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“He belongs to the sky. We belong to the earth – we’re chickens”.
So the eagle lived and died a chicken, for that’s what he
thought he was.

Source: Discovery – J.M. Sampath

Answer the following questions in a sentence or two:

1. What did the eagle see in the sky?
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2. Why do you think the eagle died a chicken? Discuss.

3. What are your limitations your thoughts or your
environment? Reflect and share with your partner.

4. How do you see your real self and break the influence of
your environment? Share your views.

Language in use
Simple Present Tense

Study the table below and record your hobbies in the
I. Not to be republished
last row. Compose sentences using persons and their
hobbies/routines. Add adverbs if necessary. Then
compare your sentences with those of your partners.

e.g., 1. Father practises meditation every day.

2. I usually drink milk at night.
Father reads news paper practises meditation writes articles goes on morning walk

Mother tries new recipe goes to school visits temple sings Vachanas
Brother goes trekking browses internet works in NGO supports self-help groups

Sister researches in ISRO paints pictures helps mother takes wild photographs

II. Your teacher conducts this activity for you. Follow his/
her instructions carefully.
Activity: “Something special”
Procedure

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