Chapter 3 of 20
Chapter 3: I am Lucky!
Poem of Gratitude, Animal Gifts & Being Thankful to Nature | CBSE Session 2026–27
Core Pedagogical Competencies & Concepts
- Poem appreciation: Celebrating what makes each creature unique and joyful.
- Creature gifts: Butterfly's wings, Myna's song, Fish's wriggle, Elephant's trunk, Kangaroo's hop, Octopus's eight arms.
- Self-acceptance: Being thankful and happy for who 'I am' rather than wishing to be someone else.
- Action verbs and sound words (flutter, sing, wriggle, raise trunk, hop).
All Textbook Exercises & In-Text Tasks (15 Questions)
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Q1
Reading is Fun • Animal Gifts
Why does the poet say a butterfly is lucky?
[1 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Answer:
• The butterfly is lucky because it has beautiful, delicate wings to flutter from flower to flower.
• The butterfly is lucky because it has beautiful, delicate wings to flutter from flower to flower.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Wings to fly identified
1 M
Q2
Reading is Fun • Myna Bird
What can a myna in a tree do that makes it feel lucky?
[1 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Answer:
• A myna can sing sweet musical melodies from the tree branches.
• A myna can sing sweet musical melodies from the tree branches.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Sing sweet songs identified
1 M
Q3
Reading is Fun • Fish in the Sea
What does the little fish do in the ocean water?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Answer:
• The fish wriggles and giggles with glee in the cool ocean waves.
• The fish wriggles and giggles with glee in the cool ocean waves.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Wriggles and giggles with glee quoted
2 M
Q4
Reading is Fun • Elephant's Trunk
Why is an elephant lucky according to the poem?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Answer:
• The elephant is lucky because it can raise its long trunk and trumpet loudly.
• The elephant is lucky because it can raise its long trunk and trumpet loudly.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Raise trunk and trumpet identified
2 M
Q5
Reading is Fun • Kangaroo's Wish
What would the kangaroo try to do with its hops?
[1 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Answer:
• The kangaroo would hop right up to the moon!
• The kangaroo would hop right up to the moon!
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Hop to the moon identified
1 M
Q6
Reading is Fun • Octopus Fact
How many arms does an octopus have?
[1 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Answer:
• An octopus has eight arms (tentacles).
• An octopus has eight arms (tentacles).
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Eight arms stated
1 M
Q7
Talk Time • Being Thankful
Why should you feel lucky to be just who you are?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Answer:
• Because each of us is born with unique gifts, a loving family, a healthy body, and the ability to think, learn, laugh, and help others.
• Because each of us is born with unique gifts, a loving family, a healthy body, and the ability to think, learn, laugh, and help others.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Unique gifts and thoughts explained
1 M
Gratitude for life and abilities
1 M
Q8
Action Words (Verbs) from Poem
Match each creature to its action word in the poem:
(a) Butterfly (b) Myna (c) Fish (d) Kangaroo
Actions: (1) Sing (2) Fly / Flutter (3) Hop (4) Wriggle
[2 Marks]
(a) Butterfly (b) Myna (c) Fish (d) Kangaroo
Actions: (1) Sing (2) Fly / Flutter (3) Hop (4) Wriggle
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Matching:
• (a) Butterfly — (2) Fly / Flutter
• (b) Myna — (1) Sing
• (c) Fish — (4) Wriggle
• (d) Kangaroo — (3) Hop
• (a) Butterfly — (2) Fly / Flutter
• (b) Myna — (1) Sing
• (c) Fish — (4) Wriggle
• (d) Kangaroo — (3) Hop
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
All 4 actions correctly matched
2 M (0.5 M each)
Q9
Rhyming Pairs in Poem
Find words that rhyme with:
(a) Tree — _______
(b) Glee — _______
(c) Moon — _______
[3 Marks]
(a) Tree — _______
(b) Glee — _______
(c) Moon — _______
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Answers:
(a) Tree — See / Me
(b) Glee — Sea / Free
(c) Moon — Soon / Spoon
(a) Tree — See / Me
(b) Glee — Sea / Free
(c) Moon — Soon / Spoon
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
(a) See/Me
1 M
(b) Sea/Free
1 M
(c) Soon
1 M
Q10
Spelling Check • Animal Names
Unscramble these animal names:
(a) K N A A G O R O = _______
(b) O C T O P U S = _______
[2 Marks]
(a) K N A A G O R O = _______
(b) O C T O P U S = _______
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Answers:
(a) K A N G A R O O = KANGAROO
(b) O C T O P U S = OCTOPUS
(a) K A N G A R O O = KANGAROO
(b) O C T O P U S = OCTOPUS
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
(a) KANGAROO
1 M
(b) OCTOPUS
1 M
Q11
Grammar • Rhyme and Rhythm
What sound word is used to describe the movement of a fish: 'wriggle' or 'stomp'?
