Ila Sachani: Embroidering Dreams With Her Feet - Class 6 Poorvi NCERT Solution

This guide offers complete, easy-to-understand solutions for all questions and activities in the section "Ila Sachani: Embroidering Dreams With Her Feet" from Unit 5 of the NCERT Class 6 English textbook, Poorvi. Explore the inspiring story of Ila Sachani and learn about her journey, the art of embroidery, and the power of determination.

Table of Contents

• 1. Let us do these activities before we read (Page 21)
• 2. Let us discuss (Page 25)
• 3. Let us think and reflect (Page 26)
• 4. Let us learn (Page 26-28)
• 5. Let us listen (Page 28)
• 6. Let us speak (Page 29)
• 7. Let us write (Page 29)

1. Let us do these activities before we read (Page 21)

I. Look at the given picture and information. Discuss the questions with your teacher and classmates.

1. Do you think Pranav's task is simple? Why or why not?
   No, Pranav's task is not simple. Painting with one's feet requires immense practice, control, and concentration, which is much harder than using hands.
2. How does Pranav's special ability make you feel?
   Pranav's ability makes me feel inspired and amazed. It shows that with a strong will, a person can overcome any physical challenge.
3. What qualities do you think were important for Pranav to become successful?
   Qualities like determination, patience, hard work, and a positive attitude were very important for his success.
4. What message does Pranav’s story give us?
   Pranav’s story teaches us that we should never give up, no matter what difficulties we face. Our limitations do not define us; our courage and efforts do.

II. Look at the picture of Kathiawar embroidery. Discuss in pairs.

1. List the steps you think are needed to create this embroidery.
   The steps would be: first, drawing the design on the cloth; second, choosing the right coloured threads; third, threading the needle; and finally, making small, neat stitches to fill the design.
2. Discuss if these steps can be done with feet, instead of hands.
   It seems very difficult, but maybe possible. Holding the needle and cloth with feet and making precise stitches would require a lot of skill and practice.
3. What efforts would be needed if someone has to embroider with their feet? Do you think it is possible?
   It would need incredible focus, flexibility, and years of practice to train the feet to do such delicate work. Yes, I think it is possible, as people can achieve amazing things with dedication.

2. Let us discuss (Page 25)

Read the paragraphs and write the main idea for each. Then, match the main idea with two supporting details.

Paragraph	Main Idea	Two Supporting Details
1	Introduction to Ila Sachani's colourful embroidery	(i) Examples of embroidered things (ii) Ila's use of a shiny needle
2-3	Early challenges and family support	(i) Ila was born without the use of her hands. (ii) Her family taught her to use her feet for embroidery.
4	Mastering different embroidery styles	(i) She became an expert at threading a needle with her feet. (ii) She learned Kachhi, Kashmiri, and Lucknawi styles.
5	Gaining local admiration	(i) She first made designs for family and friends. (ii) Soon, her talent was discovered by the whole village.
6	Recognition at a state exhibition	(i) The government office in Surat displayed her work. (ii) People purchased her creations, making her famous.
7	National recognition and awards	(i) She participated in national-level exhibitions. (ii) She received many awards, including the President's Medal.
8-9	Message of her life story	(i) Financial independence and joy (ii) Challenges can be turned into victories

3. Let us think and reflect (Page 26)

I. Read the following lines and answer the questions that follow.

"Unlike other children, she could not use her hands in the usual way. While other small hands drew figures in the sand or plucked wild flowers, she wondered why she could not join them. She too wanted to hold a chalk in her hands and draw figures on a slate."

1. Choose the correct option to fill in the blank... 'Unlike other children' means that Ila was _______________ (unaware/ different/ simple)
   Answer: different
2. What could Ila have felt when she could not join others in things they did?
   She might have felt sad, left out, and frustrated because she couldn't do the simple things other children enjoyed.
3. Complete the following with a suitable reason.
   Ila could not draw figures on the slate because _______________.
   Answer: ...her hands did not work in the usual way.

II. What creative ways did Ila and her family use to overcome the challenges she faced?
Her family taught her to use her feet to do Kathiawar embroidery. Her parents also helped her learn to do other daily tasks like eating and combing her hair with her legs.

III. How did ‘new independence' help Ila?
'New independence' helped Ila by allowing her to earn a regular income from her art. More importantly, it brought her joy and satisfaction in doing something she loved.

IV. Why was the first state exhibition an important event in Ila's life?
The first state exhibition was important because it introduced her talent to a wider audience. People loved her work and bought it, which opened new doors for her and made her famous.

V. What does the sentence, ‘art has the power to rise above physical boundaries and touch the soul', tell us about the power of art?
This sentence means that art is a powerful form of expression that isn't limited by physical abilities. It can connect with people's emotions and feelings deeply, no matter how it is created.

