Grade 6 English – Unit 2 | Three Simple Rules

🚀Getting Started — Warm Up!2.5 marks

Would it be alright if I took your pen?
May I write and recite a poem then?
Of course, you can but rather do it soon.
I am so restless to wait till noon.

Can I take a photo with you somehow?
Is it alright if I click it now?
Oh, I am afraid, I can't say 'yes' now.
Sorry, but I'd rather you not allow.

Activity A

What is the song about? What is the person asking for in the first verse?

0.5 mark

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B.a

Look at the pictures. What is right and what is wrong in the school? Write one example of each.

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B.b

Where is the man in the picture? What is he holding in his hand?

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C

Talk about an incident where you were refused to do something. Write 2–3 sentences about it.

1 mark

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Section Score:0/ 2.5

📖Reading I — Three Simple RulesRead carefully

🐦 Three Simple Rules

Once, there was a rich man in a village. His name was Chulong. Despitedespite /dɪˈspaɪt/ (prep.): used to say that something happened even though something else might have prevented it being rich he still wanted more richesriches /ˈrɪtʃɪz/ (n.): a large amount of money and valuable possessions; wealth, more money.

One day, he was walking in his garden. He saw a strange bird in a bush. It was very small. But it had very beautiful and colourful feathersfeathers /ˈfeðəz/ (n.): the light covering that grows on a bird's body. Its voice was also very sweet. Chulong had never seen such a bird in his life. He slowly went near the bush unseen. He caught the bird. The bird spoke: "Why have you caught me?"

"I want to make money. I can sell you for a big amountamount /əˈmaʊnt/ (n.): a quantity or sum of something," replied Chulong.

"But you are already rich. Why do you want more?" asked the bird.

"Because I want to become richer and richer," replied Chulong.

"But do not dreamdream /driːm/ (v.): to think about something that you would very much like to happen of making money through me!" said the bird. It further added, "You cannot sell me. Nobody will buy me because in imprisonmentimprisonment /ɪmˈprɪznmənt/ (n.): the state of being kept in prison or in a restricted place, I will lose my beauty and my sweet voice."

The bird slowly turned into a black bird. The beautiful feathers now looked like the feathers of a crow. Chulong's hopes of making money were shatteredshattered /ˈʃætəd/ (adj.): broken into many small pieces; completely destroyed.

He said angrily, "I will kill you, and I will eat your meat."

"Eat me! I am so small. You will not get enough meat to kill your hunger," replied the bird. Chulong could not answer.

The bird then suggested, "Well set me free. In return, I shall teach you three simple but useful rules."

"What is the use of the rules? I want only money," said Chulong. He was irritatedirritated /ˈɪrɪteɪtɪd/ (adj.): angry or annoyed condition. "But these rules can profitprofit /ˈprɒfɪt/ (v.): to get an advantage or benefit from something you greatly," added the bird.

Chulong wanted to take a chance. He released the bird. It flew up at once. Then it sat on the branch of a tree. Its colour started changing. It became beautiful again.

Chulong asked, "Now teach me the rules." "Certainly," said the bird. Then it added, "The first rule is: Never believe everything others say. The second rule is: Never be sad about something you do not have. The third rule is: Never throw away what you have in your hand."

"You silly bird," shouted Chulong, "These three rules are known to everyone. You have cheatedcheated /ˈtʃiːtɪd/ (v.): acted dishonestly or unfairly to gain an advantage me."

But the bird said, "Chulong, just sit down for a while. Think about all your actions of today. You had me in your hands, but you released me. You believed all that I said. And you are sad about not having me. The rules are simple. But you never followedfollowed /ˈfɒləʊd/ (v.): acted according to a rule or instruction them. Now do you see the value of the rules?" Then the bird flew away and disappeareddisappeared /ˌdɪsəˈpɪəd/ (v.): went out of sight; stopped being visible from his sight.

(Adapted from the fables of Thailand)

📚 Glossary — Reading I (Difficult Words)

Despite/dɪˈspaɪt/prep.Used to say something happened even though something might have prevented it

Riches/ˈrɪtʃɪz/n.A large amount of money and valuable possessions; wealth

Feathers/ˈfeðəz/n.The light covering that grows on a bird's body

Imprisonment/ɪmˈprɪznmənt/n.The state of being kept in prison or a restricted place

Shattered/ˈʃætəd/adj.Completely destroyed or broken

Irritated/ˈɪrɪteɪtɪd/adj.Angry or annoyed condition

Profit/ˈprɒfɪt/v.To get an advantage or benefit from something

Cheated/ˈtʃiːtɪd/v.Acted dishonestly to gain an advantage

Greed/ɡriːd/n.A strong desire for more wealth or possessions than you need

Amount/əˈmaʊnt/n.A quantity or sum of something

Released/rɪˈliːst/v.Set free from a place where you were held

Disappeared/ˌdɪsəˈpɪəd/v.Went out of sight; stopped being visible

🧠Reading I — Comprehension Activities13 marks

📝 Activity A: Use these words in sentences of your own. (1 mark each)

Words: riches · feathers · amount · dream · believe · follow

A.1

Write a sentence using the word riches.

