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Up High

CBSE · Class 4 · English

Summary of Up High for CBSE Class 4 English. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

The chapter 'Up High' is an exciting journey through poetry and stories that take us to elevated places and experiences. It includes two main texts: 'The Swing' by Robert Louis Stevenson, which celebrates the joy of swinging high in the air, and 'A Journey to the Magical Mountains', which follows a

Key Concepts

Students learn to understand and enjoy

Students learn to understand and enjoy Robert Louis Stevenson's poem about the joy of swinging. The poem describes the wonderful feeling of going up h

Students read about Minam's journey

Students read about Minam's journey to the Himalayas with her grandfather, learning about mountain life, yaks, snow, and the beauty of high places. Th

Students learn that many words can

Students learn that many words can function as both nouns and verbs depending on their use in sentences. Examples include: dance (verb: 'I dance' / no

Students learn to use prepositions (on

Students learn to use prepositions (on, beside, between, above, in front of, behind, under) to describe the position and relationship between objects.

Students learn four main conjunctions

Students learn four main conjunctions: 'and' (adds information), 'or' (gives choice), 'but' (shows contrast), and 'because' (gives reason). These word

Learning Objectives

  • Appreciate poetry through 'The Swing' and understand the poet's feelings about swinging
  • Read and comprehend the story 'A Journey to the Magical Mountains' and learn about mountain life
  • Learn about historical places through the Maheshwar Fort dialogue
  • Understand and use prepositions correctly in sentences
  • Identify words that can function as both nouns and verbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Up High for CBSE Class 4 English?

Up High covers several key topics that are frequently asked in CBSE Class 4 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.

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Sources & Official References

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