Chapter 6 of 20
Chapter 6: Lalu and Peelu
Story: The Red Chick, Yellow Chick & Red Chili | CBSE Session 2026–27
Core Pedagogical Competencies & Concepts
- Theme of Lalu and Peelu: 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 chicks in the story, and what colours were they?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
The chicks were Lalu (who was red) and Peelu (who was yellow).
The chicks were Lalu (who was red) and Peelu (who was yellow).
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Lalu was red
1 M
Peelu was yellow
1 M
Q2
Reading Comprehension • Likes and Preferences
What did Lalu love, and what did Peelu love?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
• Lalu loved red things.
• Peelu loved yellow things.
• Lalu loved red things.
• Peelu loved yellow things.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Lalu loved red things
1 M
Peelu loved yellow things
1 M
Q3
Reading Comprehension • The Discovery
What did Lalu see on a plant one sunny day?
[1 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
Lalu saw something bright red on a plant.
Lalu saw something bright red on a plant.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Something red on a plant
1 M
Q4
Reading Comprehension • The Mistake
What was the red thing on the plant, and what did Lalu do?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
It was a red chilli, and Lalu ate it up!
It was a red chilli, and Lalu ate it up!
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Red chilli
1 M
Lalu ate it up
1 M
Q5
Reading Comprehension • Reaction to Chilli
What happened when Lalu ate the hot red chilli?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
His mouth started burning hot, and he began to scream loudly!
His mouth started burning hot, and he began to scream loudly!
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Mouth started burning
1 M
Screamed loudly
1 M
Q6
Reading Comprehension • Family Help
Who came running when Lalu screamed for help?
[1 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
Mother Hen and Peelu came running to help Lalu.
Mother Hen and Peelu came running to help Lalu.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Mother Hen and Peelu
1 M
Q7
Reading Comprehension • The Yellow Solution
What did Peelu bring to help Lalu's burning mouth?
[1 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
Peelu brought a sweet yellow laddu.
Peelu brought a sweet yellow laddu.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Yellow laddu
1 M
Q8
Reading Comprehension • Relief
What happened after Lalu gobbled up the yellow laddu?
[1 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
His mouth stopped burning and he felt sweet and happy!
His mouth stopped burning and he felt sweet and happy!
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Mouth stopped burning / felt happy
1 M
Q9
Reading Comprehension • Affectionate Ending
What did Mother Hen and Lalu do to thank Peelu?
[1 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
Mother Hen and Lalu kissed Peelu with love.
Mother Hen and Lalu kissed Peelu with love.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Kissed Peelu with love
1 M
Q10
Let us Listen • Rhyming Words
Find words that rhyme with:
(a) Red
(b) Hen
(c) Hot
[3 Marks]
(a) Red
(b) Hen
(c) Hot
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
(a) Rhyme with Red: Bed, Fed, Led.
(b) Rhyme with Hen: Pen, Ten, Men.
(c) Rhyme with Hot: Pot, Cot, Dot, Not.
(a) Rhyme with Red: Bed, Fed, Led.
(b) Rhyme with Hen: Pen, Ten, Men.
(c) Rhyme with Hot: Pot, Cot, Dot, Not.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Red rhyme
1 M
Hen rhyme
1 M
Hot rhyme
1 M
Q11
Let us Write • Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks with correct story words:
(a) There was a hen. She had _______ (two / three) chicks.
(b) Lalu ate a red _______ (chilli / apple).
(c) Peelu gave Lalu a yellow _______ (laddu / banana).
[3 Marks]
(a) There was a hen. She had _______ (two / three) chicks.
(b) Lalu ate a red _______ (chilli / apple).
(c) Peelu gave Lalu a yellow _______ (laddu / banana).
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
(a) There was a hen. She had two chicks.
(b) Lalu ate a red chilli.
(c) Peelu gave Lalu a yellow laddu.
(a) There was a hen. She had two chicks.
(b) Lalu ate a red chilli.
(c) Peelu gave Lalu a yellow laddu.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
two
1 M
chilli
1 M
laddu
1 M
Q12
Let us Write • Missing Letters
Complete the spellings:
(a) C H I L L _
(b) L A D D _
(c) C H I C K
[3 Marks]
(a) C H I L L _
(b) L A D D _
(c) C H I C K
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
(a) C H I L L I (CHILLI)
(b) L A D D U (LADDU)
(c) C H I C K
(a) C H I L L I (CHILLI)
(b) L A D D U (LADDU)
(c) C H I C K
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
CHILLI
1 M
LADDU
1 M
CHICK
1 M
Q13
Let us Write • Matching Colours
Match each character/food with its color in the story:
1. Lalu (A) Yellow
2. Peelu (B) Red
3. Chilli (C) Red
4. Laddu (D) Yellow
[2 Marks]
1. Lalu (A) Yellow
2. Peelu (B) Red
3. Chilli (C) Red
4. Laddu (D) Yellow
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
• 1. Lalu → (B) Red
• 2. Peelu → (A) Yellow
• 3. Chilli → (C) Red
• 4. Laddu → (D) Yellow
• 1. Lalu → (B) Red
• 2. Peelu → (A) Yellow
• 3. Chilli → (C) Red
• 4. Laddu → (D) Yellow
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
All 4 correctly matched to colours
2 M
Q14
True or False • Story Facts
State True or False:
(a) Lalu loved blue things.
(b) Peelu was a kind and helpful brother.
[2 Marks]
(a) Lalu loved blue things.
(b) Peelu was a kind and helpful brother.
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
(a) False. Lalu loved red things.
(b) True. Peelu helped his brother immediately.
(a) False. Lalu loved red things.
(b) True. Peelu helped his brother immediately.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
(a) False
1 M
(b) True
1 M
Q15
Think and Share • Taste & Relief
If your tongue burns after eating spicy food, what sweet thing should you eat or drink?
[1 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
We should drink cold milk, eat sugar, honey, or ice-cream to cool down the burning sensation.
We should drink cold milk, eat sugar, honey, or ice-cream to cool down the burning sensation.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Mentions sweet/milk relief
1 M
🌟 NEP 2020 Competency-Based Case Study
Lalu and Peelu Real-World Analysis
In 'Lalu and Peelu', 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 'Lalu and Peelu'?
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