Chapter 2: Teamwork and Flying Together
5th StandardEnglish
Chapter Summary
Teamwork and Flying Together - Chapter Summary
# Teamwork and Flying Together
## Overview
This chapter includes a motivational poem “Teamwork” by Jan Nigro and a Panchatantra-inspired story “Flying Together” by Shiv Kumar. The chapter highlights the importance of working together, listening to wise advice, and acting in time to prevent problems. Activities in the chapter help learners build vocabulary, grammar skills, storytelling, and conversation skills.
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## Key Topics Covered
### 1. **Poem: Teamwork**
- **Theme**: Emphasizes how dreams can be achieved through collective effort.
- **Lines to Note**:
- “Teamwork, teamwork, together we can make our dream work.”
- “Sometimes it can be a big plus, when a you or a me becomes an us!”
- **Examples from Sports**:
- Basketball: No shooting without passing.
- Relay Race: Depends on passing the baton.
- **Moral**: A team effort is greater than individual action.
### 2. **Story: Flying Together**
- **Characters**: Flock of geese and a wise old bird.
- **Plot Summary**:
- A creeper starts growing near the tree where geese live.
- The wise bird advises cutting it, fearing danger from hunters.
- The geese ignore the advice.
- A hunter later uses the creeper to climb and trap the geese.
- With the wise bird’s help, the geese pretend to be dead, escape the hunter, and learn a lesson.
- **Moral**: Listen to wise advice and act on time to avoid trouble.
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## Activities and Skills Developed
### Rhyming and Vocabulary
- Rhyming practice with words like: beam-team, joy-toy, goal-whole.
- Vocabulary from story and poem: teamwork, hoop, baton, creeper, muttered, flapped.
### Grammar Practice
- **Contractions**:
- Examples: I am → I’m, we have → we’ve, cannot → can’t.
- **Prepositions**:
- in, on, at, from, into, with.
- E.g., “He noticed the creeper at the foot of the tree.”
### Reading Comprehension
- Wh- Questions like:
- Why did the geese cry for help?
- What advice did the wise bird give?
- What did the hunter do when he thought the geese were dead?
### Picture Composition
- Identify roles of workers (mason, carpenter, painter, etc.).
- Write a story about building a house showing teamwork.
### Think and Write
- Activities done alone vs. in groups.
- Importance of doing things on time.
- Proverbs discussed: “Unity is strength”, “Look before you leap”.
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## New Words and Definitions
| Word | Meaning (Simple English) |
|------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|
| Teamwork | Working together with others to complete a task |
| Baton | A small stick passed in a relay race |
| Creeper | A plant that grows by climbing on things |
| Flapped | Moved wings quickly up and down |
| Muttered | Spoke in a low voice, not clearly |
| Winding | Moving in a circular or twisting way |
| Geese | Large birds, plural of goose |
| Trapped | Caught and cannot escape |
| Contractions | Shortened form of words like “I’m” for “I am” |
| Proverbs | Short, wise sayings that teach a lesson |
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## Practice Questions
### Easy (3)
1. **What is teamwork?**
→ Working together to do something.
2. **Who helped the geese escape?**
→ The wise old bird.
3. **What did the hunter use to climb the tree?**
→ The creeper.
### Medium (2)
4. **Why should the baton be passed in a relay race?**
→ So the race can continue; it's a team effort.
5. **Why didn’t the geese destroy the creeper?**
→ They thought it was too small and harmless.
### Difficult (3)
6. **What message does the poem 'Teamwork' give about individual vs. group success?**
→ It tells us that success is better and easier when we work as a team rather than alone.
7. **Describe how the geese escaped from the net.**
→ They pretended to be dead, waited till they were thrown out, then flew away.
8. **What lesson can we learn from the geese’s mistake?**
→ We should listen to advice and act on it early to prevent danger.
### Very Difficult (2)
9. **Explain how the poem and story both highlight the theme of unity.**
→ The poem shows unity in sports like basketball and relay, while the story shows that acting together saved the geese’s lives.
