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Conversation Skills

Practise this conversation with your partner.
Son: Dad, tomorrow we are celebrating Republic Day
at school.

Father: That’s nice. But do you know why we celebrate
Republic Day every year?

Son: I am not really sure, dad.
Father: Well, it was the day, the Constitution of India

came into force in the year 1950.
Son: What is the Constitution, dad?
Father: The Constitution is a rule book that contains the set of laws and principles by which the
country is governed.
Son: Oh! But who has made our Constitution, dad?

Father: It was made by several experts under the leadership of Dr. Ambedkar.
Son: Interesting, dad.
Father: The Constitution is the supreme law of India. So, we must, as citizens, respect our Constitution.
Son: Dad, does every country have its own Constitution?

Father: Yes, it does.
Son: Thank you, dad, Let me keep my white uniform and shoes ready for tomorrow.
Father: Carry on, dear.

Communication Skills

Speak in class about how you celebrate Republic Day in school.

Creative Writing Skills

Write a short paragraph about the importance of Republic Day.

Classroom Interaction

Why should a country follow its Constitution? What are the main rules presented in our Constitution?
Discuss in class.

Cross- Curriculum Connect

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar is the architect of our Constitution. The Constitution of India is a rule book that
contains the set of laws and principles by which the country is governed. Every citizen has to abide
by the Constitution.

Life Skills and Values

We must show respect to our flag. We must be patriotic citizens. We must celebrate our national
festivals with zeal and enthusiasm.

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