Class – 9
Syllabus – Karnataka state
Subject – English (3rd Language)
Lesson Notes And Textbook Solutions
Lesson – 7
THE LITTLE GIRL WHO DARED TO WISH
COMPREHENSION –
1. Why was Amy sad?
Ans. – Amy was
sad because she was teased and made fun of at school almost every day because
of her cerebral palsy, which made her feel alone.
2. Who was Amy’s mother? What exciting news did she have for Amy?
Ans. – Amy’s mother was Patti Hagadorn.
She had exciting news about a Christmas wish contest on the radio where one
could write a letter to Santa and possibly win a prize.
3. What did Amy’s sister and mother think would be on the top of
Amy’s wish list?
Ans. – Amy’s
sister and mother thought a three-foot Barbie doll would be at the top of Amy’s
wish list.
4. How did Mr. Tobin give the information about cerebral palsy?
Ans. – Mr.
Tobin, upon receiving Amy’s letter at the radio station, thought it would be
beneficial for people to learn about cerebral palsy, so he called up the local
newspaper, which led to Amy’s story being shared across the country.
5. “I would like to be your friend.”
Ans. –
a. Who said this?
Ans. – Lynn
said this.
b. Who was it said to?
Ans. – It was
said to Amy.
c. Why did she say it?
Ans. – She
said it to express her desire to support Amy and have a friendship where they
wouldn’t be subjected to teasing.
6. Did Amy get her Christmas gift? How?
Ans. – Yes,
Amy did get her Christmas gift. Her wish for a day without teasing was granted
at South Wayne Elementary School. Additionally, she received immense support
and letters from over two thousand people worldwide.
C2. Answer the following questions in three or four sentences each:
1. Why did the mayor officially proclaim December 21
as Amy’s Day?
Ans. – The
mayor proclaimed December 21 as Amy’s Day because Amy’s simple wish highlighted
a universal lesson: everyone deserves respect and dignity, emphasizing the
impact of treating others kindly.
2. Write a short note on Amy’s wish.
Ans. – Amy’s
wish was not for material possessions but for a day without being teased,
revealing her deep desire for acceptance and understanding. It symbolized the
importance of kindness and empathy.
VOCABULARY :
V1. Read the following paragraph and underline
the words with similar pronunciation. Example : sea – see
Hello
friends, this is Neeta talking to you. Do you know what happened today? My
friend Waheeda came to meet me. She told me about a big turtle that was found
dead lying beside the sea. It was seen by the fishermen who were about to go
fishing. I felt very sad to hear it. We decided to go and see the turtle. We
walked to the beach. I saw fishermen selling fish for wheat flour. Others were
selling some meat. Many people were already there to see the turtle which was
then placed on the cement floor. Some were busy in their own business. We felt
very sad to see the dead turtle. Is it fair to kill animals?
Ans. –
Similar pronunciation pairs:
1. sea
– see
2. wheat – meat
Words
having different spelling and meaning but similar pronunciation are called homophones.
V2. Read
the passage given below and fill in the blanks choosing suitable homophones
given in bracket.
(dairy-diary,
steal-steel, site-sight, sale-sail, ear-year, maid-made, by-buy)
Nagma
had some problem in her ___________ last ___________. The doctor thought that
it is because of the ___________ rings she had worn. She was happy that nobody
would ___________ them. Moreover her father had spent a lot of money to buy a
___________. The ___________ of her worried father ___________ the house
___________ also feel sad. In his ___________ the father has written the
details of money he had got from the ___________. Now Nagma wanted to ask some
money to ___________ a pair of gold rings ___________ next week. But she knew
that the father
could
give money only after the ___________ of clothes that he bought during his
___________ to a rich island.
Ans. –
Nagma
had some problem in her ear last year. The doctor
thought that it is because of the steel rings she had worn. She
was happy that nobody would steal them. Moreover her father had
spent a lot of money to buy a diary. The sight of
her worried father made the housemaid also feel
sad. In his diary the father has written the details of money he
had got from the sale. Now Nagma wanted to ask some money to buy
a pair of gold rings for next week. But she knew that the father
could give money only after the sale of clothes that he bought
during his sail to a rich island.
