The Lagori Champions - Santoor Grade 4
Discover the thrill of teamwork and tradition!
Difficult Words & Meanings
Match
Meaning: A sports game
Hindi: खेल
Sentence: The Lagori match was exciting.
Stacked
Meaning: Arranged in a pile
Hindi: एक के ऊपर एक रखा हुआ
Sentence: Stones were stacked in the center.
Opponent
Meaning: The rival team
Hindi: प्रतिद्वंद्वी टीम
Sentence: Our opponent was the Green Warriors.
Boundary
Meaning: The edge of a playing field
Hindi: सीमा
Sentence: Players cannot cross the boundary.
Referee
Meaning: A person who watches and manages a game
Hindi: रेफरी
Sentence: The referee blew the whistle to start the game.
Dodged
Meaning: Moved aside to avoid
Hindi: बचना
Sentence: Deepa dodged the ball in time.
Teamwork
Meaning: Working together in a group
Hindi: दलबद्ध कार्य
Sentence: Teamwork helped the Sundarpur Tigers win.
Cousin
Meaning: Child of one’s uncle or aunt
Hindi: चचेरा/ममेरा भाई/बहन
Sentence: Prakash was Ravi’s cousin.
Practice Exercises
A. Answer the Following
1. Who joined the group in the end?
Answer: Imran joined the group.
2. How many and what kind of stones are used in this game?
Answer: Seven flat stones are used.
3. In which state is Lagori also known as Satoliya?
Answer: In Rajasthan.
4. What is the name of the opponent team?
Answer: Green Warriors.
B. Answer based on Part II
1. Who blew the whistle to start the match?
Answer: The referee.
2. Who took the first shot?
Answer: Deepa.
3. What did Prakash do before the final whistle?
Answer: He placed the seventh stone on top.
4. Who shook hands at the end and why?
Answer: Players from both teams, to show respect and sportsmanship.
C. Answer the Following
1. What is Lagori and how is it played?
Answer: Lagori is a traditional game with 7 flat stones. One team knocks down the stack with a ball; the other rebuilds while avoiding hits.
2. Name of Deepa’s team and their opponents?
Answer: Sundarpur Tigers vs. Green Warriors.
3. Why was Prakash selected?
Answer: Because he was a fast runner.
4. Who told him about Lagori and what name did he use?
Answer: Nidhi and Imran explained; Prakash called it Satoliya.
5. What did the villagers do after the win?
Answer: They clapped and celebrated, cheering both teams.
D. Think and Discuss
1. Why did villagers cheer both teams? Do you agree?
Answer: Yes, because both teams played with effort and showed good spirit.
2. How does teamwork help?
Answer: It brings people together and makes it easier to achieve goals.
3. Is traditional play better than video games?
Answer: Yes, it builds teamwork and keeps us physically active.
✅ Let Us Learn – Language Skills
A. True or False
- Satoliya is played in Sundarpur. – ❌ False
- Ravi plays for Green Warriors. – ❌ False
- Prakash set the seventh stone. – ✅ True
- Imran helped Nidhi dodge. – ❌ False
- Sundarpur Tigers won. – ✅ True
B. Fill in the Blanks
- Ravi came running with sweat dripping down his face.
- Deepa is the captain.
- The match reminded everyone of the simple joys of teamwork and tradition.
C. Number the Sentences in Sequence
(Actual order in story: 1. Villagers lifted..., 2. Green Warriors took..., 3. Cheers erupted..., 4. All players shook..., 5. Referee blew..., 6. Sundarpur Tigers began..., 7. Nidhi took...)
- The referee blew the whistle and Nidhi took the first shot. – 7
- The Green Warriors took the ball and aimed to hit the Tigers. – 2
- The Sundarpur Tigers began to rebuild the stack. – 6
- Cheers erupted from the Tigers' side. – 3
- All players shook hands. – 4
- Villagers lifted captains’ hands and celebrated. – 1
Let Us Learn – Vocabulary and Grammar
A. Circle the Odd One
- Huge – ✅ Tiny
- Praised – ✅ Ignored
- Margin – ✅ Center
- Contest – ✅ Playground
- Jolt – ✅ Calm
- Rebuild – ✅ Ruin
- Most-liked – ✅ Disliked
- Rival – ✅ Friend
B. Unscramble the Words
- Outside (region beyond boundary)
- Wave (greeting gesture)
- Match (sports contest)
- Cousin (child of uncle/aunt)
C. Rearrange the Words
- The field is marked with a boundary.
- Everybody looked at Prakash with surprise.
- I saw a peacock dancing in the rain.
- There are white and grey clouds in the sky.
- Plants need fresh water every day.
D. Tick the Sentences and Questions
| Sentence | Type |
|---|---|
| My name is Sonam. | ✅ Sentence |
| What is your name? | ✅ Question |
| Where do you stay? | ✅ Question |
| This flower is beautiful. | ✅ Sentence |
| My shirt is blue in colour. | ✅ Sentence |
Let Us Write – Word Treasure Hunt
Words from grid:
- ✅ Sweat
- ✅ Green
- ✅ Include
- ✅ Tigers
- ✅ Stack
- ✅ Team
- ✅ Cheer
Example Sentences:
- Ravi wiped his sweat after the game.
- The Green Warriors were strong opponents.
- Let’s include everyone in the match.
- The Tigers won the match.
- We stack the stones before the game.
- Team spirit helped us win.
- The crowd gave a loud cheer.
🎨 Let Us Do – Team Badge & Spot the Differences
Each group should:
- Design a team badge using art supplies.
- Add symbols like stacked stones, ball, or teamwork.
- Present and explain your design in class.
Picture Puzzle:
Find and mark 8 differences between two pictures.
Let Us Speak & Listen Activities
Ask your playmates:
- Who enjoys outdoor games?
- Who likes art?
- Who has visited a stadium?
- Who loves Lagori?
- Who eats vegetables, likes chocolate, etc.
Listen & Identify:
Spot odd words in spoken sentences.
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