1. Guess the meaning of
Amazing – Very surprising and wonderful.
Celebrated – Took part in a festival or special event.
Crackers – Fireworks that make a loud noise.
Paper Lantern – A light decoration made from paper.
2. List the important points from each paragraph of the letter.
1st Part: Atharva celebrated eco-friendly Ganesh Utsav in America.
2nd Part: Sharva’s family will celebrate Diwali without crackers.
3rd Part: They will make a paper lantern and a model of Fort Raigad.
4th Part: Sharva wants to know about Thanksgiving and Halloween.
5th Part: He asks Atharva, “When will you come to India?”
3. List the festivals we celebrate (any 5) and the important parts of their celebration.
Diwali – Lighting diyas, making rangoli, eating sweets.
Holi – Playing with colors, singing, dancing.
Christmas – Decorating a tree, giving gifts, singing carols.
Eid – Prayers, wearing new clothes, eating special food.
Ganesh Chaturthi – Bringing Ganpati idols, offering prayers, immersion of idols.
5. Discuss the following :
1. Which festivals are celebrated on a large scale?
- Diwali, Holi, Christmas, Eid, and Ganesh Chaturthi are celebrated by many people.
2. Which parts of a festival are eco-friendly and which are not?
- Eco-friendly: Using natural colors, making paper decorations.
- Not Eco-friendly: Burning crackers, using plastic decorations.
3. How can we celebrate festivals in an eco-friendly way?
- Use natural colors, avoid plastic, and plant more trees.
7. Read the following sentences :
We are going to make a beautiful paper lantern at home.
I am going to make a model of Fort Raigad.
Note that the phrases ‘We are going to …..’, ‘I am going to …..’ show future plans.
Complete the following sentences meaningfully.
🔹 Our teacher is going to give us a special lesson on the environment.
🔹 My father is going to plant new trees this weekend.
🔹 My grandmother is going to make sweets for the festival.
8. Write a letter to your friend / cousin using the following format.
Place: ___
Date: ___
My Dear [Friend’s Name],
Hi! How are you? I hope you are doing well. I received your letter, and it was nice to know that you are enjoying your time.
I am very happy to tell you that we are planning to celebrate an eco-friendly Diwali this year. Instead of bursting crackers, we are making beautiful paper lanterns and rangoli. My family is also making delicious sweets like chaklis, laddoos, and karanjis.
I am also going to make a model of Fort Raigad for my school project. I have collected many pictures and information about it. It is very exciting!
I would love to know more about your celebrations. How do you celebrate Thanksgiving and Halloween? Please write to me about it.
When are you planning to visit India? We are all waiting to meet you! Give my regards to your parents and lots of love to your little brother.
Yours lovingly,
[Your Name]
9. Read and remember :
Eco-friendly means not harmful to nature.
It helps keep the air, water, and land clean.
Examples:
- Saving electricity and water.
- Using cloth bags instead of plastic.
- Planting trees and avoiding pollution.
10 . How to Make Natural Colors for Holi
Pink/Red – Soak beetroot in water.
Orange – Keep Palas (Flame of the Forest) flowers in water.
Green – Dry neem, mint, or coriander leaves and crush them.
Yellow – Dry marigold flowers and make a powder.
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