MY INSIGHTS

  The Last Lesson                                                           Alphonse Daudet                                                                                                     Study Notes by      Smt. A. Jyothi   Background of the story The Germans, to promote the spirit of nationalism thought it was essential to wage a war against France, which shall result in...

  The woman of my world defies frailties Her beauties know not bewitching Her intelligence knows not shamming. She blooms in puddles and marshes desolate Sculpted for devout worship. Muscles toned by hard labour  She runs the race, unfazed Shoulders broadened by love She bears burdens, unasked Hands roughened by service She holds promises, undisclosed Feet hardened by care She walks the stubble, unaccompanied. Her Heart fastened to hope Beats the blues unrequited Her Spirit blazoned by sacrifice Soars dizzy heights unruffled. She wants not, needs not  Like the Wild she grows unbowed.  

  ALL YOURS “Have you ever wondered how and why youngsters manage to spend unimaginable time glued to the screen on the internet? That’s addiction, a growing problem. Source, I believe is our homes! My daughter, twenty-two, prefers to browse than to chat with us – me and my wife. She is the only kid, apple of our eyes! We love to consider her that way. We’ve given her the best of everything she could wish for. And all that is ours is hers- this sprawling house, a two-thousand square foot land and the fixed deposits- all hers! I try to connect with her. “Your coffee is ready. Join me in the balcony.” She raises her hand and I see a thumbs up. Our balcony has a nice view. The bunch of roses – they look dull and dry. I haven’t watered the plant. “I will do that in a bit, after my coffee time with my daughter!” I begin to sip my coffee looking behind now and then. I could hear her talking. I almost forgot how soft and soothing her voice was. I waited. Sensing that...

                                        STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVING READING COMPREHENSION GLIMPSES •          READING SKILL •         OBJECTIVES •         ASSESSMENT •         CHALLENGES •         STRATEGIES •         SAMPLE PAPER We read differently according to the purpose of our reading. q    Instructions q    Information q    Pleasure q    Examination 4 MAJOR SKILLS ü    SKIMMING ü    SCANNING ü    PREDICTING ü    MAKING CONNECTIONS/LINKING   OBJECTIVES AS OUTLINED IN CBSE CURRICULUM •         skim for main ideas and scan for details •  ...