Marigold and Raindrops
Every poem and story of NCERT’s older English books Marigold and Raindrops, each with its CALP video.
The Story of the Road: NCERT Class 3 English Story (Marigold Unit 6)
Early in the morning, birds, a newspaper boy, a vegetable man and children all try to wake the road. The post has word meanings, questions with answers and practice.
A Watering Rhyme: NCERT Class 4 English Poem (Marigold Unit 7)
When and how should we water flowers? This short rhyme gives two smart tips. This post has word meanings, questions with answers and practice for home.
Don't Tell: NCERT Class 3 English Poem (Marigold Unit 9)
A short poem about a child who is told they are too small, but secretly feels like a giant inside. This post has word meanings, answers and practice.
Granny Granny Please Comb My Hair: NCERT Class 2 Poem, Marigold Unit 9
A warm poem about a little girl whose granny oils and combs her hair with great love and patience. With word meanings, questions with answers and practice.
The Lazy Frog: NCERT Class 5 English Poem (Marigold Unit 5)
A funny poem about Fred, a frog who lies on a log all day and will not help anyone. With word meanings, questions and answers, and practice.
Class Discussion: NCERT Class 5 English Poem (Marigold Unit 6)
A thoughtful poem about Jane, a quiet girl who says little in a class discussion, and her calm reply. This post has word meanings, answers and practice.
Nobody's Friend: NCERT Class 5 English Poem (Marigold Unit 8)
A short poem about two children who will not share, and one who shares everything and becomes a friend. Inside: meanings, questions with answers and practice.
The Naughty Boy: NCERT Class 4 English Poem (Marigold Unit 9)
A playful poem about a naughty boy who runs away to Scotland and finds that everything there is just the same as at home. With meanings, questions and answers, and practice.
How Creatures Move: NCERT Class 3 English Poem (Marigold Unit 10)
A short poem about how a lion, squirrel, fly, seal, worm, monkey and bird move, and how children move too. Inside: meanings, questions with answers and practice.
Books: NCERT Class 4 English Poem (Marigold Unit 8)
A short poem about stepping into a library full of tall, thin books and little fat books with pictures that tell stories. This post has meanings, questions with answers and practice.
What's in the Mailbox: NCERT Class 3 English Poem (Marigold Unit 8)
A short poem about a child who never gets any letters and decides to write some to friends. With meanings, questions and answers, and practice.
The Donkey: NCERT Class 4 English Poem (Marigold Unit 7)
A tiny rhyme about a donkey that won’t move, and why kindness works better than beating. With word meanings, questions with answers and practice.