CG Board Class 10 English Solutions Lesson 2: Unit 1 Reading B: How The Little Kite Learned To Fly (2026-27)

The poem “How The Little Kite Learned To Fly” by Katharine Pyle is an inspiring work about courage, perseverance, and overcoming fear. In the beginning, the little kite is terrified of flying into the sky, convinced that he will fall to the ground if he tries. The big kite encourages him to try, warning that if he never tries, he will never learn at all. When the big kite flies away into the tranquil sky, the little kite feels motivated. Although trembling and frightened at first, he gathers courage and shakes himself free for flight.

Gradually, he rises higher and higher until he is sailing side by side with the big kite. Looking down, he sees the ground and the children who appear as tiny moving spots. Reaching the quiet heights where only birds and clouds reside, the little kite feels thrilled with pride and immense happiness, realizing that his success came because he was brave and dared to try.

1. Nodded – Moved head up and down or side to side /
2. Tranquil – Peaceful and calm / ,
3. Stirred – Inspired, moved with emotion / ,
4. Trembling – Shaking with fear /
5. Steadily – Little by little, gradually / -,
6. Sailed – Flew smoothly through the air /
7. Whirling – Moving round and round /
8. Thrilled – Filled with sudden excitement and pleasure /
9. Pride – A feeling of pleasure or satisfaction in one’s achievement / ,

• English Note: Katharine Pyle (1863 – 1938) was an American author and artist born in Wilmington. She published her first poem “The Piping Shepherd” at age 16 in Atlantic Monthly. Over her career, she wrote and illustrated around thirty books, including fairy tales, myths, and animal stories.

Task: In the table given below, put a tick mark (✓) in Column B to show who said these sentences / phrases.

1. The big kite flew away because _______

• a. he was kind.
• b. he wanted to encourage the little kite.
• c. he was clever.
• d. he was bold.
• Correct Answer: b. he wanted to encourage the little kite.

1. In the beginning the little kite was _______

• a. inspired
• b. not confident
• c. thrilled
• d. excited
• Correct Answer: b. not confident

1. The little kite succeeded because of _______

• a. the big kite.
• b. his efforts.
• c. the wind.
• d. other kites.
• Correct Answer: b. his efforts.

Task: Complete the table below by writing the feelings of the small kite described in the stanzas of the poem using words from the box: (Afraid, depressed, brave, tired, quiet, encouraged, inspired, thrilled, happy, sad, free).

Context: The Appendix-I listening text for Unit 1 (Inspiration) features Omkar Nath Sharma (Medicine Baba).

Key Facts from Listening Text:

• Name & Age: Omkar Nath Sharma, 78 years old retired blood bank technician, known as Medicine Baba.
• Mission: Collects unused medicines door to door and distributes them free to poor and needy patients.
• Qualities: Hardworking (walks 5-6 km daily despite a crippled leg), sincere, dedicated social worker.