Follow That Dream — Class 9 English
Kaveri · Chapter 8
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Chapter summary
Key ideas & terms
- Irene Chua (author / Mum)
- The mother who writes the letter, sharing life wisdom with her daughter from the collection My Daughter, My Friend.
- Ming
- The teenage daughter to whom the letter is addressed; she has evidently written about a dream she wishes to follow.
- Ten-year rule
- The idea that reaching world-class standard in any field requires singular, intensive pursuit for at least ten years.
- “Plunge”
- The decisive, complete commitment one must make once passion and conviction are tested against the costs.
- Support network
- The group of people who stand behind every achiever, as award winners always acknowledge.
- Theme – dreams, effort & sacrifice
- The balanced message that dreams are worth pursuing but demand realistic effort, sacrifice and time.
Extra questions & answers
Who wrote the letter and to whom?
It was written by Irene Chua (“Mum”) to her teenage daughter Ming, from the collection My Daughter, My Friend.
According to the mother, what makes great people great?
They have a dream and pursue it until it comes true; greatness differs from the ordinary in the effort and sacrifice people invest.
How long must one pursue a field to reach world-class standard?
One must pursue the subject singularly and intensively for at least ten years.
What sequence does the mother describe for following a dream?
It starts with passion, then conviction that it is imperative to realise it, then counting the cost in effort, money and sacrifice, and finally plunging in.
What does the word “plunge” suggest in the letter?
A complete, decisive commitment to the task once one is truly ready.
What keeps a person going when the road is uphill?
The knowledge that you are doing what you love best and the prospect of success keep you on track when stamina runs out.
Why does the mother mention award winners thanking many people?
To show that behind every single winner there is a whole support network of people who stood by them.
Why do many people’s dreams remain just dreams?
They never move beyond wishful thinking – they trade dreams for security, or circumstances such as war or family duties change their lives.
How can life itself change a person’s dreams?
New hopes and aspirations may replace youthful dreams; for example, the mother’s dream of publishing her book replaced her original youthful dream.
How does the mother balance encouragement with caution?
She urges Ming to follow her dream but also to realistically consider the effort, sacrifice and years required, without putting a “wet blanket” on it.
Reflect and Respond
I 1. What is your dream?
My dream is to become a teacher who inspires children. Your own dream may be different, for example to be a doctor, scientist, artist, sportsperson or writer, and you should describe it honestly in your own words.
I 2. Who inspires you to dream?
I am inspired by my parents and teachers who encourage me, and by leaders like A.P.J. Abdul Kalam who showed that hard work and honesty can make big dreams come true.
I 3. What qualities should you have in order to fulfil your dream?
To fulfil a dream you need passion and conviction, hard work and patience, discipline and focus, willingness to sacrifice time and comfort, courage to face obstacles, and support from others.
I 4. Abdul Kalam said, “Dream is not that you see in sleep, dream is something that does not let you sleep.” Discuss.
Kalam means a true dream is not a sleeping fancy but a strong goal that keeps you awake with purpose. It drives you to work hard continuously until you achieve it, rather than being a mere wish.
II What role can parents and community play to help children achieve their dreams?
Parents and the community can encourage children, provide guidance, emotional support and financial help, create opportunities for learning, celebrate efforts, and not pressure them to trade dreams for only security.
III Complete the given web chart. Give as many reasons as you can. Why is it important to follow a dream?
It is important to follow a dream because it gives life direction and purpose, brings motivation and joy, helps develop skills and confidence, enables personal growth, and allows one to contribute positively to society.
Check Your Understanding
I 1. Reaching the peak of skill in a field typically demands a focused and intense dedication for about a decade.
True. The letter says reaching world-class standard needs at least ten years of singular and intensive pursuit.
I 2. The mother believes that significant effort and personal sacrifices are essential for turning aspirations into reality.
True. She stresses effort, financial investment and sacrifice are needed to realise a dream.
I 3. The path to achieving the deepest desires has very little difficulty or a few obstacles.
False. The mother says the road is uphill most of the way and requires negotiating a maze of hurdles.
I 4. The mother is of the opinion that a person’s life goals and hopes can evolve over time.
True. She says life itself may change a person's dreams and her own dream of publishing the book changed over years.
I 5. Having a strong network of individuals can be a hurdle in pursuing one’s ambition.
