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4. She read a book .

5. The car drove down the road .

Let's Speak! Speaking Skills

Work in pair and discuss the following topic.

1. Mythologies and folklore are relevant in today’s world.

Take turns to talk about the pros and cons of the topic.

Listen and Discover Listening Skills

Listen to the following passage and answer the questions that follow.

1. What is the name of Ruskin Bond’s first novel, and in which year was it published?

2. Which prize did Ruskin Bond win in 1957 for his debut novel?
3. For which book did Ruskin Bond receive the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1992?

4. In which year was Ruskin Bond awarded the Padma Shri?

5. What are the names of the two prestigious civilian awards Ruskin Bond has received?

Writing Workshop Creative Skills

Write a short essay on “The Role of Folklore in Modern Society.’’

Building Better Me Self-awareness

How can understanding and discussing folklore from different cultures help improve your ability
to work effectively in a diverse team? Provide examples of how the lessons learned from these
stories can enhance teamwork and communication skills.

Go Beyond Creativity

Go to your school library and make a list of authors and books that you have at your school
library.

It will help in making teacher’s staff familiar with the range of resources available to them for
research, study, and leisure reading.

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