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

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The Cheerful 
Frog
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The Cheerful 
Frog
I n t r o d u c t i o n
This poem is about a happy, lively frog. It 
tells how the frog swims, jumps, hides, and 
croaks with joy. 
The poem shows how the frog enjoys 
nature and encourages us to see the natural 
world with interest and happiness.
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The Cheerful 
Frog
I n t r o d u c t i o n
This poem is about a happy, lively frog. It 
tells how the frog swims, jumps, hides, and 
croaks with joy. 
The poem shows how the frog enjoys 
nature and encourages us to see the natural 
world with interest and happiness.
First Stanza
"I sit in ponds and in the rain,
Or hop about in a muddy drain."
Explanation
The poet is talking about a small creature 
that loves water. It likes sitting in ponds and 
doesn't mind getting wet in the rain. It also 
enjoys hopping around in muddy drains.
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The Cheerful 
Frog
I n t r o d u c t i o n
This poem is about a happy, lively frog. It 
tells how the frog swims, jumps, hides, and 
croaks with joy. 
The poem shows how the frog enjoys 
nature and encourages us to see the natural 
world with interest and happiness.
First Stanza
"I sit in ponds and in the rain,
Or hop about in a muddy drain."
Explanation
The poet is talking about a small creature 
that loves water. It likes sitting in ponds and 
doesn't mind getting wet in the rain. It also 
enjoys hopping around in muddy drains.
Second Stanza
"As a tadpole, I swim with cheer,
A tiny fish-like thing, so clear!
I flick my tongue to catch my food,
It works so fast4now that's quite good!"
Explanation
The poet talks about the creature when it was a baby, 
called a tadpole. Tadpoles look like tiny fish and swim 
happily in the water. As it grows, the creature uses its 
quick tongue to catch food. This shows how it 
changes as it grows and learns to take care of itself.
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The Cheerful 
Frog
I n t r o d u c t i o n
This poem is about a happy, lively frog. It 
tells how the frog swims, jumps, hides, and 
croaks with joy. 
The poem shows how the frog enjoys 
nature and encourages us to see the natural 
world with interest and happiness.
First Stanza
"I sit in ponds and in the rain,
Or hop about in a muddy drain."
Explanation
The poet is talking about a small creature 
that loves water. It likes sitting in ponds and 
doesn't mind getting wet in the rain. It also 
enjoys hopping around in muddy drains.
Second Stanza
"As a tadpole, I swim with cheer,
A tiny fish-like thing, so clear!
I flick my tongue to catch my food,
It works so fast4now that's quite good!"
Explanation
The poet talks about the creature when it was a baby, 
called a tadpole. Tadpoles look like tiny fish and swim 
happily in the water. As it grows, the creature uses its 
quick tongue to catch food. This shows how it 
changes as it grows and learns to take care of itself.
Third Stanza
"I live on land and water too,
In places damp with drops of dew.
My colours match the plants and trees,
I hide so well in grass and leaves!"
Explanation
In the third stanza, the poet tells us that this creature 
can live both on land and in water. It likes damp places 
where the grass is wet with dew. Its body colour 
matches the plants and trees, which helps it hide in 
the grass and stay safe from danger.