Class 4 English (Santoor) Chapter 8, The Lagori Champions, is an energetic two-part dialogue where Ravi introduces his cousin Prakash to his neighbourhood team (the Sundarpur Tigers) and they win a thrilling match of Lagori (Seven Stones / Satoliya in Rajasthan).
What Class 4 English Chapter 8 Covers
Rules & Regional Names of Lagori (Seven Stones) explains how seven flat stones are stacked in decreasing size inside a circle; one team knocks the pile down with a ball and tries to restack all seven stones while dodging throws from the opponent team — known as Lagori in Karnataka/Maharashtra and Satoliya / Pitthu in Rajasthan and North India.
Teamwork, Quick Dodging & Sportsmanship follows Prakash, Ravi, Guneet, Deepa, Nidhi, and Imran as Prakash places the seventh stone right before the final whistle to win the match for the Sundarpur Tigers, ending with a friendly handshake with the opposing team.
Exercises in Chapter 8
- Let us Think, Let us Speak, and Let us Listen comprehension activities.
- Let us Learn, Let us Write, and Let us Do grammar & writing tasks.
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FAQ
How is the traditional Indian game of Lagori played?
Seven flat stones are piled one on top of another. A player throws a ball to knock the pile down, and their teammates must rebuild the seven-stone tower while dodging the ball thrown by the opposing team.
What is the game of Lagori called in Rajasthan?
In Rajasthan, the seven-stones game Lagori is called ‘Satoliya’ (and in many parts of North India, it is called ‘Pitthu’).
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Class 4 English Book: Santoor 12 chapters
- Chapter 1: Together We Can — Read Online & Notes
- Chapter 2: The Tinkling Bells — Read Online & Notes
- Chapter 3: Be Smart, Be Safe — Read Online & Notes
- Chapter 4: One Thing at a Time — Read Online & Notes
- Chapter 5: The Old Stag — Read Online & Notes
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