NCERT Solutions for Ch 8 What a Bird Thought Class 6 English
Book Solutions1
Look at the picture and discuss what you see in the picture with your teacher and classmates.
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.
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• I worked hard in my studies.• I got good results.
• I was delighted.
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I see birds in parks, gardens, and on tree branches near my house. I often see them flying, chirping, building nests, and searching for food.3
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Yes, I would love to fly like a bird because it would be amazing to see the world from above and travel freely wherever I want.4
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A baby bird might think its world is small and confined to its nest, surrounded by leaves and branches. It might see its mother as its protector and provider.5
Read the sentences and replace the underlined words with their correct meanings.
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(a) Pale – Light(b) Moved Lightly and Quickly – Fluttered
(c) Finally – At Last
(d) Hard Work – Labour
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(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 cosy nest with its mother.
Answer
Stanza 1: (b) The bird lived happily in a small world.Stanza 2: (f) The bird lived in a cosy nest with its mother.
Stanza 3: (a) The bird steps out into the world.
Stanza 4: (d) The bird flies away as an adult.
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Look at the pictures (a)–(d) and write the matching line from the poem for each.
Answer
(a) "I thought the world was made of straw"(b) "I said the world is made of leaves"
(c) "I don’t know how the world is made"
(d) "I lived next in a little nest"
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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 _ _ _
(b) What was the bird’s second nest made of? _ _ R _ _
(c) What did the bird see when it came out of its nest? L _ _ _ E _
(d) What did the bird do at the end? _ _ _ W
Answer
(a) Round(b) Straw
(c) Leaves
(d) Flew
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Do this activity in the presence of your subject teacher.10
Write whether the following sentences are True or False.
(a) The bird changed its house two times.
(b) The neighbours tell the bird about the world.
Answer
(a) True(b) False
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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?
(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?
(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?
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.
Answer
(a) (i) The baby bird lived in the nest along with its mother.
(ii) its nest was made of straw
(iii) "Nestled"
(b) (i) The bird thought the world was made of leaves because when it fluttered out of its nest, it saw leaves all around.
(ii) c. spoke
(iii) See, Inside
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The baby was in the shell which was small round and blue.13
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The bird went beyond the tree when it fluttered from its straw nest.14
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The bird said it was "quite fit for grown-up labours."15
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The bird’s neighbours were likely other birds or animals living in the same tree or nearby. They were probably other creatures the bird observed while exploring its surroundings.16
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.
I fly high and I fly low,
But one thing I surely k __ __ __,
Whenever I wish to rest,
My little nest is the __ __ __t.
Answer
I fly high and I fly low,
But one thing I surely know,
Whenever I wish to rest,
My little nest is the best.
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The poet uses words like ‘pale’, ‘blue’, ‘round’, ‘straw’ and ‘little’ to describe the bird’s nest.
Read a few more describing words.
Now, use the describing words given in the box to create six sentences based on the given picture.
(a) ……………………………………
(b) ……………………………………
(c) ……………………………………
(d) ……………………………………
(e) ……………………………………
(f) …………………………………...
Answer
(a) The bird has green feathers.(b) The small bird is sitting on a thin branch.
(c) The nest is hanging on the brown tree.
(d) The wooden tree has pointed leaves.
(e) The bird's nest is round in shape.
(f) The leaves are green and pointed.
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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!
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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!
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Speak with your classmates about which bird you would like to be. Include the following points.
(i) Which bird are you? [I am ……….…….]
(ii) What do you look like? [I am ……….……. in color. I am a big/small bird. I have ……….…….].
(iii) Where do you live? [I live in ……….……. It is (where) ……….…….]
(iv) What do you do during the day? [I ……….……. I also ……….…….]
(v) Do you have any message for humans? [I want to tell the humans ……….…….]
Answer
(i) I am a peacock.(ii) I am a combination of beauty in colours. I am a big/small bird. I have a slender body.
(iii) I live in beautiful green surroundings. It is (where) what I enjoy most.
(iv) I play with my mate. I also dance in the cloudy weather.
(v) I want to tell the humans should take care of me and not demolish our homes.
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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.
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When the bird was a baby, she thought her nest was the world, where she was secure with her mother. Later when she grew the thought about the world changed to green leaves. She flew as an adult and found the world very, very big.21
(a) a baby
(b) a fish
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(a) Baby (Written in first person)I am surrounded by relatives, who love and care for me. Everybody gives me gifts, I love them. My mother feeds me on time. She kisses me and changes my clothes. I am the source of entertainment for all in my family.
(b) Fish
I live in the water and feed on water weeds and worms. I have my family and friends with whom I enjoy a lot. We move in groups from one place to another, but I need to be careful, not to get trapped in the fisherman’s net. I have to be also careful of the larger fishes that can feed on me. I love my home and my family.
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(a) A Baby
• My world is small, cozy, and filled with soft blankets and toys.
• I see the faces of my parents and they make me feel safe and loved.
• My world is made up of warm bottles of milk and gentle lullabies.
• As I grow, my world expands to include colorful picture books and playful sounds.
• Eventually, my world will include new places like the park and the neighborhood, where I can explore and learn.
(b) A Fish
• My world is a small, round tank filled with clear water and decorative pebbles.
• I see the shimmering light that filters through the water, creating beautiful patterns.
• My world is made of plants and tiny hiding places where I can rest.
• Whenever I swim to the surface, I see the faces of humans who feed me.
• In the end, my world includes the larger aquarium, where I can swim freely and explore new areas.
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(i) Look at your home carefully and make a list of all the materials it is made of.
(ii) Why do you think our homes are not made of straw?
(iii) If you had to own a home of your choice, what would it look like and what materials would you like to use?
(iv) How is a home different from a house? Discuss with your classmates and teacher.
(v) 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.
Answer
(i) My home is made of brick, cement, and iron.(ii) Our homes cannot be made of straw because they will get wet with the rain. It will be a weak house and will not be able to support our weight. We will not be able to cook our food as straws will catch fire easily.
(iii) People use cement, bricks, wood, iron, etc. to build their homes.
(iv) 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 shelter.
(v)
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Traditional Nest in a Tree
Description: A nest of twigs, leaves, and other plant materials. It is typically found in the branches of trees.
Birds: Common birds like robins, sparrows, and pigeons build such nests.
Personal Observation: It’s often built safely among the branches.
Hanging Nest
Description: These nests are suspended from branches and made of woven grass and other flexible materials.
Birds: Birds like weaver birds and orioles build these intricate, hanging nests.
Personal Observation: These nests are fascinating due to their intricate construction and are often found in areas with abundant vegetation.
Cavity Nest
Description: A nest is built inside a hole in a tree trunk.
Birds: Woodpeckers, owls, and some parrots use tree cavities for nesting.
Personal Observation: These nests provide excellent protection from predators and the elements. Have you seen any trees with holes that might be homes for birds?
Leaf Nest
Description: A nest made by stitching or folding leaves together.
Birds: Tailorbirds and some species of warblers build these unique nests.
Personal Observation: These nests are cleverly constructed using natural materials and can often be found in dense foliage.
Discussion with Classmates
Types of Birds: Discussion on the kinds of birds that build each nest and how their nesting habits suit their environments.
Construction Techniques: Talking about the different techniques birds use to build their nests, like weaving, stitching, or using cavities.
By discussing these nests, I’ll gain a better understanding of the diverse and fascinating ways birds create homes for their young.