Kerala Syllabus Class 5 English: Unit 02 The Wings of Dreams: Lesson 01 - The Little Engine That Could - Questions and Answers | Teaching Manual | Textual Activities


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Std 5 English Unit 02 The Wings of Dreams - Lesson 01 The Little Engine That Could  - Textual Questions and Answers & Textual Activities

ഈ ബ്ലോഗ് ഉടമയുടെ രേഖാമൂലമുള്ള അനുമതിയില്ലാതെ ഈ ബ്ലോഗിൽ നൽകിയിരിക്കുന്ന ചോദ്യോത്തരങ്ങൾ, ഇതേരീതിയിലോ പി.ഡി.എഫ് രൂപത്തിലോ, മറ്റേതെങ്കിലും ഡിജിറ്റലോ, പ്രിന്റഡ് ഉൾപ്പെടെയുള്ള ഏതെങ്കിലും രൂപങ്ങളിലേക്കോ മാറ്റി മറ്റൊരു വെബ്സൈറ്റിലോ, ബ്ലോഗിലോ, യുട്യൂബ്, സോഷ്യൽ മീഡിയാ ഗ്രൂപ്പുകളിലോ ഉൾപ്പെടെ ഒരിടത്തും പ്രചരിപ്പിക്കാൻ പാടില്ലാത്തതാകുന്നു.

The Little Engine That Could - Questions and Answers

♦ About the author 
Arnold Munk (1858-1957) was born in Hungary. This story is his first published version of the fairy tale. He chose the pen name Watty Piper.

♦ What happened to the Little Train?
The train came to a stop. She could not move, her wheels just would not turn.

♦ Why does the Little Train carry things to the other side of the mountain?
The Little Train carried every kind of toy for boys and girls. And it carried good things to eat too. The Little Train carries things to the other side of the mountain to bring happiness to the boys and girls. 

♦ Will the Shiny New Engine help the Little Train?
No, the Shiny New Engine did not help the Little Train. The Shiny New Engine said that it is not his job to pull toys and that he is designed to carry people in comfort. 

♦ The Shiny New Engine was a bit friendly. But he did not help the Little Train. Why?
The Shiny New Engine did not help the Little Train because he was designed to carry people in cars and he did not see himself as a helper of toy-carrying trains. 

♦ The Big Strong Engine puffed away without a word. What was the reason?
The Big Strong Engine puffed away without a word because he did not want to help the Little Train. He says, he did not pull toys, only pull cars full of heavy loads and big trucks and has no time to help the little train.
♦ Will the Little Blue Engine help the Little Train?
Yes, the Little Blue Engine helped the Little Train. 

♦ What would happen if the Little Blue Engine did not help the Little Train?
If the Little Blue Engine did not help the Little Train, the boys and girls on the other side of the mountain would not have any toys or good food.

♦ How does the Little Blue Engine differ from the other engines?
The Little Blue Engine differ from the other engines. It was not very big and did not pull trains and it just worked in the yards and never been over the mountain. 

♦ What are the qualities that you find in the Little Blue Engine?
The Little Blue Engine has qualities such as Compassion, Empathy, Determination, Kindness and Positivity.

♦ Why did the dolls and toys start smiling and clapping?
The dolls and toys started smiling and clapping because they were filled with hope and joy as the Little Blue Engine began to pull the Little Train. 

♦ Why does the Little Blue engine say ‘I think I can’?
The Little Blue Engine says "I think I can" to express her determination and belief in her ability to overcome the challenge of pulling the Little Train over the mountain. 

♦ Which character in this story do you like the most? Why?
The character I like the most in this story is the Little Blue Engine, because of its Kindness, Compassion and Determination to help the Little Train.

