Bhagvad Gita- Verbattle Debate Speech
Good day. My name is Tristan Stamets and I represent Inventure Academy. I will be debating the topic the “Bhagvad Gita is for Old People.” I shall speak against this motion.
Humanity is blessed with a few great books and stories, passed along through generations because of their eternal values. The Bhagwad Gita is one of these gifts of ancient and time-tested wisdom. It is the jewel of the great epic the Mahabharata.
The Gita’s core message lies in the conversation between Lord Krishna and the Pandava prince Arjun. Arjun hesitates to fulfill his duty as a warrior on the eve of the great battle of Kurukshetra between the Pandava and Kaurava clans. He says he would rather not fight than gain victory at the expense of causing mass bloodshed. Lord Krishna counsels him: Just perform your duty, without lusting for victory or agonizing about defeat.
This story is old, to be sure. But its wisdom and relevance is not confined simply to old people. Rather, the wisdom of the Bhagwad Gita is relevant to everyone. Truth, justice, honor, duty – the values discussed in the Gita still matter as ideals in our society today.
We gain valuable insight into our Indian heritage by reading how Krishna taught Arjun. His golden words can be an aid in everyone’s journey to success. Arjun may represent a doubtful and harrowed youth, struggling to live life, and Krishna may be a kind but firm mentor, who instructs him on how to be a good and righteous person.
Modern India still values the ideals of the Gita. In our legal courts, people take an oath to tell the truth with their right hand placed on a copy of the Bhagvad Gita.
If our political leaders actually followed the lessons of the Gita, by walking on the path of duty, India would be a model of good governance.
Arjun’s struggle to find his place and purpose in the world is an inspiration to all of us today. The Gita can offer us guidance in our individual journeys. This is especially relevant for young people, who face many choices in this fast-paced age of globalization.
Didn’t the Nike shoe company re-state the message of the Gita when it came up with its trendy slogan: “Just Do It!”? Does this message sound like it is outdated, or only fit for old people?
The Gita’s message is universal and timeless. It is relevant for both old and young. It is relevant to everyone in the world, in any country, in any era.
Tristan Stamets,
Grade 8
Moonwalking into History
Michael Jackson’s death shook the world. But it probably afflicted the Michael Jackson of India the most.
Prabhu Deva, inappropriately called “Benny Lava” after his English adaptation of one of his hit songs on the Internet.
Prabhu Deva must be one of his most devoted fans, he quotes:
“Michael Jackson is one of the biggest reasons for me to be the dancer that I am today. He inspired me like nobody else and I am shocked by his death.”
“People here do refer to me as the Michael Jackson of India, but I don’t know how to react to it. It doesn’t matter anymore given that he is dead now.
I still recall the time I got to spend with him when I met him in Mumbai. It happened, thanks to the efforts of Anupam Kher. We couldn’t talk much, nor did I get to perform on stage with him.
Yet, it is one of the most memorable days of my life”
I believe that for all his status problems, he was the world’s biggest prodigy for wannabes.
Tristan Stamets
Grade 8
Media POD
The Inventure Academy blog is where you get to know all the latest happenings and events at the school and beyond, and where you can make your voice heard.
Friday, July 24, 2009
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Grade 7 -Students Portfolio
Water
Splash!
When I go into the sea,
I feel tiny air bubbles rushing up.
Their power is over; it has gone to another element.
An element that cannot break apart in the
Strongest wind,
An element that can quench even the
Hottest fire,
An element that can break apart the
Strongest earth,
An element that has no more, only equal.
Life cannot go on without it,
But we have endless supply..
But we pay for that supply.
In other words, we pay for life.
But other people,
They are forced to waste their life for life.
To spend their whole day to get water.
But in vain,
For dozens die a day from disease and drought.
But there is a cure.
A cure that has been possible for years but never
Has been done.
Until. Now.
A group of people have realized the true weapon;
Not for war,
But for water.
Not for ourselves,
But for life.
Not for fame,
But for earth.
Not for money,
Not for mankind,
Not for anything or anyone
But for all,
In other words;
Nature.
Parthiv Shah
Grade 7
Applying Learning in Grade 7
In Middle School, the focus on inquiry-based learning continues, as does parallel in-depth explorations of subjects. Assessments are not based merely on subject knowledge, but also on skills of research, organisation, presentation and application.
