader Master Nidhin Thomas. The programme ended
1. You happened to see an advertisement in the Indian Express daily seeking qualified hands for
with the National Anthem . Sorry, I can’t agree with it. the post of Accountant in a reputed firm. You wish to apply for the job. Prepare an application
with a resume.
Question.2 It is wrong.
Model Answer:

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From

Kumar Resume You wish to apply for the job. Prepare an application letter and a resume, to be attached with the
application.
Snow line Street

New Delhi. Name: : Kumar.S

Age : 25 11. Blurb
Present address : Kumar. S. Snow line street , Rose Marg, New Delhi.
st
1 January 2021. Objectives : To become an expert accountant.
Educational Qualification: M.com, Diploma in computer application
Phone number : 8270076452 Common Expressions:
To Email : Kumars@ gmail.com
Experience : Three years experience as an accountant in a private firm It is written by…………
The Manager (Experience certificate enclosed)
The theme is thought provoking.
ABC Private Limited Skills : Computerised accounting, software programmer
The language used here is powerful.
Chennai. Languages Known : Malayalam, English, Hindi
It is a must read.
Sub: Application for the post of accountant Interests : Cricket, Reading, Swimming
The characters are interesting and inspiring
Declaration:
Dear Sir,
It is the masterpiece of the author.
I hereby declare that the details given above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
In response to your advertisement, I would like to apply for the post of accountant in your
company. I have completed my graduation in commerce with 80% mark. I have also completed Diploma in Question: 1
Signature.
Computer Applicatio . I have been working as a clerk in a private company for the last three years.
Name. You translate the stories by Ashapurna Debi to English and Oxford University Press publishes
If I am selected, I will work hard for the growth of your company. My resume is enclosed herewith. I look
the book under the title ‘Matchbox and other Stories by Ashapurna Debi’. Prepare a blurb for
forward to hearing from you at the earliest.
the book .
Yours truly, Question.2

Sd/ ‘Matchbox and other Stories by Ashapurna Debi’

Kumar. Read the following advertisement: Matchbox and other Stories by Ashapurna Debi’ is a collection of short stories. They

New Delhi Let’s Empower our Nation are originally written in Bengali. They are translated to English by Mr. Sonu Begam, a
Sammaan Foundation famous Indian writer. The themes of the stories are thought provoking. They point
2/30 SBI Colony
Khezpara to the problems faced by women in our male dominated society. The language
Baily Road- Patna used here is powerful. It is a must read among short stories. The characters are
Wanted
Accountants interesting and inspiring.
Apply within 10 days
Qualification : Any graduation
Send your application with latest the Resume to the chairman, Sammaan Foundation

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 Rice by Chemmanam Chacko.

January 21, 2021/ Lalu Question.1

Question.2
I read the poem Rice by Prof. Chemmanam Chacko. It impressed me. Here I would like to share Read the hints given below and write a profile of Sudha Murty, a prolific writer in English and
1. You are much inspired by the life of Irfan Alam and you learn more about the Kannada.
my reading experience. It has a good theme. Kerala had a rich paddy-oriented culture. Now we
famous social entrepreneurs in India. As a result you publish a book ‘Social have moved from food crops to cash crops. We can see a sea change in our attitude towards our Birth: 19 August, 1950-Shiggaon ,North Karnataka.
Entrepreneurs in India’. Prepare a blurb for the book. traditions and culture. The poem depicts the changing culture of farmers in Kerala. The theme of Parents: Father-Dr.R H Kulkarni, mother-Vimala Kulkarni
the poem is really thought provoking. It is a good satire. Spouse: Narayana Murty, the founder of Infosys Foundation

This is a must read. Children: Rohan Murty , Akshata Murty

12. Blog Writing
Education: BVB College of Engineering and Technology, Indian Institute of science
Question.2
Fame: Writer, teacher, social worker, Chairperson of the Infosys Foundation
You watched a new movie and that captured your heart and mind. You would like to publish your thoughts
Common Expressions: on the blog. Prepare the blog entry. Literary contribution: novels, travelogues, short stories, anecdotes, The Old Man and His God:
Discovering the Spirit of India in 2006, (collections),published by Penguin Books ,New Delhi
I would like to share my thoughts/reading experience here. Awards: Best Teacher Award in 1995, Padma Shri
13. Profile
I read the lesson/Poem.