False. A support network helps; the mother gives the example of Academy Award winners thanking their supporters.
I 6. The mother feels that pursuing a major life goal will not involve any financial expense or sacrifice.
False. She explicitly says to count the cost in years of effort, financial investments and sacrifice.
I 7. For many individuals, their aspirations remain just wishes because they don’t move beyond mere daydreaming.
True. She says many say wistfully 'I wish I could be' but never get beyond wishful thinking.
Critical Reflection
I 1. (i) Complete the analogy with a suitable word from the extract. enthusiasm: passion:: belief: _____________
conviction
I 1. (ii) Choose the correct option to complete the following sentence appropriately. The author says that a realistic assessment of effort, investment and sacrifice is crucial for preventing _____________. A. the need for external support network B. an early abandonment of the dream C. initial excitement from fading over time D. others from questioning one’s commitment
B. an early abandonment of the dream. Counting the cost beforehand helps you stay committed when the path gets tough.
I 1. (iii) Complete the following with the correct option from those given in the brackets. The word ‘plunge’ as used in the extract indicates a _____________ (complete/gradual) involvement in a task.
complete. Plunge means to throw oneself fully and wholeheartedly into the activity.
I 1. (iv) Complete the sentence with an appropriate reason. The author’s emphasis on ‘when you are doing what you love best and are doing the right thing’ works as a form of intrinsic motivation because _______________.
it gives inner satisfaction and purpose that keeps you going even when external rewards are distant and stamina is low.
I 1. (v) Mention one motivating factor besides ‘prospect of success’, that might keep a person on track, despite running out of stamina.
The joy of doing what you love best and the belief that you are doing the right thing, buoyed by a support network.
I 2. (i) Complete the sentence appropriately. The phrase ‘life itself may change a person’s dreams’ suggests that dreams are not static but rather__________. (evolving/dynamic)
dynamic / evolving. Dreams change with age, experience and circumstances.
I 2. (ii) What does the author mean by, ‘hopes and aspirations are no less than the original dream of younger days’?
She means later-life dreams that replace childhood dreams are equally valuable and meaningful, not inferior.
I 2. (iii) Identify the phrase from the extract that indicates a complex and challenging journey.
negotiate a path through a maze of hurdles
I 2. (iv) Complete the sentence with an appropriate reason. The author says, ‘people who are participants in your dreamscape would be many more’ because_________________.
as you grow older, more family members, friends, colleagues and supporters become involved in your longer journey.
I 2. (v) What is the tone of the author in this extract? A. appreciative and celebratory B. excited and cheerful C. optimistic and encouraging D. eager and inquisitive
C. optimistic and encouraging. She shares personal experience with hope and positivity.
II 1. The letter begins thus, ‘By all means follow that dream’. What do you think Ming must have written to her mother about?
Ming likely wrote about a personal ambition or passion she was unsure about, asking her mother for advice and permission to pursue it.
II 2. How can one attain an international level of skill in any field? Mention any two ways.
By pursuing the field singularly and intensively for at least ten years, and by combining passion, conviction, consistent effort, sacrifice and learning from a support network.
II 3. What differentiates the mere dreamers from actual achievers?
Achievers invest effort and sacrifice, count the cost and commit fully, while mere dreamers stay at wistful wishful thinking and trade dreams for security.
II 4. How does Ming’s mother use critical questions and personal anecdotes to persuade Ming and convey her message effectively?
She asks Ming to count the cost and test if the burning conviction remains, and shares real stories of people whose dreams were changed by war or family duty and her own ten-year dream of publishing this book, making advice practical and relatable.
II 5. How does Ming’s mother balance encouragement with caution in her advice?
She encourages by saying great people pursue dreams and she should follow hers, but cautions to assess years, cost, sacrifice, obstacles and the need for perseverance before plunging.
II 6. In the letter, Ming’s mother specifically addresses the challenges people face in pursuing their dreams. Do you think this advice is still relevant in contemporary society? If yes, why? If no, why not?
Yes, it is still relevant. Today youth still face financial pressure, competition, and changing circumstances, so realistic planning, long-term dedication and support systems remain essential to turn dreams into reality.
II 7. What ‘costs’ in terms of effort, sacrifice, and time are you willing or unwilling to invest to pursue your goals?
