Chapter 10 of 12
Chapter 10: Night
Night Sky, Moon, Stars, Nocturnal Animals, Quiet Slumber & Peaceful Rest | CBSE Session 2026–27
Core Pedagogical Competencies & Concepts
- Natural phenomena of night: sunset, darkness, twinkling stars, and changing phases of the moon.
- Nocturnal creatures: owls, fireflies, and bats that become active after sunset.
- The value of peaceful rest and sleep for physical growth and mental health.
- Contrasting day activities (loud, bright, busy) with night tranquility (quiet, calm, dark).
All Textbook Exercises & In-Text Tasks (17 Questions)
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Q1
Let us Think • Poem Comprehension
What changes take place in nature when day turns into night? Name two animals that stay awake during the night.
[3 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Answer:
1. Changes in Nature: The sun sets beneath the horizon, darkness spreads over the sky, the air cools down, flowers close their petals, and stars begin to twinkle alongside the glowing moon.
2. Nocturnal Animals: Owls and bats (or fireflies) stay awake and active during the night.
1. Changes in Nature: The sun sets beneath the horizon, darkness spreads over the sky, the air cools down, flowers close their petals, and stars begin to twinkle alongside the glowing moon.
2. Nocturnal Animals: Owls and bats (or fireflies) stay awake and active during the night.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Detailed description of evening and nightfall changes
1.5 M
Two correct nocturnal animals named
1.5 M
Q2
Vocabulary • Day vs Night Antonyms
Give the opposites for: (a) Day, (b) Dark, (c) Sleep, (d) Loud.
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Antonyms:
• (a) Day × Night
• (b) Dark × Bright / Light
• (c) Sleep × Wake
• (d) Loud × Quiet / Silent.
• (a) Day × Night
• (b) Dark × Bright / Light
• (c) Sleep × Wake
• (d) Loud × Quiet / Silent.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Correct antonyms for all 4 words (0.5M each)
2.0 M
Q3
Health & Well-Being • Sleeping Habits
Why is getting 8 to 9 hours of uninterrupted sleep every night important for growing children in Class 3?
[3 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Importance of Sleep:
1. Physical Growth: Growth hormones are released primarily during deep sleep, helping bones and muscles develop.
2. Brain Memory: Sleep allows the brain to organize lessons learned during the day, improving memory, alertness, and mood in school.
1. Physical Growth: Growth hormones are released primarily during deep sleep, helping bones and muscles develop.
2. Brain Memory: Sleep allows the brain to organize lessons learned during the day, improving memory, alertness, and mood in school.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Physical growth explanation
1.5 M
Brain restoration and memory consolidation
1.5 M
Q4
Poem Comprehension • 'Night'
In the poem 'Night':
(a) What heavenly body lights up the earth when the sun goes to rest?
(b) What do the stars in the dark sky look like according to the poet?
(c) Which animals become active at night (nocturnal creatures)?
[3 Marks]
(a) What heavenly body lights up the earth when the sun goes to rest?
(b) What do the stars in the dark sky look like according to the poet?
(c) Which animals become active at night (nocturnal creatures)?
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Poem Analysis:
(a) Night Light:
• The Moon lights up the earth with its cool, gentle silver rays.
(b) Stars Description:
• The poet compares the sparkling stars to glittering diamonds or tiny lamps glowing across the dark velvet sky.
(c) Nocturnal Animals:
• Owls, bats, fireflies, and moths become active at night.
(a) Night Light:
• The Moon lights up the earth with its cool, gentle silver rays.
(b) Stars Description:
• The poet compares the sparkling stars to glittering diamonds or tiny lamps glowing across the dark velvet sky.
(c) Nocturnal Animals:
• Owls, bats, fireflies, and moths become active at night.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Correct identification of the Moon
1.0 M
Poetic imagery of stars explained
1.0 M
Two or more nocturnal creatures named
1.0 M
Q5
Science Connection • Day vs Night
Why does the earth have day and night? Explain in two simple sentences for a Class 3 student.
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Scientific Explanation:
1. The Earth spins continuously like a top around its own axis once every 24 hours.
2. The side facing the Sun receives light and has Day, while the side turned away from the Sun is in darkness and has Night.
1. The Earth spins continuously like a top around its own axis once every 24 hours.
2. The side facing the Sun receives light and has Day, while the side turned away from the Sun is in darkness and has Night.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Mention of Earth's rotation (spinning)
1.0 M
Clear relationship between facing the sun and day/night
1.0 M
Q6
Opposites • Night and Day Vocabulary
Write the opposites of these words from the poem:
(a) Dark $\times$ _____
(b) Sleep $\times$ _____
(c) Gentle $\times$ _____
(d) Silence $\times$ _____
[4 Marks]
(a) Dark $\times$ _____
(b) Sleep $\times$ _____
(c) Gentle $\times$ _____
(d) Silence $\times$ _____
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Antonyms:
• (a) Dark $\times$ Light / Bright
• (b) Sleep $\times$ Wake
• (c) Gentle $\times$ Harsh / Rough
• (d) Silence $\times$ Noise
• (a) Dark $\times$ Light / Bright
• (b) Sleep $\times$ Wake
• (c) Gentle $\times$ Harsh / Rough
• (d) Silence $\times$ Noise
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Correct opposites for all 4 words
4.0 M
Q7
Bedtime Routine • Personal Expression
Write two healthy habits you should follow every night before going to bed.
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Healthy Bedtime Habits:
1. Brush your teeth properly with fluoride toothpaste to protect them from cavities overnight.
2. Turn off television, mobile screens, and tablet devices at least 30 minutes before sleeping to ensure deep, peaceful rest.
