General Knowledge Class 3 - Language And-Literature Notes
Comprehensive study notes for Class 3 - Language And-Literature olympiad preparation
Language and Literature
Welcome to the chapter on Language and Literature for Class 3. In this chapter, you will learn about famous authors, poets, stories, and important facts about languages and books. By the end of this chapter, you will know more about the world of reading and writing!
Introduction
Language helps us talk, read, and write. Literature means stories, poems, and plays written in different languages. Learning about language and literature makes reading fun and helps us understand the world better.
Famous Authors and Poets
- Ruskin Bond – Famous for writing stories for children.
- Rabindranath Tagore – Great poet and writer from India.
- Enid Blyton – Known for adventure and mystery books for kids.
- Dr. Seuss – Wrote fun rhyming books for children.
Popular Books and Stories
- Panchatantra – Ancient Indian animal stories with morals.
- Harry Potter – Magical adventure series by J.K. Rowling.
- Jataka Tales – Stories about kindness and wisdom.
- Akbar and Birbal – Funny and clever stories from Indian history.
Languages of the World
- India has many languages like Hindi, English, Bengali, Tamil, and Telugu.
- English is spoken in many countries.
- Books are written in different languages for everyone to read.
Fun Activity: Make Your Own Book!
Write a short story or poem. Draw pictures for your story and make a cover page. Share your book with your friends or family!
Summary
- Language helps us communicate.
- Literature includes stories, poems, and plays.
- Many famous authors and poets have written wonderful books.
- Books are written in many languages.
Practice Questions
- Name one famous author from India.
- What is literature?
- Name a book written for children.
- How does language help us?
- Write the name of a story you like.
Challenge Yourself
- List three languages spoken in India.
- Write a short poem about your favorite book.
Did You Know?
- The Panchatantra was written more than 2000 years ago!
- Rabindranath Tagore won the Nobel Prize for Literature.
Glossary
- Language: Words we use to talk and write.
- Literature: Stories, poems, and plays written in any language.
- Author: A person who writes books or stories.
- Poet: A person who writes poems.
Answers to Practice Questions
- Ruskin Bond or Rabindranath Tagore.
- Literature means stories, poems, and plays written in any language.
- Harry Potter, Panchatantra, Jataka Tales (any one).
- Language helps us talk, read, and write.
- (Any story name the student likes.)
Read more books and stories to explore the wonderful world of language and literature!