NCERT Q&A of “The Kites” Poem Class 6 NCERT English Textbook ‘Poorvi’

Question and answers of the poem “The Kites’ by Daphne Lister given in Class 6 NCERT Textbook “Poorvi”. You can click here for more class 6 English resources.

Q&A of “The Kites” Poem from Class 6 NCERT English Textbook ‘Poorvi’

Note (Sample Answers): Some questions or exercises may ask for responses and solutions related to personal perspectives and ideas. Students should attempt such questions themselves; however, sample answers are provided for assistance i.e. to help and provide guidance and support in forming and drafting their responses & answers.

Intext-Questions and Answers

Page 141 – Activity Related Questions

Let us do these activities before we read.

1. Answer the following questions and share them with your teacher and classmates.
(a) Have you ever flown a kite or seen someone fly it? Where? When?
(b) Describe the kite—colour(s), shape, design of tail, any other detail.
(c) What did you think when you saw the kite up in the sky?

Answers: (Sample Answers)

(a) Have you ever flown a kite or seen someone fly it? Where? When?

Simple Answer: Yes, I have seen people flying kites. I saw them in the park / on my terrace / during a festival like Makar Sankranti or Basant Panchami. It was a bright and windy day.

(b) Describe the kite—colour(s), shape, design of tail, any other detail.

Simple Answer: The kite was red and blue. It was diamond-shaped with a long, wavy tail. The tail had small paper bows on it. It looked very bright in the sky.

(c) What did you think when you saw the kite up in the sky?

Simple Answer: I felt happy and excited. The kite looked free and playful in the sky. I wished I could fly like a kite too!

2. Search the internet for videos on Kite Festivals and watch them with your teacher and classmates.
(a) Share the things with your teacher that you saw and what the people were doing.
(b) Would you like to participate in this kind of festival? Why?
(c) What kind of kite would you like to fly?

Answers: (Sample Answers)

(a) Share what you saw in the video and what people were doing.

Simple Answer: In the video, I saw many colorful kites in the sky. People were holding the string and making their kites fly higher. Some kites had special shapes like birds and dragons. People looked very happy.

(b) Would you like to participate in this kind of festival? Why?

Simple Answer: Yes! It looks fun. I would love to fly a kite with my friends and see the sky full of colors.

(c) What kind of kite would you like to fly?

Simple Answer: I would like to fly a butterfly-shaped kite. It would be pink and yellow, with a long shiny tail.

3. Look at the picture and complete the sentences. Share your responses with your teacher.

Answers: (Sample Answers)

(a) I can see a kite, birds, and the sky in the picture.
(b) The weather in the picture is windy.
(c) The kite is flying high in the sky.
(d) The child is looking from below.
(e) The tail of the kite has ribbons.

Now, think and answer.
(a) List two more things that you want to add to the picture.
(b) If I were the child, I would _______.
(c) If I were the kite, I would ________ .

Answer:

(a) Two more things to add to the picture:

• Bright sunshine
• A playful dog running nearby

OR

• Rainbow
• More trees and a few kids around

(b) If I were the child, I would laugh and try to run with the kite.

(c) If I were the kite, I would soar freely and touch the clouds.

Textbook Chapter End Exercises of “The Kites” Poem

Page 143 to 150

Let us discuss

1. Read the poem silently. As you read, mark the given statements as True or False.

Answer:

Below are the answers for marking the statements True (T) or False (F) based on the poem “Kite” by Daphne Lister:

2. Complete the following sentences.

(a) The poet says that the kites are like coloured birds –
See the kites fly/Like coloured birds in the sky.
The kites have been compared to b _ _ _ _ because they ____.
(b) The child wishes to be like air – I wish I were small / And as light as air.
The child wishes to be as l _ _ _ t as _ _ . The child wishes this to be able to c _ m __ on a kite and fly.

Answers:

(a) The kites have been compared to birds because they fly high in the sky.

(b) The child wishes to be as light as air. The child wishes this to be able to climb on a kite and fly.

3. Find a set of words from the poem that begin with the same consonant sound.

Answers:

Stanza 1:

• Words: wind-whipped
• Consonant sound: “w”

Stanza 3:

• Words: wild wind
• Consonant sound: “w”

Creating 4 more sets of alliterative words:

1. Tiny twinkling stars
2. Happy hopping hare
3. Soft silken scarf
4. Bright blue balloons

4. In the last stanza, the two words that the poet repeats are __, __ to tell us that the kite is flying _ _ _ y high.

Answer:

In the last stanza, the two words that the poet repeats are “high, high” to tell us that the kite is flying way high.

