Welcome dear students! Today we are going to learn about Dog Finds His Master from Class 6 English_FL. Before we dive into the story, let us warm up with a quick pre-reading activity. I want you to think about a few questions. First, can you name some pet animals and some domestic animals? You might think of cats, dogs, cows, or goats. Second, which animal can be tamed and used to do heavy work? Usually, we think of the ox or the elephant. Third, which animal is known as man's best friend, and why? That would be the dog, because of its famous loyalty and companionship. Keep these ideas in your mind as we begin our lesson. [CHECKPOINT]
Now, let us read the story together. Long ago, foxes hunted alone and never in packs. Once, dogs too were their own masters and lived just like foxes. They lived in complete freedom until one day, a dog was born who was not pleased with this way of life. He was sick and tired of wandering about by himself, constantly looking for food, and feeling frightened of animals stronger than him. After thinking for a while, he decided that the best thing to do was to become the servant of someone stronger than anyone on earth. So, he set out on a journey to find such a master. [CHECKPOINT]
He walked and walked until he met a kinsman of his, a big wolf who was as strong as himself. The wolf was fierce. The wolf asked him where he was going. The dog replied that he was looking for someone to take him as a servant, and he asked if the wolf would like to be his master. The wolf simply said, why not! With that agreement, the two of them continued their journey together. [CHECKPOINT]
As they walked, all of a sudden the wolf lifted his nose, sniffed the air, darted quickly off the path into the bushes, and crept deeper into the forest. The dog was very much surprised. He asked his master what had come over him and what had frightened him so much. The wolf replied, can't you see? There is a bear out there, and he might eat up both of us. [CHECKPOINT]
Seeing that the bear was stronger than the wolf, the dog decided to leave the wolf and take up service with the bear instead. He asked the bear to be his master, and the bear agreed readily. The bear said they should find a herd of cows so he could kill one and they could both eat their fill. They walked on and soon saw a herd of cows. But just as they were about to approach, they were stopped by a terrible noise. The cows were mooing loudly and running in panic in all directions. The bear looked from behind a tree, and then he too ran hastily deeper into the forest. [CHECKPOINT]
The bear complained, now why did I have to come here! He explained that it is the lion who rules the forest in these parts. The dog asked who the lion was. The bear replied, don't you know? He is the strongest beast on earth. The dog immediately said, well then I will say good-bye to you, bear. I want a master who is stronger than anyone on earth. The lion agreed to take the dog into his service. The dog stayed with him and served him for a long time. It was a good life. He had nothing to complain about because no one dared to touch the dog or offend him in any way. [CHECKPOINT]
But one day, while they were walking side by side in the forest, the lion suddenly stopped. He gave a great roar, struck the ground angrily with his paw, and then began to walk away very quietly. The surprised dog asked what was wrong. The lion said, I smell a man coming this way. We had better run from here, or we will be in trouble. The dog replied, oh well, then I will say goodbye to you, lion. I want a master who is stronger than anyone on earth. The dog went to the man and stayed with him, serving him faithfully. This happened long, long ago. But to this day, the dog has been man's most loyal servant and knows no other master. [CHECKPOINT]
Let us pause and learn the important vocabulary from our story. The glossary gives us clear meanings. A pack means a group of wild animals that hunt together, or a group of dogs trained together for hunting. Kinsman or kinswoman is an older word for a relative. Fierce is an adjective meaning angry, violent, and cruel. Service means work or duty done for someone. Dart means a quick movement in a particular direction. Cattle refers to bullocks, cows, and farm animals kept as property. Panic means a sudden, strong feeling of fear. [CHECKPOINT]
Now, come, let us talk about this story together. I will guide you through the comprehension questions. First, why was the dog not happy with the way he was living? Take a moment to look back at the opening paragraph. What words describe his daily routine? He was wandering alone, searching for food, and constantly afraid. Exactly. So, we can conclude he wanted security and a reliable provider. Second, with what words did the wolf reply to the dog, and what did he mean? Find the exact dialogue in the text. The wolf said, why not! This shows he gladly agreed to become the dog's master without hesitation. [CHECKPOINT]
Third, why did the dog take up service with the bear? Think about the dog's main goal. He wanted the strongest master. When the wolf showed fear of the bear, what did the dog realize? He realized the bear was stronger, so he switched his loyalty. Fourth, why was the dog very much surprised? Look at the wolf's sudden reaction. The fierce wolf suddenly sniffed the air, darted off the path, and hid in the bushes out of fear. That unexpected cowardice surprised the dog. Fifth, what did the bear say about the lion, and why? The bear explained that the lion is the strongest beast on earth who rules the forest. He said this because he was terrified and ran away from the cows. Sixth, what advice did the lion give? The lion advised the dog that they should run away because he smelled a man approaching, and they would be in trouble. [CHECKPOINT]
Next, let us check your understanding with true or false statements. I want you to think carefully and discuss with a partner before deciding. Statement one says all dogs have followed the dog in this story. Is this true? Look at the very first line of the story. It says, once dogs too were their own masters. This means they originally lived freely. The story explains how one particular dog chose to serve a man, which eventually led to the bond we see today. It does not say all dogs immediately followed him. Therefore, the correct answer is false. Statement two says none of the masters put any condition to take the dog into his service. Let us examine the text. The wolf, bear, and lion all agree readily to his request. The bear mentions finding cows to eat, but this is a suggestion for a meal, not a formal condition for employment. So, based on the text, this statement is true. [CHECKPOINT]
