Module 4: It So Happened - Supplementary Reader

Module 4 introduces engaging stories that explore moral lessons and social issues.

Lesson 4.1: Chapter 1 - How The Camel Got His Hump

This fable by Rudyard Kipling explains the origin of the camel's hump while imparting moral lessons about responsibility and the consequences of laziness.

Lesson 4.2: Chapter 2 - Children At Work

This chapter discusses child labor through the lives of Velu and Jaya, highlighting the challenges of street children and the significance of understanding their plight.

Lesson 4.3: Chapter 3 - The Selfish Giant

This section explores Oscar Wilde's allegorical tale 'The Selfish Giant,' which delves into themes of selfishness, compassion, and redemption.

Lesson 4.1: Chapter 1 - How The Camel Got His Hump

Rudyard Kipling's fable, "How the Camel Got His Hump," tells of a lazy camel who only says "Humph!" when asked to work. Tired of his idleness, other animals complain to the Djinn of All Deserts. As a consequence of his refusal to work for three days, the Djinn magically gives the Camel a hump, allowing him to work for three days without eating and make up for lost time. The story humorously teaches about **work ethic, responsibility, and the consequences of laziness**.

Fable Analysis, Humor, Moral Values

The section analyzes the fable 'How the Camel Got His Hump' by Rudyard Kipling, exploring its humor, moral values, and narrative techniques.

Narrative Techniques

Kipling's narrative techniques in 'How the Camel Got His Hump' use humor and personification to convey moral lessons about laziness and responsibility.

Lesson 4.2: Chapter 2 - Children At Work

"Children at Work" follows Velu, a runaway boy, and Jaya, a street-smart girl, as they endure **child labor** by sifting through city garbage for survival. The chapter exposes the harsh realities of **poverty**, lack of education, and hazardous conditions, aiming to build **empathy** and encourage **critical thinking** about societal failures. It implicitly highlights causes like poverty and lack of opportunity, and consequences like lost childhoods.

Understanding Social Issues (Child Labor, Poverty)

This section explores the critical social issues of child labor and poverty through the experiences of two children, Velu and Jaya, highlighting their struggles and the societal implications.

Empathy And Critical Thinking

This section explores the themes of empathy and critical thinking as they relate to child labor and social issues.

Writing Skill: Report Writing (Basic Format And Content)

This section introduces the fundamentals of report writing, outlining the basic format and essential content needed to create effective reports.

Lesson 4.3: Chapter 3 - The Selfish Giant

Oscar Wilde's "The Selfish Giant" is an **allegory** about a giant who fences off his beautiful garden from children, causing perpetual winter. His heart melts when he sees a struggling child, prompting him to tear down the wall. As he embraces **generosity and love**, spring returns, symbolizing his **redemption**. The **little boy** acts as a Christ-like figure, guiding the Giant to paradise, illustrating the transformative power of **compassion** over selfishness.

Allegory, Symbolism, Themes Of Compassion And Redemption

The section explores the allegorical narrative of Oscar Wilde's 'The Selfish Giant', focusing on its themes of selfishness, compassion, and redemption through symbolism.

Character Transformation

The section discusses the transformative journey of the Selfish Giant from isolation to redemption, emphasizing the themes of generosity and compassion.