Chapter 5: Come Back Soon
Chapter Introduction
“Come Back Soon” is a cheerful and imaginative poem about travelling. The poem talks about different means of transport like bus, train, boat, plane, taxi, car, and even a rocket to the moon!
The poem shows that we can travel near or far using different vehicles. It also reminds us that wherever we go, we should return safely. The poem builds excitement about journeys and helps children learn the names of different vehicles.
Detailed Notes (Explanation)
In this poem, the poet talks about different ways to travel.
We can take:
A bus
A train
A boat
A plane
A taxi
A car
The poem says we may travel near or far. This means we can go to places close to our home or very far away.
Then the poem becomes imaginative. It says we can even take a rocket to the moon! But it reminds us to come back soon.
This poem teaches us about different vehicles and also makes us imagine exciting journeys. It helps children speak about their travel experiences.
Message of the Poem:
There are many ways to travel.
Travelling can be fun and exciting.
We should return home safely.
We can use our imagination to think big.
Word Meanings
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Train | A vehicle that runs on railway tracks |
| Boat | A vehicle that moves on water |
| Plane | A vehicle that flies in the sky |
| Taxi | A car for hire |
| Near | Close |
| Rocket | A vehicle that goes into space |
Question & Answers
1. What is the name of the poem?
The name of the poem is “Come Back Soon.”2. Name two vehicles mentioned in the poem.
Two vehicles mentioned are bus and train.3. Which vehicle moves on water?
A boat moves on water.4. Which vehicle flies in the sky?
A plane flies in the sky.5. What can we take to go to the moon?
We can take a rocket to go to the moon.6. What does ‘maybe near or maybe far’ mean?
It means we can travel short or long distances.7. Why does the poem say ‘come back soon’?
It reminds us to return home safely.8. Have you travelled by bus or train?
Yes, I have travelled by bus.9. What do people see from a train window?
People can see fields, houses, rivers, and trees.10. Is travelling fun?
Yes, travelling is fun and exciting.11. Which vehicle do you like the most?
I like aeroplanes the most.12. Which vehicles move on land?
Bus, car, train, jeep, taxi, tractor and truck move on land.13. Which vehicles move in the air?
Aeroplane and helicopter move in the air.14. Which vehicles move on water?
Ship, boat, raft and yacht move on water.15. What lesson do we learn from this poem?
We learn about different vehicles and safe travel.