NCERT Solutions for Class 6 english Chapter 2: The Raven and the Fox

Let us speak (Page 18)

Narrate the poem in the form of a story. Give a different ending to the story. You may begin like this:
This is a story about a clever fox named Reynard and Mr Raven. One day…
Answer:
This is a story about a clever fox named Reynard and Mr. Raven. One day, Mr. Raven was perched upon a limb of a tree, holding a tasty morsel in his great big beak. Reynard the Fox, always on the lookout for an easy meal, looked up at Mr. Raven and decided to use his wits to get the morsel.

“Sir Raven, you are a handsome bird,” said Reynard in admiring tones. “Such feathers! If you would only sing, the birds of these woods would call you King.”

Flattered by the fox’s words and eager to show off, Mr. Raven forgot that his voice was just a croak. He opened his beak in his foolish pride and down fell the morsel that Reynard had been eyeing. The fox quickly snapped it up and laughed. “Ha-ha! And now you know, ignore sweet words that make you glow. Pride, my friend, is rather unwise; I’m sure this teaching is quite a surprise.”

However, this time, the story takes a different turn. Instead of sulking in embarrassment, Mr. Raven realized his mistake and decided to act differently. He flew down to Reynard and said, “You may have tricked me once, Reynard, but it won’t happen again. How about we share the food instead?”

Reynard, surprised by Mr. Raven’s unexpected reaction, thought for a moment and then agreed. “Very well, Mr. Raven. Let’s share the food.”

From that day on, Mr. Raven and Reynard became unlikely friends. They learned to share and look out for each other, understanding that cleverness and kindness can go hand in hand. Mr. Raven also became wiser and never let pride cloud his judgment again.

Let us write (Page 18)

Now, write the story you narrated in the form of a conversation.
(Remember to write only the actions for the Raven as he has food in his mouth and does not speak.)
You may begin like this.
Reynard: Good morning, Mr Raven! You seem to be awake so early!
(Mr Raven just nods his head)
Reynard: Oh, Mr Raven, you look…
Answer:
Reynard: Good morning, Mr. Raven! You seem to be awake so early!
(Mr. Raven just nods his head)

Reynard: Oh, Mr. Raven, you look so handsome today! Your feathers are simply magnificent.
(Mr. Raven puffs up his chest proudly)

Reynard: You know, with such beautiful feathers, you must have a lovely singing voice. If you would only sing, the birds of these woods would surely call you King.
(Mr. Raven, feeling proud, opens his beak to sing. The morsel falls to the ground, and Reynard quickly grabs it.)

Reynard: Ha-ha! And now you know, ignore sweet words that make you glow. Pride, my friend, is rather unwise; I’m sure this teaching is quite a surprise.
(Mr. Raven looks embarrassed but then has an idea. He flies down to Reynard and looks at him expectantly.)

Reynard: What’s this, Mr. Raven? Do you have something to say?
(Mr. Raven points to the morsel and then to himself and Reynard, trying to indicate sharing.)

Reynard: You want to share the food? Hmm, that’s an interesting proposal.
(Mr. Raven nods eagerly)

Reynard: Very well, Mr. Raven. Let’s share the food. It seems we both can learn something from each other.
(Mr. Raven and Reynard sit together, sharing the morsel. They both realize that cleverness and kindness can coexist and from that day on, they become friends.)

Let us explore (Page 19)

Origami is the art of folding objects out of paper to create both two-dimensional and three-dimensional objects.
Let us make stick puppets and enact the poem. You may take the help of the pictures given below.

Note: You may use the puppets while narrating the story.
Answer:
For students to do on their own.