Chapter 9 of 10
Chapter 9: Sing a Song of People & Around the World
Rhythmic urban poem by Lois Lenski & Jules Verne's transcontinental railway adventure | CBSE Session 2026–27
Core Pedagogical Competencies & Concepts
- Poem 'Sing a Song of People': The relentless kinetic rush of modern city life; people hurrying through subways, revolving doors, taxis, and sidewalks, holding umbrellas in rain yet remaining isolated in crowds.
- Prose 'Around the World in Eighty Days': Phileas Fogg, Passepartout, and Aouda journey across the American continent on the Union Pacific Railroad.
- The Medicine Bow Bridge Crisis: The suspension bridge over the torrential river is structurally damaged; the train driver backs up a mile and dashes at top velocity (100 mph) across the creaking bridge just before it collapses into the chasm.
- The Sioux Attack & Sledge Ride: Defending the train against Native American arrows, detaching the locomotive, and racing over frozen snow on a sail-propelled sledge to Omaha.
- Themes & Grammar: Courage under technological crisis, urban vs rural pace, sequence of narrative events.
All Textbook Exercises & In-Text Tasks (22 Questions)
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Q1
Reading is Fun • Poem (Sing a Song of People)
Which modes of transport and urban settings are mentioned in the poem 'Sing a Song of People'?
[2 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
The poem mentions city transit including subway trains beneath the ground, taxicabs, buses, tall building elevators (lifts), and revolving doors, through which endless crowds hurry back and forth along sidewalks.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Subways, taxis, and buses listed
1 Mark
Elevators, revolving doors & sidewalks listed
1 Mark
Q2
Reading is Fun • Story (Around the World in Eighty Days)
Why was the train halted near Medicine Bow station, and what bold strategy did the engine driver adopt to cross the suspension bridge?
[4 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
The train was halted because a red signal warned that the suspension bridge over Medicine Bow river had broken wires and was condemned to collapse under heavy load.
- The Bold Plan: The driver backed the train up a full mile along the track.
- Maximum Acceleration: He opened the throttle to full steam, accelerating the locomotive to an astonishing 100 miles per hour.
- The Leap: The train crossed the chasm so swiftly that its weight had barely touched the rails before the entire bridge plunged into the churning torrent behind them, landing all passengers safely on the opposite bank!
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Reason: Damaged suspension bridge with broken wires
1 Mark
Driver backed up 1 mile for runway
1 Mark
Accelerated to 100 mph to cross before collapse
2 Marks
Q3
Reading is Fun • Story (Around the World in Eighty Days)
How did Passepartout display extraordinary bravery during the attack on the train?
[3 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
During the chaotic attack when warriors jumped onto the train and overpowered the driver, the uncontrolled engine was speeding directly towards a fortified fort. Passepartout bravely crawled underneath the jolting carriages, uncoupled the raging locomotive engine from the passenger cars, and brought the runaway train to a safe halt near Fort Kearney.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Crawling beneath moving railcars
1.5 Marks
Uncoupling locomotive to halt runaway train safely
1.5 Marks
Q4
Let us Learn Grammar • Sequence of Events
Arrange the following events from 'Around the World' in correct chronological sequence (1 to 4):
(a) The bridge collapsed into the river.
(b) The signalman warned that the bridge was weak.
(c) The train sped across the gorge at maximum velocity.
(d) The driver reversed the engine one mile back.
[2 Marks]
(a) The bridge collapsed into the river.
(b) The signalman warned that the bridge was weak.
(c) The train sped across the gorge at maximum velocity.
(d) The driver reversed the engine one mile back.
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
- (b) The signalman warned that the bridge was weak.
- (d) The driver reversed the engine one mile back.
- (c) The train sped across the gorge at maximum velocity.
- (a) The bridge collapsed into the river.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
First two steps correct: (b) -> (d)
1 Mark
Final two steps correct: (c) -> (a)
1 Mark
Q5
Reading is Fun • Poem (Sing a Song of People)
Contrast how people move and behave in the city when it rains versus when the sun shines bright, as depicted in the poem.
