Kerala Syllabus Class 5 English: Unit 05 Rural Vibes: Lesson 01 - Seed and Soil - Questions and Answers | Teaching Manual | Textual Activities


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Std 5 English Unit 05 Rural Vibes - Lesson 01 Seed and Soil - Textual Questions and Answers & Textual Activities

ഈ ബ്ലോഗ് അഡ്‌മിൻറെ 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.

RURAL VIBES
♦ What do you see in the picture?
In the picture, there is a small blue house with a flat roof situated on barren land. There is a tall coconut tree in front of the house. The surrounding area is dry with some vegetation, including a few small bushes and rocks scattered around. The sky is clear with a few clouds.

♦ Don’t you see the barren land beside the house?
Yes, the barren land beside the house is clearly visible. 

♦ Have you noticed similar plots of land near your house?
Yes, I have seen similar plots of land near my house.

♦ How can we make such places useful?
We can make such places useful by planting trees, vegetables and fruits. We can also set up a rainwater harvesting system to collect and store rainwater for irrigation.

♦ Cultivating the land would be a welcome step. What are the crops cultivated in your locality?
In my locality, crops such as rice, peas, vegetables, plantain and coconut are cultivated.

Seed and Soil
♦ About the poet 
Dr K P Sudheera
Dr K P Sudheera is a Malayalam writer from Kerala. She has published many works including novels, poetry, travelogues, biographies, memoirs and children’s literature. Many of her works have been translated to various languages. She won the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award in 2022.
♦ “Never think Amma is gone. She is with us.” Why did Paru’s father say so?
Paru’s mother had died of a rare disease years ago. Paru’s mother used to say that nature was everyone's mother. Paru's father said, "Never think Amma is gone. She is with us," to comfort Paru and to help her feel connected to her mother.

♦ Paru never felt loneliness. What could be the reason?
Paru’s grandmother did everything she could to make her cheerful. She followed her like a shadow. So Paru never felt loneliness.

♦ Pick out two sentences from the text that describe the field.
"They stood at the edge of the field and looked out at the vast stretch of paddy fields."

"It was covered with muddy water."

A warm breeze made ripples on the surface.

♦ Why were the farmers happy?
The farmers were happy because Paru and her grandmother joined them in planting the seedlings. Their presence brought joy and added enthusiasm to the farmers' work.

♦ What is good manure for plants?
The fallen flowers, leaves, and dead insects decay in the soil, providing good manure for plants.

♦ The grandmother said that the farm was her home. Why did she say so?
The grandmother said that the farm was her home because she had a deep connection to the farm and felt a strong sense of belonging there. The farm was not just a place of work for her; it was a place where she felt at peace and truly at home. 

♦ Suggest another title for the story.
Nature Love

Activity 1
Look at the following sentence.
Paru loved her grandmother very much and called her Echuvamma. What is special about the underlined word?
Let’s see

Activity 2
Complete the questions using the words given in the brackets.
Write the answers after reading the text.
(Who, Why, What )
1. Where did Paru live?  
 Paru lived in a remote village.

2. What was Paru’s real name?  
Paru’s real name was Parvathi

3. Who advised Paru to return home?
Grandmother advised Paru to return home

4. Why did Paru look back towards her home?
She looked back towards her home, wondering if her father had returned. 
Activity 3
Read the following paragraph and complete it using the correct form of the words given in the brackets. Two examples are done for you.
Jimmy and Pinky were good friends. One day, they were playing under a big mango tree. They heard a squeaking sound from somewhere. Jimmy looked (look) up. He saw a squirrel greedily eating a ripe mango. “Oh! ripe mangoes!” Jimmy called out loudly. Pinky requested (request) Jimmy to get the ripe mangoes. Jimmy ............ (pick) up some sharp stones from the ground and ...........(start) throwing them up at the mangoes. A big, ripe mango fell on the ground. Pinky and Jimmy ran fast to pick the mango. While running, Pinky ...........(push) Jimmy and .........(snatch) the mango. Poor Jimmy! He didn’t get the mango. On seeing Jimmy’s sad face, Pinky .........(share) the mango with him.
Answer:
Jimmy and Pinky were good friends. One day, they were playing under a big mango tree. They heard a squeaking sound from somewhere. Jimmy looked (look) up. He saw a squirrel greedily eating a ripe mango. “Oh! ripe mangoes!” Jimmy called out loudly. Pinky requested (request) Jimmy to get the ripe mangoes. Jimmy picked (pick) up some sharp stones from the ground and started. (start) throwing them up at the mangoes. A big, ripe mango fell on the ground. Pinky and Jimmy ran fast to pick the mango. While running, Pinky pushed (push) Jimmy and snatched (snatch) the mango. Poor Jimmy! He didn’t get the mango. On seeing Jimmy’s sad face, Pinky shared (share) the mango with him.

