Who I Am

SUMMARY OF THE LESSON

Part I
MANY VOICES
This lesson describes how each individual is unique. Each of
us is different. Each of us has different features, different likings
and dislikings. It is described through some boys and girls in this
chapter. They are Radha, Nasir, Rohit, Serbjit, Dolma and Peter.
Let us know about them one by one.
Radha: Radha is an outgoing, bold girl. She loves to go up
the mango tree outside her house. She sits there comfortably.
Her mother tells her not to take a chance or risk. But one day
her mother also climbed with her. Both of them talked and ate
raw mangoes. She felt strong and confident, sitting there.
Nasir: Nasir has cotton fields in his village. His father buys
new seeds to grow cotton plants every year. A long time ago, the
grandfather used to collect the seeds from his own plants. Nasir's
father spends money to buy new seeds every year. Nasir wants
to become a seed collector in order to save money.
Robit: Rohit is a dreamer. He has some ambitions. He wishes
he had money to travel to various countries. He wants to visit the
mountains of New Zealand. He also wants to sail down the Amazon
river, live on the sea beaches and go to the Sun temple in Orissa,
the capital of China or the pyramids of Egypt. He is a lover of
nature.
Serbjit: Serbjit gets angry when people disbelieve him. He
is truthful. He tells his teacher truthfully why he couldn't do his
homework. He tells his parents the fact that his little brother
started the fight. But they think that he is telling lies. This
makes him angry.

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Dolma:.polma dreams of becoming the Prime Minister of

India. She is sure that her dream will come true. She doesn't
mind if people laugh at her high dreams. She is intelligent and
do-gooder. She wants to make things better for everyone. She
wants for the best, best hospitals, roads and schools.
Peter: Peter enjoys going to see a film on the second Sunday
of every month. He goes with his parents and brother. In the
interval his father buys peanuts for children. They stop to eat ice
cream after the show is over. He calls himself lucky that he is a
part of such a happy family.

TEXTBOOK QUESTIONS SOLVED

WORKING WITH THE TEXT
A. Answer

the following

1. Peter's

favourite

(Page 73)

questions.

day of the week is Sunday because

Ans. .... on this day the whole family goes to see a film.
2. Nasir

wants

to learn

..................................................

Ans. .... the art of collecting cotton seeds.

3. Dolma believes that
Minister because

she can make

a good Prime
.

Ans. .... she hopes to make things better for everyone, to have
great scientists and doctors, good hospitals and roads and
schools.
B. Write True
statements.

or False

against

each

of the

2. When Serbjit gets angry he shouts at people.

1. False

2. False

4. Radha's mother enjoys doing things with her.

Ans.

3. False

Part 11
MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES
Each one of us is skilled or good at something. But do you
know that different people are intelligent in different ways?
VISUAL
INrELuGENCE

VERBAL
INrELuGENCE

You like to:

You like to:
think in pictures, create use words and language.
You speak well and
mental images to
remember things. You think in words rather
than pictures.
enjoy looking at maps,
charts, pictures, videos, You are good at:
speaking, writing, story.
and movies.
telling,
listening,
You are good at:
explaining, teaching,
puzzle building,
using humour,
reading, writing,
understanding the
understanding maps,
meaning of words,
charts and graphs, a
remembering
sense of direction,
information, convincing
sketching, painting,
someone of your point
of view.
fixing or making
objects, understanding
You can become a:
pictures.
poet, journalist, writer,
teacher, lawyer,
You can become a:
politician, translator.
navigator, sculptor,
artist, inventor,
architect, interior
designer, mechanic,
engineer.

MATHEMATICAL
INrELuGENCE
You like to:
use reason, logic and
numbers. Always
curious about the world
around, you ask lots of
questions and like to do
experiments.
You are good at:
problem solving,
solving puzzles,
experimenting,
questioning and
wondering about
natural events, doing
mathematics
calculations, working
with geometric shapes.
You can become a:
scientist, engineer,
computer programmer,
researcher, accountant,
mathematician.

following

1. Peter is an only child.

3. Nasir lives in the city.

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4. True

Being good at your studies is one kind of intelligence, but

there are many others too. Read the descriptions to find out
which of the following types of intelligence best describes you.
Remember that there will probably be more than one type of
intelligence which fits you.