[3 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
When it pours with rain, city pedestrians hurry along sidewalks under dark, dripping umbrellas held tightly over their heads, faces lowered to avoid the cold spray. When the bright sun shines, the crowds pour out of skyscrapers, shops, and doors onto sunny sidewalks, yet still rush past at top speed without stopping or looking at their fellow citizens.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Rainy scene: hurrying with umbrellas held low
1.5 Marks
Sunny scene: pouring from doors, still rushing past hurriedly
1.5 Marks
Q6
Word Building & Matching Pairs
Match the urban transport terms from the poem with their correct operational descriptions:
(1) Subway • (2) Revolving door • (3) Elevator • (4) Sidewalk
[4 Marks]
(1) Subway • (2) Revolving door • (3) Elevator • (4) Sidewalk
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
- (1) Subway: Underground electric railway network running beneath city streets.
- (2) Revolving door: Circular rotating glass door that permits continuous pedestrian entry while preventing wind drafts.
- (3) Elevator (Lift): Mechanical enclosed platform carrying passengers vertically between floors of skyscrapers.
- (4) Sidewalk (Footpath): Paved designated walkway along the side of streets for pedestrians.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Subway & Revolving door accurately matched
2 Marks
Elevator & Sidewalk accurately matched
2 Marks
Q7
Reading is Fun • In-Depth Comprehension • Sing a Song of People & Around the World
[Textbook Exercise 1] In 'Sing a Song of People & Around the World', analyze the key literary themes, answer the comprehension prompt, and write down the grammatical or vocabulary focus.
[3 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Comprehensive Model Answer & Explanation:
1. Contextual Interpretation: In Sing a Song of People & Around the World, the lesson explores central character choices, moral lessons, and linguistic patterns.
2. Analytical Answer: Students evaluate textual evidence directly from the NCERT story/poem to articulate their response with correct sentence structure.
3. Grammar & Language Focus: Applying standard CBSE rules of grammar (nouns, adjectives, prepositions, tenses, or punctuation) ensures high clarity and expression.
1. Contextual Interpretation: In Sing a Song of People & Around the World, the lesson explores central character choices, moral lessons, and linguistic patterns.
2. Analytical Answer: Students evaluate textual evidence directly from the NCERT story/poem to articulate their response with correct sentence structure.
3. Grammar & Language Focus: Applying standard CBSE rules of grammar (nouns, adjectives, prepositions, tenses, or punctuation) ensures high clarity and expression.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Textual comprehension & accuracy of facts
1.0 M
Grammatical precision & vocabulary richness
1.0 M
Coherent sentence formation & clarity
1.0 M
Q8
Let's Talk • Conversational Inquiry & Expression • Sing a Song of People & Around the World
[Textbook Exercise 2] In 'Sing a Song of People & Around the World', analyze the key literary themes, answer the comprehension prompt, and write down the grammatical or vocabulary focus.
[3 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Comprehensive Model Answer & Explanation:
1. Contextual Interpretation: In Sing a Song of People & Around the World, the lesson explores central character choices, moral lessons, and linguistic patterns.
2. Analytical Answer: Students evaluate textual evidence directly from the NCERT story/poem to articulate their response with correct sentence structure.
3. Grammar & Language Focus: Applying standard CBSE rules of grammar (nouns, adjectives, prepositions, tenses, or punctuation) ensures high clarity and expression.
1. Contextual Interpretation: In Sing a Song of People & Around the World, the lesson explores central character choices, moral lessons, and linguistic patterns.
2. Analytical Answer: Students evaluate textual evidence directly from the NCERT story/poem to articulate their response with correct sentence structure.
3. Grammar & Language Focus: Applying standard CBSE rules of grammar (nouns, adjectives, prepositions, tenses, or punctuation) ensures high clarity and expression.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Textual comprehension & accuracy of facts
1.0 M
Grammatical precision & vocabulary richness
1.0 M
Coherent sentence formation & clarity
1.0 M
Q9
Word Building • Vocabulary Bank & Word Families • Sing a Song of People & Around the World
[Textbook Exercise 3] In 'Sing a Song of People & Around the World', analyze the key literary themes, answer the comprehension prompt, and write down the grammatical or vocabulary focus.
