NCERT Class 4 English Santoor Chapter 07 Fit Body Fit Mind Fit Nation PDF Download

Chapter 7: Fit Body, Fit Mind, Fit Nation

Let us Read

Active boy Anant,
plays the game of hockey,
even when the ground is rocky.

Graceful girl Geeta,
practices on her skates,
and learns daily from her mistakes.

Little boy Lhamo,
proudly plays a guitar,
while his friend joins him
with a sitar.

Swift girl Shabana,
after winning a cycle race,
happily celebrates her fastest pace.

And then there is me,
musical Meena,
singing in rhythm.

Cheerful children everywhere,
playing is a joy!
for every girl and boy.

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Teacher's Note

Notice how each child in the poem has an adjective describing them before their name - "Active boy Anant", "Graceful girl Geeta", "Swift girl Shabana". These adjectives tell us what quality or skill each child has. When you describe someone, think about their most interesting quality and use an adjective that starts with the same sound as their name - it makes the description more fun and memorable.

Let us Think

A. Observe how the children are described in the poem, like 'Active Boy Anant', 'Graceful girl Geeta' etc. Write one quality that starts with the same letter as your name.

B. Answer the following.

1. Which game does Anant play?
2. Which musical instruments are mentioned in the poem?
3. Who among the children mentioned in the poem likes moving in rhythm?
4. Who learns every day from the mistakes done during skating?

C. Think and discuss.

1. Which game do you generally play in school?
2. What do you enjoy more - playing an indoor game or an outdoor game?
3. Which musical instrument do you like to play?
4. Have you seen musical instruments? If yes, name them.
5. Which dance form do you like the most? Name a famous dance from your region/district.

Teacher's Note

The poem mentions different activities and skills - hockey, skating, guitar, sitar, singing, and dancing. Each child has chosen something they enjoy and do regularly. When you answer the "Think and discuss" questions, you are finding activities you enjoy. Different people enjoy different things, and that is what makes each person special.

Key Points

• The poem describes children who are active in different ways - some play sports, some play musical instruments, and some sing or dance.
• Each child has a quality or characteristic that describes them, such as "Active", "Graceful", "Swift", or "Musical".
• Games and music are activities that bring joy to children and help them stay healthy and happy.
• Learning from mistakes, like Geeta does with her skating, helps us improve and get better at what we do.
• Playing and enjoying music are important parts of a fit body, fit mind, and fit nation.

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