Listen, Speak and Write

Class 6 English · Chapter 6: The Chair · NCERT Poorvi section pp. 68–70

Learn

Listening (a new school friend): in the book, a girl named Manu describes joining a new school. Things felt difficult, but Monika guided her, introduced her to others and shared her notes, so it was not so hard to settle in. They shared difficult and happy moments, and Manu is thankful for her friend.

Speaking: qualities you want in a friend. Choose four from loving, honest, kind, caring, loyal, polite, respectful, team-worker, understanding, and give reasons: "I feel my friend should be … because …", "I think the quality I want in my friend is being … The reason for this is …", "If my friend is … then …".

Writing a message to a friend: Mario writes thank-you notes to Deepa, Asma and Guneet. A good message has a greeting (Dear Guneet,), a few warm sentences saying how you feel and why, and a closing (Best wishes, Mario). Words like thankful, real friend, care for, blessing make it heartfelt.

Now write your own message to your best friend, using ideas from "The Unlikely Best Friends" and "A Friend's Prayer". Explore: ask people of different ages (12–19, 20–30, 31–49, 50+) "What does friendship mean to you?" and compare how their answers differ.

Explore: build a message.

1. Put the parts of the message in order.

Remember

• A message has a greeting, warm sentences and a closing.
• Give reasons when you speak about the qualities you value.

Quick check

Where does "Best wishes" go in a message?

1. At the end, before your name
2. At the very beginning
3. In the middle
4. Nowhere

Think about it

Write a short thank-you message to a friend who once helped you.

Practice

Practise with fresh questions at three levels (easy, medium, hard), some answered hands-on, with hints and worked answers. Get 4 of your last 5 right to finish the topic.