Model Answer:
I watched the film …..
Common Expressions:
Sudha Murty
It has a good theme.
Sudha Murty, a prolific writer in English and Kannada was born at Shiggaon in North Karnataka on
It is thought provoking. …… was born at Porbandar in Gujarat on 2nd October in 1869. 19 August 1950. She was lucky to have loving parents-Dr.Kulkarni ,her father and Vimala Kulkarni
It impressed me/ It shocked me. He/She was /is a great…….(player, writer,leader,etc.) , her mother. She was married to Narayana Murty, the founder of Infosys Foundation. She was

The entire world honoured him/her blessed with the children Rohan Murty and Akshakta Murty. She completed her higher education
I have no words to express my feelings.
at Indian Institute of Science and BVB College of Engineering and Technology. She is popular as a
He/ She was/is lucky to have loving parents
This is a must watch/read. writer , teacher, social worker and the Chairperson of the Infosys Foundation. She wrote many
He/she has/had an eventful childhood
books, novels, travelogues, short stories and anecdotes. She authored The Old Man and His God:
He/she completed his /education at…… Discovering the Spirit of India .It was published by Penguin Books , New Delhi in 2006. She got many
Question.1
He/she wrote many books. awards. She was given the Best Teacher Award in 1995 .She was also honoured with the Padma Shri.
The poem Rice really impressed you. You would like to share your reading experience through She was a lady with vision and passion.
He/she got many awards.
a blog .Prepare the blog
He/she was/is a man with vision and passion. Question.2
Model Answer:
Prepare a profile of Shaheen Mistri using the hints given below:
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4. ‘Some of us love India with mere words while some others like Irfan Alam do the same VACANCY: Junior Assistant
Birth: 16th March, 1971 through challenging deeds’. Our India needs such social entrepreneurs standardizing
SammaaN Foundation, P.B. No. : 395. Bihar
Place of birth: Mumbai the marginalized layers of our society. Write an essay analysing the scope of social
Qualification : Graduation in any discipline
Academic Qualifications: B.A. degree (Sociology), M.A. in Sociology entrepreneurship in shaping a modern developed India.
Alma mater: University of Mumbai, University of Manchester 5. Identify the requisites of women empowerment. What is the role of education in Age : Between 20 and 30

Occupation: CEO, Teach for India empowering women? Express your views in an essay. The ideal candidate should :
Famous as: Indian Social Activist and educator 6. Atrocities against women and girls are increasing day by day though we have dozens * Possess good communication skills.
Founder: Akanksha Foundation, Teach for India of organizations for protecting them. English Club of your school organizes a panel
* Be well groomed, friendly and energetic.
Awards won: Ashoka Fellow (2001) discussions on ‘Women Empowerment for the Empowerment of Nation’. What would
Global Leader for Tomorrow (2002) you present on the occasion? Prepare the script of your presentation. Previous experience will be an added advantage

Asia Society 21 Leader (2006) 7. You are told to present a seminar paper on ‘Entrepreneurship for social upliftment’ to be Interested candidates, please submit your application and bio-data within ten days.
Authored: Redrawing India – The Teach for India Story (2014) presented in the National Entrepreneurship Summit. You may include the details of the
entrepreneurs who influenced you. Prepare the script of the seminar paper.
8. ‘‘When a person in trouble or under a lot of stress finds an outlet for his worries, it
11. Imagine Literary Club of your school has decided to visit the poet Chemmanam Chacko
relieves half his burden”, says Ratna in Horegallu. How did Ratna relieve the burden of
and interview him.What would you ask him? Frame 6 relevant questions for the interview.
her colleagues? Have you done such kind of help to your friends? Write your answer in
about 80 words. 12. Read the programme notice given below and prepare a seminar report.