English Literature
Through Macbeth, we are taught to write scripts. We begin with the investigation of King Duncan’s murder, where a list of suspects needs to be interviewed. I discover that Macbeth and Lady Macbeth are both liars!
Physics
Our project, to build a Solar Cooker, throws up so many questions: we realise how we take energy and fuels for granted. Have we thought about how long it will last, or even where it comes from? We watched the movie, An Inconvenient Truth. Everyone should see it!
Chemistry
We’re looking at acids and bases in nature today. So beetroot, tea, and lemon are being put to the test. The question is: how can Nature’s wonders be tapped to identify the acidic and basic nature of substances? I can’t wait to get home and create my own “pH solution” in the kitchen!
Biology
Chlorophyll is seriously fascinating. Do plants really need it for photosynthesis? How do we prove that it is the green parts of the leaf that actually make sugars? What about variegated leaves? Do they produce sugars only in the green sections? And then we learn about the starch test.
History
An excerpt from my journal describing the splendours of Vijayanagara, in the persona of Nicolo Conti, the famous traveller and historian:
“I am Nicolo Conti. I’ve just returned to the court in Vijayanagara, from visiting the very beautiful Vitthala Temple in Hampi. The musical pillars there are truly unique. I marvel at the genius of the creators of this wonder, and hope to visit it again, soon.”
Math
The teacher distributes two square-shaped pieces (one big and the other small) and two rectangles of paper to each of us. Assuming the sides of the big square are ‘a’ and the small square are ‘b’, and the rectangles have one side as b & the other side as a, we’re asked to find out the area. We arrive at this formula: (a+b)2!
Physical Education
I’m really looking forward to PE today. We warm up by doing coordinated sprints and stretches, then practice shooting hoops for a little while. It’s not game time yet, but today I heard the coach say we’re to focus on lay-ups!
PODS
The Media Pod is just great! Today, one of the city’s best known editors talked to us about how he got into journalism, and told us about some of the life-changing incidents he’d witnessed. We’re going to be looking at media from different angles – as a reporter, an editor, a cameraperson... wow!!
Splash!
When I go into the sea,
I feel tiny air bubbles rushing up.
Their power is over; it has gone to another element.
An element that cannot break apart in the
Strongest wind,
An element that can quench even the
Hottest fire,
An element that can break apart the
Strongest earth,
An element that has no more, only equal.
Life cannot go on without it,
But we have endless supply..
But we pay for that supply.
In other words, we pay for life.
But other people,
They are forced to waste their life for life.
To spend their whole day to get water.
But in vain,
For dozens die a day from disease and drought.
But there is a cure.
A cure that has been possible for years but never
Has been done.
Until. Now.
A group of people have realized the true weapon;
Not for war,
But for water.
Not for ourselves,
But for life.
Not for fame,
But for earth.
Not for money,
Not for mankind,
Not for anything or anyone
But for all,
In other words;
Nature.
Parthiv Shah
Grade 7
Applying Learning in Grade 7
In Middle School, the focus on inquiry-based learning continues, as does parallel in-depth explorations of subjects. Assessments are not based merely on subject knowledge, but also on skills of research, organisation, presentation and application.
English Literature
Through Macbeth, we are taught to write scripts. We begin with the investigation of King Duncan’s murder, where a list of suspects needs to be interviewed. I discover that Macbeth and Lady Macbeth are both liars!
Physics
Our project, to build a Solar Cooker, throws up so many questions: we realise how we take energy and fuels for granted. Have we thought about how long it will last, or even where it comes from? We watched the movie, An Inconvenient Truth. Everyone should see it!
Chemistry
We’re looking at acids and bases in nature today. So beetroot, tea, and lemon are being put to the test. The question is: how can Nature’s wonders be tapped to identify the acidic and basic nature of substances? I can’t wait to get home and create my own “pH solution” in the kitchen!
Biology
Chlorophyll is seriously fascinating. Do plants really need it for photosynthesis? How do we prove that it is the green parts of the leaf that actually make sugars? What about variegated leaves? Do they produce sugars only in the green sections? And then we learn about the starch test.
History
An excerpt from my journal describing the splendours of Vijayanagara, in the persona of Nicolo Conti, the famous traveller and historian:
“I am Nicolo Conti. I’ve just returned to the court in Vijayanagara, from visiting the very beautiful Vitthala Temple in Hampi. The musical pillars there are truly unique. I marvel at the genius of the creators of this wonder, and hope to visit it again, soon.”
