Kerala Syllabus Class 6 English: Unit 04 For Half The Sky: Lesson 01 - The Why-Why Girl - Questions and Answers | Teaching Manual | Teachers Handbook

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Std 6 English Unit IV For Half The Sky - Lesson 01 The Why - Why Girl - Textual Questions and Answers & Activities
THE FIRST WOMAN IN SPACE - THE DOORWAY
♦ Answer the following questions.
• In which year was Valentina Tereshkova born?
Valentina Tereshkova was born in 1937.

• What was her achievement? 
Valentina Tereshkova's achievement was becoming the first woman in space. 

• What was the name of her spaceship?
The name of her spaceship was Vostok 6.

• What did Valentina Tereshkova mean by saying, ‘A bird cannot fly with one wing only’?
By saying “A bird cannot fly with one wing only,” Valentina Tereshkova meant that space exploration and human progress need both men and women working together. It was her way of calling for gender equality in science and beyond.

♦ Have you heard of other women who have inspiring achievements like her? Name a few.
• Marie Curie - First woman to win a Nobel Prize, and the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different sciences (Physics and Chemistry). 
• Malala Yousafzai - Youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate, she survived an attack by extremists and became a global advocate for girls’ education.
• Kalpana Chawla - First woman of Indian origin in space, who flew on two NASA missions and inspired millions before tragically losing her life in the Columbia shuttle disaster.
• Indira Gandhi - First and only female Prime Minister of India, remembered for her strong leadership and influence on Indian politics.
• Ada Lovelace - Often called the world’s first computer programmer, she foresaw the potential of computing long before modern computers existed.
• Sunita Williams is an American astronaut of Indian-Slovenian heritage, known for her record-breaking time in space and inspiring achievements.

The Why-Why Girl
♦ Why did the narrator stop Moyna from catching a snake?
The narrator stopped Moyna from catching the snake because it was a cobra, a poisonous and dangerous snake.

♦ What was the Samiti meant for?
The Samiti was a place where people could come to learn reading and writing and simply to sing and dance together.

♦ What does Moyna do for her family?
She brings the goats home, collects firewood, fetches water, and lays traps for birds. She also helps by sweeping the cowshed and doing many jobs for the village landlord (Babu) in exchange for rice.

♦ Why did the postmaster call Moyna, the ‘why-why girl’?
The postmaster called Moyna the ‘why-why girl’ because she always asked endless questions beginning with “Why?” about everything around her.

♦ Why did Moyna decide to learn to read?
Moyna decided to learn to read because she wanted to find answers to all her “why” questions from the books. 
♦ Why do stars look smaller than the sun?
Stars look smaller than the sun because they are very far away from Earth, while the sun looks large because it is our nearest star.

♦ How do we know that Moyna was speaking like a teacher?
We know that Moyna was speaking like a teacher because she explained things clearly to her little sister and elder brother. She was asking questions, giving answers, and teaching lessons, just the way a teacher does.

♦ How did Moyna motivate children?
Moyna motivated children by encouraging them to ask questions and not be lazy. She urged them to be curious, like her, and explained everyday things such as why mosquitoes should be destroyed or why the pole star stays in the northern sky—so they could learn through questioning.

♦ Activity 1
1. Look at the following questions raised by Moyna.
 Why shouldn’t I catch a cobra?
 Why do we live in a leaf hut?
 Why can’t we eat rice twice a day?
Like Moyna, you might also have a number of ‘why’ questions in your mind. Sit in groups and frame as many ‘why’ questions as you can based on the theme given below. Present your questions in the class. The themes could include:
Answer:
1. Nature 
e.g. Why is the ocean blue?

• Why do trees give us oxygen?
• Why should we not throw plastic in rivers?
• Why do birds migrate in winter?

2. Technology 
e.g. Why do we use headphones?
• Health and Hygiene
• Why should we wash our hands before eating?
• Why do mosquitoes spread diseases?
• Why is exercise important for our body?

3. Food
e.g. Why is it not good to eat too many chocolates?
• Why should we eat fruits and vegetables every day?
• Why is breakfast called the most important meal?
• Why should we drink plenty of water?
• Why is junk food not healthy for us?

4. Health 
e.g. Why should we wash our hands before eating?
• Why should we brush our teeth twice a day?
• Why do we need to sleep at night?
• Why should we exercise every day?
• Why is it important to eat healthy food?

5. Social life 
e.g. Why do we celebrate festivals?
• Why do we celebrate festivals together?
• Why should we help our neighbors?
• Why do we respect our elders?
• Why is it important to share with friends?

♦ Activity 2
2. Can you think of a few meaningful ‘why’ questions to match the responses given below? Write them in the space provided.
Answer:
1. I missed the school bus.
Why are you late for school?

2. I am very happy today, because I got a new bag.
Question: Why are you so happy today?

3. I didn’t understand the last question in the homework.
Question: Why didn't you finish your homework?

4. We should eat healthy food to stay strong and energetic.
Why should we eat healthy food?

5. I forgot to keep the English notebook in my bag.
Why didn’t you bring your English notebook?

6. I’m really sad because I miss my grandma.
Why are you so sad?
♦ Activity 3
3. Read the sentence from the story.
Many stars are bigger than the sun.
We use different words to compare things. Here, we are comparing the stars and the sun using the word bigger.
Let us read a few more sentences.
A rabbit is fast.
A deer is faster than a rabbit.   
A cheetah is the fastest of all. 
Look at the information given below.
Here,
• Eric is young.
• Alex is younger than Loris.
• Eric is the youngest of all.
Let us go through the three degrees of comparison.
• Positive – young (single thing, no comparison)
• Comparative – younger (comparing two things)
• Superlative – youngest (comparing more than two things)
a. Now revisit the information about Alex, Eric and Loris. Write about their height and strength, making a comparison.
Answer:
Height:
• Eric is tall.
• Alex is taller than Eric.
• Loris is the tallest of all.

