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01. Grandfather's House

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Chapter: 01. Grandfather’s House

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A. Fill in the blanks with the correct words from the story.

Grandfather sat on a wooden seat looking at the ground.

In one corner there was a big fireplace with a table and a wooden chair near it.

Grandfather made the fire and then he cut a big piece of cheese.

The table was too high for Heidi.

The goats were coming down from the mountain.

B. Answer these questions with reference to the context.

“Where am I going to sleep, grandfather?” * a. Who is speaking to grandfather? * Heidi is speaking to grandfather. * b. Why did the speaker ask this? * Heidi asked this because she was new to Grandfather’s house and was curious to know where she would be sleeping. * c. What was grandfather’s reply? * Grandfather’s reply was, “Wherever you want.”

“What do you think it is, Heidi?” * a. Who is talking to Heidi here? * Grandfather is talking to Heidi here. * b. What are they talking about? * They are talking about the small chair that Grandfather built specifically for Heidi so she could reach the high table. * c. Did Heidi like the speaker’s idea? * Yes, Heidi liked the idea, as she cried, “It’s a chair for me! Because it’s so high!” showing her excitement and understanding.

C. Think and answer.

Heidi’s grandfather did quite a few things for her. Would you agree that building a relationship requires kindness and love? Give reasons for your answer.

Yes, I would definitely agree that building a relationship requires kindness and love. In the story, Grandfather, though initially silent, showed kindness through his actions: he put away Heidi’s things, made her a bed of hay, cooked her a meal, and even built her a custom chair. These acts, though simple, conveyed care and acceptance. Heidi, in turn, responded with joy and trust, demonstrating her budding affection. Without these acts of kindness and the underlying care they represent, it would be difficult for two people, especially a child and a new guardian, to form a strong and loving bond. Kindness creates comfort and safety, while love nurtures connection and belonging.

Heidi wakes up in the morning and feels that her surroundings are ‘gleaming with gold’. The story suggests that nature’s beauty is priceless when compared to material goods. Discuss your thoughts on this topic in class.

The phrase “gleaming with gold” when Heidi wakes up highlights how the natural beauty of the mountains, illuminated by the sun, feels immensely valuable and precious to her. This contrasts sharply with the idea of material goods. In Grandfather’s simple house, there are no luxuries, yet Heidi finds immense joy in the scent of hay, the sound of the wind, and the golden sunlight. This suggests that true richness isn’t found in expensive possessions, but in the experiences and sensory wonders that nature provides. Things like fresh air, sunlight, stunning views, and the simple act of living in harmony with the environment are often more fulfilling and enduring than anything money can buy. This idea encourages us to appreciate the natural world and find happiness in simplicity rather than constantly seeking more material wealth.

Word Wonder

Rewrite these sentences by changing the highlighted singular words to their plural forms.

The nurse looked after the sick persons.

The gardener picked up the dry leaves.

The thieves broke into the houses.

The sheep ran down the fields.

The farmers caught the rats.

Learn About Language

A. Fill in the blanks with a, an or the to complete this conversation.

Joseph: Are we having a general knowledge test? Lalit: Of course. It is on Thursday. Joseph: Let’s practise. Name an important river. Lalit: The Ganges is an important river in India. You tell me names of two more rivers. Joseph: That’s an easy answer! The Jamuna and the Gomti. Lalit: What about mountains?

Joseph: The tallest mountain in the world is Mount Everest. (Kundan joins Joseph and Lalit in the classroom. He was having an egg.) Kundan: What are you doing? Are you learning a poem? Joseph: No, we have a general knowledge test. Kundan: Oh, I see! I have an English test tomorrow.

B. Classify the words in the box as countable and uncountable nouns.

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