Unit- 4 Paragraphs (Gifted Students)

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  இந்தப் பக்கத்தில் மீத்திறன் மாணவர்களுக்காக  unit 4 உள்ள  paragraphs கொடுக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது.

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இந்தப் பக்கத்தில் 4th Unit இல் உள்ள paragraphs  மீத்திறன் மெல்லக் கற்கும் மானவர்களுக்காக உள்ளது.மெல்லக் கற்கும் மாணவர் எனில் இங்கு செல்லவும் ..

 

 

Prose paragraph  5 marks

                                     Title:  The Attic

                                    Author: Satyajit Ray

                                    Theme: Mistakes should be atoned and rectified  

When the narrator and Aditya reached the tea shop, the narrator observed the appearance of the tea shop owner Nagen Uncle. The owner of the tea shop was over sixty. He was a little rustic in appearance with his white neatly-combed hair and clean look. He was wearing a dhoti and a bluestriped shirt that could be seen from under a green shawl. The narrator also observed the scenario in the tea shop. There was only one other customer sitting at a corner table, neither eating nor drinking tea, but sitting with his head bent, as though he were sleeping. When Nagen Uncle told them about Sanyal, the narrator began to wonder whether Mr Sanyal was not a little crazy as well. Suddenly he stood up and stretched himself. Raising his lean right arm, with eyes dilated, he began to recite a poem by Tagore-Panraksha. Having recited the poem, he left. He noticed a sudden change in Aditya’s expression. Aditya asked Nagen Uncle who the gentleman was and what he did. When Aditya was at the wheel, he asked Aditya whether he wanted to see his house. He observed his nerves overwrought for some reason. When Aditya found what he had been looking for he heaved a sigh of relief. When he asked him what it was, he replied that he would get to know very soon. On reaching the house of Jogesh Kabiraj, he was a little curious, but he didn’t ask him anything. 

 Poem:The Ant and the Cricket    5marks

                            Poem: The Ant and the Cricket 

                            Poet: Aesop

                            Theme :Forewarned is forearmed        

Through the story of the lazy cricket and the hardworking ant, the poet teaches us the virtue of hard work. The cricket was foolish enough not to take care of his future. He made no plans or provisions for the future. He lived in the present moment. The ant, on the other hand, was wise and hardworking. He worked hard so that he could enjoy the future. The poet wants us to learn an important lesson in life. One must always save for the future. One should not be foolish enough to just enjoy the present moment. “Forewarned is forearmed” is a popular proverb that fits this story. We must be foresighted enough to see our future and make plans accordingly. One should be ready for the good as well as the bad times ahead. This attitude of the ant is not only an eye-opener for the cricket but also for the human beings. We should not be like the cricket to ruin our future. 

                          

Supplementary Reader    8 Marks

Title: The Aged Mother

Author: Matsuo Basho

Theme: Old is gold

Introduction

 “The Story of the Aged Mother” by Matsuo Basho is a story in which a son and his mother battled against the decree of putting aged people to death.

Poor Farmer and his aged mother

Once a poor farmer lived with his aged widowed mother. They owned a bit of land and they were humble, peaceful and happy.

Shining’s Despotic Leader

Their place Shining was governed by a despotic leader. He proclaimed the decree of killing aged people in that place. When the poor farmer heard the decree, he felt sad. He carried his mother to Obatsuyuma.

Motherly Concern

The mother noticed the dangerous paths. So, she reached for twigs, snapped them to pieces and quietly dropped them a handful until they reached the summit.

The Farmer’s Resolution

He understood the love of his mother. So, he carried his mother again on his back and stated walking back. He hid her beneath the kitchen floor. He supplied her with everything she needed.

Decree for a Rope of Ashes

The governor order people should present him a rope of ashes. His mother gave him a clever idea. He must make a rope of twisted straw and then stretch it upon a row of flat stones and burn it on a windless night. When the blaze died down, they could see a rope of ashes.

Dawn of Wisdom on Governor

The governor was pleased by the wit of the youth and wanted to know the idea. The farmer told the story. The governor meditated in silence and understood his mistakes. At once he abolished the decree.