Heritage Xperiential Learning School,

Noida

SUMMER HOLIDAY
HOMEWORK
GRADE -V
 EXPEDITION
Theme: “Grow, Observe, Share – My Plant Journey”
Hello Young Scientists and Nature Lovers!
This summer, YOU are going to become a plant parent, a careful observer, and
a confident presenter!
Your mission? To grow a plant, observe how it changes, and then share its story with
your class.

What You Have to Do:

Step 1: Choose a Plant to Grow

Pick any small plant or shrub: a seed, cutting, or baby sapling.
Use a recycled pot, tin, or bottle if you like for growing the plant/ sapling/ seed in.
Some easy to grow plants are: coriander, fenugreek (methi), mustard, beans, tulsi, or

money plant.

Step 2: Observe and Record

Keep a Plant Journal for 10–15 days.
Every 2 days, record:
•Date
•Plant Height (use a ruler!)
•Changes in leaves, colour, shape, etc. (you can draw and colour the image also)
•Watering details (how much water was the plant given- 5 drops, 10 ml, 250 ml, etc)
•Notes or questions you have
You can draw, write, or stick photos too!
Date Day No. Plant Height Changes I Water Given My Notes or
(Yes/No &
(cm) Observed Amount) Questions

May 8 Day 1 5 cm Two tiny Yes – 1 The leaves

leaves small mug are soft and
appeared light green.
Step 3: Get Ready for Your Class Exhibition!
When you return to school:
Bring your plant in its pot (surely it would have grown by then)
Bring your decorated Plant Journal
Prepare a 1-minute talk about your plant:
Use this guide:
Hello! I’m [Your Name], and this is my plant, [Plant Name].
I grew it for [number] days during the summer break.
I observed that...
One amazing thing I discovered was...
Thank you for listening!

Green Explorer’s Challenge Checklist

After completing this task, do a self check using this checklist.
☐ I grew and cared for a plant — choosing the best spot, water schedule, and checking
for changes every few days
☐ I recorded my plant’s journey — with drawings, measurements, interesting facts, and
personal thoughts in my journal
☐ I named my plant and described its “personality” — Is it adventurous, sleepy, dramatic,
or cheerful?
☐ I wrote or drew my plant’s story — a day in its life, a comic, or even a plant poem!
☐ I prepared to share my plant’s adventure with the class — using a model, journal, or
creative show-and-tell
☐ I walked the extra mile: I created a Plant Profile Card — with its name, favourite
conditions, and fun facts to help others care for the same kind of plant
☐ Demonstrate Exceptional Initiative: I invented a Superpower for my plant — and
explained how it helps nature or the planet.
We can’t wait to meet your green companion and explore your growing adventure!
Together, let’s build a jungle of stories, science, and plant-powered imagination!
— Your Expedition Teacher
Note: Sharing with you three methods to make your plant journal and not buy a new diary
or notebook from the market!
Materials Needed:
A4 or letter-sized paper (6–8 sheets)
Pens, markers, and stickers for decoration
Optional: Scissors (if you want to make creative flaps)
Step-by-Step Folding Instructions
1. Choose Your Pages
Pick 6–8 sheets of paper for your journal. You can use blank sheets or printed pages with
plant-related prompts.
2. Fold Each Sheet in Half (Like a Book)
Take one sheet and fold it in half widthwise.
Repeat for each sheet you plan to use.
3. Stack the Pages Together
Place all folded sheets inside each other so they nest together like a booklet.
Align the edges neatly.
4. Secure the Pages Using a Folding Method
Option 1: Tuck & Fold
Take an extra sheet, fold it in half, and slide the pages inside the fold.
This acts as a natural “binding” without glue or staples.
Option 2: Accordion Fold
Fold all sheets together in an accordion style (zigzag fold).
The folds create sections for different plant topics.
Option 3: Slot Method (For a More Durable Journal)
Cut a small slit in the centerfold of each page.
Slide the pages into each other using the slits to lock them together.
5. Create Pockets (Optional)
Fold small rectangles and glue only the sides to make pockets for keeping dried leaves or
small notes.
Have fun!
 LITERACY
Novel Study- Esio Trot by Roald Dahl.
Instructions-
Please take a print out of these sheets and attempt the task on these sheets itself.

Read the novel Esio Trot by Roald Dahl

(https://www.scribd.com/document/758952431/Esio-Trot-Roald-Dahl) and answer
the questions given below.
Within the Text (Book Questions)
These questions are directly based on the events and characters in the story:
What motivates Mr. Hoppy to help Mrs. Silver?

