Chapter 10: Night
Chapter Introduction
“Night” is a short and beautiful poem about the Sun and the changes from day to night. In this poem, the child wonders where the Sun goes after shining brightly all day. The poem describes how the Sun sinks behind a distant hill and the world becomes dark and quiet.
The child then goes to sleep and wakes up in the morning to see the Sun shining again. The poem helps us understand the natural cycle of day and night in a simple and lovely way.
Detailed Notes (Explanation)
In this poem, the child talks about the Sun.
The Sun shines brightly during the day. The child wonders where the Sun goes at night. The poem says that the Sun sinks behind a distant hill. When the Sun goes down, the world becomes dark and still.
At night, everything becomes quiet. People go to sleep. The child also goes to bed and sleeps peacefully.
When morning comes, the day begins to “peep.” This means the new day slowly starts. The child opens his or her eyes and sees the Sun shining again.
The poem shows that the Sun does not disappear forever. It comes back every morning. Day and night keep changing in a regular cycle.
Message of the Poem:
Nature follows a regular pattern of day and night.
Night is a time for rest and sleep.
Morning brings light and a fresh start.
Word Meanings
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Wonder | To think with curiosity |
| Distant | Far away |
| Peep | To begin to appear slowly |
| Still | Quiet and calm |
| Shining | Giving bright light |
Question & Answers
1. What shines brightly during the day?
The Sun shines brightly during the day.2. Where does the Sun go at night according to the poem?
It sinks behind a distant hill.3. What happens to the world when the Sun sets?
The world grows dark and still.4. What does the child do at night?
The child goes to bed and sleeps.5. What does “the day begins to peep” mean?
It means the morning slowly begins.6. What does the child see in the morning?
The child sees the Sun shining down.7. Is the Sun gone forever at night?
No, it comes back in the morning.8. How does the world feel at night?
It feels dark and quiet.9. What do you see in the sky at night?
We see the Moon and stars in the sky.10. Why is sleep important at night?
Sleep gives us rest and energy for the next day.11. What colours do we see at sunrise?
We see orange, pink, yellow, and red colours.12. What would happen if the Sun did not rise?
The world would remain dark and cold.13. How do you feel in the morning?
I feel fresh and happy in the morning.14. What do plants need from the Sun?
Plants need sunlight to grow.15. What lesson do we learn from this poem?
We learn about the cycle of day and night and the importance of rest.