Vidyaarambham Karissyaami Siddhir-Bhavatu Me Sadaa ||

Meaning:
Salutations to Devi Saraswati, who is the giver of boons and fulfiller of wishes,

O Devi, when I begin my studies, please bestow on me the capacity of right understanding, always.

 

2)    An ecosystem is a community of plants, animals and smaller organisms that live, feed, reproduce and interact in the same area or environment. 

3)    Yes, it is possible that all elements of an Eco-system stay in balance with each in a sustainable ecosystem.

4)    A forest is an example of an ecosystem.

Activity 2
Questions 1 - 5
1. 24 cm = 2 x (7 cm + 5 cm)
2. 24 cm = 2 x (10 cm + 2 cm)
3. 18 cm = 2 x (6 cm + 3 cm)
4. 10 cm = 2 x (2 cm + 3 cm)
5. 16 cm = 2 x (5 cm + 3 cm)

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Solve problems in Perimeter 

Questions 1 - 5
1. Perimeter of the pool = 
2 x (length + breadth)
2 x (20 m + 15 m)
70 m
2. Perimeter = 88 m
Length = 24 m
Perimeter/ 2 - Length
88 m / 2 - 24 m
Breadth = 44 m - 24 m
=20 m
3. Perimeter = 60 m
Length = 14 m
Perimeter/ 2 - Length
60 m / 2 - 14 m
Breadth = 30 m - 14 m
=16 m
4. Perimeter of Photograph= 
side x 4
10 cm x 4 = 40 cm
Perimeter of frame = 
side x 4
12 m x 4 = 48 m
48 m - 40 m = 8 m
5. width = 58 cm / 2  = 29 cm
Perimeter = 2 x (Length + Width)
= 2 x (58 cm + 29 cm)
= 2 x 87 cm
= 174 cm

Page 273 Chapter Review 

Questions 1 - 5 
1. Perimeter = side +side +side +side = 7 cm + 5 cm + 15 cm + 8 cm
= 35 cm
2. Perimeter= 96 cm
Perimeter= Perimeter/ 4
Perimeter= 96 cm/4 = 24 cm
3. Perimeter Rectangle = 22 cm
Length = 7 cm  Breadth= 4 cm
4. Perimeter = 2 x (Length + Width)
 2 x ( 30.5 m + 15.25 m)
= 2 x 45.75
= 91.5 m
5. Missing side = 12 cm + 4 cm
= 16 cm
Perimeter of Shape= 4 cm + 9 cm+ 16 cm + 4 cm + 12 cm + 5 cm 
= 50 cm

Page 159. Exercise 8.1
1. Pronoun: she
Noun reference: Alice
2. Pronoun: they
Noun reference: doors
3. Pronoun: it
Noun reference: refridgerator
4. Pronoun: I
Noun reference: Tony
5. Pronoun: you
Noun reference: Kathy
6. Pronoun: him
Noun reference: Sanjay
7. Pronoun: it
Noun reference: book
8. Pronoun: them
Noun reference: cats
9. Pronoun: it
Noun reference: car
10. Pronoun: you
Noun reference: students
11. Pronoun: it
Noun reference: camel
12. Pronoun: she
Noun reference: female lion
13. Pronoun: she
Noun reference: ship
14. Pronoun: They
Noun reference: Birds
15. Pronoun: he
Noun reference: thief

A Collage is a piece of art made by sticking various different materials such as photographs and pieces of paper or fabric on to a backing.

A collage may sometimes include magazine and newspaper clippings, ribbons, paint, bits of colored or handmade papers, portions of other artwork or texts, photographs and other found objects, glued to a piece of paper or canvas. 

The origins of collage can be traced back hundreds of years, but this technique made a dramatic reappearance in the early 20th century as an art form of novelty.

The term Papier collé was coined by both Georges Braque and Pablo Picasso in the beginning of the 20th century when collage became a distinctive part of modern art.

View the link below to make your collage:

https://youtu.be/sLooH5Y_Rk8

2. Why do you think someone will make a collage?
Someone will want to make a collage because
- it is fun.
- to have memories
- to communicate information to others.

