WE LOVE READING SUMMER ACTIVITIES 2024 – DAY47 – 6,7,8,9,10 CLASSES

SUMMER BREAK ACTIVITIES – GUIDELINES FOR TEACHERS

• Class teachers have to create Whats app groups with their class students.
• Ask them to maintain a notebook for summer activities and submit at the time of reopening.
• Keep in touch with the students and encourage them from time to time to monitor their activities.
• Gather students activities in the form of pics/videos/reports through Whats app group

• Music, Dance and Drama :

Select a music/dance/drama of their own culture or local tradition where a group of people (Peer/siblings/other family members) come together to develop the child’s aesthetic sense. Example: Folk or traditional songs/dance can be recorded from their area using some musical instruments involving their siblings, friends and family members.

 

WE LOVE READING SUMMER ACTIVITIES 2024  for Class 6,7,8,9,10  Students :

ACTIVITY1 :

English words everyday by using your dictionary and note down in your notebook   (మీ dictionary ఉపయోగించడం ద్వారా ప్రతిరోజూ 5 ఆంగ్ల పదాలను నేర్చుకోండి మరియు మీ నోట్‌బుక్‌లో వ్రాసుకోండి)

 

ACTIVITY2 :

What Is a Coordinating Conjunction?

A coordinating conjunction is a short word that is used in a sentence to link or join two or more words, phrases or clauses that have equal grammatical and syntactic importance. Let us now look at how different dictionaries define coordinating conjunctions.

Definition of a Coordinating Conjunction

A coordinating conjunction is defined as “a word such as or, and or but, that connects clauses or sentences of equal importance”, according to the Oxford Learner’s Dictionary. The Collins Dictionary defines a coordinating conjunction as “ a word such as ‘and,’ ‘or,’ or ‘but’ which joins two or more words, groups, or clauses of equal status, for example two main clauses.” According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, a coordinating conjunction is “a conjunction (such as and or or) that joins together words or word groups of equal grammatical rank.”

Types of Coordinating Conjunctions

Based on the role they play in a sentence, coordinating conjunctions are classified into four main types. They are:

• Cumulative Coordinating Conjunction – This type of coordinating conjunctions are used to add a statement, a phrase or a word to another.

For example: I went to buy groceries and my brother went to the clinic.

• Alternative Coordinating Conjunction – This type of conjunction is used to present or link alternative ideas or objects. It can also be used to list different options in order to provide a choice between them.

For example: Do you want noodles or pasta for breakfast?

• Adversative Coordinating Conjunction – This type of conjunction is used to denote contrasting ideas or opposing statements.

For example:

• • We finally reached the restaurant but we were not hungry anymore.
  • Latha was sick, yet she went to work.

• Illative Coordinating Conjunction – This type of conjunction is used to indicate an observation or inference.

For example:

• • I cannot go out as planned for it is raining heavily.
  • I had to buy some groceries so I went to the supermarket.

Examples of Coordinating Conjunctions

In the English language, there are seven coordinating conjunctions and they are referred to by the acronym FANBOYS. Given below are the coordinating conjunctions in English.

• For
• And
• Nor
• But
• Or
• Yet
• So

Now, take a look at how these coordinating conjunctions can be used differently to link the various parts of a sentence.

‘For’

• Combining two parts of the sentence – Popeye could not make it to the party for the rain.
• Combine two clauses – She was on leave yesterday, for she was sick.

‘And’

• Combining two nouns – Kukku and Deepa have been married for three years now.
• Combining two phrases – Keeping a journal and listening to music are my hobbies.
• Combine two clauses – The Taj Mahal is in Agra, and it is considered as a symbol of Shahjahan’s love for his wife, Mumtaz.

‘Nor’

• Combining two nouns – She does not like having milk nor eggs.
• Combining two phrases – Do not forget to lock the door nor turn off the lights.
• Combine two clauses – Danny does not miss the gym, nor does he miss his diet.

‘But’

• Combining two nouns – It is not Henry who should do it but you.
• Combining two phrases – I was looking for you but found your brother instead.
• Combine two clauses – Kavitha is not a fan of marvel movies, but she loved Black Panther.

‘Or’

• Combining two nouns – The speech would be given by Priya or Inba.
• Combining two phrases – Would you like to cook your own food or order food online?
• Combine two clauses – You can go to the theater, or watch it online.

‘Yet’

• Combining two phrases – It was raining yet sunny and bright.
• Combine two clauses – My brother just had his lunch, yet he says he is still hungry.

