Discourse Activities-Three Wheeled Revolution

A Three Wheeled Revolution – Discourse Activities

📧 1. E-mail Writing (Page 82)

Question:
The R&D wing of SammaaN is planning to redesign rickshaws. Write an e-mail to Irfan Alam suggesting some useful modifications.

Model Answer

E-MAIL

To: irfanalam@sammaan.org

Cc:

Bcc:

Sub: Suggestions for Improving SammaaN Rickshaws

Dear Sir,

Hope you are fine. I am writing this e-mail to suggest a few useful modifications to SammaaN rickshaws.

The rickshaws may be provided with comfortable seats, a strong roof and side covers to protect passengers from sun and rain. Lights, reflectors and a first-aid box may be added for safety. A small space for luggage and drinking water would also be useful. Solar panels may be used to provide power for lights.

I hope you will consider these suggestions while redesigning the rickshaws.

Thanking you,
ABC

✍️ 2. Paragraph Writing (Pages 82–83)

Question:
Think about your skills, potentials and aptitude. What roles and responsibilities could you take up based on them? Write a paragraph about the jobs suitable for you and explain why you think they are suitable.

Model Answer

My Future Career

I am interested in reading, writing, computers and communicating with people. I enjoy learning new things and explaining my ideas to others. Therefore, careers such as teaching, content writing or digital communication may be suitable for me. A teacher needs good communication skills, patience and the ability to guide others, while a content writer needs creativity and a good command of language. I would like to improve my knowledge and skills through higher education and choose a career that matches my interests and abilities.

📝 3. Note Taking – Cornell Method (Pages 83–84)

Question:
Listen to the lecture delivered by your teacher and take down the important points in an organised form using the Cornell Method of Note Taking.

Note: The textbook does not provide a fixed lecture for this activity. The following is a model based on Entrepreneurship and Irfan Alam.

Model Note Taking

Irfan Alam – Social Entrepreneurship

Cue / Key Word	Notes
Irfan Alam	Young Indian social entrepreneur
Early Idea	Saw an opportunity to sell water through rickshaws
Business Baazigar	Proposed organising and redesigning rickshaws
SammaaN	Founded in 2007
Bank Loans	Helps pullers obtain loans to own rickshaws
Extra Income	Advertisements and sale of water, juice, etc.
Welfare	Insurance, ID cards, uniforms and training
SammaaN Gyaan	Free evening classes for children and spouses
Benefits	Income increased by 30–40%
Social Impact	Dignity, ownership and empowerment
Future Vision	Environment-friendly and solar-powered rickshaws
Message	Dream big and take calculated risks

SUMMARY

Irfan Alam used entrepreneurship to improve the lives of rickshaw pullers. Through SammaaN, he created opportunities for better income, ownership, education and social dignity. His work shows that entrepreneurship can be an effective means of social change.

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