Std.12th ENGLISH
1.8 VOYAGING TOWARDS EXCELLENCE
Activities
by Prof. Dipak Burhade M.A.(English)M.Ed.
Guruvarya R.V.Patankar Sarvodaya Jr. College, Rajur, Tal- Akole, Dist-Ahmednagar, Maharashtra State, INDIA. Pin- 422604
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Achyut Godbole
A Well-known Marathi and English Writer A Prolific Writer in Various Genres Informative and Informal Writing Style Adapted Works from other Languages into Marathi Became Chemical Engineer from IIT Mumbai Headed Top Management Positions in Reputed Companies
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About
Voyaging Towards Excellence is an autobiographical sketch penned by Achyut Godbole. It depicts his journey from a middle class school boy to a famous writer. He was a successful General Manager of Patni Computer Systems. He headed many other reputed companies and later became a famous writer. The present write-up discusses his quest for excellence, how he developed a thirst for knowledge. He discusses at length the ingredients/essentials of success and the ways to achieve it.
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Activity- There are different ways to travel for different purposes. Match the words regarding this fact. (Textbook Page No- 77) Answers-
Column A Column B A journey on a boat or ship to a number of CRUISE places
A journey especially by a group of people EXPEDITION for a specific purpose
A place usually away from urban areas CAMP where tents are erected for shelter
TRIP A brief pleasure outdoor visit
A short journey to a place with a particular EXCURSION purpose
A short visit to an outdoor place where PICNIC people celebrate, enjoy and eat meals
A long journey on a ship VOYAGE
Activity- Discuss the following and complete the WEB. (Textbook Page No- 77)
Creativity Vision Passion
Hard Work Contribution
Qualities Required Humility for Curiosity Excellence
Analysis of Issues Efforts of Persuasion Opposing Viewpoint Discussion
Structured Contest Formal Discussion
Opposing Argument Organized Argument
What is Contest of Ideas Debate? Public Discourse
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Enhance Benefits of Develops structural Speech thoughts Debate Composition
Improves Improves Presentational analytical skill Skill
Encourages team-work
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Activity- (Textbook Page No- 85) Arrange a Debate in the classroom by forming two groups, on the Topic- UPBRINGING PLAYS A VERY IMPORTANT ROLE IN SHAPING ONE’S LIFE
“Proper upbringing is the most essential thing in “We do not agree with your views regarding shaping our life. It is the sign of a successful „upbringing‟.
parenting. Good parenting is more important Friends, it is said that- „Success in life is not for than a good school. It helps to provide a very those who run fast, but for those who keep healthy atmosphere for the child. The children running and always on the move‟. Really, most of are inspired with the lessons of morality and self- the people become successful with their own confidence, right from the beginning. Along capacity and self-confidence. They do not rely on with making the children learn the social values, other‟s motivation. They do not pursue others. the parents are responsible for child‟s academic They do not imitate others. They do not accept success too. Automatically, the children start to others as their role models, because they consider parents as their role model. Proper themselves are able to become role models for upbringing encourages a child to live an others. They set an example for others with the independent life. It helps the child to follow the help of their own strength. Look at the orphans. footsteps of the successful people. The child tries Are they upbringing by their parents? Sill they to pursue something good achieved by others.” achieved great success in their life.”
In favour of the Topic Against the Topic
Activity- Go through the text and describe the second innings of the writer in your
own words. (Textbook Page No- 86)
The second inning of the writer is related with his career as a Writer. He achieved a great success as a Marathi writer. He has written 34 Marathi books so far. Most of them have become bestsellers, with the sale of thousands of copies. These books have brought good changes in people. The books like „Musafir‟ and „Manat‟ helped hundreds of people to come out of depression. His Management book „Boardroom‟ helped to create about 20 successful entrepreneurs. His books on Economics helped the readers to know economy. His books on Mathematics enabled the readers to turn to the career in Mathematics. The writer succeeded to touch the hearts of millions of readers. The second innings is really a game-changing innings of writer‟s life.
Activity- Read the text and make a list of great Indian & foreign personalities who
impacted Achyut Godbole during his childhood. (Textbook Page No- 86)
POETS
Vinda Karandikar Vasant Bapat Keshavsut Mangesh Padgaonkar
WRITERS
B.S. Mardhekar Charles Dickens Thomas Hardy
MUSICIANS
Pt. Kumar Gandharv Pt. Bhimsen Joshi Pt. Jasraj Wolfgang Mozart
DRAMATISTS
William Shakespeare
PAINTERS
Michaelangelo Vincent Van Gogh
Activity- Find different techniques used by the writer to learn Science and
Mathematics. (Textbook Page No- 86)
Used to appreciate the inherent beauty of these subjects.
