Section – C
Attempt the following self-check questionnaire. (For every first response give yourself 0, for second response 2 and for every third response award yourself 5 marks.)
(a) In the morning you prefer to have your breakfast in……….. .
(i) your room
(ii) the kitchen
(iii) the living room with other members of the family.
Answer – (iii) the living room with other members of the family.
(b) How often do you say goodbye to your family before going to school?
(i) rarely
(ii) sometimes
(iii) always
Answer – (iii) always
(c) The thought of going back home after a day’s school makes……….. .
(i) you sad
(ii) no difference to you
(iii) you happy
Answer – (iii) you happy
(d) If you are happy/sad over something, you’d……….. .
(i) keep it to yourself
(ii) not bother about it
(iii) share it with your friends and family
Answer – (iii) share it with your friends and family
(e) One of your friends/relatives wants to meet you urgently, but you are busy. You will
……….. .
(i) tell him that you don’t have time
(ii) tell him you’ll try
(iii) take out time for him
Answer – (iii) take out time for him
(f) In your free time, you would……….. .
(i) watch TV
(ii) stay in your room
(iii) meet friends and relatives
Answer – (iii) meet friends and relatives
My Score is – 30
C.2 – We are all blessed with relatives by birth. But we make our friends ourselves. How many friends do you have? Do you think making friends and maintaining their friendship is easy? Discuss with reasons.
Answer: I have around 4-5 close friends. I think making friends is easy, but maintaining the friendship is not always simple. It requires time, patience, trust, and understanding. Sometimes we are busy, or misunderstandings arise, but true friends make the effort to stay connected and support each other through everything.
C.3 – Being with a friend is a great stress-buster. In today’s stressful and fast paced life, friends are the best way to release tension. With your friends you can share your woes, clear your doubts and get first-hand guidance. The best way to rejuvenate yourself and get moral support in a difficult situation is through good friends.
Listen to some tips on nurturing friendship. As you listen, write T for true and F for false statements.
Statement | T/F |
(a) Prosperity tests friends. | F |
(b) Good listeners make good friends. | T |
(c) We should respect others’ point of view even if we don’t agree with it. | T |
(d) Friends ought to be greeted on their special days only if they celebrate. | F |
(e) Light gossip does not harm friendship. | F |
(f) Besides love and care, respect is one of the pillars of friendship. | T |
(g) Competition is good for friendship. | F |
C.4 – Friends are integral to our life. It is difficult to imagine a day without friends. We share our sorrow and happiness with our buddies.
Think of a friend who is very special to you. Make a presentation in front of your classmates sharing what makes him/her special. Enliven your speech with a vibrant PowerPoint presentation made with pictures of your friend and the moments you spent together.
Presentation Outline (Sample)
Title: My Special Friend – Riya
Speech (within 2 minutes):
“Hello everyone! I’m here to tell you about my best friend, Riya. She is funny, caring, and always helps me with my problems. We’ve been friends since 3rd grade. What I love most about her is her honesty. Even when I make mistakes, she tells me the truth. We’ve had so many great memories—picnics, school projects, and birthday parties. Riya is more like a sister to me. I hope our friendship lasts forever.”
PowerPoint Slide Suggestions (Max 8 slides):
- Title Slide: “My Special Friend – Riya”
- How We Met
- Things We Love to Do Together
- Qualities I Admire in Riya
- Fun Moments (with pictures)
- A Special Memory
- Why She’s Important to Me
- Conclusion – “Friends Forever”
C.5 – Be a Sonneteer
Sonnet is a poem of fourteen lines. It is usually divided into three quartets (four-line stanzas) followed by a couplet (English Sonnet) or, the first stanza contains eight lines and the second six lines (Italian Sonnet).
Unleash your creative talent and compose a sonnet dedicated to your best friend.
Be a Sonneteer (English Sonnet – ABAB CDCD EFEF GG)
Sonnet: “To My Best Friend”
When skies turn grey and troubles cloud my day, (A)
You shine a light that guides me through the storm. (B)
With gentle words, you chase my fears away, (A)
And in your smile, I find a world so warm. (B)
When laughter flows and hearts are light with cheer, (C)
You dance beside me, hand in hand we glide. (D)
Through ups and downs, you always stay so near, (C)
In you, I know I never need to hide. (D)
No jealous thoughts, no silent, bitter fight, (E)
Just honest trust, the bond that keeps us tight. (F)
Your soul is kind, your friendship feels so right, (E)
You make my every burden feel so light. (F)
Forevermore, this promise I shall send— (G)
I’ll walk with you till every journey’s end. (G)