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Pied Piper of Hamelin

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Here is the script for performing Clever Carla as a drama.(Clever Carla എന്ന കഥ നാടക രൂപത്തില്‍ അവതരിപ്പിക്കാം... സ്‌ക്രിപ്റ്റ് കാണൂ...)

Characters in Order of Appearance 

1. Narrator
2. Shoemaker 
3. Merchant 
4. Judge 
5. Carla

• Narrator: In the Sicilian city of Palermo, Italy, there once lived a poor shoemaker and his young daughter, Carla. The shoemaker worked with great skill creating fine leather shoes and sandals, which he sold at a nearby market. Carla helped in the shop by polishing the finely crafted shoes until they shone. One day the shoemaker loaded his wagon with goods and hitched up his only horse.

Shoemaker: Wish me luck, Carla.

• Narrator: he said.

Shoemaker: I am going to the market and hope to return before dark with my pockets filled with coins.

• Narrator: Carla wished her father a speedy return, kissed his cheek for luck, and saw him on his way. The shoemaker took a route that brought him onto a street filled with stores. As he passed by a shoe store, a wealthy merchant called to him,

Merchant: Hey! Wait, my good fellow!

• Narrator: The shoemaker stopped as the merchant approached.

Merchant: I see you do fine work.

• Narrator: said the merchant, picking up a pair of leather sandals and admiring them.

Merchant: Very fine indeed!

• Narrator: Then he looked at the shoemaker with a sly grin.

Merchant: How much for everything?

• Narrator: The shoemaker thought for a moment about how much he would have charged for each pair in the market and named a fair price.

Shoemaker: Twenty copper pieces for everything.
Merchant: It’s a deal!

• Narrator: said the merchant firmly and handed the shoemaker the coins. Then the merchant climbed onto the wagon, seated himself next to the shoemaker, and told him to step down and be on his way.

Shoemaker: What’s this?

• Narrator: protested the shoemaker.

Merchant: Come now, my dear fellow, let’s not quibble. You did agree to sell me “everything,” didn’t you?
Shoemaker: Well, yes… but…
Merchant: I take you at your word. Everything includes your wagon and your horse. After all, a deal’s a deal! If you wish to dispute my claim, we’ll go before the judge. There’s one just down the street!

• Narrator: In shock, the shoemaker followed the merchant to the courthouse. When they were before the judge, the merchant explained what had been said, and the judge asked the shoemaker if he had indeed agreed to sell “everything.”

Shoemaker: Well… yes…

• Narrator: said the shoemaker.

Shoemaker: But…
Judge: Then a deal’s a deal.

• Narrator: the judge decreed.

Judge: And you must honor it.

• Narrator: Dejected-without his horse, his wagon, or his pride-the shoemaker walked back home, with the cruel merchant’s laugh ringing in his ears. When he got home, he explained everything to Carla just as it happened.

Carla: What a greedy old buzzard!

• Narrator: said Carla, shaking her head.

Carla: But don’t worry, Papa, I have an idea.

• Narrator: Early the next day, Carla selected six of the finest pairs of dancing slippers the shoemaker had ever crafted.

Carla: Let me try my luck at selling these.

• Narrator: Carla said. Her father, seeing the determination in his daughter’s eyes, consented. Carla loaded the beautiful shoes in a wheelbarrow and was on her way. She stopped to wipe her brow when she was in front of the wealthy merchant’s shop, and in a flash the merchant came running out.

Merchant: Signorina,

• Narrator: he purred, as he approached.

Merchant: You look tired. Perhaps I can relieve you of your burden!
Carla: That would be very nice indeed.

• Narrator: smiled Carla. The merchant looked in the wheelbarrow and studied the dancing slippers.

Merchant: How much for everything?

• Narrator: he grinned broadly, thinking he would make another good deal for himself.

Carla: How much do you offer me?

• Narrator: replied Carla. The merchant reached into his pocket then held out three copper pieces.

Merchant: Times are tough, Signorina. This is all I can offer.
Carla: Everything in your hand?

• Narrator: Carla asked.

Merchant: Yes, certainly.
Carla: Then it’s a deal!

• Narrator: said Carla firmly and held out her hand for payment. The merchant grinned slyly and slid the coins into it.

Carla: Oh thank you.

• Narrator: said Carla with her hand still extended.

Carla: And I see that you have three lovely rings. I will have them as well, thank you. They are very colorful!

• Narrator: The merchant was taken aback.

Merchant: What’s this?

• Narrator: he bellowed.

Carla: Come now, my dear man, let’s not quibble.

• Narrator: said Carla.

Carla: You did agree to pay me everything in your hand, didn’t you?

• Narrator: Now the merchant was fuming, for he was a man prone to displaying his wealth, and on that hand he had three very valuable rings that glittered in the sunlight: a diamond, a star sapphire, and a ruby. They were among his favorite possessions.

