English Notes Chapter 2.1 – Minnie and Winnie Class 6 Maharashtra Board

1. Introduction

• The poem “Minnie and Winnie” is written by Alfred Lord Tennyson.
• It is a lullaby (sleep song) that describes two little girls sleeping inside a seashell.
• The poem creates a calm and peaceful atmosphere, perfect for bedtime.

2. Summary of the Poem

1️⃣ Minnie and Winnie are sleeping inside a small shell.
2️⃣ The inside of the shell is pink, and the outside is silver.
3️⃣ Soft sounds of the sea can be heard around them.
4️⃣ The stars peep into the shell, watching them dream.
5️⃣ The sound of the waves slowly fades as it reaches the moon.
6️⃣ In the morning, a green linnet (small bird) flies from a farm.
7️⃣ The bird wakes up Minnie and Winnie because the sun has risen.
8️⃣ The poem describes peaceful sleep and a gentle morning wake-up.

3. New Words and Their Meanings

4. Rhyming Words in the Poem

5. Opposite Words from the Poem