Matchbox - Textual Explanation (Part I, II & III)

Matchbox tells the story of a married couple. The man has the habit of opening the wife's mail and reading it. He tells her it is right to screen her mail to see if she has a lover. She is more or less confined to the house by way of custom. Ashapurna Debi starts her story by comparing women to matchboxes.

Let's go through the first part of the story. Are you ready...

Textual Explanation (Part I)

Textbook Page No: 17 & 18

("I always compare women to matchboxes. Why? ........

........ It's nothing much, a letter from Nomita's mother.")

Video Lesson 👇

Textual Explanation (Part II)

Textbook Page No: 18, 19 & 20

("It's her standard speech - the good woman has  ........

........ A dung-picker's daughter becomes a queen, and so--")

Video Lesson 👇

Textual Explanation (Part III)

Textbook Page No: 20 & 21

("Shut up!" Nomita yells. Their room's on the third floor ........

........ Quite without fear, they put them in their pockets.")

Video Lesson 👇

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MATCHBOX (Audio/Visual Adaptation)

Hope you have gone through the introductory video of the story 'Matchbox'. Now we are glad to announce that SRG English, Perinthalmanna has created an audio/visual adaptation of the story for you. Hope the audio/visual adaptation of the story will help you to enjoy the story 'Matchbox' written by Ashapurna Debi. Are you ready for an audio/visual journey through the storylines...?

Then, here we go... ☺

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MATCHBOX - Ashapurna Debi (Introduction)

Dear students,

Today we are going to enjoy the short story  Matchbox written by Ashapurna Debi. Before going to the details of the story let's watch an introductory video. Bijish Sir joins with you to introduce the story and the writer. Are you ready? Then here we go... 👇

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Any Woman - Activity - Comparison of Poems

Activity (Comparison)

Dear students,

You have already learned how to write an appreciation of the poem 'Any Woman' written by Katharine Tynan. Now, please take your text book and see page No.15 (Activity II).

Comparison of Any Woman with The Toys... right?

Pebitha teacher will help you to write the comparison of these two poems.

Compare the poem 'The Toys' with 'Any Woman' and prepare a review focusing on the themes and their significance.

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ANY WOMAN - Katharine Tynan - How to write a critical review

Activity II (Appreciation)

How do you analyze a poem? You have already enjoyed the poem 'Any Woman' written by Katharine Tynan. Now, let's see how can we prepare a critical review/appreciation of the poem.

Please watch the video lesson given below 👇

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ANY WOMAN (Poem) Katharine Tynan

This week, we are going to enjoy the poem 'Any Woman' written by Katharine Tynan.

Before going to the details of the poem, let's watch an introductory video. Are you ready? Then here we go...👇

🔊Dear students,

Now, shall we go through the poem?

Faseena Teacher will help you to learn the poem.

Shall we start... ? 👇

Now, we are moving to the first Activity included in your Text Book.

Yes.. Appreciation of the poem.

Keeping in view the ideas discussed above, shall we learn how to prepare an appreciation of the poem 'Any Woman" written by Katharine Tynan

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3Ls of Empowerment - Activity I (SPEECH)

'The 3Ls of Empowerment' was a speech by Christine Lagarde on the requisites of women empowerment. Now, let's discuss...

Can speeches make an impact on the human mind?

Why do we make speeches?

Click the following links to listen some of the world famous speeches.

I HAVE A DREAM - Martin Luther King Jr

NOBEL ACCEPTANCE SPEECH - Malala Yousufsai

SPEECH ON CLIMATE CHANGE - Greta Thunberg

What makes a speech effective and impressive?

Why do we deliver speeches to large audiences under serious or dramatic circumstances?

How far do the elements of good speeches help in our everyday communication?

HOW CAN WE PREPARE THE SCRIPT FOR A SPEECH?

Let's see... watch the video lesson 👇

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3Ls of Empowerment (Paragraph 6,7&8)

Christine Lagarde speaks of 3Ls - learning, labour and leadership - as the three essential factors for women empowerment. The third 'L' is the Leadership. Leadership enables women to rise and fulfill their innate abilities and talents. Here there is plenty of room for improvement. Women should be ready to ‘dare the difference’ by coming out of their comfort zones.

