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Std. XI- 2.3 There is Another Sky
Std. XI- 2.3 There is Another Sky
2.3 There is Another Sky
Title: There is Another Sky
'There is Another Sky' is an inspirational poem with a message of 'never say-die'. The poet presents two worlds through the title, one is the real world to which the poet and her brother belong. The other one is an imaginative place where both of them take refuge to stay away from the troubles of contemporary times.
The poem: There is Another Sky
The poem is a Petrarchan sonnet with octave and sestet. The poet is communicating to her brother through a letter. She encourages her brother not to get depressed under any circumstances and pleads with him to return home.
Life is full of challenges; one can tackle the challenges with a positive attitude. The poem ends on an optimistic note. The brighter garden stands for choices that life offers to all.
The Poet: Emily Dickinson
Emily Dickinson is an American poet of the nineteenth century. She lived a lonely life. Most of her poems are motivational and philosophical. They are unique to her era and are characterised by simple and short lines. She often used slant rhymes and unconventional capitalization and punctuation. Her poems are the psalms and hymns of life in all its shades.
Theme:
There is Another Sky" is a sonnet written by Emily Dickinson. The poet wants to convey to the readers that beyond the physical sky, there lies an additional sky. The theme of the sonnet highlights the importance of never giving up and always looking for the best to come.
Ice Breakers
(i) Life is an amalgam of happy and sad moments. Think of such moments in your life, pair with your classmate and share both the aspects of life.
Happy Moments | Sad Moments |
1) Winning the first prize in competition | Losing your mobile, bicycle or wallet |
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3) |
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Answer:
Happy Moments | Sad Moments |
1) Winning the first prize in competition | Losing your mobile, bicycle or wallet |
2) Securing highest marks in the exam. | Getting low score in the exam. |
3) Enjoying birthday party | Missing a party |
4) Attending a wedding ceremony of close relative or friend | Missing a wedding ceremony of a close relative or friend due to unavoidable situation |
5) Going to a picnic | Becoming sick |
6) Hearing favourite songs | Death of a close relative or friend |
7) Getting admission to a desired course / college | Not getting admission to a desired course or college |
8) Watching favourite T.V. programme or a film or a play | Attending a boring meeting |
9) Spending time with family members on any festival | Getting defeat in any sport match |
10) Learning new things | Suffering due to an accident |
(ii) Discuss with your partner and find proverbs, idioms or phrases of similar meaning to the one given and fill them in the stars given below:
Answer:
1) Every cloud has a silver lining. |
2) There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in. |
3) There are always flowers for those who want to see them. |
4) I’m thankful for my struggle because without it, I wouldn’t have stumbled upon my strength. |
5) Once you have been in the dark, you learn to appreciate everything that shines. |
6) Too many people miss the silver lining because they are expecting gold. |
7) Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is wonderful stroke of luck. |
8) Only in the darkness, you can see the stars. |
9) You never know how strong you are until being strong is your only choice. |
10) All’s well that ends well. |
(iii) When we look at the sky, we find several objects. They stand for something or the other. Complete the following table by finding the significance of the given objects. One example is given to you.
Celestial Bodies | Association |
The Sun | Power, Heat, Energy, Commitment etc. |
The Moon |
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The Rainbow |
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The Stars |
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Answer:
Celestial Bodies | Association |
The Sun | Power, Heat, Energy, Commitment etc. |
The Moon | Beauty, Calmness, Purity, Compassion, Brightness etc. |
The Rainbow | Beauty, Happiness, Dream, Peace etc. |
The Stars | Good luck, Gift, Appreciation, Ratings, Celebrity etc. |
(iv) Colours mentioned in the table given below, are associated with something or the other. Discuss with your partner and complete the table.
