Genre/Topic: Poetry
William Brighty Rands is in a dilemma. He wants to find out who is superior: man or earth? Through his poem, he expresses his doubts and argues for and against the superiority of man and the earth.
Grade 8 Reading Lesson 8 Myths – Cupid And Psyche
Genre/Topic: Myths And Legends
Cupid and Psyche, also known as The Tale of Amour and Psyche and The Tale of Eros and Psyche, is a legend that first appeared as a story told by an old woman in Lucius Apuleius’ novel, The Golden Ass, written in the 2nd century AD. So now let’s read about Cupid, the Greek God […]
Grade 6 Reading Lesson 15 Classics – The Riverbank
Genre/Topic: Classics
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 8 Reading Lesson 13 Speech – I Have A Dream
Genre/Topic: Speech
According to U.S. Representative John Lewis, “Dr. King had the power, the ability, and the capacity to transform those steps on the Lincoln Memorial into a monumental area that will forever be recognized. By speaking the way he did, he educated, he inspired, he informed not just the people there, but people throughout America and […]
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Grade 3 Reading Lesson 23 Nonfiction – I’m A Cheetah
Genre/Topic: Nonfiction
Cheetahs are spotted. Do you know why? The colour and the spots help them to mix with the surroundings. They are difficult to spot and it becomes easier for them to hunt. We say, they adapt to the surroundings. In this chapter, you will read about the cheetah.
Grade 7 Reading Lesson 12 Biographies – Shakespeare
Genre/Topic: Biographies
William Shakespeare is often called England’s national poet and the “Bard of Avon”. It is all his writings that took him to such great heights. Go through this lesson to find out what his life was like and what inspired him to write.
Grade 8 Reading Lesson 2 Classics – The Wuthering Heights
Genre/Topic: Classics
Mr. Earnshaw returns home after his trip from Liverpool. As the children rush to greet him, they are expecting treasures from the splendid city. Instead, they see a shabby child at their doorstep. There are no gifts, just a dirty stranger at their house. Their hearts sink. How do the children react? Who is the […]
Grade 1 Reading Lesson 4 Poetry – To The Farm
Genre/Topic: Poetry
Have you ever been to a farm? Well, I have. And how much I enjoyed! I chased the ducklings all over the farm, and rode on horses. I fed the cows and collected the eggs. I watched the donkeys work and the fishes swim. Have you been to a farm? Has the poet been to […]
Grade 1 Reading Lesson 10 Fables And Folktales – The Hare And The Tortoise
Genre/Topic: Fables And Folktales
A hare and a tortoise take part in a race. A hare is many times faster than a tortoise. But will he win the race? Most probably yes, but we will find that out only after reading this beautiful story.
Grade 2 Reading Lesson 4 Poetry – Tall Trees
Genre/Topic: Poetry
The age of trees can be determined by the number of circles or bands that are seen on the trunk when it is cut. How many circles, do you think, that the world’s oldest tree has? The world’s oldest tree is 350 million years old. The tree must be really tall and really wide. Read […]
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