NCERT Class 3 English Santoor: Chapter 10 — Night
This chapter, "What can you see on both sides of the street?" from the NCERT Class 3 English Santoor textbook, encourages keen observation skills. It presents a picture and poses several questions to guide students in identifying various elements within a street scene. Students are prompted to notice objects, understand the purpose of different coloured dustbins (blue and green), recognize the function of a white stick for a visually impaired person, identify toys children are playing with, count bullock-carts, and name different animals present. The chapter emphasizes developing the ability to look closely and interpret visual information, a fundamental skill for early learners in their CBSE English journey.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 3 |
| Subject | English |
| Book | Santoor |
| Chapter | Chapter 10 — Night |
| Language | English |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 1 minute |
| Word count | 13 |
Learning outcomes
- Develop observational skills by identifying various elements in a picture.
- Understand the purpose of different coloured dustbins.
- Recognize the use of a white stick by a visually impaired person.
- Identify and name different animals and objects in a street scene.
- Practice counting and naming objects within a visual context.
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Practice questions
- What is the main skill this chapter aims to develop? Answer: The main skill this chapter aims to develop is observation.
- Why might one dustbin be blue and another green? Answer: The different colours of dustbins likely indicate they are for different types of waste (e.g., recyclable vs. non-recyclable).
- What does the white stick help the man in dark glasses do? Answer: The white stick helps the man in dark glasses navigate and detect obstacles, as he is visually impaired.
- Name two types of vehicles you might see on a street. Answer: Two types of vehicles that might be seen are bullock-carts and possibly others depending on the picture.
Frequently asked questions
What is the title of NCERT Class 3 English Santoor Chapter 1?
The title of NCERT Class 3 English Santoor Chapter 1 is "What can you see on both sides of the street?"
What is the main focus of this chapter?
The main focus of this chapter is to develop the skill of observation in students.
What questions does the chapter ask students to answer?
The chapter asks students to identify objects on the street, understand dustbin colours, recognize a white stick's purpose, name toys, count bullock-carts, and name animals.
Which book is this chapter from?
This chapter is from the NCERT Class 3 English textbook 'Santoor'.
What is the purpose of the note to the teacher?
The note to the teacher suggests providing ample time to foster the skill of observation.
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NCERT Class 3 English — Santoor — Chapter 10 — Night. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.