Read the last part of the speech 👇

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The third "L" is leadership that enables women to rise and fulfil
their innate abilities and talents. Here, there is plenty of room for
improvement. The irony is that when women lead they tend to do as
good a job as others, if not abetter job. They are more likely to make
decisions based on consensus-building, inclusion, compassion and with
a focus on long-term sustainability. It is true that women sometimes
lack the confidence to match their competence. But they need to
change that mindset and reset the narrative in their favour. So it is
essential that women be ready to "dare the difference" -- to take risks
and step outside their comfort zones. Nonetheless, even those with the
drive to succeed continue to face barriers: whether we are talking
about providing primary education for girls in a village, or executive
positions for women in business.
It is time to create a world where all women can meet their
potential without impediment or prejudice and the world will reap the
benefits. The three Ls will help us get there.
If we dare the difference, the difference will deliver.
Thank you very much.

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Watch the video explanation of the last part of the speech 👇

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THE 3Ls OF EMPOWERMENT (Paragraph 3,4&5)

Education is the foundation upon which any change is built. It helps women to help themselves and break the shackles of exclusion. Labour facilitates women to flourish and achieve their true potential. It helps women to become independent, bold and resourceful. Labour helps women to progress in life... Read the Second part of the speech. 👇

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First about learning: Education is the foundation upon which any
change is built. Learning helps women to help themselves and break the
shackles of exclusion. Nowhere is this more essential than in the
developing world. There is an African adage that goes: "If you
educate a boy, you train a man. If you educate a girl, you train a village."

If learning is just the first step,labour is the second. Labour
facilitates women to flourish and achieve their true potential. But
at present, when women participate in the workforce, they
too often tend to get stuck in low-paying, low-status and low-security
jobs. Globally, women earn only three-quarters as much as men --even
with the same level of education and in the same occupation. Surely,
one of our most basic norms should be “equal pay for equal work!”
Recent researches show that eliminating gender gaps in economic
par􀀁cipa􀀁on can bring an increase in per capita income.

We can undoubtedly promote more opportunity for women in
the workplace. It is all about changing laws; for example, by ensuring
that property and inheritance laws do not discriminate against women.
It also means policies that encourage education and healthcare.
Moreover, we need to provide greater access to credit so that
women can achieve greater economic independence. So, learning
and labour are key factors.

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Watch the video explanation of the second part of the speech 👇

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THE 3Ls OF EMPOWERMENT (Paragraph 1&2)

The 3Ls of Empowerment is a thought provoking speech delivered by Christine Lagarde. She speaks of the need of empowering women in the 21st century. In the begining of her speech, she explains the three key factors which contribute women empowerment as Learning, Labour and Leadership. Read the first part of the speech. 👇

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Good afternoon,
It is great to be among friends and kindred spirits.
The 21st century poses many challenges that require new ways
of thinking, none more important than the economic role of
women in a rapidly changing world. But women today remain
blocked from contributing their true potential. This has a huge
cost. In some countries, per capita income lag significantly
because women are denied equal opportunity. They represent
half the world's population, but contribute far less than 50 per
cent of economic activity. What is needed to change this picture is
a concerted effort to open the door to opportunity with what I call
the "3 Ls" of women's empowerment: learning, labour and leadership.

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Watch the video explanation of the first part of the speech 👇

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WELCOME TO THE ENGLISH BLOG OF GMHSS PERINTHALMANNA

Dear students,

Welcome to the English Blog of Govt Model HSS Perinthalmanna.

As all of you know, the Covid 19 pandemic has necessitated online classes for the time being.

We would like to make use of this platform for the discussion of Plus Two English topics along with the online classes available through KITE Victers. The Subject Resource Group (English) have decided to prepare some audio/video lessons for the effective transaction of English lessons and the same will be made available to the students through various online platforms. This blog is an endeavor in this regard.

This will be an extension of our discussion started through Whatapp groups.

Even though these online classes are by no means a substitute for the regular classroom interaction, we are making sure that you are engaged in your studies with the help of these online classes.

#SRG ENGLISH, GOVT HSS PERINTHALMANNA

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