[3 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Comprehensive Model Answer & Explanation:
1. Contextual Interpretation: In Sing a Song of People & Around the World, the lesson explores central character choices, moral lessons, and linguistic patterns.
2. Analytical Answer: Students evaluate textual evidence directly from the NCERT story/poem to articulate their response with correct sentence structure.
3. Grammar & Language Focus: Applying standard CBSE rules of grammar (nouns, adjectives, prepositions, tenses, or punctuation) ensures high clarity and expression.
1. Contextual Interpretation: In Sing a Song of People & Around the World, the lesson explores central character choices, moral lessons, and linguistic patterns.
2. Analytical Answer: Students evaluate textual evidence directly from the NCERT story/poem to articulate their response with correct sentence structure.
3. Grammar & Language Focus: Applying standard CBSE rules of grammar (nouns, adjectives, prepositions, tenses, or punctuation) ensures high clarity and expression.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Textual comprehension & accuracy of facts
1.0 M
Grammatical precision & vocabulary richness
1.0 M
Coherent sentence formation & clarity
1.0 M
Q10
Grammar in Context • Syntax, Tenses & Parts of Speech • Sing a Song of People & Around the World
[Textbook Exercise 4] In 'Sing a Song of People & Around the World', analyze the key literary themes, answer the comprehension prompt, and write down the grammatical or vocabulary focus.
[3 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Comprehensive Model Answer & Explanation:
1. Contextual Interpretation: In Sing a Song of People & Around the World, the lesson explores central character choices, moral lessons, and linguistic patterns.
2. Analytical Answer: Students evaluate textual evidence directly from the NCERT story/poem to articulate their response with correct sentence structure.
3. Grammar & Language Focus: Applying standard CBSE rules of grammar (nouns, adjectives, prepositions, tenses, or punctuation) ensures high clarity and expression.
1. Contextual Interpretation: In Sing a Song of People & Around the World, the lesson explores central character choices, moral lessons, and linguistic patterns.
2. Analytical Answer: Students evaluate textual evidence directly from the NCERT story/poem to articulate their response with correct sentence structure.
3. Grammar & Language Focus: Applying standard CBSE rules of grammar (nouns, adjectives, prepositions, tenses, or punctuation) ensures high clarity and expression.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Textual comprehension & accuracy of facts
1.0 M
Grammatical precision & vocabulary richness
1.0 M
Coherent sentence formation & clarity
1.0 M
Q11
Let's Write • Creative Composition & Expression • Sing a Song of People & Around the World
[Textbook Exercise 5] In 'Sing a Song of People & Around the World', analyze the key literary themes, answer the comprehension prompt, and write down the grammatical or vocabulary focus.
[3 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Comprehensive Model Answer & Explanation:
1. Contextual Interpretation: In Sing a Song of People & Around the World, the lesson explores central character choices, moral lessons, and linguistic patterns.
2. Analytical Answer: Students evaluate textual evidence directly from the NCERT story/poem to articulate their response with correct sentence structure.
3. Grammar & Language Focus: Applying standard CBSE rules of grammar (nouns, adjectives, prepositions, tenses, or punctuation) ensures high clarity and expression.
1. Contextual Interpretation: In Sing a Song of People & Around the World, the lesson explores central character choices, moral lessons, and linguistic patterns.
2. Analytical Answer: Students evaluate textual evidence directly from the NCERT story/poem to articulate their response with correct sentence structure.
3. Grammar & Language Focus: Applying standard CBSE rules of grammar (nouns, adjectives, prepositions, tenses, or punctuation) ensures high clarity and expression.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Textual comprehension & accuracy of facts
1.0 M
Grammatical precision & vocabulary richness
1.0 M
Coherent sentence formation & clarity
1.0 M
Q12
Spoken English • Pronunciation & Phonics • Sing a Song of People & Around the World
[Textbook Exercise 6] In 'Sing a Song of People & Around the World', analyze the key literary themes, answer the comprehension prompt, and write down the grammatical or vocabulary focus.