♦ Suggest another title for the story.
"The Journey of Hope: The Little Blue Engine's Adventure"

♦ Glossary
• clown: a performer who makes people laugh 
• puff: sound made when an engine releases steam 
• teddy bear: a stuffed animal that looks like a bear
♦ Activity 1
The Little Blue Engine helped the Little Train reach the other side of the mountain. Have you ever helped someone in trouble? Write a short paragraph about your experience.
Yes, I have helped someone in trouble. One day, I was walking home from school when I saw a young boy crying beside the road. He had fallen off his bicycle and hurt his knee. I immediately rushed to help him. I cleaned his wound with a tissue and applied a bandage from my first aid kit. Then, I helped him fix his bicycle and made sure he was okay to ride home. He was very thankful for my help

♦ Activity 2
The little train carried many things. List them below.
Things to Eat and Drink:Things to Play With:
• Big, round oranges
• Fat, red apples
• Long, yellow bananas
• Fresh, cold milk
• Lollipops to eat after dinner
• Toy animals (giraffes, teddy bears, baby elephant)
• Dolls with blue eyes and yellow hair
• Dolls with brown eyes and brown hair
• Toy clown
• Toy trucks, airplanes, and boats
• Picture books, games, and drums to play
♦ Activity 3
The Little Train tried hard. But her wheels just would not turn. The clown and the animals climbed out of their cars. They tried to push the Little Train. But she could not move. What would the Little Train think then?
Oh no, what's wrong with me? I am unable to move. Why won't my wheels turn? I want to reach the other side of the mountain. The children are waiting for me. I have so many good things to deliver to the children on the other side of the mountain. I want to make them happy, but I can't move forward. What can I do now? I am so worried and disappointed, and hoping for a solution. I am so helpless and frustrated too. Maybe someone will help me.

♦ Activity 4
The Little Blue Engine helped the Little Train and she continued the journey. On the way, the Little Train happened to meet the Shiny New Engine. He was surprised to see the Little Train. What could be the conversation between the Little Train and the Shiny New Engine?

• Shiny New Engine: ''Oh!, I'm surprised to see you on the tracks. How did you manage to get over the mountain?"

• Little Train: "I met a friend who believed in me and helped me reach the other side. The Little Blue Engine showed me that even the smallest engine can achieve great things."

• Shiny New Engine: "The Little Blue Engine, you say? That tiny thing?"

• Little Train: "Yes, she might be small, but her heart is big. She proved that it's not the size of the engine that matters, but the willingness to help others."

• Shiny New Engine: "I must admit, I feel a bit ashamed. I refused to help you when you needed it. Can you forgive me for that?"

• Little Train: "Of course, I forgive you. But remember, sometimes it's not about how grand or important we think we are. It's about lending a hand to those in need, no matter how small the gesture might seem."

• Shiny New Engine: "You're absolutely right. Thank you for the lesson. If you ever need any help in the future, please don't hesitate to ask. I promise I'll do my best to assist you."

• Little Train: "Thank you, Shiny New Engine. I appreciate your change of heart. We all have something to learn from each other."

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♦ Activity 5
Read the following sentences from the story and note the words underlined.  
The Little Train carried good things to eat too. Big, round oranges. Fat, red apples. Long, yellow bananas. Fresh, cold milk and lollipops to eat after dinner. 
Look at the word pyramid and make more such word pyramids.
car
the car
the blue car
the beautiful blue car
the big beautiful blue car
• Orange
orange
the orange
the juicy orange
the sweet juicy orange
the big sweet juicy orange
• Flower
flower
the flower
the red flower
the beautiful red flower
the small beautiful red flower

♦ Activity 6
In the story, the Little Blue Engine says, I think I can...   
Ask your friends if they can do what they see in the pictures given. Write down your questions and the possible responses.
QuestionsPossible responses
• Can you swim?• Yes, I can. / No, I can’t.
• Can you play football?• Yes, I can. / No, I can’t.
• Can you dance?• Yes, I can. / No, I can’t.
• Can you sing?• Yes, I can. / No, I can’t.
• Can you read?• Yes, I can. / No, I can’t.
• Can you write?• Yes, I can. / No, I can’t.
♦ Activity 7
Shall we enact the story in the form of a skit?
Discuss in groups how to perform the skit. The following questions will help you.
1. What are the events in the story?
2. Where do the events take place?
3. Who are the characters?
4. What do they say?
5. Write them in the boxes below.