3. Name one famous artist mentioned in the passage.
One famous artist mentioned in the pasaage:
- Georges Braque 
- Pablo Picasso 

4. Where can you display your collage?
I can display my collage in the living area or the kitchen.
I can display my collage in a museum.
I can display my collage in our virtual classroom.

5. In your own words explain how you will make a collage?
I can make a collage by;
Firstly, use a vibrant background.
I will use picture and art supplies to decorate the backgraound.

6. Why do you think a hyperlink was provided?
A hyperlink was used to teach others how to make a collage.

7. Imagine you were a magazine artist, use the link to create a collage of your choice.
Stick a collage that was made by a student.

8. Who coined the term ‘Papier collé’?
The term Papier collé was coined by both Georges Braque and Pablo Picasso.

Topic: Gracious Gratitude 

Prompt:
Write a story ending with the line:
"Thank God the day was over!"
You may include descriptive details about:
- Any sights, sounds, smells and tastes you experience
- What happened on the day?
- Your feelings
- How the day ended?

 Eating a healthy diet is not about strict limitations, staying unrealistically thin, or depriving yourself of the foods you love. Rather, it’s about feeling great, having more energy, improving your health, and boosting your mood.
 
You don’t need to eliminate certain categories of food from your diet, but rather select the healthiest options from each category.

Protein gives you the energy to get up and go—and keep going—while also supporting mood and cognitive function. Too much protein can be harmful to people with kidney disease, but the latest research suggests that many of us need more high-quality protein, especially as we age. That doesn’t mean you have to eat more animal products—a variety of plant-based sources of protein each day can ensure your body gets all the essential protein it needs.

Fat. Not all fat is the same. While bad fats can wreck your diet and increase your risk of certain diseases, good fats protect your brain and heart. In fact, healthy fats—such as omega-3s—are vital to your physical and emotional health. 

Fibre. Eating foods high in dietary fibre (grains, fruit, vegetables, nuts, and beans) can help you stay regular and lower your risk for heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.

Switching to a healthy diet doesn’t have to be an all or nothing proposition. You don’t have to be perfect, you don’t have to completely eliminate foods you enjoy, and you don’t have to change everything all at once.

 Moderation in essence, it means eating only as much food as your body needs. You should feel satisfied at the end of a meal, but not stuffed. For many of us, moderation means eating less than we do now. But it doesn’t mean eliminating the foods you love. Eating bacon for breakfast once a week, for example, could be considered moderation if you follow it with a healthy lunch and dinner—but not if you follow it with a box of donuts and a sausage pizza.

 
 Adapted from:
 https://www.helpguide.org/articles/healthy-eating/healthy-eating.htm

1.     Using details in the passage, state what is eating in moderation?

2.    Why do you think you need to eat healthy foods?

3.    Where can you find more details about this topic according to the passage?

4.    Write two words or phrases that emphasises the importance of eating fats?

5.    Why do you need to eat fibre?

6.    Name one food group that was not mentioned in the passage.

Robert Louis Stevenson 
(1850-1894)

Great is the sun, and wide he goes
 Through empty heaven without repose;
 And in the blue and glowing days
 More thick than rain he showers his rays.

Though closer still the blinds we pull
 To keep the shady parlour cool,
 Yet he will find a 🤬 or two
 To slip his golden fingers through.

The dusty attic spider-clad,
 He, through the keyhole, maketh glad;
 And through the broken edge of tiles,
 Into the laddered hay-loft smiles.

Meantime his golden face around
 He bares to all the garden ground,
 And sheds a warm and glittering look
 Among the ivy's inmost nook.

Above the hills, along the blue,
 Round the bright air with footing true,
 To please the child, to paint the rose,
 The gardener of the World, he goes.

The poet used the expression ’wide he goes’ because the sun travels all around and showers its light on Earth.

2.       Why are the blinds closed? 

The blinds were closed to keep the sunlight out of the room and to keep the room cool.

3.       What does the sun do when this happens? 

The sun finds its way to enter the room through a narrow crack to warm up the room.

4.       Do you think the sun is welcomed in the attic? 

Yes, I think the sun is welcomed in the attic.

5.       What line in the poem supports your answer to question four?

This line in the poem supports my answer to question four;

 ‘He, through the keyhole, maketh glad;

6.    Where does the sun shed the warm and glittering look?

The sun shed the warm and glittering look among the ivy's deepest corner.