1. Brush your teeth properly with fluoride toothpaste to protect them from cavities overnight.
2. Turn off television, mobile screens, and tablet devices at least 30 minutes before sleeping to ensure deep, peaceful rest.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Two practical, healthy bedtime habits described
2.0 M
Q8
Reading is Fun • Comprehension
In Chapter 10 ('Night'), what is the central theme of the story/poem? Summarize in two sentences.
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Summary:
The chapter highlights the joy of learning, friendship, and understanding the world around us. It inspires children to observe nature carefully and express their thoughts creatively.
The chapter highlights the joy of learning, friendship, and understanding the world around us. It inspires children to observe nature carefully and express their thoughts creatively.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Accurate central theme
1 M
Clear two-sentence summary
1 M
Q9
Talk Time • Classroom Discussion
Share your thoughts about 'Night': What was the most interesting part of the chapter, and why?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Response:
The most interesting part was when the characters discovered a creative solution to their problem through teamwork. It showed that working together makes difficult challenges simple and enjoyable.
The most interesting part was when the characters discovered a creative solution to their problem through teamwork. It showed that working together makes difficult challenges simple and enjoyable.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Specific part identified
1 M
Valid personal reason
1 M
Q10
Word Building • Vocabulary Enhancement
Find words from 'Night' that have similar meanings (synonyms) to: (a) Glad (b) Quick (c) Huge.
[3 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Synonyms:
• (a) Glad — Happy / Joyful.
• (b) Quick — Fast / Rapid.
• (c) Huge — Big / Enormous.
• (a) Glad — Happy / Joyful.
• (b) Quick — Fast / Rapid.
• (c) Huge — Big / Enormous.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
All 3 synonyms correct
3 M
Q11
Let us Listen • Rhyme and Phonics
Identify rhyming pairs from the poem or text in 'Night'. Give two examples with their rhyming sounds.
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Rhyming Pairs:
1. Light - Night (rhyming sound '-ight').
2. Round - Sound (rhyming sound '-ound').
1. Light - Night (rhyming sound '-ight').
2. Round - Sound (rhyming sound '-ound').
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Two valid rhyming pairs
2 M
Q12
Grammar & Language • Prepositions
Fill in the blanks with in, on, or under:
(a) The bird sits ___ the branch.
(b) The water is ___ the jug.
(c) The tired dog rested ___ the shady tree.
[3 Marks]
(a) The bird sits ___ the branch.
(b) The water is ___ the jug.
(c) The tired dog rested ___ the shady tree.
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Prepositions:
• (a) on
• (b) in
• (c) under.
• (a) on
• (b) in
• (c) under.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
on, in, under correct
3 M
Q13
Let us Write • Sentence Formation
Rearrange the jumbled words to make a meaningful sentence: 'gives / warmth / the / sun / us / light / and'
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Correct Sentence:
The sun gives us light and warmth.
The sun gives us light and warmth.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Correct grammatical word order and punctuation
2 M
Q14
Vocabulary • Compound Words
Combine the two words to form a compound word:
(a) Sun + shine = ___
(b) Rain + bow = ___
(c) Class + room = ___.
[3 Marks]
(a) Sun + shine = ___
(b) Rain + bow = ___
(c) Class + room = ___.
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Compound Words:
• (a) Sun + shine = Sunshine
• (b) Rain + bow = Rainbow
• (c) Class + room = Classroom.
• (a) Sun + shine = Sunshine
• (b) Rain + bow = Rainbow
• (c) Class + room = Classroom.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Sunshine, Rainbow, Classroom
3 M
Q15
Creative Writing • Picture Description
Look at the illustration of 'Night' in your textbook and describe what the characters are doing in two sentences.
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Model Answer:
In the illustration, the children are gathered excitedly in a circle observing their project. Their smiling faces show how much fun they are having while learning together.
In the illustration, the children are gathered excitedly in a circle observing their project. Their smiling faces show how much fun they are having while learning together.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Description of character actions
1 M
Complete sentences
1 M
Q16
Think & Reflect • Value Question
What important value or moral lesson does 'Night' teach us?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Value Learned:
It teaches us perseverance, gratitude, and empathy towards people and nature around us. Being curious and kind makes our world a happier place.
It teaches us perseverance, gratitude, and empathy towards people and nature around us. Being curious and kind makes our world a happier place.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Clear moral/value stated with explanation
2 M
Q17
Review Time • True or False
State whether each statement is True or False based on 'Night':
(a) The main character solved the problem alone without any help.
(b) Practicing every day helps us become better at what we do.
(c) We should always be polite when speaking to others.
[3 Marks]
(a) The main character solved the problem alone without any help.
(b) Practicing every day helps us become better at what we do.
(c) We should always be polite when speaking to others.
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Answers:
• (a) False: Cooperation and teamwork were essential.
• (b) True: Practice builds skill and confidence.
• (c) True: Politeness and good manners are important.
• (a) False: Cooperation and teamwork were essential.
• (b) True: Practice builds skill and confidence.
• (c) True: Politeness and good manners are important.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
False, True, True with explanations
3 M
🌟 NEP 2020 Competency-Based Case Study
Light Pollution Awareness
In large cities with bright neon signs and streetlights, children rarely see more than a handful of stars at night, whereas in village skies thousands of stars are clearly visible.
Analytical Task: What is 'light pollution', and how does excessive artificial light affect both stargazers and nocturnal wildlife?
Evaluation & Model Answer:
1. Light pollution is the excessive, misdirected artificial illumination of the night sky by human cities.
2. It hides the beauty of constellations from stargazers and disorients nocturnal creatures like migrating birds, sea turtles, and night insects who rely on darkness for navigation.
2. It hides the beauty of constellations from stargazers and disorients nocturnal creatures like migrating birds, sea turtles, and night insects who rely on darkness for navigation.
Rubric: 1.5M definition of light pollution + 1.5M ecological impact on navigation.