Junior Inter All In One Annotation

 Prose 1 Abraham Lincoln’s Letter to His Son’s Teacher

Context : This passage is taken from the lesson “Abraham Lincoln’s Letter to his Son’s Teacher”, written by Abraham Lincoln, the noted 16th President of the U.S.A. It is about his appeal1 to a teacher in instructing2 a boy of tender age.

Explanation: In the letter, he gave lots of advice to help his son grow up well. He wanted his son to be brave, kind, and understand the world. He told the teacher to teach the boy about wars, tough times, and to be good to others. Lincoln loved nature, like birds and flowers, and thought his son should too. He also said his son shouldn't just follow others blindly but should think carefully. He wanted his son to be both patient and brave, showing strength when needed and calmness in tough situations. He believed that if his son learned to trust himself, he would also learn to trust others. 

General Relevance: It is natural for a child to show aversion to go to school. If there is no encouragement at school, the child shall be spoiled. So Lincoln gives an interesting appeal to the teachers in general.

Prose 2 She Conquerd Everest

Context : This passage is taken from the prose lesson “She Conquered Everest”. Which was compiled by Dr. B. Sowjanya. It is about the courageous lady Arunima Sinha and her life ambition.

Explanation: Arunima was hurt by thugs and was thrown off from the moving train. Her left leg got hurt very badly, and the doctors had to remove it. They put a special rod in her right leg. But Arunima didn't give up. She decided she would climb Mount Everest. She met a famous lady who had climbed it before, and she got her blessings. After learning how to climb mountains, she started her journey. It was very hard because the air was thin, and there were many dead bodies on the way. But Arunima was brave, and she made it to the top on May 21, 2013. Someone even brought her extra oxygen to help her. Arunima had many good qualities like being confident, strong, and a good leader. She was also very humble. Her story is inspiring.

General Relevance:  To reach the goal in one’s life is a great thing. But it involves a lot of effort. The obstructions could not deter her decision and she climbed the mountain. Many people were amazed at this deėd.

Prose 3 Digital Technologies

Context : These lines are taken from the lesson ‘Digital Technologies’ is written by APJ Abdul Kalam and Y.S. Rajan. Technology has developed and many changes exist in our daily life.

Explanation: Digital technology is growing quickly and can be used in many areas of life. It should be used in farming, factories, and services. In farming, we can use technology to watch crops, soil, water, and weather, making farming better. Factories can use technology to teach and improve workers. In banks and insurance, a computer network helps use computers and electronic data, making things like ATMs and credit cards possible, even in rural areas.  Tourism should change too. We can use digital technology to give tourists information about places like the Taj Mahal, making tourism more knowledge-oriented. This essay talks about how technology helps in different parts of life.

General Relevance: Digital Technology has become important in the business of tourism also. Whole of the world is aware of all the tourist sports now-a-days on digital illustrations.

Prose 4 Disaster Management 

Context : This line is taken from the essay “Disaster Management” compiled by Dr. A. Madhavi Latha. It is about disaster management. The essay is informative and useful.

Explanation: Natural disasters like floods, earthquakes, cyclones, and tsunamis pose significant threats due to India's extensive coastline. The National Disaster Management Institute plays a vital role in forecasting, warning, and disaster preparedness. For instance, the 2004 tsunami prompted the establishment of a warning system. Man-made disasters, such as the 1984 Bhopal gas leak and the Kodaikanal mercury incident, highlight the importance of safety and planning. Disaster management involves collaboration with organizations like the Red Cross and Red Crescent, while the National Institute of Disaster Management offers online courses to enhance preparedness. These efforts are critical to safeguarding lives and minimizing damage.

General Relevance: Institutions arranged to bring down the disastrous conditions, do a lot of service4 to the people. Such arrangements are to be encouraged by the government.

Prose 5 What Makes A Nation

Context: These lines are taken from the lesson “What Makes a Nation”. In his inspiring speech at the Nagpur Institute of Technology, in the year 1948, Rajaji gave a number of suggestions to the youth.

Explanation: He believed in world peace and wrote about Indian epics like Mahabharata and Ramayana in simple English books. In a speech called "What Makes a Nation," he praised a brave girl student and encouraged boys and girls to compete, work hard, and have good character. Rajagopalachari emphasized India's rich culture and discipline and urged everyone to preserve it after gaining independence. He believed in honesty and straightforwardness and said India should have many leaders who work together. His inspiring speech guides people to build a strong and truthful independent India.

