General idea; This lesson “Glimpses of India consists of three parts

1) A baker from Goa 2)Coorg

3)Tea from Assam‘

Glimpses of India

IntroductionIntroduction-This is a pen-portrait of a -This is a pen-portrait of a traditional Gaon village baker who still has an traditional Gaon village baker who still has an important place in his society.important place in his society.

Summary

Goa is very much influenced by Portuguese. Their traditional family work is baking

bread .They are known as Pader in Goa .The writer tells about his childhood days and his friendship with bakers .In the morning the jingling sound of the bamboo woke them from sleep .Through one hand the baker supported the basket on his head and the other hand banged the bamboo on the ground .The villagers were much fond of the sweet bread known as BOL.

It was one of the most essential marriage gifts .Bread sellers wore a particular dress known as Kabai .It was a single piece long frock up to the knees. They recorded their account on the wall in pencil .They always looked happy and prosperous .

vocabulary

Give the opposites of the following:

Famous Traditional Arrival Empty Rebuke

Find the odd word out. 1.Lady, Gentlewoman, Elder,

Maidservant. 2.Cake, Bread, Bangles, Biscuit. 3.Child, Kid, Cup, Cub. 4.Goa,Ooty,Nainital,Mussuorie. 5.Hand,Leg,Eye,Lad.

COMPREHENSION COMPREHENSION PASSAGESPASSAGES

1.He still………………..Pader in Goa.(pg85-86)1.He still………………..Pader in Goa.(pg85-86) A. How is a traditional baker recognized?A. How is a traditional baker recognized? B.Who is carrying the business?B.Who is carrying the business? C. What are the bakers called in Goa?C. What are the bakers called in Goa?

2.Once……… special make (pg 86)2.Once……… special make (pg 86) A How many times does the baker visit in a day?A How many times does the baker visit in a day? B.Who purchased the loaves ?B.Who purchased the loaves ?

? 3.The baker …………..to a baker .(pg 87) When did the baker collect his bills? How were the accounts recorded? What is the author’s view about the baking

profession?

4.Marriage……………………essential.(pg8 87) How is the sweet bread known? What was in use for Christmas and other occasions? What was important at the daughters engagement

4.The baker made 4.The baker made ……….for the children.……….for the children.(pg86)(pg86)

How is the baker’s entry How is the baker’s entry known?known?

How did the baker greet How did the baker greet the lady of the house?the lady of the house?

What two types of loaves What two types of loaves were kept by the baker?were kept by the baker?

Short answer type questionShort answer type question

What do we hear from our elders What do we hear from our elders about the Portuguese?about the Portuguese?

What are the bakers called now a What are the bakers called now a days and what is traditional about days and what is traditional about them?them?

How does a man recognize a How does a man recognize a baker?baker?

What was the dress of a baker?What was the dress of a baker?

Long answer type questionLong answer type question

What information does the author pour What information does the author pour before you about the traditional baker of before you about the traditional baker of Goan village?Goan village?

Hint-Goa under Portuguese influence, Hint-Goa under Portuguese influence, Portuguese known for their loaves of bread, Portuguese known for their loaves of bread, the author’s friendship with the baker, visit the author’s friendship with the baker, visit of the baker twice a day, thud and jingle of of the baker twice a day, thud and jingle of the bamboo awake children, dress and the bamboo awake children, dress and baker’s known as paderbaker’s known as pader. .

COORG

Introduction- Coorg is a coffee country, famous for its rain forests and spices.

SUMMARY

Coorg is a piece of heaven in midway between Mysore and the coastal town of Mangalore .It is the smallest district of Karnataka. It has evergreen forest, spices coffee plantations. The perfect weather commences from September to march. Coffee estates and colonial bungalows stand tucked under Canopies in prime corners. People of Coorg are of Greek or Arabic descent. Their traditional dress resembles the Kuffia worn by the Arabs and Kurds.

Their homes have a tradition of hospitality. Even now Kodavus are the only people in India permitted to carry firearms with out a licence.the river Kaveri obtains its water from the hills and forest of Coorg. Mahaseer and Kingfisher dive for their catch. Many animals like Squirrels,langurs and elephants etc are seen in the forest. Adventure sports like river rafting, canoeing,rappelling,rock-climbing, mountain biking and trekking. Many birds, bees and butterfly accompany the tourists. India's largest Tibetan settlement nearby Bylakuppe is a bonus for visitors in Coorg.

