English Notes Chapter 1.4 – A Letter from Hingoli Class 6 Maharashtra Board

1. Summary of the Chapter:

This chapter is a letter written by Raman to his Sanjumama (uncle). Raman writes about his experiences during his visit to Sagroli and how much he enjoyed his summer vacation. He describes the fun activities he did, the delicious food he ate, and the books he read. He also sends small gifts for his cousins Tejas and Avadhoot.

2. Important Characters:

1. Raman – The boy who writes the letter. He visited Sagroli and had a great time.
2. Sanjumama – Raman’s uncle, to whom the letter is addressed.
3. Tejas and Avadhoot – Raman’s cousins in Sagroli.
4. Meeramami – Raman’s aunt, who is an excellent cook.
5. Ajji and Ajoba – Raman’s grandparents.
6. Kaka-ajoba – An elder relative who owns a library.

3. Places Mentioned in the Chapter:

1. Hingoli – The place where Raman lives.
2. Sagroli – The village where Sanjumama and other relatives live.
3. Manjara River – The river where Raman enjoyed swimming.
4. Balaghat Hills – The hills where Raman took long walks.

4. Fun Activities Raman Did in Sagroli:

1. Swimming in the Manjara River.
2. Playing with Tejas and Avadhoot.
3. Walking in the Balaghat Hills.
4. Riding a buffalo on the way home.
5. Eating delicious food made by Meeramami and Ajji.
6. Reading books from Kaka-ajoba’s library.

5. Food Items Mentioned in the Letter:

Raman enjoyed traditional food at Sagroli, including:

• Aamras (mango pulp).
• Kurdai (crispy noodle-like snack).
• Papdya (thin, crispy snacks).
• Kanda Bhaji (onion fritters).
• Shrikhanda Wadi (a sweet dish made of yogurt).

6. Special Gifts Raman Sent:

• For Tejas → Two postal stamps for his collection.
• For Avadhoot → A matchbox cover for his collection.

7. Grammar and Language Concepts from the Chapter:

1. Exclamatory Sentences (Sentences with !)

• “How wonderful were the days we spent at Sagroli!”
• “That lunch! Wow!”
• “Meeramami is a great cook – a master chef!”

2. Non-English Words in the Letter

• Sagroli, Manjara, Balaghat, Aamras, Kurdai, Papdya, Kanda Bhaji, Shrikhanda Wadi, Kaka-ajoba, Ajji, Ajoba, Sanjumama, Rajumama, Shailamami, Meeramami.

3. Ordinal Numbers (Used for Dates):

• 9 June 2015 → The ninth of June, two thousand and fifteen.
• 1 May → The first of May.
• 15 August → The fifteenth of August.

8. Terms of Address for Relatives (Family Titles):

• Uncle → Mama, Chacha, Kaka.
• Aunt → Mami, Chachi, Kaki.
• Grandfather → Ajoba, Dadaji, Nanaji.
• Grandmother → Ajji, Dadiji, Naniji.
• Cousin → Bhai, Behen.

9. Moral / Lesson from the Chapter:

1. Enjoying family time is important. Raman cherishes the time spent with his family.
2. Simple joys make life beautiful – playing, swimming, eating, and reading made Raman happy.
3. Expressing gratitude – Raman thanks his family members and shares his happiness with them.
4. Staying connected through letters – Writing letters helps us express our feelings and share memories.