NCERT Class 3 English Santoor: Chapter 6 — Paper Boats
This chapter, "Paper Boats," from NCERT Class 3 English Santoor, narrates a simple story about a girl named Meena and her paper boats. Meena enjoys floating her paper boats down a stream. Her fun is interrupted by a naughty boy who starts overturning her boats. Meena confronts him angrily, explaining that they are her boats. The boy, realizing his mistake, apologizes and asks if he can play too. Meena, showing kindness, suggests he make his own boats as she has enough paper. The chapter teaches about sharing, respecting others' belongings, and resolving conflicts peacefully, which are valuable life skills for young CBSE students.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 3 |
| Subject | English |
| Book | Santoor |
| Chapter | Chapter 6 — Paper Boats |
| Language | English |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 1 minute |
| Word count | 165 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the story of Meena and her paper boats.
- Identify and use new vocabulary related to the story.
- Learn about respecting others' property and resolving conflicts.
- Practice reading comprehension skills.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bamboo | a tall, hollow, woody grass |
| bridge | a structure carrying a road, path, or railway across a river, road, or other obstacle |
| swiftly | moving or capable of moving at high speed |
| delighted | feeling or showing great pleasure |
| naughty | mischievous; disobedient |
| overturning | tipping over; upsetting |
| angrily | in a way that shows anger |
| shouted | spoke very loudly |
| replied | answered |
| enough | as much as is needed |
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Practice questions
- Where did Meena put her paper boat? Answer: Meena put her paper boat in the stream near the bamboo bridge.
- What did the naughty boy do to Meena's boats? Answer: The naughty boy was overturning Meena's paper boats.
- Why did Meena ask the boy to stop? Answer: Meena asked the boy to stop because he was overturning her paper boats.
- What did the boy say when Meena asked him to stop? Answer: The boy said it was fun and asked Meena if she could help him play.
- What did Meena suggest the boy do? Answer: Meena suggested that the boy make his own boats as she had enough paper.
Frequently asked questions
What is NCERT Class 3 English Santoor Chapter 6 about?
Chapter 6, 'Paper Boats,' is about a girl named Meena who enjoys floating paper boats in a stream and her interaction with a boy who overturns them.
What lesson can be learned from this chapter?
The chapter teaches about respecting others' belongings, resolving conflicts peacefully, and the importance of sharing.
Where does the story take place?
The story takes place near a stream and a bamboo bridge.
What does Meena do when the boy overturns her boats?
Meena confronts the boy angrily and asks him to stop.
How is the conflict resolved in the chapter?
The boy apologizes, and Meena suggests he make his own paper boats.
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NCERT Class 3 English — Santoor — Chapter 6 — Paper Boats. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.