Helping Others

 

Are you ready to help others and make others' lives joyful?

Describe a small incident when you helped someone.
What did you do, and how did both of you feel?

THE SECRET GARDEN BY FRANCES HODGSON BURNETT

Frances Hodgson Burnett was a famous British-American writer.
She wrote many children’s stories that are loved around the world.
Her stories often show how children grow stronger through difficulties. Her famous book The Secret Garden is about children who find happiness and healing through a hidden garden.
A major theme in her writing is the resilience of children and the healing power of nature.

B. Read the sentences and answer the questions 

1. "I will make this garden beautiful again."

a. Who said this?
Mary Lennox said this.

b. Why did she say this?
She said this because the garden looked dry and empty.

c. What does this show about her character?
This shows that Mary is caring and determined. She likes to improve things.

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2. "One day," Mary told him, "you are going to try to walk!"

"I want to try now," Colin answered.**

a. What does Mary's statement suggest?
It shows that Mary believes Colin can get better.

b. What does Colin's answer show about him?
It shows that Colin is brave and ready to try. He is starting to believe in himself.

C. Answer the questions

1. How did Mrs Medlock describe the house?

Mrs Medlock described the house as very big and old, located in the quiet countryside. She told Mary that she could play in the gardens, but she must not enter the secret garden.

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2. How did Mary feel when she first saw the secret garden?

When Mary first saw the secret garden, she felt curious and a little sad. The garden looked dull, dry, and lifeless, with no flowers. So, she wanted to make it beautiful again.

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3. What does the conversation tell us about Colin and his father?

Colin’s father does not visit him often because Colin reminds him of his wife. This makes their relationship distant, and Colin feels lonely and unloved.

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4. Why did Mary want to take Colin to the secret garden?

Mary wanted to take Colin to the secret garden, as she believed that fresh air and nature would help him become healthy and happy.

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5. Why was Colin happy to be out of his room?

Colin was happy to be out of his room because he had stayed inside for a long time. Being outside made him feel free, excited, and closer to nature.

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6. How did Dickon help Mary in the story?

Dickon helped Mary by taking care of the plants and showing her how to grow them properly. He also became her good friend and supported her in bringing life back to the garden.

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7. What change did Mary bring in the garden?

Mary brought a big change in the garden by watering the plants and taking care of them every day. Slowly, the garden became green again, and flowers started blooming beautifully.

D.3. Mary helped Colin recover. Do you think Colin helped Mary too? If so, then how?

Yes, Colin helped Mary too. He became her close friend, and they spent a lot of time talking and sharing their feelings. This made Mary feel less lonely, more cheerful, and happier in the big house.

Idioms 

Bite the bullet – Riya bit the bullet and spoke on stage.

Cry over spilt milk – It’s no use crying over spilt milk after breaking the toy.

Under the weather – Aman felt under the weather, so he missed school.

Beat around the bush – Please don’t beat around the bush; answer the question.

A fish out of water – He felt like a fish out of water in the new class.

Hit the nail on the head – Meena hit the nail on the head with her guess.

Out of the blue – Out of the blue, it started to rain.

Put all your eggs in one basket – She didn’t put all her eggs in one basket and tried many games.

Count and Non-Count Nouns

1. Count Nouns

Count nouns are nouns that we can count.

They have singular and plural forms.
Example: one tree, two trees

We use a, an, one before singular count nouns.
Example: a rabbit, an apple

To ask about number, we use:
👉 How many?
Example: How many flowers are there?

We use words like many, a few, some, numbers (two, three, etc.) with plural count nouns.
Example:

• many children
• a few rooms
• two rabbits

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2. Non-Count Nouns

Non-count nouns are nouns that we cannot count.

They are always used in singular form.

To ask about quantity, we use:
👉 How much?
Example: How much sugar do you need?

We use words like some, any, much, a lot of with non-count nouns.
Example:

• some milk
• a lot of water
• much rice

She drank a lot of water.
There is some milk in the fridge.
There isn’t much juice left.

3. We do not use a/an with noncount nouns. 
✔ some milk

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4. Examples

Count Nouns:
tree, flower, rabbit, garden, room, child

Non-Count Nouns:
milk, sugar, rice, water, flour, food

A. Identify the Noun Type

Write C for Count Noun and NC for Non-Count Noun:

1. milk ______
2. apples ______
3. rice ______
4. books ______
5. water ______
6. chairs ______
7. sugar ______
8. pencils ______
9. sand ______
10. toys ______

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B. Fill in the Blanks (Use: many / much)

1. How ______ apples do you have?
2. How ______ water is in the bottle?
3. How ______ students are in the class?
4. How ______ sugar do you need?
5. How ______ books are on the table?

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C. Choose the Correct Option

1. There are (many / much) flowers in the garden.
2. I don’t have (many / much) time.
3. She has (many / much) friends.
4. There is (many / much) milk in the glass.
5. We saw (many / much) animals in the zoo.

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D. Fill in the Blanks (a few / a little)

1. I have ______ pencils in my bag.
2. There is ______ water in the jug.
3. She bought ______ apples.
4. He added ______ sugar to the tea.
5. We have ______ chairs in the room.

What is a Story?

A story is a short piece of writing that tells about people, places, and events.
It has a beginning, middle, and ending and is written to entertain or teach a lesson.

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 Format of a Story

Paragraph 1 – Background (Beginning)
• When, where, who

Paragraph 2 – Main Events (Middle)
• What happened (problem/adventure)

Paragraph 3 – Ending
• How it ended (result/feeling/lesson)

Model Story 1:
Mysterious Adventure

One evening, my friend and I were playing near an old house in our village. People said the house was empty and strange sounds came from it at night.

Suddenly, we heard a loud noise from inside. We were scared but curious. Slowly, we opened the door and walked in. The windows were broken, and everything was dusty. Then we heard the sound again! We followed it and found a small puppy trapped under a chair.

We quickly helped the puppy and took it outside. It stopped making noise and wagged its tail happily. We were no longer scared. Instead, we felt proud of helping the little animal.

Brave Act

One rainy afternoon, I was returning home from school with my younger brother. The roads were wet, and there was water everywhere after the heavy rain. The sky was dark, and it was still drizzling lightly.

As we were walking, we saw a small child crying near a drain. His foot had slipped, and he was unable to get up. The water was flowing fast, and he looked very scared. I quickly held his hand and pulled him away from the edge while my brother called for help.

Soon, some people came and helped the child. He thanked us with a smile. I felt happy and proud that I could help someone in danger. It was a day I will always remember.

Read the sentences below. Rearrange them in the correct order and rewrite the story. 

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🔹 Jumbled Sentences

1. I quickly ran and helped him get up.
2. One evening, I was playing in the park near my house.
3. The boy thanked me and smiled happily.
4. Suddenly, I saw a small boy fall off his bicycle.
5. I felt proud that I could help someone.
6. He was crying because he got hurt.
7. The park was quiet and the weather was pleasant.
8. I gave him some water and tried to calm him down.
9. After a few minutes, he felt better and stopped crying.

 Story Writing Activity (Rearrange the Sentences)

Instructions:
Read the sentences below. Rearrange them in the correct order and rewrite the story in three paragraphs.

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 Jumbled Sentences

1. I carefully picked it up and kept it safe.
2. Last week, I was walking home from school alone.
3. The old man thanked me again and blessed me.
4. After some time, I saw an old man looking worried.
5. I felt happy that I had done the right thing.
6. Suddenly, I noticed a wallet lying on the road.
7. I asked him if he had lost something.
8. He said he had lost his wallet and looked very upset.
9. I returned the wallet to him immediately.