Class Notes

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

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...

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...

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...