5. Study each stanza and underline the rhyming words from the end of each line. Also, circle the end words in the stanzas that do not rhyme.

Answer:

Here are the rhyming words from each stanza:

Stanza 1:

• fly – sky ✅ (Rhyming words)

Stanza 2:

• air – there ✅ (Rhyming words)

Stanza 3:

• wings – sings ✅ (Rhyming words)

Stanza 4:

• down – town ✅ (Rhyming words)

Stanza 5:

• stare – air ✅ (Rhyming words)

Since all stanzas have rhyming end words, there are no words to circle (as there are no non-rhyming words at the end of lines).

Let us think and reflect

1. Read the given lines from the poem and answer the following questions.
What fun it would be
To look right down,
Over the park
And the rooftops of town.

(a) Circle the word that does not share the same feeling as ‘fun’: joy, excitement, care, happiness.
(b) Which line tells us that the poet was somewhere above?
(c) Choose the scene the child saw.

Answers:

(a) The word that does not share the same feeling as ‘fun’ is “care” (🔵 Circle care).

(b) The line that tells us that the poet was somewhere above is:
“To look right down,”

(c) Scene III – (The child imagines seeing rooftops from high up in the sky)

2. Answer the following questions.
(a) How does the poet describe the kites in the first two lines?
(b) Why does the child say that they have to climb a tree first to get onto the kite?
(c) What are the songs that the child hears when flying atop the kite?
(d) Why did the people look up at the child and stare? If you looked up and saw that, what feelings would you have?
(e) If you were the kite carrying the child high up in the air, what would you tell them?

Answers:

(a) How does the poet describe the kites in the first two lines?

Ans: The poet says that the kites fly high in the air and look like coloured birds in the sky.

(b) Why does the child say that they have to climb a tree first to get onto the kite?

Ans: The child imagines being small and light. To reach the kite, they think they must climb a tree first before jumping onto it.

(c) What are the songs that the child hears when flying atop the kite?

Ans: The child hears the sound of the wind blowing in the sky. The poet calls it “the songs that the wild wind sings.”

(d) Why did the people look up at the child and stare? If you looked up and saw that, what feelings would you have?

Ans:
The people looked up and stared because they were amazed to see a child flying on a kite.
If I saw that, I would feel surprised, excited, and a little curious!

(e) If you were the kite carrying the child high up in the air, what would you tell them?

Sample Ans: I would say: “Hold on tight! Enjoy the view, but don’t be scared. The sky is a wonderful place!”

Let us learn

1. Look at the picture of the kite and read what some of its parts are named.

Now, complete the given conversation by filling the blanks with some ‘parts of a kite’ words from above.

Answer:

Bina: I love the long yellow tail at the end of my kite. What colour is your kite?

Saroj: My kite’s cover is pink. The spine is black.

Bina: Oh wonderful! My kite line is red. The reel that wraps it is green. I really like it.

Saroj: My kite line is red too. The tip of my kite has a blue nose.

Bina: Beautiful! Let’s go and fly our pretty kite.

2. Let us create a poem using words in a kite!

This is called a cinquain poem. It is a five line poem that describes a person, a place or a thing.
Now, create a cinquain poem yourself on anything you like.

Answers:

We will follow the steps given in the image of the book and form a cinquain poem.

Let’s craft a kite-shaped poem about “Stars“. The steps are given below:

1. Subject Line (Noun): Stars
2. Describe (Two Adjectives): Shimmering, eternal
3. Action (Three Verbs): Twinkling, glowing, guiding
4. Feelings/Description (Two Words): Silently, softly
5. Synonym (One Word): Beacons

Now here is the poem:

Stars

Shimmering, eternal
Twinkling, glowing, guiding
Silently, softly
Beacons

Just for fun here is another such a cinquain poem:

Let’s create a kite-shaped poem about “Trees“. Here’s how it unfolds:

1. Subject Line (Noun): Trees
2. Describe (Two Adjectives): Towering, vibrant
3. Action (Three Verbs): Swaying, shading, sheltering
4. Feelings/Description (Two Words): Peacefully, gracefully
5. Synonym (One Word): Guardians

Trees
Towering, vibrant
Swaying, shading, sheltering
Peacefully, gracefully
Guardians

3. The poet uses the word ‘fly’ and ‘drift’ to tell us about the kite’s movement.

(a) Circle the words that match with the ‘drift’ movement. You can choose more than one word.

