46 Composition Writing 3 An Unusual Pet People keep dogs and cats as pets. I, too, have a pet but an unusual one. I have a monkey. Her name is Nikki. I got her from a pet store when she was very small. My mother got a big shock when I brought her home. She is very scared of Nikki. Nikki has grown up to be a sweet and gentle monkey. I give her a bath once a week and dry her in the sun. She loves to sit in my lap. She plays in my garden and climbs up and down a pole that has been put up for her. Nikki does not sleep till I go to bed. She waits up for me. She likes eating fruits and rice. She listens to no one but me. I have to give her away when she grows really big. My mother will not allow me to keep her. She always says that Nikki will bite me one day. I will give her to some one who loves animals. I will miss her very much but I have no other choice.
Composition Writing 3 47 Write an interesting essay about a pet you have or had before. Make up a story about one if you have never owned a pet. ........................................ ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... Writing Practice
48 Composition Writing 3 My Imaginary Pet Name: ........................................... Drawapictureofafunny,imaginarycreature that you would like to have as a pet. It could also be a picture of a strange, alien creature from another planet. Give your imaginary pet a funny name. FunTime Activity
Composition Writing 3 49 My Favourite Storybook Narrative Unit 9
50 Composition Writing 3 Ability to remember and recall a story read Ability to put down in words a story read or listened to My Favourite Storybook My favourite storybook is The Ugly Duckling. It was written by a famous writer called Hans ChristianAnderson.Hewrotebeautifulfairytales for children. This story has also been made into a movie. The story is about a little duckling. Everyone thought he was ugly. His parents, brothers and sisters did not bother with him because he was different. He did not look like them and he did not sound like them. Everyone made fun of him. He was lonely and sad. Time passed and soon the ugly ducking grew into a beautiful swan. He was not an ugly duckling anymore. He never was. He had only looked and sounded different. Actually, he was a baby swan and not a duckling. How happy he was now! Everyone admired him and no one was mean to him anymore. This is my favourite storybook because it has a happy ending. I like happy endings. I like to believe that every thing will turn out right in the end. Writing Skill
Composition Writing 3 51 My Favourite Storybook I enjoy reading storybooks and I like listening to stories. My best time is bedtime because my mother reads to me every night before I go to sleep. I know all the childrenís stories and all the fairy tales. My favourite storybook is Cinderella. Cinderella was written by Hans Christian Anderson. He was a famous writer who wrote beautiful stories for children. The story is about a pretty girl called Cinderella. She lived with her father who was a king. Her mother had died when she was very small. Her father married again but her stepmother and stepsisters were mean to her. They were jealous of her because she was very beautiful. They made her wear old clothes and do all the housework. But Cinderella never told her father anything. She was a sweet and kind girl. One day, her fairy godmother allowed her to go to a ball, where she met a handsome prince. At the ball she lost her slipper and the prince found it. Then the prince married her. They both lived happily ever after, far away from her wicked stepmother and stepsisters. This is my favourite storybook because it taught me a lesson. I learned that if you are kind and good and patient, you will be rewarded in the end. Good things come to good people and Cinderellla was good.
52 Composition Writing 3 Write an essay on the topic ëMy Favourite Storybook.í Make your essay interesting. Remember to write the title. ........................................ ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... Writing Practice
Composition Writing 3 53 If I Could Be A Different Age Imaginative Unit10
54 Composition Writing 3 Listing some things you would like to do if you were older Writing sentences that develop around a central idea Correct use of grammar, spelling and punctuation Age I would like to be: 8 Things I would like to do if I were this age: stay out late. go for movies with my friends. go to bed late. have my own mobile phone. LIST Writing Skill
Composition Writing 3 55 If I Could Be A Difference Age I amnine years old.There are somany things that I would like to do but cannot. They say I am too small. Sometimes, I wish I could be a different age. I would like to be eighteen. I would then be considered an adult. If I were eighteen years old, I would do so many things. I would go out with my friends and not have to come home early. No one would force me to sit with my books and study for more than three hours a day. I would go for nice movies instead of just watching cartoons and fairy tales. Being older would be so much fun. No one would always tell me to pick up my clothes, clean my room or be home early every day. I would have my own mobile phone. Older children have so much fun. They do what they want and go where they want. They have so much freedom. Yes, I would like to be older. Eighteen years old would be nice.