General Relevance: India’s independence should be guarded by each every citizen of the country. Character is the need of the hour. The real meaning of the word should be known and followed.

Poem 1 Common Wealth of Bees

Context: These lines are taken from the poem “Common Wealth of Bees” written by Shakespeare. It is extracted from the play Henry V, Act I and Scene 2. 

Explanation: The poem "Commonwealth of Bees" compares a well-organized bee colony to a good kingdom. Just like a kingdom has a king, ministers, officials, and soldiers, a beehive has a queen bee (like a king), worker bees, soldiers, magistrates, mechanics, and lawyers. The bees all work together, focusing on collecting nectar and guarding their queen. Some bees even patch up holes in the hive with wax. However, there are also lazy bees that rely on others. Similarly, in a kingdom, different people have different roles, but they should all work together for a common goal – the well-being of the kingdom.

General Relevance: The aim of the bees is to store honey for the crowd. In the same manner, the efforts of the citizens should be the supreme act of saving the king and the kingdom.

Poem 2 This is My Prayer to Thee, My Lord!

Context : These lines are extracted from the poem “This is my Prayer to thee my Lord” written by Rabindranath Tagore. 

Explanation:  In this poem, Tagore expresses his deep feelings for God. He seeks spiritual strength through his prayer and asks for the ability to endure life's sorrows. He wishes to show love and respect to the poor and needy and hopes to elevate his thoughts to greater heights. Ultimately, he surrenders himself to God's will, vowing to remain steadfast. Tagore's poem also reflects his concern for the mistreatment of Indians by the British colonial rulers. His prayer is heartfelt, emphasizing the importance of kindness and care for the less fortunate. It is a sincere plea from his innermost being.

General Relevance: Tagore’s intention is to rise to the supreme heights of character. One should think of the aspirations in making one’s deeds successful. 

Poem 3 As I Grew Older

Context : These lines are taken from the poem “As I Grew Older” written by the Black Poet Langston Hughes. The poem is filled with the revolting aims of the black people in America.

Explanation:  The poet expresses his desire to overcome these barriers. As a child, Hughes had dreams, but he didn't realize the racial obstacles that clouded them. He understood that these obstacles were significant and that achieving his dreams wouldn't be easy. He saw his dreams as belonging not only to himself but also to his black community, and he sought the light of hope. Despite facing discrimination, he remained determined. Society tried to suppress him, but his ambition was stronger. He shattered the barriers between himself and his dreams. Over time, his efforts led to success, and he found joy in his achievements. 

General Relevance: The poem reflects his inner values and journey towards becoming a winner. A dream is everybody’s right. But it could be achieved only by strenuous effort.

Poem 4 Body 

Context: These lines are taken from the poem ‘Body’ written by K. SivaReddy and translated into English by M. Sridhar and Alladi Uma. The poem is an interesting description of a human body and the potentiality of words.

Explanation: 'Body' highlights the significance of the human body as a powerful identity. It's a valuable gift to each person, capable of great deeds and communication. Even with closed eyes, our body senses the world—sounds, actions, and especially words. Words are like boats on water or ships on the sea, floating through our experiences. Breath itself is a word. Words from our body help us in struggles, tears, and wars, acting as powerful tools. The body craves independence, using words as both fruits and arrows. It's always active, like a watchful hound, and carries the heat of continuous fire, growing with history. The body is a source of inspiration and strength.

General relevance: Human body is powerful. It have great potentiality’. The words are used as weapons. Body uses all its amenities, at all times.

Poem 5 To A Student 

Context: These lines are taken from the poem ‘To A Student’ written by Kamala Wijeratne. In this poem the poet gives a message to the youth. 

Explanation: The poet expresses deep sadness for the victims of wars and conflicts, particularly the racial conflict between the Sinhalese and Tamils. She is urging them to think about society's troubles. The students are scared and unable to face the harsh reality of the world. The noise of guns on the battlefield echoes in their minds, filled with images of blood, flesh, bones, and landmines. The poet wants the students to understand and work towards ending this fear and violence. She refers to historical tragedies like the Hiroshima Bombing, emphasizing the need for a peaceful world where humanity is respected, and violence is rejected. 

General relevance : History teaches lessons. Sometimes it repeats to hit the people in a worst way. So people should learn lesson from the previous incidents of history and try to establish peaceful terms for the good of the society.