Class 8 (English assignment)

 

The School Garden Project

At Green Valley School, the students noticed that an empty piece of land behind their classroom was full of weeds and plastic waste. During a class discussion, their science teacher asked, “What could we do with this space?”

Some students suggested making a playground, while others wanted to create a garden. Maya suggested growing vegetables that could be used in the school canteen. Rohan, however, argued that maintaining a garden would require too much time and water.

Instead of choosing an idea immediately, the students decided to investigate. They measured the available space, checked how much sunlight it received, and asked the school gardener about the availability of water. They also surveyed students to find out which vegetables they liked.

After collecting the information, the students discovered that the land received enough sunlight and that rainwater from the school roof could be collected in a large tank. They decided to grow vegetables that needed less water. They also planned to use dry leaves and kitchen waste to make compost.

Three months later, the garden was producing vegetables. The students noticed that the project not only provided vegetables but also reduced waste and gave them an opportunity to learn teamwork and responsibility.

A. Critical Thinking Questions

1.     Why did the students collect information before deciding what to do with the empty land?

2.     Rohan believed that a garden would require too much water. Was his concern reasonable? Why or why not?

3.     What evidence helped the students decide that a vegetable garden was possible?

4.     How did the students turn a problem into an opportunity? Explain using examples from the passage.

5.     If the school received very little rainfall, what changes could the students make to continue the garden project?

6.     What important lessons about decision-making and teamwork can students learn from this project?

B. Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What was the main problem faced by the students?

A. Their classroom was too small.
B. The school had no playground.
C. An unused area was filled with weeds and waste.
D. The school canteen had no vegetables.

2. Why did the students measure the land and check the sunlight?

A. To make the garden look attractive
B. To determine whether the land was suitable for growing vegetables
C. To calculate the cost of the school
D. To decide where to build a classroom

3. Which solution helped reduce the garden's dependence on regular water supply?

A. Buying more vegetables
B. Collecting rainwater
C. Removing the plants
D. Using more plastic containers

4. What can we infer about the students from their actions?

A. They made decisions without thinking.
B. They depended completely on their teacher.
C. They used information to solve a problem.
D. They were interested only in winning competitions.

5. Why was compost useful in the project?

A. It helped turn waste into something useful for the garden.
B. It stopped rain from falling.
C. It increased the amount of plastic waste.
D. It removed the need for sunlight.

6. Which statement best expresses the main message of the passage?

A. Every school must have a vegetable garden.
B. Problems can be solved effectively by investigating, planning, and working together.
C. Students should avoid using empty spaces.
D. Gardening is more important than studying.