56 Composition Writing 3 LIST Age I would like to be: .......................................................... Things I would like to do if I were this age: ...................................................................................... ...................................................................................... ...................................................................................... ...................................................................................... ...................................................................................... ...................................................................................... ...................................................................................... ...................................................................................... A. Write down the age you would like to be. Now make a list of all the things you would like to do if you were that age. Writing Practice
Composition Writing 3 57 B. Write a short essay on the topic ‘If I Could Be A Different Age.’ ........................................ ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... ...............................................................................................
58 Composition Writing 3 The Cow Descriptive Unit 11
Composition Writing 3 59 Use correct grammar, spelling and punctuation. Present neat and clear work. Use adjectives to make your writing interesting. A Cow The cow is an animal. It has four legs and a tail. It uses its tail to chase away flies. A cow feeds its young with milk. A baby cow is called a calf. Cows are worshipped in our country. People are not allowed to kill cows. They are punished if they do so. A cow is a domestic animal. It gives us milk from which we can make butter, cream, paneer and cheese. Milk is good for us. It has calcium which is good for our bones and teeth. Acow eats grass. It is a gentle animal. We should not be cruel to this wonderful animal. Writing Skill
60 Composition Writing 3 A. Write a short descriptive essay about ‘A Cow.’ Write the title. ........................................ ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... Writing Practice
Composition Writing 3 61 B. Write a short descriptive essay on any one of the following topics: 1. A Goat 2. A Tiger 3. A Rabbit ........................................ ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... ...............................................................................................
62 Composition Writing 3 Parrots Descriptive Unit 12
Composition Writing 3 63 Parrots Main idea: It is a bird. Details: strong, curved beak " strong legs and claws " four toes on each foot " brightly coloured " eats fruits, buds, insects and nuts " intelligent " can imitate human voices " Title Title Main idea Details Writing Skill
64 Composition Writing 3 Parrots Parrots belong to the bird species. They have strong, curved beaks. They also have strong legs and claws. Parrots have four toes on each foot. Two toes face forward and the other two face backward. Many parrots are brightly coloured. They eat seeds, nuts, fruits, buds and insects. People keep parrots as pets because they are intelligent and colourful. They can imitate human voices. They are very entertaining birds.
Composition Writing 3 65 Choose any of the following topics. Make a list showing the main idea and details. 1. Crows 2. Pigeons (Title) ........................................ Main idea: ............................................................................................... Details: ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... ............................................................................................... Writing Practice
66 Composition Writing 3 Here are some more topics for you to write about. ï My Best Friend ï My Hero ï My Daily Routine ï When I Grow Up... ï My Favourite Season ï Going To School Is Important ï If I Could Fly... ï If I Could Drive, I Would Go... ï The Time I Was Most Scared. ï My Happiest Day ï A Picnic ï A Butterfly ï Bees ï Ants ï A Horse ï Dogs
Composition Writing 3 67 Letter Writing Unit 13
68 Composition Writing 3 Reflecting on personal experiences Writing in an organized manner Use of words and sentences (eg. beginning, middle and end ñ main idea and details) Correct capitalization and punctuation Correct grammar Margin and titles Clear and neat handwriting Important: Date Heading Inside address Body Closing Signature Writing Skill
Composition Writing 3 69 Topic: I want to persuade mum and dad to go for a holiday to Pokhara. Brainstorm ï beautiful lake for boating ï trekking ï scenic ï pleasant weather ï good picnic spots ï sightseeing ï short drive from here to there House No 31 Bishalnagar 21 May 2012 Dear mum and dad, I know where we should go for my summer vacation. We can go to Pokhara. There is abeautifullakewherewe cangoboating. You will enjoy the pleasant weather mum. We can go for picnics near the lake. Dad, you and I can go trekking early in the mornings. There are many trails we can follow. I know you will not join us, mum. You can walk around nearthe lake side and enjoy the beautiful scenery. You can also do some shopping. Yo u r a d d r e s s G r e etin g s D ate M ain id e a D etails
70 Composition Writing 3 Clo sin g p a r a g r a p h Best of all, we can drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara in our car. It is just a few hours away. Donít you agree that this vacation would be great? Please say yes. Your son, Arvind Signature Topic: Write a le!er to your best friend telling him about your school. Brainstorm ï new school ï games ï other activities ï teachers