‘So’

• Combining two phrases – I did not find the measuring cups so used measuring spoons to prepare the dough for the cake.
• Combine two clauses – The mother bird left, so my brother took care of it.

Points to Remember When Using Coordinating Conjunctions

There are some points to keep in mind when you use coordinating conjunctions. Have a look at the following.

• When coordinating conjunctions are used to combine two independent clauses, a comma should be used before the latter clause.
• When coordinating conjunctions are used in a sentence to connect two phrases, a comma need not be used.
• When a coordinating conjunction is used to connect multiple nouns or a list of items, you have the liberty to use a comma or not before the coordinating conjunction.
• It is always perceived that you cannot start sentences with a conjunction, but that is not the truth. You can use a conjunction to start the sentence if the particular context demands or allows it.

Test Your Understanding of Coordinating Conjunctions

Now that you have learned the different ways in which coordinating conjunctions can be used, try applying your knowledge. Fill in the blanks with the most suitable coordinating conjunction in the following sentences:

1. Sid ____ Neena planned to have dinner at China Valley.

2. See to it that you leave home early ______ you can reach the exam center in time.

3. She reached home late, ______ she looked very energetic.

4. Do you like black olives ______ green olives?

5. I am sure I locked the door, _____ I cannot remember if I took the keys.

6. My friend _____ I had dinner at Patiala House ______ it was the last day before she moved to Delhi.

7. My cousin did not collect the clothes from the dry cleaner ______ did he buy the things required for the birthday party.

8. He had a lot of sweets to an extent that he could become sick, ______ he says he can have more.

9. The teacher did not ask for you _____ him.

10. I met my friend at Anna Nagar, _____ from there, we went to the Thiruvanmiyur Beach together.

 

Check if you got your answers right from the following:

1. Sid and Neena planned to have dinner at China Valley.

2. See to it that you leave home early so you can reach the exam center in time.

3. She reached home late, yet she looked very energetic.

4. Do you like black olives or green olives?

5. I am sure I locked the door, but I cannot remember if I took the keys.

6. My friend and I had dinner at Patiala House, for it was the last day before she moved to Delhi.

7. My cousin did not collect the clothes from the dry cleaner nor did he buy the things required for the birthday party.

8. He had a lot of sweets to an extent that he could become sick, yet he says he can have more.

9. The teacher did not ask for you but him.

10. I met my friend at Anna Nagar, and from there, we went to the Thiruvanmiyur Beach together.

 

WE LOVE READING SUMMER ACTIVITIES 2024 :: TODAY MORAL STORY :  వరహాల మూటతో ఉద్యోగం..

వరహాల మూటతో ఉద్యోగం..

దేవగిరి రాజ్యంలో ధర్మపురం అనే గ్రామం ఉండేది. ఒకరోజు సాయంత్రం వేళ.. కొంతమంది రచ్చబండ దగ్గర చేరి మాట్లాడుకుంటున్నారు. ఇంతలో అక్కడికి ఇద్దరు బాటసారులు వచ్చారు. వాళ్లు కూడా రచ్చబండ మీద కూర్చున్నారు. వారిని చూసిన సుబ్బయ్య.. ‘మీరెవరు. ఇంతకు ముందెప్పుడూ మిమ్మల్ని ఇక్కడ చూడలేదు. ఎక్కడి నుంచి వచ్చారు’ అని అడిగాడు. ‘అయ్యా! మేము పక్క రాజ్యం నుంచి.. మా యజమాని వర్తకం నిమిత్తం వచ్చాము. ఈ సమీపంలో జరిగిన సంతలో సరకులు అమ్మి తిరిగి వెళుతున్నాం. చీకటి పడటంతో.. ఇక్కడే ఆగిపోయాము. ఈ రాత్రికి రచ్చబండ దగ్గరే నిద్రపోయి.. ఉదయాన్నే వెళ్లిపోతాం’ అని బదులిచ్చాడు ఓ వ్యక్తి. అక్కడే ఉన్న ధర్మన్న.. ‘ఇప్పుడు మీరు మాకు అతిథులు. ఈ రోజు మా ఇంటి దగ్గర విడిది చేయండి. మా ఆతిథ్యం స్వీకరించండి. ఉదయమే మీ రాజ్యానికి బయలుదేరొచ్చు’ అన్నాడు. ‘లేదండి..! మా యజమాని ఒకవేళ చీకటి పడితే ధర్మపురం గ్రామానికి వెళ్లి, అక్కడ రచ్చబండ దగ్గర నిద్రపొమ్మని చెప్పారు. ఎవరి ఇళ్లకూ వెళ్లొద్దని కూడా చెప్పారు. ఆ గ్రామంలో దొంగల బెడద ఉండదు. వరహాల మూటతో నిశ్చింతగా అక్కడ నిద్రించవచ్చని అన్నారు’ అని చెప్పారు వాళ్లు. అలాగే వారి దగ్గర ఉన్న వరహాల మూట తెరిచి ‘ఇందులో 200 వరహాలు ఉన్నాయి’ అని అన్నారు.