Math
The teacher distributes two square-shaped pieces (one big and the other small) and two rectangles of paper to each of us. Assuming the sides of the big square are ‘a’ and the small square are ‘b’, and the rectangles have one side as b & the other side as a, we’re asked to find out the area. We arrive at this formula: (a+b)2!
Physical Education
I’m really looking forward to PE today. We warm up by doing coordinated sprints and stretches, then practice shooting hoops for a little while. It’s not game time yet, but today I heard the coach say we’re to focus on lay-ups!
PODS
The Media Pod is just great! Today, one of the city’s best known editors talked to us about how he got into journalism, and told us about some of the life-changing incidents he’d witnessed. We’re going to be looking at media from different angles – as a reporter, an editor, a cameraperson... wow!!
Grade 6-Students Portfolio
Stormbreaker
Author: Anthony Horowitz
Alex Rider never knew his parents and was brought up by his uncle, Ian Rider. Alex was told that Ian Rider was a banker and as you probably know, 3:00 a.m. is not a good time to be woken up, but who can blame the authorities when Ian suddenly dies in a car crash? The mystery of the bullet holes on the side of his car seen at the funeral brings Alex’s attention to the Royal and General Bank, where his uncle works. It turns out that the bank is nothing but a cover for MI6! Confused and reluctant, Alex is blackmailed into accepting the mission that killed Ian. Herod Sayle has developed a new branch of computers called Stormbreakers and he’s been acting as though he’s got something to hide. MI6 has reason to believe he is responsible for the death of Ian Rider and Alex has got nothing but a bunch of cool gadgets to defeat Sayle. Can he find out what’s wrong with the Stormbreakers, or will his first mission be his last?
KARAN ABROL
Grade 6 Sec A
Solar Eclipse-Sunny Boy's Peekaboooooo
The solar eclipse of 22nd July 2009 is a memorable one as it was the longest total solar eclipse during the 21st century, not to be surpassed until June 2132. It lasted a maximum of 6 minutes and 39 seconds off the coast of South east Asia, attracting tourist interest in Eastern China, India and Nepal. Totality was visible in many large cities, including, Bhopal, Varanasi, Patna, Guwahati, in India and Wuxi, Huzhou, Suzhou, Jiaxing Shanghai, in China. According to NASA, the Japanese island Kitaio Jima was predicted to have the best viewing conditions featuring both longer viewing time (being the closest point of land to the point of greatest eclipse) and lower cloud cover statistics than all of continental Asia.
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The Sun sends harmful rays down to Earth also. The ozone layer protects us from it.Since global warming; the ozone layer has grown lesser and lesser. We need a new sort of protection. Even the sun has its sensitive areas. Dark spots, some as large as 50,000 miles in diameter, move across sun, contracting and expanding as they as they go. These strange and powerful phenomena are known as sunspots and are black in colour. Ok, actually the sun has a magnetic field that is twisted around inside the sun as it spins. There are places on the sun where this magnetic field rises up from below the sun's surface and pokes through, creating sunspots. Sunspots are magnetic and often have a north and South Pole like a magnet. They come and go over the surface of the sun and last from a few days to a few weeks.
Now, back to the question of how to protect ourselves from these rays. Any guesses? Well the right answer is to use… Nirma Washing Powder!!! Uh… sorry! Burma Washing Powder. If it’s not a washing powder what else could it be? Oh!! I got it. It’s Sunny Side Sunflower Suntastic Sunnylicious Sunscreen. That was a mouthful! Sunny Side Sunfo, Sunny Side Sunfd, Sunny Side Sunfle …oops. This sunscreen comes in 5 different flavors which are: poached egg, rotten egg, omlette, hot dog, barbequed eggplant and our most popular Barbie girl! It has 1000 SPF and more. Barbie theme song not included. Ultraviolet violet rays can be covered with extra Barbie Pink Platinum! Hope you enjoy it but if you have sensitive skin … conditions apply. I’d tell you what happened to the last guy but that would ruin my business. See you later!
