A Friend’s Prayer – Part 1
Let us do these activities before we read.
1. Read the following sentences.
(a) I wish my friend brings idli in her tiffin tomorrow.
(b) I hope my friend and I win the race tomorrow.
(c) May my friend get well soon.
Which of the three sentences (a)-(c) is closest to a prayer? Explain to your teacher and classmates.
Ans: The sentence ‘May my friend get well soon’ is closest to prayer because it expresses a sincere and heartfelt wish for someone’s recovery and well-being.
2. What would you pray for your friend? First speak about it and then write it down.
Ans: “I pray that my friend always finds happiness and strength in life. May they stay healthy and achieve all their dreams.”
Let us think and reflect
1. Complete the summary of the poem by circling the correct highlighted words.
- The poet says a prayer for friendship and friends.
- She wants friendship to always be an important part of her complete life.
- She says her friendship makes her feel special.
- She wishes to do the best she can for her friends.
- She wants to listen to the wishes of her friends.
- As a good friend, she prays that she can make her friends’ wishes come true.
- She wants her heart to understand what a true friend is.
- She prays that she loves her friends as they are unhappy.
- She tells us that a true friend accepts their friend with all their qualities.
2. Answer in one word only.
(a) How does the poet feel about special friends?
Ans. Blessed
(b) What does the poet use to realise what friends can be?
Ans. Heart
3. Read the following lines from the poem and answer the questions given below.
(a) I want to do much more than share
The hopes and plans of friends who care;
I’ll try all that a friend can do
To make their wishes come true.
(i) Complete the sentence with the most suitable option.
These lines tell us that the speaker is _______________.
a. clever b. caring c. curious d. calm
Ans. caring
(ii) How will the speaker make her friends’ wishes come true? (by trying hard/by working a lot)
Ans. by trying hard
(iii) Fill in the blank with a suitable word.
My friends will feel __________ if their wishes come true.
Ans. Happy
(b) Let me use my heart to see,
To realise what friends can be,
And make no judgements from afar,
But love my friends the way they are.
(i) The speaker says that feelings are important to understand friendship. Which line tells us this?
Ans. “Let me use my heart to see” tells us that feelings are important to understand friendship.
(ii) Complete the sentence with the most suitable option.
These lines tell us that the speaker is _______________.
a. helpful b. thoughtful c. cheerful d. hopeful
Ans. Thoughtful.
(iii) Fill in the blank with one word.
The speaker does not wish to make any ___________. She cares for them just as they are.
Ans. Judgments
4. Give one reason why we can say that this poem is a prayer.
Answer: The poem expresses hopes and wishes for friends, which makes it resemble a prayer.
5. Why does the speaker ‘want to do more’ for her friend?
Answer: The speaker wants to do more for her friends because she cares deeply and wants to make them happy.
6. Do you think that the speaker knows about the wishes of her friend? How can we say so?
Answer: Yes, the speaker knows her friends’ wishes because she expresses a desire to fulfill them.
7. Do you also pray for your friend? What do you wish for? Discuss.
Answer: Yes, I do pray for my friends. I wish for their happiness, good health, success in their endeavors, and strength to overcome any challenges they face.
Let us learn
1. The poet says, ‘With special friends I feel I’m blessed’.
Select the words that are similar to the meaning of being blessed, from
those given below.
excited, grateful, understood, thankful, relaxed
Answer: Grateful, Thankful
2. Good friends have a lot of qualities. Let us list some.
loyal, h e __ __ f __ l, k __ __ d, c __ __ i n g, h o __ __ __ t
Answer: Loyal, Helpful, Kind, Caring, Honest
Now, fill in the blanks with the words you just listed above.
(a) My friend is always Kind to me even when I make a mistake.
(b) My friend shares things with me. She is very helpful.
(c) My friend is caring because he always supports me.
(d) My friend never lies. She is an honest person.
(e) My friend and I believe in thankful for each other.
Let us write
Describe how your friendship with your friend started.
• First list the answers for — When? Where? How?
Answer:
When?: Two years ago, in the early days of sixth grade.
Where?: At the school playground, near the basketball court.
How?: We met while waiting for our turns to play, started chatting about our favorite sports, and realized we both loved basketball and video games.
• Then, use your sentences to write a short paragraph of about 80 words.
Two years ago, at the school playground, I met my best friend during a sports event. We were both participating in the same game and started talking. It turned out that we shared many common interests, and that connection grew into a strong friendship. From that day, we have been inseparable, sharing not just our hobbies but also our dreams and challenges. Our friendship began with a simple conversation and has now become an essential part of our lives.
• Give a title to your paragraph.
A Friendship Born in Play.
Let us explore
1. There are many quotations about friendship. Read the ones given below.
• “A friend in need is a friend indeed.”
• “My best friend is the one who brings out the best in me.”
(a) What do you think is the meaning of these quotations? Share it with your teacher.
Answer:
“A friend in need is a friend indeed.”
This quotation means that a true friend is someone who stands by you in difficult times. When you are in trouble or need help, a genuine friend will be there to support you, proving the strength and sincerity of the friendship.
“My best friend is the one who brings out the best in me.”
This quotation means that a true best friend is someone who encourages you to be your best self. They inspire you, support you, and help you grow by bringing out your strengths and helping you improve in every aspect of life.
(b) Think of an experience in your life with your friend that suits this quotation. Share it with your friends.
Answer:
Think of a time when your friend helped you during a tough situation, showing that they are a “friend in need.” For example, you might recall a time when you were struggling with a school project, and your friend stayed up late with you, helping you finish it. Or, you might remember a time when you were feeling down, and your best friend cheered you up, reminding you of your strengths and helping you regain your confidence.
2. Look for some famous quotations on friendship; these can be in your own language too. Read and share them with your teacher and classmates. Write one quotation on paper, colour and decorate it. Put it up on the class board.
Here are a few famous friendship quotes:
“Good friends are like stars. You don’t always see them, but you know they’re always there.”
“Friendship is one mind in two bodies.”
“A true friend is the greatest of all blessings.”
In Hindi: “दोस्ती वो एहसास है जो ज़िंदगी को खुशनुमा बना देती है।”
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