SUMMARY
The story is about Rebecca, a young girl from the Maasai community in Kenya. Her family depends on farming and raising animals, but a lack of rain threatens their crops and livestock. Rebecca learns about climate change and its causes, like pollution and deforestation, and feels determined to make a difference.
She shares her knowledge with her teacher, classmates, and the entire community, inspiring everyone to take action. Together, they write a letter to the President of Kenya, asking for help to protect nature. The President encourages the nation to plant trees, and Rebecca's community joins the effort.
Rebecca becomes a symbol of hope and change in her village. She realizes that even small efforts, when done together, can make a big difference for the environment and the future.
SUMMARY
കെനിയയിലെ മസായി സമൂഹത്തിൽ നിന്നുള്ള റെബേക്ക എന്ന പെൺകുട്ടിയെക്കുറിച്ചാണ് കഥ. അവളുടെ കുടുംബം കൃഷിയിലും മൃഗങ്ങളെ വളർത്തുന്നതിലും ആശ്രയിക്കുന്നു, പക്ഷേ മഴയുടെ അഭാവം അവരുടെ വിളകൾക്കും കന്നുകാലികൾക്കും ഭീഷണിയാണ്. കാലാവസ്ഥാ വ്യതിയാനത്തെക്കുറിച്ചും മലിനീകരണവും വനനശീകരണവും പോലുള്ള
അതിൻ്റെ കാരണങ്ങളെക്കുറിച്ചും റെബേക്ക മനസ്സിലാക്കുന്നു, കൂടാതെ ഒരു മാറ്റമുണ്ടാക്കാൻ ദൃഢനിശ്ചയം ചെയ്യുന്നു.
അവൾ തൻ്റെ അറിവ് അവളുടെ അധ്യാപികയുമായും സഹപാഠികളുമായും മുഴുവൻ സമൂഹവുമായും പങ്കിടുന്നു, നടപടിയെടുക്കാൻ എല്ലാവരേയും പ്രേരിപ്പിക്കുന്നു. പ്രകൃതിയെ സംരക്ഷിക്കാൻ സഹായം അഭ്യർത്ഥിച്ച് കെനിയൻ പ്രസിഡൻ്റിന് അവർ ഒരുമിച്ച് കത്തെഴുതുന്നു. വൃക്ഷങ്ങൾ നട്ടുപിടിപ്പിക്കാൻ പ്രസിഡൻ്റ് രാജ്യത്തെ പ്രോത്സാഹിപ്പിക്കുന്നു, റെബേക്കയുടെ സമൂഹവും ഈ ശ്രമത്തിൽ പങ്കുചേരുന്നു.
റെബേക്ക തൻ്റെ ഗ്രാമത്തിൽ പ്രത്യാശയുടെയും മാറ്റത്തിൻ്റെയും പ്രതീകമായി മാറുന്നു. ചെറിയ പരിശ്രമങ്ങൾ പോലും ഒരുമിച്ച് ചെയ്യുമ്പോൾ, പരിസ്ഥിതിക്കും ഭാവിക്കും വലിയ മാറ്റമുണ്ടാക്കാൻ കഴിയുമെന്ന് അവൾ മനസ്സിലാക്കുന്നു.
Q. Write a few sentences of before drought and after drought of Rebecca's farm.
Answer:
Her farm before:-
There are cattle, sheep, ducks
and hens in the farm. Large
brown cows are grazing in
the farm. There is a huge tree
with ripe fruits. A happy brown
squirrel is sitting on one of
its branches. The lovely red
flowers add beauty to the farm.
Her farm after:-
The farm is dry and barren.
The grass is brown and withered.
The tree is bare and leafless.
The animals look thin and unhealthy.
The once vibrant farm now looks very bad.
Q. The Nature Club of Rebecca’s school has decided to conduct a short film festival on climate change. Prepare a script for announcement in the morning assembly.
Answer:
Good morning, everyone!
The Nature Club is organizing a short film festival on climate change!
We want you to know about the rising sea levels, the changing weather patterns, and the disappearing forests.
The Festival will be inaugurated by our Guest - the Leader of the Maasai Community, Tembea. The festival will take place in the school auditorium between 10 am to 1 pm on 20 November 2024. I welcome you to the festival and request your full support for its grand success.
Q. Pairs of words that have the same sound, but different meanings are given in brackets. Choose the right word and complete the following sentences.
1.This ...............we did not get sufficient rain. (year/ear)
2.The boy saw a small............on the tree trunk. (whole/hole)
3.We need ............... to breathe in. (air/heir)
4.The country is entering a new…………in development.
(face/phase)
5.The elders decided to .............a letter to the President of Kenya.
(right/write)
6.The classroom is..............now. (quiet/quite)
Answers:
- Year
- Hole
- Air
- Phase
- Write
- Quiet
Q.Convert the following statements into questions.
a. They are worried.
Answer: Are they worried?
b. The world is getting hotter.
Answer: Is the world getting hotter?
c. It is a big problem for the earth.
Answer: Is it a big problem for the earth?
d. Rebecca is happy.
Answer: Is Rebecca happy?
e. They have planted saplings.
Answer: Have they planted saplings?
f. Rebecca has written a letter to the President.
Answer: Has Rebecca written a letter to the President ?
Q.Read the routine activities of Rebecca on p. 77. Write down some of your routine activities.
I get up at 6 in the morning. I brush my teeth and take a cup of tea or milk. Then I sit and learn my lessons for one hour. At 7.30 1 take a bath and then get ready to go to school. At 8.00 my mother gives me breakfast. The school bus comes at 8.30. I reach the school by 9. Classes begin at 9.30, after the assembly. We have classes up to 4 pm. I return home and then go out to play with my friends. I return home by 6 anfuture
have a bath and sit down to learn and do my homework. 8 o'clock is supper time. After supper 1 spend some time reading some interesting stories or completing my homework. By 9.30 I go to bed after a small prayer to my God for giving me a good day.
Q.The Eco Club in your school planted saplings on the school premises and distributed saplings to the students on World Environment Day. A rally was also held to make the people aware of the need to conserve water. The programme was inaugurated by the Ward Member. Prepare a news report.
key points
Title
Place
What,When,Where,Who,Why,How
Answer:
Eco Club Takes Action for a Greener Future
Chalakudy: The Eco Club of Crescent Public School recently organized a special event on World Environment Day. Ward member inaugurated the event and spoke about the harmful effects of climate change, such as the floods of 2018 and the extreme heat of 2024. To solve these issues, the students took action by planting trees on the school campus and distributing saplings to every student. They also pledged to conserve water and reduce pollution. This initiative highlights the power of young people to make a positive impact on the environment.
Q. Prepare placards about forest conservation.
Answer:
Save our planets
Stop cutting trees
Protect forests
Plant trees, plant life
Save forests, save future
Q. Fill in ‘ a’, ‘an’, or ‘the’
Hello children, how are you? I am an apple tree in Rebecca's garden. Have you got enough rain this year? I think the answer is "NO". What may be the reason? People are cutting us down. We help in bringing rain. We give you fruits, flowers and fresh air. So don't cut us down. I can stand like an umbrella to protect you from the hot sun. If you plant more saplings, I shall give you lots of apples. When we plant a sapling, we are planting hope.
Q. Notice
INTER-SCHOOL
BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
NOTICE
20-2-24
Monday
This is to inform all the students that our School is hosting an inter- School, Basketball Tournament. Those who are interested shall give their name to their class teacher. The programme will start at morning 10 o clock. All are welcome
Abhay das
Head boy
