Let us do these activities before we read.

I) Look at the picture and discuss what you see in the picture with your teacher and classmates. Think of a time when you worked hard. What did you do then?
• How did it help you?
• How did it make you feel?
Also, discuss in groups.

Ans.

I worked hard in my studies.
I got good results.
I was very happy.

II) Where do you see birds? What do you see the birds doing?

Ans. We can see the birds in garden, park, buildings and sky. They gather food.

III) Do you want to fly like a bird? Why?

Ans. Yes, I want to fly like a bird because I want to see whole world like bird.

IV) What does a baby bird think about its world?

Ans. At first baby bird believed that the world is very small like nest.

V) Read the sentences and replace the underlined words with their correct meanings.

S.No.	Sentences	Meanings
1.	The colour of the feather was not dark but pale.	light
2.	The butterfly moved lightly and quickly on to the flower.	fluttered
3.	Finally, I finished my bird painting after trying many times.	at last
4.	The pretty flowers were the prize for the gardener’s hard work.	labour

Ans.

• pale – light
• moved lightly and quickly – fluttered
• Finally  – at last
• hard work – labour

Let us discuss

I) Read the poem again. Identify the main idea of each stanza. There are two extra sentences are given.

1. The bird steps out into the world.

Ans. The main idea is the bird’s journey of expanding understanding as it experiences the world beyond its nest.

2. The bird lived happily in a small world.

Ans. The main idea is that the bird was content and comfortable within its limited space.

3. The bird becomes blind due to leaves.

Ans. The main idea is that the bird’s initial perception of the world was limited, and seeing the leaves led to a realization that its previous understanding was “blind” or inaccurate.

4. The bird flies away as an adult.

Ans. The main idea is that the bird’s journey as an adult represents independence, personal growth.

5. The bird is unhappy with the straw nest.

Ans. The main idea is that the bird’s dissatisfaction with its straw nest symbolizes a growing desire to explore beyond its current, limited environment.

6. The bird lived in a cosy nest with its mother.

Ans. The main idea is that the bird lived in a state of comfort, security, and happiness within the cozy nest, protected by its mother.

II) Look at the pictures 1–4 and write the matching line from the poem for each.

Ans.

a) Round nest in a shell
b) Nestled by mother
c) Blind by leaves
d) Steps out into the world

III Answer the following with a word from the poem and check the answers with your partner.

1. What was the shape of the bird’s first house? _ O _ _ _

Ans. ROUND

2. What was the bird’s second nest made of? _ _ R _ _

Ans. STRAW

3. What did the bird see when it came out of its nest? L _ _ _ E _

Ans. LEAVES

4. What did the bird do at the end? _ _ _ W

Ans. FLEW

IV Now, recite the poem aloud along with your teacher and classmates.

Ans. Students will recite the poem aloud along with teacher and classmates.

Let us think and reflect

I) Write whether the following sentences are True or False.
1. The bird changed its house two times.

Ans. True

2. The neighbours tell the bird about the world.

Ans. False

II) Read the following lines from the poem and answer the questions given below.

1. I thought the world was made of straw,
And nestled by my mother.
(i) Who lived in the nest along with the baby bird?

Ans. The baby bird’s mother.

(ii) Complete the following by choosing the correct option.
The bird thought the world was made of straw because __________.
A. it lived in a straw hut
B. its nest was made of straw
C. its mother fed straw to it
D. there was straw all around

Ans. The bird thought the world was made of straw because its nest was made of straw.

(iii) Which word tells us that the baby bird was warm and comfortable?

Ans. Nestled by the mother.

2. I said the world is made of leaves,
I have been very blind.
(i) Why did the bird think the world was made of leaves?

Ans. The bird thought that the world was made of leaves because baby bird saw leaves all around as bird moved into the nest, which was on a tree branch.

(ii) What does the set of words ‘I said’ mean?
A. flew B. shouted C. spoke D. cried

Ans. spoke.

(iii) Fill in the blanks to complete the sentence.
The bird felt that it had been very blind because it could not
__ __ __ the leaves from __ n __ __ __ e the nest.

Ans. blind because it could not see the leaves from inside the nest

III) Why did the baby bird think that its first world was small, round and blue?

Ans. the baby bird think that its first world was small, round and blue because the baby bird was in a small, blue and round shell before moving to the nest.

IV) Where did the bird go when it fluttered from its straw nest?

Ans. One day the baby bird fluttered from the nest to see what he could find.

V) What quality did the bird say it had, when it flew away?

Ans. The bird had become mature and was full of energy like an adult when it took first long flight.

VI) Who do you think were the bird’s neighbours? Why do you think so? Discuss.

Ans. All the surrounding creatures were baby bird’s neighbours, and since the bird had to live among them, they became her permanent companions.

Let us learn

I Let us write some rhyming words. One has been done for you.