This is personal. I am willing to give daily hard work, extra study time and comfort, but I am not willing to harm my health or neglect family responsibilities. Answer will vary for each student.
Vocabulary and Structures in Context
I Refer to a dictionary and find out the meaning of the following words: mindscape, seascape, landscape, cityscape
mindscape: the inner landscape of thoughts and feelings; seascape: a view of the sea; landscape: a view of natural scenery; cityscape: a view of a city skyline.
I 1. Fill in the blanks in the dialogue: Sneha: Your Goa pictures were beautiful! That (i) ___________ was dreamy.
seascape
I 1. (ii) Kiran: Thanks! It was way better than our usual (ii) ___________, so peaceful.
cityscape
I 1. (iii) Kiran: True, but I’m craving a quiet (iii) ___________. Forests, hills—something real.
landscape
I 1. (iv) Sneha: Yes, nature clears the (iv)___________, doesn’t it?
mindscape
II 1. She had a dream that seemed to burn in her blood, and she wasn’t going to give up on it easily. (i) make her angry (ii) have a passionate desire (iii) cause physical pain (iv) become violent
(ii) have a passionate desire. Sentence: Her ambition to become a scientist burns in her blood despite setbacks.
II 2. Preparing for the final exam without proper notes felt like an uphill task. (i) a tough challenge (ii) a slow progress (iii) a hard routine (iv) a difficult choice
(i) a tough challenge. Sentence: Learning to play the violin from scratch was an uphill task but rewarding.
II 3. The team was buoyed up by their recent victory and felt confident about the next game. (i) energised by success (ii) encouraged by the result (iii) motivated to improve (iv) lifted in spirit
(iv) lifted in spirit. Sentence: We were buoyed up by the teacher’s praise after the competition.
II 4. He thought he could ace the exam without studying, but that was just wishful thinking. (i) a clever shortcut but no real effort behind it (ii) a confident guess but lacking proper knowledge (iii) a hopeful belief but unlikely to be true (iv) a strong desire but based on facts and planning
(iii) a hopeful belief but unlikely to be true. Sentence: Hoping to win without practice is just wishful thinking.
II 5. Don’t be a wet blanket—we’re trying to have fun! (i) spoil-sport (ii) latecomer (iii) rule-breaker (iv) daydreamer
(i) spoil-sport. Sentence: Don’t be a wet blanket; join us for the game.
II 6. Excitement was coursing through her veins as she stepped onto the stage for the first time. (i) hiding deep inside (ii) flowing through her body (iii) lingering in her thoughts (iv) causing numbness
(ii) flowing through her body. Sentence: Pride was coursing through his veins when he received the award.
III 1. If the idea excites you, ____________________________.
If the idea excites you, work on it with dedication.
III 2. If you hear strange noises, ____________________________.
If you hear strange noises, inform an adult immediately.
III 3. If this seems too hard, ______________________________.
If this seems too hard, break it into smaller steps and seek help.
III 4. If you care about the issue, ______________________________.
If you care about the issue, raise your voice and take action.
III 5. If you finish early, ______________________________.
If you finish early, review your work and help your classmates.
IV 1. It could be in any field—sports, science, arts, business or design.
Possibility - indicates something is possible in any field.
IV 2. “I wish I could be this or the other,” they have never got beyond just wishful thinking.
Unreal or hypothetical situation - expresses a wish that is not reality.
IV 3. They could have preferred to trade their dream for security.
Past possibility or speculation - speculates about a past choice.
IV 4. I know too, of people who had wished to finish secondary school but they had to go out to work so that they could support their siblings through school.
Past ability or purpose - shows purpose for working to support siblings.
V 1. I wish ____________ without worrying about money. (unreal or hypothetical)
I wish I could travel around the world without worrying about money.
V 2. They ____________ the shorter route, but they didn’t know about it. (past possibility or speculative)
They could have taken the shorter route, but they didn’t know about it.
V 3. When I was younger, I ____________ without stopping. (past ability)
When I was younger, I could run for hours without stopping.
V 4. She ____________ the library right now—she had mentioned it. (possibility)
She could be in the library right now—she had mentioned it.
V 5. ____________ repeat the question? I didn’t hear it clearly. (formal/polite request)
Could you repeat the question? I didn’t hear it clearly.
