BOOK - Kaveri. L -4. VITAMIN - M
She is a children’s author and her books are popular with children of all ages. She has written picture books, chapter books, short stories and mystery novels. She writes in English and her books have been translated into several Indian languages including Hindi, Tamil, Marathi, Bengali, Assamese and Urdu.
Why Lesson is Important for students
Vitamin M help students understand this humorous and meaningful story by Asha Nehemiah. The chapter highlights the importance of respecting elderly people, giving them independence, and understanding their emotions.The chapter teaches that an elderly person needs care, respect, patience, freedom and protection.
Meaning of “Vitamin M”
The “Vitamin M” is used in a humorous way in the story. It means freedom, independence, and happiness in simple things
Important word Meanings
Bustle - busy activity
Jaunty - happily and confidently
Ducking - moving your head or body down
A volley of - a lot of
Deterred - prevented
Confront - face
Frantic - very frightened
Creases - lines
Darted - looked at somebody quickly
Trailing - following
Solemnly- seriously
Peering - to look closely
Panic -fear, anxiety
Furious -extremely angry
Frail - weak
GO THROUGH WITH THE LESSON 👇
REFLECT AND RESPOND
1- From your experience with an elderly person at home or in your neighbourhood, complete the following graphic organiser.
Now, discuss the points written in the organiser with yourclassmates and teacher.
Answer:
Why should we care for the elderly? — They cared for us, they need support, they have valuable experience, and they deserve love and respect.
What are the problems faced by the elderly? — Weak health, poor memory, loneliness, hearing and sight problems, and difficulty in moving around.
What could be the possible reasons for the problems faced? — Old age, illness, loss of a companion, physical weakness, and reduced independence.
How can we take care of the elderly? — Spend time with them, speak patiently, help with medicines, accompany them when they go out, and make them feel safe and valued.
II Fill in the table given below. You may check your answers with the help of a dictionary.
frail — weak and delicat.
Shuddered - trembled suddenly due to fear or discomfort.
Poky - small, cramped, and uncomfortable place.
Forbid - to not allow something.
Pottering - doing small tasks slowly and casually.
-3 Think of a tradition ,story, or recipe passed down by. grandparents or an elderly relative in your family. What does it mean to you ? How does it connect you to your growing-up years? Share with your classmates and teacher.
Answer
One tradition passed down by my grandparents is listening to badminton stories about their childhood and values like honesty and kindness. These stories make me feel close to them and help me understand how life was simpler earlier. They connect me to my growing-up years and teach lessons that are still important today.
CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING ( page - 102)
Q- 1 Why did Grandpa dislike living in the city with his daughter?
Answer: Grandpa disliked living in the city because it was noisy, crowded, and the flat was small and uncomfortable. The small house made him feel confined and he missed his quiet brick house and the peaceful life of his village.
Q- 2 Why did Vidya not want her father to go out alone?
Answer: Vidya did not want her father to go out alone because he was old and had begun to forget things. He had once taken a double dose of his medicines, and had earlier lost his way while returning home.
Q-3 Was Ravi in favour of his mother treating Grandpa like a child? How can you say so?
Answer: No, Ravi was not in favour of his mother treating Grandpa like a child.
We can say so because he winced when his mother spoke too loudly to Grandpa as if he were a child who could not hear or understand.
Q-4 Would Ravi be able to keep up his promise to his mother?
Answer: Ravi found it difficult to keep his promise because he understood Grandpa's need for freedom. His sympathy for Grandpa made him Choose understanding over strict obedience. Q
CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING ( page -106- 107)
I Complete the flow chart by describing Grandpa’s day out.
Answer:
1- children’s park. 2 -Peanuts and children play
3- One lady who was selling plastic combs and a vendor selling ribbons and clips. 4- A tea stall
5-tea and bananas and ice cream. 6 - barber shop
7 - bus stop and boards a bus
II Was Grandpa lost as feared by Ravi’s mother?
Answer: No, Grandpa was not lost.
III How would Ravi feel after seeing Grandpa?
Answer: Ravi would feel relieved, delighted, and deeply affectionate towards Grandpa.