Found Newton's law of motion beautiful. The writer also found Pythagorean Therem elegent.
When the writer was in 7th standard he solved the problems of Physics and Mathematics of 9th standard..
Used to enjoy finding out the most elegant method of solving the problems of Physics and Mathematics.
Enjoyed the whole process which was not the part of the curriculum.
Activity- The writer faced numerous problems while communicating in English because- OR The writer was completely stumped because- (Textbook Page No- 86)
He had his entire education in Marathi
His spoken English was quite pathetic
He possesed a very weak vocabulary
His pronunciation was terrible
His sentence construction was very awkward
Activity- ‘Due to the writer’s pathetic English speaking style, he…...’(Textbook Page No- 86)
felt extremely humiliated and upset
felt quite depressed and diffident
was almost broken and wanted to run away to Solapur
had developed an inferiority complex
felt quite lonely and terrified
Activity- The writer wanted to achieve mastery in English because- (Textbook Page No- 86)
He wanted to speak English fluently
He knows his ability to excel in anything he tries to do
He need not have to feel afraid of anybody
Activity- Make a list of different steps that the writer undertook to improve his English speaking skills. (Textbook Page No- 87) Started to read Engish newspaper & books
Started to think in English
Studied vocabulary & pronunciation
Practiced speaking before mirror
Studied etymology & phonetics
Activity- Describe the writer’s achievements after achieving mastery over the English language. (Textbook Page No- 87)
The writer started feeling quite confident
His fear vanished and he felt absolutely improved
He started feeling at home in his hostel
Became CEO and MD of various companies
Gave several corporate presentations & signed contracts
Activity- Complete the Table comparing two different phases of life of the writer- as an MD or Chief Executive Officer and an activist of ‘Sarvodaya’ Movement. (Textbook Page No- 87)
MD or Chief Executive Officer Activist of ‘Sarvodaya’ Movement Head of the company for 23 Participated in a peaceful years „satyagraha‟ Travelled worldwide for Participated actively for tribal business purposes welfare Spent much time in writing IT Had to spend some days in jail books
Activity- Complete the Web highlighting the various opportunities you gained due to your good English speaking skills. (Textbook Page No- 87)
Always selected for debate competition
Selected to Selected for talk with anchoring foreign guests Opportunities you gained Selected for Selected to training based participate in activities study tour
Selected as a Chief of various clubs
Activity- Describe a situation or incident when you felt embarrassed for your lack of knowledge of a particular subject or incompetence in speaking
English fluently. (Textbook Page No- 87)
I still remember the day when I was studying in 10th standard. I was asked to conduct the morning assembly of school. I was confused and surprised by calling me suddenly. I had never conducted the assembly before. That was really my first stage-appearance. I was embarrassed because I knew that I was very poor in English. I was lacking proper pronunciation, presentation and confidence. One of the English-teacher came near me and gave me some idea. At the end of the assembly I was also asked to read News Headlines from „The Times of India‟. My performance was very poor. I did not sleep well that night. From that moment I
decided to improve my English. Today I‟m English teacher.
Activity- Fill the blanks selecting the correct phrase from the alternatives given.
(Textbook Page No- 88) (be completely stumped, be broken, feel out of place, speak at length, feel at home, sea of
knowledge, broaden one‟s horizon, one‟s second innings, touch the hearts, keep one going)
By the end of the week she was beginning to feel at home in her new job.
When he lost his mother he was completely broken.
Travelling can help to broaden one's horizon.
After my retirement I started my second innings as a social worker.
having faith in God keeps one going in difficult situation.
To succeed in any competitive examination, one requires a sea of knowledge.
The simple village girl felt out of place in formal party.
The work done by Sindhutai Sapkal touched the hearts of millions.
The teacher spoke at length explaining the concept.
The speaker was completely stumped by the intelligent questions asked by the audience.
Activity- Read the text and find out words related to the game of cricket. List two
meanings of each. (Textbook Page No- 88)
WORDS RELATED TO THE MEANINGS GAME OF CRICKET General meaning- the second phase of life of an individual where he/she starts/pursues a new or different 1. Second innings career or the post retirement life Meaning in Cricket- when a team comes to bat for the second time in a test match
General meaning- the process of identifying something that you want to achieve, with fixing measurable goals. 2. Target setting Meaning in Cricket- to prepare both physically and mentally to reach the figure of runs scored by opposite team.