VOCABULARY VOCABULARY

Replace the words from those given Replace the words from those given in the text for meanings in the text for meanings

1-Carried along 1-Carried along 2- Related with war 2- Related with war 3- Enlivening 3- Enlivening 4-With complete nearness4-With complete nearness

2- Here are some nouns from the text 2- Here are some nouns from the text

Culture ,Monks ,Surprise ,Experience ,Weather ,Culture ,Monks ,Surprise ,Experience ,Weather ,Tradition Tradition

Which of the nouns can collocate with Which of the nouns can collocate with adjectives given below adjectives given below

Unique ,Terrible ,Unforgettable Serious, Ancient Unique ,Terrible ,Unforgettable Serious, Ancient ,Wide ,Hidden ,Wide ,Hidden

COMPREHENSION PASSAGESCOMPREHENSION PASSAGES

1.Coorg……………good measure. (pg 90)1.Coorg……………good measure. (pg 90)a.a. Where is Coorg?Where is Coorg?b.b. What is Coorg famous for ?What is Coorg famous for ?c.c. When does the season of joy start?When does the season of joy start?2.The fiercely ……………… main stream.(pg90)2.The fiercely ……………… main stream.(pg90)a.a. Write one specialty of the people of Coorg?Write one specialty of the people of Coorg?b.b. What was done by army of Alexander?What was done by army of Alexander?c.c. Who are distinct from the Hindu main Who are distinct from the Hindu main

stream?stream?

3.The river …………….. Mahouts. (pg 91)a. What is the source of water for the

Kaveri river?b. Name the large fresh water fish.c. Name two birds or wild creatures found

there. 4.Coorgi…………………. License. (pg 91)a. What is famous about the Coorgi homes?b. Who was General Cariappa?c. What is special about the Kodavus?

5. The climb……………….. Is a bonus. 5. The climb……………….. Is a bonus. (pg 92)(pg 92)

A. Name the hills in the passage?A. Name the hills in the passage? B. What is seen from the hills ?B. What is seen from the hills ? C. Where is India’s largest Tibetan C. Where is India’s largest Tibetan

colony?colony?

1- What is the origin of Coorgi people ?

2-Which are the best months of joy ? 3 – Name the fresh water fish of Coorg

. 4- What are the two water sports of

trekkers ? 5-Why did the visitors go to Coorg ?

Long answer type question

Q 1- Explain “The people of Coorg are famous for their tradition of hospitality and valour in the army “.

Hints – famous for hospitality ,love and respect ,eager to tell the tales of bravery ,visitors feel pleasure riding over the elephants ,Coorg regiment most decorated in the Indian army .

Tea from Assam

Introduction – Pranjol's ,a youngster from Assam is Rajvir ‘s classmate at school in Delhi .Pranjol's ‘s father is the manager of a tea garden in upper Assam and Pranjol had invited Rajvir to visit his home during the summer vacation .

Summary

• Pranjol and Rajvir are class fellows in Delhi . Pranjol’s parents are living in Assam .His father is a manager of tea –garden in upper Assam .Rajvir is invited to Assam by Pranjol .In the train journey Rajvir told that over 8,00,000,000 cups of tea were drunk daily in the world . On the way they view a magnificent sight of tea bushes .Pranjol told about the tea country and some legends about tea .Rajvir told that tea was first drunk in China .CHAI and CHINI have come from Chinese .In 16th century tea came to Europe as a medicine .

Vocabulary

Use these words in sentences of your own

whew, Ardent Sturdy Billowing

Match the following Up------pour Down ----go Under ---keep Drop -----in Walk ----out

Comprehension passagesComprehension passages

1- Chai Garam -------Rajvir said .(pg 1- Chai Garam -------Rajvir said .(pg 94 )94 )

A-Who was speaking at high pitch ?A-Who was speaking at high pitch ? B- What did Pranjol order ?B- What did Pranjol order ? 2- Whew ------tea bushes .(pg 95 ) 2- Whew ------tea bushes .(pg 95 ) A- What was Pranjol doing in the train A- What was Pranjol doing in the train

?? B- What surprised Rajvir ?B- What surprised Rajvir ?

Para 3- It was a magnificent -----cried excitedly .(pg 94-95 )Para 3- It was a magnificent -----cried excitedly .(pg 94-95 )

A- Which view has been referred in the passage ?A- Which view has been referred in the passage ?

How were the tea bushes spread ?How were the tea bushes spread ?

What was Rajvir excited for?What was Rajvir excited for?

Para 4 –Well there is -------banished sleep. (pg 95 )Para 4 –Well there is -------banished sleep. (pg 95 )

What did Chinese emperor realize ?What did Chinese emperor realize ?

What did Buddhist ascetic do ? What did Buddhist ascetic do ?

Para 5 – Tea was -------beverage.(pg 95 )Para 5 – Tea was -------beverage.(pg 95 )

Where was first tea drunk ?Where was first tea drunk ?

Which words are taken from Chinese ? Which words are taken from Chinese ?

When did tea come to Europe ?When did tea come to Europe ?

Short answer type questions

1- What is Pranjol ‘s father ? 2-How were the tree plants standing there ? 3-Which is the most important junction of Assam ? 4- Where are the tea leaves collected ? 5- Where is tea garden of Pranjol’s father ?

Long answer type question

Describe the tea gardens of Assam. Hints –magnificent view ,legend about

Chinese emperor and Buddhist ascetic ,appearance of tea plants out of his eyelids ,

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