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A.2

Write a sentence using the word feathers.

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A.3

Write a sentence using the word dream.

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✅ Activity B: True or False. 🤖 Auto-scored

T/F B.a

Chulong was satisfied with his riches.

1 mark · Auto

⏳ Select True or False

T/F B.b

He bought a bird to keep at home.

1 mark · Auto

⏳ Select True or False

T/F B.c

His greed set the bird free.

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⏳ Select True or False

T/F B.d

The bird cheated Chulong.

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⏳ Select True or False

T/F B.e

The bird changed its colour twice.

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⏳ Select True or False

❓ Activity C: Answer the questions. (1 mark each)

C.a

What was the main aim of Chulong?

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C.b

Why could Chulong not make money from the bird?

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C.c

What were the three simple rules the bird told Chulong?

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C.d

What type of person is Chulong?

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C.e

What lesson did you learn from the story?

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Activity D — Creative Writing

Imagine that you were Chulong. What would you do when the colourful bird turned into a black crow? Write in a few lines.

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Section Score:0/ 13

🎤Speaking — Asking, Giving and Denying Permission4 marks

Asking permission

May I …?

Can I …?

Is it okay if I …?

Would it be alright if I …?

Giving permission

Yes, you may.

Of course.

Yes, you can.

Go ahead.

Refusing permission

I'm sorry. You can't.

I'm afraid you can't.

Sorry, but no.

I'd rather you not.

Activity B

Write a dialogue of at least 6 lines between a student and a teacher. The student asks for permission (use 2 different expressions). The teacher gives permission once and refuses once.

2 marks

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Activity C

Write 5 classroom rules that you and your friends think are important. Use clear and complete sentences.

2 marks

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Section Score:0/ 4

🎧Listening — School Announcement7 marks

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Listening — School Announcement

Unit 2 · Grade 6 English · Click ▶ to play

🔊 Tip: Use headphones for best listening experience 🔁 You can listen as many times as you need!

🎙️ Listening: A head teacher makes an announcement about school rules. Listen to the recording above carefully, then answer all questions.
🤖 Fill-in-blanks MCQ and True/False are AUTO-SCORED!

🖊️ Pre-Listening: Think before you listen.

Pre A

Have you ever heard an announcement in your school? Who made it?

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Pre B

What types of announcements are usually made in school assembly?

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🎯 Activity B: Listen and fill in the blanks. 🤖 Auto

B.a

The name of the school is _______ Secondary School.

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⏳ Select an answer

B.b

The school starts at _______ am.

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⏳ Select an answer

B.c

Students are not allowed to eat _______ at school.

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⏳ Select an answer

B.d

Students should wash their _______ frequently.

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⏳ Select an answer

✅ Activity C: True or False. 🤖 Auto

T/F C.a

The students are allowed to wear bangles.

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⏳ Select True or False

T/F C.b

School uniform is compulsory only for students.

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⏳ Select True or False

T/F C.c

Different types of dustbins must be used for different wastes.

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⏳ Select True or False

T/F C.d

Students are allowed to visit the library in snacks time.

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⏳ Select True or False

Section Score:0/ 7

📐Grammar — Yes/No Questions7 marks · Auto-scored

💡 How to make Yes/No Questions:

With be: Move "is/am/are" to the front → She is a student. → Is she a student?
With other verbs: Add Do/Does/Did → She dances well. → Does she dance well?
With modals: Move the modal → She can drive. → Can she drive?

🤖 Activity B matching is AUTO-SCORED!

🔗 Activity B: Match the statements with their Yes/No questions. 🤖 Auto

B.a

Statement: He loves this town. — Choose the correct Yes/No question:

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⏳ Select an answer

B.b

Statement: They like soccer. — Choose the correct Yes/No question:

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⏳ Select an answer

B.c

Statement: She can drive a lorry. — Choose the correct Yes/No question:

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⏳ Select an answer

B.d

Statement: They are nice. — Choose the correct Yes/No question:

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⏳ Select an answer

B.e

Statement: She wakes up early. — Choose the correct Yes/No question:

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⏳ Select an answer

✏️ Activity C: Change the statements into Yes/No questions. (0.5 each)

C.a

Sarita is a helpful girl.

