1.8 Voyaging Towards Excellence
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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 www.globalenglishcreativity.com [email protected], [email protected], +919921022163 Do not make Videos, PPTs, PDFs or any kind of digital material using or visualizing the content of this PDF, without any prior permission. Do not copy, convert or edit the PDF for various purposes . Use this PDF for all kinds of online lectures effectively. Share this PDF to maximum concerned Individuals and Groups. Keep visiting the Website Click to visit www.globalenglishcreativity.com [Type a quote from the document or the summary of an interestingwwww point.ffff Youwww can position.globalenglishcreativity.c the text box anywhere in the document. Use the Drawing Tools tab to change the formatting of the pull quoteom text box.] 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 Click on the Link- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZdlvIgl3tA 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. ‘Wtk&VTtaecaa vaeYa Gaetaanaa...’ ha paaO mhNajae AVopaElaU vyai|tamatva Accauta gaaeDbaaelae yaa/cae AitaSaya sau/dr Asae AatmacairPaatmak reKaaona haeya. maYyamavaiga_ya kuou/baataIla SaaLkrI maulagaa tae naamava/ta laeKak ASaa yaa AitaSaya sa/GaVa_maya va paXerNaadayaI jaIvanapaXvaasaacae vaastava vaNa_na yaa paaOamaYyae krNyaata Aalaelae Aahe. ‘paonaI k/pyaUosa_ isasoImsa’ yaa naamaa/ikta k/panaIcae tae paXYaana vyavasTaapak haetae. tyaacabaraebar qtar Anaek naamaa/ikta k/panyaa/cyaa paXmauKa pada/var kama krta tyaa/naI Aapalyaa ktau_tvaacaI Capa paaDlaI. paXstaUta paaOamaYyae Accauta gaaeDbaaelae yaa/naI Wtk&Votaecaa Gaetalaelaa vaeYa tyaacabaraebar zanaacyaa ta&VNaecaa kelaelaa AaivaVkar yaavar AitaSaya paXerNaadayaI maaga_dSa_na kelaelae Aahe. yaSaacae ivaivaYa paElaU va yaSapaXaptaIsaaVI Gyaavayaacaa AcaUk vaeYa yaabaddxla AitaSaya samapa_k BaaVya tyaa/naI yaa paaOamaYyae kelalae Aahe. 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 va{divava{d mauddxyaa/c{e ivaSlaeV{Na mat{pairv{ta_na{caa paXy{tna vaEca{irk cacae_la{ ivaraeY{ sa/ricat{ spaYa{_ AaE{paca{irk c{caa_ yaui|t{vaad{laa ivaraeY{ sa/G{TIta yaui|t{vaad va{divava{d vaEca{irk sp{Yaa_ mhN{jae k{ya? sa{va_jain{k pairs{/vaad www.globalenglishcreativity.com Increases learners‟ confidence and self-esteem Provides an Improves critical engaging and thinking skills learner-centered activity Enhance Benefits of Develops structural Speech thoughts Debate Composition Improves Improves Presentational analytical skill Skill Encourages team-work www.globalenglishcreativity.com 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.