How to Tell Wild Animals Class 10 English Chapter Summary Under 10 Mins | Class 10 Boards 2023

Summary

In this educational session, students are introduced to the humorous poem 'How to Tell Wild Animals' by Carolyn Wells. The poem humorously describes various dangerous animals like the Asian lion, Bengal tiger, leopard, bear, hyena, crocodile, and chameleon, and how to identify them through their unique behaviors. The analysis highlights the poem's engaging and entertaining way of teaching about wildlife. The session concludes with a reminder to register for an upcoming parent club and to enroll in spoken English classes for a discounted price.

Takeaways

• 📖 The poem 'How to Tell Wild Animals' by Carolyn Wells is humorously introduced to 10th graders.
• 🐅 The Asian lion is characterized by its tawny skin and loud roar that could suggest fear.
• 🐯 The Bengal tiger is depicted as a regal beast with black stripes that attacks and consumes humans.
• 🐆 If an animal with black spots jumps on a person, it's identified as a leopard, which continues its attack despite the victim's cries.
• 🐻 A bear is recognized by its tight, deadly hugs, which is its method of killing.
• 🐊 Hyenas are distinguished by their smiling faces, while crocodiles are known to weep when they kill their prey.
• 🦎 The chameleon is a small, earless, wingless lizard that can change its color to blend with its surroundings.
• 🌿 The chameleon's color-changing ability allows it to become invisible on trees, making it appear as just a tree trunk or branch.
• 👋 The session ends with a reminder to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for updates.
• 📢 An upcoming parent club event on December 21st at 6 PM is announced, focusing on goal setting with limited seats available.
• 🏅 The session promotes spoken English classes with Cambridge certified teachers, a structured curriculum, and access to the BYJU's English app at a discounted price.

Q & A

What is the main theme of the poem 'How to Tell Wild Animals'?

The main theme of the poem is the humorous identification of various wild animals through their distinctive behaviors and physical characteristics.

Which animal is described as having 'Tawny skin' and what is its significant behavior?

The Asian lion is described as having 'Tawny skin' and its significant behavior is roaring loudly.

How does the poem suggest you can identify a Bengal tiger?

The poem suggests that if you encounter a large wild beast with black stripes on a yellow ground that eats you, it is the Bengal tiger.

What is the characteristic action of a leopard according to the poem?

According to the poem, a leopard is identified by its action of leaping on you and then repeatedly attacking without stopping.

How does the poem humorously describe the way a bear kills its prey?

The poem humorously describes that a bear kills its prey by hugging it very tightly, suggesting that the bear's hug is so tight that it continues even after the prey is dead.

What is the key difference between a hyena and a crocodile as presented in the poem?

The key difference presented in the poem is that hyenas have smiling faces while crocodiles have tears in their eyes when they are killing their prey.

What physical features does the poem use to distinguish a chameleon from a lizard?

The poem uses the absence of ears and wings to distinguish a chameleon from a lizard.

What unique ability of the chameleon is highlighted in the poem?

The poem highlights the chameleon's ability to change its color to match the surface it is sitting on.

What is the purpose of the reminder about the 'parent Club' at the end of the script?

The reminder about the 'parent Club' is to inform viewers about an upcoming event where they can learn about the importance of goal setting, and to encourage them to register for it.

What does the speaker promote as a way to improve English speaking skills?

The speaker promotes spoken English classes, mentioning the benefits of having Cambridge certified teachers, a structured curriculum, and access to the byju's English app.

What is the significance of the 'Bell icon' mentioned in the script?

The 'Bell icon' is significant as it allows viewers to receive notifications and updates about new content and sessions.