NCERT Class 5 English Santoor: Chapter 1 — Papa’s Spectacles
This chapter, 'Papa's Spectacles' from the NCERT Class 5 English book Santoor, is a short, engaging poem about a father who has lost his spectacles. The poem describes Papa searching everywhere for his only pair, unable to perform daily activities like reading the newspaper, watching TV, or cutting vegetables. The child narrator eventually finds the spectacles perched on Papa's own head. The chapter includes a 'New Words' section with terms like spectacles, pair, glanced, and searching, and 'Let us Think' questions to encourage comprehension, discussion, and reflection on misplaced items and gratitude. It helps young learners develop reading comprehension and vocabulary skills.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 5 |
| Subject | English |
| Book | Santoor |
| Chapter | Chapter 1 — Papa’s Spectacles |
| Language | English |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 1 minute |
| Word count | 191 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the narrative of a lost item and its discovery.
- Identify and learn new vocabulary words related to searching and objects.
- Answer comprehension questions based on the poem.
- Engage in discussions about everyday situations and expressing gratitude.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| spectacles | eyeglasses |
| pair | a set of two things used together or regarded as a unit |
| glanced | took a brief or hurried look |
| searching | looking thoroughly in order to find something |
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Practice questions
- What has Papa lost? Answer: Papa has lost his spectacles.
- Name two things Papa cannot do without his spectacles. Answer: Papa cannot read the newspaper or watch TV without his spectacles.
- Where were Papa's spectacles found? Answer: Papa's spectacles were found on his head.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main theme of NCERT Class 5 English Santoor Chapter 1?
The main theme is about a father searching for his lost spectacles and the humorous discovery that they were on his head all along.
What new words are introduced in Papa's Spectacles?
The chapter introduces words like spectacles, pair, glanced, and searching.
What activities can Papa not do without his spectacles?
Papa cannot read the newspaper, watch TV, or cut vegetables without his spectacles.
Where does the child narrator find Papa's spectacles?
The child narrator finds Papa's spectacles on his head.
What kind of questions are asked in the 'Let us Think' section?
The questions encourage thinking about the story, daily chores, personal feelings, and expressing gratitude.
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NCERT Class 5 English — Santoor — Chapter 1 — Papa’s Spectacles. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.