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Like other days, Balbir reached the tea stall after his breakfast.
His brother Satvinder who had come from the village was also
with him. The worker at the tea stall gave him a cup of tea and
said – Here is today’s newpaper.
How do you spend your whole day sitting here? Don't you get
bored – asked Satvinder.
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Like other days, Balbir reached the tea stall after his breakfast.
His brother Satvinder who had come from the village was also
with him. The worker at the tea stall gave him a cup of tea and
said – Here is today’s newpaper.
How do you spend your whole day sitting here? Don't you get
bored – asked Satvinder.
Work We Do
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2 2 2
Post office
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Oh no! One does not realise how the time flies. Look at that
group of children. As usual, they are late for school. Everyone is
running ! The teacher is also late today. Oh! it seems her sandal
has broken. She is going to Jaggu Bhai, to get it repaired. It’s
good for him, he will get some money early in the morning.
Before starting the lesson the children should be given an opportunity
to observe and understand the picture. It is important to develop the
skills of picture reading (observation) in children.
School
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Like other days, Balbir reached the tea stall after his breakfast.
His brother Satvinder who had come from the village was also
with him. The worker at the tea stall gave him a cup of tea and
said – Here is today’s newpaper.
How do you spend your whole day sitting here? Don't you get
bored – asked Satvinder.
Work We Do
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1 1 12 2
2 2 2
Post office
2019-20
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Oh no! One does not realise how the time flies. Look at that
group of children. As usual, they are late for school. Everyone is
running ! The teacher is also late today. Oh! it seems her sandal
has broken. She is going to Jaggu Bhai, to get it repaired. It’s
good for him, he will get some money early in the morning.
Before starting the lesson the children should be given an opportunity
to observe and understand the picture. It is important to develop the
skills of picture reading (observation) in children.
School
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Champa is sitting there with her basket full of flowers. The
lady working in the post-office buys flowers from her everyday.
The construction work has started again. The truck is
bringing materials. The workers will again be busy the whole day.
Look there, the doctor and the nurse are entering the hospital
together.
See Ramulu with his fruit – cart. These days he also brings
Chinamma with him. Chinamma runs around – delivers fruits
and collects money.
Nanu, the barber has laid out his shop – but whom will he shave?
Right in the middle of the crossing stands Iqbal Singh.
Throughout the day, he blows his whistle and keeps shouting
– move your vehicle from here, whee _ _ ee _ _ ee _ _,  Hey,  have
you not heard me _ _ take the cart away.
Saying this Balbir put down his empty cup and walked to a
nearby shop.
Act out what people would do at a crossing or in a weekly
bazaar.
i Look carefully at the picture and write what work is
being done by different people.
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_____________________ _____________________
_____________________ _____________________
_____________________ _____________________
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Like other days, Balbir reached the tea stall after his breakfast.
His brother Satvinder who had come from the village was also
with him. The worker at the tea stall gave him a cup of tea and
said – Here is today’s newpaper.
How do you spend your whole day sitting here? Don't you get
bored – asked Satvinder.
Work We Do
1 1
1 1 12 2
2 2 2
Post office
2019-20
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not to be republished
81
Oh no! One does not realise how the time flies. Look at that
group of children. As usual, they are late for school. Everyone is
running ! The teacher is also late today. Oh! it seems her sandal
has broken. She is going to Jaggu Bhai, to get it repaired. It’s
good for him, he will get some money early in the morning.
Before starting the lesson the children should be given an opportunity
to observe and understand the picture. It is important to develop the
skills of picture reading (observation) in children.
School
2019-20
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not to be republished
82
Champa is sitting there with her basket full of flowers. The
lady working in the post-office buys flowers from her everyday.
The construction work has started again. The truck is
bringing materials. The workers will again be busy the whole day.
Look there, the doctor and the nurse are entering the hospital
together.
See Ramulu with his fruit – cart. These days he also brings
Chinamma with him. Chinamma runs around – delivers fruits
and collects money.
