Chapter 4 of 20
Chapter 4: The Bubble, the Straw and the Shoe
Story: Crossing the River & Teamwork | CBSE Session 2026–27
Core Pedagogical Competencies & Concepts
- Theme of The Bubble, the Straw and the Shoe: 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 Characters
Who were the three friends in the story 'The Bubble, the Straw and the Shoe'?
[1 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
The three friends were the Bubble, the Straw, and the Shoe.
The three friends were the Bubble, the Straw, and the Shoe.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Bubble, Straw, Shoe
1 M
Q2
Reading Comprehension • The Journey
Where did the three friends go one day?
[1 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
One day they went into the forest.
One day they went into the forest.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Into the forest
1 M
Q3
Reading Comprehension • The Problem
What obstacle did they come across in the forest, and what was the problem?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
They came to a river, but they did not know how to cross it.
They came to a river, but they did not know how to cross it.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Came to a river
1 M
Did not know how to cross
1 M
Q4
Reading Comprehension • Shoe's Suggestion
What did the Shoe ask the Bubble to do?
[1 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
The Shoe said: 'Bubble, let us float on you!'
The Shoe said: 'Bubble, let us float on you!'
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Float on you
1 M
Q5
Reading Comprehension • Straw's Idea
What alternative plan did the Straw suggest?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
The Straw said: 'Let me stretch myself from one bank to the other, then you can cross the river.'
The Straw said: 'Let me stretch myself from one bank to the other, then you can cross the river.'
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Stretch from bank to bank
1 M
Act as a bridge
1 M
Q6
Reading Comprehension • The Accident
What happened when the Shoe jumped onto the Straw?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
The Shoe was heavy, so the Straw broke into two pieces!
The Shoe was heavy, so the Straw broke into two pieces!
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Shoe was heavy
1 M
Straw broke
1 M
Q7
Reading Comprehension • Splash into Water
What happened to the Shoe when the Straw broke?
[1 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
The Shoe fell into the water with a loud splash!
The Shoe fell into the water with a loud splash!
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Fell into water with loud splash
1 M
Q8
Reading Comprehension • Bubble's Reaction
What happened to the Bubble when it saw the funny accident?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
The Bubble shook and shook with laughter, and burst with a big BANG!
The Bubble shook and shook with laughter, and burst with a big BANG!
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Shook with laughter
1 M
Burst with a big BANG
1 M
Q9
Let us Listen • Sound Words
What sound did:
(a) The Shoe make when it fell into the river?
(b) The Bubble make when it burst?
[2 Marks]
(a) The Shoe make when it fell into the river?
(b) The Bubble make when it burst?
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
(a) The Shoe made a 'SPLASH!' sound.
(b) The Bubble made a 'BANG!' sound.
(a) The Shoe made a 'SPLASH!' sound.
(b) The Bubble made a 'BANG!' sound.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
SPLASH
1 M
BANG
1 M
Q10
Let us Listen • Rhyming Words
Find words that rhyme with:
(a) Shoe
(b) Splash
[2 Marks]
(a) Shoe
(b) Splash
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
(a) Rhyme with Shoe: Two, Blue, Do, Zoo.
(b) Rhyme with Splash: Crash, Flash, Smash.
(a) Rhyme with Shoe: Two, Blue, Do, Zoo.
(b) Rhyme with Splash: Crash, Flash, Smash.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Shoe rhyme
1 M
Splash rhyme
1 M
Q11
Let us Write • Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks with correct story words:
(a) The three friends came to a _______ (river / mountain).
(b) The Straw stretched himself from one _______ (bank / tree) to the other.
(c) The Bubble burst with a big _______ (BANG / WHISTLE).
[3 Marks]
(a) The three friends came to a _______ (river / mountain).
(b) The Straw stretched himself from one _______ (bank / tree) to the other.
(c) The Bubble burst with a big _______ (BANG / WHISTLE).
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
(a) The three friends came to a river.
(b) The Straw stretched himself from one bank to the other.
(c) The Bubble burst with a big BANG.
(a) The three friends came to a river.
(b) The Straw stretched himself from one bank to the other.
(c) The Bubble burst with a big BANG.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
river
1 M
bank
1 M
BANG
1 M
Q12
Let us Write • Missing Letters
Complete the spellings:
(a) B U B B L _
(b) S T R _ W
(c) S H _ E
[3 Marks]
(a) B U B B L _
(b) S T R _ W
(c) S H _ E
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
(a) B U B B L E (BUBBLE)
(b) S T R A W (STRAW)
(c) S H O E (SHOE)
(a) B U B B L E (BUBBLE)
(b) S T R A W (STRAW)
(c) S H O E (SHOE)
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
BUBBLE
1 M
STRAW
1 M
SHOE
1 M
Q13
Let us Write • Story Sequencing
Put these story events in order (1 to 4):
(A) The Straw stretched across the river.
(B) The three friends went into the forest.
(C) The Bubble burst with a big bang.
(D) The Shoe jumped on the Straw and it broke.
[2 Marks]
(A) The Straw stretched across the river.
(B) The three friends went into the forest.
(C) The Bubble burst with a big bang.
(D) The Shoe jumped on the Straw and it broke.
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
1. (B) The three friends went into the forest.
2. (A) The Straw stretched across the river.
3. (D) The Shoe jumped on the Straw and it broke.
4. (C) The Bubble burst with a big bang.
1. (B) The three friends went into the forest.
2. (A) The Straw stretched across the river.
3. (D) The Shoe jumped on the Straw and it broke.
4. (C) The Bubble burst with a big bang.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Correct order B -> A -> D -> C
2 M
Q14
True or False • Story Facts
State True or False:
(a) The Straw was made of steel and could hold the heavy shoe.
(b) Bubbles are delicate and easily pop when shaken violently.
[2 Marks]
(a) The Straw was made of steel and could hold the heavy shoe.
(b) Bubbles are delicate and easily pop when shaken violently.
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
(a) False. The straw was thin and broke.
(b) True. Bubbles are very delicate and pop easily.
(a) False. The straw was thin and broke.
(b) True. Bubbles are very delicate and pop easily.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
(a) False
1 M
(b) True
1 M
Q15
Think and Share • Science & Floating
Which things float on water and which things sink?
[Dry leaf, Iron nail, Wooden stick, Heavy stone]
[2 Marks]
[Dry leaf, Iron nail, Wooden stick, Heavy stone]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
• Float: Dry leaf, Wooden stick.
• Sink: Iron nail, Heavy stone.
• Float: Dry leaf, Wooden stick.
• Sink: Iron nail, Heavy stone.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Float items correct
1 M
Sink items correct
1 M
🌟 NEP 2020 Competency-Based Case Study
The Bubble, the Straw and the Shoe Real-World Analysis
In 'The Bubble, the Straw and the Shoe', 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 'The Bubble, the Straw and the Shoe'?
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