10. **Do you think the geese would have been trapped if they had followed the old bird's advice? Why or why not?**
→ No, because destroying the creeper early would have prevented the hunter from climbing the tree.
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## Overview
This chapter includes a motivational poem “Teamwork” by Jan Nigro and a Panchatantra-inspired story “Flying Together” by Shiv Kumar. The chapter highlights the importance of working together, listening to wise advice, and acting in time to prevent problems. Activities in the chapter help learners build vocabulary, grammar skills, storytelling, and conversation skills.
---
## Key Topics Covered
### 1. **Poem: Teamwork**
- **Theme**: Emphasizes how dreams can be achieved through collective effort.
- **Lines to Note**:
- “Teamwork, teamwork, together we can make our dream work.”
- “Sometimes it can be a big plus, when a you or a me becomes an us!”
- **Examples from Sports**:
- Basketball: No shooting without passing.
- Relay Race: Depends on passing the baton.
- **Moral**: A team effort is greater than individual action.
### 2. **Story: Flying Together**
- **Characters**: Flock of geese and a wise old bird.
- **Plot Summary**:
- A creeper starts growing near the tree where geese live.
- The wise bird advises cutting it, fearing danger from hunters.
- The geese ignore the advice.
- A hunter later uses the creeper to climb and trap the geese.
- With the wise bird’s help, the geese pretend to be dead, escape the hunter, and learn a lesson.
- **Moral**: Listen to wise advice and act on time to avoid trouble.
---
## Activities and Skills Developed
### Rhyming and Vocabulary
- Rhyming practice with words like: beam-team, joy-toy, goal-whole.
- Vocabulary from story and poem: teamwork, hoop, baton, creeper, muttered, flapped.
### Grammar Practice
- **Contractions**:
- Examples: I am → I’m, we have → we’ve, cannot → can’t.
- **Prepositions**:
- in, on, at, from, into, with.
- E.g., “He noticed the creeper at the foot of the tree.”
### Reading Comprehension
- Wh- Questions like:
- Why did the geese cry for help?
- What advice did the wise bird give?
- What did the hunter do when he thought the geese were dead?
### Picture Composition
- Identify roles of workers (mason, carpenter, painter, etc.).
- Write a story about building a house showing teamwork.
### Think and Write
- Activities done alone vs. in groups.
- Importance of doing things on time.
- Proverbs discussed: “Unity is strength”, “Look before you leap”.
---
## New Words and Definitions
| Word | Meaning (Simple English) |
|------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|
| Teamwork | Working together with others to complete a task |
| Baton | A small stick passed in a relay race |
| Creeper | A plant that grows by climbing on things |
| Flapped | Moved wings quickly up and down |
| Muttered | Spoke in a low voice, not clearly |
| Winding | Moving in a circular or twisting way |
| Geese | Large birds, plural of goose |
| Trapped | Caught and cannot escape |
| Contractions | Shortened form of words like “I’m” for “I am” |
| Proverbs | Short, wise sayings that teach a lesson |
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## Practice Questions
### Easy (3)
1. **What is teamwork?**
→ Working together to do something.
2. **Who helped the geese escape?**
→ The wise old bird.
3. **What did the hunter use to climb the tree?**
→ The creeper.
### Medium (2)
4. **Why should the baton be passed in a relay race?**
→ So the race can continue; it's a team effort.
5. **Why didn’t the geese destroy the creeper?**
→ They thought it was too small and harmless.
### Difficult (3)
6. **What message does the poem 'Teamwork' give about individual vs. group success?**
→ It tells us that success is better and easier when we work as a team rather than alone.
7. **Describe how the geese escaped from the net.**
→ They pretended to be dead, waited till they were thrown out, then flew away.
8. **What lesson can we learn from the geese’s mistake?**
→ We should listen to advice and act on it early to prevent danger.
### Very Difficult (2)
9. **Explain how the poem and story both highlight the theme of unity.**
→ The poem shows unity in sports like basketball and relay, while the story shows that acting together saved the geese’s lives.