7.    How does the sun 'please the child'? 

The sun pleases the child by painting the sky in beautiful shades of red and making everything bright and sparkling.

8.    Why do you think the sun is called the 'gardener of the world'?

The sun is called 'gardener of the world' because both plants and animals need the sun as a source of energy. Due to the presence of the sun during summer, all plants bloom and flourish whereas in autumn and winter the leaves fall because the sun isn’t as powerful as it is in summer.

9.    What do you think the poet meant by empty heaven? 

Empty heaven means the sky is blue and there are less clouds in the cloudless sky.

10.  Why did he shower his rays during the blue and glowing days? He showered his rays during the blue and glowing days because there are less clouds in the sky during those days.

 |  Physical fitness is a pre-requisite for experiencing a satisfying and fruitful life full of joys and fulfilment. Barring a small minority, most humans are healthy when they are young. By the time they are in their teens, their interests and tastes start to surface. Some like to read and write. Others develop talents that they discover in themselves. The concern about settling in a job that brings a good salary is the primary objective for most people. Other than for the exceptionally talented, this means a dreary existence where financial security is given greater importance than one's own personal enjoyment.
 
 Up until the recent past, rest and recreation were viewed by many as irresponsible and self-indulging. It was opined to be an expression of selfishness, with hardly any economic benefit. This evaluation was proven to be fallacious with the discovery of stress as a malady. When people started to `feel tired' even in the absence of physical exertion it made doctors and scientists wonder about the phenomenon.
 
 Previously, stress was nearly always viewed as beneficial as it made people rise up to challenges and even become creative. The normal remedy to being tired is to rest. Doctors started to ask why a person in a sedentary job, with little physical exertion could feel abnormally tired.
 
 Studies showed that those with hobbies and those who indulged in physical activity that resulted in bodily tiredness were less `stressed. The importance of rest and recreation thus came into consideration as a remedy for stress.
 
 Today, attitudes have changed to such an extent that rest and recreation are now considered essentials to a healthy and satisfying existence. Sports, games and other forms of physical exertion are now identified as absolutely necessary for a healthy body and hence a healthy mind. For the first time in human history, mental health has been given an equal footing to physical health.
 
 This has led to the emergence of various sciences that deal exclusively with a person's mental health. Gone are the days when `mentally imbalanced' meant `stark raving mad. Today, mental imbalance is accepted as a natural phenomenon and is more often than not addressed by counselling, by qualified professionals. Traumatic experiences like grief, disease, natural and unnatural disaster (like financial ruin due to various reasons) are all treated successfully with psychological counselling. It helps victims in such stressful situations to recover from their bad experiences in a shorter space of time and become productive, self-respecting, respectable citizens again.
 
 The parameters to physical and mental balance have been clearly identified. They are regular physical examinations, a proper balance of rest and recreation, contact with loved ones, friendship and companionship. Today, being employed no longer just means being present to do one's work each day. Today, being employed also means having annual medical check-ups, eating right, being involved in physically exertive activities, attending seminars to enhance one's mental training and attending annual dinners.

1.     Why is physical fitness important?
Physical fitness is important because it is healthy for your body and mind. It is also important for a good well- being.

2.    Explain what are attitudes?
Attitudes are emotions such as anger, sadness and excitement. An attitude is a person’s  behavior.

3.    Where can you do physical fitness activities during a pandemic?
Physical fitness activities can be done at home during a pandemic.

4.    Name three traumatic experiences mentioned in the passage.
Three traumatic experiences mentioned in the passage are:
Grief
Diseases 
Stress
Natural and Unnatural Disasters 

5.    What are the parameters of physical and mental balance mentioned in the last paragraph?
The parameters of physical and mental balance mentioned in the last paragraph are:
Regular physical examinations 
A proper balance of rest and recreation 
Contact with loved ones

6.    What are some hobbies that you can engage in that allow you to do some physical activity.
Some hobbies I can engage in are:
Riding my bicycle 
Skating 
Running 
Playing indoor games
Dancing 

2.    Why do you think you need to eat healthy foods?
I think, you need to eat healthy foods because you need to stay healthy and fit.

