What a Bird Thought - Textual Notes
Let us do these activities before we read. (Page 85)
1. Look at the picture and discuss what you see in the picture with your teacher and classmates.
1. Think of a time when you worked hard. What did you do then? How did it help you? How did it make you feel? Also, discuss in groups.
Once, I worked hard for my exams. I studied my lessons every day and practised questions. My hard work helped me get better marks. I felt happy and proud of myself. I learned that working hard can help us do well.
2. Where are the places you see birds? What do you see the birds doing?
I see birds in trees, gardens, fields, and near ponds. They fly, sing, search for food, and build nests.
3. Do you want to fly like a bird? Why?
I want to fly like a bird to see the world.
4. What does a baby bird think about its world?
A baby bird thinks its world is new and exciting. It wants to explore, learn, fly, and see new places.
5. Read the sentences and replace the underlined words with their correct meanings.
at last, light, labour, fluttered
(a) The color of the feather was not dark but pale.
(b) The butterfly moved lightly and quickly onto the flower.
(c) Finally, I finished my bird painting after trying it many times.
(d) The pretty flowers were the prize for the gardener’s hardwork.
Answer:
(a) Pale – Light
(b) Moved Lightly and Quickly – Fluttered
(c) Finally – At Last
(d) Hard Work – Labour
Let us discuss (Page 87)
1. Re-read the poem. Identify the main idea of each stanza. There are two extra given.
(a) The bird steps out into the world.
(b) The bird lived happily in a small world.
(c) The bird becomes blind due to leaves.
(d) The bird flies away as an adult.
(e) The bird is unhappy with the straw nest.
(f) The bird lived in a cozy nest with its mother.
Answer:
(a) The bird becomes energetic as she grows and flies to discover things for herself.
(b) The bird lives happily and secures in her nest.
(c) The bird flies out of the nest and sits on another branch and can see only leaves and feels blinded by the leaves around her.
(d) As an adult she flies into the wide world.
(e) bird is unhappy.
(f) The bird is comfortable with her mother.
2. Look at the pictures (a) – (d) and write the matching line from the poem for each.
Answer:
(a) Round nest in shell.
(b) Nestled by mother.
(c) Blind by leaves.
(d) Steps out into the world.
3. Answer the following with a word from the poem and check the answers with your partner.
(a) What was the shape of the bird’s first house? _ O _ _ _
Round
(b) What was the bird’s second nest made of? _ _ R _ _
Straw
(c) What did the bird see when it came out of its nest? L _ _ _ E _
Leaves
(d) What did the bird do at the end? _ _ _ W
Flew
4. Now, recite the poem aloud along with your teacher and classmates.
Do it yourself.
Let us think and reflect (Page 88)
1. Write whether the following sentences are True or False.
(a) The bird changed its house two times.
True
(b) The neighbors tell the bird about the world.
False
2. Read the following lines from the poem and answer the questions given below.
(a) I thought the world was made of straw,
And nestled by my mother.
(i) Who lived in the nest along with the baby bird?
Mother Bird
(ii) Complete the following by choosing the correct option.
The bird thought the world was made of straw because __________.
(a) it lived in a straw hut
(b) its nest was made of straw ✔
(c) its mother fed straw to it
(d) there was straw all around
(iii) Which word tells us that the baby bird was warm and comfortable?
Nestled by the mother
(b) I said the world is made of leaves,
I have been very blind.
(i) Why did the bird think the world was made of leaves?
The bird thought that the world was made of leaves because she saw leaves all around her.
(ii) What does the set of words ‘I said’ mean?
(a) flew
(b) shouted
(c) spoke ✔
(d) cried
(iii) Fill in the blanks to complete the sentence.
The bird felt that it had been very blind because it could not __ __ __ the leaves from __ n __ __ __ e the nest.
See, Inside
3. Why did the baby bird think that its first world was small, round, and blue?
The baby bird was inside a small, round, blue shell.
4. Where did the bird go when it fluttered from its straw nest?
She flew out into the world to see and learn new things by herself.
5. What quality did the bird say it had when it flew away?
The bird grew up and became strong before it flew away.
6. Who do you think were the bird’s neighbors? Why do you think so? Discuss.
All the animals around her were like her neighbours because she would live with them.
Let us learn (Page 89)
1. Let us write some rhyming words. One has been done for you.
Now, complete a new stanza with rhyming words at the end of each line.
1. I fly high and I fly low,
But one thing I surely k __ __ __,
Whenever I wish to rest,
My little nest is the __ __ __t.
2. The poet uses words like ‘pale’, ‘blue’, ‘round’, ‘straw’, and ‘little’ to describe the bird’s nest. Read a few more describing words.
Pointed Green Thin Brown
Small Wooden Hanging Round
Now, use the describing words given in the box to create six sentences based on the given picture.
Sentences to describe the picture:
(a) A small bird built a small nest on a tree.
(b) The tree has green leaves.
(c) The nest is hanging.
(d) The entrance is round in shape.
(e) The bird is sitting near the entrance.
(f) The top of the nest is made of brown wood.