VI 1. Experiential learning is an approach to education that focuses on learning through experience, action and reflection. It 1. _______ (help) students gain practical knowledge and develop real-world skills.
helps
VI 2. _______ (learn) by listening to lectures and memorising facts, but experiential learning has changed this process.
learned
VI 3. In an experiential setting, students 3. _______ (work) on projects, solve problems, and take part in activities that reflect real-life challenges.
work
VI 4. They 4. _______ (apply) what they have learned in class to new and unfamiliar situations.
apply
VI 5. For example, a student studying science 5. _______ (conduct) experiments to test a theory
conducts
VI 6. while a business student 6. _______ (analyse) a case study to understand market trends.
analyses
VI 7. After completing a task, learners 7. _______ (must/reflect) on what went well and what could be improved.
must reflect
VI 8. This reflection 8. _______ (help) them build a deeper understanding of the topic.
helps
VI 9. Educators believe that experiential learning 9. _______ (be) more effective than passive learning methods
is
VI 10. In the future, more schools and universities 10. _______ (incorporate) experiential learning into their curriculum
will incorporate
Listen and Respond
1. Vocational courses will begin in the month of _____.
June (exact word from audio; confirm from transcript on page 275, typically June/July).
2. The objective of the courses is to prepare you with ______ for future studies and jobs.
practical skills
3. Offered courses include Graphic Design, ______, Web Application, and Entrepreneurship Skills, etc.
Beauty and Wellness or similar skill subject as per audio
4. Classes will be conducted by ______ at school.
trained teachers / industry experts
5. The application forms will be available at the ______.
school office
6. Choice of course will be given to ______ applicants.
early or first-come
Speaking Activity
I Work in groups of four. Each member of the group takes up one of the roles given below. Use the sentence prompts given under each role to present your role play. 1. The Dreamer 2. A Parent 3. A Mentor or Teacher 4. A Friend/Sibling
Role-play in groups: Dreamer expresses passion with prompts like 'Ever since I was a child I dreamed of...' Parent shows concern about stability, Mentor gives balanced planning advice, Friend offers support and backup plan discussion. Practice dialogue using the prompts and present to class.
Writing Task
I You are passionate about pursuing a course in designing in future. You come across a summer workshop being conducted by a reputed design institute. Write an email to the Director of the institute enquiring the details of the workshop and expressing your interest in joining it. Include header, message, complementary close, name and contact details.
From: student@email.com To: director@designinstitute.edu Subject: Enquiry Regarding Summer Workshop in Designing Respected Sir/Madam, I am a Class 9 student passionate about design. I wish to enquire about eligibility, duration, fees, schedule and registration for your summer workshop. I am keen to join to develop my skills. Kindly share details. Yours sincerely, [Name], Class 9, [Contact]
Learning Beyond the Text
I Create a Vision Board for yourself. My Dreams, I Want to Try, Goals, Places I Will Go, Inspiration
Create a collage: My Dreams - e.g., become a writer; I Want to Try - learn guitar; Goals - read 20 books; Places I Will Go - mountains, ISRO; Inspiration - my mother and A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. Add pictures, words and quotes.
II Great personalities in history were inspired by their parents. Now, find out about such personalities from your village, town, city, or state and present their success stories in class.
Example: M.S. Dhoni from Jharkhand inspired by his father’s discipline, Mary Kom from Manipur supported by her parents. Research a local achiever, note parental influence, challenges and success, and present with pictures in class.
Reflect and Respond
I 1. What emotions do you feel standing at the base of a difficult task?
I feel fear, nervousness and doubt, but also excitement and curiosity about the challenge ahead.
I 2. What might make you take the first step?
Self-belief, encouragement from family or teachers, and remembering my goal motivate me to take the first step.
II 1. What was it, and how did you feel at the start of the journey? Think about a time when you had to face a challenge.
Once I had to speak on stage; at the start I felt anxious and wanted to avoid it because I feared failure.
II 2. How did you feel once you made the decision to move forward?
Once I decided to try, I felt relieved, confident and proud that I had overcome fear.
III What does the phrase ‘believe in yourself’ mean to you? Write some words or phrases you associate with believing in yourself.
It means trusting your ability, staying confident and not giving up. Words: self-confidence, courage, determination, optimism, resilience, self-trust.