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BoDILY
INTEu.JGENCE
You like to:
control your body
movements and handle
objects skillfuly. You
have a good sense of
balance and can catch
or hit a ball well, and
like to dance. You like
to move around while
learning.
You are good at:
dancing, physical
coordination, sports,
crafts, acting, miming,
using your hands to
create or build. You
express emotions
through your body.
You can become a:
dancer, athlete,
physical education
teacher, actor,
firefighter,
craftsperson.

MUSICAL
INTEu.JGENCE
You like to:
play and enjoy music.
You think about sounds,
rhythms and patterns.
You immediately
respond to music either
appreciating or criticising
what you hear.
You are good at:
singing, whistling,
playing musical
instruments, recognising
tunes, composing music,
remembering melodies,
understanding the
structure and rhythm of
music.
You can become a:
musician, disc jockey,
singer, composer.

Each individual differs in the

be divided in 6 groups:
1. Visual intelligence
2. Verbal intelligence
3. Mathematical intelligence

INTERPERSONAL
INTEu.JGENCE
You like to:
understand others. You
try to see things from
other people's point of
view in order to
understand how they
think or feel. You are
a good organiser and
manage to get other
people to cooperate and
work as a team.
You are good at:
seeing things from
other's view, listening,
understanding other
people's moods and
feelings, solving
problems, cooperating
with groups, noticing
people's moods,
communicating,
building trust.
You can become a:
counsellor, salesperson,
politician, business
person, teacher.

quality of intelligence. It may

4. Bodily intelligence
5. Musical intelligence
6. Interpersonal intelligence

1. Visual intelligence - Persons with visual intelligence think

in pictures. They create picture in the mind to remember
things. They enjoy looking at maps, charts, and movies,
etc. Such people can become good artists, mechanics,
engineers and inventors.
2. Verbal intelligence - People gifted with verbal intelligence
speak well and think in words rather than pictures. They
are good at teaching, speaking and writing. They can become
a poet, journalist, lawyer or politician.

3. Mathematical intelligence - Such people use reason and

numbers. They ask questions and like to do experiments.
They are good at solving puzzles and doing mathematics.
They become good scientists, accountants and engineers.
4. Bodily intelligence - Such people control their body
movements, can catch or hit a ball well and like to dance.
They are good at dancing, acting and expressing emotions.
They become successful dancers, athletes, firefighters and
actors.
5. Musical intelligence - With this talent, a person plays
and enjoys music. He can sing, whistle, compose music,
and play musical instruments well.
6. Interpersonal intelligence - This intelligence helps you
understand others, how they think or feel. They are good
at listening and reading moods of others. They become
successful salepersons, politicians and counsellors.

TEXTBOOK

QUESTIONS

SOLVED

WORKINGWITH THE TEXT

Fill in the blanks to name the different
intelligence. One has been done for you.

(Page 76)
kinds

of

When I enjoy listening to people and solving their problems I

use my interpersonal intelligence.
(i) When I enjoy dancing or physical activity, I use my
_
intelligence.
(ii) When I enjoy looking at maps and examining pictures I use
my
intelligence.
(iii) When I enjoy working with numbers and solving maths
problems I use my
intelligence.
(iv) When I enjoy telling a story or arguing, I use my
_
intelligence.
Ans. (i) bodily (ii) visual (iii) mathematical
(iv) verbal
WORKING WITH LANGUAGE

(Page 76)

Match the job on the left with its description on the

right.
(i) Navigator
_ (a) Advises people what to do about
jobs, personal problems, etc.

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(ii) Architect
(iii) Politician

(iv) Engineer
(v)

Computer

programmer
(vi) Athlete
(vii) Disc jockey
(viii) Composer
(ix) Counsellor
(x)

Ans.

Journalist

Works in politics, usually by

standing for election.
(c)
Finds
and monitors the route
_
to get to a place, or the direction
of travel.
_ (d) Reports on recent news for
newspaper, radio or TV.
(e)
Plans the design of a building,
_
town or city.
(() Controls and puts together a
programme of music.
_ (g) Works in sports or activities
such as running, jumping, etc.
(h) Designs and builds things like
roads, bridges, or engines.
(i) Makes up notes to create music.
(j) Designs the system by which a
computer
runs
or gives
information.
(b)

(i) Navigator - Finds and monitors the route to get to a

place, or the direction of travel.

