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Unit 2 Bonds of Life - A Long Walk with Granny, Little Things Matter - Discourses
The discourses for the lessons 'A Long Walk with Granny' and 'Little Things Matter' from Unit 01 of the SCERT Kerala Class 8 English textbook are provided below.
Bonds of Life എന്ന ഈ യൂണിറ്റ് വിദ്യാർത്ഥികളുടെ ജീവിതത്തിൽ സ്നേഹം, പരിചരണം, ബന്ധങ്ങൾ എന്നിവയുടെ പ്രാധാന്യം എത്രത്തോളമുണ്ടെന്ന് മനസ്സിലാക്കാൻ അവരെ സഹായിക്കുന്നു. മറ്റുള്ളവരുമായി സമയം പങ്കിടുകയും സഹായിക്കുകയും ചെയ്യുന്നതിലൂടെ വലിയ സന്തോഷം ലഭിക്കുമെന്ന് ഈ യൂണിറ്റ് നമ്മെ പഠിപ്പിക്കുന്നു.
♦ This unit is about the beautiful relationships that make life meaningful. It shows how love, care, and support from family and friends help us grow strong and happy. In A Long Walk with Granny, written by Ruskin Bond, we see how a young boy's love gives happiness and strength to his grandmother. Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam's memoir, Little Things Matter tells the inspiring story of a young boy who works hard to help his family and learns great lessons through small acts.
ജീവിതത്തെ അർത്ഥപൂർണമാക്കുന്ന സുന്ദരമായ ബന്ധങ്ങളെപ്പറ്റിയാണ് ഈ യൂണിറ്റ് പ്രതിപാദിക്കുന്നത്. പരിചരണം, പിന്തുണ, സ്നേഹം നിറഞ്ഞ പ്രവൃത്തികൾ എന്നിവ ജീവിതത്തെ എങ്ങനെ സന്തോഷകരവും ശക്തവുമാക്കുന്നു എന്ന് ഈ യൂണിറ്റ് നമ്മെ പഠിപ്പിക്കുന്നു.
റസ്കിൻ ബോണ്ട് എഴുതിയ 'A Long Walk With Granny ' എന്ന കഥയിൽ, ഒരു കുട്ടിയുടെ സ്നേഹം, അവന്റെ മുത്തശ്ശിയെ എങ്ങനെ സന്തോഷവതിയും ശക്തയുമാക്കിത്തീർക്കുന്നു എന്ന് പ്രതിപാദിക്കുന്നു.
ബാലനായിരിക്കുമ്പോൾ കുടുംബത്തെ സഹായിക്കാൻ കഠിനാധ്വാനം ചെയ്യുകയും അതു വഴി നിരവധി ജീവിതപാഠങ്ങൾ പഠിക്കുകയും, ചെയ്ത ഡോ. എ.പി.ജെ. അബ്ദുൾ കലാമിന്റെ ജീവിത കഥ, 'Little Things Matter' എന്ന അദ്ദേഹത്തിന്റെ ഓർമ്മക്കുറിപ്പിലൂടെ നമ്മോടു പങ്കുവയ്ക്കുന്നു.
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♦ Read and enjoy the comic strip. (see textbook page:8)
♦ Who are the characters in the comic strip? Comment on the relationship between them.
The characters are a grandfather and his grandson. They are family members and have a close, loving relationship.
♦ Where does the action take place?
The action takes place in a park.
♦ What do you understand from their conversation?
Grandfather says that when he was a young boy, he didn't have modern playthings, and he used to play with his friends on the railway tracks and use the farm tools to amuse themselves.
♦ Do you consider this conversation humorous? Why?
Yes, it is humorous because the grandfather exaggerates his past experiences in a funny way. The grandfather says in a funny way that he was eight and a half at the boy's age.
♦ Select a few comic strips like the one above and discuss them in groups.
Sit in groups and try to prepare comic strips on any theme.
♦ A Long Walk with Granny - Discourses
1. Mani was deeply touched by the love, wisdom, and gentle words of his granny during their long walk. He decided to write a letter to his close friend sharing his experience. Draft the likely letter.
ശ്രദ്ധിക്കേണ്ട കാര്യങ്ങൾ
• Heading (തലക്കെട്ട് : കത്തയയ്ക്കുന്ന ആളിന്റെ മേൽവിലാസവും തീയതിയും കത്തിന്റെ ഇടതുവശത്ത് മുകൾഭാഗത്ത് ചേർക്കുക.)
• Salutation (സംബോധന): Dear, My dear എന്നോ, ആർക്ക് എഴുതുന്നുവോ അതിനനുസരിച്ചുള്ള സംബോധന.
• Body (ഉള്ളടക്കം): ലളിതവും ഹൃദ്യവുമായിരിക്കണം. രണ്ടോ മൂന്നോ ഖണ്ഡികകൾ ആവശ്യാനുസരണം ഉപയോഗിക്കാം.
• Leave taking (വിടവാങ്ങൽ): ഇതിനായി പലതരം പ്രയോഗങ്ങൾ നിലവിലുണ്ട്. I hope to hear from you soon/Look forward to hearing from you, etc.
• Closing phrase (സമാപനം): കത്തിന്റെ അവസാനം Love / yours lovingly / affectionately / sincerely എന്നിവയിൽ അനുയോജ്യമായത് ചേർക്കാം.
House No. XV
Nain,
10 July, 2026, My dear Raju,
Hope you are doing well. I am writing to tell you about a wonderful experience I had with my Granny. One day, we went for a long walk through the fields and village paths. It was such a peaceful time. Granny told me many stories from her childhood. She also gave me some life advice, how small things matter and how to treat others with kindness. I felt very happy and safe with her. Her words made me think deeply. I understood how lucky I am to have her in my life.
