CLASS 7th BRIDGE COURSE ENGLISH (Modified)
CLASS 7th BRIDGE COURSE ENGLISH (Modified)
CLASS 7th BRIDGE COURSE ENGLISH (Modified)
LUCKNOW REGION
SESSION 2024-25
BRIDGE COURSE
CLASS VII (ENGLISH)
CONTENT
Learning Outcomes
01. Reading Comprehension Skills: Students will develop and enhance their ability to
read and understand passages across various topics and genres.
02. Critical Thinking and Analysis: Students will improve their critical thinking skills
by analyzing and interpreting information presented in the passage, including
identifying main ideas, supporting details, and implied meanings.
03. Vocabulary Expansion: Students will increase their vocabulary by encountering
unfamiliar words within the passage and learning their meanings through context or
inference.
04. Inference and Deduction: Students will practice making logical inferences and
deductions based on the information provided in the passage, helping them to draw
conclusions and make connections between ideas.
05. Textual Evidence and Support: Students will learn how to locate and cite textual
evidence to support their answers to questions, fostering skills in providing reasoned
and well-supported responses.
06. Exam Preparation Skills: Students will become more proficient in tackling unseen
passage-based questions commonly found in standardized tests and assessments,
thereby improving their overall test-taking abilities.
07. Engagement with Different Text Types: Students will engage with a variety of text
types, including fictional narratives, poems, interviews, and informational articles,
broadening their exposure to different writing styles and formats.
08.
READING EXERCISE (DAY 1)
EXERCISE 1
Benefits of Reading
Read the passage given below carefully and answer the questions that follow:-
Reading is an excellent source of knowledge and a powerful tool for personal growth. Books
open doors to new worlds, ideas, and perspectives that can expand our knowledge and
understanding. Whether it’s classic literature, self-help books, or poetry, reading allows us to
explore different experiences and emotions that can enrich our lives.
Reading has numerous benefits for our mental and emotional well-
being. It stimulates our brain, improves focus and concentration, and
enhances our critical thinking skills. Moreover, reading can be a form of
escapism, providing a healthy distraction from daily stressors as we
immerse ourselves in captivating stories and characters.
LEVEL 1 Learners
b) Our brain
a) Exercise
b) Escapism
c) Gardening
a) Recipe books
b) Self-help books
c) Coloring books
c) Daydreaming
LEVEL 2 Learners
1) According to the passage, what is one benefit of reading for mental and emotional well-
being?
a) It promotes physical fitness
b) It increases social interactions
c) It stimulates the brain and improves focus
d) It enhances artistic skills
2) Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a type of reading material in the passage?
a) Classic literature
b) Self-help books
c) Scientific journals
d) Poetry
3) According to the passage, what can reading open doors to?
a) New opportunities for physical fitness
b) New worlds, ideas, and perspectives
c) New career paths
d) New social circles
4) As per the passage what is described as a form of escapism in the passage?
a) Engaging in physical exercise
b) Watching television
c) Reading stories and characters
d) Socializing with friends
5) Which of the following statements accurately provides a summary of the passage?
a) Reading has no impact on mental well-being
b) Books can limit our understanding of the world
c) Reading improves critical thinking and concentration
d) Fictional stories are not at all related to real-life experiences
EXERCISE 2
Read the passage given below carefully and answer the questions that follow: -
(Any 5)
Global Warming is a term almost everyone is familiar with. But, its meaning is still not clear
to most of us. So, Global warming refers to the gradual rise in the overall temperature of the
atmosphere of the Earth. There are various activities taking place which have been increasing
the temperature gradually. Global warming is melting our ice glaciers rapidly. This is
extremely harmful to the earth as well as humans. It is quite challenging to control global
warming; however, it is not unmanageable. The first step in solving any problem is
identifying the cause of the problem. Therefore, we need to first understand the causes of
global warming that will help us in solving it.
Global warming has become a grave problem which needs attention. It is happening because
of several causes. These causes are both natural as well as manmade. The natural causes
include the release of greenhouses gases which are not able to escape from earth, causing the
temperature to increase. Further, volcanic eruptions are also responsible for global warming.
