Maharashtra Board Class 5 English Balbharti Unit One Chapter 4 Strawberries PDF Download

4. Strawberries

Strawberries that in gardens grow

Are plump and juicy fine,

But sweeter far us wise men know

Spring from the woodland vine.

No need for bowl or silver spoon,

Sugar or spice or cream,

Has the wild berry plucked in June

Beside the trickling stream.

Things To Do

1. Learn and recite the poem.

2. Read the poem and answer the following.

(1) Which are the two different places where strawberries grow?

(2) What are the two different ways of eating strawberries?

(3) Which strawberries are plump and juicy?

(4) Which strawberries are sweeter?

(5) How would you like to eat your strawberries?

3. Activities

(1) Find out when and where we get strawberries in Maharashtra.

(2) Make a list of your favourite fruits and vegetables and note down the time of the year when they are available in plenty.

(3) Have you ever eaten any fruit/vegetable picking it straight from the tree or field? Write about that experience in 3-5 lines.

Teacher's Note

Strawberries grow in two places - in gardens and in forests. In India, we can buy strawberries in the market during spring season.

Exam Trick

Remember: Garden strawberries are plump and juicy. Wild forest strawberries are sweeter. Think about the taste - sweet things are better!

Points To Remember

Strawberries grow in gardens and in forests.
Garden strawberries are big, plump and juicy.
Wild strawberries from forests are sweeter.
Wild strawberries need no sugar or cream to eat.
You can pick strawberries in June from the stream side.

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