The Lighthouse Class 6 English Lesson: Full Teaching Guide, Worksheets & MCQs

Welcome to our comprehensive teaching guide for the lesson "The Lighthouse" , part of the KTBS 6th Standard Second Language English curriculum . Whether you're a teacher, parent, or student , this resource will help you understand the story better, teach it effectively, and assess learning through engaging worksheets and activities.

                                               Class 6 English lesson The Lighthouse

The Lighthouse class 6 Lesson Summary 

The story "The Lighthouse" follows Rajiv , a curious boy who visits a lighthouse with his father, Madhav . As they stand near the shore watching the powerful light shine from the tower, Rajiv asks many questions about what a lighthouse does and how it works.

Madhav explains that lighthouses help sailors find their way back to land and avoid dangers like rocks and storms. He tells Rajiv how in the past, people used wood fires and candles before electricity was available. He also shares how clever young men once lit a fire on the shore to guide lost fishermen home safely.

This story highlights the importance of human intelligence, creativity, and problem-solving .

The Lighthouse class 6 🧠 KEY VOCABULARY

Word	Meaning
Lighthouse	A tower with bright lights to guide ships
Sailors	People who travel on ships
Dangerous	Risky or unsafe
Curious	Wanting to know more
Clever	Intelligent or smart
Powerful	Very strong
Dashing	Hitting something quickly and strongly
Flames	Fire that burns brightly

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The Lighthouse class 6 ✨ GRAMMAR POINTS TO FOCUS ON

1. Direct and Indirect Speech

• Direct: “Papa, what is the use of these lighthouses?”

• Indirect: Rajiv asked his father what the use of those lighthouses was.

2. Question Forms

• Interrogative sentences (questions) using "what", "how", "when"

3. Past Tense Usage

• Describing events that happened in the past (e.g., "They started out in the evening.")

4. Articles – 'a', 'an', 'the'

• e.g., "a lighthouse", "the light", "a clever boy"

5. Adjectives

• Words that describe things: tall, strong, dangerous, safe, powerful

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The Lighthouse class 6 📝 MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS (MCQs)

1.Why was Rajiv excited?

1. a) He got a new toy
   b) His father would take him to a lighthouse
   c) He had an ice cream
   d) He passed an exam
   ✅ Correct answer: b)

2.What does a lighthouse do?

2. a) Lights up the city
   b) Helps sailors find land
   c) Warns animals
   d) None of the above
   ✅ Correct answer: b)

3.How did old lighthouses work before electricity?

3. a) Used fans
   b) Used candles and wood fire
   c) Used torches
   d) Used lanterns only
   ✅ Correct answer: b)

4.Who built the first lighthouse according to the story?

4. a) Old men
   b) Children
   c) Fishermen
   d) Young men
   ✅ Correct answer: d)

5.What time did they reach the shore?

5. a) 5 p.m.
   b) 7 p.m.
   c) 6 p.m.
   d) 8 p.m.
   ✅ Correct answer: c)

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The Lighthouse class 6 🔍 ONE WORD ANSWER QUESTIONS

1. What is a lighthouse?
   A tower with powerful lights

2. What did sailors use before lighthouses?
   Nothing / No guidance

3. What guided the fishermen home in the olden days?
   Firelight

4. Who told Rajiv the story of the lighthouse?
   His father / Madhav

5. What was Rajiv’s favorite dessert?
   Ice cream

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The Lighthouse class 6 📖 FILL IN THE BLANKS

1. Rajiv went to the lighthouse with his ________.
   (father)

2. The lighthouse has a powerful ________ at the top.
   (light)

3. Before electricity, ________ were used in lighthouses.
   (candles and wood fires)

4. The young men lit a fire to help the ________.
   (fishermen)

5. The fishermen returned home because they saw the ________.
   (fire/light)

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The Lighthouse class 6 ⚖️ MATCH THE FOLLOWING

A	B
1. Lighthouse	a. Made fire to guide fishermen
2. Candles	b. Tall building with light
3. Madhav	c. Helped before electricity
4. Young men	d. Father of Rajiv

✅ Answers:

1 → b
2 → c
3 → d
4 → a

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The Lighthouse class 6 📚 LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS

Q1. Why are lighthouses important for sailors?

Ans: Lighthouses are important because they help sailors find their way back to land. They warn them of dangers like rocks and show where it is safe to land, especially during the night or in bad weather.

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Q2. How did people guide sailors before lighthouses were built?

Ans: Before lighthouses were built, there was no proper way to guide sailors. People later started lighting wood fires on high places so that sailors could see the light from far away and follow it back to safety.

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Q3. What made Rajiv interested in lighthouses?

Ans: Rajiv was curious and wanted to know how lighthouses worked. He asked his father several questions about their purpose and history. He was also excited because he visited one with his father.

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Q4. Describe the first lighthouse as told in the story.

Ans: The first lighthouse wasn’t a real building. A group of young men lit a fire using huge logs and dry branches. Though elders laughed at them, the fire helped fishermen find their way back home the next morning.

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Q5. What lesson do we learn from this story?

Ans: We learn that humans can solve difficult problems with creativity and teamwork. The idea of the lighthouse began with simple fire and grew into a life-saving invention.

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The Lighthouse class 6 💡 TIPS FOR TEACHING THIS LESSON

• Use visuals : Show pictures of lighthouses, ships, sea, and old fire towers.

• Role play : Let your child pretend to be Rajiv asking questions and you answer as Madhav.

• Story retelling : Ask your child to tell the story in their own words.

• Ask open-ended questions : Like “What would happen if there were no lighthouses?”

• Relate to real life : Talk about how lights help us even today—like streetlights, traffic signals, etc.

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