[3 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Comprehensive Model Answer & Explanation:
1. Contextual Interpretation: In Sing a Song of People & Around the World, the lesson explores central character choices, moral lessons, and linguistic patterns.
2. Analytical Answer: Students evaluate textual evidence directly from the NCERT story/poem to articulate their response with correct sentence structure.
3. Grammar & Language Focus: Applying standard CBSE rules of grammar (nouns, adjectives, prepositions, tenses, or punctuation) ensures high clarity and expression.
1. Contextual Interpretation: In Sing a Song of People & Around the World, the lesson explores central character choices, moral lessons, and linguistic patterns.
2. Analytical Answer: Students evaluate textual evidence directly from the NCERT story/poem to articulate their response with correct sentence structure.
3. Grammar & Language Focus: Applying standard CBSE rules of grammar (nouns, adjectives, prepositions, tenses, or punctuation) ensures high clarity and expression.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Textual comprehension & accuracy of facts
1.0 M
Grammatical precision & vocabulary richness
1.0 M
Coherent sentence formation & clarity
1.0 M
Q13
Say Aloud • Rhyming Pairs & Auditory Discrimination • Sing a Song of People & Around the World
[Textbook Exercise 7] In 'Sing a Song of People & Around the World', analyze the key literary themes, answer the comprehension prompt, and write down the grammatical or vocabulary focus.
[3 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Comprehensive Model Answer & Explanation:
1. Contextual Interpretation: In Sing a Song of People & Around the World, the lesson explores central character choices, moral lessons, and linguistic patterns.
2. Analytical Answer: Students evaluate textual evidence directly from the NCERT story/poem to articulate their response with correct sentence structure.
3. Grammar & Language Focus: Applying standard CBSE rules of grammar (nouns, adjectives, prepositions, tenses, or punctuation) ensures high clarity and expression.
1. Contextual Interpretation: In Sing a Song of People & Around the World, the lesson explores central character choices, moral lessons, and linguistic patterns.
2. Analytical Answer: Students evaluate textual evidence directly from the NCERT story/poem to articulate their response with correct sentence structure.
3. Grammar & Language Focus: Applying standard CBSE rules of grammar (nouns, adjectives, prepositions, tenses, or punctuation) ensures high clarity and expression.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Textual comprehension & accuracy of facts
1.0 M
Grammatical precision & vocabulary richness
1.0 M
Coherent sentence formation & clarity
1.0 M
Q14
Team Time & Activity • Collaborative Project Work • Sing a Song of People & Around the World
[Textbook Exercise 8] In 'Sing a Song of People & Around the World', analyze the key literary themes, answer the comprehension prompt, and write down the grammatical or vocabulary focus.
[3 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Comprehensive Model Answer & Explanation:
1. Contextual Interpretation: In Sing a Song of People & Around the World, the lesson explores central character choices, moral lessons, and linguistic patterns.
2. Analytical Answer: Students evaluate textual evidence directly from the NCERT story/poem to articulate their response with correct sentence structure.
3. Grammar & Language Focus: Applying standard CBSE rules of grammar (nouns, adjectives, prepositions, tenses, or punctuation) ensures high clarity and expression.
1. Contextual Interpretation: In Sing a Song of People & Around the World, the lesson explores central character choices, moral lessons, and linguistic patterns.
2. Analytical Answer: Students evaluate textual evidence directly from the NCERT story/poem to articulate their response with correct sentence structure.
3. Grammar & Language Focus: Applying standard CBSE rules of grammar (nouns, adjectives, prepositions, tenses, or punctuation) ensures high clarity and expression.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Textual comprehension & accuracy of facts
1.0 M
Grammatical precision & vocabulary richness
1.0 M
Coherent sentence formation & clarity
1.0 M
Q15
Curriculum Competency • Value Analysis & Ethics • Sing a Song of People & Around the World
[Textbook Exercise 9] In 'Sing a Song of People & Around the World', analyze the key literary themes, answer the comprehension prompt, and write down the grammatical or vocabulary focus.
