A homage to our brave soldiers

• ENGLISH
• Secondary Education

Glad to see to you all!

I will be able to:

• Assimilate more about famous leaders/soldiers and explore the qualities required to be brave
• Read the chapter and answer the intermittent questions
  
• Identify the synonyms of the words given in the text

Can you name these achievers?

Which field /profession do they belong to?

Can you list few qualities which these personalities shared in common?

Drag and Drop Activity

Match the Idioms with their meanings on the next slide.

Dress for success

Back the wrong horse

Hit a home run

It's in the Bag

pull up your socks

Rags to riches

to dress nicely in the hope of inviting success in a particular field

to support someone or something that later cannot be successful.

You do something which is commendable

Means that you are certain that you will achieve it.

Should start working hard.

A person's rise from a state of extreme poverty to one of great wealth.

Where is the National War Memorial located and
what is its significance?

Won’t you say, a long desired
aspiration was fullfilled?
Choose the synonym of aspiration.

1. longing
2. indifference
3. apathy
4. indolence

What impression do you form of Indian soldiers after reading the chapter?

War always
takes its toll, and therefore, many brave soldiers
have had to sacrifice their lives for the country
even after our independence in 1947.
Choose the synonym of toll.

1. repel
2. price
3. resonate
4. timid

Choose the synonym of conspicuous .

1. hidden
2. conceal
3. visible
4. impact

What are the primary causes of War and how does it impact the nation?

We were
immersed in the ambience that was solemn and
a reminder of what a free nation could achieve.
What do you mean by solemn?

Lance Naik Albert Ekka scaled a side wall and
entering the bunker, bayoneted the enemy who
was still firing and thus silenced the Machine Gun.
What do you mean by bayoneted?

How are soldiers recruited and trained for different wars, and what are some of the challenges they faced on the battlefield?

Reading of 2nd part

Which book does Ananda want to read and why?

I also feel it is our duty to periodically visit
such places to honour our valiant soldiers,
Choose the antonym of 'valiant'.

1. brave
2. heroic
3. coward/timid
4. courageous

Why is it our duty to pay homage to our brave soldiers?

Okay, that’s all from me for now. But before I
conclude, guess what we had for breakfast!—
Choose the synonym of conclude.

1. continue
2. extend
3. prolong
4. terminate

Elaborate on the importance of recognizing and commemorating the sacrifices made by soldiers in different conflicts throughout history.

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1.Why are war memorials built? Why is it important to show respect to our brave soldiers?

2.What is the significance of each chakra in The National War Memorial ?

3.‘Our teacher advised us to share our experience during the school assembly.’ Why was it a good idea to show the presentation in front of the whole school?

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Write a letter to your friend sharing your feelings and gratitude towards the soldiers and freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for our country.

Format

3 lines address in three lines

Leave a line

Dear Ria

 3 Paragraphs

With love /with best wishes 

Malini 

Have a Good day ahead!