9. Read the poem carefully and compare the poem with ‘Any Woman.’
Section VI ABC School
Question Pool
The Heart of a Woman
Social Science Club
Essay Type Questions (6 to 8 scores) The heart of a woman goes forth with the dawn
Seminar on Corruption versus Development
1. In the light of reading A Three Wheeled Revolution , you arrive at the conclusion that As a lone bird, soft winging, so restlessly on Venue: School Auditorium Date: 16/01/2021
‘Social entrepreneurs are the backbones of our nation and our nation benefits from A far o’er life’s turrets and vales does it roam Time: 9:30 am
such enterprises . Write an essay on the topic ‘The necessity of promoting Programme
In the wake of those echoes the heart calls home.
entrepreneurship among the youth’ Prayer: School Choir
The heart of a woman falls back with the night,
2. “If we dare the difference, the difference will deliver” , Christine Lagarde concludes her Welcome Speech: Mrs Jasmine, Social Science Club Co Ordinator
speech with the remark. Prepare an article to be published in the school magazine on And enters some alien cage in its plight, Presidential Address : Mr Chandran, Principal
the topic ‘Challenges faced by women in the modern world” And tries to forget it has dreamed of the stars Inaugural Address: Dr Rema, Social activist
3. On the occasion of observing International Women’s Day’ you are given a chance to While it breaks, breaks, breaks on the sheltering bars. Felicitation: Mr Rasheed, PTA President
speak on ‘Women Empowerment’ in an International Women Conference. Prepare the Paper Presentation: 1) Master Sanoop , Plus Two student- “Corruption Spoils the Nation”
Georgia Douglas Johnson
script of the speech. You may include the points from the speech 3Ls of Empowerment 2)Miss Salma, Plus two student- “Importance of Gandhian Principles in building a corruption
10. Read the following advertisement put forward by the Research and Development wing of
in your speech. free India”
SammaaN to recruit Junior Assistant. Draft an application letter and a resume.

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Discussion Comment on the concluding stanza of the poem Rice. clarification of the doubts regarding financial investment of the organization, mode of operation,
Vote of Thanks: Master Tarun, School Leader 20. I am their wall against all danger, security of the members, etc.
National Anthem: School Choir Their door against the wind and snow, 27. A horegallu is essential in any journey. It is more so when people around us are too busy in
Thou whom a woman laid in a manger, their own world. You feel that it is necessary to post counsellors in schools so that students can

13.The English Club of your school conducts a panel discussion on the topic “Indian women- Take me not till the children grow reveal their fears and joy to them. Write a letter to the Minister of Education requesting him to

finding a space in the socio-cultural milieu.” You present your views on the topic. What would Explain the concluding stanza of the poem Any Woman in your own words. take necessary steps in this regard.

you say in the panel discussion? Prepare the script for the presentation. 21. Without me cold the hearthstone stands 28. Robert Baldwin in ‘The Hour of Truth’ stands as an epitome of honesty throughout the play.
Nor could the precious children thrive. His decisions are never influenced by any financial offers. Prepare a character sketch of Robert
14. There are many people who are not heard and cared for in our society. They find it very
Baldwin.
difficult to find the people like the grandfather of Sudha Murty and Ratna. Analyse the How does Katherine Tynan portray the bond between a mother and her children in the poem
‘tremendous social service ‘done by the grandfather and Ratna.
Any Woman? Write your answer in a paragraph. 29. Do you agree with Irfan Alam that “It is important to dream but it is equally important to take
22. I am the pillars of the house; calculated risks to achieve your dream”? Express your own opinion in a paragraph of 80 words.
Do you think such people are need of the hour? Express your views in a write-up.
The key stone of the arch am I.
30. Attempt a character sketch of Nomita, in about 80 words.
15. You present your thoughts on the topic ‘Corruption curtails the development of a Comment on the opening lines of the poem with a special focus on the poetic devices
country’ participating in a Group Discussion. Prepare the script of your presentation. used in the poem. 31. “God has given me two ears to listen to others. I hear them out with sympathy and without
23. ‘A mother is a lovely shadow of God on earth’. Do you agree with it? What kind of any judgement.”
16. ‘Society is changing fast. Farmers are also the integral part of the society’. Chemmanam
emotional bond do you have with your mother? Prepare a write-up on ‘My mother, my
Chacko satirises the changing culture of Kerala people, especially of farmers. How does the Sketch the character of Ratna in a paragraph.
world’
poet depict the changes in the attitude of the farmers in the poem Rice? Write your answer in
32. The English Club of your school has decided to visit the famous writer and the social activist
about 80 words. 24. The oxen will stop when they see me Arundhati Roy and interview her. What would you ask her? Frame 6 relevant questions for the
Walking with my suitcase, and my father, interview.
Paragraph Answer Questions (3 to 5 scores).
Without smiling the smile slowly forming on his lips, 33. Barack Obama,the former president of America complimented Irfan Alam with the words
17. The poem Rice is a contrast between expectations and reality. Prepare a write-up
Will call from the field: ‘And when did you start from there?’ “You are doing a tougher job than me”. Don’t you think that he has been doing a tougher job that
substantiating this view.
deserves a standing ovation? Write your views in a paragraph.