Ans.

Words from the poem
Stanza 1	Stanza 2	Stanza 3	Stanza 4
well	other	find	labour
shell	mother	blind	neighbour
New rhyming words
fell	father	mind	tailor

Now, complete a new stanza with rhyming words at the end of each line.

Ans.

fly high and I fly low,
But one thing I surely know,
Whenever I wish to rest,
My little nest is the best.

II) The poet uses words like ‘pale’, ‘blue’, ‘round’, ‘straw’ and ‘little’ to describe the bird’s nest.

Read a few more describing words.

pointed	green	thin	brown
small	wooden	hanging	round

Now, use the describing words given in the box to create six sentences based on the given picture.

Ans.

1. The bird has a pointed beak.
2. The leaves of the tree are green.
3. The branch of the tree is very thin.
4. The Nest is brown in colour.
5. The nest is small
6. The nest is hanging from branch. .
7. The entrance to the nest is round.

Let us listen

You will listen to a short poem. As you listen, fill in the missing words. You can listen to the poem more than once. (refer to page 102 for transcript)

Answer:
I’m a parrot, my name is Paro,
My feathers are bright, and they glow.
In the morning, I spread my wings,
fly around, and see wonderful things.
Come with me through the skies so blue.
To places old and places new.
Among the trees, where the breeze is light,
Many new stories, oh, what a sight!

Let us speak

Speak about which bird you would like to be. Include the following points.

• Which bird are you? [I am ……….…….]

What do you look like? [I am ……….……. in colour. I am a big/small
bird. I have ……….…….]
• Where do you live? [I live in ……….……. It is (where) ……….…….]
• What do you do during the day? [ I ……….……. I also ……….…….]
• Do you have any message for humans? [ I want to tell the humans

Ans.

1. I am a parrot.
2. I am green in colour. I am a small bird. I have a light body.
3. I live in green surroundings where I enjoy most.
4. I play with my mate. I also like to eat chili.
5. I want to tell the humans to take care of me.

 

Let us write

I) Read how the bird perceived its world.

My world was small, round and light blue at first. After that my world was warm and comfortable. It was made of straw. In this world I could only see leaves whenever I stepped out. In the end, my world became big. It had the sky and the earth as a part of it.

Ans. Students will read it carefully.

II) Now, discuss with your teacher and classmates how you think the world would look to the following.   1. a baby   2. a fish

Ans.

A baby’s world is a vast, colorful, and ever-changing place filled with new sensations and experiences. Everything appears large and close-by

A fish’s world is entirely underwater, a fluid and vibrant realm filled with movement and color. They perceive the world through senses other than sight, such as touch, taste, and vibrations. 

III) Now, write five sentences each, for both 1 and 2, in your notebooks. You can take help from the example given in I.

Ans.

a) A baby:

• My world is soft and calm
• I see bright, smiling faces; their voices make me feel safe and happy.
• My world is filled with soothing music,
• As I grow, I notice new shapes, colours and sounds.
• Soon, my world will expand to places like the garden, where I’ll feel the grass
  under my feet.

b) A fish:

• My world is calm and quiet, filled with the gentle flow of water around me.
• I swim through bright coral and plants.
• The bubbles and ripples above make me curious about the water’s surface.
• My world is full of tiny creatures.
• One day, I might explore deeper waters, discover new places.

 

Let us explore

I) The bird’s first home was made of a shell. Later its home was among leaves and made of straw.

• Look at your home carefully and make a list of all the materials it is made of.

Ans. My home is made of Bricks, Cement and Steel.

• Why do you think our homes are not made of straw?

Ans. Homes are not made of straw because it lacks strength, durability and protection against the elements like rain and wind.

• If you had to own a home of your choice, what would it look like and what materials would you like to use?

Ans. If I had to own a home of my choice, I would use strong materials like bricks, metal, cement, steel and marble.

• How is a home different from a house? Discuss with your classmates and teacher.

Ans. A house is a physical building, while a home is a place with emotional significance. A house is a structure of bricks and mortar, and you can have a beautiful house that is not a home. A home is where you feel a sense of belonging, comfort, and emotional connection, often filled with memories and the love of family. 

• Look at the list of some workers who build houses. Find out the work they do and write, as shown in the example. You can think of other workers and add them too.

Ans.

Workers	Their work
Example : mason	lays bricks and stones
1. painter	Adds colours to houses and rooms.
2. electrician	Fixes wires for electrical appliances
3. plumber	Fixes water supply
4. carpenter	Creates furniture
5. architect	Designs buildings
6. chef	Cooks food
7. Security Guards	Guards the house

II) Look at the different kinds of nests and homes the birds make. Have you seen any? Discuss these type of nests with your teacher and classmates.

Ans. Students will discuss about different kings of nests and homes the birds make.