VI. How can we be helpful and encouraging like Ila's family and friends when someone faces challenges?
We can be helpful by offering our support, showing them we believe in them, and helping them find new ways to do things. Being patient and celebrating their efforts is also very important.

VII. How can Ila's story help others to overcome challenges in their lives?
Ila's story shows that with determination, hard work, and a positive attitude, any challenge can be overcome. It teaches us not to give up on our dreams and that our abilities are not limited by our physical challenges.

4. Let us learn (Page 26-28)

I. Match the word to its correct synonym in Column C.

• tiny → small
• wonderful → fantastic
• quiet → silent
• task → work
• tough → difficult

II. Unscramble the antonyms of the words in Column A.

• 1. tiny - E G H U → HUGE
• 2. wonderful - R E E B L I T R → TERRIBLE
• 3. quiet - I Y N S O → NOISY
• 4. task - S I A E M T P → PASTIME
• 5. tough - S E Y A → EASY

III. Read the sentences from the text and focus on the highlighted words.

1. The highlighted words show a (ii) Large quantity.

2. Fill in the blanks:

1. We saw many buses on the road.
2. How much milk do you want?
3. There is a lot of milk needed.
4. I need many examples.
5. I have lots of energy left.
6. I ate a lot of rice.

5. Let us listen (Page 28)

You will listen to a talk about Kathiawar embroidery. As you listen, circle the correct option.

1. Form: (i) old
2. Colours: (ii) bright
3. Stitches: (ii) chain stitch
4. Seen on: (i) children's caps
5. Things used: (i) small mirrors
6. Designs: (ii) squares and triangles

6. Let us speak (Page 29)

In pairs, write down two questions you would like to ask Ila Sachani.

Here are two example questions:

1. What was the most difficult design you have ever created with your feet?
2. How did you feel when you received the President's Medal?

7. Let us write (Page 29)

Now, write a paragraph describing the artwork that you have created. Give a suitable title to your paragraph.

A Garden on Cardboard

I created a piece of art called "A Garden on Cardboard." For this, I used a piece of an old cardboard box as my canvas. I collected some colourful fallen flowers, small twigs, and green leaves from my garden. First, I arranged the twigs to look like the trunk and branches of a tree. Then, I carefully pasted the green leaves on the branches. Finally, I used the colourful flower petals to make bright flowers on my tree and some on the ground below. My artwork shows a beautiful, blooming tree and reminds me that we can create wonderful things from waste items.

Chapter 5 Poem The Kites Poorvi NCERT Class 6 Q&A Solved

The Kites Poem - Class 6 Poorvi NCERT Solution | Unit 5 Q&A

This guide provides complete, simple, and unique answers for the poem "The Kites" from Chapter 5, Unit 5: Culture and Tradition of the NCERT Class 6 English textbook, Poorvi. All questions and activities from "Let us discuss," "Let us learn," and other sections are fully solved to help students understand the poem and its exercises better.

Table of Contents

• 1. Let us do these activities before we read (Page 11)
• 2. Let us discuss (Page 13)
• 3. Let us learn (Page 13-14)
• 4. Let us listen (Page 14)
• 5. Let us speak (Page 15)
• 6. Let us write (Page 15)

1. Let us do these activities before we read (Page 11)

I. Answer the following questions and share them with your teacher and classmates.

1. Have you ever flown a kite or seen someone fly it? Where? When?
   Yes, I have flown a kite in the park near my house during the Basant Panchami festival.
2. Describe the kite—colour(s), shape, design of tail, any other detail.
   My kite was diamond-shaped and bright yellow. It had a long, colourful tail made of paper ribbons.
3. What did you think when you saw the kite up in the sky?
   When I saw the kite flying high, I felt free and happy, just like a bird soaring in the sky.

III. Look at the picture and complete the sentences.

1. I can see a kite and birds in the picture.
2. The weather in the picture is windy.
3. The kite is flying high in the sky.
4. The child is looking from below.
5. The tail of the kite has ribbons.

IV. Now, think and answer.

1. List two more things that you want to add to the picture.
   I would add more colourful kites and some fluffy white clouds in the sky.
2. If I were the child, I would feel excited and happy watching my kite fly so high.
3. If I were the kite, I would enjoy the cool wind and fly over the whole town to see everything from above.