Nanu, the barber has laid out his shop – but whom will he shave?
Right in the middle of the crossing stands Iqbal Singh.
Throughout the day, he blows his whistle and keeps shouting
– move your vehicle from here, whee _ _ ee _ _ ee _ _,  Hey,  have
you not heard me _ _ take the cart away.
Saying this Balbir put down his empty cup and walked to a
nearby shop.
Act out what people would do at a crossing or in a weekly
bazaar.
i Look carefully at the picture and write what work is
being done by different people.
_____________________ _____________________
_____________________ _____________________
_____________________ _____________________
_____________________ _____________________
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In the picture on the first page of this lesson, some buildings
have been shown. In the list below put a red on the
names of these buildings. Also, put a green  or  yellow
on the names of those buildings that are in your
neighbourhood.
Post Office Hospital Temple
Telephone booth School College
Government office Church Multi-storeyed
building
Dharamshala Hotel Bus stand
Cinema hall Police station Bank
Petrol pump Shop Gurudwara
Mosque Railway station Court
i What kind of work do people in your neighbourhood do?
Name any five. What are these workers called?
Work What they are called
       Repair cars and scooters                mechanic
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Like other days, Balbir reached the tea stall after his breakfast.
His brother Satvinder who had come from the village was also
with him. The worker at the tea stall gave him a cup of tea and
said – Here is today’s newpaper.
How do you spend your whole day sitting here? Don't you get
bored – asked Satvinder.
Work We Do
1 1
1 1 12 2
2 2 2
Post office
2019-20
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not to be republished
81
Oh no! One does not realise how the time flies. Look at that
group of children. As usual, they are late for school. Everyone is
running ! The teacher is also late today. Oh! it seems her sandal
has broken. She is going to Jaggu Bhai, to get it repaired. It’s
good for him, he will get some money early in the morning.
Before starting the lesson the children should be given an opportunity
to observe and understand the picture. It is important to develop the
skills of picture reading (observation) in children.
School
2019-20
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not to be republished
82
Champa is sitting there with her basket full of flowers. The
lady working in the post-office buys flowers from her everyday.
The construction work has started again. The truck is
bringing materials. The workers will again be busy the whole day.
Look there, the doctor and the nurse are entering the hospital
together.
See Ramulu with his fruit – cart. These days he also brings
Chinamma with him. Chinamma runs around – delivers fruits
and collects money.
Nanu, the barber has laid out his shop – but whom will he shave?
Right in the middle of the crossing stands Iqbal Singh.
Throughout the day, he blows his whistle and keeps shouting
– move your vehicle from here, whee _ _ ee _ _ ee _ _,  Hey,  have
you not heard me _ _ take the cart away.
Saying this Balbir put down his empty cup and walked to a
nearby shop.
Act out what people would do at a crossing or in a weekly
bazaar.
i Look carefully at the picture and write what work is
being done by different people.
_____________________ _____________________
_____________________ _____________________
_____________________ _____________________
_____________________ _____________________
2019-20
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In the picture on the first page of this lesson, some buildings
have been shown. In the list below put a red on the
names of these buildings. Also, put a green  or  yellow
on the names of those buildings that are in your
neighbourhood.
Post Office Hospital Temple
Telephone booth School College
Government office Church Multi-storeyed
building
Dharamshala Hotel Bus stand
Cinema hall Police station Bank
Petrol pump Shop Gurudwara
Mosque Railway station Court
i What kind of work do people in your neighbourhood do?
Name any five. What are these workers called?
Work What they are called
       Repair cars and scooters                mechanic
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i Write the names of any five buildings and the work
done in them.
In the picture you saw many people work together to build a
new building. School is also one such place where many people
work.
Name of the building Work done
Hospital l Treatment of patients
l Vaccination of children
i Write what work is done in the school.
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_____________________ _____________________
_____________________ _____________________
i Are there any children in the picture who are not
going to school? What are they doing?
Household work Household work Household work Household work Household work
Deepali is also one such girl who does not go to school. Let us
read about her.
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