Activity 4
World Farmers Day (14 May) has arrived. Paru thought, “I must surprise my grandma! A greeting card!”
Let’s help Paru make the greeting card.

Activity 5
Paru and her grandmother were in their paddy field.
You have seen such paddy fields, haven’t you?
Draw a picture of a paddy field in your notebook.
Write a few sentences about it.
The paddy field is so beautiful. The lush green fields stretch as far as the eye can see. During harvest season, the golden paddy field creates a stunning landscape. During monsoon, the paddy fields are filled with water, creating a mirror-like effect. The paddy fields are home to many birds and creatures. A gentle breeze always creates a mesmerizing ripple through the swaying paddy plants.

Activity 6
Echuvamma enjoyed the beauty of the green paddy field. She held the green paddy plants close to her chest and started singing a beautiful folk song.
Read the song and add more lines to it.
We are farmers on this land,
We plough the soil, we till the soil,
We sow the seeds, we see them grow,
We are happy in this world.
We are farmers on this land,
We water the fields, 
we watch them thrive, 
We work with care, 
We keep them alive,
We are happy in this world.
We are farmers on this land,
We harvest the crops, 
We share the yield, 
We feed our families, from the field,
We are happy in this world.
Activity 7
Programme Notice
The Farmers’ Club of Kanikathur Grama Panchayat has decided to celebrate Farmers Day on ‘Chingam 1’.
Let’s read their programme notice.

Farmers Club, Kanikathur Grama Panchayat
Farmers Day Celebrations
NOTICE
Dear friends,
We have decided to celebrate Farmers Day on ‘Chingam 1’. As part of the celebration, we would like to honour Mrs Janaki Amma, the recipient of ‘Karshaka Sree Award’ 2024.
Date: 17.08.2024
Time: 10.00 am
Venue: Grama Panchayat Hall, Kanikathur 
 
All are invited.
Kanikathur  
01 August
Secretary

Programme
Welcome Speech: Mr Krishnamoorthy (Secretary, Farmers Club) 
Presidential Address: Ms Suhara Seenath (President, Farmers  Club)
Token of Love to Mrs Janaki Amma: Dr Joseph Immanuel (District Collector)
Felicitation: Mr Moideen Kadavath (Member, Kanikathur Grama Panchayat)
Vote of Thanks: Ms Snehalatha (Convenor, Farmers Club, Kanikathur)

Answer:
Farmers Club, Govt. UP School, TVM
Harvest of Vegetables
NOTICE
Dear friends,
We are excited to announce that the Farmers Club will be celebrating the harvest of vegetables grown in our school's vegetable garden. Join us for a day of fun, learning, and appreciation for our hardworking farmers. All students, teachers, and parents are invited to join us in this joyous celebration. Let's come together to appreciate the fruits of our labour and learn more about the importance of farming.

Date: 28 Jan 2025 
Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: School Auditorium

All are invited.
Thiruvananthapuram
10 January 2025
Secretary

Programme
Welcome Speech:       Mr Radhakrishnan 
                                   (Secretary, Farmers Club) 
Presidential Address:  Ms Sheena 
                                   (School leader)
Inauguration:               Mr Joseph 
                                   (Panchayat President)
Felicitation:                 Mr Anwar 
                                   (Teacher)
Vote of Thanks:          Ms Arunima 
                                   (Convenor, Farmers Club)




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