Class 5 English — Chapter 17: Malu Bhalu

What you'll learn

• ▸Poem Comprehension: The Story of Malu Bhalu
• ▸Character Analysis of Malu Bhalu
• ▸Grammar: Using Pronouns to Avoid Repetition
• ▸Theme: Overcoming Fear and Parental Guidance
• ▸Vocabulary Building
• ▸Personal and Descriptive Writing
• ▸Social Awareness: Gender Equality

Chapter Summary

--- PAGE 1 --- Unit 10 Malu Bhalu Read and Enjoy 0526CH10 High up in an icy lair Lived a little polar bear Snow white, snow bright was her mane, Malu Bhalu was her name. Very soon our Malu Bhalu Learnt the things her parents knew. Fish to catch, big and small... Malu was a clever girl. Malu said to her mother one day: Ma, I'm going far out to play. I want to see the things that lie There beyond the big blue sky. A little patience, child, said Mum, In the summer when next it comes. Summer?... Patience?... What a test! Malu simply could not rest. 157 Reprint 2024-25 --- PAGE 2 --- First things first! Malu's mum Clasped Malu tight within her arms. Then she said — her voice was firm — Now my dear you'll have to swim. But Ma! said Malu, what do I know? How will I? I've never swum before! Don't worry dear, said Malu's mother, Do as I do, that's all, she advised her. She had no choice, no other way, Malu had to swim that day. Tight she gripped her mother's hand, Into the water splas…

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Did you know?

• 💡 Polar bears have black skin hidden under their dense white fur.
• 💡 They are expert swimmers, using their large front paws to paddle effortlessly.
• 💡 The scientific name for a polar bear means "sea bear."
• 💡 Polar bear paws have special bumps to grip slippery ice and snow.
• 💡 A baby polar bear cub weighs less than a pound at birth.

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