Answer:

Here are the words that match with the ‘drift’ movement (you can circle more than one):

• slow
• downward
• round and round
• float

Explanation:

• “Drift” suggests a gentle, unhurried movement, often influenced by wind or water.
• “Float” is similar—light and carried by air/currents.
• “Downward” and “round and round” describe possible drifting paths.
• “Fast” and “quick” do not match because drifting is slow and relaxed.

(b) Study some other words about the kite’s movement and share what type of movement they show. You can look at (a) for the type of movement.

Answer:

Words Describing the Kite’s Movement and Their Meanings:

Key Differences:

• “Drift” = Slow, passive movement (like a leaf in wind).
• “Glide” = Controlled, smooth motion.
• “Dive” & “Swoop” = Fast downward moves.
• “Soar” = Upward, majestic flight.
• “Circle” = Repeated curved path.

Explanation: Key Differences:

• “Drift” = Slow, passive movement (like a leaf in wind).
• “Glide” = Controlled, smooth motion.
• “Dive” & “Swoop” = Fast downward moves.
• “Soar” = Upward, majestic flight.
• “Circle” = Repeated curved path.

4. The poet has used expressions like—
up in the air; look right down; stay up there; stand and stare

(a) Read how these expressions are used in the poem.
(b) In pairs, make sentences using these expressions. Discuss with your teacher and then write in your notebooks.

Answer:

(a) Understanding the expressions in the poem:

• “Up in the air” → The poet describes how kites fly high in the sky.
• “Look right down” → The poet imagines looking down from the sky while flying on a kite.
• “Stay up there” → The poet wishes to remain in the sky like a kite.
• “Stand and stare” → The people below look up in amazement at the flying child.

(b) Sentences using these expressions:

Here are example sentences using the expressions from the poem:

1. Up in the air – The balloons went up in the air as the children released them.
2. Look right down – From the tall building, I could look right down at the cars on the road.
3. Stay up there – The monkey climbed the tree and decided to stay up there for a long time.
4. Stand and stare – We could only stand and stare as the magician performed his amazing tricks.

Let us listen

Listen about the Kite Festival in India. As you listen, circle the words that are not correct. Then, listen again and write the correct words. (refer to page 163 for transcript)
(a) Kite Festival is celebrated during the month of June.
(b) The International Kite Festival is named Uttarayan in Eastern India.
(c) Uttarayan is mainly celebrated in Gujarat, but also in Maharashtra and Telangana.
(d) During the Kite Festival, we can see kites of different shapes, sizes and colours.
(e) In Karnataka, the Tourism Department organises the kite festival every year.
(f) The Punjab region celebrates Basant Panchami and Baisakhi by flying kites.
(g) People of India also enjoy flying kites on Earth Day.

Answer:

Here are the incorrect words (in bold letters) and their corrected versions based on the transcript:

(a) ❌ Kite Festival is celebrated during the month of June.
✅ Correct: Kite Festival is celebrated during the month of January.

(b) ❌ The International Kite Festival is named Uttarayan in Eastern India.
✅ Correct: The International Kite Festival is named Uttarayan in Western India.

(c) ❌ Uttarayan is mainly celebrated in Gujarat, but also in Maharashtra and Telangana.
✅ Correct: Uttarayan is mainly celebrated in Gujarat, but also in Rajasthan and Telangana.

(d) ✅ During the Kite Festival, we can see kites of different shapes, sizes and colours. (No correction needed)

(e) ❌ In Karnataka, the Tourism Department organises the kite festival every year.
✅ Correct: In Karnataka, the Tourism Department organises the kite festival once each year.

(f) ✅ The Punjab region celebrates Basant Panchami and Baisakhi by flying kites. (No correction needed)

(g) ❌ People of India also enjoy flying kites on Earth Day.
✅ Correct: People of India also enjoy flying kites on Independence Day.

