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Conversation Skills

Practise this conversation with your partner.

Baji: Hey, have you been to the Sundarbans?
Vinod: No, I haven’t. What’s so special about it?
Baji: Oh, it’s absolutely stunning! The Sundarbans is the largest
mangrove forest in the world.

Vinod: Really? That sounds amazing. What makes it so beautiful?
Baji: Well, first of all, the biodiversity there is incredible. It’s
home to numerous species of plants, animals and birds.

Vinod: That must be an amazing sight. Any specific animal unique to the Sundarbans?
Baji: Yes, the Royal Bengal Tiger is one of the main attractions. Seeing it in its natural habitat is
truly awe-inspiring.
Vinod: Wow! I would love to see it at close range. What else is there?

Baji: The rivers and waterways that flow through the forest are absolutely breathtaking. You can
take a boat ride and explore the beauty of the mangroves.
Vinod: That sounds like a great experience.
Baji: The locals who live in the Sundarbans have a unique way of life. Their culture is fascinating.

Vinod: It seems like a truly remarkable place. I definitely would like to visit the Sundarbans some
day.

Communication Skills

Speak in class what you would do if you had just three days to see.

Creative Writing Skills

Observe a garden around your home. Describe it in a paragraph.

Classroom Interaction

Do you use your senses fully? What are the ways in which you use them?
Discuss in class.

Cross- Curriculum Connect

Sense organs are the ‘gateways to knowledge’. They help us know the world around us. There are
five sense organs - eyes, ears, nose, tongue and skin.

Life Skills and Values

We must make full use of our senses. We must be grateful to God for gifting us with sense organs.

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