DIWALI
I hear a lot of fireworks. I also see that every house is so well decorated.
Do you know what it is about?
Try Open-ended; If not give options.
Is it DIWALI or HOLI that we are all celebrating?
Let us spell DIWALI
There are many stories around Diwali but one that is more popular is
the story of Lord Rama and Mata Sita.
Did I say there are MANY or ONE stories on Diwali?
Ramayana is the epic that talks about Lord Rama and Mata Sita. Apart from Rama
and Sita, who else is famous from Ramayana? BAHUBALI or HANUMAN
Spell/write RAMAYANA
After fourteen years of exile, Lord Rama, along with his wife Sita and
brother Lakshmana, returned to his kingdom of Ayodhya.
(Parents can brief the story of Ramayana- attaching a document downloaded from twinkl)
Where did Rama and Sita live? DUBAI or AYODHYA
Exile is a situation where you are forced to leave your country or city. How many
years did Rama and Sita spent in exile? 5 or 14
The people of Ayodhya were overjoyed at their return and illuminated
their city with countless diyas (oil lamps) to welcome their beloved
king. This joyous occasion marked the victory of good over evil and the
triumph of righteousness.
What did people of Ayodhya do when Rama and Sita returned? BURST CRACKERS
or LIGHTED DIYAS
Let us draw a diya.
What word would suggest lighting? OVER JOY or ILLUMINATE
Semi-open ended- Diwali is a celebration of --------------------------- of good over
evil.
Now a days, people burst a lot of crackers. Do you think the essence of Diwali is
lost? If yes, what can be done?
Since then, Diwali has been celebrated as a festival of lights,
symbolizing the spiritual victory of light over darkness.
Diwali is known as festival of LIGHTS or TOMATOES
There are is one festival which is celebrated as festival of colours. Is it DASARA or
HOLI?
Open-ended: What does the phrase “LIGHT OVER DARKNESS” mean to you?
The festival is also associated with the worship of Goddess Lakshmi,
the goddess of wealth and prosperity. People believe that lighting diyas
and performing Lakshmi puja attracts good fortune and prosperity to
their homes.
Who else we worship on Diwali? GODDESS LAKSHMI or ELEPHANT
Fortune implies wealth, money. When I say good fortune, is it that we get MORE or
LESS money?
Is it really possible to attract good fortune by performing pooja?
(This can be a little conversation mode…opinion giving)
If student is younger, one can skip this question. Instead express your opinion.
People clean up their houses and decorate with colourful rangoli and
flowers. They also cook some yummy food that includes sweets.
People decorate houses with colourful DRESSES or RANGOLI.
Let us point to rangoli
Open-ended: They also prepare yummy sweets. Which one is your favourite
sweet?
(Choices based on student’s taste)
Spell DECORATE
Not all is great about Diwali. People burst crackers which might result in
lot of noise and smoke. We might get sick.
Point to crackers.
What happens during Diwali? BURST CRACKERS or MAKE PIZZA
As I said, there will be lot of noise. When there is lot of noise, what hurts? EARS or
MOUTH
(Point to body part)
Are these noises frightening? YES or NO
Do we BREATHE IN or JUMP the smoke?
Comment- The smoke we breathe in contains lot of chemicals. As a result, we might get
allergies
But these things cannot be avoided. Instead, you can wear a mask to
cover your nose and a head phone (noise canceller or for that matter
any strategy that parent has been using with child)
How we can protect ourselves from smoke? WEARING A MASK or WEARING A
DRESS
Do you think Diwali is all about spreading JAM or POLLUTION?
Let us spell POLLUTION.
Sometimes, crackers may burn our hands and eyes. You should take
the help of an adult while lighting so that you don’t end up hurting
yourself.
What does the text say? YOU SHOULD LIGHT CRACKERS ALONE or YOU
SHOULD BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT
Do you recommend crackers?
Spell HURT, BURN
Creative writing:
Given a chance, how would you plan your Diwali celebrations?
Write an acrostic poem on DIWALI
