Class 3 Understanding Poem on Geography Lesson
Class 3 Understanding Poem on Geography Lesson
The Earth from Above: Understanding the Poem “Geography Lesson” – Reading Comprehension for Grade 3
This Grade 3 worksheet, helps learners explore Zulfikar Ghose’s poem “Geography Lesson.” The poem captures the poet’s thoughts as he looks down from an airplane and realizes how nature, geography, and human life are deeply connected. Through vivid observation, students learn about perspective, unity, and the importance of harmony on Earth.
Why Reading Comprehension Matters in Grammar?
Poetry comprehension helps children interpret ideas, feelings, and imagery beyond literal meaning. For Grade 3 learners, this worksheet helps:
1. Build curiosity about geography and the natural world.
2. Strengthen descriptive and interpretive reading skills.
3. Encourage global thinking and empathy toward humanity.
4. Develop vocabulary through observation and reasoning.
What’s Inside This Worksheet?
Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Questions
Students answer factual questions about where the poet is, what he sees, and what lesson he learns.
Exercise 2 – Short Answer Questions
Learners recall details about the city, country, and why people live near rivers.
Exercise 3 – Critical Thinking & Vocabulary
Students analyze how distance changes understanding, reflect on the poet’s message about unity, and find a synonym for “inevitability.”
✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators)
Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Questions
1. b) In an aeroplane
2. c) The city plan and rivers
3. c) Man lives near water
Exercise 2 – Short Answers
1. The poet finds the city’s layout and design clear from above.
2. The cities look smaller as the plane rises higher.
3. People live in valleys and near rivers because water supports life.
Exercise 3 – Long Answers
1. From a height, the poet understands how geography shapes human life but finds it hard to understand why people fight.
2. The poem teaches unity — that Earth is one and people should live peacefully.
3. Water is essential because it attracts life, helps plants grow, and supports human settlements.
4. Synonym for “inevitability”: certainty.
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Frequently Asked Questions
They help children connect everyday life with nature, cities, and community through simple poem comprehension practice.
They improve observation, vocabulary, and inference skills by understanding poetic ideas about the world around them.
It encourages empathy and teaches that all people share the same earth and sky.
