Classwork Assignment

Poem

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Taught page no 121-122 in book.

Homework Assignment

Question 1.
(i) Who is the speaker in the poem?
Answer:
Shel Silverstein is the speaker in the poem.

(ii) With your partner list out the happenings the speaker is worried about.
Answer:
The speaker was worried about the following things

• If she fails in the examination.
• If she gets sick and dies.
• If nobody likes Jier.
• If she becomes dumb.
• If she does not grow taller.
• If her parents get separated.
• If she gets beaten up.

(iii) Why do you think she/he has these worries? Can you think of ways to get rid of such worries?
Answer:
She has these worries because she thinks a lot. Most of these worries are born due to baseless fear. One can get rid of such worries with a strong will power and developing positive attitude towards life.