Strenth:
• Eric is strong.
• Alex is stronger than Eric.
• Loris is the strongest of all.

In some cases ‘more’ and ‘most’ are used for making comparisons.
e.g.  Alex is more creative than Loris.
 Eric is the most creative of all.

b. Make five sentences by comparing the features and qualities of Alex, Eric and Loris.
e.g.  Loris is taller than Eric.
Answer:
1. Alex is stronger than Eric.
2. Eric is the youngest of all.
3. Loris is the strongest of all.
4. Alex is taller than Eric.
5. Eric is younger than Alex

c. Look at the table and fill in the spaces provided below.
♦ Activity 4
4. Moyna became a teacher at the Samiti after studying in the village school. The Samiti is planning to celebrate ‘ Tribal Pride Day’. They have decided to felicitate Moyna on her achievement. Here is a notice by the Samiti. Read it.
Your school is planning a special programme to felicitate your friend on her amazing achievement at the National Athletic Meet. Imagine you are in charge of organising the event. Draft a notice to invite people to the programme.
♦ Activity 5
5. Read the following sentences from the story.
Why do you read books before you go to sleep?
Because books have the answers to your ‘why’s! 
Moyna went to the library to get answers for all her ‘why’s.
Moyna used to prepare notes of the books she read.
Here is an example. Read it.
Now, search for an interesting book in your library, read it and prepare a short note to be presented at the School English Club.

Title: Charlotte’s Web
Author: E. B. White
Type of Book: Children's Fiction
The story of Charlotte’s Web centres on friendship, loyalty, and the power of kindness. Through the bond between Wilbur the pig and Charlotte the spider, the story shows how true friends support and protect each other, even when it’s difficult. Charlotte’s clever and selfless actions to save Wilbur highlight the importance of using one’s talents to help others. The story also teaches that small acts of love and courage can make a big difference, and that every creature, no matter how ordinary, has value and deserves compassion.
♦ Activity 6
6. Moyna, the curious girl from our story, keeps a diary to record her adventures and thoughts. A part of it gets wet in the rain and can’t be read. Help Moyna restore the last part. 
MOYNA’S  DIARY
22/11/2025
Dear Diary,
Today was a fun day! It appeared that it might rain, but I still wanted to go outside. When I went to the riverside, I saw a boy crying.  
Answer:
MOYNA’S  DIARY
22/11/2025
Dear Diary, 
Today was a fun day! It appeared that it might rain, but I still wanted to go outside. When I went to the riverside, I saw a boy crying.
I sat beside him and asked what was wrong. He said he had lost his little boat in the river. I wanted to help, so we looked around together. After a while, we found the boat stuck between two rocks! He smiled and thanked me.
Then it started to drizzle, and we ran home laughing. I felt happy that I could help someone today.
Moyna

♦ Activity 7
7. One day, Moyna’s teacher took the class for a nature walk and the children were very happy. Look at the picture carefully and describe what you see and what you feel about it. 
• What do you see in the picture? (Describe the place, trees and surroundings)
The picture shows a group of children and their teacher walking along a nature trail filled with tall green trees, bright sunflowers, and colourful flowers. Birds fly in the sky and butterflies flutter near the path, making the surroundings look lively and cheerful. Snowy mountains and a flowing river in the background add to the beauty of the place.

• Who are the people in the picture? (Are they children? Is there a teacher in the group? What are  they doing?)
The picture shows two teachers and four children walking along a nature trail. A teacher points toward the mountains, leading the group on an outdoor exploration. They appear to be enjoying a nature walk surrounded by flowers, birds, and butterflies.

• How do the trees look? (Are they tall, green and full of leaves?)
Yes, the trees in the picture look tall, green, and full of leaves. They add to the lush, vibrant feel of the nature trail and help create a peaceful, outdoor setting for the group’s walk.

• Do you see any animals or birds? (What are they doing? What sounds are they making?)
Yes, the picture shows birds flying in the sky and butterflies fluttering near the ground. The birds seem to be soaring peacefully above the group, possibly chirping or singing as they fly. The butterflies are gently flitting among the flowers, adding to the calm and joyful atmosphere of the nature walk.

• Are there any flowers? (What colours are they? How do they make the place feel?) 
Yes, there are flowers in the picture — especially tall, bright sunflowers with yellow petals. Other flowers in shades of pink, purple, and white add to the colourful scenery. These vibrant blooms make the place feel cheerful, welcoming, and full of life, perfect for a joyful nature walk.

• How do the children feel? (Are they happy, excited and curious?)
The children in the picture look happy, excited, and curious. They are walking together with smiles, exploring the trail, and paying attention to what the teacher is pointing out.
♦ Activity 8
8. Write a short description of the given picture. You may consider the following points while writing the description.
• Observe the picture carefully
• Focus on the theme
• Concentrate on the key details
• Describe the objects and people
• Arrange them in a sequence
The picture shows a peaceful rural scene along a riverbank. A woman in a white sari walks along the path carrying a basket, while another woman crouches near the water, washing clothes or collecting water with a yellow container. In the river, a wooden boat carries several people, with one person rowing. Ducks swim nearby, and birds fly in the sky, while a bluebird perches on a tree branch. The background features lush green palm trees, small houses, and calm water, highlighting the harmony between people and nature. 



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