IV Select the correct meaning of ‘status quo’ based on the given sentence. Even though some kids wanted to try new activities, most of them were happy with the status quo and didn’t want any changes. 1. A plan to make things more exciting. 2. A situation to keep things the same. 3. A decision where everything is completely different. 4. A choice to change things quickly without thinking.
2. A situation to keep things the same.
Check your Understanding
I Stanza 1 (i) Facing challenges requires personal responsibility and a clear focus on one’s future. (ii) Facing challenges is a journey best taken with support and guidance from others.
(i) Facing challenges requires personal responsibility and a clear focus on one’s future.
I Stanza 2 (i) Fear and uncertainty make it difficult to make choices as the future approaches. (ii) Facing the future with confidence makes choices easier and more straightforward.
(i) Fear and uncertainty make it difficult to make choices as the future approaches.
I Stanza 3 (i) Personal growth involves finding balance between comfort and change. (ii) Personal growth requires leaving behind comfort and embracing change.
(ii) Personal growth requires leaving behind comfort and embracing change.
I Stanza 4 (i) The first step towards change may feel easy if you place your trust in others to guide you and provide support. (ii) The first step towards change is difficult, but having self-belief and confidence helps you stay on track.
(ii) The first step towards change is difficult, but having self-belief and confidence helps you stay on track.
II The poem follows a simple, yet effective rhyme scheme _________ that flows steadily through each stanza.
ABCB — in each stanza only the second and fourth lines rhyme (for example see/be, fear/near), while the first and third lines do not rhyme.
III 1. The overall tone of the poem is motivational and encouraging.
True
III 2. The tone shifts from thoughtful in the beginning to one of determination by the end of the poem.
True
IV The speaker in this poem is not distant; rather, he/she comes across as a _________ (stranger/guide) who understands the struggle and is encouraging the reader to take ____________ (interest in/control of) his/her own future. The use of direct address ‘You’ creates a close connection, as though the speaker is __________ (talking directly to the reader/addressing the reader from a distance)
guide, control of, talking directly to the reader
V 1. There is no crowd to see...
(ii) Suggests a solitary journey, stressing individual effort.
V 2. push you back in fear?
(iii) Evokes the mental barrier that prevents growth.
VI 1. Comfort and the status quo represent ___________ and fear of change, symbolising the comfort zone that holds one back.
stagnation
VI 2. The future symbolises the ____________, the potential for change and success that lies ahead but requires ___________to step into.
unknown, courage
VI 3. The first step symbolises the initial ___________ required to begin the journey of _____________ or personal development.
leap of faith, self-improvement
VII The poet uses a metaphor in the line, ‘The first step is the hardest’. Explain why this is metaphorical.
It is metaphorical because a step is not literally physical but stands for the initial decision or action to start a new journey, and hardest compares effort symbolically.
VIII Identify the lines from the poem that show antithesis and explain why it is so.
Lines 'Will it pull you forward / Or push you back in fear?' and 'There is such ease in comfort' vs 'This isn’t how we grow' show contrasting ideas of forward vs back and comfort vs growth in parallel structure.
Critical Reflection
I 1. (i) What does the line, ‘There is no crowd to see’ suggest about facing challenges?
It suggests challenges are faced alone and require personal responsibility without an audience or external help.
I 1. (ii) Complete the following suitably. The line ‘It’s just you and the future’ suggests that _________.
you alone are responsible for shaping your future through your choices.
I 1. (iii) Fill in the blank with the appropriate word/phrase from the extract. Latha will ________ her efforts to improve her vocal performance by practicing harder each day.
step up to the challenge
I 1. (iv) Select the most suitable title for the extract. A. The Struggles of Change B. Facing the Future Alone C. A Journey of Growth D. The Power of Fear
B. Facing the Future Alone
I 1. (v) Complete the analogy by using a word from the extract. achieve: goal :: face : ___________
challenge
II 1. What is the significance of the metaphor, ‘The first step is the hardest’ in the context of personal growth?
It shows beginning change needs greatest courage because it means leaving comfort and status quo; once taken, momentum makes further steps easier.
II 2. What message does the antithesis in the poem convey about the nature of personal development?
It highlights that growth involves choices between opposites - comfort vs growth, fear vs courage - and we must choose forward movement over stagnation.
