In Conversation with J.K.Rowling – Summary, Questions and Answers. This interview is included in the Class-4 English literature syllabus for most schools. J.K. Rowling is the creator of the extremely popular fictional wizard ‘Harry Potter’. The books she has written have become one of the bestselling book series in history and millions of children all […]
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Princess Pooh by Kathleen M. Muldoon
Princess Pooh by Kathleen M. Muldoon: Summary and Question and answers. This lesson is named as ‘The Princess’ in the English book for Class 4 ICSE students. Princess Pooh: Question & Answers Reference to Context “Beside the tree is the throne. Seeing it empty gives me the best idea. Today I will be the Princess! […]
The Caucus Race by Lewis Carroll
The Caucus Race by Lewis Carroll is a chapter in English Literature subject for ICSE class 4 students. Find summary of the chapter, study notes, and questions and answers. The author of this story is Lewis Carroll (real name Charles Lutwidge Dodgson), an English writer well known for writing children’s fiction. His notable works include […]
The Bell of Atri: (English Literature): Class IV
The Bell of Atri story, adapted from an Italian folktale. Find questions and answers, explanations, MCQs, and the story. Bell of Atri – Summary of the Story Atri is the name of a small town in Italy; it is a very old town and in the middle of the town there is an old tower […]
The Blue Umbrella by Ruskin Bond
The book describes life in the hill community of Garhwal (Uttarakhand) where a young girl named Binya gets a Blue Umbrella. She loves it’s beauty so much that she never closes it and carries it wherever she goes. Everyone in the village becomes envious of her but when you’re was not bothered. Her little adventures […]
Ashraf’s Invention: Class 5 English Literature
Ashraf’s Invention by Fatima Akilu. This story is in the syllabus of Class 5 English literature. Find study notes, and question and answers. Ashraf’s Invention: Questions and Answers 1) Reference to context A) ‘Oh Ashraf, you just never give up! a) Who was speaking to Ashraf? Answer: Eugene was speaking to Ashraf. b) Why did […]
The Wreck of Titanic: Poem Summary and Notes
Written by Benjamin Peck Keith, the poem “The Wreck of Titanic” talks about the bravery of the captain and the crew of the ill-fated ship. Q. “Hard a starboard-full speed astern.” What was the intention behind the order? or What was First Officer Murdock’s immediate reaction just after he had seen the huge mountain of […]
Engaging Class 11 (XI) English Project Topics and Ideas
Class 11 English Project: Explore unconventional topics an ideas for your Class XI English Project. Also, ace your English project with these useful tips and tricks. Write an Autobiography Topic: Autobiography (Autobiography of a Tree, Autobiography of a Pen. Autobiography of a Rupee Coin). Structure: Introduction, What is a Autobiography, Aim of the project, Learning […]
‘The Patriot’ by Robert Browning
“The Patriot” is a poem written by English poet Robert Browning, and it tells the tragic tale of a man who was once regarded as a hero and a patriot, but then fell from grace and became despised to the point where he was put to death. This poem is a dramatic monologue in which […]
The Enchanting World of Ruskin Bond: A Review of His Work
Ruskin Bond is a renowned Indian author of British descent known for his captivating stories set in the backdrop of the Indian Himalayas. Ruskin Bond was born on May 19, 1934, in Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh, India, and spent his childhood in various hill stations in India, as his father served in the Royal Air Force. […]
Henry: A Chameleon by Ruskin Bond
‘Henry (the Chameleon) is a short story by Ruskin Bond, who happens to be an Indian author of British descent. This story is in the Class 4 syllabus for most schools. Henry: Summary In this story, Henry is the name of a chameleon. One day, the author’s grandfather saw some people near a garden gate, […]
I am Malala: Class VI (Class 6) ICSE English Literature
“Why I don’t wear earrings” from I am Malala is a chapter for Class VI (Class 6) ICSE students in English Literature. In some other boards, the Malala chapter is also named “Why I Don’t Wear Earrings and Pashtuns Don’t Say Thank You” or “Leaving the valley”. About Malala Yousafzai Malala Yousafzai was born in […]
Cradle Song by Sarojini Naidu: Worksheet, Questions and Answers
‘Cradle Song’ is a poem (lullaby) by Sarojini Naidu in which the poet tries to understand how a parent gets her child to sleep through a gentle, soothing song. Find the summary of the poem, worksheets, questions and answers. Cradle Song: Full Poem From groves of spice, O’er fields of rice, Athwart the lotus-stream, I […]
Dear Mrs. Naidu (ICSE Class 6 English Literature)
Dear Mrs. Naidu (ICSE Class 6 English Literature): Notes, worksheets, questions and answers. Overview of the Chapter Dear Mrs. Naidu is an extract from the novel of the same name by Mathangi Subramanian. Twelve-year old Sarojini writes a letter to the freedom fighter and poet, the late Mrs. Sarojini Naidu as part of a school […]
‘My Shadow’ by Robert Louis Stevenson
‘My Shadow’ from A child’s garden of verses by Robert Louis Stevenson. Theme of the Poem This poem basically tells how a child gets excited on seeing his own shadow. As a result, the child started observing the shadows more closely and notices how the shadows changes depending on the person and how the shadow […]
Speaking & Listening skills for ICSE/ISC Students
The CISCE board has introduced speaking and listening skills for ICSE/ISC Students, and while skills are assessed in the higher standards (Class X), many schools have started preparing their children for these skills from Class 6 onwards. TOPICS FOR SPEAKING SKILLS (VI) Topics for speaking skills for Class 6. Students should prepare the given topic […]
ICSE Class-5 English (Prose, Poems, Grammar): Revision notes, questions and answers
ICSE Class-5 English (Prose, Poems, Grammar): Revision notes, questions and answers ICSE Class-5 English Syllabus / Topics Prose: So you think you can divide, A Flash of Light, Robinson Crusoe, Becoming Great, Does he remember, The Minotaur, No further than Mandya. My Parents kept me from children who were rough, Karrate parrot, Ravi at the […]
Here’s how to prepare a declamation speech
A declamation speech is a shortened version of a speech that was delivered earlier by a well-known personality. The person giving the declamation speech can use their own words and thoughts to deliver the original message. A declamation speech is a motivational speech, and the idea is not to imitate the original person but to […]
Idioms and Phrases
Understanding Idioms, one of the comparatively more difficult topics in the English language. Idioms are a collection of words or phrases which have a figurative meaning that is generally well established and known. In the Hindi language, these are known as ‘Muhavare’. It means, the words that are used in the Idiom should not be […]
How to Prepare for an Elocution Competition
Elocution refers to the art of speaking in public. Here’s how to prepare for an Elocution Competition. Elocution Competition: Format You will be provided with various topics and depending on your age, you may be asked to prepare a speech for 2-5 minutes. There could be multiple rounds. You may have to go through an […]