[1 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Answer:
• Wriggle describes the quick, twisting swimming motion of a fish.
• Wriggle describes the quick, twisting swimming motion of a fish.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Wriggle identified
1 M
Q12
Creative Writing • My Superpower
If you could have one special gift from an animal, what would it be and why?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Sample Answer:
• I would love to have a bird's wings so that I could soar high in the cool clouds and view the green Earth from above.
• I would love to have a bird's wings so that I could soar high in the cool clouds and view the green Earth from above.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Animal gift chosen
1 M
Reason provided clearly
1 M
Q13
Opposites • Lucky
Write the opposite of:
(a) Lucky × _______
(b) Raise × _______
(c) Laugh × _______
[3 Marks]
(a) Lucky × _______
(b) Raise × _______
(c) Laugh × _______
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Answers:
(a) Lucky × Unlucky
(b) Raise × Lower
(c) Laugh × Cry
(a) Lucky × Unlucky
(b) Raise × Lower
(c) Laugh × Cry
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
(a) Unlucky
1 M
(b) Lower
1 M
(c) Cry
1 M
Q14
True or False
State True or False:
(a) An octopus lives high in the mountain caves.
(b) The poet feels lucky to be himself.
[2 Marks]
(a) An octopus lives high in the mountain caves.
(b) The poet feels lucky to be himself.
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Answers:
(a) False. An octopus is a sea animal that lives deep in the ocean.
(b) True. The poet celebrates being 'just ME'.
(a) False. An octopus is a sea animal that lives deep in the ocean.
(b) True. The poet celebrates being 'just ME'.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
(a) False with reason
1 M
(b) True
1 M
Q15
Poem Reflection
What is the core message of the poem 'I am Lucky!'?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Summary:
• Rather than feeling envious of others, we should count our blessings, appreciate nature's diversity, and feel proud and happy with our own unique identity.
• Rather than feeling envious of others, we should count our blessings, appreciate nature's diversity, and feel proud and happy with our own unique identity.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Self-worth and gratitude emphasized
2 M
🌟 NEP 2020 Competency-Based Case Study
Assembly Recitation on Self-Acceptance
During school assembly, Simi recited 'I am Lucky!'. She pointed out that a butterfly is thankful for its wings, a myna is thankful it can sing, and an octopus is thankful for its eight arms. At the end, Simi smiled and said: 'I am lucky because I am ME, not you, but just ME!'
Analytical Task: Why is the butterfly thankful? Why is the octopus thankful? What is the main message Simi shared?
Evaluation & Model Answer:
1. The butterfly is thankful for its colorful wings.
2. The octopus is thankful for its eight strong arms.
3. Main message: Be proud and grateful for who you are. Every child has unique talents and should celebrate being themselves.
2. The octopus is thankful for its eight strong arms.
3. Main message: Be proud and grateful for who you are. Every child has unique talents and should celebrate being themselves.
Rubric: 1 M for butterfly + 1 M for octopus + 1 M for self-acceptance message