Question

Problem solving task of class 9 activity and ASL

Answer 1

Prompt 1
You found a book from the school library lying on
one of the tables of your classroom at the end of
the day. You gave it to the Class Monitor to hand
it over to the Class Teacher. However, He has
misplaced it and is unable to return it.
Discuss with your partner
a. what you and the Monitor will need to do, and
b. how you will resolve the situation.

Prompt 2
You visit a place of historical importance with
your friends and come across people who scribble
their names and messages on the walls of the
monuments. Although you don’t take it up with
them, you are upset by the incident. Discuss with
your partner
• how you can create awareness regarding
such things, and
• what role students can play to check such
actions.

Prompt 3
Your friend has not done as well as she expected
to do in her exams. She is upset and now blames
the teacher for her performance. Discuss with
your partner what would you do
• to help her get over her disappointment and
to move forward, and
• to help her think about ways to improve her
grades in future, and not blame others

Prompt 4
Your friend has weak eyesight. He is unable to
see the writing on the board but refuses to wear his
glasses. As a result, he isn't able to do well in his
class assignments. Discuss with your partner
• how you would encourage him to wear
glasses, and
• what you would say to convince him.

Prompt 5
Your school does not have a playground and
many students wish that there was one. They
play close to the road and this has caused many
problems in the past. Discuss with your partner
• what alternative arrangements could be
made, and
• how you could convince your school authorities
to resolve the issue.

Prompt 6
Your friend has health problems but doesn't share
or explain this to his/her teachers or classmates.
He/She is often absent from school and is not able
to perform well in exams. Discuss with your partner
• how you could help your friend, and
• what steps could be taken to deal with this,
outside school.

Prompt 7
Some of your friends order more food than they
can eat when they go out to eat at a restaurant.
Often, the food is wasted. Discuss with your
partner
• what you can do to persuade them not to
waste food, and
• what solutions can be offered.

Prompt 8
Every year you and your classmates discard
notebooks and textbooks that are unused or in
good condition. You plan to collect and donate
these so they can be reused. Discuss with your
partner
• how you would like to implement your idea,
and
• what challenges you are likely to face.

Prompt 9
Your friend has recently been gifted a mobile
phone. He spends all his time playing games on
it, ignoring his studies and his friends. This is
affecting your relationship. Discuss with your
partner
• how you could tell your friend what you
feel, and
• what you could do to resolve the situation.

Prompt 10
On the way to school for an exam, you see an
injured kitten. It is badly hurt and needs medical
attention, but you don’t want to be late for your
exam. People around it do not seem to want to
help the animal. Discuss with your partner
• what you will do, and
• how you will handle the consequences.