Anusha Ramji
Grade 6 A
Media POD
The Tasmanian Wolf
The last Tasmanian Tiger, or Thylacine, known to have existed died in the Hobart Zoo, in Tasmania, Australia, on September 7th, 1936. Despite being the last of its kind, the animal (named “Benjamin”) likely died due to neglect after being locked out of its sheltered quarters during extreme weather.
Although commonly referred to as ‘tigers’, and despite having the look of a canine, the Thylacine isn’t remotely related to cats or dogs. Rather, it was the largest carnivorous marsupial of modern times, meaning it carried its young in a pouch. Its closest living relative is the Tasmanian Devil.
The biggest cause of their extinction in the wild was a massive hunting campaign instituted by the Tasmanian government from 1888 to 1909, justified because the Thylacines were believed to be a threat to sheep and hens. The last known wild Tasmanian Tiger was killed by a farmer named Wilf Batty in 1930, after spotting the animal around his hen house.
The Quagga
The Quagga was a unique variety of Plains Zebra, marked by having stripes only on the front of its body, with hair color transitioning toward a light brown or tan along its rear and underbelly, until becoming white along its legs. This picture represents the only Quagga ever to have been photographed alive, taken at the London Zoo in 1870.
Its unique hide made the Quagga a target for hunters and poachers, and the last known wild Quagga was probably killed in the late 1870’s. The species went extinct on August 12th, 1883, when the last specimen died at a zoo in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
The Passenger Pigeon
The story of the Passenger Pigeon is one of the most tragic extinction stories in modern times. As recently as around 200 years ago they weren’t anywhere near extinction. In fact, they were actually the most common bird in North America, and some reports counted single flocks numbering in the billions.
During some migrations, the flocks flying overhead would stretch for over a mile and could take several hours to pass. It would have been impossible to imagine a North American skyline without them. Yet somehow the species went from being one of the most abundant birds in the world to extinction in only about 100 years. What happened?
Colonial hunters happened. The pigeon meat was commercialized and recognized as cheap food, especially for slaves and the poor, which led to a catastrophic hunting campaign on a massive scale. Furthermore, due to the large size of their flocks, the birds were seen as a threat to farmers. In fact, in 1703 the Catholic bishop of Quebec actually excommunicated the entire species.
The last known Passenger Pigeon, named “Martha”, died in captivity on September 1st, 1914, in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1896, the last flock of 250,000 birds were slaughtered by hunters despite the knowledge that it was the last flock of that size left.
The Golden Toad
The first recorded account of the Golden Toad was by herpetologist Jay Savage in 1966, and the last sighting of the species was made in 1989. The toad, showcased by its brilliant golden orange colorization, was native to the tropical cloud forests which surround Monteverde, Costa Rica.
Their extinction symbolizes a large scale decline in amphibian numbers worldwide over the last several decades, which has likely been caused by global warming and climate change. Australian biologist , Tim Flannery has described the extinction of the Golden Toad to be the first demise of a species due primarily to global warming.
Anusha Ramji
Grade 6A
Media Pod
Author: Anthony Horowitz
Alex Rider never knew his parents and was brought up by his uncle, Ian Rider. Alex was told that Ian Rider was a banker and as you probably know, 3:00 a.m. is not a good time to be woken up, but who can blame the authorities when Ian suddenly dies in a car crash? The mystery of the bullet holes on the side of his car seen at the funeral brings Alex’s attention to the Royal and General Bank, where his uncle works. It turns out that the bank is nothing but a cover for MI6! Confused and reluctant, Alex is blackmailed into accepting the mission that killed Ian. Herod Sayle has developed a new branch of computers called Stormbreakers and he’s been acting as though he’s got something to hide. MI6 has reason to believe he is responsible for the death of Ian Rider and Alex has got nothing but a bunch of cool gadgets to defeat Sayle. Can he find out what’s wrong with the Stormbreakers, or will his first mission be his last?
KARAN ABROL
Grade 6 Sec A
Solar Eclipse-Sunny Boy's Peekaboooooo
The solar eclipse of 22nd July 2009 is a memorable one as it was the longest total solar eclipse during the 21st century, not to be surpassed until June 2132. It lasted a maximum of 6 minutes and 39 seconds off the coast of South east Asia, attracting tourist interest in Eastern China, India and Nepal. Totality was visible in many large cities, including, Bhopal, Varanasi, Patna, Guwahati, in India and Wuxi, Huzhou, Suzhou, Jiaxing Shanghai, in China. According to NASA, the Japanese island Kitaio Jima was predicted to have the best viewing conditions featuring both longer viewing time (being the closest point of land to the point of greatest eclipse) and lower cloud cover statistics than all of continental Asia.