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C.b

You are coming to school.

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C.c

They are happy.

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C.d

He eats an apple every day.

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Section Score:0/ 7

🌊Reading II — Where Go the Boats (Poem)6 marks

Dark brown is the river,
Goldengolden (adj.): having a bright yellow colour like gold is the sand.
It flows along for ever,
With trees on either hand.

Green leaves a-floatinga-floating (old English): floating, moving along the water surface,
Castlescastles /ˈkɑːslz/ (n.): large old-fashioned buildings, often with towers and high walls of the foamfoam /fəʊm/ (n.): a mass of small white bubbles formed on the surface of liquid,
Boats of mine a-boating —
Where will all come home?

On goes the river
And out past the millmill /mɪl/ (n.): a building with machinery for grinding grain, or near a river for power,
Away down the valleyvalley /ˈvæli/ (n.): a low area of land between hills or mountains, often with a river,
Away down the hill.

Away down the river,
A hundred miles or more,
Other little children
Shall bring my boats ashoreashore /əˈʃɔː(r)/ (adv.): to or onto the shore or bank from the water.

— Robert Louis Stevenson

📚 Glossary — Reading II (Poem Words)

Goldenadj.Having a bright yellow colour like gold; beautiful

A-floatingphr.Moving along the surface of water (old English style)

Castles/ˈkɑːslz/n.Large old-fashioned buildings, often with towers and high walls

Foam/fəʊm/n.A mass of small white bubbles on the surface of liquid

Mill/mɪl/n.A building with machinery near a river, used for grinding grain

Valley/ˈvæli/n.A low area of land between hills or mountains, often with a river flowing through it

Ashore/əˈʃɔːr/adv.To or onto the shore or bank from the water

Ever/ˈevə/adv.At any time; continuously without stopping

🎵 Activity A: Find rhyming words from the poem.

Word	Rhyming word from the poem
band
drill
fever
dome
bore

🎯 Rhyming Scores (0.5 each): band: drill: fever: dome: bore:

📖 Activity B: Find words from the poem with these meanings. (0.5 each)

B.a

A large old-fashioned building

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B.b

A lightweight form of rubber or plastic or wood used for travelling on water

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B.c

A low area of land between hills or mountains

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❓ Activity C: Answer the questions. (0.5 each)

C.a

What is the colour of the river and the sand?

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C.b

Where are the trees?

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C.c

Where is the boat floating?

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C.d

Who shall bring the boat to shore?

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Section Score:0/ 6

✍️Writing — Classroom Rules & Personal Letter10 marks

Writing A — Paragraph

Write your own set of classroom rules (at least 8 rules). Each rule should be a complete sentence.

5 marks

📋 Content 2 + Organisation 1 + Language 1 + Accuracy 1

🎯 Score:/ 5

Writing B — Personal Letter

Write a personal letter to your friend telling him/her about the rules in your school. Include at least 5 rules.

5 marks

📋 Format 1 + Content 2 + Language 1 + Accuracy 1
Format: Date · Greeting (Dear ___,) · Body · Closing (Your friend, ___)

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Section Score:0/ 10

📋Project Work — Profile of Nelson Mandela5 marks

📌 Task: Visit your school library or ask your English teacher. Collect details about Nelson Mandela and write a short profile below. Include important dates (birth and death), place of birth, works and achievements.

Profile of Nelson Mandela

Write a profile of Nelson Mandela using the information you collected. Write at least 8–10 sentences.

5 marks

Include: Full name · Date of birth · Birthplace · Early life · Major works · Awards · Date of death

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Section Score:0/ 5

🔤Extra Bit — Full Stop Rules5 marks

💡 Uses of Full Stop (.)

End of a statement: Rome is the capital of Italy.
Abbreviations: Dr. Karki is a physician. I will arrive at 6 a.m.
Decimal numbers: $10.43 14.17
After a single word sentence: Stop. Goodbye.

Practice A

Add full stops in the correct places in the paragraph below. Then rewrite it correctly.

2.5 marks

My name is Anita I am a student of Grade 6 I study at Shree Secondary School My school starts at 10 am Dr Sharma is our principal She is very kind We have classes from Monday to Friday Our school ends at 4 pm

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Practice B — Create Your Own

Write 5 sentences of your own using full stops correctly. Use at least one abbreviation (Dr., Mr., Mrs., a.m., p.m.) in your sentences.

2.5 marks

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Section Score:0/ 5

Unit 2: Three Simple Rules

🐦 Three Simple Rules

📚 Glossary — Reading I (Difficult Words)

Asking permission

Giving permission

Refusing permission

📚 Glossary — Reading II (Poem Words)

🎉 Unit 2 Complete!