Chapter 9: Madhu’s Wish
Join Madhu as he discovers the magic of wishes and the value of water!
📖 Difficult Words & Meanings
Forever
Meaning: For all time
Hindi: हमेशा के लिए
Sentence: Madhu wanted food forever.
Immediately
Meaning: Without any delay
Hindi: तुरंत
Sentence: Food appeared immediately after Madhu wished.
Appeared
Meaning: Came into view
Hindi: प्रकट हुआ
Sentence: A basket of laddoos appeared in front of Madhu.
Savouries
Meaning: Salty snacks
Hindi: नमकीन
Sentence: Madhu asked for savouries like samosas and chips.
Hiccups
Meaning: Sudden repeated sounds when thirsty
Hindi: हिचकी
Sentence: Madhu got hiccups while eating.
Disappear
Meaning: To go away
Hindi: गायब हो जाना
Sentence: He asked all food to disappear.
Replace
Meaning: To take the place of something
Hindi: बदल देना
Sentence: No drink could replace water.
Thirsty
Meaning: Feeling a need for water
Hindi: प्यासा
Sentence: Madhu became very thirsty and asked for water.
📝 Comprehension Practice – Let Us Think
A. Answer the Following
1. What did Madhu enjoy?
Answer: Madhu enjoyed eating different kinds of food and snacks.
2. Do you think the old man had magical powers? How do you know?
Answer: Yes. After Madhu shared his food, the old man said he could wish for anything from the tree and it would come true.
3. Why did the tree ask Madhu to ‘think over’ his wish?
Answer: Because the tree wanted Madhu to be sure about what he really needed, not just what he wanted.
4. Name some of the things that Madhu ate.
Answer: Laddoos, fruits (grapes, mangoes, jackfruit), kachori, potato chips, samosa, vada.
B. Think and Say
1. Have you experienced hiccups?
Answer: Yes, many times when I eat too fast or drink less water.
2. What do you do when you get hiccups?
Answer: I drink water or hold my breath for a few seconds.
3. Do you think water is important? Why?
Answer: Yes, because no drink can replace water. It keeps us healthy and stops hiccups.
4. If you were in Madhu’s place, what would you wish for and why?
Answer: I would wish for health and fresh fruits always because they make me strong and happy.
🍎 Let Us Learn – Sorting Food
A. Madhu's Food – Sort into Categories
| Fruits | Sweets | Salty Snacks |
|---|---|---|
| banana, melon, guava, jackfruit | laddoo, kheer | kachori, samosa, potato chips, vada |
B. Qualities – Match Statements with Traits
| Statement | Quality |
|---|---|
| Madhu shared his food | Kind |
| Madhu wanted to eat everything | Greedy |
| The old man gave a magical gift | Generous |
C. Choose the Right Word
| Sentence | Quality |
|---|---|
| Pramod doesn’t share toys | Selfish |
| The woman saved a boy | Brave |
| Advait always lies in bed | Lazy |
| Prerna greets everyone every morning | Polite |
✍️ Grammar – Combine Sentences Using 'and' / 'but'
| Original Sentences | Combined Sentence |
|---|---|
| I eat an apple. I eat an orange. I eat a peach. | I eat an apple, an orange and a peach. |
| I like to watch cartoons. My sister likes to watch movies. | I like to watch cartoons but my sister likes to watch movies. |
| Anita plays volleyball. Anju plays volleyball. | Anita and Anju play volleyball. |
| Dolma wants a comic. She has spent all her money. | Dolma wants a comic book but she has spent all her pocket money on sweets. |
| Rajesh wants to go to the park. He has not finished homework. | Rajesh wants to go to the park but he has not finished his homework. |
✍️ Let Us Write – Complete the Story
Sample Story:
Vijaya is a young girl. She lives with her father, mother, grandmother, and grandfather in a small village. Each day she wakes up early, helps her grandmother in the garden, and then gets ready for school. She loves reading books and playing with her pet dog. In the evening, she studies and listens to stories from her grandfather. She wants to become a teacher when she grows up.
✏️ Fun With Words – Alliteration
Examples:
- Chandu Cut Carrots → All words start with C
- Anu Ate Apples → All words start with A
Try Your Own:
- Name: Ravi → Ravi Rode Red Rickshaws
- Name: Sneha → Sneha Sipped Sweet Soup
✍️ Let Us Write – Use 'because'
- Madhu shared food because he felt sorry for the old man.
- Madhu was happy because the tree granted him wishes.
- After fruits, Madhu asked for savouries because he got bored of eating fruits.
- Madhu asked for water because he got hiccups and was very thirsty.
🎨 Let Us Do – Make a Table Mat
Steps (Summary):
- Draw fruits like apple or mango on A4 sheet.
- Tear coloured papers (red/yellow).
- Stick paper bits inside fruit drawings.
- Cover with plastic sheet (optional).
- Your healthy food mat is ready!
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