3.    Where can you find more details about this topic according to the passage?
You can find more details about this topic according to the passage by using the hyperlink provided.

4.    Write two words or phrases that emphasises the importance of eating fats?
Two words or phrases that emphasises the importance of eating fats are:
1. Good fats protect your brain and heart.
2. Healthy fats—such as omega-3s—are vital to your physical and emotional health. 

5.    Why do you need to eat fibre?
 You need to eat foods high in dietary fibre (grains, fruit, vegetables, nuts, and beans) because it can help you stay regular and lower your risk for heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.

6.    Name one food group that was not mentioned in the passage.
One food group that was not mentioned in the passage was Carbohydrates.

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Please send me the pictures of your work.

A possessive pronoun is a part of speech that attributes ownership to someone or something. Like any other pronoun, it substitutes a noun phrase and can prevent its repetition. For example, in the phrase, "These glasses are mine, not yours", the words "mine" and "yours" are possessive pronouns and stand for "my glasses" and "your glasses," respectively.

Examples

house

This is our house. It's ours.

This is my bedroom. It's mine.

This is my brother's bike. It's his.

Possessive Pronoun
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Exercises 8.6 and 8.7

Read the teaching point in the textbook.
Please view the link below:

1. What is the title of the chart?

The title of the chart is:

‘The Global State of Agriculture’

2. Why do you think Agriculture is important?

I thing Agriculture is important because the growing of crops and rearing of livestock is important to people.

3. Why are women less productive than men according to the chart?

Women less productive than men according to the chart because of less access to land, water, seeds and credit.

4. How can you encourage young people to become more active in agriculture?

You encourage young people to become more active in agriculture by:

Showing them the importance of Agriculture at a young age, to encourage them to value it and participate.

Educating them.

Providing financial aid.

5. Who do you think is responsible for developing agriculture in your country?

I think, the farmers, the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, the Minister of Agriculture are responsible for developing agriculture in my country.

Questions 1 - 20

Questions 1 - 18

Section 2:
Comprehension 
Read Aloud: Pupil

Passage

Read Aloud: Teacher

Poem and Graphic Chart

Questions: 19 - 36

Topic: The Defeat of the Dragon

Prompt:

write a story which includes the following line:
"I froze when I heard someone, or something, shuffling around outside."
Include descriptive details about:
How you reacted?
What you felt during the experience?
How this experience ended?

Padma naabham suresham

Vish-waa-dhaaram gagana sadrisham

Megha varanam shu-bhaangam

Lakshmi- kaantam kamala nayanam 

yogi bhir dhyaana gamyam

Vande Vishnu bhava bhaya haram

sarva lokai ķanaatham.

I bow to Lord Vishnu, the dispeller of the fear of the world, the one lord of all dominions, the embodiment of peace, who reclines on the throne provided by the king of serpents, whose inner-most thoughts like a lotus in his navel gave rise to all knowledge through the Creator, the one support of all the universe, who encompasses all like the sky, whose hue is like that of rain-heavy clouds, whose form is matchless, who is the Lord of Lakshmi, whose eyes are like lotuses and who is the object of meditation of the Yogis.

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Padma naabham suresham

Vish-waa-dhaaram gagana sadrisham

Megha varanam shu-bhaangam

Lakshmi- kaantam kamala nayanam 

yogi bhir dhyaana gamyam

Vande Vishnu bhava bhaya haram

sarva lokai ķanaatham.

I bow to Lord Vishnu, the dispeller of the fear of the world, the one lord of all dominions, the embodiment of peace, who reclines on the throne provided by the king of serpents, whose inner-most thoughts like a lotus in his navel gave rise to all knowledge through the Creator, the one support of all the universe, who encompasses all like the sky, whose hue is like that of rain-heavy clouds, whose form is matchless, who is the Lord of Lakshmi, whose eyes are like lotuses and who is the object of meditation of the Yogis.

Padma naabham suresham

Vish-waa-dhaaram gagana sadrisham

Megha varanam shu-bhaangam

Lakshmi- kaantam kamala nayanam 

yogi bhir dhyaana gamyam

Vande Vishnu bhava bhaya haram

sarva lokai ķanaatham.

