Chapter 2: Picture Reading
Chapter Introduction
“Picture Reading” helps children observe pictures carefully and talk about what they see. In this chapter, we see children playing in a courtyard. They are enjoying different games together.
The chapter also includes a story titled “OUT! OUT!”, which tells us about Jeet and Babli playing bat and ball. The chapter teaches observation skills, speaking skills, creativity, and teamwork.
Detailed Notes (Explanation)
In the first part of the chapter, we see a picture of many children playing outside. Some children are hiding behind bushes and trees. Some are running. It looks like they are playing hide and seek. They are happy and enjoying their time.
We also see a house, trees, birds, and plants in the picture. The children are having fun together.
In the story “OUT! OUT!”, it is a holiday. Jeet and Babli are playing together. First, they skip rope and play hide and seek. Then they decide to play bat and ball.
Jeet throws the ball and Babli hits it. The ball goes into Mohit’s garden. But the house is locked, so they cannot get the ball. The game stops.
Later, when Jeet hits the ball hard again, it breaks and scatters. Babli quickly thinks of an idea. She makes a new ball using rags, paper, wool, and string. Soon, they start playing again happily.
This chapter teaches us to observe carefully, speak confidently, and use creativity to solve problems.
Message of the Chapter:
We should observe pictures carefully.
Playing with friends is fun.
We should be creative and not give up.
We can use simple things around us to make new things.
Word Meanings
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Courtyard | Open space near a house |
| Skipped | Jumped over a rope |
| Threw | Sent something through the air |
| Scattered | Spread in different directions |
| Gathered | Collected together |
Question & Answers
1. What do you see in the picture?
I see children playing near a house and trees.2. How many children are there in the picture?
There are many children playing together.3. What games are the children playing?
They are playing hide and seek, skipping, and bat and ball.4. Who are the main characters in the story?
The main characters are Jeet and Babli.5. Where did the ball go?
The ball went into Mohit’s garden.6. Why could they not get the ball?
They could not get the ball because the house was locked.7. What happened when the ball broke?
It opened up and scattered in the air.8. What did Babli use to make a new ball?
She used rags, paper, wool, and string.9. What happened after Babli made the ball?
They started playing again happily.10. What lesson do we learn from this chapter?
We learn to observe carefully, be creative, and enjoy playing with friends.