I wish you could also meet her. I'm sure you'd love her gentle smile and wise thoughts. Let me know when you can visit.
Yours sincerely,
Your loving friend,
Mani
2. How would you describe Mani's personality and relationship with his Granny? What qualities does he show during their journey to Mussoorie? Prepare a character sketch of Mani.
ശ്രദ്ധിക്കേണ്ട കാര്യങ്ങൾ
• കഥാപാത്രത്തിന്റെ വ്യക്തിത്വത്തെ സംബന്ധിച്ച വിവരണം
• കഥാപാത്രത്തിന്റെ രൂപഘടന (physical appearance)
• വൈവിധ്യമാർന്ന പദങ്ങളും പ്രയോഗങ്ങളും വിവരണത്തിലുണ്ടായിരിക്കണം.
• കഥയിലുടനീളം കഥാപാത്രത്തിന്റെ ചിന്തയിലും പ്രവർത്തനത്തിലുമുള്ള വളർച്ച വ്യക്തമാക്കുന്ന ഉദാഹരണങ്ങൾ ഉൾപ്പെടുത്തണം.
• ആശയങ്ങളുടെ ക്രമാനുഗതക്രമീകരണം.
Mani is an eleven-year-old boy. He is quite capable of looking after himself. He is a kind and caring boy. He loves his Granny very much and always wants to help her. During the journey to Mussoorie, he shows great responsibility by guiding and supporting her. Even though he is young, he behaves in a mature way and looks after Granny with love. He is also cheerful and full of energy, enjoying small things like eating blackberries and seeing new places. His actions show that he was brought up well by his Granny, with love, care, and good values.
♦ Little Things Matter - Discourses
1. The English Club of your school has decided to stage a play about the boyhood days of Dr. Kalam and it is based on the. chapter "Little Things Matter". Being the secretary of the club, you are asked to prepare a notice to invite all to watch it. Draft the notice.
ശ്രദ്ധിക്കേണ്ട കാര്യങ്ങൾ
• യോജിച്ച ഒരു തലക്കെട്ട്
• അനുയോജ്യമായ സംബോധന
• തീയതി, സമയം, സ്ഥലം മുതലായവ സംബന്ധിച്ച സൂചന
• ക്യത്യമായ ഉള്ളടക്കം
• വ്യക്തവും ചുരുങ്ങിയതുമായ ഭാഷ
• നോട്ടീസ് പുറപ്പെടുവിക്കുന്നയാളെ സംബന്ധിച്ച വ്യക്തമായ സൂചന.
NOTICE
GOVT. HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL, KANNUR
Staging of "Boyhood Days of Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam"
The English Club of our school is happy to invite all students and teachers to watch a short drama based on the life of Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, titled "Boyhood Days of Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam". The play is inspired by the chapter "Little Things Matter" and will show the values, discipline and simple life of young Kalam. Come and be inspired by the humble beginnings of our great former President and scientist.
All are welcome!
Date: 25 July, 2026
Venue: School Auditorium
Time: 2:30 pm
Secretary,
GOVT. Higher Secondary School
20 July, 2026
TVM
2. Imagine you are the young Kalam in the story 'Little Things Matter.' You have just finished a long day of delivering newspapers, studying, and helping your family. You feel tired but proud of what you are doing. Write a diary entry describing your day.
ശ്രദ്ധിക്കേണ്ട കാര്യങ്ങൾ
• മുകളിൽ ഇടതുഭാഗത്തായി തീയതി എഴുതുക.
Date is given as: 1 January, Wednesday 2025
OR Wednesday, 1 January, 2025
• കാര്യങ്ങൾ ചുരുക്കി എഴുതുക.
• 'I' എന്ന കർത്താവ് വളരെ ആവശ്യമെങ്കിൽ മാത്രം ഉപയോഗിക്കുക.
eg: Got up at 5 am.
• വാക്യങ്ങൾ ചുരുങ്ങിയതും അപൂർണവുമാകാം.
eg:. Met Sunil at the library.
Went to bed at 9.30.
• സാമാന്യ ഭൂതകാലം ഉപയോഗിക്കുക.
eg: Reached home early.
Played cricket, etc.
• ആ ദിവസത്തെ പ്രത്യേകത എഴുതുക.
eg: A nice day OR A very hot day, etc.
20th May, Monday, 1940
Today was a busy day. Woke up very early in the morning. My mother helped me take a bath and sent for my maths tuition. After that, I ran to the railway station to collect the newspaper bundles. The train did not stop, so I picked the bundles quickly as they were thrown out. Went around the town to give the newspapers to the people. Some of them smiled and spoke kindly to me. After breakfast at home, I went to school. In the evening, collected the money from the people who took the newspapers. Sat with Samsuddin and helped him with the accounts. Later, we read the newspaper and talked about the world outside. Felt proud to help my family. Was very tired at night. But I was happy too.
♦ Describe a person who has inspired you
You should say:
• Who the person is
• What they have achieved
• How they have inspired you
• Why you admire them.
One person who has greatly inspired me is Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani activist for girls' education. Malala's courage and determination in the face of adversity are truly admirable. Despite facing numerous challenges and even a Taliban assassination attempt, Malala continued to advocate for girls' education. Her efforts led to significant changes in Pakistan's education policy and earned her the Nobel Prize for Peace in 2014. Malala's story has inspired me to stand up for what I believe in. Her passion and conviction have shown me that one person can make a real difference in the world. I admire Malala for her bravery, perseverance, and commitment to creating positive changes in society.
Disclaimer: These materials are for educational and preparation purposes only. Official textbooks belong to SCERT Kerala.
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