Activity —1

Choose the correct alternative:

According to the poet what makes us free?

courage b. victory

peace d. truth ( )

I A

What does ‘hand in hand’ mean in the song?

walking down the street b. unitedly

a parade d. makingatrip ( )

3. What does ‘deep in my heart’ mean?

what | sometimes hope b. what | strongly feel

what | think d. whatl like ( )

B. Say whether the following statements are True or False.

1. We shall never overcome. ( )

2. We’ll walk separately. ( )

3. The truth shall make us free someday. ( )

C. Answer the following questions.

1. Why does the poet say, ‘We are not afraid?’

2. Which line in the song tells you that the poet is not living peacefully at present?

3. How do you feel when you sing this song?

Fill in the blanks with suitable words from the box.

overcome, afraid, truth, peace

| I always speak the ………………..

In the ‘Tricolour’ white colour stands for ………………..

Athiefis always ……………….. of the police.

With confidence, we can ……………….. our fears.

hon =

Activity — Ill

Stand in a circle holding your hands together and sing this

song aloud.

We shall overcome

We shall overcome….

Activity IV

This poem, which is in the form of a song, inspires us to face a

tough situation with courage. Anumber of such songs, slogans

and poems were written to inspire our freedom fighters when

they were fighting for the freedom of our motherland from the

British rule. Make a list of any ten such songs or slogans. For

example, ‘Vande Mataram’.

You may take help of your parents or teachers to complete

this project.

RBSE Class 5 English

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