Supplementary: A Childhood in Malabar – A Memoir- Solution

 

Class 6 English – Term 3

Supplementary: A Childhood in Malabar – A Memoir

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Textual Exercises

A. Identify the Character / Speaker

1. “Why isn’t the snake coming?” – The author (Kamala Das)
2. “I wonder whether it’s a cyclone.” – Ammamma
3. “I want to see kutti oppu.” – Malathikutty
4. “Will the house collapse?” – Muthassi
5. “Is she crazy?” – Muthassi

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B. True or False

• Droplets of rain glimmered on Ammamma’s face – True
• Malathikutty wanted to see kutti oppu – True
• Ammayi comforted Malathikutty – False
• The coconut palm crashed due to heavy rain – True

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C. Choose the Correct Answer

1. Meenakshi Edathi was a distant relative.
2. The sound of rain came from the southwest.
3. The central hall began to overflow.
4. Ammayi arrived drenched.
5. There was knee-deep water in the courtyard.

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D. Rearrange the Sentences

1. Meenakshi Edathi was a dark-skinned, middle-aged woman.
2. Without her, the Ambazhathel family could not live happily.
3. The wind tore through the coconut palms.
4. Dry leaves swirled upwards.
5. The swing seat fell from the ilanji tree.

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E. Character Sketch – Meenakshi Edathi

1. Important person: Meenakshi Edathi.

2. Reason: The family depended on her daily help.

3. Daily life: She was always busy with household work.

4. Appearance & qualities: Dark-skinned, middle-aged, poor, hardworking.

5. Without her: The family could not live happily.

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Class 6 English – Term 3

Supplementary: A Childhood in Malabar – A Memoir

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Paragraph 

The lesson A Childhood in Malabar is written by Kamala Das. It tells about a cyclone that happened during her childhood. There was heavy rain and strong wind, and coconut trees fell down. Water entered the house and the family members were very afraid. Meenakshi Edathi helped the family by doing all the household work. The lesson shows care, fear, and family support during a natural disaster.

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Paragraph – (Slow Learners)

• The lesson is written by Kamala Das.
• It describes a cyclone during her childhood.
• There was heavy rain and strong wind.
• The house was flooded and trees fell down.
• The lesson shows family care and support.

F. Think and Answer

Stormy day experience:
During a storm, I would stay indoors, take shelter, follow safety rules, and wait until the weather becomes normal.

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G. Project – Use of Resources

• Solar energy: Used to generate electricity.
• Wind energy: Used for pumping water and grinding grain.
• Hydro energy: Used for electricity generation.

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I. Healthy Habits (✓ / ✗)

• Drink cold water – ✗
• Eat home-cooked food – ✓
• Visit the doctor – ✓
• Never wash hands – ✗
• Take medicine and rest – ✓

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K. Weather / Climate / Season

1. Weather forecast helps farmers.
2. Climate of a place is permanent.
3. India has a tropical monsoon season.
4. Spring, summer, autumn and winter are seasons.
5. Global warming changes the world’s climate.
6. Satellites predict tomorrow’s weather.
7. Spring is my favourite season.

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Summary – English

“A Childhood in Malabar” is a memoir by Kamala Das. It describes a childhood experience during a cyclone. Heavy rain and strong winds frightened the family. The house was flooded and coconut trees fell. Meenakshi Edathi helped the family with all household work. The memoir shows fear, care, and family support during a natural disaster.

சுருக்கம் – தமிழ்

“மலபாரில் ஒரு குழந்தைப் பருவம்” கமலாதாஸின் நினைவுக் கட்டுரை. சூறாவளி நேரத்தில் ஏற்பட்ட பயம், மழை, வெள்ளம் ஆகியவற்றை விவரிக்கிறது. மீனாட்சி எடாதி குடும்பத்துக்கு உதவினாள். குடும்ப ஒற்றுமையும் இயற்கையின் தாக்கமும் இதில் காட்டப்படுகிறது.

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About the Author – English

Kamala Das (1934–2009) was a famous Indian poet and writer in English and Malayalam. She wrote under the pen name Madhavi Kutty and received many national and international awards.

ஆசிரியர் பற்றி – தமிழ்

கமலா தாஸ் இந்தியாவின் முக்கியமான கவிஞர்களில் ஒருவர். மாதவி குட்டி என்ற பெயரில் எழுதிய அவர் பல விருதுகளைப் பெற்றுள்ளார்.

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