IV Do you think Ravi’s mother will get to know about what had happened?
Answer: She may not know the full truth, because Grandpa cleverly covers up the incident and Ravi keeps quiet out of embarrassment.
CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING ( page - 109)
Q- 1 Describe how Ravi’s emotional reaction upon finding Grandpa safe at home reveals his feelings towards his grandfather.
Answer: When Ravi finally sees Grandpa safely at home, he feels a great sense of relief. All his fear, tension, and anxiety disappear at that moment. This reaction shows that Ravi deeply cares for his grandfather and is imotionally attached to him.
Q- 2 What might be the significance of Grandpa’s habit of giving gifts to everyone on his birthday rather than receiving them?
Answer: This habit shows Grandpa’s generosity, affection, and joy in giving. It also shows that he values his family and still thinks lovingly of them as his own children.
Q- 3 Why do you think Grandpa gave Ravi a detective story book as a gift? What might this suggest about Grandpa’s awareness of Ravi’s actions earlier in the day?
Answer: Grandpa gave Ravi a detective story book to tease him playfully. It suggests that Grandpa was aware that Ravi had been following him and knew that Ravi had been fooled.
CRITICAL REFLECTION
1- Read the extracts given below and answer the questions that follow.
- Grandpa hated the noise and bustle of city life and when they were on their own, he often spoke longingly of his small brick house in town. “Such a wonderful place…! With that big mango tree in the garden! It is so quiet that at dusk you can even hear a leaf fall!” But then Grandpa had slipped and fallen in the garden late one evening while he was pottering around and lain outside all night because there was no one at home to help him up.
(i) Choose the emotion displayed by the Grandfather.
A. regretful
B. apologetic
C. nostalgic
D. wistful
Answer - Nostalgic - Complete the following sentence with a reason. Grandpa hated the busy and noisy city life because it was crowded, noisy and made him feel uncomfortable and restricted, unlike the calm and open life of his village.
- (iii) Why did Grandpa come to the city despite his dislike for city life?
Answer: Grandpa came to the city because he had fallen in his garden and there was no one there to help him, so his daughter brought him to live with her for safety.
(iv) Choose an expression similar in meaning to, ‘you can even hear a leaf fall’.
A. end of one’s life
B. arrival of autumn
C. sign of good luck
D. pin drop silence - Answer: D. pin drop silence
(v) State one advantage and one disadvantage of the Grandfather living in the house in town.
Answer:
Advantage — He enjoyed peace, quiet, and independence there.
Disadvantage — He lost his freedom and felt confined and dependent. ---------------------------------
Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow.
“I had a quiet morning, but I don’t know about Ravi. He just disappeared instead of staying at home to look after me like you told him to,” answered Grandpa coolly, while Ravi just looked confused and embarrassed. Grandpa had another surprise for Ravi. A gift-wrapped parcel!
“But, Papa, Ravi’s birthday was three months ago. Have you forgotten?” exclaimed Ravi’s mother, impatiently.
- Choose the option that displays the tone of the Grandfather’s response.
A. apologetic
B. hurtful
C. calm
D. puzzled - Why was Ravi confused and embarrassed?
- Complete the sentence with a suitable reason. Ravi’s mother was impatient because ________.
- State whether the following sentence is true or false.
Grandfather forgot that Ravi’s birthday was three months ago. - Why did Grandpa say he didn’t know what kind of morning Ravi might have had?
Solution:
- C. calm
- Ravi was confused and embarrassed because Grandpa said that Ravi had disappeared instead of looking after him. Ravi knew he had actually been secretly following Grandpa outside, so he felt awkward and guilty.
- Ravi’s mother was impatient because she thought Grandpa had forgotten that Ravi’s birthday had already passed three months earlier.
- False
- Grandpa said he did not know what kind of morning Ravi had because Ravi had secretly followed him and was not at home, so Grandpa humorously pretended that Ravi had disappeared instead of taking care of him.
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS
- Grandpa is portrayed as a person with failing memory in the beginning of the story. Give two evidences to disprove the statement.
