What a Bird Thought Poem Question & Answers Class 6 NCERT English Poorvi

Get here question and answers of the poem ‘What a Bird Thought” Poem given in Class 6 NCERT English textbook ‘Poorvi’. The answers to Intext-questions are also given. Click here to see more study materials.

Let us do these activities before we read.

1. Look at the picture and discuss what you see in the picture with your teacher and classmates.
Think of a time when you worked hard. What did you do then?

• How did it help you?
• How did it make you feel?

Also, discuss in groups.

Answers:

1. Look at the picture and discuss what you see in the picture with your teacher and classmates.
Ans: I see a tree with birds. There is a baby bird in a nest, another bird sitting on a branch, and a parrot perched lower down the tree.

Think of a time when you worked hard. What did you do then?
(Attempt yourself) Students can reflect on personal experiences where they worked hard on a project, sport, or any task or any exam or test.

• It likely achieve a goal.
• It made feel proud and satisfied.

2. Where are the places you see birds? What do you see the birds doing?
Ans: Birds are often seen in trees, parks, gardens, on buildings, and in the sky. Birds can be seen flying, resting on branches, feeding, or chirping.

3. Do you want to fly like a bird? Why?
Ans: Encourage students to express whether they would enjoy the freedom of flying, as it would allow them to see the world from above and feel free.

4. What does a baby bird think about its world?
Ans: A baby bird might think the world is small, safe, and cozy, much like its nest. This can change as it explores more of the outside world.

5. Read the sentences and replace the underlined words with their correct meanings.

Answer:

Let us discuss

1. Read the poem again. Identify the main idea of each stanza. There are two extra given.

Answers:

• (a) Stanza 3
• (b) Stanza 1
• (d) Stanza 4
• (f) Stanza 2

2. Look at the pictures (a) – (d) and write the matching line from the poem for each.

Answer: Identifying the correct line from the poem for each picture:

• (a): “I lived first in a little house” – refers to the egg.
• (b): “I lived next in a little nest” – shows the bird in the nest with its mother.
• (c): “I said the world is made of leaves” – the bird observes leaves after leaving the nest.
• (d): “At length I flew beyond the tree” – the bird flying out as an adult.

3. Answer the following with a word from the poem and check the answers with your partner.

Answer: (a) ROUND   (b) STRAW   (c) LEAVES   (d) FLEW

Let us think and reflect

1. Write whether the following sentences are True or False.

Answer: (a) True (b) (False)

2. Read the following lines from the poem and answer the questions given below.

(i) Who lived in the nest along with the baby bird?

Ans: The mother bird.

(ii) Complete the following by choosing the correct option.
The bird thought the world was made of straw because
______.

a. it lived in a straw hut
b. its nest was made of straw
c. its mother fed straw to it
d. there was straw all around

Ans: (b) its nest was made of straw

(iii) Which word tells us that the baby bird was warm and comfortable?

Ans: “Nestled”

(i) Why did the bird think the world was made of leaves?

Ans: Because when the bird left its nest, it saw leaves around and thought they made up the world.

(ii) What does the set of words ‘I said’ mean?
     a. flew b. shouted c. spoke d. cried

Ans: (c) spoke

(iii) Fill in the blanks to complete the sentence.
The bird felt that it had been very blind because it could not _ _ _ the leaves from _ n _ _ __ e the nest.

Ans: The bird felt that it had been very blind because it could not s e e the leaves from u n d e r  the nest.

3. Why did the baby bird think that its first world was small, round, and blue?

Answer: The baby bird thought its first world was small, round, and blue because it was living inside the egg, which was shaped like that and had a pale, blue shell.

4. Where did the bird go when it fluttered from its straw nest?

Answer: The bird went outside the nest to explore the surroundings and see what it could find.

5. What quality did the bird say it had, when it flew away?

Answer: The bird said it was ready and fit for grown-up work or “labours” when it flew away.

6. Who do you think were the bird’s neighbours? Why do you think so? Discuss.

Answer: The bird’s neighbours were likely other birds or animals living in nearby trees or the same area. This assumption is based on the bird saying it didn’t know how the world was made, and neither did its neighbours, indicating they were creatures close to it in the environment.

Let us learn

1. Let us write some rhyming words. One has been done for you.

Answer:

2. The poet uses words like ‘pale’, ‘blue’, ‘round’, ‘straw’ and ‘little’ to describe the bird’s nest.
Read a few more describing words.

