Question 12 of 15intermediate🔧 ApplyShort Answer4 marks

Work in pairs and practise reciting the poem 'My Dear Soldiers'. Pause briefly at (/) and emphasise the highlighted words.

My/Dear/Soldiers/by A.P.J. Abdul Kalam (pause and count 1-2-3 silently before reciting the poem)

Oh! Defenders / of borders / You are great sons / of my land / When we are all / asleep / You still hold on / to your deed / Windy season / or snowy days / Or scorching sun's / sweltering rays / You are there / guarding all the time / awake / Treading the lonely expanses / as yogis / Climbing the heights / or striding the valleys / Defending the deserts / or guarding the marshes / Surveillance in seas / and by securing the air / Prime of your youth / given to the nation!! / Wind chimes of my land / vibrate your feat / We pray for you / brave men!! / May the Lord bless you all!! /

  1. Now, recite aloud in groups of 8–10. Remember—
  • Use volume to add emotion to the poem. For instance, speak more softly for lines that express tenderness or solemnity and louder for lines that convey strength or pride.
  • Maintain a steady pace. Don't rush through the lines.
  • Use appropriate facial expressions to boost the meaning of the poem. Stand tall with a confident posture to reflect the pride and strength of the soldiers.
Correct Answer

Students should recite the poem with proper pauses at marked slashes (/), emphasise highlighted words, and use appropriate volume and expression.

Softer tones should be used for tender lines like 'We pray for you brave men!!' and stronger, louder tones for lines like 'Prime of your youth given to the nation!!'.

Maintain steady pace, stand tall with confident posture, and use facial expressions that reflect pride and respect for soldiers.

Exercise: Let us speak | Q: I | (Page Page 6)
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Explanation

This speaking activity develops oral communication skills, pronunciation, and emotional expression. The poem's patriotic theme requires students to convey admiration, respect, and gratitude through their voice modulation and body language.

Solution Steps

  1. Recite the poem with proper pauses at marked slashes (/)

  2. Emphasise highlighted words in the poem

  3. Use softer tones for tender lines like 'We pray for you brave men!!'

  4. Use stronger, louder tones for lines like 'Prime of your youth given to the nation!!'

  5. Maintain steady pace while reciting

  6. Stand tall with confident posture

  7. Use facial expressions reflecting pride and respect for soldiers

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