Fables and Folk Tales Class 6 English Chapter 1 CBSE Notes 2025-26

In this chapter from CBSE Class 6 English Chapter 1, students read three engaging fables and tales: “A Bottle of Dew,” “The Raven and the Fox”, and “Rama to the Rescue.” Each story delivers a unique moral and is filled with questions and activities to help reinforce comprehension and language skills. The lessons use simple language and everyday examples, encouraging active participation and reflection.

“A Bottle of Dew” tells the story of Rama Natha, who inherits much land but fails to put it to use because he is obsessed with finding a magic potion to turn things into gold. Despite being cheated many times, he does not give up his search. Eventually, a sage named Mahipati tricks Rama Natha into working hard on his land by promising a magic potion if he collects dew from banana plants he cares for himself.

With the help of his patient wife, Madhumati, he cleans the barren fields and plants rows of bananas. Over six years, while tending the plants and collecting dew, he indirectly creates a successful banana plantation. Madhumati sells the bananas in the market, and together they accumulate real wealth. When Rama Natha finally gathers five litres of dew and takes it to the sage, he learns there is no magic—his success is due to hard work, not any potion.

Students are introduced to several useful words and phrases from the story, such as “large tracts of land” (large areas), “potion” (a magical liquid), “give up” (to stop trying), “dew” (tiny water drops on leaves in the morning), and “tended” (looked after). Knowing these words will help students better understand the text.

To check understanding, the chapter asks questions like why Rama Natha never gave up, how the sage helped him, and what the true source of his new-found wealth was. Students reflect on and relate the story’s lessons to their own lives, discussing the value of perseverance, the traps of wishful thinking, and the rewards of steady effort.

Tables are provided for students to fill in outcomes and sequence events correctly, further reinforcing their comprehension and analytical skills.

The chapter covers homophones—words that sound the same but have different meanings—like “dew/due,” “son/sun,” “ate/eight,” and “see/sea.” Students use these words in sentences to practice both spelling and context. There are also matching column activities and sentence completion tasks.

A section on contractions (e.g., “what’s” for “what is,” “I’ll” for “I will”) and present progressive tense (e.g., “am studying,” “is reading”) introduces students to basic grammar concepts, ensuring they can communicate effectively in English.

The book encourages students to read aloud, listen actively (with audio transcripts provided), and participate in speaking exercises. For example, students repeat words with the letter “s” to notice differences in pronunciation and practice forming clear sentences. There are also listening activities where students must recall and order events or decide if statements are true or false after hearing a story.

Students are also prompted to create tongue twisters, perform role-plays, and take part in class discussions about morality, hard work, and safety.

Writing activities include describing a banana using all five senses—appearance, touch, smell, taste, and health benefits—as well as writing scripts for role play based on the stories. This helps students develop expressive writing and descriptive skills.

The “Let us explore” sections encourage students to learn about different banana varieties grown in India, understand local words for “policeman,” and think about who to call in emergencies (like fire, accidents, or if they find a wounded animal or a lost child). Such activities link the lesson to real-life scenarios.

The famous tale “The Raven and the Fox” is presented as a poem. A raven loses his food when tricked by the flattering words of a cunning fox. The story’s lesson is to avoid being blinded by flattery and pride. Students are asked to fill in blanks about the poem, find rhyming words, opposites, and examples of alliteration (repetition of beginning sounds, like “Sir Raven”).

In “Rama to the Rescue,” children learn how presence of mind and alertness can solve problems. The story discusses what it means to “rescue” someone, helps children identify situations needing help, and introduces useful vocabulary. There are fill-in-the-blanks using adverbs, creating sentences with contractions, and distinguishing exclamatory and interrogative sentences.

• Understand the value of hard work through Rama Natha’s journey.
• Differentiate between magic and reality—true wealth comes from effort.
• Identify and use homophones and contractions appropriately in sentences.
• Practice correct pronunciation and word usage through discussion and speaking tasks.
• Reflect on themes like pride, safety, and cleverness in solving real-life problems.
• Explore cultural and real-world connections, such as Indian banana varieties and local emergency contacts.

Here are helpful tables to quickly revise important grammar and vocabulary topics highlighted in the chapter:

Homophones practice:

This chapter combines interesting stories and poems with grammar practice, vocabulary building, and lessons for everyday life. By doing the questions and engaging in the activities, students gain both language skills and valuable morals like the importance of hard work, the risks of pride, and the need for alertness and cleverness. The lessons aim to make English learning meaningful and fun for every student.

Class 6 English Chapter 1 Notes – Fables and Folk Tales | CBSE Poorvi (A Bottle of Dew, Raven and the Fox, Rama to the Rescue)

Class 6 English Chapter 1 notes simplify the main stories—“A Bottle of Dew,” “The Raven and the Fox,” and “Rama to the Rescue”—to help students quickly understand key morals and language skills. With easy word meanings, grammar highlights, and interactive activities, these revision notes prepare you for all types of exam or homework questions.

Use these CBSE Class 6 English Chapter 1 revision notes for last-minute review or as an everyday study guide. They cover all important points—fables, key vocabulary, grammar practice, and tables—making it easier for students to remember the chapter’s moral lessons and answer comprehension, grammar, or writing questions confidently.