18. ‘My father says, with obvious pride: What could the poet see when he reached home? Did his father call him from the field? What 34. It has been decided to stage the The Hour of Truth on the occasion of your School Fest. You
Son, we’ve stopped working on all the rice was his response? Write your answer in a paragraph. are told to introduce the play to the audience. Prepare the script for compering, including the
It was quite inconvenient’ relevant details like theme,cast and credit etc.
25. ‘Only fools turn to rice-farming for gain’ Why does the father of the poet say so? Do you
How does the poet satirise the shift from paddy cultivation to rubber plantations? Write your
think that the rice-farming has become a profitable venture now? Write a paragraph. 35. ‘I personally think rickshaws are the vehicles of the future’
answer in four sentences.
26. You have dreams of setting up a business of your own after studies. You are greatly inspired Do you agree with the opinion of Irfan Alam ? Write your answer in a paragraph.
19. Can we get some husk from the Centre, too,
by Irfan Alam’s views and ideas. Draft a letter of enquiry to SammaaN Foundation asking for
To make toys with it? I don’t know
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36. The anecdote Horegallu is a touching one .You are much impressed by the theme of ‘the 45. ‘Stop it! What a common , vulgar man you are.’ Identify the speaker.
human horegallus’ .You want to share your appreciation of the anecdote with your friend in
46. ‘Her words uncannily echoed my grandfather’s, sitting on the stone bench under the banyan
Singapore. Draft an email conveying the essence of the anecdote so as to inspire your friend to
tree.’ Pick out the word that means ‘mysteriously’ in the sentence.
read it at the earliest.
47. ‘Those three words would choke me if I tried to speak them. For some other man , perhaps ,it
37. As a part of an assignment, you collect the stories and poems related to the theme of paddy
would be easy. But for me?’ Who is the speaker? What traits of the character of the speaker does
cultivation. You publish your collection as ‘Poems and Stories of Paddy Cultivation’. Prepare a
it reveal? Write your answer in two sentences.
blurb for the book.
48. What is the symbolic significance of the ‘wind and snow’ in the poem Any Woman? Write two
38. You are much impressed by the way Christine Lagarde presents her thoughts on women
or three sentences.
empowerment. Prepare a blog recording your impressions on the speech ‘The 3 Ls of
Empowerment. 49. Why does Ashapurna Debi compare women to matchboxes?

39. Edit the following extract from the anecdote Horegallu. There are four errors: 50. Above us ‘a ship of the sky’ roars northwards,

An horegallu on our village hold special memories for me as it is inextricably linked by my Drowning my brother’s l oud cries.’
grandfather.
What is the figure of speech used by the poet in ‘a ship of the sky? ’
40. Pick out any three adjectives from the sentence given below:

It was a large flat stone placed horizontally over two vertical ones, thus making a stone bench
on which anyone could sit and rest a while, chatting with fellow travelers and exchange the news
of the road.

Short Answer Questions ( 1 or 2 scores)

41. Imagine you are the close friend of Ajit and you came to know about the quarrel between
Nomita and Ajit over the letter issue. Give two pieces of advice to Ajit.

42. ‘It is true that women sometimes lack the confidence to match their competence’. Do you
agree with Christine Lagarde.? How can we build self-confidence in women? Write your answer in
two or three sentences

43. ‘I am the fire upon the hearth,’ What is the poetic device used by Katherine Tynan in the line?

44. ‘Thou whom a woman laid in manger’

What does the word ‘Thou’ mean and who does it refer to in the poem Any Woman?

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