Sunvertisement-Flame estates-Residential complex for sale.............
Flame estates
Flame Estates is now open to all of you who don’t mind the burn or the funky smoke smell can now reside on flame estates (Located on the scorching hot sun)! You can stay in any of the nine Regions of the sun called the Core, Radiative zone , Convective zone , Photosphere , Chromosphere , Corona , Sunspot , Granules & Prominence . The Corona is for those who like to party, with its bright lights it’s the perfect discoteque. The core is for those who would rather have an indoor Sauna toning your skin pink. Our whole estate, every single acre of it, is run by solar power. Flame estates includes barbeques, jacuzzis, spas, you name it! Join us at flame estates. Caution: Moving to flame estates can cause serious burns so use scorchin Savers insurance! Money in your pockets are not covered and can easily be burnt!
Sunny Side Sunflower Suntastic Sunnylicious Sunscreen!
The Sun sends harmful rays down to Earth also. The ozone layer protects us from it.Since global warming; the ozone layer has grown lesser and lesser. We need a new sort of protection. Even the sun has its sensitive areas. Dark spots, some as large as 50,000 miles in diameter, move across sun, contracting and expanding as they as they go. These strange and powerful phenomena are known as sunspots and are black in colour. Ok, actually the sun has a magnetic field that is twisted around inside the sun as it spins. There are places on the sun where this magnetic field rises up from below the sun's surface and pokes through, creating sunspots. Sunspots are magnetic and often have a north and South Pole like a magnet. They come and go over the surface of the sun and last from a few days to a few weeks.
Now, back to the question of how to protect ourselves from these rays. Any guesses? Well the right answer is to use… Nirma Washing Powder!!! Uh… sorry! Burma Washing Powder. If it’s not a washing powder what else could it be? Oh!! I got it. It’s Sunny Side Sunflower Suntastic Sunnylicious Sunscreen. That was a mouthful! Sunny Side Sunfo, Sunny Side Sunfd, Sunny Side Sunfle …oops. This sunscreen comes in 5 different flavors which are: poached egg, rotten egg, omlette, hot dog, barbequed eggplant and our most popular Barbie girl! It has 1000 SPF and more. Barbie theme song not included. Ultraviolet violet rays can be covered with extra Barbie Pink Platinum! Hope you enjoy it but if you have sensitive skin … conditions apply. I’d tell you what happened to the last guy but that would ruin my business. See you later!
Anusha Ramji
Grade 6 A
Media POD
The Tasmanian Wolf
The last Tasmanian Tiger, or Thylacine, known to have existed died in the Hobart Zoo, in Tasmania, Australia, on September 7th, 1936. Despite being the last of its kind, the animal (named “Benjamin”) likely died due to neglect after being locked out of its sheltered quarters during extreme weather.
Although commonly referred to as ‘tigers’, and despite having the look of a canine, the Thylacine isn’t remotely related to cats or dogs. Rather, it was the largest carnivorous marsupial of modern times, meaning it carried its young in a pouch. Its closest living relative is the Tasmanian Devil.
The biggest cause of their extinction in the wild was a massive hunting campaign instituted by the Tasmanian government from 1888 to 1909, justified because the Thylacines were believed to be a threat to sheep and hens. The last known wild Tasmanian Tiger was killed by a farmer named Wilf Batty in 1930, after spotting the animal around his hen house.
The Quagga
The Quagga was a unique variety of Plains Zebra, marked by having stripes only on the front of its body, with hair color transitioning toward a light brown or tan along its rear and underbelly, until becoming white along its legs. This picture represents the only Quagga ever to have been photographed alive, taken at the London Zoo in 1870.
Its unique hide made the Quagga a target for hunters and poachers, and the last known wild Quagga was probably killed in the late 1870’s. The species went extinct on August 12th, 1883, when the last specimen died at a zoo in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
The Passenger Pigeon
The story of the Passenger Pigeon is one of the most tragic extinction stories in modern times. As recently as around 200 years ago they weren’t anywhere near extinction. In fact, they were actually the most common bird in North America, and some reports counted single flocks numbering in the billions.