Carla: I take you at your word. Everything in your hand includes your three rings. After all, a deal’s a deal.

• Narrator: Carla continued.

Carla: There is a judge just down the street. If you are not content with our deal, we will go before him.

• Narrator: And so they did. The judge listened patiently as Carla explained what had been said. The judge asked the merchant if he had indeed agreed to pay “everything in his hand.”

Merchant: Well… yes…bu-, bu-, but…

• Narrator: the merchant stammered.

Judge: Then a deal is a deal.

• Narrator: the judge decreed.

Judge: And you must honor it.

• Narrator: Reluctantly, the merchant slipped the beautiful rings from his fingers and handed them to Carla. Carla put two of them in her pocket and held out the ruby ring.

Carla: I am not a heartless person.

• Narrator: she said.

Carla: I’ll bet this ring means a great deal to you.
Merchant: Why yes, it does, Signorina.

• Narrator: said the merchant sheepishly.

Carla: Well, then, I would be willing to trade it to you for my papa’s horse and wagon, which you have recently acquired.

• Narrator: said Carla with a broad smile. The merchant, realizing he had been tricked by his own brand of trickery, agreed. And so Carla returned home to her proud, grateful father with their horse and wagon, three copper pieces, and the two precious rings as a bonus. Even today the people of Palermo tell of how the clever Carla outsmarted the greedy merchant.

Vitamins

Vitamins are organic substances.

• The main vitamins are A, B -  Complex, C, D, E and K.
• Plants can produce almost all vitamins.
• In our body vitamin D is produced to a small extent.
• So we have to get vitamins from food.
• Vitamins are extremely necessary for the proper functioning of the body.
• Vitamins A, D, E and K are soluble in fat.
• Vitamins B and C are water - soluble.
• Deficiency and excessiveness of vitamins are not good for health.

Why should we include fruits and vegetables in our diet?

1. Vitamins and minerals are extremely necessary for the proper working of the body.
2. Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins and minerals.
3. By including them in our diet, we get vitamins and minerals.

Pooram

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The book that saved the earth - drama presentation

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Somebody’s Mother

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Wings of Hope is a 2000 made-for-TV documentary directed by Werner Herzog. 

The film explores the story of Juliane Koepcke)

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Invention of Television

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Victor Hugo

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Song of the Rain

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Song of the Rain - recital and explanation

The Ballad of Father Gilligan

W.B. Yeats reading his own verse



The Ballad of Father Gilligan

In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the birth of the Nobel Prize-winning poet, William Butler Yeats, Brendan Landers recites Yeats’ 1922 poem; “The Ballad of Father Gilligan”. Brendan is a freelance writer, journalist and editor from Dublin, Ireland.

Father Gilligan poem reciting

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Leo Tolstoy - on film



The two brothers - animation

Grammar

CLASS X

Reporting
1. A. J. Cronin : Have you done any mistake?
John : Yes, I have taken a sum of money from the office safe.
Ans:
A.J. Cronin asked John whether he had done any mistake.
John replied that  he had taken a sum of money from the office safe.

Complete the dialogue
Formation of ‘Wh’ questions and ‘Yes/No’ questions:
Question word+Auxilliary verbs+ Subject + Rest of the sentence

1. A.J. Cronin helped John by providing the money.
How did A.J. Cronin help John?
2. A.J. Cronin met John at the deck of the ship.
Whom did  A.J. Cronin meet at the deck of the ship.
3. Father Gilligan fell asleep in the moth- hour.
What time did  father Gilligan  fall asleep?
4. John had been active in the field of Youth welfare for 15 years.
How long had John been active in the field of Youth welfare?
5. John attempted suicide because of the feeling of being guilty.
How come did John attempt suicide?
Phrasal Verbs
John had .....(a)..... his dark suit, sober tie and rimless spectacles.
He was on his way to ......(b)..... New York. He .....(c).... A. J. Cronin on the deck of the ship. He wished to ......(d).... with him.
(call on, call at, put on, put across, came across)
Ans:  a) put on    b) call at      c) came across    d) put across
Word Pyramid
1. Investment
Investment
The Investment
The best Investment
The best investment which regain the life of John

Editing
1. A.J. Cronin asked John where was he going. (wrong word order)
Ans:
A.J. Cronin asked John where he was going.