1. What are the events in the story?
Events
• The Little Train is on its way to deliver toys and food to children on the other side of the mountain.
• The Little Train stops unexpectedly and cannot move.
• The toy animals and dolls try to push the train but fail.
• The Shiny New Engine refuses to help.
• The Big Strong Engine also refuses to help.
• The Little Blue Engine agrees to help after the toys and dolls plead for assistance.
• The Little Blue Engine successfully pulls the Little Train over the mountain.
• The toys and dolls express their gratitude to the Little Blue Engine.

2. Where Do the Events Take Place?:
• The journey starts on the tracks leading to the mountain.
• The train stops at the foot of the mountain.
• The interactions with the other engines occur on the tracks near the mountain.
• The climb and descent of the mountain.

3. Who are the characters?
Characters:
• The Little Train
• Toy Animals and Dolls
• The Shiny New Engine
• The Big Strong Engine
• The Little Blue Engine

4. What They Say:
Dialogues

• Little Train: (Excitedly) "I'm the Little Train, and I'm so happy to be carrying all these wonderful toys and delicious food for the children on the other side of the mountain!"

• Toy Animals and Dolls: (Cheerfully) "Yay! We can't wait to see the children's faces light up!"

• Little Train: (Stops suddenly) "Oh, dear. What's wrong? Why can't I move? I must deliver these toys and food to the children!"

• Toy Animals and Dolls: (Concerned) "We can help!" (They try to push the train but fail) "It's no use. We can't move the Little Train."

• Clown: (Spots the Shiny New Engine) "Look! Here comes another engine. Maybe this one will help us!" (Waves)

• Shiny New Engine: (Approaches) "Hello there, why are you stopped?"

• Toy Animals and Dolls: "Our engine is not working. Can you pull us over the mountain?"

• Shiny New Engine: (Refusing) "You want me to pull you? That is not what I do. I carry people. They sit in cars with soft seats. They look out of the windows. They eat in a nice dining car. They even sleep in a fine sleeping car. How dare you ask me?"

• Shiny New Engine: (Leaves) "I'm sorry, but I can't help you." (Puffs away)

• Clown: (Spots the Big Strong Engine) "Here comes another engine. Maybe this one will help us!" (Waves)

• Big Strong Engine: (Approaches) "What seems to be the problem here?"

• Toy Animals and Dolls: "Our engine is not working. Can you pull us over the mountain?"

• Big Strong Engine: (Refusing) "I don't pull toys. I pull cars full of heavy loads. I'm sorry, but I can't help you."

• Big Strong Engine: (Leaves) "I've got important work to do. Goodbye." (Puffs away)

• Clown: (Spots the Little Blue Engine) "Look! Here comes another engine. Maybe this one will help us!" (Waves)

• Little Blue Engine: (Approaches) "Why are you all stopped? Can I help?"

• Toy Animals and Dolls: "Our engine is not working. Can you pull us over the mountain?"

• Little Blue Engine: (Agreeing) "I'm not very big, and I've never been over the mountain, but I'll try my best. Climb aboard, and let's see if I can pull you."

• Little Blue Engine: (Climbing the Mountain) "I think I can climb up the mountain. I think I can. I think I can."

• Toy Animals and Dolls: (Cheering) "Hurray! Hurray!"

• Little Blue Engine: (Reaching the Top) "We made it! Hurray! The children will be so happy!"

• Clown: (Grateful) "Thank you, Little Blue Engine! You're a hero!"

• Little Blue Engine: (Modestly) "I'm just glad I could help."




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