Maharashtra Board Class 5 English Balbharti Unit Six Chapter 6 Only One Mother PDF Download

Only One Mother

Listen, Repeat And Read With Me

Hundreds of stars

in the pretty sky,

Hundreds of shells

on the shore together.

Hundreds of birds

that go singing by,

Hundreds of lambs

in the sunny weather.

Hundreds of dewdrops

to greet the dawn,

Hundreds of bees

in the purple clover,

Hundreds of butterflies

on the lawn,

But only one mother

the wide world over.

- George Cooper

Teacher's Note

This poem teaches us that mothers are very special and unique. In India, we celebrate Mother's Day to thank our mothers for their love and care.

Exam Trick

Remember: The poem says "Hundreds of" many things, but "only one mother". This means your mother is one and only. Write this idea in your exam answer.

Points to Remember

The poem talks about many hundreds of things in nature.

Stars, shells, birds, and lambs are all in hundreds.

But mothers are only one - special and important.

Mother's love is the most special thing in the world.

Recite The Poem With Proper Intonation

Read the poem with feeling. Use a soft voice when you read about nature. Use a loving voice when you read about mother.

Teacher's Note

When we read poems, we should read them nicely and with feeling. This helps other people enjoy the poem more, just like when your mother sings a lullaby with love.

Exam Trick

In exams, read the poem slowly and clearly. Put stress on the word "only" in "only one mother" to show it is special.

Points to Remember

Read with good voice control.

Pause at the end of each line.

Speak with feeling and love.

Find The Meanings Of The Following From A Dictionary

sunny - bright with lots of sun

weather - the condition of the sky and air

dewdrops - small drops of water on plants in the morning

purple - a dark color

clover - a small green plant with round leaves

Teacher's Note

Learning new words helps us understand poems better. You can use these words in your own sentences when you write or talk about nature.

Exam Trick

Remember: Dewdrops = water drops in the morning. Think of morning when the grass is wet - that's when you see dewdrops.

Points to Remember

Sunny means the sun is shining bright.

Dewdrops are small water drops you see in the morning.

Purple is a dark color between red and blue.

Clover is a small green plant with round leaves.

What Other Things Can You Think Of That You See In Hundreds?

Think of other things in nature that come in many hundreds. For example, you can think of grains of sand on the beach, leaves on a tree, or stars in the sky. Write your own sentences about these things.

Teacher's Note

This activity helps children think of nature around them. In Indian villages, you can see hundreds of things like crops in fields, fruits in orchards, and flowers in gardens.

Exam Trick

In exams, give examples from things you see every day. Write about familiar things from your school or home - like flowers in a garden or pebbles on a path.

Points to Remember

Think of natural things around you.

Many things in nature come in large numbers.

Use your own examples from your town or village.

What Else Can You Think Of That Is Only One Of Its Kind?

Think of other things that are only one and special, just like mother. For example, your father is only one, your school is only one, or your country is only one.

Teacher's Note

This activity teaches children to value unique and special things. In India, we have one national flag, one Constitution, and one national anthem that are special to all of us.

Exam Trick

Remember: "Only one" means unique and special. Think of important people and things in your life - like your best friend, your teacher, or your house.

Points to Remember

Some things are one and only - they are special.

Mother, father, and home are unique for each person.

We should value things that are only one of their kind.

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