Colours | Associated with- |
Pink | Warmness, Compassion, Love |
Blue | Peace, Gloom |
Yellow | Joy, Brightness |
Red | Danger, Anger, Love |
White | Peace, Defeat |
Black | Strength, Darkness |
Std. XII- Unit Test No. 2
Std. XII- Unit Test No. 2
English: Unit Test No. 2
Std. XII
Marks - 25
Time: 1.30 Hours
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Q.1 Read the extract and complete the activities given below. (12)
I had a very simple upbringing. We were a lower middle-class family. Our 300 square feet house did not even have basic amenities such as a fan, a refrigerator, a geyser, a dining table or a gas stove; leave alone an air conditioner or a car. It was only when I entered the college that I got a watch and we got a dining table and a gas stove at home. Nevertheless, culturally, I had a rich childhood. Poets like Vinda Karandikar, Mangesh Padgaonkar and Vasant Bapat used to visit our home and for hours I could listen to the discussions about poetry and literature-Marathi and English. They used to talk about Keshavsut, Mardhekar, Shakespeare, Charles Dickens and Thomas Hardy. I did not fully understand their discussions in depth, but I was immensely impressed. We also were lucky to have Pt. Kumar Gandharv, Pt. Bhimsen Joshi and Pt. Jasraj visit our place and talk about Indian music till late night or sometimes dawn. This is how and why I developed my interest in literature and music during my school days. I did not and even today don’t understand the ‘grammar’ of music, but I began to love it tremendously since then. Most of the times, the topics of discussion at our home were about music, literature, paintings, sculptures etc. I could listen to the discussions about Van Gogh, Mozart and Michaelangelo etc. It was because of such a milieu around me that I had a firm belief which I still hold that all arts are equally, if not more, important in our lives than Science or Technology. I had learnt from my childhood that money does not mean everything in life. It is necessary, but if at all there is something which enriches our lives and puts meaning to our existence, it is the arts, music and literature. |
A1. Choose (2)
Choose the statements showing appropriately the rich cultural childhood of the writer.
1) The writer’s house did not have basic amenities.
2) Great poets and musicians used to visit write’s house.
3) The writer used to hear the discussion about music, literature, paintings, sculptures etc.
4) Money enriches human lives and puts meaning to human existence.
A2. Complete (2)
Complete the table taking the help of the extract.
Persons used to visit writer’s house | Topics of discussion / talk |
1) Poets: ---------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
2) Musicians: ---------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
A3. Mention (2)
Mention the impact of the topics of discussion at home on the writer.
A4. Personal Response (2)
‘Money does not mean everything in life’.
Give your views about this statement.
A5. Language Study (Do as directed) (2)
1) I had a very simple upbringing.
(Choose the alternative showing the correct transformation of this into exclamatory sentence)
i) How a simple upbringing I had!
ii) What a simple upbringing I had!
iii) How simple upbringing had I!
iv) Why a simple upbringing I had!
2) I did not fully understand their discussions in depth, but I was immensely impressed.
(Choose the alternative showing the correct removal of ‘but’ from this sentence)
i) I did not fully understand their discussions in depth because I was immensely impressed.
ii) I did not fully understand their discussions in depth and I was immensely impressed.
iii) Though I did not fully understand their discussions in depth, I was immensely impressed.
iv) When I did not fully understand their discussions in depth, I was immensely impressed.
A6. Vocabulary (2)
Find the meaning of words from the list of words given below.
to a very great extent, social environment, facilities making a place easy to live in, a feeling that something is true |
1) amenities
2) tremendously
3) milieu
4) belief
Q.2. Read the extract and complete the activities given below. (10)
My father travels on the late evening train Standing among silent commuters in the yellow light Suburbs slide past his unseeing eyes His shirt and pants are soggy and his black raincoat Stained with mud and his bag stuffed with books Is falling apart. His eyes dimmed by age fade homeward through the humid monsoon night. Now I can see him getting off the train Like a word dropped from a long sentence. He hurries across the length of the grey platform, Crosses the railway line, enters the lane, His chappals are sticky with mud, but he hurries onward. |
A1. Choose (2)
Choose the correct statements from the following and write them.
1) The father travels by late evening bus.
2) The father is not an old person.
3) The clothes of the father are very wet and unpleasant during the journey.
4) The father crosses the railway line to come home.
A2. Give proof (2)
The season described in the extract is rainy season. Give the proof from the extract.
A3. Personal response (2)
Describe any four problems of train journey that a common man faces in a general bogie.
A4. Poetic device (2)
Write one example with explanation of each of the following figures of speech from the extract.
1) Alliteration
2) Simile
A5. Poetic creativity (2)
Compose a short poem in about four lines on your father.
Q.3. Write answers as per the instruction (4)
A1. Character (2)
Write a paragraph highlighting the various traits of the major characters in the extract.
i) Phileas Fogg
ii) Aouda
iii) Passepartout
iv) Detective Fix
A2. Setting (2)
Place: Liverpool
Q.4. Write answer (4)
Prepare a speech on the occasion of ‘International Yoga Day’.
