PPT: The Rainbow | English Santoor Class 5 - New NCERT PDF Download

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The Rainbow
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The Rainbow
I n t r o d u c t i o n
The poem encourages readers to observe their 
surroundings with joy, as the most magical sights 
can be found in the sky above.
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The Rainbow
I n t r o d u c t i o n
The poem encourages readers to observe their 
surroundings with joy, as the most magical sights 
can be found in the sky above.
First Stanza
"Boats sail on the rivers, 
And ships sail on the seas; 
But clouds that sail across the sky 
Are prettier far than these."
Explanation
The poet tells us that boats move on rivers and ships 
move on seas. Rivers are small water bodies, while 
seas are very big and wide. But the poet feels that 
the clouds, which float gently and softly in the sky, 
are even more beautiful to watch than boats and 
ships.
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The Rainbow
I n t r o d u c t i o n
The poem encourages readers to observe their 
surroundings with joy, as the most magical sights 
can be found in the sky above.
First Stanza
"Boats sail on the rivers, 
And ships sail on the seas; 
But clouds that sail across the sky 
Are prettier far than these."
Explanation
The poet tells us that boats move on rivers and ships 
move on seas. Rivers are small water bodies, while 
seas are very big and wide. But the poet feels that 
the clouds, which float gently and softly in the sky, 
are even more beautiful to watch than boats and 
ships.
Second Stanza
"There are bridges on the rivers,
As pretty as you please;
But the bow that bridges heaven,
And overtops the trees, And builds a road from earth to 
sky,
Is prettier far than these."
Explanation
The poet says that bridges built by people over rivers are 
nice to see. But the rainbow is like a special bridge in the 
sky. It looks like a colorful arch that connects the ground to 
the sky. The poet thinks the rainbow is much more 
beautiful than the bridges people build, because it shows 
the amazing beauty of nature.
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The Rainbow
I n t r o d u c t i o n
The poem encourages readers to observe their 
surroundings with joy, as the most magical sights 
can be found in the sky above.
First Stanza
"Boats sail on the rivers, 
And ships sail on the seas; 
But clouds that sail across the sky 
Are prettier far than these."
Explanation
The poet tells us that boats move on rivers and ships 
move on seas. Rivers are small water bodies, while 
seas are very big and wide. But the poet feels that 
the clouds, which float gently and softly in the sky, 
are even more beautiful to watch than boats and 
ships.
Second Stanza
"There are bridges on the rivers,
As pretty as you please;
But the bow that bridges heaven,
And overtops the trees, And builds a road from earth to 
sky,
Is prettier far than these."
Explanation
The poet says that bridges built by people over rivers are 
nice to see. But the rainbow is like a special bridge in the 
sky. It looks like a colorful arch that connects the ground to 
the sky. The poet thinks the rainbow is much more 
beautiful than the bridges people build, because it shows 
the amazing beauty of nature.
Theme and Message
Beauty of Nature
The poem brings out the beauty of nature, 
especially the sky and clouds, and shows how 
natural things can be more beautiful than man-made 
creations.
Power of Imagination
It encourages the use of imagination, like seeing 
clouds as boats and rainbows as bridges, to enjoy 
and understand the world in a fun and creative way. Earth-Sky Connection
There is a sense of connection between the earth 
and the sky, and between humans and nature, 
reminding us that we are part of a larger, beautiful 
world.
Appreciating Simplicity
The poem teaches us to pause and appreciate the 
simple things around us. It reminds readers that 
even everyday sights can be full of wonder if we 
take time to notice them.
Joy Through Imagination
It shows that imagination makes life more joyful. 
Looking at the world with creative eyes helps us see 
magic in ordinary moments.