Composition Writing 3 71 Road No 22 House No 11 Chhabil 14 January 2012 Dear Jose, How are you? I have not heard from you for a long time. I hope you are studying well for your exams. I have joined a new school from last month. It is very close to my house. The name of my school is St. James. It is a boyís school. It is bigger than my other school. We have two football fields and three basketball courts. The library has many interesting books for us to read. We also have a gym. My gym instructor is very good in what he does. He teaches us well. My class teacher is very kind and gentle. I am so happy that I have joined this school. I hope that you can visit me here one day. I would be proud to show you around. Till then, take care. Your best friend, Anil
72 Composition Writing 3 Topic: Write a le!er to your grandmother thanking her for the lovely cycle she gave you for your birthday. Brainstorm ï birthday present ï colour ï cycle rides ï very happy 15, Circular Drive Bansbari 19 April 2012 My dearest grandma, Thank you so much for the lovely cycle that you gave me. It was my best birthday present. I was so happy when I got it. Red is my favourite colour, too. I plan on going for long cycle rides every morning. My friends will join me. We will have so much fun together. I will think of you every time I ride my cycle. I hope you will visit me soon. Your loving grandson, Robin
Composition Writing 3 73 Topic: Write a letterto yourfather asking him for pocket money for your school picnic. Brainstorm ï boarding school ï picnic ï money Roadside Villa New Baneshwor 15 August 2012 Dearest daddy, I hope you and mummy are fine. I miss you a lot. I wish my holidays would start soon so that I can come home. I like boarding school but I miss home sometimes. My class teacher is taking us for a picnic before our holidays begin. We each have to give Rs.100 for the snacks. Can you please send me the money before Friday? Our picnic is on Saturday. Thank you so much daddy. Lots of love to you and mummy. Your daughter, Meghna
74 Composition Writing 3 Brainstorm and then write the following letters 1. Write a letter to your mother thanking her for the lovely jacket she gave you for your birthday. 2. Write a letter to your friend telling him/her about your class teacher. 3. Write a letter to your grandparents and ask them to visit you. 4. Write a letter to your father asking him for pocket money for a school excursion. 5. Write a letter to your cousin telling him/her about your new best friend. 6. Write a letter to your uncle and ask him to come for your school concert. Writing Practice
Composition Writing 3 75 Invitation And Thank You Card Unit 14
76 Composition Writing 3 INVITATION Itís my 8th birthday and Iím going to have a party. Iíd like you to be there. Date : Sunday, 4th July Time : 4 p.m. Place : My house House No 31 Bishalnagar Phone : 4412345 TIP An invitation show important information like the date, time and place of a party, etc. Invitation:
Composition Writing 3 77 THANK YOU My birthday party on Sunday was so much fun. I had a great time. Thank you so much for coming. Also, thank you for my present. I really liked it. TIP After the party, people send thank you cards to say they enjoyed the event. Thank You Card
78 Composition Writing 3 A. Fill in the blank spaces. INVITATION Itís my .............................................. birthday and I am going to have ....................................... . I would like you ............................................... Date: .............................................. Time: .............................................. Place: .............................................. .............................................. .............................................. Phone: .............................................. Writing Practice
Composition Writing 3 79 B. WRITE YOUR OWN CARDS 1. Write an invitation card to your birthday party. 2. Write a thank you card to a friend who came to your party. D. Write and design your own cards. 1. Write an invitation card for your Bartaman ceremony. Write a thank you note. 2. Invitation card to your friends inviting them to your house for lunch. Write a thank you card. 3. Invitation card to your grandparents inviting them to Pizza Hut for a party. Write a thank you card. 4. Invitation to a Tihar dinner. Write a thank you card. C. 1. Write an invitation card inviting your best friend over for lunch. 2. Write a thank you card and thank your best friend for coming over. THANKS My birthday party on ........................................ was great fun. I had a ............................................... Thank you ............................................... Also, thank you for ...............................................
80 Composition Writing 3 Poetry Unit 15 P O E T R Y
Composition Writing 3 81 A. Choose the correct words from the box below to complete the poem. Write a title. Title: .............................................. Two little bunnies One summer .............................................. . Brushed their fur And went out to .............................................. . The sky got dark It began to .............................................. . Poor little bunnies Had to head home .............................................. again day rain play Ability to rhyme. Creativity. Writing a title for the poem. Did you notice that you have used rhyming words. Writing Practice Writing Skill
82 Composition Writing 3 B. Use rhyming words to complete this poem. Write a title. C. Write your own poems on the following topics. 1. Books 2. My Dog 3. I wishÖ 4. The Funny Old Man 5. Stars 6. My Friend Title: .............................................. The moon peeps through My window at .............................................. . It brightens up my room With its soft, white .............................................. .