Use the following points.
a) Importance of the day b) Benefits of ‘Yoga’ c) Make appeal to pay attention on Yoga d) Use persuasive language. |
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Friday, November 26, 2021
September 2021 - Board Activity Sheet
Write a 'Blog' in a proper format on 'Yoga - A practice for better living' with the help of the following points in about 100/150 words: - Importance of Yoga in life - Keeps body fit and healthy - Refreshes soul and mind - Stress buster - Meditation helps in focussing |
Answer:
See answer in blog template format:
'Yoga - A practice for better living' Yoga is a full mind and body exercise. A set of specific exercises, called poses, combined with specific breathing techniques and meditation principles are the building blocks of a yoga. Importance of Yoga in life: The best yoga workout for us will depend on our individual needs and goals. The benefits of a regular yoga practice are wide-ranging. In general, a complete yoga workout can help to keep our back and joints healthy, improve our overall posture, stretch and strengthen muscles and improve our balance. Yoga keeps body fit and healthy: Yoga involves movement, meditation, and breathing techniques to promote mental and physical well-being. It helps to keep our body fit and healthy. It builds muscle strength. It enhances flexibility. It helps to promote better breathing. It supports heart health. It reduces stress, anxiety, depression, and chronic pain. It improves sleep. Stress buster Yoga can calm us. It decreases our tension and worries. It gives peace of mind. It makes our mind strong. It builds our confidence. It refreshes soul and mind. Meditation helps in focussing A well-balanced series of yoga exercises gives us the opportunity to improve our concentration. Meditation in yoga can wipe away the day's stress, helps us to focus on our needs. We can utilize our inner strength and give all our attention to something. We get solutions to our problems due to meditation. So to keep mind and body fit, do yoga daily. |
Thursday, November 25, 2021
Online test on Writing skill topics- E mail writing and Letter writing*
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
3.3 E - Mail Writing
E - Mail Writing
Prof. Mrs. Sujata Ali
Dharampeth M. P. Deo Memorial Science College,
Nagpur
Compose | Search Mail: |
Inbox Draft Sent Trash
| To: abc@xyz.com CC: BCC: -------------------------------------------- Subject: Application for leave. -------------------------------------------- With due respect, I wish to state that I have been suffering from severe cold and cough infection. Looking at the current COVID-19 pandemic situation, my family doctor has advised me to get a RTPCR Test done. He also suggested me to isolate myself for a fortnight. Hence, I request you to kindly excuse me from my internship duties for ten days and grant me a leave of absence for the same. I assure you that I will complete all pending works as soon as I am fit to resume my duties. Thanking you in anticipation. Anamta Ali. Attachments: Doctor's Report. |
More Labels
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| Sent Forward |
Compose | Search Mail: |
Inbox Draft Sent Trash
| To: abc@xyz.com CC: BCC: ------------------------------------------ Subject: Meeting proposal ------------------------------------------- Dear Atul, How are you? Where are you on this earth? Do you remember me? It’s long time we have done a conversation. What’s the matter? I hope things are going well with you. I think we should take some time from our busy schedule and arrange a programme to spend a weekend together. We can meet at the place where we used to meet. We can take dinner at our favourite hotel i.e. Hotel Green Leaf. It will be good chance to spend a quality time for us. We can enjoy these moments. So do come. Expecting a positive reply. Take care. Yours lovingly, Umakant |
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Blog Post - Examples
Blog Post - Examples
Examples of Tautology
Examples of Tautology
When in a sentence different words of same meaning are used for the sake of force, it is the use of tautology.
2) I want to hear fairy tales and stories.
3) They need a new hot water heater.
4) Rahul proudly told his mother that he made the model himself.
5) I know it's true because I heard it with my own ears.
6) He is always making predictions about the future.
7) In my opinion, I think he is wrong.
8) The storm hit at 2 p.m. in the afternoon.
9) Having a corona test is a necessary requirement for the job.
10) I went to see him personally.
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
Appeal- Save paper, Save trees**Activity from September 2021Board Exam*
Q. Your college has organised a motorcycle rally to make people aware to save paper and save trees.
Prepare an 'Appeal' on the topic 'Save Paper, Save Trees' with the help of the following points in about 100/150 words:
- Convincing appeal
- Need
- Information/Facts
- Famous personality/Guest
- Venue, date and time
Answer:
Save Paper! Save Trees! Trees are our best friends! We have to cut trees to make paper. So to save trees, we have to save paper. Do you agree with this? If yes, do join to our campaign. We have arranged a motorcycle rally. We want to make people aware to save paper and save trees. A large number of trees are cut every day to make paper. We can reduce this cutting of trees. We have to use paper carefully. We can save paper using the following tips: 1) Use paper only when there is necessity of written proof. 2) Reuse the paper, if possible. 3) Avoid taking unnecessary photo copies of documents. 4) Use digital documents as a proof. 5) Use pdf or photos of documents. 6) Use ‘e-mail’ instead of letters. 7) Use digital locker to preserve the documents. 8) Use both sides of pages, if essential. 9) Make children aware for saving paper. 10) Recycle the used paper to make a new one. If there is less demand of paper, tress will be saved. Join our rally and make people aware about saving paper and trees. Come one. Come all. Do join us on 21st February at 9 a.m. Bring your motorcycle and join the rally.
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