How the Camel got his Hump
Class 8 KV, DPS Etc.
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This is a moral and comprehension-based literature lesson, focusing on understanding the fable’s narrative, its themes, and the moral implications of laziness and responsibility.
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The Consequences of Laziness: Lessons from Kipling's Fable
More Questions For Practice
Questions and answers from the story
1. Can this story be factually true?
2. What, according to you, is the story about?
Consider the following:
(i) How the world began.
(ii) Why everyone should do his/her share of work seriously.
(iii) How animals are important to humans.
(iv) How the camel got his hump.
3. What did you do over the weekend? Were you generally active or idle? Please check your back before starting to discuss or answer the question.
4. There are broadly two categories of workers — those who prefer to do today what they can do tomorrow, and those who prefer to do tomorrow what they can do today. Where do you belong?
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This is an excellent selection of comprehension questions based on Rudyard Kipling's story, How the Camel Got His Hump. Here's how the questions encourage critical thinking and reflection:
Can this story be factually true?
This question encourages students to consider the distinction between fact and fiction. The story, being a fable with magical elements like the Djinn and the talking animals, is not factually true. However, it holds a moral lesson about the consequences of laziness.
What, according to you, is the story about?
This open-ended question allows for multiple interpretations. Some possible answers might focus on how laziness leads to more burdens (like the camel's hump), the importance of hard work, or even how animals play a role in human life. It gives students a chance to explore themes in the story beyond the surface narrative.
What did you do over the weekend? Were you generally active or idle? Please check your back before starting to discuss or answer the question.
This question playfully relates to the camel's situation. It makes students reflect on their own behavior and work ethic, connecting the story's moral to their personal experiences. The humor in "check your back" adds a light-hearted tone, making the activity enjoyable.
There are broadly two categories of workers — those who prefer to do today what they can do tomorrow, and those who prefer to do tomorrow what they can do today. Where do you belong?
This question encourages students to self-assess their work habits, aligning with the fable’s message about procrastination. It promotes introspection and discussion on time management, pushing them to reflect on their own choices.
These questions are a wonderful mix of textual comprehension, moral reasoning, and personal reflection, making the lesson engaging and thought-provoking for students.
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How the Camel got his Hump
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This lesson explores How the Camel Got His Hump, a fable by Rudyard Kipling, which teaches the consequences of laziness and the importance of contributing to collective work. Through the whimsical story of a camel who refuses to work and is given a hump by the Djinn, students will engage in discussions about responsibility, procrastination, and teamwork. The lesson encourages critical thinking with questions about the story’s moral, personal reflection on work habits, and connections between the fable's message and real-life behaviors.