General meaning- a position of the person in an organization, showing the importance of the person having it. 3. Rank Meaning in Cricket- ICC Player Ranking is a table where the performance of international cricketers is ranked using a Points Base System. General meaning- to exert a force on someone or something so as to cause movement towards oneself. 4. Pull Meaning in Cricket- A pull is a cross-batted cricket shot played to a ball bouncing around waist height by swinging the bat in a horizontal arc in front of the body.
General meaning- Teamwork is the collaborative effort of a group to achieve a common goal or to complete a task in the most effective and efficient way. 5. Team work Meaning in Cricket- No single player can give victory alone. Collective efforts i.e. team work will surely help the team to achieve victory.
Activity- Go through the text to find the Antonyms of the words given in the grid and fill the boxes. (Textbook Page No- 88)
1 2 3 4 5 6 L P D D L G 1. UNLUCKY U R O I O E 2. SOLUTION C O U F W N 3. TRUST K B B F E I 4. CONFIDENT Y L T I R U 5. ADVANCED E D S 6. BLOCKHEAD
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Auxiliary Verbs
‘Auxiliary’ means to provide additional or supplementary help. Auxiliary Verb means Helping Verb, which is used with a Main Verb. Auxiliary Verbs express the Main Verb’s TENSE, MOOD or VOICE There are two Types of Auxiliary Verbs
Auxiliary Verbs
Primary Auxiliary Modal Auxiliary (they modify other verbs in a full verb phrase) (they change the meanings of other verbs)
Primary Auxiliary Verbs
'to be' 'to have' 'to do'
am have do is has does are had did was having will do were will have being been will be
Can Could May Might Shall Should Will Would Must Ought to Used to Need to Dare to Have to
Study the given table carefully- (Textbook Page No- 90)
Modals less definite to more definite Expressions
can, could ability should advice, obligation shall, will futurity, determination would habitual past, request may, might permission, possibility must, have to compulsion used to habitual past ought to obligation need to necessity dare to courage
Activity- Go through the sentences given below and say whether the verbs are main verbs or primary verbs. (Textbook Page No- 89)
I had a very simple upbringing. • Main Verb
I was immensely impressed. • Main Verb
I had learnt from my childhood that money did not • Auxiliary Verb mean everything in life.
He was a convent educated guy. • Main Verb
• Main Verb They did all the work in time.
I had to achieve a lot in life. • Auxiliary Verb
Activity- Fill in the blanks with appropriate Modals according to the situations
given in the following sentences. (Textbook Page No- 90)
Take an umbrella. It might rain later.
People must not walk on the grass.
Shall I ask you a question?
The signal has turned red. You should wait.
I was a sportsperson in my school days. I can play badminton.
I am going to the library. I will find my friend there.
Activity- Find from the text, the sentences that show Past Habit. (Textbook Page No- 90)
I used to study these subjects or any subject for that matter.
I used to love problem-solving and finding out.
I used to stand in front of the mirror and practice speaking.
I used to consider myself somewhat intelligent.
I used to visit MIT during lunch time to meet my friends.
I used to visit both of these universities.
We used to discuss about relativity.
Vasant Bapat used to visit our home.
Most of the studentsand professors used to converse in English.
Activity- Do as directed and rewrite the sentences. (Textbook Page No- 90)
a. I did not fully understand their discussions but I was immensely impressed. (Remove „but‟) → Though I did not fully understand their discussions, I was immensely impressed.
b. I had decided that I would do nothing of this sort. (Remove „that‟) → I had decided not to do anything of this sort.
c. My fear had vanished and I started feeling at home in my hostel. (Use „when‟) → When my fear had vanished, I started feeling at home in my hostel.
d. It was only my self-esteem which stopped me. (Remove „which‟) → Only my self-esteem stopped me.
e. I plunged into all these branches of knowledge. It was a period of renaissance. (Join with „which‟) → It was a period of renaissance which I plunged into all these branches of knowledge.
f. When I look back, there are a number of lessons that I cherish. (Remove „when‟) → On looking back, I observed that there are a number of lessons that I cherish.
g. There are hundreds who tell me that they understood the theory of relativity. (Remove „who‟) → Hundreds tell me that they understood the theory of relativity.
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Activity- Achyut Godbole has written many bestsellers that are famous far and wide. Read at least two books of your choice, make summary of those books and submit. (Textbook Page No- 91)
ARTHAT GANITI KIMAYAGAR ZAPOORZA BOARDROOM
(Economics) (Mathematics) (Science) (English Literature) (Management)
MANAT CANVAS SYMPHONY LIMELIGHT NADVEDH
(Psychology) (Painting) (Western music) (Western films) (Indian music)
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