A Friend's Prayer
Class 6 · English · 25 Questions
Read the following sentences. (a) I wish my friend brings idli in her tiffin tomorrow. (b) I hope my friend and I win the race tomorrow. (c) May my friend get well soon. Which of the three sentences (a)-(c) is closest to a prayer? Explain to your teacher and classmates.
What would you pray for your friend? First speak about it and then write it down.
Read the poem silently. As you read, underline the parts of the poem that you agree with.
Now, share the details of your underlined parts of the poem in groups and explain why you liked those lines.
Which line was underlined by most people in your group? Share it with your teacher.
Answer in one word only. (a) How does the poet feel about special friends? (b) What does the poet use to realise what friends can be?
Read the following lines from the poem and answer the questions given below. I want to do much more than share The hopes and plans of friends who care; I'll try all that a friend can do To make their wishes come true.
Read the following lines from the poem and answer the questions given below. Let me use my heart to see, To realise what friends can be, And make no judgements from afar, But love my friends the way they are.
Give one reason why we can say that this poem is a prayer.
Why does the speaker 'want to do more' for her friend?
Do you think that the speaker knows about the wishes of her friend? How can we say so?
Do you also pray for your friend? What do you wish for? Discuss.
Good friends have a lot of qualities. Let us list some. loyal, he ___ f ___ l, k ___ d, c ___ i n g, h o ___ t. Now, fill in the blanks with the words you just listed above.
My friend is always _____ to me even when I make a mistake.
My friend shares things with me. She is very _____.
My friend is _____ because he always supports me.
My friend never lies. She is an _____ person.
My friend and I believe in _____ for each other.
Think of any three of your friends. Write three sentences on why you like each one of them.
In pairs, act the role of friends speaking to each other. Speak about the following situations: A walk in the park. You can use the following – Greet each other. Ask if your friend wishes to go with you to the park. If yes, make a plan about activities to do. If no, ask what your friend would like to do. Listen and share what you would also like to do together.