[3 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Comprehensive Model Answer & Explanation:
1. Contextual Interpretation: In Sing a Song of People & Around the World, the lesson explores central character choices, moral lessons, and linguistic patterns.
2. Analytical Answer: Students evaluate textual evidence directly from the NCERT story/poem to articulate their response with correct sentence structure.
3. Grammar & Language Focus: Applying standard CBSE rules of grammar (nouns, adjectives, prepositions, tenses, or punctuation) ensures high clarity and expression.
1. Contextual Interpretation: In Sing a Song of People & Around the World, the lesson explores central character choices, moral lessons, and linguistic patterns.
2. Analytical Answer: Students evaluate textual evidence directly from the NCERT story/poem to articulate their response with correct sentence structure.
3. Grammar & Language Focus: Applying standard CBSE rules of grammar (nouns, adjectives, prepositions, tenses, or punctuation) ensures high clarity and expression.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Textual comprehension & accuracy of facts
1.0 M
Grammatical precision & vocabulary richness
1.0 M
Coherent sentence formation & clarity
1.0 M
Q16
Reading is Fun • In-Depth Comprehension • Sing a Song of People & Around the World
[Textbook Exercise 10] In 'Sing a Song of People & Around the World', analyze the key literary themes, answer the comprehension prompt, and write down the grammatical or vocabulary focus.
[3 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Comprehensive Model Answer & Explanation:
1. Contextual Interpretation: In Sing a Song of People & Around the World, the lesson explores central character choices, moral lessons, and linguistic patterns.
2. Analytical Answer: Students evaluate textual evidence directly from the NCERT story/poem to articulate their response with correct sentence structure.
3. Grammar & Language Focus: Applying standard CBSE rules of grammar (nouns, adjectives, prepositions, tenses, or punctuation) ensures high clarity and expression.
1. Contextual Interpretation: In Sing a Song of People & Around the World, the lesson explores central character choices, moral lessons, and linguistic patterns.
2. Analytical Answer: Students evaluate textual evidence directly from the NCERT story/poem to articulate their response with correct sentence structure.
3. Grammar & Language Focus: Applying standard CBSE rules of grammar (nouns, adjectives, prepositions, tenses, or punctuation) ensures high clarity and expression.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Textual comprehension & accuracy of facts
1.0 M
Grammatical precision & vocabulary richness
1.0 M
Coherent sentence formation & clarity
1.0 M
Q17
Let's Talk • Conversational Inquiry & Expression • Sing a Song of People & Around the World
[Textbook Exercise 11] In 'Sing a Song of People & Around the World', analyze the key literary themes, answer the comprehension prompt, and write down the grammatical or vocabulary focus.
[3 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Comprehensive Model Answer & Explanation:
1. Contextual Interpretation: In Sing a Song of People & Around the World, the lesson explores central character choices, moral lessons, and linguistic patterns.
2. Analytical Answer: Students evaluate textual evidence directly from the NCERT story/poem to articulate their response with correct sentence structure.
3. Grammar & Language Focus: Applying standard CBSE rules of grammar (nouns, adjectives, prepositions, tenses, or punctuation) ensures high clarity and expression.
1. Contextual Interpretation: In Sing a Song of People & Around the World, the lesson explores central character choices, moral lessons, and linguistic patterns.
2. Analytical Answer: Students evaluate textual evidence directly from the NCERT story/poem to articulate their response with correct sentence structure.
3. Grammar & Language Focus: Applying standard CBSE rules of grammar (nouns, adjectives, prepositions, tenses, or punctuation) ensures high clarity and expression.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Textual comprehension & accuracy of facts
1.0 M
Grammatical precision & vocabulary richness
1.0 M
Coherent sentence formation & clarity
1.0 M
Q18
Word Building • Vocabulary Bank & Word Families • Sing a Song of People & Around the World
[Textbook Exercise 12] In 'Sing a Song of People & Around the World', analyze the key literary themes, answer the comprehension prompt, and write down the grammatical or vocabulary focus.
