Why is this book named Purvi?
The textbook of English for Grade 6 is titled Poorvi after the Indian raga ‘Poorvi’. This rāga is said to promote harmony and serenity. It is associated with dusk, specifically sunset time (Sandhi Prakash). Each raga in Indian music carries its own emotional significance and is symbolically connected to certain seasons, times of day, and moods. Rāgas are believed to evoke specific emotions in listeners.
Poorvi is an ancient and traditional Hindustani classical rāga that originated in eastern India. It is typically performed during the fourth prahar of the day, between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. It evokes a sense of calmness and contemplation in the journey of learners, symbolising a harmonious blend of traditional and modern learning.
CONTENTS OF THE TEXTBOOK
The Poorvi designed to build foundational English language skills in students through a blend of stories, poems, and activities. The content focuses on listening, speaking, reading, and writing (LSRW) skills in an engaging and meaningful way.
The textbook includes:
Prose passages and folk tales that reflect cultural and moral values
Poems with rhythm and rhymes to develop phonemic awareness and expression
Activity sections that promote creative thinking, vocabulary building, and communication
Grammar and language exercises integrated with the chapters
Focus on contextual learning, making English relatable through everyday situations
Inclusion of project work, group discussions, and oral activities for collaborative learning
Poorvi 6th serves as a learner-friendly resource that not only teaches English but also encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and a connection to students’ surroundings and culture.
Click in the below given links for more details about each lessons and poems.
| Section | Page |
|---|---|
| UNIT 1: FABLES AND FOLK TALES | 1 |
| 1. A Bottle of Dew | 1 |
| 2. The Raven and the Fox | 13 |
| 3. Rama to the Rescue | 20 |
| UNIT 2: FRIENDSHIP | 39 |
| 4. The Unlikely Best Friends | 39 |
| 5. A Friend's Prayer | 52 |
| 6. Erase and Engrave | 59 |
| UNIT 3: NURTURING NATURE | 73 |
| 7. The Tree That Never Stopped Giving | 73 |
| 8. What a Bird Thought | 80 |
| 9. Women for Trees | 88 |
| UNIT 4: SPORTS AND WELLNESS | 98 |
| 10. Change of Heart | 98 |
| 11. The Winner | 110 |
| 12. Yoga - A Way of Life | 117 |
| UNIT 5: CULTURE AND TRADITION | 126 |
| 13. Hamara Bharat - Incredible India! | 126 |
| 14. The Kites | 136 |
| 15.Ila Sachani: Embroidering Dreams with her Feet | 146 |