2. Let us discuss (Page 13)

I. Read the poem silently. As you read, mark the given statements as True or False.

Statements	T / F
The kites in the sky look like coloured birds.	T
The child wants to be heavy and strong.	F
The child imagines sailing on a kite.	T
The child can hear the song of the wild wind.	T
From the sky, the child can see the town below.	T
The people below would not notice the child.	F

3. Let us learn (Page 13-14)

I. Complete the given conversation by filling the blanks with some 'parts of a kite'.

Bina: I like the long tail at the end of my kite. What is your kite like?
Saroj: My kite's cover is bright. The spine is black.
Bina: Oh wonderful! My kite's line is attached to the reel that wraps it. I really like it.
Saroj: Did you know that the tip of a kite is called a nose?
Bina: Wonderful! Thanks for letting me know. Let's go and fly our pretty kites.

II. Let us create a poem using words in a kite! Now, create a cinquain poem yourself on anything you like.

River
Clear, cold
Flowing, rushing, shining
Gently, peacefully
Waterway

III. The poet uses the word 'fly' and 'drift' to tell us about the kite's movement.

1. Circle the words that match with the 'drift' movement.

Words matching 'drift' movement are: slow and float.

2. Study some other words about the kite's movement and share what type of movement they show.

• glide: a smooth, continuous, and effortless movement.
• dive: a steep, fast downward movement.
• soar: to fly high in the air with little effort.
• swoop: a quick, downward movement through the air.
• circle: to move in a round path.

IV. Make sentences using these expressions.

• up in the air: The colourful balloon went up in the air.
• look right down: From the top of the hill, you can look right down at the city.
• stay up there: The bird built its nest high on the tree to stay up there, safe from cats.

4. Let us listen (Page 14)

Listen about the Kite Festival in India. As you listen, circle the words that are not correct. Then, listen again and write the correct words.

1. Kite Festival is celebrated during the month of June. (Correct: January)
2. The International Kite Festival is named Uttarayan in Eastern India. (Correct: Western)
3. Uttarayan is mainly celebrated in Gujarat, but also in Maharashtra and Telangana. (Correct: Rajasthan)
4. During the Kite Festival, we can see kites of different shapes, sizes and colours. (Correct Statement)
5. In Karnataka, the Tourism Department organises the Kite Festival every year. (Correct: once each year)
6. The Punjab region celebrates Basant Panchami and Baisakhi by flying kites. (Correct Statement)
7. People of India also enjoy flying kites on Earth Day. (Correct: Independence Day)

5. Let us speak (Page 15)

Share a kite-flying experience with your classmates.

"Last year, on Independence Day, my father took me to the big ground near our home to fly kites. He bought me a big, tricolour kite. At first, I struggled to get it into the air. My father showed me how to hold the line and run against the wind. When the kite finally caught the wind and soared high into the sky, I felt so proud and happy. I could see it dancing with many other kites."

6. Let us write (Page 15)

Now, write a paragraph of about 100 words, with the title—I am a Kite.

I am a Kite

I am a beautiful diamond-shaped kite, painted in the colours of the rainbow. My long, flowing tail dances behind me as I soar. I belong to a young girl named Riya, who brings me to the park on windy afternoons. My job is to fly high, and I love feeling the wind lift my paper wings. My friends are the birds who circle around me and the other kites that dot the sky. I glide and drift, looking down at the tiny houses and people below. My message to humans is to always aim high and let your dreams fly freely, just like me.

Chapter 5 Hamara Bharat Poorvi NCERT Class 6 Q&A Solved

Poorvi Chapter 5 - Hamara Bharat: NCERT Solution for Class 6 (Q&A)

This guide provides complete, unique, and easy-to-understand answers to all questions and activities in Chapter 5 Hamara Bharat of NCERT Class 6 English (Poorvi). It covers informative discussions about India's culture, traditions, crafts, folk arts, and the spirit of unity in diversity.

Table of Contents

• 1. Word Meanings
• 2. Let us discuss (Page 2)
• 3. Let us do these activities before we read (Page 2)
• 4. Let us discuss (Page 3)
• 5. Let us discuss (Page 6)
• 6. Let us think and reflect (Page 6)
• 7. Let us learn (Page 7)
• 8. Let us listen (Page 8)
• 9. Let us speak (Page 8)
• 10. Let us write (Page 9)

1. Word Meanings

List of difficult words from the chapter with simple English and Hindi meanings.

Word	Meaning in Simple English	Meaning in Hindi
diverse	having many different kinds	विविध
unison	together as one	एक साथ
prosper	to be successful and do well	समृद्ध होना
inhabitants	people living in a place	निवासी
folk art	art made by common people of a region	लोक कला
geru	red clay used for colour	गेरू (लाल मिट्टी)
carve	to make designs by cutting	नक्काशी करना
scrap	small, unwanted pieces	रद्दी / कतरन
biodegradable	can break down naturally without harm	जैवनिम्नीकरणीय
sawdust	dust made of wood	बुरादा

2. Let us discuss (Page 2)

1. What has Bharat always been known for?
   Bharat has always been known for its wise and heroic people.
2. What is attractive about Bharat?
   The rich and diverse culture of Bharat is very attractive.
3. What is special about the fact that the people live here in unison?
   It is special because it shows the world 'unity in diversity'.
4. What geographical features does the passage mention?
   The passage mentions rivers, lakes, high mountains, and green forests.
5. What is the advice given to everyone?
   The advice is that we should continue working hard to make sure Bharat prospers.

