Genre/Topic: Short Stories
In Denmark, it is believed that people see shooting stars when someone is dying to go to heaven. Do you know any beliefs that people in your country believe in? In this sad story by Hans Christian Anderson, you will read about a girl who sells match sticks, and who is still selling it in […]
Genre/Topic: Myths And Legends
By now, you have learnt plenty of myths and folklores that explain how the Earth was created, and how we came into existence. Now, here’s one more about the creation of man. This one is a Greek mythology.
Genre/Topic: Poetry
Life is like a play – we merely go through the stages of our life acting it out. As times change, we change. So do our responsibilities and priorities. This is what William Shakespeare wants to relate through this poem, All The World’s a Stage. Read it and see if you agree with William Shakespeare […]
Genre/Topic: Fables And Folktales
Robin Hood was a heroic outlaw in English folklore. A highly skilled archer and swordsman, he is known for “robbing from the rich and giving to the poor”, assisted by a group of fellow outlaws known as his “Merry Men”. In this story, we will read how Robin Hood meets Little John and what happens […]
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Genre/Topic: Poetry
I love metal songs. Their thick, massive sound drives and emphatic beats are so enjoyable. My grandfather always disapproves of the type of music I listen to. He thinks that songs ought to be subtle and gentle and calls my metal songs ‘noise’. The same contrast is shown by this poem The Echoing Green by […]
Genre/Topic: Fun Reading
My senses are all going backward as I read this poem My Senses All Are Backward by Kenn Nesbitt.
Genre/Topic: Myths And Legends
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 […]
Genre/Topic: Nonfiction
Did you know that if you mix all the seven colors in the rainbow, it gives you the color white? Try it out in your science class. Ask your teacher to bring a prism; and face it towards the sun. You’ll be amazed with you see. Here, you will read about these fascinating rainbows.
