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(a) What does the Happy Prince mean when he says his heart is made of
lead?
(b) Why is the Happy Prince crying despite being a beautiful statue with
gold and jewels?
2. The Prince was delighted, and they spent days together, making the city a

better place for its downtrodden citizens.
(a) How did the Happy Prince and the Swallow work together to improve
the city?

(b) What was the Prince’s reaction to the Swallow’s willingness to stay and
help?

Listening Well Listening for Understanding

E. Listen to a short paragraph on the importance of care and concern and
answer the questions that follow.

1. What do care and concern represent in one’s behaviour towards others?

2. How can small acts of kindness and thoughtful gestures make a difference in
someone’s life?

3. What kind of environment does care and concern create among people?
4. How do care and concern contribute to building strong relationships?

5. Why is it important to embrace these virtues in our daily interactions with
others?

Spell Well Discussion

F. Role Play: In pairs, assign a character from the story, such as the Happy Prince,
the Swallow, or one of the poor citizens. Create short dialogues or scenes based

on the interactions between these characters, emphasizing the themes of compas-

sion and empathy. Present your scenes in front of the class.

Fun wiith Grammar Literacy Skills

G. Here is given a list of vocabulary words from the story. Use them in sentences
of your own.

1. Gilded - ___________________________________________________________________

2. Sapphires - ________________________________________________________________

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