I bow to Lord Vishnu, the dispeller of the fear of the world, the one lord of all dominions, the embodiment of peace, who reclines on the throne provided by the king of serpents, whose inner-most thoughts like a lotus in his navel gave rise to all knowledge through the Creator, the one support of all the universe, who encompasses all like the sky, whose hue is like that of rain-heavy clouds, whose form is matchless, who is the Lord of Lakshmi, whose eyes are like lotuses and who is the object of meditation of the Yogis.

Padma naabham suresham

Vish-waa-dhaaram gagana sadrisham

Megha varanam shu-bhaangam

Lakshmi- kaantam kamala nayanam 

yogi bhir dhyaana gamyam

Vande Vishnu bhava bhaya haram

sarva lokai ķanaatham.

I bow to Lord Vishnu, the dispeller of the fear of the world, the one lord of all dominions, the embodiment of peace, who reclines on the throne provided by the king of serpents, whose inner-most thoughts like a lotus in his navel gave rise to all knowledge through the Creator, the one support of all the universe, who encompasses all like the sky, whose hue is like that of rain-heavy clouds, whose form is matchless, who is the Lord of Lakshmi, whose eyes are like lotuses and who is the object of meditation of the Yogis.

Padma naabham suresham

Vish-waa-dhaaram gagana sadrisham

Megha varanam shu-bhaangam

Lakshmi- kaantam kamala nayanam 

yogi bhir dhyaana gamyam

Vande Vishnu bhava bhaya haram

sarva lokai ķanaatham.

I bow to Lord Vishnu, the dispeller of the fear of the world, the one lord of all dominions, the embodiment of peace, who reclines on the throne provided by the king of serpents, whose inner-most thoughts like a lotus in his navel gave rise to all knowledge through the Creator, the one support of all the universe, who encompasses all like the sky, whose hue is like that of rain-heavy clouds, whose form is matchless, who is the Lord of Lakshmi, whose eyes are like lotuses and who is the object of meditation of the Yogis.

Story Writing 

Topic: A Memorable Experience 

Prompt:

 A time, no long ago, there lived a poor child. This child’s parent used to encourage the sale of mouthwatering hot chocolate on the streets of Port of Spain. It was New Year’s Eve and it was terribly cold out there....

Write a story on the events that followed.

Report Writing 

Topic: A Foreign Visit

Prompt:

You were in a foreign land. You went to represent your school internationally. Write a report to your principal explaining what happened.

You may include the following information:

- Time, date and place the incident occurred

- What happened during the incident

- The outcome

Report Writing 

Topic: School Cleanliness 

Prompt:

As the class prefect, write a report to your principal, on the “Keep Your School Clean Campaign” in which your class participated.

You may include the following information:

- Time, date and place the event occurred

- What happened during the event

- The outcome

Report Writing 

Topic: A Cricket Match

Prompt:

As the Captain of your cricket team, write a report to your teacher, on a recent cricket match.

You may include the following information:

- Time, date and place the event occurred

- What happened during the event

- The outcome

Report Writing

Topic: Local Heroes

Prompt:

As the class prefect, write a report to your principal, on “Heroes from Trinidad and Tobago,” in which your class participated.

You may include the following information:

- Time, date and place the event occurred

- What happened during the event 

The outcome

Padma naabham suresham

Vish-waa-dhaaram gagana sadrisham

Megha varanam shu-bhaangam

Lakshmi- kaantam kamala nayanam 

yogi bhir dhyaana gamyam

Vande Vishnu bhava bhaya haram

sarva lokai ķanaatham.

I bow to Lord Vishnu, the dispeller of the fear of the world, the one lord of all dominions, the embodiment of peace, who reclines on the throne provided by the king of serpents, whose inner-most thoughts like a lotus in his navel gave rise to all knowledge through the Creator, the one support of all the universe, who encompasses all like the sky, whose hue is like that of rain-heavy clouds, whose form is matchless, who is the Lord of Lakshmi, whose eyes are like lotuses and who is the object of meditation of the Yogis.

