Nobody's Friend
Class 5 · English
4 ideas in Class 5 English, explained in plain words, with games and quizzes to practise.
Nobody's Friend Poem
Part of: Friends and bullies
A girl keeps sweets, books and dolls while a boy guards toffee, tricycles and trains, so neither has friends. The last child shares everything and wins friendship.
Why it matters. Sharing builds friendship; poems make the lesson sing.
Try it in two minutes
- List what each child hoards.
- List what the friend shares.
- Rhyme share, train and friend.
Try at home. Share one toy and note the result.
Little Bully Learns
Part of: Friends and bullies
Hari pinches classmates till seaside crabs, lobsters and shrimps pinch him black and blue. Tasting his own hurt, he vows never to pinch again.
Why it matters. Stories show bullies the pain they cause and praise kindness.
Try it in two minutes
- List Hari's three tricks.
- Retell the pool scene.
- State Hari's promise.
Try at home. Write three friendly acts for class.
True Friends
Part of: Friends and bullies
A freed mouse cuts the lion's ropes, proving a friend in need is a friend indeed. Friendly acts respect, help and protect; articles a, an and the point words correctly.
Why it matters. True friendship means standing by others in trouble.
Try it in two minutes
- Retell the lion and mouse rescue.
- Sort friendly and unfriendly acts.
- Fill three article blanks.
Try at home. Do one friendly deed and write about it.
Describing Words
Part of: Friends and bullies
Ly words tell how actions happen: quietly, loudly, merrily. Snails, turtles and hedgehogs hide under hard covers while frogs cannot. Smile turns to frown.
Why it matters. Exact describing words and opposites sharpen writing.
Try it in two minutes
- Act three ly words.
- Sort covered and bare animals.
- Pair four opposites.
Try at home. Write five ly sentences of your own.
What your child will practise
- Describing Words: Candy Quest (Flip and Match)
- Describing Words: Word Quest (Match It Up)
- Little Bully Learns: Garden Quest (Collect the Answer)
- Nobody's Friend Poem: Jungle Quick Fire (Quick Fire)
- True Friends: Candy Puzzle (Clue Puzzle)
- Quiz: Describing Words (8 questions)
- Quiz: Little Bully Learns (8 questions)
- Quiz: Nobody's Friend Poem (8 questions)
- Quiz: True Friends (8 questions)