That is to say, these eruptions release tons of carbon dioxide which contributes to global
warming. Similarly, methane is also an issue responsible for global warming. After that, the
excessive use of vehicles also results in increased levels of carbon dioxide. One of the most
common cause of global warming is rapid deforestation.
Global warming can be stopped when combined efforts are put in. We must begin with the
reduction of greenhouse gas. Furthermore, we should switch to a hybrid car and reduce the
release of carbon dioxide. Moreover, citizens can choose public transport or carpool together.
Subsequently, recycling must also be encouraged.
For instance, when we go shopping, carry our own cloth bag. Another step we can take is to
limit the use of electricity which will prevent the release of carbon dioxide. On the
government’s part, they must regulate industrial waste and ban them from emitting harmful
gases in the air. Deforestation must be stopped immediately and planting of trees must be
encouraged.
LEVEL 1 LEARNERS
LEVEL 2 LEARNERS
EXERCISE 3
Complete the crossword based on your reading of the given passage. Details are parts of
a story. Details help you understand what the story is about.
Gorillas
Gorillas are the largest apes. They live in the rain forests of Africa. Every morning, they
wake up and eat a breakfast of leaves, fruit, and bark. During most of the day, the adult
gorillas take naps. Meanwhile, young gorillas play. They wrestle and chase each other. They
swing on vines. When the adults wake up, everyone eats again. When there is danger, gorillas
stand up on their hind legs, scream, and beat their chests. Every night before it gets dark, the
gorillas build a new nest to sleep in. They break off leafy branches to make their beds, either
on the ground or in the trees. Baby gorillas snuggle up to their mothers to sleep.
Find the answers to the puzzle in the story. Write the answers in the squares with the
matching numbers.
LEVEL 1 LEARNERS
a) Rainforests of Asia
b) Rainforests of Africa
a) Take naps
a) Hide in trees
a) Dance
b) Leafy branches
c) Mud
a) Alone
b) Their fathers
c) Their mothers
b) Play
c) Eat again
a) In caves
c) In the water
a) Chimpanzee
b) Gorilla
c) Orangutan
LEVEL 2 LEARNERS
Across
Down
4. When young gorillas play, they ____ and chase each other
Question 2 : On another sheet of paper, write two things gorillas do that people also do.
EXERCISE 4
Read the passage given below carefully and answer the questions that follow:-
Once upon a time, in a peaceful pond, there was a family of ducks. The mother duck had just
hatched a new brood of ducklings. They were all beautiful, soft, and fluffy and their feathers
were vibrant yellow, except for one duckling that looked different from its siblings as it had
dull gray feathers.
Feeling out of place, the duckling was often laughed at and teased by the other animals and
was not loved by anyone. As winter arrived, the pond froze, and the ugly duckling struggled
to find food and warmth, feeling lonelier each day.
One day, while wandering, the duckling met a group of graceful swans. The duckling was
surprised at their beauty, feeling a mix of admiration and sadness. It wanted to be as elegant
as those swans, but deep down, it believed it could never belong with such majestic creatures.
To its surprise, the swans noticed the lonely duckling and they welcomed the duckling. To its
surprise, it saw its reflection in the water had changed, the once dull gray feathers had
transformed into a stunning coat of white – the duckling had become a beautiful swan. At that
moment, the ugly duckling realized it was never an ugly duckling at all – it was a beautiful
swan.
The swans accepted the duckling into their flock, and it flew with them, leaving behind its
past pain. The moral of the story is all about kindness and being yourself. Just like how
you’re unique and special, the Ugly Duckling discovered that everyone grows and changes
with time,therefore, there is no need to focus on appearance.
When the Ugly Duckling grew up, something amazing happened. He turned into a beautiful
swan with feathers as white as snow. It teaches us that it’s okay to be different because, in the
end, our differences make us special and beautiful. So, always be kind to others, no matter
how different they may seem. And remember, just like the Ugly Duckling, you are growing
into something beautiful every day.
