A character sketch is description of a person's qualities or traits. It tells you what makes a person who he/she/it is. Here's a video describing how to find character traits. It will also talk about character development. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWYpj9aqTr0 The image below sums up what the video is trying to tell you about character traits. Image… Continue reading How to Write a Character Sketch (For Beginners)
Category: Books
Heidi- Story of the Week
Here's the story of Heidi by the Swiss author Johanna Spyri . Do watch carefully and leave your comments below.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tp0wnIs0TSsHappy Sunday!
Snippet of Wisdom #5
Society has told us a series of mistruths... That pleasure is preferable to the terrifying yet majestic fact that all possibility requires hard work, regular reinvention and a dedication as deep as the sea to leaving our harbours of safety, daily. From "The 5 AM Club" by Robin Sharma. Good day to you!
Snippet of Wisdom #4
The smallest of implementations is always worth more than the grandest of intentions. From "The 5 AM Club" by Robin Sharma. I guess we are back to the basics with this one. "Actions do speak louder than words" and even intentions. Have a great day!
Snippet of Wisdom #3
The truth is that every challenging event you've experienced, each toxic person that you've encountered and all the trials you've endured have been perfect preparation to make you into the person that you now are. You needed these lessons to activate the treasures, talents and powers that are now awakening within you. Nothing was an… Continue reading Snippet of Wisdom #3
The North Wind and the Sun
A fable is a short story that teaches a lesson or has a moral. The main characters in fables may be animals, legendary creatures and people. Aesop was a Greek fabulist and storyteller who wrote many fables. His fables are collectively known as "Aesop's Fables". Here is one of his fables for you. It's called… Continue reading The North Wind and the Sun
Snippet of Wisdom #1
Hi everyone! I wanted to share something amazing I have started to read. I haven't even finished the second chapter and I am already blown away by the reservoir of wisdom this book contains. In case you're wondering, I am talking about "The 5 AM Club" by Robin Sharma. I thought since it's so useful… Continue reading Snippet of Wisdom #1
A Book Review By a 5th Grader!
I cannot begin to tell you how excited I am feeling to be sharing this- to see my students following in my footsteps and taking forward what was started many months back. A couple of weeks ago, as India was celebrating its Independence Day, I had urged some of my students to free themselves of… Continue reading A Book Review By a 5th Grader!
20 Children’s Book That Redefine Gender Roles
Children are exposed to gender roles sometimes in very obvious ways, but sometimes very subtly. One of the subtle ways was the fairytales and story books we read while growing up where the girl was always the damsel in distress in need of being saved by a handsome and strong boy. Ugh! There were many… Continue reading 20 Children’s Book That Redefine Gender Roles
How to Choose the Just- Right Book
To enjoy reading, we must learn how to choose the right book.
Word of the Day- November 20, 2018
excerpt (noun) short part taken from a book, movie, speech etc. Sentence- The excerpt from the book "Robinson Crusoe" which is given in our textbook Marigold, does not clarify who the mysterious footprint belonged to, so I ended up reading the whole book. Questions: Have you found out any such excerpts in your books? What… Continue reading Word of the Day- November 20, 2018
Some Food for Thought
I was reminded of a quote from the movie "Rough book"- "Padhaane se sabse zyada fayda padhaane wale ko hota hai." So which level are you on? Think of some ways you can teach others what you have learnt yourself. Can simply teach everything to ourselves again or our parents? Group studies can also help… Continue reading Some Food for Thought
The Art of Writing Narratives
A good story has certain elements and a structure. Find out more about them through these interesting resources.
Idioms on Books
It is not just reading books that helps in enhancing language skills, but idioms on books do too.
