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SAI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
CLASS X – ENGLISH
LESSON NOTES – MODULE 8
A Tiger In The Zoo
Objective
To understand the importance of freedom.
To understand the dangers of deforestation and blessings of forestation.
To understand that all animals will be happy only in their natural habitat.
To understand the responsibility of present generation in preserving the environment and
earth.
To learn to recite poem with proper intonation and rhythm.
Central Idea of the Poem(Introduction) (to be written in CW Notebook)
The poem ‘A Tiger in the Zoo’ by Leslie Norris. In this poem, the poet tries to depict the mental
condition of a caged tiger. He compares the life of a tiger in the zoo with its life in its natural habitat.
The poet conveys an important message that the wild animals should be in their natural habitat. In the
poem, he heightens the contrast between freedom and captivity. He, very impressively, shows us how
love for freedom is the natural instinct of every living being.
NEW WORDS(to be written in CW Notebook)
1. Strips : long narrow bands
The tiger has black strips on his body on the yellow background.
2. Lurking : lying hidden in order to attack
The cat is lurking in the grass to attack the rabbit.
3. Sliding : moving very slowly
The jackal is sliding through the grass in search of food.
4. Plump : fat
The deer has a very plump body.
Plump body of the deer attracts the tiger very easily.
5. Fangs : long sharp teeth
The tiger has his terrifying fangs.
Tiger's fangs are sharp and big.