Answers:

Here are six sentences using the given describing words based on the picture:

• (a) The small nest is hanging from the tree branch.
• (b) The pointed leaves are green and fresh.
• (c) The bird has a thin and brown beak.
• (d) The wooden branch supports the round nest.
• (e) The bird perches on the brown branch.
• (f) The nest is small and surrounded by green leaves.

Let us listen

You will listen to a short poem. As you listen, fill in the missing words. You can listen to the poem more than once. (refer to page 102 for transcript in the book)

Answer:

Let us speak

Speak with your classmates about which bird you would like to be. Include the following points.

• Which bird are you? [I am ……….…….]
• What do you look like? [I am ……….……. in colour. I am a big/small bird. I have ……….…….].
• Where do you live? [I live in ……….……. It is (where) ……….…….]
• What do you do during the day? [ I ……….……. I also ……….…….]
• Do you have any message for humans? [ I want to tell the humans ……….…….]

Answer: Here’s an example of how to fill out this speaking activity:

• Which bird are you? I am an eagle.
• What do you look like? I am brown and white in color. I am a big bird. I have sharp talons and a strong beak.
• Where do you live? I live in the mountains and high cliffs. It is where I can soar above the trees and spot my prey from far away.
• What do you do during the day? I fly high in the sky and look for food. I also perch on tall trees and watch the world below.
• Do you have any message for humans? I want to tell the humans to take care of nature and protect the forests, so birds like me can continue to thrive in the wild.

One more set of examples:

• I am a sparrow.
• I am brown in colour. I am a small bird. I have tiny wings and a short beak.
• I live in a small nest. It is built on the branch of a tree in the park.
• I fly around looking for food. I also chirp happily and play with other sparrows.
• I want to tell the humans to take care of trees and nature so that birds like me have a safe place to live.

Let us write

1. Read how the bird perceived its world. My world was small, round and light blue at first. After that my world was warm and comfortable. It was made of straw. In this world I could only see leaves whenever I stepped out. In the end, my world became big. It had the sky and the earth as a part of it.

Answer: Do yourself

2. Now, discuss with your teacher and classmates how you think the world would look to the following.
(a) a baby  (b) a fish

Answer: Do yourself

3. Now, write five sentences each, for both (a) and (b), in your notebooks. You can take help from the example given in 1.

Answer: Attempt yourself. Here’s an example to help you get started with the writing activity:

(a) A Baby

1. My world is cozy and safe in my crib.
2. My world is full of bright colors and soft sounds.
3. I see faces smiling down at me when I wake up.
4. My world feels warm when I am cuddled.
5. My world is filled with toys that rattle and blankets that keep me snug.

(b) A Fish

1. My world is big and full of water.
2. My world is surrounded by plants swaying in the current.
3. I see other fish swimming around me all the time.
4. My world sparkles when sunlight passes through the water.
5. My world feels safe when I hide in the corals.

Let us explore

1. The bird’s first home was made of a shell. Later its home was among leaves and made of straw.

• Look at your home carefully and make a list of all the materials it is made of.

Ans: List of Materials in Home: Concrete, Bricks, Wood, Glass, Steel, Tiles, Paint, Insulation materials, Cement

• Why do you think our homes are not made of straw?

Ans: Straw is not durable and can be easily damaged. It is not weatherproof and would not protect well against rain, wind, or extreme temperatures. Straw is highly flammable, making it unsafe as a building material.

• If you had to own a home of your choice, what would it look like and what materials would you like to use?

Ans: Dream home: My dream home would be a cozy cottage with large windows and a beautiful garden. I would like to use eco-friendly materials such as sustainable wood, recycled glass, and solar panels. Inside, I would want soft, comfortable furniture and walls painted in warm, inviting colours.

• How is a home different from a house? Discuss with your classmates and teacher.

Ans: Difference is given below:

House: A physical structure where people live.

Home: A place filled with love, warmth, and personal connections, making it special and unique to the people who live there.

• Look at the list of some workers who build houses. Find out the work they do and write, as shown in the example. You can think of other workers and add them too.

Answer:

2. Look at the different kinds of nests and homes the birds make. Have you seen any? Discuss these type of nests with your teacher and classmates.

Answer:

1. Bird’s Nest on a Branch – Made of twigs and leaves, often used by small birds like sparrows.
2. Weaver Bird Nest – Hanging nest, skilfully woven with grasses, often found on slender branches.
3. Hollow Tree Nest – Used by birds like owls; they live in hollow spaces in tree trunks.
4. Leaf Nest – Birds may wrap leaves together to create a hidden nest.