Hekko Lesson Solution Worksheet
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1A. Answer the following.
- What does the word ‘Hekko’ mean?
- What are the two teams in the game called?
- How many players are there in each team?
- What do the players in the Aami team do inside the circle?
- Why do you think the Aakho team (Tiger) must say “Joko” when they are caught?
Answer Key
- It means “challenging the tiger.”
- The teams are Aami and Aakho.
- There are 11 players in each team.
- They stay inside the circle by making a human chain.
- “Joko” means surrender.
2B. Think and discuss.
- If you were playing the game Hekko, would you prefer to be in the Aami or Aakho team? Why?
- If you could add a new rule to the game, what would it be? What would be the benefit of the new rule?
Suggested Answers
1. Sample: I would prefer Aami/Aakho because…
2. Sample: I would add a safety rule. It will keep players safe and make the game fair.
3A. Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
- their / there : is a beautiful park in my neighbourhood.
- their / there : They completed work very fast.
- two / too : of my friends participated in the poster-making competition.
- two / too : I was tired after playing.
- through / threw : The bowler the ball towards the batsman.
- through / threw : I can see the clouds my window pane.
- caught / cot : My mother me eating an ice-cream at night.
- caught / cot : I sleep on a when I am at my grandmother’s village.
- right / write : While crossing the road, look to your , then left, then right again and then cross the road.
- right / write : in a neat and legible handwriting.
Answer Key
- there
- their
- two
- too
- threw
- through
- caught
- cot
- right
- Write
4Note to the Teacher
Draw learners’ attention to: similarity in how the words sound, difference in spelling, and difference in meaning.
Teacher Note
Use oral comparison and dictation to help children notice sound, spelling, and meaning differences.
5B. Look at the pictures and write their names.
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Answer Key
1. Stair(s) 2. Tiger 3. Horse 4. Elephant 5. Dove 6. Goat 7. Monkey
6III C. Match the animals with their sound.
| Animal | Sound | Answer Space |
|---|---|---|
| Tiger | roars | |
| Horse | neighs | |
| Elephant | trumpets | |
| Dove | coos | |
| Goat | bleats | |
| Monkey | whoops |
Answer Key
Tiger-roars, Horse-neighs, Elephant-trumpets, Dove-coos, Goat-bleats, Monkey-whoops.
7D. Read the following sentences.
Once upon a time, humans and animals lived together. Aakho declared that the tigers had the first right on all the things. The humans challenged Aakho.
- The underlined words tell us that the events happened some time ago or in the past.
- In past simple tense, you can add -ed to verbs to get this form.
Answer Key
The sentence shows past simple tense. The verbs declared and challenged are in the past form.
8E. Fill in the blanks using -ed.
Last week, we (visit) the park for a while. There were many children in the park. They were playing different games. My mother (point) at the children playing kabbadi. On our way home, my sister (jump) in a puddle and muddied everyone's clothes. I (enjoy) my visit to the park. My sister (want) to go to the pond but I (decide) to stay and watch the game of kabbadi. I (watch) the game for a while and then (join) my mother and sister. There were many fishes in the pond. I (spot) a goldfish and my sister (notice) two tadpoles in the pond.
Answer Key
visited, pointed, jumped, enjoyed, wanted, decided, watched, joined, spotted, noticed.
9Let us Listen
- Seven Stones.
- Kabaddi.
- Gilli Danda.
- Skipping / Hopscotch-style arch game? (The lesson describes a passing-under-the-arch game.)
- Kancha / Marbles.
Answer Key
1. Seven Stones 2. Kabaddi 3. Gilli Danda 4. Passing-under-the-arch game 5. Marbles.
10Let us Speak
Look at the pictures and discuss the games you recognise. Which one is your favourite? Why do you enjoy playing it?
Suggested Answer
Sample: My favourite game is skipping because it is fun, active, and easy to play with friends.
11Let us Write
| Game | |
|---|---|
| Time | |
| Number of players | |
| Material needed | |
| Rules | |
| Foul |
Answer Key
This is an open-ended activity. Sample student responses may vary.
12Let us Explore
Nagaland is a land of festivals. Hornbill is one of the festivals to promote the culture of the state. Find out more about it.
Suggested Answer
Hornbill Festival is a famous cultural festival of Nagaland that showcases dance, music, food, and traditions.
13Common Teacher Answers
What does decide mean? Relate it to decision.
Answer
Decide means to make a choice. A decision is the choice you make.