ఆ తర్వాత కాసేపటికి.. ధర్మన్న వారికి రచ్చబండ దగ్గరే భోజనం ఏర్పాట్లు చేసి.. ‘మీ దగ్గర ఉన్న వరహాల మూట నేను భద్రపరుస్తాను. మీరు ఉదయం నిద్ర లేచిన వెంటనే అందజేస్తాను.. నిశ్చింతగా నిద్రపోండి’ అని వారి దగ్గర వరహాల మూట తీసుకున్నాడు. వారు రాత్రి అక్కడే నిద్రపోయి.. వేకువజామునే వెళ్లిపోయారు. ఉదయమే ధర్మన్న వరహాలు ఇవ్వడానికి వెళ్లాడు. కానీ అక్కడ వాళ్లిద్దరూ కనిపించలేదు. సమీపంలో ఉన్న యువకులను పిలిచి వారి గురించి అడిగినా.. వారు కూడా తెలియదన్నారు. ఎంత వెతికినా వారి ఆచూకీ మాత్రం తెలియలేదు. ఇక చేసేదేం లేక, ఆ వరహాలు మూటను తన దగ్గరే ఉంచాడు. ఒక వారం రోజులు ఎదురుచూశాడు. ఇక మహారాజుకు ఆ వరహాల మూటను అందజేయాలని నిర్ణయించుకొని.. కోటకు బయలుదేరాడు. అక్కడికెళ్లి.. ‘మహారాజా! వారం రోజుల క్రితం మా గ్రామానికి ఇద్దరు పొరుగు రాజ్యపు బాటసారులు వచ్చారు. వారి దగ్గరున్న 200 వరహాల మూటను నాకిచ్చి.. వాళ్లు రచ్చబండ మీద నిద్రించారు. మరునాడు ఉదయమే.. ఆ మూటను తిరిగివ్వడానికి వెళ్లేసరికే వెళ్లిపోయారు. అందుకే ఆ వరహాల మూటను మీకు అప్పగిస్తున్నాను. మీరు పొరుగు రాజ్య రాజుకు అందజేసి, వారి ఆచూకీ కనుక్కొని అందజేయమని చెప్పగలరు’ అని తాను తెచ్చిన వరహాల మూటను అందజేశాడు ధర్మన్న. రాజు వెంటనే ఆ మూటలోని వరహాలను లెక్కించమని ఆస్థానంలో ఉన్న ఉద్యోగికి చెప్పాడు. వాటిని లెక్కించి.. అందులో 400 వరహాలున్నాయని చెప్పాడతను. ‘ఇందులో 200 వరహాలు ఉన్నాయని చెప్పావు. కానీ 400 ఉన్నాయి’ అడిగాడు మహారాజు.

అప్పుడు ధర్మన్న.. ‘నేను ఆ మూట తెరిచి చూడలేదు. ఆ బాటసారులు 200 వరహాలు ఉన్నాయని చెప్పారు. ఆ మాటే మీకు చెప్పాను’ అని అన్నాడు. ‘నీ నిజాయితీ, నిబద్ధత గొప్పది. ఆస్థానంలో కోశాధికారి పదవి కోసం నెల రోజుల క్రితం నలుగురు వచ్చారు. అందులో నువ్వు కూడా ఉన్నావు కదా! మీ నలుగురిని పరీక్షించడం కోసం మీ గ్రామాలకు మారు వేషాల్లో నేను, మంత్రి బాటసారులుగా వచ్చాము. మా దగ్గర ఉన్న వరహాల మూటలను భద్రపరచమని, ఉదయం తీసుకుంటామని ఇచ్చాం. మిగిలిన ముగ్గురు ఆయా గ్రామాలలో తమకు లభించిన వరహాల మూటలను ఎవరికీ తెలియకుండా తామే ఉంచేసుకున్నారు. కానీ నువ్వు మాత్రం నిజాయితీగా ఆ మూట కూడా విప్పకుండా మాకు అప్పగించావు. మేము పెట్టిన పరీక్షలో నువ్వే విజయం సాధించావు. ఇక నుంచి మన ఆస్థాన ధనాగారానికి నువ్వే కోశాధికారివి’ అని మహారాజు ప్రకటించాడు. ఆ సభలో ఉన్న వారంతా వారి కరతాళ ధ్వనులతో ధర్మన్నను అభినందించారు. అప్పటి నుంచి అతను.. కోశాధికారిగా నిజాయితీగా పనిచేసి మహారాజు మన్ననలు పొందాడు.

