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Critical & Analytical
Think Well Thinking
C. Think and Answer.
1. Reflect on the theme of pride and rivalry in the story. How does it drive the
initial conflict, and how is it ultimately resolved?
2. If you were in Swaminathan’s position, how would you have approached the
situation between Mani and Rajam? What advice would you have given them?
D. Answer these questions with reference to context.
Nallappa’s Grove stood a few yards before them. It was past six and the
traffic for the day between the banks was over. The usual evening crowd
was far behind them. Swaminathan and Mani were squatting on the sand.
They were Silent.
1. What is the significance of Nallappa’s Grove in the story?
2. Describe the atmosphere and setting during this scene by the river.
Listening Well Active Listening
E. Listening: Listen to a short poem on unbreakable bonds and write all the rhyming
words that appear in the poem.
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Spell Well Role Play
F. Role Play Dialogue: Divide the class into pairs and assign each pair a specific
scene or conversation from the story. Ask them to re-enact the dialogue
between Rajam, Mani, and Swaminathan.
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