Chapter 7: The Big Laddoo
Chapter Introduction
“The Big Laddoo” is a fun and imaginative poem. In this poem, the poet imagines something very funny and exciting. The poet thinks about what would happen if all the laddoos in the world became one huge laddoo. Then, what if all the children became one big child? And what if all the seas became one big sea?
The poem uses imagination to create a funny picture. It helps children think big and enjoy playful ideas. The poem also uses sound words like “splish-splash” to make it more interesting.
Detailed Notes (Explanation)
In this poem, the poet imagines something very big.
First, the poet says that if all the laddoos were joined together, they would become one BIG laddoo. It would be huge and round.
Then the poet says, if all the children became one child, that child would also be very BIG.
Next, the poet imagines that if all the seas became one sea, it would be a BIG sea.
After that, the poet says that the BIG child picks up the BIG laddoo and throws it into the BIG sea.
When the laddoo falls into the sea, it makes a loud sound — “SPLISH-SPLASH!”
The poem is funny and full of imagination. It teaches us to think creatively and enjoy playful ideas.
Message of the Poem:
Imagination makes learning fun.
We can think big and dream big.
Poems can be playful and funny.
Word Meanings
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Laddoo | A round sweet made of flour, sugar, and ghee |
| Sea | A large body of salt water |
| Splish-splash | The sound made when something falls into water |
| Big | Large in size |
Question & Answers
1. What would happen if all the laddoos became one laddoo?
They would become one very big laddoo.2. What would happen if all the children became one child?
They would become one very big child.3. What would happen if all the seas became one sea?
They would become one very big sea.4. Who picked up the big laddoo?
The big child picked up the big laddoo.5. Where did the child throw the laddoo?
The child threw the laddoo into the big sea.6. What sound did the laddoo make when it fell into the sea?
It made a “splish-splash” sound.7. Is the poem real or imaginary?
The poem is imaginary.8. Why is the poem funny?
It is funny because it talks about very big and impossible things.9. What shape is a laddoo?
A laddoo is round in shape.10. What kind of poem is this?
It is a fun and imaginative poem.11. What do you think happened to the laddoo in the sea?
It may have broken into pieces or melted in the water.12. Have you ever seen a big laddoo?
Yes, I have seen a big laddoo at a festival.13. Name some types of laddoos.
Besan laddoo, boondi laddoo, and coconut laddoo.14. Why do children like laddoos?
Children like laddoos because they are sweet and tasty.15. What lesson do we learn from this poem?
We learn to use our imagination and enjoy poetry.