# Night

## Overview

In the poem “Night,” children learn about the daily transition from day to night through a simple and rhythmic verse. It explores the natural cycle of the Sun setting and rising, using imaginative curiosity. The chapter includes recitation, observation, language activities, and vocabulary enhancement. It encourages students to think, express their observations, and build phonics and word formation skills.

## Key Topics Covered

### 1. Let Us Recite (Poem: Night)

- **Poem Theme**: The poem talks about the Sun’s journey—shining during the day and disappearing at night behind a hill.
- **Lines Overview**:

- The speaker wonders where the Sun goes at night.
- Describes sunset and the dark, still world.
- Ends with waking up to a shining Sun the next morning.

- **Learning Objective**: To engage children with the natural pattern of day and night and express wonder poetically.

### 2. Let Us Think (Comprehension and Discussion)

- **Questions about the Poem**:

1. Where does the Sun go after the day ends?
2. Which things need the Sun and why? (e.g., sunflower, plants, children)
3. What do you see in the sky besides the Sun?

- **Creative Thinking Prompts**:

- Discuss colours of sunrise and sunset.
- Observe the night sky (stars, moon).
- Talk about morning feelings.
- Imagine a day without the Sun.

### 3. Let Us Do (Game-Based Activity)

- **Game**: _I Spy_

- Children play by guessing objects in the room using visual clues.
- Encourages observation, vocabulary recall, and turn-taking.

- **Learning Objective**: To enhance vocabulary and listening skills in an interactive way.

### 4. Let Us Speak (Phonics Practice)

- **Blended Sound Practice**:

- Focus on words starting with **sp**, **st**, **sk**.
- Examples: _spy, stars, sky, storm, store, spoon, spin, skate_.

- **Objective**: Improve pronunciation through phonics drills using blends.

### 5. Let Us Learn (Word Recognition and Word Building)

- **Activity A**: Identify words related to the sky.

- Circle words like _Stars, Storm, Moon, Rain, Clouds, Rainbow, Sun_.

- **Activity B**: Form compound words using “Sun”.

- Examples: _sunlight, sunflower, sunrise, sunset, sunglasses, Sunday, sunrays_.

- **Objective**: Reinforce understanding of natural phenomena and vocabulary through word building.

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### New Terms

| Term | Definition |
| ------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| wonder | To feel curious or amazed about something |
| distant | Far away |
| peep | To appear slightly or begin to be seen |
| spy | To notice or see something (usually carefully or secretly) |
| storm | A period of very bad weather with strong wind and rain |
| rainbow | An arc of colours seen in the sky when the sun shines after rain |
| blend | A combination of two sounds spoken together (like sp, st, sk in phonics) |
| sunrise | When the Sun comes up in the morning |
| sunset | When the Sun goes down in the evening |
| guess | To try to answer or find something without being sure |

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### Practice Questions

#### Easy (3)

1. **What happens when the Sun goes behind the hill?**
**Answer**: The world becomes dark and still.
**Explanation**: The poem describes sunset as the Sun going down and darkness following.

2. **When does the speaker go to sleep?**
**Answer**: After the Sun sets and it becomes dark.
**Explanation**: The poem mentions going to bed when it gets dark.

3. **What shines down in the morning?**
**Answer**: The Sun.
**Explanation**: The speaker wakes up to see the Sun shining.

#### Medium (2)

4. **Why do you think the sunflower needs the Sun?**
**Answer**: Because sunflowers grow towards sunlight for energy.
**Explanation**: Plants use sunlight to make food through photosynthesis.

5. **Name two things you see in the night sky.**
**Answer**: Stars and Moon.
**Explanation**: These are visible when the Sun sets.

#### Difficult (3)

6. **What might happen if the Sun never comes out?**
**Answer**: It would remain dark and cold, and plants and people may not survive well.
**Explanation**: Sunlight is essential for warmth, light, and plant growth.

7. **How does the speaker feel in the morning when the Sun shines?**
**Answer**: Happy and fresh to start the day.
**Explanation**: Morning light makes people feel energetic.

8. **Give three words from the poem that describe time.**
**Answer**: Day, night, morning.
**Explanation**: These words indicate different parts of the day.

#### Very Difficult (2)

9. **Why does the poet use the word 'wonder' in the first line?**
**Answer**: To show curiosity about where the Sun goes at night.
**Explanation**: “Wonder” expresses the poet’s child-like imagination.

10. **Can you write a short line or two imagining what the Moon says to the Sun at night?**
**Answer**: "Goodnight Sun, it's my time to glow and shine."
**Explanation**: This imaginative answer builds creative expression.

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