Journey of Velu: Children at Work
Velu, an eleven-year-old boy, flees home due to mistreatment, embarking on a perilous adventure to Chennai Central. He encounters the harsh realities of city life but finds unexpected help and support from a young girl named Jaya. Together, they navigate challenges and hardships, shedding light on the struggles of impoverished children.
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LESSON 5 CHILDREN AT WORK By Gita Wolf Anushka Ravishankar Orijit Sen
About the author Gita Wolf is an Indian publisher and author born on 06 Dec 1956. She has written educational books, as well as several picture- books adaptations of traditional folktales from her native country. Anushka Ravishankar is an award winning author of children s books. She was born in Nashik in 1961. She is a Mathematics graduate who has made a name for herself as an Indian children s writer. Orijit Sen was born in 1963. He is an Indian graphic artist and designer
Key words Pulled in: arrived Wobbly: unsteady Glumly: sadly Squashy: crushed Gulped down: swallowed quickly without chewing Shove: Push Blockhead: fool Panicked: was very worried Crookedly: not straight
Objective Students will be able to: Understand the theme of the lesson- (a) Circumstances that force children to work (b) Life and struggle of children at work Sequence events Enhance vocabulary Complete exercise at the end of the story Inculcate the values of empathy
Summary Velu is an eleven year old child who runs from home because of his father s ill treatment and reaches Chennai Central in Kanyakumari Express without a ticket. Without any money to buy ticket, he travels in the train. Fortunately, the ticket collector doesn t come to the compartment he is sitting in. He reaches Chennai Central station and finds himself helpless in a strange environment. .
Summary contd. Jaya, a small girl of his age comes to the rescue of Velu. Velu is reluctant to accept her help but finally follows her as she seemed to be his only hope. Velu is exposed to the bitter truth of city life. He is shocked to experience the ugly part of city life. His dreams of leading a comfortable life in city is shattered when he had to eat leftovers from a garbage bin. However, he understands the reality and compromises with the situation. Jaya has been a constant source of support to him in that alien place.
Learning Outcomes Understand author s style of writing. Infer, analyze and evaluate text. To sensitize students about the plight of poor children
