Chapter 12 of 20
Chapter 12: Our Tree
Story: Berry Seed, Rain, Leaves & Life of a Tree | CBSE Session 2026–27
Core Pedagogical Competencies & Concepts
- Theme of Our Tree: Understanding key narrative actions and poetic rhythm.
- Vocabulary building, rhyming words, and simple sight word recognition.
- Sentence formation and moral values: friendship, courage, and cleanliness.
All Textbook Exercises & In-Text Tasks (15 Questions)
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Q1
Reading Comprehension • Story Opening
What did the little bird see in the story 'Our Tree'?
[1 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
A little bird saw a ripe berry on our tree.
A little bird saw a ripe berry on our tree.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Ripe berry
1 M
Q2
Reading Comprehension • The Seed Falls
What happened when the little bird ate the berry?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
The bird ate a tasty berry, and a berry seed fell down onto the soil.
The bird ate a tasty berry, and a berry seed fell down onto the soil.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Ate tasty berry
1 M
Berry seed fell down
1 M
Q3
Reading Comprehension • The Sprout
What helped the fallen seed grow into a tiny plant?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
The rains came, and the little plant was born from the moist soil.
The rains came, and the little plant was born from the moist soil.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Rains came
1 M
Little plant was born
1 M
Q4
Reading Comprehension • Tree's Growth
How did the tiny plant change over time?
[1 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
It grew into a huge tree with big branches and long green leaves.
It grew into a huge tree with big branches and long green leaves.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Grew into a huge tree
1 M
Q5
Reading Comprehension • Tree Inhabitants
Who lived and crawled on the big tree?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
Crows, singing birds, crawling caterpillars, spiders, and busy ants lived on the tree.
Crows, singing birds, crawling caterpillars, spiders, and busy ants lived on the tree.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Birds, caterpillars, spiders, ants
2 M
Q6
Reading Comprehension • Tree Bounty
What grew on the branches of the big tree?
[1 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
The tree had fresh fruits — both big and small, for birds and squirrels to pluck.
The tree had fresh fruits — both big and small, for birds and squirrels to pluck.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Big and small fruits
1 M
Q7
Reading Comprehension • Children at Play
What did children do under and around the big tree?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
Children had fun swinging on swings from branches and playing in its cool shade.
Children had fun swinging on swings from branches and playing in its cool shade.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Swinging on branches
1 M
Playing in cool shade
1 M
Q8
Let us Listen • Rhyming Words
Find words that rhyme with:
(a) Tree
(b) Rain
(c) Small
[3 Marks]
(a) Tree
(b) Rain
(c) Small
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
(a) Rhyme with Tree: Free, See, Bee.
(b) Rhyme with Rain: Grain, Train, Plain.
(c) Rhyme with Small: Ball, Tall, Call, Fall.
(a) Rhyme with Tree: Free, See, Bee.
(b) Rhyme with Rain: Grain, Train, Plain.
(c) Rhyme with Small: Ball, Tall, Call, Fall.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Tree rhyme
1 M
Rain rhyme
1 M
Small rhyme
1 M
Q9
Let us Write • Plant Life Cycle
Put the stages of plant growth in correct order (1 to 4):
(A) Little green sprout appears.
(B) Rains fall on the seed.
(C) Huge tree gives fruits and shade.
(D) Berry seed falls into the soil.
[2 Marks]
(A) Little green sprout appears.
(B) Rains fall on the seed.
(C) Huge tree gives fruits and shade.
(D) Berry seed falls into the soil.
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
1. (D) Berry seed falls into the soil.
2. (B) Rains fall on the seed.
3. (A) Little green sprout appears.
4. (C) Huge tree gives fruits and shade.
1. (D) Berry seed falls into the soil.
2. (B) Rains fall on the seed.
3. (A) Little green sprout appears.
4. (C) Huge tree gives fruits and shade.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Correct order D -> B -> A -> C
2 M
Q10
Let us Write • Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks with correct story words:
(a) A little bird sees a ripe _______ (berry / mango) on our tree.
(b) The rains have come, a little plant is _______ (born / dead).
(c) The tree has fruit, some big, some _______ (small / square).
[3 Marks]
(a) A little bird sees a ripe _______ (berry / mango) on our tree.
(b) The rains have come, a little plant is _______ (born / dead).
(c) The tree has fruit, some big, some _______ (small / square).
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
(a) A little bird sees a ripe berry on our tree.
(b) The rains have come, a little plant is born.
(c) The tree has fruit, some big, some small.
(a) A little bird sees a ripe berry on our tree.
(b) The rains have come, a little plant is born.
(c) The tree has fruit, some big, some small.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
berry
1 M
born
1 M
small
1 M
Q11
Let us Write • Missing Letters
Complete the spellings:
(a) B E R R _
(b) P L _ N T
(c) B R _ N C H
[3 Marks]
(a) B E R R _
(b) P L _ N T
(c) B R _ N C H
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
(a) B E R R Y (BERRY)
(b) P L A N T (PLANT)
(c) B R A N C H (BRANCH)
(a) B E R R Y (BERRY)
(b) P L A N T (PLANT)
(c) B R A N C H (BRANCH)
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
BERRY
1 M
PLANT
1 M
BRANCH
1 M
Q12
True or False • Story Facts
State True or False:
(a) Trees need water and sunlight to grow.
(b) Birds and animals do not get any food from trees.
[2 Marks]
(a) Trees need water and sunlight to grow.
(b) Birds and animals do not get any food from trees.
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
(a) True. Seeds need water, sunlight, and air.
(b) False. Trees provide food, berries, and shelters.
(a) True. Seeds need water, sunlight, and air.
(b) False. Trees provide food, berries, and shelters.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
(a) True
1 M
(b) False
1 M
Q13
Think and Share • Importance of Trees
Why should we plant more trees and never cut them down?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
Trees give us clean air to breathe, shade from hot sun, sweet fruits, wood, and homes for birds.
Trees give us clean air to breathe, shade from hot sun, sweet fruits, wood, and homes for birds.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Gives clean air & shade
1 M
Gives fruits & homes for birds
1 M
Q14
Let us Speak • Observation
Which bird nests or rests in the trees around your school?
[1 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
Crows, pigeons, sparrows, and parrots nest in our school trees.
Crows, pigeons, sparrows, and parrots nest in our school trees.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Names real local birds
1 M
Q15
Let us Do • Tree Care
What simple thing can children do every morning to care for school plants?
[1 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
We can water the plants gently with a watering can.
We can water the plants gently with a watering can.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Water the plants
1 M
🌟 NEP 2020 Competency-Based Case Study
Our Tree Real-World Analysis
In 'Our Tree', children engage with everyday life lessons, discovering how friendship, family, nature, and positive actions bring happiness and solve daily challenges.
Analytical Task: What is the key lesson or joyful message conveyed in 'Our Tree'?
Evaluation & Model Answer:
The chapter teaches children the importance of kindness, observation, and creative problem solving through engaging storytelling and rhythmic poetry.
Rubric: 1.5 M for core concept identification + 1.5 M for value application