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Subject: English

Lesson Notes
Grade 5 Lesson 10 – The Coming of Spring (Poem)

Diagnostic Test

Unscramble the jumbled letters to form meaningful words:

1. g n s r i p
2. d w o m a e
3. e t b l i h
4. l o w o d n a d
5. d n a d l e o n i s

I. Art integrated activity :


Draw and colour a picture depicting the arrival of Spring.

II.

Word Meanings:
1. brook - a small stream
2. woodland –a large area of land covered with trees.
3. nook - a small hidden place
4. babble (of flowing water) - make a continuous murmuring sound.
5. blithe – an attitude or mood that is joyful and without worry

III. Synonyms:
1. woodland – forest, woods
2. sheltered – covered, shaded
3. blithe – light-hearted, cheerful
IV. Antonyms:
1. blithe x sad
2. sheltered x exposed
3. spread x fold, furl

V. Frame a sentence using the word given below:


1. sheltered – Herbs need a sunny and sheltered place to grow well.

VI. Idiom:
1. Spring to life
Meaning - to suddenly become active, lively, or full of energy, especially after being
inactive for a while.
Example -When the sun comes out, the park springs to life with children playing, dogs
running, and people enjoying the beautiful weather.

VII. Phrasal verb:


1. set in
Meaning - to begin and become established, especially a season or weather
Example-As Spring set in, the sweet scent of blooming flowers filled the air.

VIII. Answer the following questions:


1. Which elements of nature communicate with one another in the poem? How is the news
about the arrival of Spring shared?
Ans. The sun tells the bluebird, the bluebird tells the brook, the brook tells the river, the river
tells the meadow, and the meadow tells the bee. Finally, the bee shares the news with the
flowers. The message travels through nature, from one element to the next, announcing the
arrival of Spring.

2. What does the bluebird tell the brook? How does this indicate the coming of Spring?
Ans. The bluebird tells the brook that the dandelions are peeping out from the woodland.
This reflects the coming of Spring by showing the first signs of new life, as dandelions start
to bloom.

3. What is the significance of the lines ‘That tender buds were swelling’ and ‘And the bee
shook off its sleep’ in the poem?
Ans. The line ‘That tender buds were swelling’ symbolizes the renewal and rebirth of
nature as Spring arrives. The line ‘And the bee shook off its sleep’ shows that winter has
ended, and life is awakening after a long period of rest. In short, the spring season
represents a new beginning and fresh start.
IX. Reference to context:
‘Soon the river told the meadow,
And the meadow told the bee,
That the tender buds were swelling
On the old chestnut tree.’

1.What does this stanza symbolise?


Ans. This stanza symbolizes new growth and the start of a new season, which is a key part of
rebirth. The ‘tender buds swelling’ on the chestnut tree show that life is returning after
winter, representing a fresh start or new beginning in nature.

X. Think and Answer and CBQs: (40 -50 words)

1. What does the chain reaction in the poem symbolise about the natural world?

Ans. The chain reaction in the poem, where the sunshine tells the bluebird, the bluebird
tells the brook, and so on, shows that everything in nature is connected. It is like nature
is working together to welcome Spring. Each part of nature plays a role in sharing the
news of Spring’s arrival. This highlights how all the elements of nature work together in
harmony and stay in balance.

XI. ASSET Based Questions:

1. In which of these words is the sound of ‘oo’ the same as in ‘wood’?


A. hood B. food C. brood

2. In which of these words is the sound of ‘ea’ the same as in meadow?

A. clean B. heal C. measure

3. Identify the word that rhymes with brook in the poem.


A. book B. nook C. hook

4. The spring season symbolises ______________________________.


A. rebirth and new beginning B. acceptance and victory

5. How does the poet use personification to connect elements of nature in the poem?
A. By describing nature with vivid colours.
B. By giving human traits, like telling and babbling, to natural elements.
C. By showing how each part of nature has a different personality.

XII. Real Life Application and CBQ: ( 40-50 words)


Imagine you are a part of nature in the poem. Which character would you be and why? Write
a short paragraph from your perspective about the coming of spring and what does spring
season symbolise?
Ans.
XIII. Extended work:
Find out about any one spring festival celebrated in any country of your choice. Write a brief
description and stick pictures too.

EXIT SLIP

Evaluation

I. Write the word meaning, synonym and antonym of the word ‘blithe’: (1 mark)

A. Meaning - ___________________________
B. Synonym - ____________________________
C. Antonym - ____________________________

II. Choose the correct answer: (½ mark)


1. Why does the poet describe the brook as "blithe and happy"?
A. To emphasize its sound and movement.
B. To personify it as a joyful participant in spring’s arrival.

III. Write the meaning of the idiom ‘A breath of fresh air ‘and (1 ½ marks)
frame a sentence using it.

IV. Answer the following questions: (2 x 1 mark = 2 marks)

1. Why did the bee shake off its sleep?


2. Write two examples of personification used in the poem.

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