A Visit to Sivasagar

Lesson 8: A Visit to Sivasagar

Let’s talk:
(These are sample answers based on the pictures)
* a) Which of these places have you visited?
   * I have visited the zoo.
* b) What did you see there?
   * I saw many animals like tigers, deer, and monkeys.
* c) Should we visit such places?
   * Yes, we should visit these places to learn about animals and our history, and to have fun.

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ACTIVITIES
1. Let’s find out how much we have understood:
* a) What were Ramen and Rita waiting for?
   * Ramen and Rita were waiting for their summer vacation.
* b) How did they go to Sivasagar?
   * They went to Sivasagar by bus.
* c) What did they see on their way to Sivasagar?
   * On their way, they crossed many towns and villages, the Kaziranga National Park, and saw green tea gardens and paddy fields.
* d) What did the kings and the courtiers do in Rang Ghar?
   * The kings and courtiers watched games and sports, dances, and fights from the Rang Ghar.
* e) Where were the Ahom kings laid to rest?
   * The Ahom kings were laid to rest in the Maidams at Charaideu.

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2. Let’s read the text again and find out the monuments in Sivasagar. Put the names of the monuments in the ovals.
* Rang Ghar
* Shiva Dol
* Bishnu Dol
* Devi Dol
* Talatal Ghar
* Kareng Ghar
* Maidams (at Charaideu)
* Dargah of Ajan Peer
3. Say ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ for the following statements:
* a) Ramen and Rita saw vast and beautiful green tea gardens and paddy fields on the way. – Yes
* b) They reached Sivasagar around 9 p.m. at night. – No
* c) Shiva Dol, Bishnu Dol and Devi Dol are on the banks of Joysagar. – No
* d) Ahom kings and their courtiers used to enjoy watching games and sports, dances and fights from the Rang Ghar. – Yes
* e) Charaideu is famous for the maidams of the Royals. – Yes

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5. Now, complete the following sentences with the help of the words you have learnt:
* a) We had a wonderful journey to Sivasagar.
* b) We did not realise that the Joysagar Tank was so vast.
* c) Ramen and Rita were amazed to see the beautiful Rang Ghar.
* d) The monuments reflect the artistry of Ahom kingdom.
* e) The Rang Ghar is a wonderful monument.
* f) We have created precious memories for ourselves in Sivasagar.

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8. Let’s read the following passage from the text and find out the describing words and underline them:
* The describing words in the passage are:
   * beautiful
   * wonderful
   * vast
   * famous
   * distant
Now since that you have identified the describing words, make sentences with some of them. One is done for you.
* a) distant – He is my distant relative.
* b) beautiful – The tea gardens in Assam are very beautiful.
* c) wonderful – We saw the wonderful Talatal Ghar in Sivasagar.
* d) famous – Joymoti was a famous Ahom princess.

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9. Now, make a sentence using each of the following. Remember to use capital letters, commas and full stops in the appropriate places.
* a) and – Ramen and Rita visited the Rang Ghar.
* b) but – I wanted to visit Sivasagar, but I could not go.
* c) hence – My mother was sick, hence I decided to stay with her.
* d) so – Tanya could not go, so Rita went alone.
* e) therefore – He studied hard and therefore, he passed the exam.
10. Let’s practise punctuation once again. Write the following passage in your notebook. Use capital letters, commas and full stops correctly:
Guwahati is a famous city. It is the gateway of Northeast. The city is situated on the bank of the mighty Brahmaputra. Guwahati is famous for Saraighat Bridge, Kamakhya Temple, Gauhati University, Science Museum, Guwahati Planetarium etc. Guwahati is a place of historic importance. It is the capital city of our state. We all love this wonderful city.

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11. Work in pairs and ask each other the following questions to get answers:
* a) Where do you see such a scene?
   * We see such a scene at a fair or mela.
* b) Will you enjoy going to such places?
   * Yes, I will enjoy going to such places.
* c) Why do people visit such a place?
   * People visit such a place to have fun, eat food, buy things, and enjoy the rides.
* d) Name the things you see in the picture.
   * I see a big spin wheel, balloons, many shops, a florist, and many people.
* e) What are the girls doing in front of the shop?
   * The girls are looking at the things in the shop.
* f) A family is sitting together: can you say where they are sitting and what they are doing?
   * They are sitting on the grass and eating food together.
Now, complete the sentences with some describing words:
* The family is having delicious food.
* The Spin wheel is really very big.
* The florist is selling colourful flowers.
* The children are playing happily with the red balloons.

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13. You are preparing for a story telling competition. Read the names of some books: Which book will you read and why? Select the answer from the options given below and rewrite it:
* I will read ‘Stories of Panchatantra’ because it is a story book.

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14. (b) Now, read the slogans… make a slogan on how to save the environment.
* (Sample Slogan): Plant a Tree, Make Earth Free.