LEVEL 1 LEARNERS
1) What made the ugly duckling different from its siblings in the story?
a) Excited
b) Lonely
c) Proud
d) Warm
3) What does the ugly duckling encounter while wandering during winter?
a) A group of rabbits
b) A family of squirrels
c) A group of graceful swans
d) A flock of geese
4) What transformation does the ugly duckling undergo after meeting the swans?
a) It becomes a graceful goose
b) Its feathers turn gray
c) Its feathers turn vibrant yellow
d) It becomes a beautiful swan with white feathers
LEVEL 2 LEARNERS
a) They ignore it
b) They tease it
c) They welcome it
d) They chase it away
2) What color do the ugly duckling's feathers turn into after the transformation?
a) Gray
b) Yellow
c) White
d) Black
3) What does the ugly duckling learn about itself in the story?
a) It is truly ugly
b) It is a beautiful swan
c) It is a graceful goose
d) It is an ordinary duck
a) Be kind to others
b) Always compete with others
c) Focus on appearance
d) Avoid change at all costs
5) A group of ducklings is called a _________
a) Brood
b) Colony
c) Herd
d) Choir
EXERCISE 5
WRITING A POEM
LEVEL 1 LEARNERS
LEVEL 2 LEARNERS
EXERCISE 6
About half the young people in America are heavier than they should be. That's because they
eat the wrong food, or they eat too much or too often. Or all three!
American doctors keep warning about 'overweight kids' and some things are changing, very
slowly. However, a lot of habits are very hard to change. Fast Food restaurants, for example,
are as popular as ever, at all times of the day. Hot dogs, hamburgers and French fries are still
the most popular things to eat. The problem is that they are high in calories and fat. Another
problem is to encourage children and teenagers to eat their greens.
"I often come in for a burger after school," says Billy, a teenager from San Francisco. "They
are so tasty and cost only a dollar! We also come here because it's a good place to sit and
chat!"
But eating too much is not the only reason why people get
fat drinking too much has the same effect. In summer it's so easy to drink too much. In
America people drink lots of soda pop, such as colas and 7UP. The reason is simple. They are
on sale everywhere: in shops, cafés.... And compared to Europe, it's very cheap. But each
small soda contains spoonfuls of sugar. No wonder people get fat!
LEVEL 1 LEARNERS
1) Why are about half the young people in America heavier than they should be?
a) They eat too much salad
b) They eat the wrong food, eat too much, or eat too often
c) They exercise too much
2) What are some popular foods at Fast Food restaurants?
a) Broccoli and carrots
b) Hot dogs, hamburgers, and French fries
c) Apples and bananas
3) Why does Billy go to the burger place after school?
a) To study
b) To eat a healthy salad
c) To chat and eat burgers because they're tasty and cheap
4) What do people in America drink a lot of in the summer?
a) Water
b) Soda pop, such as colas and 7UP
c) Milk
5) What does each small soda contain according to the passage?
a) Lots of vitamins
b) Spoonfuls of sugar
c) Calcium
LEVEL 2 LEARNERS
A. Complete this summary of the text with the words from the box.
The text is about the (1) _______ of fast food in (2) _________
People love eating it because it is tasty and Fat Popularity
Negative Expensive
not very (3)_________. But the text also mentions
America
its (4) ______ effects - it can make people (5) ___________.
EXERCISE 7
A Police Interview
LEVEL 1 LEARNERS
1) What is Abigail's profession?
a) Teacher
b) Optician
c) Banker
2) Where does Abigail work?
a) At the bank
b) At the Glasses Shop
c) At the police station
4) How many people did Abigail see running into the bank?
a) One
b) Two
c) Three
9) What color was the car the suspects drove away in?
a) Blue
b) Red
c) Green
Question: Fill in the chart below on the basis of your reading of the information given
by the woman.
7) What happened?
EXERCISE 8
People say that words are more powerful than actions. This is what "The pen is mightier than
the sword" means.
The pen represents the power of words and language. It symbolizes the ability to share
thoughts, ideas, and emotions. Think about pens. They're just tools for writing, but they hold
so much power. With a pen, you can tell stories, convince others, a judge’s pen can punish
others, or some writings can make them feel things. Writing lets people express themselves,
stand up against unfairness, and inspire others.
