NCERT Class 7 English Honeycomb A Gift of Chappals
A smiling Rukku Manni threw open the door. Ravi and Meena rushed out, and Ravi pulled Mridu into the house. “Wait, let me take off my slippers,” protested Mridu. She set them out neatly near a pair of large black ones. Those were grey, actually, with dust. You could see the…
NCERT Class 7 English Trees
Trees Take a few minutes to tell one another the names of trees that you know or have heard of. Mention the things trees give us. Then read this poem about trees. Trees are for birds. Trees are for children. Trees are to make tree houses in. Trees are to swing swings on. Trees…
NCERT Class 7 English Three Questions
Before you read A king has three questions and he is seeking answers to them. What are the questions? Does the king get what he wants? Three Questions The thought came to a certain king that he would never fail if he knew three things. These three things were: What is the…
NCERT Class 7 English The Tiny Teacher
The Tiny Teacher NAME the smallest insect you have seen, and the wisest. Is it the fly? No, it isn’t. Is it the mosquito? No, not the mosquito. Then it must be the worm. No, none of these. It is the ant—the commonest, the smallest but the wisest insect. The story of an ant’s…
NCERT Class 7 English The Story of Cricket
Before you read Sport is an integral part of a healthy life. It is one way in which we amuse ourselves, compete with each other and stay fit. Among the various sports such as hockey, football and tennis, cricket appears to be the most appealing national entertainment today.…
NCERT Class 7 English The Squirrel
The Squirrel You may have seen a squirrel sitting on the ground eating a nut. What did it look like? Here is a poet’s description of just such a squirrel. He wore a question mark for tail, An overcoat of gray, He sat up straight to eat a nut. He liked to tease and play, And if…
NCERT Class 7 English The Shed
The Shed Do you know what a shed is? A cow shed, a tool shed, a wood shed, for example. It’s a small room, away from the main house, for storing or keeping things, animals, tools, vehicles, etc. Ask your partner if she/he has ever seen a shed. Let her/ him describe it to the…
NCERT Class 7 English The Rebel
The Rebel Do you know anyone who always disagrees with you or your friends, or likes to do the opposite of what everyone thinks they should do? Think of a word to describe such a person. Discuss with your partner some of the things such a person generally does. Now read the…
NCERT Class 7 English The Invention of Vita Wonk
Before you read Who are the oldest people you know? What are the oldest things you have (i) in your house, (ii) in your city, town or village? How old are they? Have you ever wished that you were older? Have you wished that you could grow up in a hurry? The Invention of Vita-…
NCERT Class 7 English The Desert
The Dessert THOSE of us who live in regions covered with forests and surrounded by hills may find it difficult to imagine what a desert is really like. The popular belief is that it is an endless stretch of sand where no rain falls and, therefore, no vegetation grows. It is…
NCERT Class 7 English The Cop and the Anthem
Before you read Have you ever found yourself in a situation in which what happened was the opposite of what you expected? If so, you are familiar with the ‘irony’ of the situation, which is often embarrassing. The story that you are going to read has a number of such…
NCERT Class 7 English The Bear Story
The Bear Story THERE was once a lady who lived in an old manor-house on the border of a big forest. This lady had a pet bear she was very fond of. It had been found in the forest, half dead of hunger, so small and helpless that it had to be brought up on the bottle by the…
NCERT Class 7 English The Ashes That Made Trees Bloom
Before you read This is a story about an honest and hardworking old couple and their pet dog. The neighbours are troublesome, and the dog dies a sad death. The spirit of the dog gives solace and support to his master in unexpected ways. The Ashes That Made Trees Bloom In the…
NCERT Class 7 English Quality
Before you read Can a shoemaker be called an artist? Yes, if he has the same skill and pride in his trade as any other artist, and the same respect for it too. Mr Gessler, a German shoemaker settled in London, is a perfect artist. Read this story to see how he devotes his life…