What a Tank!

How do the unique shapes of water tanks reflect the identity of the house owners?

If you had to build a water tank, what would you make it look like? Why?

Write the contractions for the following words: are not

Write the contractions for the following words: could not

Rewrite the following underlined words using contracted forms: Partho is not feeling well today. His parents have decided that he will stay at home till he gets better. Partho is bored and cannot stay at home anymore. He decides to ask his grandmother if he can go outside, but he thinks she, too, would not agree.

Rewrite the following underlined words using contracted forms: It is a rainy day, and Tina is not happy. She cannot go out to play with her friends. Her brother does not want to play indoors either. They have decided to watch a movie instead. Their mother says she will make popcorn for them.

Find at least five exclamatory sentences from your Grade 4 English textbook and identify the emotions or feelings expressed in them.

Sit in groups of three and discuss: How do we waste water in our daily lives? What can we do to stop this wastage?

Write at least three such examples and share with the class.

Say aloud, 'What a tank!' and 'Water tank'. Do both phrases use the word 'tank'?

Say aloud, 'I scream' and 'Ice cream'. Do both phrases sound the same?

Why was Suma surprised in the morning?

What did Suma promise after the water supply was restored?

What did Suma suggest to her parents?

You have read a lot about tanks. Have you ever wondered how these tanks are cleaned? Find out about the techniques for cleaning water tanks. You may bring relevant pictures or photographs. Prepare a chart and put it up in your class.

What do we use a water tank for?

How are the water tanks in Punjab made?

An overhead water tank is a way to store water. Do you know any other ways of storing water?

Write the contractions for the following words: do not

Write the contractions for the following words: is not