English
Footprints Without Feet
बिना पैरों के पदचिह्न
This Class 10 English chapter, based on H. G. Wells’s science-fiction story, follows Griffin, a brilliant scientist who discovers how to make himself invisible. Instead of using his invention responsibly, he turns to theft, deception and violence, creating fear wherever he goes. His encounters with Mr. Marvel, the villagers and Dr. Kemp reveal the dangers of unchecked ambition and misused scientific knowledge. Students explore character, suspense, irony and the story’s message that intelligence without morality can become destructive.
1A Triumph of Surgery
शल्य-चिकित्सा की विजय
A Triumph of Surgery, a Class 10 English story from Footprints Without Feet, follows Tricki, an overfed and pampered dog, and the practical treatment given by Dr Herriot. Students explore how excessive affection and poor habits can harm health, while discipline, exercise and a balanced routine help restore well-being. The humorous narrative supports learning about characterization, irony, plot development, comprehension and the contrast between appearance and effective care.
0 questionsThe Thief’s Story
चोर की कहानी
“The Thief’s Story” by Ruskin Bond, taught in Class 10 English under “Footprints Without Feet,” follows Hari Singh, a young thief who begins working for the kind and trusting Anil. Students explore how trust, kindness, education, and the opportunity to change influence Hari’s decisions. The chapter develops understanding of characterisation, narrative perspective, conflict, theme, and the significance of the story’s ending, while encouraging thoughtful reading and interpretation.
0 questionsThe Midnight Visitor
आधी रात का आगंतुक
In the Class 10 English story “The Midnight Visitor” from “Footprints Without Feet,” students follow writer Fowler’s meeting with the secret agent Ausable and the intruder Max. The episode shows how Ausable’s quick thinking, calm manner, and clever use of an invented balcony and an approaching police officer turn a dangerous situation in his favour. Students examine suspense, irony, characterization, dialogue, inference, and the contrast between appearance and reality while building confidence in reading and interpreting narrative prose.
0 questionsA Question of Trust
भरोसे का सवाल
A Question of Trust, taught in Class 10 English under Footprints Without Feet, follows Horace Danby, a respectable-looking book lover who secretly commits thefts to support his collection. While breaking into a country house, he is deceived by a clever young woman posing as its owner and is caught because he trusts her instructions. Students explore the plot, characterization, irony, deception, and the contrast between appearance and reality. The story also develops reading comprehension, inference, vocabulary, and thoughtful discussion about honesty and misplaced trust.
0 questionsFootprints Without Feet
बिना पैरों के पदचिह्न
In Class 10 English, “Footprints Without Feet” introduces students to H. G. Wells’s science-fiction story about Griffin, a scientist who discovers how to become invisible but misuses his knowledge. Through the strange footprints and Griffin’s actions, students explore character, plot, suspense, cause and effect, and the ethical consequences of using science without responsibility. The chapter also supports vocabulary building, reading comprehension, inference, and thoughtful discussion of morality and human behaviour.
0 questionsThe Making of a Scientist
एक वैज्ञानिक का निर्माण
“The Making of a Scientist” is a Class 10 English lesson from the supplementary reader chapter “Footprints Without Feet.” It traces Richard Ebright’s journey from a curious child to a successful scientist, showing how his mother’s guidance, careful observation, reading, experimentation, discipline, and perseverance shaped his growth. Students learn how curiosity develops into scientific inquiry and why sustained effort, mentorship, and a questioning mind are essential for meaningful achievement.
0 questionsThe Necklace
हार
In “The Necklace,” students explore Guy de Maupassant’s story of Mathilde Loisel, whose desire for wealth and social status leads to a life-changing mistake. Through the plot, they examine characterisation, irony, appearance versus reality, materialism, pride, and the consequences of poor decisions. The chapter also develops reading comprehension, vocabulary, interpretation, and the ability to support ideas with details from the text, while encouraging reflection on contentment, honesty, and values.
0 questionsBholi
भोली
In the Class 10 English supplementary reader chapter “Bholi” from Footprints Without Feet, students follow Sulekha’s journey from a shy, neglected child with a speech difficulty to a confident young woman. The story explores how a caring teacher and education build self-respect, courage, and independence. Students examine character development, social prejudice, appearance, dowry, women’s dignity, irony, and the value of thoughtful choices while developing reading comprehension and literary interpretation skills.
0 questionsThe Book that Saved the Earth
वह पुस्तक जिसने पृथ्वी को बचाया
“The Book that Saved the Earth” is a humorous science-fiction play in the Class 10 English supplementary reader, Footprints Without Feet. It presents a future in which Martians plan to invade Earth but misunderstand a nursery-rhyme book and abandon their mission. Through this amusing encounter, students explore satire, dramatic dialogue, characterisation, irony and the role of books in preserving knowledge. The lesson also encourages thoughtful reading, imagination and clear communication.
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