Let us listen (Page 90)
What A Bird Thought
I’m a parrot, my name is Paro,
My feathers are bright and they glow.
In the morning, I spread my wings,
Fly around and see wonderful things.
Come with me through the skies so blue,
To places old and places new.
Among the trees, where the breeze is light,
Many new stories, oh, what a sight!
You will listen to a short poem. As you listen, fill in the missing words. You can listen to the poem more than once.
I’m a parrot, my name is Paro,
My feathers are __ __ __ g __ __ and they glow.
In the morning, I spread my wings,
___ ___ ___ around and see wonderful things.
Come with me through the skies so ___ l ___ ___,
To places old and places new.
Among the ___ ___ e ___ ___, where the breeze is light,
Many new s t __ __ __ ___ s, oh, what a sight!
Answer:
I’m a parrot, my name is Paro,
My feathers are bright and they glow.
In the morning, I spread my wings,
fly around, and see wonderful things.
Come with me through the skies so blue.
To places old and places new.
Among the trees, where the breeze is light,
Many new stories, oh, what a sight!
Let us speak (Page 90)
Speak with your classmates about which bird you would like to be. Include the following points.
Which bird are you? [I am ……….…….]
Answer:
I am a peacock.
What do you look like? [I am ……….……. in color. I am a big/small bird. I have ……….…….].
I am a combination of beauty in colours. I am a big/small bird. I have a slender body.
Where do you live? [I live in ……….……. It is (where) ……….…….]
I live in beautiful green surroundings. It is (where) what I enjoy most.
What do you do during the day? [I ……….……. I also ……….…….]
I play with my mate. I also dance in the cloudy weather.
Do you have any message for humans? [I want to tell the humans ……….…….]
I want to tell the humans should take care of me and not demolish our homes.
Let us write (Page 91)
1. Read how the bird perceived its world.
My world was small, round, and light blue at first. After that, my world was warm and comfortable. It was made of straw. In this world, I could only see leaves whenever I stepped out. In the end, my world became big. It had the sky and the earth as a part of it.
At first, the bird’s world was a small, round, blue shell. Then, it became a warm nest. Later, it saw leaves. Finally, its world became big, with the sky and earth.
2. Now, discuss with your teacher and classmates how you think the world would look to the following.
(a) a baby
(b) a fish
(a) Baby: My world is full of loving family members. They care for me, feed me, play with me, and make me feel safe and happy.
(b) Fish: My world is the water. I swim with my friends, find food, and stay close to my family while avoiding bigger fish and fishing nets.
3. Now, write five sentences each, for both (a) and (b), in your notebooks. You can take help from the example given in 1.
(a) Baby
1. I live with my loving family.
2. My mother takes care of me.
3. Everyone plays with me and loves me.
4. I get food, toys, and many hugs.
5. I feel safe and happy with my family.
(b) Fish
1. I live in the water with my family.
2. I swim and play with other fish.
3. I eat small plants and worms.
4. I must stay away from big fish and fishing nets.
5. I love my watery home.
Let us explore (Page 91)
1. The bird’s first home was made of a shell. Later its home was among leaves and made of straw.
Look at your home carefully and make a list of all the materials it is made of.
My home is made of brick, cement, and iron.
Why do you think our homes are not made of straw?
We cannot make homes with straw because rain makes them wet and weak. Straw cannot hold our weight, and it can catch fire while cooking.
If you had to own a home of your choice, what would it look like and what materials would you like to use?
We use cement, bricks, wood, iron, etc. to build their homes.
How is a home different from a house? Discuss with your classmates and teacher.
A home is a place where you live comfortably with your family. A house is made of bricks or stones or mud. It is only a place for shelter.
Look at the list of some workers who build houses. Find out the work they do and write, as shown in the example. You can think of other workers and add them too.
Workers Their Work
Example: Mason Lays bricks and stones
2. Look at the different kinds of nests and homes the birds make. Have you seen any? Discuss these types of nests with your teacher and classmates.
Traditional Nest in a Tree
Description: A nest made of small sticks, leaves, and other plant parts. It is usually found on tree branches.
Birds: Robins, sparrows, and pigeons often make these nests.
Personal Observation: I have seen sparrows making nests between tree branches near my home.
Hanging Nest
Description: These nests hang from tree branches and are made of grass and other soft materials.
Birds: Weaver birds and orioles make these hanging nests.
Personal Observation: I find these nests interesting because they are carefully woven and hang from branches in green areas.
Cavity Nest
Description: A nest is made inside a hole in a tree trunk.
Birds: Woodpeckers, owls, and some parrots use these holes for their nests.
Personal Observation: These nests keep birds safe from enemies, rain, and strong winds.
Leaf Nest
Description: A nest made by joining or folding leaves together.
Birds: Tailorbirds and some warblers make these special nests.
Personal Observation: I find these nests interesting because birds use leaves cleverly and hide them among thick plants.
Discussion:
Types of Birds: We discussed which birds build different nests and how their nests suit their surroundings.
How They Build: We talked about how birds weave, stitch leaves, or use holes in trees to make nests.
This discussion helped me understand the different and interesting ways birds build homes for their young.
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