Padma naabham suresham

Vish-waa-dhaaram gagana sadrisham

Megha varanam shu-bhaangam

Lakshmi- kaantam kamala nayanam 

yogi bhir dhyaana gamyam

Vande Vishnu bhava bhaya haram

sarva lokai ķanaatham.

I bow to Lord Vishnu, the dispeller of the fear of the world, the one lord of all dominions, the embodiment of peace, who reclines on the throne provided by the king of serpents, whose inner-most thoughts like a lotus in his navel gave rise to all knowledge through the Creator, the one support of all the universe, who encompasses all like the sky, whose hue is like that of rain-heavy clouds, whose form is matchless, who is the Lord of Lakshmi, whose eyes are like lotuses and who is the object of meditation of the Yogis.

Where do plants mainly receive their nutrients from?

Plant Nutrition:

Plants require nutrients for healthy growth and development. Thus, plants acquire nutrients either in abundance or in small quantities. Macro nutrients include nutrients required in large quantity like nitrogen, hydrogen, carbon among others. Whereas, nutrients required in small quantities identify as micronutrients and include calcium and magnesium.

Answer and Explanation:

Plants acquire both micronutrients and macronutrients from the soil through the aid of roots. Thus, different plants adapt to various root structures for maximum nutrients absorption.


2. Question:

What is corn production?

Corn:

Corn is a type of grass that was first domesticated by Native Americans in Central America. It is an important source of food in many parts of the world, including the United States. Corn is not only eaten as is, but is used to make several other products, including corn oil.

Answer and Explanation:

Corn production refers to the amount of corn grown by a given entity. 

3. How to plant corn?
View the video on a corn growing guide.

Padma naabham suresham

Vish-waa-dhaaram gagana sadrisham

Megha varanam shu-bhaangam

Lakshmi- kaantam kamala nayanam 

yogi bhir dhyaana gamyam

Vande Vishnu bhava bhaya haram

sarva lokai ķanaatham.

I bow to Lord Vishnu, the dispeller of the fear of the world, the one lord of all dominions, the embodiment of peace, who reclines on the throne provided by the king of serpents, whose inner-most thoughts like a lotus in his navel gave rise to all knowledge through the Creator, the one support of all the universe, who encompasses all like the sky, whose hue is like that of rain-heavy clouds, whose form is matchless, who is the Lord of Lakshmi, whose eyes are like lotuses and who is the object of meditation of the Yogis.

Write a paragraph about the poem

Padma naabham suresham

Vish-waa-dhaaram gagana sadrisham

Megha varanam shu-bhaangam

Lakshmi- kaantam kamala nayanam 

yogi bhir dhyaana gamyam

Vande Vishnu bhava bhaya haram

sarva lokai ķanaatham.

I bow to Lord Vishnu, the dispeller of the fear of the world, the one lord of all dominions, the embodiment of peace, who reclines on the throne provided by the king of serpents, whose inner-most thoughts like a lotus in his navel gave rise to all knowledge through the Creator, the one support of all the universe, who encompasses all like the sky, whose hue is like that of rain-heavy clouds, whose form is matchless, who is the Lord of Lakshmi, whose eyes are like lotuses and who is the object of meditation of the Yogis.

Padma naabham suresham

Vish-waa-dhaaram gagana sadrisham

Megha varanam shu-bhaangam

Lakshmi- kaantam kamala nayanam 

yogi bhir dhyaana gamyam

Vande Vishnu bhava bhaya haram

sarva lokai ķanaatham.

I bow to Lord Vishnu, the dispeller of the fear of the world, the one lord of all dominions, the embodiment of peace, who reclines on the throne provided by the king of serpents, whose inner-most thoughts like a lotus in his navel gave rise to all knowledge through the Creator, the one support of all the universe, who encompasses all like the sky, whose hue is like that of rain-heavy clouds, whose form is matchless, who is the Lord of Lakshmi, whose eyes are like lotuses and who is the object of meditation of the Yogis.

Padma naabham suresham

Vish-waa-dhaaram gagana sadrisham

Megha varanam shu-bhaangam

Lakshmi- kaantam kamala nayanam 

yogi bhir dhyaana gamyam

Vande Vishnu bhava bhaya haram

sarva lokai ķanaatham.