During some migrations, the flocks flying overhead would stretch for over a mile and could take several hours to pass. It would have been impossible to imagine a North American skyline without them. Yet somehow the species went from being one of the most abundant birds in the world to extinction in only about 100 years. What happened?
Colonial hunters happened. The pigeon meat was commercialized and recognized as cheap food, especially for slaves and the poor, which led to a catastrophic hunting campaign on a massive scale. Furthermore, due to the large size of their flocks, the birds were seen as a threat to farmers. In fact, in 1703 the Catholic bishop of Quebec actually excommunicated the entire species.
The last known Passenger Pigeon, named “Martha”, died in captivity on September 1st, 1914, in Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1896, the last flock of 250,000 birds were slaughtered by hunters despite the knowledge that it was the last flock of that size left.
The Golden Toad
The first recorded account of the Golden Toad was by herpetologist Jay Savage in 1966, and the last sighting of the species was made in 1989. The toad, showcased by its brilliant golden orange colorization, was native to the tropical cloud forests which surround Monteverde, Costa Rica.
Their extinction symbolizes a large scale decline in amphibian numbers worldwide over the last several decades, which has likely been caused by global warming and climate change. Australian biologist , Tim Flannery has described the extinction of the Golden Toad to be the first demise of a species due primarily to global warming.
Anusha Ramji
Grade 6A
Media Pod
Grade 5-Students Portfolio
Inter-Disciplinary Learning in Grade 5 This term, Grade 5 is going to reap the benefits of inter-disciplinary learning by exploring Egypt and all things Egyptian in English, History, Geography, and Art! Team teaching is great, because it encourages your child to explore connections and think laterally. Children are also encouraged to get in to a state of Flow, where they are so focused on the activity that time and the environment cease to exist.
History
History teaches us about the grandeur of the Egyptian civilisation. It was an age of thinkers and philosophers, a time in which people were far ahead of their Western counterparts, in science, in religion, in social structures and everyday values.
Geography
We trace the journey of the Nile, from its source to its beautiful, fan-shaped Delta, learning about the silt-rich alluvial soil, and how the Egyptians planned their crops in preparation for yearly floods.
Science
We study the constellations as a part of the astronomy that would have been introduced by the Egyptians. We also discuss the impact, big and small, of stars on our lives. When we finish, the list is exhaustive, and we realise how important astronomy must have been to the ancient Egyptians.
English
We code the symbols in the Hieroglyphs to the letters of our English alphabet, and start a small journal in the persona of a Pharaoh, an accountant, a farmer, a mason, a cat… all written in that amazing pictographic form.
Art
We use paper cutters and old pencils to create styluses, to be able to reproduce the Hieroglyphics found all over the tombs and pyramids of the Egyptian civilisation. Some of us make portraits, and others, scenes from the desert and the building of the pyramids. One group is busy designing masks of the Pharaohs.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Grade 4-Students Portfolios
A shadow in the sky
There is a shadow in the sky,
Floating up, up so high,
I want to touch it,
It’s so, so high,
I want to get the shadow up in the sky,
Then I wondered whose shadow it was,
Very long like a buttercup,
I took a ladder to the clouds
But I still couldn’t touch a dainty cloud,
I still wanted to touch the shadow in the sky,
The shadow up, up so high.
By Samhita Ramji,
Grade 4B
Village
The people in the village are very kind
If someone hits them, they don’t mind
The people in the city, oh! What a pity!
They are always trying to be witty
In the village there is more greenery
And much better scenery
The people in the city might be rich
But there’s noise at the highest pitch
So the village is the best
If you want you can come and test.
- Rasika
Grade 4B
There is a shadow in the sky,
Floating up, up so high,
I want to touch it,
It’s so, so high,
I want to get the shadow up in the sky,
Then I wondered whose shadow it was,
Very long like a buttercup,
I took a ladder to the clouds
But I still couldn’t touch a dainty cloud,
I still wanted to touch the shadow in the sky,
The shadow up, up so high.
By Samhita Ramji,
Grade 4B
Village
The people in the village are very kind
If someone hits them, they don’t mind
The people in the city, oh! What a pity!
They are always trying to be witty
In the village there is more greenery
And much better scenery
The people in the city might be rich
But there’s noise at the highest pitch
So the village is the best
If you want you can come and test.
- Rasika
Grade 4B
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