Direct and indirect

Direct Speech	Indirect Speech
Dr. Cronin, ‘I was working as a doctor’. (Past continuous)	He said that he had been working as a doctor.
John ‘I will settle in London’. (will)	He said that he would settle in London. (would be)

Comprehension

Read the lines from the poem ‘The Ballad of Father Gilligan’ and answer the questions that follow.
And is the poor man dead? He cried
He died an hour ago
The old Priest Peter Gilligan
In grief swayed to an fro

When you were gone he turned and died
As merry as a bird
The old Priest Peter Gilligan
He knelt him at that word
1. What was the reply of the poor man’s wife?
2. How did the priest behave when he knew that the man was dead?
3. Pick out a pair of rhyming words?
4. Identify a figure of speech used by the poet
Ans:
1. The poor man’s wife replied that her husband died an hour before.
2. The priest swayed to an fro when he knew that the man was dead.
3. Ago-fro, bird-word
4. The soul of her husband left his body like a bird which flies in myrth.
Letter
1. The narrator of the story ‘The best investment I ever made’ had an eventful voyage. After his meeting with John he decided to write a letter to his wife, sharing his feelings. Draft the likely letter written by the narrator.
New York,
18/09/1998
Dear Anne,
How are you? Hope you are fine. You may wonder why I am sending a letter. I am thrilled to share my happiness and excitement of an unbelievable meeting.
I hadn’t thought that this voyage would be such an eventful one. On the second day of my voyage, I noticed one of the passengers watches me closely. But you know, usually I don’t like conversing with others. I gave no sign of having noticed that man. The following afternoon I again observed him with his wife. From their talk I could realize that both were to America as part of charitable work. He is devoted to the care of boys and girls who had fallen under the ban of law. I was upset to hear why he was attracted to social work. He told me that he was none other than the person whom I saved 25 years ago. Do you remember that small investment of seven pounds and ten shillings? Now I am proud. If we kept that money in a bank, it wouldn’t be such a fruitful one. God is great to reveal me what I did once was such a great deed.
It could light not a single life, but the lives of many. I will tell you everything in detail. Hope to meet you  soon.
Yours lovingly
A.J. Cronin

Diary

തീര്‍ത്തും സ്വകാര്യമായ രേഖപെടുത്തലുകളാണ് ഒരു ഡയറിക്കുറിപ്പ്. അതി
നാല്‍ വ്യാകരണത്തിന്റെയോ, ഭാഷാശുദ്ധി യുടെയോ അളവുകോല്‍ വച്ച് ഡയറിയെ അളക്കുക പ്രയാസം. എങ്കിലും പൊതു വായി പറയാവുന്ന ചില കാര്യങ്ങളു~്. ഒരു വ്യക്തിയുടെ മനസ്സിനെ സ്വാധീനിച്ച ചില അനുഭവങ്ങളുടെയും, ചിന്തകളുടെയും, പ്രതികരണങ്ങളുടെയും, ഓര്‍മകളുടെയും ലിഖിതമായ സൂക്ഷിപ്പുകളാവാം ഡയറിക്കുറി പ്പ്.
പാഠഭാഗം നന്നായി വായിച്ചിരുന്നാല്‍ ഓരോ കഥാപാത്രത്തിന്റെയും മാനസികാവസ്ഥകള്‍ നിങ്ങള്‍ക്കു പരിചയമാകും
.
ഡയറി എഴുതുമ്പോള്‍ ശ്രദ്ധിക്കേ~ കാര്യങ്ങള്‍:

1. Use the first person narrative
2. Day and date should be written.
3. Try to use words indicating personal feelings.
eg: Oh!
താഴെ കൊടുത്ത ഒരു മാതൃക ശ്രദ്ധിക്കു.

1. The narrator in the story ‘The Best Investment I Ever Made’ pens down his thoughts in his diary about the unexpected incidents on the liner. Prepare a diary.

Ans:

11 February     Wednesday

A young man has been beaming at me since yesterday. I know that he wanted to talk to me. What is pulling him back? Does he know me? I tried to remember his face. No, I haven’t met him before. This morning he came with a lady. Obvious; it is his wife. ‘Excuse me, Doctor, I wonder if I might introduce myself.’ He spoke almost breathlessly. When he introduced himself, I just could not believe myself. The short talk took me down the memory lane. Twenty- five years ago, I had rescued him from a tragedy and now he is before me, a vibrant young man crusading against social evils. Tears welled up in my eyes. I never knew that I would live up to witness such a great transformation. Seven pounds and ten shillings. That was my investment. Yes, the best investment I ever made.

Narrative

Things to remember

Suitable title

Sequences the events properly

Expresses the theme/message properly

Uses suitable vocabulary and sentence varieties

Uses figurative languages

Provides proper beginning and ending

Victor Hugo profile

Sir Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman (C. V. Raman)

C. V. Raman

Song of the Rain - recital and explanation

Song of the Rain

The photograph shows him sitting before the microphone in 1937

The Ballad of Father Gilligan

In celebration of the 150th anniversary of the birth of the Nobel Prize-winning poet, William Butler Yeats, Brendan Landers recites Yeats’ 1922 poem; “The Ballad of Father Gilligan”. Brendan is a freelance writer, journalist and editor from Dublin, Ireland.

Father Gilligan poem reciting

Leo Tolstoy - on film

The two brothers - animation