II 3. Do you think the poet’s message is realistic in the context of real-world struggles? (Clue: Evaluate whether simply ‘believing in yourself’ is enough to overcome obstacles or other factors are also necessary.)
Belief is essential but not alone sufficient; hard work, planning, support, resources and perseverance are also needed. The poem simplifies but gives correct motivational core.
II 4. Consider a situation where you or someone you know had to take a difficult first step towards a goal. How does the poem’s message about the importance of self-belief apply to this situation?
For example, joining a new school team felt scary; believing I could improve helped me practice daily and succeed, showing self-belief turns fear into action.
Vocabulary in Context
I (i) I enjoy reading fantasy books, _________ Harry Potter and Magical Paint Brush.
e.g.
I (ii) After helping Tanya with the homework, Ritu asked for a _________ to borrow her notes next time.
quid pro quo
I (iii) I love all kinds of outdoor activities, such as trekking, hiking, biking, _________.
etc.
I (iv) The park is not very special _________; it becomes more fun when you visit with friends.
per se
I (v) We created an _________ team to organise the school festival.
ad hoc
I (vi) The movie started _________, with the hero already fighting the villain in a huge battle.
in media res
II 1. (i) Isn’t it obvious that we must act now? Don’t we all have a responsibility to make a change? (ii) Will we let fear control us, or will we rise above it? State what they intend to achieve.
(i) Urges immediate action and collective responsibility (ii) Encourages choosing courage over fear and reflection on choice.
II 2. (i) Deciding whether to stand up for what is right
F. How can we stay silent when we know what is right?
II 2. (ii) Owning up to a mistake made in a group project
C. If I don’t take responsibility now, when will I?
II 2. (iii) Deciding whether to try something challenging, like public speaking
A. How can we ever grow if we never try anything new?
II 2. (iv) Choosing between two career paths
D. Can I really move forward without knowing which path to take?
II 2. (v) Deciding whether to apologise for a mistake
B. Isn’t it better to admit our mistakes than to let them define us?
II 2. (vi) Trying something new and stepping out of your comfort zone
E. What’s the point of playing it safe if it means staying stuck?
Listen and Respond
I 1. How did the boy feel before the play ?
nervous / anxious
I 2. According to the girl, where does confidence come from?
preparation / pushing through nervousness
I 3. What was the girl finally sure about regarding the boy?
he would do well / succeed
II Select the four true statements from 1–7: 1. The boy feels confident but is worried about freezing on stage. 2. The girl encourages the boy to push through his doubts by trusting in his preparation. 3. The boy thinks that the audience will be supportive regardless of his performance. 4. The girl believes that self-doubt is a normal part of preparing for a big performance. 5. The boy feels that his preparation is not enough and doubts his abilities, even though he has practiced. 6. The girl suggests that the boy should avoid feeling nervous and perform perfectly. 7. The girl believes that pushing through nervousness will help the boy grow and build confidence.
True statements are 2, 4, 5, 7. The boy is nervous not confident, does not assume audience support, and the girl does not suggest avoiding nervousness.
Speaking Activity
I Work in pairs. Read the three Sayings/Proverbs given below. For each one, think of a real-life situation where it could apply. Do the suggested role play and use the Saying/Proverb. 1. Don’t judge a book by its cover. 2. Actions speak louder than words. 3. When the going gets tough, the tough get going.
Example: For 'Don’t judge a book by its cover', explain meaning, share story of misjudging a shy classmate who proved talented, conclude not to judge by appearance, then role-play dialogue showing deeper conversation.
Writing Task
I Your class is conducting the morning assembly. You have been asked to deliver a speech on the topic, ‘Turning Challenges into Opportunities’. Draft this speech by following the guidelines given below.
Good morning respected principal, teachers and friends, I am [Name]. As Helen Keller said, character is built on challenges. Today I speak on Turning Challenges into Opportunities. Challenges teach resilience and new skills. My friend who failed in sports learned discipline and later won. Embracing change with optimism opens doors. Let us face challenges with courage. Thank you.
Learning Beyond the Text
I Explore the stories of Indian leaders who faced significant challenges and turned them into opportunities for success. Now, find out about such personalities from your village, town, city, or state and present their success stories in class.
Example: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar overcame discrimination to draft the Constitution, Shastri walked miles to school to become Prime Minister. For local project, research a state leader, note hardships, education and contribution, and present with visuals.