1.Birbal Outwits Cheat A farmer and his neighbour once went to Emperor Akbar's court with a complaint. "Your Majesty, I bought a well from him," said the farmer pointing to his neighbor," and now he wants me to pay for the water." "That's right, your Majesty," said the neighbour. "I sold him the well but not the water!" The Emperor was confused. He thought for some time and asked Birbal to settle the dispute. "Didn't you say that you sold your well to this farmer?" Birbal asked the neighbour. "So, the well belongs to him now. But you have kept your water in his well. Is that right?” “Yes, that is right,” said the neighbor.” Well, in that case you will have to pay him a rent or take your water out at once." The neighbour realized that he was outwitted. He quickly apologized and gave up his claim. Exercises: Q.1.We get water from – (paste pics of the words given below and the names below each picture) a. well b. hand pump c. tap d. river e. lake Q.2. Who was foolish, who was wise? Paste picture of Birbal and a farmer. Q.3 .Learn Spellings: (i) w—t--r (ii) – a—m--r (iii) nei-- --bo-- -- (iv) co _r_ Q.4. Give opposites: (a) give ______ (b) right ______ (iii) bought ______ (iv) out _____ 2. The Foolish Donkey An idol-maker had to deliver an idol to a customer. He placed it on his donkey's back and they started on their journey. The idol-maker was very good at his job. So, the idol was made beautifully. Whoever saw it, stopped to bow down and pray. The donkey thought they were bowing to him. He was extremely pleased. Now he did not wish to go away from a place where everybody was bowing head in front of him. He stopped suddenly. The master tried his best to move the donkey. But the donkey did not start walking again. Finally, his master lifted the idol on to his own head and started his journey. The donkey stood where he was, head held high, and braying happily. Suddenly, he realized that there was no one watching him. The people were now following his master and bowing to the idol. The donkey realized that his pride was false and the judgment unreal. He started feeling ashamed of himself and ran speedily to rejoin his master. Exercises: Q.1. Who is foolish and who is slow? Tick the right option. Paste pictures of a tortoise and a donkey. Give blank space below each to write foolish and slow. Q.2. Correct the Spellings. (i) d o (ii) f o o (iii) w s (iv) w t c k n e y i l s h e i h a Q. 3. Give opposites. (i) beautiful ______ (ii) real _______ (iii) false _______ (iv) best _____ Q.4. Listen and speak Bray , master, journey, judgement , stop