LANGUAGE :
L 2:Fill up the blanks with suitable prepositions given in brackets.
(by towards to of
for up with into near)
Mariyappa was very
hungry. “I must catch plenty________ fish this morning,” he said ________
himself. “If I don’t get some fish, we will not have anything ________ lunch
today.
So, he
got _________ and walked _________ the stream _________ his net. At last he
reached the fishing spot and threw the net into the shallow water. He was able
to catch some fish ________ noon. He put all the fish _________ a bag. It was
getting hot and Mariyappa decided to go to market. The fish market was
_________ vegetable market.
Ans. –
Mariyappa
was very hungry. “I must catch plenty of fish this morning,” he said to
himself. “If I don’t get some fish, we will not have anything for lunch today.
So, he got up and walked towards the stream with his net. At last he reached
the fishing spot and threw the net into the shallow water. He was able to catch
some fish by noon. He put all the fish into a bag. It was getting hot and
Mariyappa decided to go to market. The fish market was near the vegetable
market.
LISTENING / SPEAKING :
A. Read the given headlines and complete the dialogue
between Father and Geetha.
Road accident near Chennamma road. 10 killed, five serious.
Bank robbery in Mangalore,33 lakh looted.
Petrol prices to rise by 5%
CM visits Gol Gumbaz next week.
Indians
defeat Australia in Asian Hockey.
Ans. –
Father:
What is the news about?
Geetha:
It is about bank robbery, petrol prices, and Indians winning in Asian Hockey.
Father:
Where was the bank looted?
Geetha:
In Mangalore.
Father:
Where did the accident take place?
Geetha:
Near Chennamma road.
Father:
Is anyone dead or hurt?
Geetha:
Ten killed, five serious.
Father:
Is there any news about the PM’s visit?
Geetha:
CM visits Gol Gumbaz next week.
Father:
When is the PM visiting Gol Gumbaz?
Geetha:
Next week.
Father:
Who did Indians defeat in Asian Hockey?
Geetha:
Australia.
Father:
How much is the rise in petrol price?
Geetha:
Petrol prices to rise by 5%.
WRITING :
A. Think of a memorable incident of your life and note down relevant
points against the given question words.
When? :
Where? :
Who all?
:
How? :
:
Why? :
:
B. Use the above details and write a letter to your friend about the
memorable incident of your life. Your letter may be in the format given below.
Memorable
Incident Points:
When? : Last
year in March 2023
Where? : At Belagavi
Who all?
:
My family
How? : We
organized a surprise birthday celebration of my sister for my parents
Why? : To
celebrate and create joyful memories for my sister’s special day
Letter Writing Format:
Place –
Date –
Dear
[Friend’s Name],
I
hope you’re doing well! My name is [Your Name], and I live with my family. We
had a really exciting time last year, and I want to share it with you. We
decided to do something amazing for my sister’s birthday! We kept it a secret
from her and our parents because we wanted it to be a big surprise.”
“Here’s
what we did: We planned a special birthday party just for her. We decorated our
home, made her favorite food, and had lots of presents ready! When she came
home, she was so surprised and happy! We all laughed and had a great time
together. I felt really happy to see her smile and have such a wonderful
day.”
“Overall,
it was a fantastic day! My sister was really happy, and we made so many good
memories. I can’t wait to tell you more about it when I see you next
time.” “Take care!
Yours lovingly,
[Your Name]
Address :
___________________
___________________
___________________
Dictionary Work –
Given
below are some words from the lesson. They are used both as nouns and verbs.
Look up a dictionary and find their meanings. Frame sentences to bring out
their meanings. An example is given below:
1. want (v): To desire or wish for something.
want (n): A lack or shortage of something.
– V: She wanted a new bicycle for her
birthday.
– N: There was a want of enthusiasm in the
room.
2. gift (v): To give someone a
present.
gift (n): A present or something given voluntarily without
payment in return.
V: He gifted his sister a book on her
graduation.
N: The necklace was a beautiful gift from
her grandmother.
3. visit (v): To go to a place to see
someone or something.
visit (n): An instance of going to see someone or something.
V: We plan to visit our grandparents this
weekend.
N: Their visit to the zoo was filled with
excitement.
