Chapter 6: Between Home and School
Chapter Introduction
“Between Home and School” is a lively and joyful story about a boy named Ravi. Ravi and his friend walk to school every day. On their way, they pass through paddy fields, a mango grove, and canals before reaching the main road.
Although they have a lot of fun jumping, climbing, and watching lizards, they still reach school on time. The chapter shows that the journey to school can be enjoyable and full of learning.
Detailed Notes (Explanation)
Ravi is a student of Class 2. He introduces himself and tells us about his daily journey to school.
He and his friend go to school on foot. They take the shortest route. On their way, they pass through:
Paddy fields
A mango grove
Canals
The main road
While walking, they enjoy many fun activities. They jump over canals, climb trees, swing from branches, and watch garden lizards. Even after all this fun, they reach school on time.
The story teaches us that the journey to school can be exciting. It also shows the importance of being punctual.
Message of the Chapter:
Walking to school can be fun.
Nature is full of interesting things.
We should reach school on time.
The journey is as important as the destination.
Word Meanings
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Paddy fields | Fields where rice is grown |
| Grove | A group of trees |
| Route | The way or path to go somewhere |
| Canals | Small water channels |
| Branches | Parts of a tree growing from the trunk |
| Lizards | Small crawling animals |
Question & Answers
1. Who is the narrator of the story?
The narrator of the story is Ravi.2. Which class does Ravi study in?
Ravi studies in Class 2.3. How does Ravi go to school?
He goes to school on foot with his friend.4. What places do they pass on their way?
They pass through paddy fields, a mango grove, canals, and then reach the main road.5. What fun activities do they do on the way?
They jump over canals, climb trees, swing from branches, and watch garden lizards.6. Do they reach school late?
No, they reach school on time.7. What is the shortest route they take?
The route through the fields and grove is the shortest route.8. Why is the journey interesting?
It is interesting because they see nature and enjoy many fun activities.9. Name two things Ravi sees on the way to school.
He sees paddy fields and mango groves.10. What lesson do we learn from the story?
We learn to enjoy our journey and be punctual.11. What animals did they watch?
They watched garden lizards.12. Would you like to walk to school? Why?
Yes, I would like to walk to school because it is fun and healthy.13. What is a canal?
A canal is a small water channel.14. What is a grove?
A grove is a group of trees.15. How can we make our school journey enjoyable?
We can observe nature and walk safely with friends.