WE LOVE READING SUMMER ACTIVITIES 2024- TODAY ENGLISH  MORAL STORY :   The crow and the serpent

There was a large banyan tree deep inside a dense forest. Its branches spread in all directions, throwing a large shade on the ground. The branches were full of leaves, which rustled when the wind blew. One day, Guru the crow, landed on one of the branches. It was a hot summer’s day, and Guru enjoyed the cool breeze on the banyan tree.

He looked around, but was surprised to see no nests on such a majestic, friendly tree. He couldn’t hear the squeaking of the squirrels, the shrill cry of the mynahs or the twittering of sparrows. It was strange, but Guru found the tree silent and peaceful.

The next day he brought his wife Mia to the tree. The two crows lovingly built a nest on one of the thick branches of the tree. The two loved their new home.

A few months later, Mia laid four eggs. After some time, four crow chicks hatched from the eggs. Guru and Mia were extremely happy. They flew the next day to find some juicy worms for the hungry chicks. But when they returned in the evening, they found the babies missing.

Guru and Mia cawed at the top of their voice in despair. They flew all around the banyan tree wondering if the chicks had fallen off the nest. But there was no sign of the chicks.

As Guru was searching near the ground, he noticed a hole at the base of the tree. It was dark inside. Suddenly, he saw a pair of thin eyes. Guru’s heart leapt in panic. But the moment he blinked, the eyes were gone. Guru thought he must have imagined it. He said nothing to Mia.

A few months later Mia again laid eggs. Once again, the parents felt happy looking at the new-born chicks. The babies were healthy. But they were extremely hungry. Though they didn’t want to leave the chicks alone, Guru and Mia had to leave the nest to find food.

When they returned in the evening, once again they found the nest empty. Guru immediately remembered the hole at the base of the tree. He flew there to see if he could see those eyes he had seen. The hole was dark. But at its mouth Guru saw a feather. It was a crow feather.

He cawed loudly at the hole. The sound boomed inside the hole. Guru continued his cawing in anger. Suddenly, there was a loud hiss. Guru jumped back in fear. A big black cobra emerged from the hole. It looked coldly at Guru, and went back in.

Guru hurried to Mia, and told her everything he had seen. Mia was scared. “Now I know why there aren’t any nests on this tree. This snake eats bird babies. Let’s leave Guru. I’m very scared.”

“We can’t leave our home Mia,” said Guru.

“Guru, I know you like this tree. But don’t you think we can be happy wherever we go? Think of how happy we will be with our babies?” said Mia.

“Yes, we will be happy. But I don’t like being forced to leave. Think of all the birds who thought like that and left this beautiful tree. Don’t worry Mia. I will think of a plan.”

Some time passed, and Mia once again laid eggs. She kept asking Guru what he planned to do. She feared for her chicks.

Meanwhile, Guru had no idea how to deal with the snake. He decided to ask his friend jackal for help. The jackal heard the whole story. Without saying a word, he went for a long walk. When he returned he had a smile on his face. He whispered the plan into Guru’s ears.

The next day Guru flew towards the river. He sat on a large rock and waited. Soon he saw the thing he was waiting for. A large group of people approached the river. It was the queen of the land coming to the river for a picnic. The queen stepped out on the grass. Her helpers spread a soft mattress, and the queen sat down. She took off her jewellery to relax under the sun.

This was the moment Guru was waiting for. He hopped on the mattress, picked up the necklace and flew away. The queen’s guards ran behind Guru, who made sure he flew slowly, allowing the soldiers to spot him.

Soon, he reached the banyan tree, and dropped the necklace inside the snake’s hole. The soldiers rushed forward. They began digging at the hole to retrieve the necklace. Suddenly, they heard a hiss. It was the cobra. It spread its hood, ready to strike at anyone who attacked. But the soldiers were clever. They thrashed the snake with sticks, and threw it away. They found the necklace and returned it to the queen.

High on the banyan branches Guru and Mia saw everything that happened. Guru cawed his thanks to the soldiers. As soon as the soldiers left, Guru and Mia heard a crack. The first chick put its head outside the egg. Guru and Mia smiled. One by one, all the chicks hatched. This time all of them lived happily together.