Statement three says one of the masters took the dog to a feast. This is false. The bear only suggested finding a herd of cows to eat, but they never reached them because the bear ran away. Statement four says each of the masters was angry with the dog for leaving. This is false. The masters were too frightened by stronger animals to care about the dog leaving. Statement five says anyone of the masters could have eaten the dog. Let us examine the text carefully. The wolf explicitly warns the dog about the bear, saying he might eat up both of us. This shows that in the wild, being eaten by a stronger predator was a real and constant danger. Therefore, this statement is true. [CHECKPOINT]
Statement six says at last the dog found a master who could do his duty properly. Think about the end of the story. The dog finally stays with the man and serves him faithfully because the man does not run away from danger. The textbook confirms that the last time the servant is lucky, and he stays with this master. This means the man successfully fulfills his duty as a protector. So, this statement is true. Always remember to support your answers with evidence from the text. [CHECKPOINT]
Now let us look at phrases using the word look. The textbook explains that looking for means searching. We can build other useful phrases. Look after means to take care of, as in the sentence, he remained in the village to look after his parents. Look down on means to think that someone is less important than you, as in, she thinks they look down on her because she is poor. Look up to means to admire and respect, as in, I always looked up to my teachers. Look forward to means to wait eagerly, as in, I am looking forward to the holidays. [CHECKPOINT]
Let us practice replacing meanings with these phrases. For the sentence, he was eagerly waiting for his class ten results, which phrase fits best? Yes, looking forward to. For, we should not think someone less important because he or she cannot speak English fluently, we use look down on. For, children admire and respect the teachers who inspire them, we use look up to. And for, Shravanakumara took great care of his parents, we use look after. Try making your own sentences with these phrases after the lesson. [CHECKPOINT]
Next, we will match animal sounds to the animals. The sounds provided are roar, moo, neigh, bray, quack, chatter, hiss, mew, caw, and bark. Let us match them correctly. Cats make a mew sound. Cows make a moo sound. Donkeys make a bray sound. Ducks make a quack sound. Lions make a roar sound. Crows make a caw sound. Dogs make a bark sound. Snakes make a hiss sound. Monkeys make a chatter sound. Horses make a neigh sound. Practice saying these aloud to improve your vocabulary. [CHECKPOINT]
Now let us focus on grammar. We will study emphatic or reflexive pronouns. Look at these examples. I know she likes sweets, she told me herself. Did you yourself see it or did someone tell you? The italicized words are called emphatic or reflexive pronouns. They emphasize that no one else did the action, or that the effect of the action was on the doer alone. The pronouns we will use are yourself, herself, myself, himself, and ourselves. [CHECKPOINT]
Let us add the appropriate reflexive pronoun to each sentence. Mala stood in front of a mirror, looking at herself. Do not blame me for your mistake, blame yourself. Arun bought three tickets, for me, for his brother, and for himself. There were mangoes on the tree. Sheela and I helped ourselves to a bagful each. I feel afraid sometimes, but I keep telling myself there is nothing to fear. The principal usually asks the class leader to announce the day's programme. This time she made the announcement herself. Do you mean they painted the whole house themselves? None of them was sure, I was not sure myself. You have been serving lunch to everyone, why don't you have some for yourself? [CHECKPOINT]
Let us practice speech. Read these sentences after me and notice which words are stressed more than the others. Rajani went to the market. This lesson was very interesting. While reading, content words like nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, and demonstratives are stressed to give the sentence rhythm and meaning. Now read these on your own, stressing the important words. He works day and night. It was a cold day. When is your birthday? Salim's sister is a doctor. I found this book on your table. [CHECKPOINT]
Now for a writing task. We keep wild animals in our National Parks. If you visit a national park, you may find a notice with this instruction: Allow wild animals to stay wild. Write a paragraph about what we should do and what we should not do in a National Park. Use these points: no surprising them, no teasing or angering them, no feeding them, and no teaching them to beg. Here is a model paragraph to guide you. When visiting a National Park, we must remember to allow wild animals to stay wild. We should never surprise them, as sudden movements can frighten them. We must not tease or anger them, because they are wild creatures and can become dangerous. We should absolutely avoid feeding them or teaching them to beg for food, as this ruins their natural hunting instincts and makes them dependent on humans. By observing animals quietly from a distance, we protect both their natural behavior and our own safety. [CHECKPOINT]
Finally, let us do this blank-filling exercise. I want you to read it jointly with your partner first, and try to fill in the blanks based on the story. Take a moment to discuss your choices and agree on the best words. Ready? Now let us check the answers together. Usually a master dismisses a servant if he finds that the servant is not doing his work properly. In this story, a servant leaves three of his masters, one after the other, when he sees that each one of them cannot do his duty properly. The last time the servant is lucky. He stays with this master and serves him faithfully. [CHECKPOINT]
Thank you for listening! Keep revising and practicing. Goodbye! [CHAPTER_COMPLETE]