The NCERT Class 6 English Poorvi Chapter 1 Notes PDF helps students revise Fables and Folk Tales for the 2026-27 textbook. The chapter includes A Bottle of Dew, The Raven and the Fox, and Rama to the Rescue, along with grammar work on homophones, contractions, present progressive tense, adverbs and sentence types.
- Download the 21-page notes PDF for quick school revision.
- Revise the morals, characters, vocabulary and grammar points in one place.
- Use the tables and images before answering textbook questions.

Student Feedback: In a Collegedunia classroom check-in with 8,720 Class 6 English students, 74% said the chapter became easier after they connected each story with one moral and one grammar skill.
Class 6 English Poorvi Chapter 1 Notes Overview
Fables and Folk Tales is the first unit of the Class 6 Poorvi textbook. The notes begin with the idea that stories can teach wisdom through simple events. For exam answers, students should connect each text with its moral rather than only retelling the plot.
| Text | Main idea | Revision cue |
|---|---|---|
| A Bottle of Dew | Hard work creates real wealth | Magic belief changes into useful effort |
| The Raven and the Fox | Flattery can mislead a proud person | Reynard uses praise to get the morsel |
| Rama to the Rescue | Calm thinking helps during trouble | The couple call the kotwal cleverly |
Fables and Folk Tales Story and Poem Flow

The first story follows Rama Natha, who wastes time looking for a magic potion. Mahipati makes him care for banana plants, while Madhumati sells the crop. The final box of gold coins shows that wealth came from steady work. In the poem, Reynard praises the Raven until the bird opens his beak and drops the food. The picture story then shows a family using quick thinking to bring Rama, the kotwal, to their house.
- Character answer: name the character and the change.
- Moral answer: write the lesson in one direct sentence.
- Poem answer: mention flattery, pride and the fallen morsel.
Grammar Skill Map for Chapter 1

The grammar tasks in this chapter are drawn from the reading texts. Homophones such as dew and due show that sound and meaning are different. Contractions such as I'm and they're show spoken English. Present progressive tense uses am, is or are with verb-ing. Adverbs such as softly, loudly and closely add detail to actions.
The safest grammar revision method is to write one fresh sentence for every rule instead of memorising only the example.
Fables and Folk Tales Chapter Explanation Video
Source: Learner Bee on YouTube
More Class 6 English Poorvi Chapter 1 Resources
Use these resources with the notes PDF when you want the official text, solved questions or a quicker visual revision path.
| Resource | Best use | Link |
|---|---|---|
| NCERT Book PDF | Read the official 2026-27 source chapter | Open book PDF |
| NCERT Solutions | Practise textbook questions after revision | Open solutions |
| Handwritten Notes | Revise story morals and grammar in notebook style | Open handwritten notes |
All NCERT Notes for Class 6 English Poorvi Chapters
| Chapter | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chapter 1 | Fables and Folk Tales | Current notes |
| Chapter 2 | Friendship | Open notes |
| Chapter 3 | Nurturing Nature | Open notes |
| Chapter 4 | Sports and Wellness | Open notes |
| Chapter 5 | Culture and Tradition | Open notes |
Class 6 English Poorvi Chapter 1 Notes FAQs
Ques. What is the main theme of Fables and Folk Tales?
Ans. The chapter shows that stories can teach wisdom. A Bottle of Dew values hard work, The Raven and the Fox warns against flattery, and Rama to the Rescue values calm thinking.
Ques. What grammar topics are covered in Chapter 1?
Ans. The chapter covers homophones, connecting words, contractions, present progressive tense, adverbs, exclamatory sentences and interrogative sentences.
Ques. How should students use the Chapter 1 notes PDF?
Ans. First read the official NCERT chapter, then revise the notes PDF, and finally practise one short answer and one grammar example from each section.








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