(ii) Architect - Plans the designs of a building, town or
city.
(iii) Politician - Works in politics, usually by standing for
election.
(iv) Engineer - Designs and builds things like roads, bridges
or engines.
(v) Computer programmer - Designs the system by which
a computer runs or gives information.
(vi) Athlete - Works in sports or activities such as running,
jumping, etc.
(vii) Disc jockey - Controls and puts together programme of
music.
(viii) Composer - Makes up notes to create music.
(ix) Counsellor - Advises people what to do about jobs,
personal problems etc.
(x) Journalist - Reports on recent news for newspaper,
radio or TV.

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WRITING

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(Page 77)

Write a paragraph
about yourself so that people who
read it will get to know you better. You could write
about yourself from any point of view, or choose one of
the following topics.
What I enjoy doing most
What makes me angry
What I hate to do
What I want to become
(Remember to give a reason or details of what you write about,
so that anyone reading it will understand you better.)
After you have finished your paragraph affix your photo on
the sheet and display it on the wall. Read each other's
paragraphs. Did you understand someone else better after
you had read what he/she wrote?
Ans. I enjoy talking to my friends, playing roles on the stage and
operating computers. I think in words. I love to read jokes
and short stories. I believe in simple living and high thinking.
However, I hate people who boast too much or bully the
weak, or copy their favourite film stars in fashions. I hate
corruption and quarrelling.
I become angry if anybody underrates me, pulls my legs,
insults me or comments on my poor background. I want to
become a doctor because I love the poor patients and wish
to serve them.
WORKING WITH LANGUAGE

(Page 78)

Read these columns about careers in environment, that is,

working to keep our world - the land, air, water and the
people, animals and plants - safe from natural and man-made
dangers. Check out the personality profiles needed to be
successful at different kinds of careers in the environmental
field. Find out whether you are more adventurous than your
partner,or whether your partner is a better inquirer than others.
You may wish to prepare a personality profile of yourself/your
partner. In groups, attempt some of the activities suggested at
the end.

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The right job needs
the right kind of
person. Depending on
the kind of person you
are-your
personality
type-you
would be
best
suited
for
a
particular kind of work.
Find
out
which
personality matches
yours best and what
you would want to
become.

You Are

You Are

Stoic, determined,
patient, romantic, calm,
curious, physically
tough, unflappable.

Creative, imaginative,
artistic, a dreamer,
rom8iitic, sensitive,
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cordial, clever,
perceptive, humorous,
intuitive.

You Like
Adventure, travelling,
outdoors, forests,
trekking, wild creatures,
rain, climbing
mountains, camping,
being alone.

You Are Good at

Biology, outdoor
activities, keeping calm
under stress, running
long distances, dealing
with bad weather,
looking at a wild
elephant in the eye.

You Can Become

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Systematic, logical,
practical, organised,
inquistive, thorough,
outward-looking,
rational, studious,
methodical, intuitive.

Confident, intelligent,
creative, gregarious,
talkative, opinionated,
alert, energetic,
purposeful, forthright,
sociable, eloquent.

You Like

You Like

Hopeful, seltless,
romantic, radical,
frank, political,
rebellious, socialist,
freethinking, restive,
passionate, visionary.
helpful.

Colours, good design,

outdoors, communicating,
creative writing, art
and craft, watching
films, nature walks,
engaging with social
issues, travelling,
studying liberal arts.

Building and fixing

things, finding reasons
behind phenomena,
figuring out how things
work, learning about
new technologies, doing
maths, gadgets.

You Like

You Are Good at

Physics, mathematics,
chemistry, fixing and
repairing the plumbing
or electrical gadgets at
home, ~ngineering,
fantastic structures
with Lego.

Reading, writing,
thinking about the
state of the world,
politics, cultures,
arguing, travelling to
remote places, meeting
people, stating your
opinion, intellectual
pursuits, current
affairs, cities.

You are Good at

Literature, history,
language,
communicating,
debating, oratory,
demanding your rights,
sensitive to injustice,
interactifng with all
kinds of people.

Dealing with all kinds

of people, working in a
team, demanding your
rights, living frugally,
making the most of any
given situation,
strategising, writing
letters, taking criticism,
doing daring acts.