3. Let us do these activities before we read (Page 2)

Our country is beautiful and every state has its own uniqueness. The words given below are part of our identity. Complete these words with the correct vowels (A, E, I, O, U).

1. We like to decorate our homes with our folk art.
2. Our culture consists of our ideas, customs, traditions, values, arts, and languages.
3. All of us celebrate our festivals together.
4. We tell stories to our children to teach them about our culture, history, and legends.
5. We have our own languages to talk to each other.

4. Let us discuss (Page 3)

1. What is the Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat programme all about?
   The programme is about knowing that we all belong to one nation, India, and sharing a common bond.
2. Why is this programme being conducted?
   It is conducted to celebrate our 'unity in diversity', which makes India a wonderful country.

5. Let us discuss (Page 6)

On the basis of what the speakers said about the art forms, complete the table given below.

Name of the child	State	Art form	Things needed
Aakansha	Uttarakhand	Aipan	White rice flour paste, geru (red clay)
Priyaranjan	Odisha	Dhokra	clay, brass scrap, wax, fire
Chitra	Kerala	Coconut shell craft	Coconut shell, sandpaper, wood polish
Balamurali	Andhra Pradesh	Kondapalli	Soft wood, tamarind seed powder, sawdust, oil, water-colours

6. Let us think and reflect (Page 6)

I. Fill in the blanks to complete the following sentences.

1. The designs for Aipan are taken from cultural traditions and observations of nature.
2. Dhokra metal craft is very old because it is 4000 years old.
3. A base is needed for coconut shell craft to make it stable.
4. Soft wood, tamarind seed powder, and colours are used to make Kondapalli toys.

II. Why does Akanksha's family make Aipan?
Akanksha's family makes Aipan during family functions and festivals to decorate the floors and walls of their home and puja rooms.

III. In Dhokra, why does wax come out of the small openings?
When the clay figure is put in the fire, the wax inside melts and needs a way to escape. It comes out through small openings so that liquid metal can be poured in its place.

IV. What is common in the toys made in Balamurali's village and coconut shell craft in Kerala?
Both Kondapalli toys and coconut shell craft use natural materials from the local environment to create useful and beautiful items. Kondapalli toys use wood from nearby hills, and coconut craft uses coconut shells.

7. Let us learn (Page 7)

I. Now, use some of these words to complete the paragraph given below.

How I Get Ready for School

First, I get up and go to take a shower. Then, I wear my school dress. After that, I eat my food. Next, I wear my shoes. Finally, I pick up my bag and go out of my home.

II. Make five sentences with the help of the words given in the table below.

1. I know how to dance.
2. You ask questions to understand.
3. She draws beautiful flowers.
4. He tells a story every day.
5. We practise spellings on Friday.

8. Let us listen (Page 8)

I. Listen to the description of gakkad bharta and complete the notes given below.

• 1. Name of the speaker: Sushil
• 2. The town of the speaker: Jabalpur
• 3. The state he belongs to: Madhya Pradesh
• 4. The name of the food item: gakkad bharta
• 5. Vegetables roasted for bharta: brinjals and tomatoes

II. Now, listen to the description again and complete the flowchart on how to make gakkad bharta.

1. To make gakkad, make balls of dough and roast them on high heat.
2. To make bharta, mash the roasted brinjal and tomatoes and garnish with chopped onions, coriander, green chillies and salt.
3. To serve, crumble the gakkad, put some bharta on it and add one spoon of ghee.

9. Let us speak (Page 8)

Speak about a local art form of your region.

Here is an example for speaking about a local art form:

"I know about the art form called Madhubani painting from Bihar. They need things like handmade paper, natural colours from flowers and leaves, and fine brushes. To make it, first, they draw the outline with black ink. After that, they fill in bright colours like red, green, and yellow. Next, they create very detailed patterns and borders. Finally, the beautiful painting tells a story from our myths or shows nature."

10. Let us write (Page 9)

Now, write a paragraph with five sentences giving your reasons for liking it.

Why I Like Kondapalli Toys

I liked the Kondapalli toys from Andhra Pradesh the most. The main reason is that they are made from natural things like soft wood and vegetable dyes, which is good for our planet. I also find it amazing how artists carve each part by hand and join them together to make a full toy. The toys show daily village life, like bullock carts and animals, which helps us learn about our culture. Finally, their bright colours make them look very lively and cheerful.