Let us speak

Share a kite-flying experience with your classmates. If you have not flown a kite yet, share an experience of watching kites fly. Give details— Where? When? Why? How? Speak in complete sentences.

Answer: Sample Answer

Here’s a sample kite-flying experience that students can use as an example:

My Kite-Flying Experience

I flew a kite for the first time on Makar Sankranti last year. I went to the terrace of my house with my family. The sky was full of colourful kites, and I was very excited!

At first, my father helped me hold the kite and pull the string. The wind was strong, and my kite rose high in the sky. I felt so happy watching it dance with the wind. My friends were also flying kites nearby, and we had a friendly competition.

After some time, another kite cut my kite’s string, and it floated away. I felt a little sad but enjoyed watching others fly their kites. It was a fun and joyful day!

A shorter Answer:

I flew a kite on Makar Sankranti from my terrace. My father helped me hold the string and fly it high in the sky. I was very happy to see it dance with the wind.

My friends were also flying kites. We had lots of fun! After some time, another kite cut my kite’s string, and it floated away. I felt a little sad but enjoyed watching the colourful kites in the sky.

It was a wonderful day! 😊

Let us write

1. Imagine yourself as a kite. In pairs, first discuss all the following hints.

• What shape of kite are you? What colours do you have? What other parts of yourself are you happy about?
• Where are you? Who do you belong to? What activities do you do? Who are your friends?
• Do you have any message for humans?

2. Now, write a paragraph of about 100 words, with the title—I am a Kite.

Answer: Sample Answer

Here’s a Sample kite’s story that students can use as an example:

I Am a Kite!

Hello! I am a big diamond-shaped kite with bright red, yellow, and blue colours. I have a long, flowing tail that dances in the wind. I love my strong string that helps me fly high!

I belong to a little boy who flies me from his terrace. I soar high in the sky, playing with other kites. The wind is my best friend, and I feel free and happy when I fly!

But sometimes, I get cut by other kites and fall to the ground. It makes me sad when people throw kites away after festivals.

🌟 My message to humans: “Fly kites with joy, but please don’t leave broken kites on trees and roads. Keep nature clean!”

Another Sample Answer:

I Am a Happy Kite!

Hello, friends! 🎉 I am a big, diamond-shaped kite with red, yellow, and blue stripes. My long, curly tail waves as I dance in the sky! I love feeling the wind push me higher and higher.

I belong to a happy little boy who loves to fly me on his terrace. I race with other kites and twirl in the air. The clouds are my playground, and the wind is my best friend!

But oh no! 😟 Sometimes, another kite cuts my string, and I fall down. I feel sad when I see kites stuck in trees or left on the roads after the festival.

🌟 My message to humans: “Fly me high, have fun, but please don’t forget to clean up broken kites!”

Let us explore

1. The mention of kites exists in ancient Indian texts. It can be found in the poetry of the thirteenth-century Marathi saint and poet, Namadeva. In his poems or gathas, he called a kite a gudi, and there is a mention that the kites were made from kaagad (paper).

2. Have a look at some of the different types of kites. Choose which one is commonly seen.

Answers:

The diamond-shaped kite is the most commonly seen type. It is classic, easy to make, and popular for beginners.

(a) Steps to Make a Kite

✂ Materials Needed:
🔹 Colored paper (kite paper or thin plastic)
🔹 Two thin sticks (one long, one short)
🔹 Glue or tape
🔹 String
🔹 Scissors
🔹 A long ribbon (for the tail)

🪁 Steps:
1️⃣ Make a cross – Place the shorter stick horizontally across the longer stick. Tie them together in the middle.
2️⃣ Cut the kite shape – Place the frame on the paper and cut around it, leaving extra paper at the edges.
3️⃣ Attach the frame – Fold the extra paper over the sticks and glue or tape it.
4️⃣ Make a tail – Attach a ribbon or strips of paper to the bottom of the kite.
5️⃣ Tie the string – Make a small hole near the center and tie the flying string securely.
6️⃣ Decorate your kite! 🎨

(b) Make Your Own Kite

Students can follow these steps at home and bring their kites to school!

(c) Write a Message on Your Kite

Some ideas:
✨ “Happy Independence Day!”
✨ “Fly High and Shine!”
✨ “Save Nature, Save the Sky!”
✨ “Dream Big Like a Kite!”