Summary: Now We Are Six | English Class 1 ICSE PDF Download

Introduction

"Now We Are Six" is a simple and charming poem by A.A. Milne. It describes a child's journey of growing up from age one to six. The poem captures the innocence and excitement of a young child as they reflect on their growth and feel proud of being six years old. Through easy words, the poem shows how a child sees themselves changing each year and celebrates the cleverness they feel at six.

Key Points of the Poem

• The poem talks about a child growing from age one to six.
• It shows how the child changes a little bit each year.
• At age six, the child feels very smart and wants to stay that age always.
• There is an activity where children look at pictures and mark what they can do by themselves, like cleaning teeth, washing body, having meals, making letters, riding a bike, and fixing hair.

Summary

Stanza 1

When I was one,
I had just begun.

When I was two,
I was nearly new.

This part describes the early years of a child. At age one, the child has only started life. At age two, the child is almost new and still learning.

Stanza 2

When I was three,
I was hardly me.

When I was four,
I was not much more.

This part shows more growing. At age three, the child is just starting to be like themselves. At age four, the child has not changed a lot yet and is still simple.

Stanza 3

When I was five,
I was just alive.

But now I am six,
I'm as clever as clever.
So I think I'll be six
Now and forever.

This part talks about later years. At age five, the child is simply enjoying life and being active. But at age six, the child feels very smart. So, the child decides to stay six for all time.

Message

New Words with Meanings

• Begun: Started
• Nearly: Almost
• Hardly: Only just
• Alive: Living
• Clever: Smart and intelligent
• Forever: For all time