Answer: First, Grandpa clearly displays a sharp memory while playing chess. He remembered his custom of giving gifts to everyone on his birthday. Second, he cleverly hinted through Ravi’s gift that he knew Ravi had followed him. These incidents show that while his short - term memory is weak, his mind remains active and alert in areas of deep interest and habit. - Give two characteristic traits of each of the following characters.
- (i) Grandfather — Grandfather is a proud and dignified person who values his independence. He is intelligent and mentally alert, as seen in his love for chess.
(ii) Ravi — Ravi is caring and sensitive towards his grandfather. He is also responsible and observant, as he secretly followsGrandpa to ensure his safety without hurting his feelings.
(iii) Ravi’s mother — She is loving and devoted to her father. She is also overprotective and anxious which treat Grandpa like a child. - Q - Why was Ravi worried about what Grandfather had at the tea stall?
- Answer: Ravi was worried because Grandpa drank sugary tea and ate bananas and ice cream, all of which were things he was not supposed to have at home.
- Q- Do you think it was easy for Ravi to follow his Grandfather? If yes, why? If no, why not?
Answer: No, it was not easy. Ravi had to hide repeatedly, was scolded by strangers, got embarrassed, struggled to keep up, and was finally tricked. - ‘Ravi is a good detective’. Give one argument in favour of and against the given statement.
Answer:
In favour — Ravi carefully followed Grandpa and observed his movements closely.
Against — Ravi was easily noticed by others and was eventually fooled by Grandpa’s trick with the yellow cap. - Was Grandfather aware that Ravi was following him? How do you know?
Answer: Yes, Grandfather was aware. We know this because he gave Ravi a detective story book and jokingly referred to “how to avoid getting fooled when one is trailing a suspect.” - In your opinion, who needs Vitamin-M? And why?
Answer: Ravi’s mother seems to need Vitamin-M, because she forgot her father’s birthday even though she believed that his memory was the weak one. - Some people believe society shows bias based on age (being young or old). Give an example where you might have experienced or observed such discrimination, when opinions were disregarded because of age.
Answer: Sample answer: Sometimes older people are treated as if they cannot decide things for themselves, even when they are capable. Similarly, young people’s ideas are sometimes ignored just because they are considered too inexperienced.
Answer:
Movement words — pottering, twirling, crouch, crawl, creeping, ducked, zigzagging, evicted, briskly, sprinting, jumping, darted, trailing
Now, fill in the blanks with appropriate words from Column 1 or Column 2.
Answer:
1- trailing
2 -bustle
3 -briskly
4 -thudded
5 -twirling
6 -crouch
7 -zigzagging
8 -grunted
9 -darted
10 -whirr
II Study the highlighted word in the given sentence from the text and fill in the boxes with synonymous words. You may refer to a dictionary.
Off he went, twirling his walking stick jauntily, leaving Ravi in a dilemma.
Answer:
QUANDARY
PREDICAMENT
III - Fill in the table given below. Check your answers with the help of a dictionary.
- craftily — cleverly; adverb; synonym: cunningly; antonym: honestly
- dilemma — a difficult situation or choice; noun; synonym: quandary; antonym: certainty
- furious — very angry; adjective; synonym: enraged; antonym: calm
- boomed — spoke in a loud deep voice; verb; synonym: thundered; antonym: whispered
- humiliation — shame or embarrassment; noun; synonym: disgrace; antonym: honour
- attire — clothes; noun; synonym: outfit; antonym: undress
- IV Match the emotions/expressions in Column 1 with their meanings in Column 2. One meaning is extra.
Answer:
embarrassed — (v) felt uncomfortable
countered — (iv) reply to an argument
flushed — (vi) became red in the face
stricken — (i) affected severely by an unpleasant feeling
gleam — (iii) expression of emotion
Extra meaning — (ii) to be confused
5 - Read the highlighted words in the following phrases from the story. Now, revisit the story and underline the prepositions.
Now, fill in the blanks with appropriate prepositions.
Answer:
(i) through
(ii) over
(iii) near
(iv) in
(v) along
vi) toward. Q- 6 Read the following dialogues from the story. Answers- (1)- Interrogative (2) Yes, No type (3) Why type ( 4) two.
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