A.1 – Books are called by different names. Use these in sentences:
- Companion (best friend)
Books are our companions in all circumstances. - Window (show world)
Books are windows to the world, helping us explore new places and ideas. - Lighthouse (show direction)
Books are like lighthouses that guide us in times of confusion and doubt. - Teacher (teach good things)
Books are silent teachers that help us learn valuable lessons in life. - Treasure (storehouse of knowledge)
Books are treasures filled with the knowledge and wisdom of centuries.
A.3. On the basis of reading of the poem, complete the following sentences.
(i) Books take the speaker to lands of snow or jungle trees.
(ii) The speaker is the captain of the ship in which he will travel.
(iii) He is a bold and free person. It is he who will decide what places to visit.
(iv) The speaker invites everyone to sail the magic ship.
(v) Books can easily cross hills or desert sands.
(vi) Books take its passengers on exciting rides.
(vii) A zoo is a home for birds and beasts.
(viii) The birds and animals are not free to roam in a zoo.
(ix) The speaker decides the things to show to you.
(x) One can easily find in a book what they want.
A.4. Mark whether the following statements about the speaker are true (T) or false (F). Find lines in the poem to support your answer.
Statement | True/ False | Supporting Line |
(i) The speaker loves reading books. | True | “Come, let us read! For reading’s fun.” |
(ii) He reads all kinds of books. | True | “Books are gardens, fairies, elves / Cowboys and people like ourselves” |
(iii) He is by nature a dull and boring person. | False | “And I’m the captain, bold and free” |
(iv) He is bold, independent and adventurous. | True | “I’m the captain, bold and free” |
(v) He does not wish to share his joy with others. | False | “Come, let us…” (repeated invitation) |
(vi) He is creative and imaginative. | True | The whole poem uses imagination (e.g., books as ships, trains, zoos, gardens). |
(vii) He understands the power of books. | True | Each stanza shows a new power of books. |
(viii) He does not recommend reading books to others. | False | He keeps inviting: “Come, let us read!” |
A.5. Pick out words from the box to complete the following web charts.
Places to see with books:
- Deserts
- Oceans
- Space
- Parks
- Palaces
Words that describe books:
- Funny
- Entertaining
- Interesting
- Gripping
- Exciting
- Tragic
Common characters in books:
- Aliens
- Fairies
- Animals
- Wizards
- Children
- Giants
A.6. Complete the stanza taking words from the box given below.
Books are planes that fly high,
Above the clouds and in the sky.
I’m the pilot, smart and clever,
Taking you to new places forever.
Come, let us fly in the wonderful plane.
A.7. Your class wishes to start a class library. As monitor of the class, draft a notice to be put on class notice board giving the following information.
Notice
DAV School, Vadodra
Starting of Class Library
This is to inform all students of Class V that we are planning to start a Class Library. Each student is requested to deposit one storybook within a week.
Books will be read during the Zero Period, and the student who reads the maximum number of books in a month will be rewarded.
We hope everyone participates enthusiastically and makes this a success.
Name: Avinash Ranjan Gupta
Designation: Class Monitor