The document contains scaffolding questions and answers about a story involving a boy painting a portrait of his sister. It discusses how the boy's heart ached due to memories of his sister as he painted. It also contains an activity analyzing key events in the story, including how a tragedy struck their family and the boy was filled with grief over his sister's death. The document emphasizes that perfect love helps one live life and find happiness by bringing happiness to others as well.

10. DIFFICULT WORDS
ACHED : Feel intense sadness
SORROW : Unhappiness
INTERRUPT : to stop someone from speaking by saying or doing
something
SEIZE : take hold of suddenly and forcibly
EAGERLY : used to emphasize a strong desire to do

11. SCAFFOLDING QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1 . What was the comment made by the audience on seeing the picture?
2. Why did the boy say that his heart ached as he did the picture ?
3. How can one find happiness for one’s own self?
4. ‘Ah , then it is called Heaven.’ what does the statement mean?

12. Answers
1. This is better than all he has done before. It is surely beautiful for
it makes one happy to look at it.
2. The memories of his sister made his heart ache.
3. One can find happiness for oneself by seeking it for others.
4. perfect love helps one to live one’s life . When that love helps to
bring happiness to others as well as oneself, it becomes heavenly.

13. Activity
A few of major incidents of the story are given below. Complete the following flow-chart .
1. The little sister watched her brother Paint the portrait.
2. she suggested a few changes to the picture.
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5. a big tragedy struck their family
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9. Ah , then it is called Heaven

14. Activity
1. the little sister watched her brother paint the portrait.
2. She suggested a few changes to the picture.
3. the boy was unable to draw the picture.
4. She tries to build up his confidence.
5. A big tragedy struck their family.
6. The little boy is filled with grief at the death of his sister.
7. a strange power came to him, and he completed so many paintings.
8. Perfect love helps one to work and to wait. It also gives happiness.
9. Ah , then it is called Heaven .

15. Assignment
 Prepare a speech to be presented in the school assembly highlighting the importance of
motivation and hard work to attain success in life.

16. Thank you