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68
Mridang
69
Mridang
Let us recite
There once was a crow.
He was black, as you know. 
How to be beautiful, 
he wanted to know.
Colourful feathers, 
he wanted to grow.
He found one peacock 
feather.
He stuck it in his tail.
Then he found another,
He picked up all without fail.
Chapter 3
The Crow
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68
Mridang
69
Mridang
Let us recite
There once was a crow.
He was black, as you know. 
How to be beautiful, 
he wanted to know.
Colourful feathers, 
he wanted to grow.
He found one peacock 
feather.
He stuck it in his tail.
Then he found another,
He picked up all without fail.
Chapter 3
The Crow
Chapter 4.indd   68 Chapter 4.indd   68 18-05-2023   14:29:48 18-05-2023   14:29:48
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68
Mridang
69
Mridang
He stuck them
in his wings,
Put one on his head.
I am now beautiful,
He danced and said.
Sight words
once | as | how | to | 
one | be | now | at | 
all | it |
The other crows 
laughed at him.
“Oh, what a fool you are!
You are beautiful in black.
We love you for  
what you are.”
Chapter 4.indd   69 12-01-2024   09:02:35
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68
Mridang
69
Mridang
Let us recite
There once was a crow.
He was black, as you know. 
How to be beautiful, 
he wanted to know.
Colourful feathers, 
he wanted to grow.
He found one peacock 
feather.
He stuck it in his tail.
Then he found another,
He picked up all without fail.
Chapter 3
The Crow
Chapter 4.indd   68 Chapter 4.indd   68 18-05-2023   14:29:48 18-05-2023   14:29:48
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68
Mridang
69
Mridang
He stuck them
in his wings,
Put one on his head.
I am now beautiful,
He danced and said.
Sight words
once | as | how | to | 
one | be | now | at | 
all | it |
The other crows 
laughed at him.
“Oh, what a fool you are!
You are beautiful in black.
We love you for  
what you are.”
Chapter 4.indd   69 12-01-2024   09:02:35
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70
Mridang
71
Mridang
A. Which birds do you see around your house or near your 
school?
B. What do you like about the crow?
Let us speak
Note to the teacher
• Use the poem to sensitise children that there are many skin tones 
in India. It is not the fair or dark complexion that matters, real 
beauty lies in good qualities.
• Help children talk about the qualities of a crow. Also discuss the 
uniqueness of different animals and birds.
• Ask children to speak about one good quality of their friend.
New words
colourful | feather | wings | picked | fool 
| love | beautiful | peacock | another
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68
Mridang
69
Mridang
Let us recite
There once was a crow.
He was black, as you know. 
How to be beautiful, 
he wanted to know.
Colourful feathers, 
he wanted to grow.
He found one peacock 
feather.
He stuck it in his tail.
Then he found another,
He picked up all without fail.
Chapter 3
The Crow
Chapter 4.indd   68 Chapter 4.indd   68 18-05-2023   14:29:48 18-05-2023   14:29:48
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68
Mridang
69
Mridang
He stuck them
in his wings,
Put one on his head.
I am now beautiful,
He danced and said.
Sight words
once | as | how | to | 
one | be | now | at | 
all | it |
The other crows 
laughed at him.
“Oh, what a fool you are!
You are beautiful in black.
We love you for  
what you are.”
Chapter 4.indd   69 12-01-2024   09:02:35
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70
Mridang
71
Mridang
A. Which birds do you see around your house or near your 
school?
B. What do you like about the crow?
Let us speak
Note to the teacher
• Use the poem to sensitise children that there are many skin tones 
in India. It is not the fair or dark complexion that matters, real 
beauty lies in good qualities.
• Help children talk about the qualities of a crow. Also discuss the 
uniqueness of different animals and birds.
• Ask children to speak about one good quality of their friend.
New words
colourful | feather | wings | picked | fool 
| love | beautiful | peacock | another
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70
Mridang
71
Mridang
Let us write
Note to the teacher
•	 Help	 the 	 children	 identify	 the	 birds.	 Provide	 necessary 	 help	 with 	
English	words.
A.	 Can 	you	 identify	the 	birds	in 	the 	box?	Write	their	names	
in	the 	space	provided.
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68
Mridang
69
Mridang
Let us recite
There once was a crow.
He was black, as you know. 
How to be beautiful, 
he wanted to know.
Colourful feathers, 
he wanted to grow.
He found one peacock 
feather.
He stuck it in his tail.
Then he found another,
He picked up all without fail.
Chapter 3
The Crow
Chapter 4.indd   68 Chapter 4.indd   68 18-05-2023   14:29:48 18-05-2023   14:29:48
Reprint 2025-26
68
Mridang
69
Mridang
He stuck them
in his wings,
Put one on his head.
I am now beautiful,
He danced and said.
Sight words
once | as | how | to | 
one | be | now | at | 
all | it |
The other crows 
laughed at him.
“Oh, what a fool you are!
You are beautiful in black.
We love you for  
what you are.”
Chapter 4.indd   69 12-01-2024   09:02:35
Reprint 2025-26
70
Mridang
71
Mridang
A. Which birds do you see around your house or near your 
school?
B. What do you like about the crow?
Let us speak
Note to the teacher
• Use the poem to sensitise children that there are many skin tones 
in India. It is not the fair or dark complexion that matters, real 
beauty lies in good qualities.
• Help children talk about the qualities of a crow. Also discuss the 
uniqueness of different animals and birds.
• Ask children to speak about one good quality of their friend.
New words
colourful | feather | wings | picked | fool 
| love | beautiful | peacock | another
Chapter 4.indd   70 Chapter 4.indd   70 18-05-2023   14:29:57 18-05-2023   14:29:57
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70
Mridang
71
Mridang
Let us write
Note to the teacher
•	 Help	 the 	 children	 identify	 the	 birds.	 Provide	 necessary 	 help	 with 	
English	words.
A.	 Can 	you	 identify	the 	birds	in 	the 	box?	Write	their	names	
in	the 	space	provided.
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Mridang
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Mridang
A.	 Draw	your	favourite	bird	in	the	box	given	below	and	
write its name in the given blank.
	 My	favourite bird is______________________________
Let us draw
Note to the teacher
• Encourage children to draw grass, trees, etc., in the background.
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FAQs on NCERT Textbook: The Crow - English for Class 2 (Mridang)

1. What is the habitat of crows?
Ans. Crows are found in a wide range of habitats including forests, fields, urban areas, and even near human settlements. They are adaptable birds and can thrive in various environments.
2. How do crows communicate with each other?
Ans. Crows have a complex system of communication that involves both vocalizations and body language. They use different types of calls to convey different messages, such as warning calls, alarm calls, and territorial calls. They also use body postures and movements to communicate with each other.
3. What do crows eat?
Ans. Crows are omnivorous birds, which means they eat both plant matter and animals. Their diet includes a wide variety of food items such as fruits, seeds, insects, small vertebrates, carrion, garbage, and even human food scraps.
4. How do crows build their nests?
Ans. Crows build their nests using a combination of twigs, branches, leaves, and other materials. They usually build their nests on tree branches or in tall structures like utility poles or buildings. The nests are sturdy and often lined with softer materials like grass or feathers.
5. Do crows migrate?
Ans. While some crows do migrate, not all of them do. The migration patterns of crows can vary depending on their geographic location. In some areas, crows may migrate to escape harsh winters, while in other regions, they may be year-round residents.
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