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Our four seasons
Joyful Mathematics: Chapter 10
GoalName summer, monsoon, winter and spring and say what we wear and do.
New words
summer · the hot seasonmonsoon · the rainy seasonwinter · the cool or cold seasonspring · the pleasant season when many flowers bloom
Explanation
In India we often talk about four seasons. Summer is hot, so we wear light clothes and drink more water. The monsoon brings lots of rain, so we carry an umbrella. Winter is cool or cold, so we wear warm clothes. In spring the weather is pleasant and many flowers bloom. Holi comes in spring and Pongal comes in winter.
Worked examples
In summer we love cool things such as ice cream and mango juice.
In the monsoon we use an umbrella to keep dry.
In winter we wear a coat and enjoy a hot cup of tea or milk.
Class activity
Weather watch. Every morning for one week, look outside. Draw a sun, a cloud or a raindrop on a chart. At the end of the week, which did you draw the most? Which season do you think it is?
Practice
1
In which season do we carry an umbrella most?
The monsoon.
2
Which would you wear in winter, A or B?
B, the scarf.
3
Which season is the hottest?
Summer.
4
In which season do many flowers bloom?
Spring.
5
Name something you drink more of in summer.
Water, juice or lassi.