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The Tale of Melon City Summary The poem begins with a description about the King who ordered an arch to be built. When he rode down that arch, it hit his head and his crown fell down. It was because it was built too low. The King thought it was dishonorable and thus commanded the chief of builders to be hanged. The chief of builders put the blame on the workmen who in turn, blamed the bricks. The King orders for the execution of the mason who put the blame on the architect. The architect is brought to the Royal Court and indirectly blames the King for the wrongly constructed arch. The placid King now grows angry and demands for the wisest man in the country to be brought to the Royal Court. They brought the wisest man, who was so old that he could neither see nor walk. According to him, the arch must be hanged. When the arch is supposed to be executed, one of the ministers argue that it would be a shame to punish something that had touched their mighty King’s head. Everyone, along wit...
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Father to Son By Elizabeth Jennings ‘Father to Son’ describes the troubled relationship between a father and his son. The poem talks about generation-gap between the father and the son and voices the father’s pain and helplessness in failing to understand his child. The father wants the same kind of bond with his son as he had when the son was a little child. But now, silence is what surrounds their relationship and there is a complete lack of communication between them. Though they have lived in the same house for years, they behave as strangers. The father sees his son as the ‘the prodigal son’ who would soon return to his father’s house which was once his very own. The father is unable to understand why in his grief he becomes angry with his son. As there is still love between both of them, they try to find out a way to resolve their differences but that seems futile. Elizabeth Jennings says that fathers and sons all over the world should learn to live on the same globe a...
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Class 11 English Hornbill -Silk Road

Silk Road Summary – The protagonist wanted to go to Mount Kailash to complete the kora. He hired Tsetan to drive him up to Mount Kailash. As a farewell gift, Lhamo gave him a long-sleeved sheepskin coat. He took Daniel as his companion till Darchen. When they started the journey, Tsetan took a short cut to the south-west which was a direct route to Mount Kailash. They had to cross high mountain passes to reach their destination. Tsetan assured him that it would be no problem if there would be no snow. They crossed through few gazelles, a herd of wild asses and shepherds tending the flocks. When they reached the hill, they passed dark tents which were home for nomads. He saw a Tibetan mastiff standing outside the tent as a guard. These mastiffs ran after his car as he reached near the tents. These dogs had large jaws. As soon as they entered the valley, they witnessed snow capped mountains with rivers flowing which were blocked with ice. When they were riding through the hill, t...
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English Fortnight 28 November to 12 December 2023

English Fortnight 28 November to 12 December 2023 Programme Coordinators Mr. Sudhir Singh (Admin) PGT-CS Mrs. Shilpi Purwar TGT-English with Senior Students (from students' Council) Day 1 Tue, 28.11.2023 Activity - Slogan Writing Competition Theme: Importance of English Language Ex- Wanna connect abroad, just do with English. Participants: Students from 6 to 9 standards Day 2 Wed, 29.11.2023 Activity - Tongue Twister Theme: Random Ex- If a dog chews shoes, whose shoes does he choose? Participants: Students from 6 to 9 standards Day 3 Thu, 30.11.2023 Day 4 Fri, 01.12.2023 Day 5 Sat, 02.12.2023 Day 6 Sun, 03.12.2023 Day 7 Mon, 04.12.2023 Day 8 Tue, 05.12.2023 Day 9 Wed, 06.12.2023 Day 10 Thu, 07.12.2023 Day 11 Fri, 08.12.2023 Day 12 Sat, 09.12.2023 Day 13 Sun, 10.12.2023 Day 14 Mon, 11.12.2023
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Class 11 English Snapshots - Birth

Summary The lesson begins with Andrew walking towards his home after having an unpleasant time with his girlfriend Christine. Upon reaching home at around midnight, he finds Joe Morgan outside his house waiting for him. Joe and Susan had been expecting a child. Upon reaching, Joe tells Andrew that he is too anxious to be going inside, so Andrew walks in alone. He realizes that there is still some time left. Susan’s mother, who is wise but tense at the moment, offers him some tea. While he is sipping his tea, he begins thinking about his girlfriend. He recalls how his friends too are having a hard time in their relationships. On the other hand, he feels that marriage is meant to be something peaceful and cheerful. Thus, he finds himself in a conflict. Susan’s mother tells him how worried Susan is for the child because the situation is complicated. After performing the procedure, the child is born, but is lifeless. Confused between addressing the child or the mom, who herself laid uncon...
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Class 11 English The Adventure

The Adventure Summary In this chapter, the protagonist embarks on a transformative journey, both physically and metaphorically. The narrative unfolds as the protagonist leaves the familiar surroundings of home to explore the unknown. The adventure becomes a metaphor for self-discovery and personal growth. Along the way, the protagonist encounters various challenges and obstacles that test their resilience and character. The journey is not merely geographical; it represents a quest for identity and understanding. Through encounters with different people and situations, the protagonist learns valuable life lessons and gains insights into the complexities of human nature. Themes of courage, perseverance, and the pursuit of knowledge are woven into the fabric of the narrative. The chapter explores the transformative power of experiences, emphasizing that true growth often occurs outside one's comfort zone. It encourages readers to embrace challenges as opportunities for persona...
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Class 11 English Poem - Childhood

Childhood Summary – In the poem, the poet wonders when he lost his childhood and the innocence he had. He became conscious that he no longer sees the world as he did earlier and he can sense the hypocrisy in people. He recalled many instances in his life when he could have lost his childhood. He wondered if it was the day he ceased to be eleven or he realized that Hell and Heaven didn’t exist in this world and no one could find them in the geography. Next, he talks about the possibility when he realized that adults are not what they seemed to be and they are hypocrites. They talk and preach of love but their actions don’t say so. Was it the day when he realized that his mind was his own and capable of producing his own thoughts? No one could own that and he is an individual with his particular personality. In the last stanza, he talks about the whereabouts of his childhood. He concludes that it had gone to some forgotten place and it can only be found in the innocent face of an inf...
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