It is dark underground; and it is as quiet as the land of the dead. All sort horrible smell seems to tower when I dig up the soil. The earthworms, and ants, and leeches come out of nowhere. I can’t even imagine how other living animals find it comfortable underground. To the poet James Reeves, […]
Grade 6 Reading Lesson 3 Poetry – Under Ground
Grade 6 Reading Lesson 24 Nonfiction – Philosopher’s Corner – Socrates
There is no accurate picture of Socrates and his philosophical viewpoint. It is because Socrates never wrote his philosophical texts, and whatever we know about him is based entirely on the writings by his students. This is called the Socratic Problem. Let us find out how much the students conveyed about Socrates through their writings.
Grade 6 Reading Lesson 23 Nonfiction – Country Profile – Greece
The world’s third leading producer of olives, Greece has cultivated olive trees since ancient times. Some olive trees planted in the thirteenth century are still producing olives. And you remember olives from the Olympic Games, don’t you? The winners of Olympic races were awarded with olive crowns. Sounds interesting. Read this chapter and know more […]
Grade 6 Reading Lesson 6 Poetry – Angry
I am quite short tempered. But I have been taught to control my anger and avoid hurting others when I am angry. That is why, whenever I am angry, I breathe slowly and drink lot of water. It calms me down. That’s what I do. But you will have to read this poem, Angry by […]
Download the complete course nowGrade 6 Reading Lesson 8 Fantasy – The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz
Dorothy Gale suddenly finds herself in the city of Munchkinland. She is in the land of magic, and surrounded by people who are not like her. But she is tired of all her adventure. She wants to go back home. Will she be able to go back home? And who is the Wizard of Oz? […]
Grade 6 Reading Lesson 13 Classics – Arrival In Lilliput
You are sailing in one of the finest ships ever. But suddenly, there is a storm and the you are shipwrecked. You land in some unknown island and you do not know your way back home. What does this fell like? It sure is a nightmare for everyone. But to the doctor Lemeul Gulliver, this […]
Grade 6 Reading Lesson 15 Classics – The Riverbank
You have friends, don’t you? You play with them, work with them, share with them and help them. In short, you adore them. Friendship is one of the finest gifts that you can possess, and must learn to treasure its value. This story describes a new friendship between Rat and Mole, and how they enjoy […]
Grade 6 Reading Lesson 17 Myths And Legends – Hercules And The Hydra
Hercules is the son of Zeus. Hydra is a monster that lurks in the swamps near a small settlement called Lerna, and has nine heads. This monster frequently terrorizes the nearby countryside. Hercules is accompanied by his nephew, Iolaus and they enter the swamp to find the monster. When they find the Hydra, Hercules soon […]
Grade 6 Reading Lesson 4 Poetry – Jabberwocky
The poem you are going to read is Jabberwocky by Lewis Carroll. The poem is one of the most nonsensical poems, and I warn you, you may understand not even a word. It happened to me too. I read it, paused, and read it again. Pondered for a while, then read it again. Jabberwocky beautifully […]
Grade 3 Reading Lesson 12 Fables And Folktales – Untitled
Grade 2 Reading Lesson 23 Nonfiction – Yummy Chocolate
Grade 8 Reading Lesson 15 Poetry – If
Grade 4 Reading Lesson 17 Nonfiction – A Kites Tale
Grade 4 Reading Lesson 14 Poetry – The Fox And The Crow
Grade 8 Reading Lesson 23 Short Stories – My Bank Account
Grade 2 Reading Lesson 22 Short Stories – The Monkey Orchestra
Grade 5 Reading Lesson 22 Nonfiction – Italy
Grade 6 Reading Lesson 16 Myths And Legends – Echo And Narcissus
Grade 6 Reading Lesson 18 Myths And Legends Myths And Legends – Egyptian Civilization