Your Can Become

You Can Become

You Like

Art and craft, drawing,

photography, creative
writing, ainting,
dreaming,
communicating ideas.

a wildlife biologist,
zoologist, botanist,
naturalist, forester, zoo You Can Become
a film maker, copy
curator, veterinary
writer, graphic
doctor, biology teacher,
designer, artist,
environment educator,
sculptor with a social
organic farmer, rural
concern who does
community worker.
development
communication projects
or works for NGOs,
school teacher,
community worker,
wildife artist/ llustrator,
environment educator,
communication expert.

You Are Good at

You Can Become

an environmental
engineer, bio-engineer,
chemical engineer,
meteorologist,
climatologist,
toxicologist, water
expert,
appropriate
technologist.

a documentary
filmmaker, environmental
lawyer, newspaper/
magazine journalist,
urban researcher,
ecological historian,
development consultant,
communications expert,
government official.

To help others, to.

express your concern at
injustice, social and
cultural histories,
understanding
human
psychology, a sense
of community, people
with social concerns.

You Are Good at

a social worker,
environmental activist,
NGO representative,
rural development
expert, public interst
advocate, lawyer,
communications expert.

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Word-finders group

1. Thinker Tinker if we leave out

an 'h'.Who is a tinker?
2. Make a list of words that your
classmates want to find out the
meanings of. Then find out the
meanings
by consulting
a
dictionary
or asking
your
teacher. Tell your classmates
what you have found out.

People-finders group

Picture-finders

group

Find people in the jobs mentioned

here. They may be people you
know, or people mentioned in
newspapers, etc. Make a chart.
Get pictures or photograph of the
kinds
of people,
subjects,
activities, places,etc., mentioned
above.

SPEAKING

(Page 80)

A. Why does Radha's mother tell her that it is not suitable

for girls to climb trees? Find points to agree with Radha
or her mother.
Plan what you will say by making notes like this:
Girls should be able to climb trees if they wish
1. It is an interesting game.
2. It is a good exercise for the body.
3. It builds their confidence to go in for adventure .
. Girls should not be allowed to climb trees
1. Tree climbing involves risk of getting hurt.
2. It is a game that suits man's physique.
3. Girls need not be sturdy. They lose their feminine
charm if they do very hard jobs.
Now divide the class into two groups. Present to the
rest of the class the opinion of Radha who thinks

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there is no harm in girls climbing trees and of her

mother who thinks girls should not do this.
Ans. For self-attempt.
B. Sit in a circle so that you can see each other. Each one
must talk to complete the following sentence in your
own way.
''What makes me very angry is
.

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Remember to listen with respect and without comment

to each person as he/she speaks.

Ans. For self-attempt.

DDD

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Ans.

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(ii)

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you don't know how to say it.

wonderful game.

(iii) the words to the brightest thoughts in one's head.

(iv) food and dress.

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2. In groups of four discuss the following lines and

their meanings.
(i)

SUMMARY OF THE POEM

To the brightest thoughts in your head

All people think as well as speak. It is God's special gift to

man. Every person speaks at least one language to express his
thoughts.
The poet advises us to master a language, at least, our mother
tongue. We must not let a great or good thought die because we
don't know how to say it.
English is a wonderful and rich language. One can express
one's thoughts in this language effectively. What we need is to
look for proper words to put forth our ideas clearly. It is wrong
to think that there are no lovely thoughts left to be expressed.
Words are a wonderful medium to communicate. If you have
some new and beautiful thing to say, everyone is willing to hear
it.
Every thought is like a prisoner in our mind. We can set that
idea free with the help of words. It is just possible that the
thought may be marvellous.

TEXTBOOK

QUESTIONS

SOLVED

WORKING WITH THE POEM

(Page 83t

1. With your partner, complete the following sentences

in your own words using the ideas in the poem.
(i)

Do not let

a thought

(ii) English

is a
everyone can play.
(iii) One has to match
(iv) Words are the

shrivel

All that you do is match the words

and

die because

with words that

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of thought.

(ii) For many of the loveliest things

Have never yet been said

(iii) And everyone's longing today to hear.

Some fresh and beautiful thing

(iv) But only words can free a thought.

From its prison behind your eyes

Ans.

(i)

You need to look for proper and accurate words to

convey your thoughts beautifully.

(ii)

It is wrong to think that all that was worth saying has

already been said earlier. There are numerous lovely
things waiting to be said.

(iii) If you have got some original and striking thing to say,

you will find thousands of eager listeners.

(iv) Mind is a treasure house of wonderful ideas and plans.

They are like captives in your head. Only proper words

can liberate those thoughts from the prison.

ODD