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How does Mr. Hoppy manage to make Alfie appear to grow?

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What is the significance of the reversed words "Esio Trot"?
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About of the Text (Brain Questions)

What does Mr. Hoppy's secret plan reveal about his feelings for Mrs. Silver?

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Beyond the Text (Heart Questions)

In what ways can small acts of kindness lead to significant changes in relationships?
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Esio trot is Tortoise spelled backwards. This is called Palindrome. It is a word, sentence,
verse, or even number that reads the same backward or forward. It derives from Greek
roots that literally mean “running back” (palin is “again, back,” and dromos, “running.”)
Make two palindromes -
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2. Unscramble the Sentences

Rearrange the words to form meaningful sentences-
"Alfie loves tortoises Mrs. Silver."_______________________________________
"Hoppy Mr. is shy a man."_____________________________________________
"Spell the Alfie whispered in ear." ______________________________________
3 . Fill in the Blanks with Correct Tenses-
Complete the sentences using the correct form of the verb.
Mr. Hoppy ______ (buy) many tortoises.
Mrs. Silver ______ (not notice) the change immediately.
They ______ (be) happy in the end.
Identify Parts of Speech-
Underline the nouns, circle the verbs, and highlight the adjectives in the following
sentence:
"Mr. Hoppy carefully placed the small tortoise on Mrs. Silver's balcony."
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Vocabulary
Find out eight words from the novel and write their Antonyms in the table provided below.

Writing Section
The Magic Pen
Prompt: Imagine you found a pen that could make anything you draw come to life. What's
the first thing you'd draw, and why?
Tips for Writing Your Story
Start with Wonder: Capture the awe and excitement of discovering the magic pen.
Build Gradually: Allow the protagonist to explore the pen's powers step by step, facing
challenges and learning along the way.
Include Moral Lessons: Weave in themes of responsibility, kindness, and the consequences
of one's actions.
End with Reflection: Conclude with the protagonist reflecting on their journey and the
lessons learned.
Don’t forget to include an interesting title for your story!
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 Handwriting Project
(to be attempted in your 4 line handwriting notebook)
Taking help from the samples given below, re-write the writing prompt in print-joint
font in your 4 line handwriting notebook.
Sample 1.

Sample 2.
 Writing Prompt 1.
I am thrilled that May is finally here! Now I can enjoy what I call “the sweet taste of
summer”! Watermelons are in the stores, and I plan to eat one every day for the next
three months. I think watermelons taste better than any other fruit. Peaches, plums,
and strawberries are also great in the summer. I enjoy eating those, too. But they just
don’t taste as good to me as a sweet, sweet watermelon.

Writing Prompt 2.
Sustainable development is an important concept for our future and the health of our
planet. It refers to idea of finding solutions that meet the needs of the present
generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own
needs. Oslo, Norway, and Copenhagen, Denmark, are often cited as leading examples of
highly sustainable cities.
Oslo is praised for its green spaces, using renewable energy, and ambitious goals to
achieve nearly zero emissions. Copenhagen is renowned for its cycling culture, and
sustainable urban planning.

Recommended books for reading over the summer break

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory-Roald Dahl
Matilda- Roald Dahl
The Room on the Roof-Ruskin Bond
The Blue Umbrella- Ruskin Bond
 SAKSHARTA
प्रश्न 1.जं गल बुक के आपके पसंदीदा चार ककरदार का कचत्र ए - 3 शीट पर लगाए और आपको

वह ककरदार क्ों पसंद है ? उनसे आपको क्ा कशक्षा किलती हैं ? यह भी कलखिए |

क.िेरे पसंदीदा ककरदार का नाि और कचत्र -----------------------------------------------

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ि. आपको यह ककरदार क्ों पसंद आया, दो या तीन वाक्ों िें कलिकर बताइए।

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ग. क्ा कशक्षा किली ?------------------------------------------------------------------------

प्रश्न 2. अपने बचपन की कुछ तस्वीरें एककत्रत करके उनका कोलाज बनाइए और अपने शब्ों िें

बताइए बचपन को जीवन का स्वकणिि काल क्ों कहा गया है | A3 साइज शीट पर कायि करें l
 NUMERACY
(To be done neatly on A4-sized pastel sheets)
1. Theme – Save water
a) Observe and record your family’s usage of water for 15 days for daily household
activities. Note down
your observation (approximate ) in tabular form as follows:

b) Based on your observations, suggest ways in which you can minimize the
consumption of water daily by your family.

2. Make a shopping list with help of your mother and find out total expenses.
3. Given below are the land areas of six countries of the world. Study the list
and answer the questions below.