Unit 1: Flights of Freedom
- The
3Ls of Empowerment (Speech)
Christine Lagarde emphasizes the importance of Learning, Labour, and Leadership for women's empowerment. She highlights how education, equal pay, and leadership roles can help women achieve their potential. - Any
Woman (Poem)
Katharine Tynan portrays a woman as the backbone of the family, holding everything together. She is the pillar, the fire, and the light that nurtures and protects her family. - Matchbox
(Story)
Ashapurna Debi compares women to matchboxes, holding immense potential but often suppressed. The story shows how a woman, Nomita, silently endures her husband's control but finally rebels. - Horegallu
(Anecdote)
Sudha Murty recalls a stone bench (horegallu) where people rested and shared their burdens. It symbolizes the importance of listening and supporting others in life's journey.
Unit 2: Heights of Harmony
- Mending
Wall (Poem)
Robert Frost questions the need for walls between neighbors, symbolizing barriers in human relationships. He reflects on how walls can both separate and connect people. - Amigo
Brothers (Story)
Piri Thomas tells the story of two friends, Antonio and Felix, who are also boxing rivals. Despite their competition, their friendship remains strong, showing the power of brotherhood. - The
Hour of Truth (One-act play)
Percival Wilde’s play revolves around Robert Baldwin, who refuses a bribe to protect his integrity. It highlights the importance of honesty and moral values.
Unit 3: Challenges of Life
- A
Three-Wheeled Revolution (Interview)
Irfan Alam shares how he transformed rickshaw pullers' lives by organizing them into a profitable business, empowering them through education and financial support. - Didi
(Life writing)
Shaheen Mistri narrates her journey of founding Akanksha, an organization that educates underprivileged children. She emphasizes the importance of giving back to society. - Stammer
(Poem)
K. Satchidanandan views stammering as a unique form of speech, not a disability. He connects it to the imperfections in human communication and creativity.
Unit 4: Live and Let Live
- When
a Sapling is Planted (Speech)
Wangari Maathai, a Nobel laureate, speaks about her Green Belt Movement, which focuses on planting trees to restore the environment and empower women. - Rice
(Poem)
Chemmanam Chacko laments the shift from traditional paddy farming to cash crops like rubber. The poem critiques the loss of cultural and agricultural heritage. - Dangers
of Drug Abuse (Essay)
Hardin B. Jones warns about the harmful effects of drug addiction on the brain and body, emphasizing the need for awareness and prevention.
Unit 5: The Lighter Side
- Post
Early for Christmas (One-act play)
This humorous play revolves around a post office during Christmas, highlighting the chaos and humor in human interactions. - This
is Going to Hurt Just a Little Bit (Poem)
Ogden Nash humorously describes the experience of visiting a dentist, capturing the fear and discomfort associated with dental visits. - Crime
and Punishment (Story)
R.K. Narayan’s story is about a teacher who punishes a student but later realizes the importance of understanding and compassion in education.
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