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These Easy Point Notes are specially prepared for average and below-average learners. Simple words and short points make every lesson easy to understand and learn.
📘 UNIT 1 – GLIMPSES OF GREATNESS
.1. His First Flight – Liam O’Flaherty
A young seagull overcomes his fear and makes his first flight.
The story highlights courage, self-confidence and self-reliance.
.2. I Will Fly – Dr A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Dr Kalam inspires young people to dream big and discover their uniqueness.
He urges them to overcome fear and become a “unique you.”
.3. Quest for a Theory of Everything – Kitty Gail Ferguson
The lesson traces Stephen Hawking’s struggle against severe physical disability.
His life shows the power of determination, intelligence and optimism.
.4. If – Rudyard Kipling
The poem presents the qualities needed to become a mature and successful person.
It celebrates patience, courage, self-control, perseverance and balance.
📕 UNIT 2 – WORDS AND DEEDS
.5. And Then Gandhi Came – Jawaharlal Nehru
Nehru describes how Gandhi brought hope and fearlessness to oppressed Indians.
His ideals of truth and non-violence transformed India’s freedom struggle.
.6. The Price of Flowers – Prabhat Kumar Mukhopadhyay
The touching story portrays the friendship between Mr Gupta and poor young Maggie.
It celebrates love, compassion and sacrifice beyond national boundaries.
.7. Death the Leveller – James Shirley
The poem reminds us that kings, warriors and ordinary people are equal before death.
Worldly glory fades, but good deeds live on after death.
🌄 UNIT 3 – BEYOND THE HORIZON
.8. Sunrise on the Hills – H. W. Longfellow
The poet presents the beautiful sights and sounds of nature at sunrise.
He suggests that nature can comfort and heal a sorrowful mind.
.9. The Trip of Le Horla – Guy de Maupassant
Maupassant narrates his exciting balloon journey in Le Horla.
The journey reveals the beauty, wonder and adventure of travel.
.10. The Sacred Turtles of Kadavu – A Fijian Legend
The lesson tells the legend behind Namuana’s mysterious turtle-calling ritual.
It introduces us to Fiji’s fascinating customs, beliefs and traditions.
⚠️ UNIT 4 – BRAVING THE HAZARDS
.11. Disasters and Disaster Management in India – Anjana Majumdar
The essay discusses natural and man-made disasters and India’s vulnerability to them.
It stresses preparedness, rehabilitation and effective disaster management.
.12. The Serang of Ranaganji – A. J. Cronin
Hasan, the serang, courageously helps a doctor control smallpox aboard a ship.
His selfless service reveals true courage, humanity and nobility.
.13. The Wreck of the Titanic – Benjamin Peck Keith
The poem describes the tragic sinking of the Titanic after striking an iceberg.
It honours the courage, sacrifice and heroism shown during the disaster.
🌿 UNIT 5 – HARMONY OF LIFE
.14. Gooseberries – Anton Chekhov
The story examines a man’s obsessive pursuit of his dream of owning an estate.
It questions selfish happiness and reminds us of suffering around us.
.15. To Sleep – William Wordsworth
The poet longs desperately for sleep while lying awake at night.
The poem presents sleep as a precious source of peace and restoration.
.16. Going Out for a Walk – Max Beerbohm
Beerbohm humorously explains why he dislikes walking merely for its own sake.
The essay playfully contrasts physical exercise with intellectual activity.
💻 UNIT 6 – LEAPS AND BOUNDS
.17. The Cyberspace – Esther Dyson
Dyson presents cyberspace as a vast virtual world offering freedom and choice.
She stresses self-rule, individual responsibility and wise use of online freedom.
.18. Is Society Dead? – Andrew Sullivan
The essay examines how excessive use of digital devices can isolate people.
It asks whether technology is weakening real human interaction and social life.
.19. Conceptual Fruit – Thaisa Frank
Greta and her father create a virtual house filled with the things she desires.
The story beautifully combines technology, imagination, parental love and hope.
[Prepared by Sindhu P,HSST English,GGHSS Kallai]