10. **Do you think the geese would have been trapped if they had followed the old bird's advice? Why or why not?**
→ No, because destroying the creeper early would have prevented the hunter from climbing the tree.
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Teamwork and Flying Together
Overview
This chapter includes a motivational poem “Teamwork” by Jan Nigro and a Panchatantra-inspired story “Flying Together” by Shiv Kumar. The chapter highlights the importance of working together, listening to wise advice, and acting in time to prevent problems. Activities in the chapter help learners build vocabulary, grammar skills, storytelling, and conversation skills.
Key Topics Covered
1. Poem: Teamwork
- Theme: Emphasizes how dreams can be achieved through collective effort.
- Lines to Note:
- “Teamwork, teamwork, together we can make our dream work.”
- “Sometimes it can be a big plus, when a you or a me becomes an us!”
- Examples from Sports:
- Basketball: No shooting without passing.
- Relay Race: Depends on passing the baton.
- Moral: A team effort is greater than individual action.
2. Story: Flying Together
- Characters: Flock of geese and a wise old bird.
- Plot Summary:
- A creeper starts growing near the tree where geese live.
- The wise bird advises cutting it, fearing danger from hunters.
- The geese ignore the advice.
- A hunter later uses the creeper to climb and trap the geese.
- With the wise bird’s help, the geese pretend to be dead, escape the hunter, and learn a lesson.
- Moral: Listen to wise advice and act on time to avoid trouble.
Activities and Skills Developed
Rhyming and Vocabulary
- Rhyming practice with words like: beam-team, joy-toy, goal-whole.
- Vocabulary from story and poem: teamwork, hoop, baton, creeper, muttered, flapped.
Grammar Practice
- Contractions:
- Examples: I am → I’m, we have → we’ve, cannot → can’t.
- Prepositions:
- in, on, at, from, into, with.
- E.g., “He noticed the creeper at the foot of the tree.”
Reading Comprehension
- Wh- Questions like:
- Why did the geese cry for help?
- What advice did the wise bird give?
- What did the hunter do when he thought the geese were dead?
Picture Composition
- Identify roles of workers (mason, carpenter, painter, etc.).
- Write a story about building a house showing teamwork.
Think and Write
- Activities done alone vs. in groups.
- Importance of doing things on time.
- Proverbs discussed: “Unity is strength”, “Look before you leap”.
New Words and Definitions
| Word | Meaning (Simple English) |
|---|---|
| Teamwork | Working together with others to complete a task |
| Baton | A small stick passed in a relay race |
| Creeper | A plant that grows by climbing on things |
| Flapped | Moved wings quickly up and down |
| Muttered | Spoke in a low voice, not clearly |
| Winding | Moving in a circular or twisting way |
| Geese | Large birds, plural of goose |
| Trapped | Caught and cannot escape |
| Contractions | Shortened form of words like “I’m” for “I am” |
| Proverbs | Short, wise sayings that teach a lesson |
Practice Questions
Easy (3)
-
What is teamwork?
→ Working together to do something. -
Who helped the geese escape?
→ The wise old bird. -
What did the hunter use to climb the tree?
→ The creeper.
Medium (2)
-
Why should the baton be passed in a relay race?
→ So the race can continue; it's a team effort. -
Why didn’t the geese destroy the creeper?
→ They thought it was too small and harmless.
Difficult (3)
-
What message does the poem 'Teamwork' give about individual vs. group success?
→ It tells us that success is better and easier when we work as a team rather than alone. -
Describe how the geese escaped from the net.
→ They pretended to be dead, waited till they were thrown out, then flew away. -
What lesson can we learn from the geese’s mistake?
→ We should listen to advice and act on it early to prevent danger.
Very Difficult (2)
-
Explain how the poem and story both highlight the theme of unity.
→ The poem shows unity in sports like basketball and relay, while the story shows that acting together saved the geese’s lives. -
Do you think the geese would have been trapped if they had followed the old bird's advice? Why or why not?
→ No, because destroying the creeper early would have prevented the hunter from climbing the tree.