In contrast, the sword shows physical force and violence. Think about swords. They're
weapons used for fighting. Sure, they can win battles, but the changes they make don't last
long. Violence often leads to more violence. While fighting can bring temporary change, it
often fails to address the real issues and doesn't create lasting transformation.
Words are different. They can last forever, crossing borders and bringing people together.
Whether it's in a book or a speech, words can change how we see the world. Words have the
power to spark revolutions, bring about social change, and challenge oppressive systems.
They can inspire action and fight for justice.
Think about books like "To Kill a Mockingbird" or speeches by leaders like Nelson Mandela.
They've made people think and stand up for what's right.
So, while swords might win fights, it's words that really change things. Let's use our words
wisely to make the world better for everyone.
Literay devices
Day 5
(EXERCISE 9)
LEVEL 1 LEARNERS
LITERARY DEVICES
Word Bank:
Feathers, Rocks, Whisper, Trumpet,
Diamonds, Mud, Lion, Butterfly, Ice, Fire,
Thunder, A Whisper, A Door, A Mouse, A
Snake, A Straight Line, The Moon, The
Choose the correct simile to complete each sentence.
LEVEL 2 LEARNERS
BRIDGE COURSE CLASS VII
GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY
WORKSHEET L2
WORKSHEET L1
WORKSHEET L1
DAY 7-MODULE 2
a) read b) close
c) start d) attempt
b) cautious b) happy
c) alert d) calm
5. I am feeling drowsy.
c) confused b) angry
c) sleepy d) happy
d) forgiving b) tired
c) true d) loyal
c) poor d) rich
Distribute/delete/connect/rewind
Watch/love/enjoy/dislike
Center ---middle
a) Synonyms b) Antonyms
Smile ---grin
A) Synonyms b) Antonyms
Polite ----rude
a) Antonyms b )Synonyms
17.
Which word is a synonym for quit?
The movie theater was silent during the intense part of the show.
20.
Paraphrase the red word: ---The wealthy man had five cars.
22
Sam's desk was very tidy. What is another word for tidy?
SPELLING RULES
WORKSHEET L1
WORKSHEET L2
WORKSHEET L1
WORKSHEET L1
WORKSHEET L1
WORKSHEET L2
1.Choose the correct spelling.
a)Calendar b)Calender
a) Finally b)Finaly
4. Choose the correct spelling.
a) Lollipop
b)Lollypop
DAY 9 MODULE 4
WORKSHEET L1
WORKSHEET L2
WORKSHEET L2
WORKSHEET L2
_______________________________
DAY-10 MODULE 5
CONTENT – Parts of Speech
WORKSHEET L1
1. Group the words that belong to different parts of speech
WORKSHEET L2
2. Choose the correct parts of speech for the underlined words?
II. We left for the mountain just before six in the morning.
X. We got back home late at night but we didn't go to sleep immediately. We were very
hungry.
I. Put in a, an or the:
DAY 12 MODULE- 8
Content: Look at the image and make the learners aware of the adjectives and their degrees.
Elicit favourable responses to reinforce learning.
WORKSHEET L1
WORKSHEET L2
DAY 13 MODULE- 9
TLOs: To enable students to understand the function and usage of auxiliary verbs-
WORKSHEET L2
DAY 14 MODULE- 10
TLOs: To enable learners to understand the usage of apostrophe and contracted forms
Apostrophes in Contractions
With Punctuation Pig
Hi! I am Punctuation Pig. Let’s learn about apostrophes and contractions together! A contraction
is a word that is shortened by dropping one or more letters. An apostrophe takes the place of the
missing letters.
WORKSHEET L1
A. Write the correct contraction on the line. The first has been done for you.
Nozomi hopes shell get a cat one day. she’ll
1. there is ------
2. you will------
5. would not__ _ _
6. I have
7. she is
DAY 15 MODULE-11
WORKSHEET L2
Fill in the blanks with correct prepositions
9. The two children were not ready to distribute the money -------- them.
11. Rohan is sitting ------- his mother in the party.I came ------- a very good news.
12. The patient had died -------- the surgery was carried out.
15. Police caught and beat the thief ------ the whole crowd.