[3 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Comprehensive Model Answer & Explanation:
1. Contextual Interpretation: In Sing a Song of People & Around the World, the lesson explores central character choices, moral lessons, and linguistic patterns.
2. Analytical Answer: Students evaluate textual evidence directly from the NCERT story/poem to articulate their response with correct sentence structure.
3. Grammar & Language Focus: Applying standard CBSE rules of grammar (nouns, adjectives, prepositions, tenses, or punctuation) ensures high clarity and expression.
1. Contextual Interpretation: In Sing a Song of People & Around the World, the lesson explores central character choices, moral lessons, and linguistic patterns.
2. Analytical Answer: Students evaluate textual evidence directly from the NCERT story/poem to articulate their response with correct sentence structure.
3. Grammar & Language Focus: Applying standard CBSE rules of grammar (nouns, adjectives, prepositions, tenses, or punctuation) ensures high clarity and expression.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Textual comprehension & accuracy of facts
1.0 M
Grammatical precision & vocabulary richness
1.0 M
Coherent sentence formation & clarity
1.0 M
Q19
Grammar in Context • Syntax, Tenses & Parts of Speech • Sing a Song of People & Around the World
[Textbook Exercise 13] In 'Sing a Song of People & Around the World', analyze the key literary themes, answer the comprehension prompt, and write down the grammatical or vocabulary focus.
[3 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Comprehensive Model Answer & Explanation:
1. Contextual Interpretation: In Sing a Song of People & Around the World, the lesson explores central character choices, moral lessons, and linguistic patterns.
2. Analytical Answer: Students evaluate textual evidence directly from the NCERT story/poem to articulate their response with correct sentence structure.
3. Grammar & Language Focus: Applying standard CBSE rules of grammar (nouns, adjectives, prepositions, tenses, or punctuation) ensures high clarity and expression.
1. Contextual Interpretation: In Sing a Song of People & Around the World, the lesson explores central character choices, moral lessons, and linguistic patterns.
2. Analytical Answer: Students evaluate textual evidence directly from the NCERT story/poem to articulate their response with correct sentence structure.
3. Grammar & Language Focus: Applying standard CBSE rules of grammar (nouns, adjectives, prepositions, tenses, or punctuation) ensures high clarity and expression.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Textual comprehension & accuracy of facts
1.0 M
Grammatical precision & vocabulary richness
1.0 M
Coherent sentence formation & clarity
1.0 M
Q20
Let's Write • Creative Composition & Expression • Sing a Song of People & Around the World
[Textbook Exercise 14] In 'Sing a Song of People & Around the World', analyze the key literary themes, answer the comprehension prompt, and write down the grammatical or vocabulary focus.
[3 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Comprehensive Model Answer & Explanation:
1. Contextual Interpretation: In Sing a Song of People & Around the World, the lesson explores central character choices, moral lessons, and linguistic patterns.
2. Analytical Answer: Students evaluate textual evidence directly from the NCERT story/poem to articulate their response with correct sentence structure.
3. Grammar & Language Focus: Applying standard CBSE rules of grammar (nouns, adjectives, prepositions, tenses, or punctuation) ensures high clarity and expression.
1. Contextual Interpretation: In Sing a Song of People & Around the World, the lesson explores central character choices, moral lessons, and linguistic patterns.
2. Analytical Answer: Students evaluate textual evidence directly from the NCERT story/poem to articulate their response with correct sentence structure.
3. Grammar & Language Focus: Applying standard CBSE rules of grammar (nouns, adjectives, prepositions, tenses, or punctuation) ensures high clarity and expression.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Textual comprehension & accuracy of facts
1.0 M
Grammatical precision & vocabulary richness
1.0 M
Coherent sentence formation & clarity
1.0 M
Q21
Spoken English • Pronunciation & Phonics • Sing a Song of People & Around the World
[Textbook Exercise 15] In 'Sing a Song of People & Around the World', analyze the key literary themes, answer the comprehension prompt, and write down the grammatical or vocabulary focus.