I bow to Lord Vishnu, the dispeller of the fear of the world, the one lord of all dominions, the embodiment of peace, who reclines on the throne provided by the king of serpents, whose inner-most thoughts like a lotus in his navel gave rise to all knowledge through the Creator, the one support of all the universe, who encompasses all like the sky, whose hue is like that of rain-heavy clouds, whose form is matchless, who is the Lord of Lakshmi, whose eyes are like lotuses and who is the object of meditation of the Yogis.

Padma naabham suresham

Vish-waa-dhaaram gagana sadrisham

Megha varanam shu-bhaangam

Lakshmi- kaantam kamala nayanam 

yogi bhir dhyaana gamyam

Vande Vishnu bhava bhaya haram

sarva lokai ķanaatham.

I bow to Lord Vishnu, the dispeller of the fear of the world, the one lord of all dominions, the embodiment of peace, who reclines on the throne provided by the king of serpents, whose inner-most thoughts like a lotus in his navel gave rise to all knowledge through the Creator, the one support of all the universe, who encompasses all like the sky, whose hue is like that of rain-heavy clouds, whose form is matchless, who is the Lord of Lakshmi, whose eyes are like lotuses and who is the object of meditation of the Yogis.

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Read the teaching points 

Complete the following:

Pages 307 to 308

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Read the teaching points 

Complete the following:

Pages 309 
Activity 1

Pages 309 

Activity 2

English Grammar

Chapter 10
Pages 191 and 192

Complete Exercise 10.4 and 10.5

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Story Writing 

Topic: A Memorable Experience 

Prompt:

 A time, no long ago, there lived a poor child. This child’s parent used to encourage the sale of mouthwatering hot chocolate on the streets of Port of Spain. It was New Year’s Eve and it was terribly cold out there....

Write a story on the events that followed.

Report Writing 

Topic: A Foreign Visit

Prompt:

You were in a foreign land. You went to represent your school internationally. Write a report to your principal explaining what happened.

You may include the following information:

- Time, date and place the incident occurred

- What happened during the incident

- The outcome

Report Writing 

Topic: School Cleanliness 

Prompt:

As the class prefect, write a report to your principal, on the “Keep Your School Clean Campaign” in which your class participated.

You may include the following information:

- Time, date and place the event occurred

- What happened during the event

- The outcome

Report Writing 

Topic: A Cricket Match

Prompt:

As the Captain of your cricket team, write a report to your teacher, on a recent cricket match.

You may include the following information:

- Time, date and place the event occurred

- What happened during the event

- The outcome

Report Writing

Topic: Local Heroes

Prompt:

As the class prefect, write a report to your principal, on “Heroes from Trinidad and Tobago,” in which your class participated.

You may include the following information:

- Time, date and place the event occurred

- What happened during the event 

The outcome

Story Writing 

Topic: A Memorable Experience 

Prompt:

 A time, no long ago, there lived a poor child. This child’s parent used to encourage the sale of mouthwatering hot chocolate on the streets of Port of Spain. It was New Year’s Eve and it was terribly cold out there....

Write a story on the events that followed.

Report Writing 

Topic: A Foreign Visit

Prompt:

You were in a foreign land. You went to represent your school internationally. Write a report to your principal explaining what happened.

You may include the following information:

- Time, date and place the incident occurred

- What happened during the incident

- The outcome

Report Writing 

Topic: School Cleanliness 

Prompt:

As the class prefect, write a report to your principal, on the “Keep Your School Clean Campaign” in which your class participated.

You may include the following information:

- Time, date and place the event occurred

- What happened during the event

- The outcome

Report Writing 

Topic: A Cricket Match

Prompt:

As the Captain of your cricket team, write a report to your teacher, on a recent cricket match.

You may include the following information:

- Time, date and place the event occurred

- What happened during the event

- The outcome

Report Writing

Topic: Local Heroes

Prompt:

As the class prefect, write a report to your principal, on “Heroes from Trinidad and Tobago,” in which your class participated.

You may include the following information:

- Time, date and place the event occurred

- What happened during the event 

The outcome

Thursday, 18th March, 2021.

Please parents ensure your child has sent these five Creative Writing pieces today. I will be checking to mark outstanding essays today. If you don’t send it, you will be marked accordingly.