Genre/Topic: Poetry
There once was a man from the sticks Who liked to compose limericks. But he failed at the sport, For he wrote ’em too short. Did you like this one? Now have fun with some more about humourous limericks.
Grade 6 Reading Lesson 20 Short Stories – The Selfish Giant
Genre/Topic: Short Stories
This giant is selfish because he does not let children play in his lovely garden. He scares them off, and the children have nowhere to go and play. They are disheartened. What will these poor children do now? Where will they go to play? Will the selfish giant ever learn a lesson? Will he turn […]
Grade 9 Reading Lesson 11 Short Stories – Rip Van Winkle
Genre/Topic: Short Stories
Rip Van Winkle is an amiable person who enjoys solitary activities in the wilderness, but is also loved by all in town—especially the children to whom he tells stories and gives toys. However, a tendency to avoid all gainful labor, for which his nagging wife (Dame Van Winkle) chastises him, allows his home and farm […]
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Grade 6 Reading Lesson 25 Horror – The Hook
Genre/Topic: Horror
Micheal Rosen is good at narrating horror stories. Trust me. Although I am not a coward, this story sent chills down my back as it ended. So be prepared to be left in disbelief, and shock and scare. ‘The Hook’ is good at doing that.
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Grade 5 Reading Lesson 16 Play – Matilda
Genre/Topic: Drama, Play
Matilda is a genius, but she can play nasty tricks. She puts glue all over her father’s hat. When the father returns home from his work, all the family members try to take off the hat, but all in vain. What happens then? Is Matilda caught and punished? Read this amusing story by Roald Dahl.
Grade 6 Reading Lesson 5 Poetry – Leisure
Genre/Topic: Poetry
Leisure, by W.H. Davies, is a simple yet beautiful and thought provoking poem where the poet wonders whether it is worth leading a life which provides one with no time for leisure. When I am now engaged in a mobile telephone conversation while walking along countryside, I think of Davies and end that call. See […]
Grade 2 Reading Lesson 18 Fables And Folktales – The Lion And The Mouse
Genre/Topic: Fables And Folktales
Can a mouse ever help a lion? A lion is large, powerful and fierce. Does it even need anyone’s help at all? And how can the tiny mouse help the mighty lion? Read this delightful story about the lion and the mouse and find out.
Grade 7 Reading Lesson 23 Myths And Legends – The Creation Of Man
Genre/Topic: Myths And Legends
According to Mayan mythology, it was only after a lot of hard work that the Gods created man. This lesson is about their struggles. Hope you enjoy this.
Grade 2 Reading Lesson 3 Poetry – Sing A Song Of People
Genre/Topic: Poetry
How many people are there in this world? Can you guess the number? The world population is seven billion, which means seven followed by nine zeros. It is, indeed, a huge number. Try writing it out in your notebook. And there are three people added every second. Surprising, isn’t it? Here is one poem that […]
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