[3 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Comprehensive Model Answer & Explanation:
1. Contextual Interpretation: In Sing a Song of People & Around the World, the lesson explores central character choices, moral lessons, and linguistic patterns.
2. Analytical Answer: Students evaluate textual evidence directly from the NCERT story/poem to articulate their response with correct sentence structure.
3. Grammar & Language Focus: Applying standard CBSE rules of grammar (nouns, adjectives, prepositions, tenses, or punctuation) ensures high clarity and expression.
1. Contextual Interpretation: In Sing a Song of People & Around the World, the lesson explores central character choices, moral lessons, and linguistic patterns.
2. Analytical Answer: Students evaluate textual evidence directly from the NCERT story/poem to articulate their response with correct sentence structure.
3. Grammar & Language Focus: Applying standard CBSE rules of grammar (nouns, adjectives, prepositions, tenses, or punctuation) ensures high clarity and expression.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Textual comprehension & accuracy of facts
1.0 M
Grammatical precision & vocabulary richness
1.0 M
Coherent sentence formation & clarity
1.0 M
Q22
Say Aloud • Rhyming Pairs & Auditory Discrimination • Sing a Song of People & Around the World
[Textbook Exercise 16] In 'Sing a Song of People & Around the World', analyze the key literary themes, answer the comprehension prompt, and write down the grammatical or vocabulary focus.
[3 Marks]
✅ Step-by-Step Solution & Working
Comprehensive Model Answer & Explanation:
1. Contextual Interpretation: In Sing a Song of People & Around the World, the lesson explores central character choices, moral lessons, and linguistic patterns.
2. Analytical Answer: Students evaluate textual evidence directly from the NCERT story/poem to articulate their response with correct sentence structure.
3. Grammar & Language Focus: Applying standard CBSE rules of grammar (nouns, adjectives, prepositions, tenses, or punctuation) ensures high clarity and expression.
1. Contextual Interpretation: In Sing a Song of People & Around the World, the lesson explores central character choices, moral lessons, and linguistic patterns.
2. Analytical Answer: Students evaluate textual evidence directly from the NCERT story/poem to articulate their response with correct sentence structure.
3. Grammar & Language Focus: Applying standard CBSE rules of grammar (nouns, adjectives, prepositions, tenses, or punctuation) ensures high clarity and expression.
CBSE Step-by-Step Marking Scheme
Textual comprehension & accuracy of facts
1.0 M
Grammatical precision & vocabulary richness
1.0 M
Coherent sentence formation & clarity
1.0 M
🌟 NEP 2020 Competency-Based Case Study
Urban Loneliness vs Connected Communities
Lois Lenski describes city crowds where millions of people walk shoulder-to-shoulder on busy sidewalks and subways, yet never look at or smile at each other, creating an environment of deep urban isolation despite intense physical proximity.
Analytical Task: Contrast the social connectedness of traditional village life with modern city routines. Suggest two daily practices urban residents can adopt to build warm neighborhood communities.
Evaluation & Model Answer:
Bridging Urban Isolation with Human Connection:
- Urban Proximity vs Village Bonding: In rural communities, citizens share interdependent relationships, knowing neighbors by name and celebrating festivals together. In high-density cities, sensory overload causes people to put up emotional walls, staring at phone screens in elevators rather than acknowledging fellow humans.
- Practice 1 — The 'Warm Micro-Greeting': Make it a daily rule to offer a cheerful 'Good Morning' and warm eye contact to building security guards, delivery personnel, and floor neighbors in elevators.
- Practice 2 — Neighborhood Balcony Gardens & Book Exchanges: Establish small community book sharing shelves or common herb planter boxes in apartment corridors to spark natural, informal doorstep conversations.
Rubric: 1.5 Marks for contrasting urban isolation with rural bonding + 3.5 Marks for 2 practical community-building practices = 5 Marks