Flying Together Class 5 Notes English Marigold

Introduction

The main theme of the story is the importance of heeding wise advice. The geese ignored the warnings given by the wise bird and faced serious consequences. This story teaches us that small problems, if not addressed early, can grow into bigger issues. The creeper was small at first, but it became a significant threat. Another important message is about teamwork and clever thinking. The geese worked together to escape from the hunter by following the wise bird's plan. It also emphasizes the value of taking action before it is too late. If the geese had listened to the wise bird and destroyed the creeper early on, they could have avoided danger. The story illustrates that wisdom often comes from experience, and those who have seen more of the world may have valuable lessons to share.

Detailed Summary

In a beautiful forest, there was a very tall tree with leafy branches that looked like strong arms reaching out to the sky. This tree was home to a flock of wild geese who felt safe living there. Among them was a wise old goose who always thought carefully about things.

One day, the wise old goose saw a small creeper growing at the bottom of the tree. He gathered the other geese and said, "Look at that little creeper. We should destroy it now." The other geese were surprised and asked, "Why should we destroy it? It is so small and does not seem to harm us." The wise goose explained, "If we leave it alone, it will grow bigger and stronger. It could help someone climb the tree and then we would be in danger."

The geese did not listen to the wise old bird. They thought the creeper was too small to worry about and decided to leave it alone. The wise goose warned them again, "You should cut it while it is still young. If you wait, it will become hard to destroy." But the geese ignored his advice and forgot about it.

As time passed, the creeper grew stronger and thicker, just like the wise goose had predicted. One day, when the geese went out to find food, a hunter came into the forest. He saw the tall tree and thought, "This is where the wild geese live. I will catch them when they come back home." The hunter used the creeper to climb up the tree and set a net at the top to catch the geese. Then he went away, leaving the net hidden.

When the geese returned in the evening, they did not see the net and flew right into it. They struggled and flapped their wings, but they could not escape. They cried for help, saying, "We are caught! What should we do?" The wise old goose reminded them, "I told you to destroy that creeper, but you did not listen. Now we are in trouble." The geese felt very sorry for ignoring his advice and pleaded with him for a solution.

The wise goose said, "When the hunter comes back, we must pretend to be dead. If we lie still, the hunter will think we are all dead and will not want to keep us. He will throw us down to the ground." The geese listened carefully to his plan. "When the last one of us is thrown down, we will all get up quickly and fly away." They agreed to follow his advice.

In the morning, the hunter returned and climbed up to check his net. He thought the geese were dead and began throwing them out one by one. The geese lay still until the last one was thrown down. Suddenly, they all flapped their wings and flew away, surprising the hunter. He watched in shock as the geese flew high into the sky, escaping from danger.

This story teaches us the importance of listening to wise advice and taking action before it is too late. If the geese had listened to the wise old bird, they could have avoided getting caught in the hunter's net.

Difficult Words

• Creeper: A plant that grows by climbing up other plants or structures.
• Wisdom: The ability to make good decisions based on knowledge and experience.
• Flock: A group of birds that live or travel together.
• Climb: To go up something, like a tree or a wall, often using hands and feet.
• Hunter: A person who chases and catches animals for food or sport.
• Advice: Suggestions about what someone should do in a particular situation.
• Regret: A feeling of sadness or disappointment about something that has happened or been done.
• Trap: A device used to catch animals.
• Surprise: A feeling of shock or wonder when something unexpected happens.
• Struggle: To try very hard to do something that is difficult.
• Net: A piece of material made of threads that is used to catch things.
• Danger: The possibility of harm or injury.
• Escape: To get away from a place where you are trapped or in danger.
• Regret: A feeling of disappointment or sadness over something that has happened.
• Action: The process of doing something to achieve a result.