CBSE solutions for English Communicative - Main Course Book Interact in English Class 10 chapter 2.3 - Inclusive Education [Latest edition]

Discuss in groups of four, the following questions :

• What was wrong with Fox’s school initially ?
• What were the reasons for improvement in the results ?
• Do you think the schools in the present day resemble Fox’s school ? If yes / no say how ?
• Can the Bat’s advice be extended to present day schools ? If yes, how ? If no, why 

Discuss within your group in what way is the story of the Fox’s school applicable to your classroom. How can the issue of inclusion of students with different abilities be addressed in the best possible way ?

What does the term “inclusive education” mean to you ?  To me the term “inclusive education” means     ………………………...................................

Based on your understanding of the poem, have a group discussion on the topic : ‘Inclusion means acceptance of diversity in a classroom. ’ After having the discussion, a member of each group will make a brief presentation to the class, giving the views and opinions of the group.

On the basis of your reading of the above text complete the following sentence:

What makes Babar Ali’s tale extraordinary is ___________

On the basis of your reading of the above text complete the following sentence:

That Babar Ali values his education is evident ___________

On the basis of your reading of the above text complete the following sentence:

In spite of the fact that he studies in a government school, receiving an education is not easy because : (a) ___________ (b) ___________

On the basis of your reading of the above text complete the following sentence:

Chumki is likely to achieve her dream of becoming a nurse because she has the qualities of : (a) ___________ (b) ___________

On the basis of your reading of the above text complete the following sentence:

The poor infrastructure that the students of Babar Ali’s school study in is obvious from ___________

On the basis of your reading of the above text complete the following sentence:

It is ironical that though the poor children are hungry for knowledge __________ 

Find one word or phrase from the passage that means the same as the following :

(a) extremely serious, bad or terrible (para 1-3)
(b) to give enthusiastic support (para 4-5)
(c) lanky (para 6-8)
(d) to leave to go to another place (para 13-14)
(e) wobbly (para 16-17) .
(f) to write something hastily or untidily (para 22-23)
(g) very difficult to believe (para 23-25)
(h) scamper (para 27-28)
(i) heavy shower (para 28)

Smt. Anju Kar, Minister (Mass Education), West Bengal comes across BBC’s story of Babar Ali’s remarkable achievements transforming the lives of hundreds of poor children. She writes a letter to him lauding his extraordinary efforts and undeterred spirit of reform in the face of adversity. She also promises support, both financial and academic to him. As Anju Kar, write the letter to Babar Ali.

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