Class 3 · Urdu · New NCERT
Chapter 19: لومڑی اور کوّا
"Lomdi Aur Kauwa" (the fox and the crow) is a picture story, where the illustrations carry the narrative. It echoes a well-known fable, and children can tell the story aloud from the pictures in sequence. This item is among the four extras that the prelims describe as included for reading only, without exercises.
This is chapter 19 of 19 in Sitar, the Class 3 Urdu textbook, in Unit 5, صحت اور غذا (Health and food), and begins on page 149 of the printed 2026-27 book. It is the final chapter, following "رات". Its form in the contents is: picture story. Transliterated title: Lomdi aur Kauwa.
In "لومڑی اور کوّا", the aims are fluent reading, clear pronunciation and understanding. Children can be asked to read a few lines aloud, explain what they understood, find new words and use them in a sentence of their own. The book links Urdu with art, environment, science and social science, so discussion can move beyond the text to the child's surroundings. Oral answers come before written ones, and children should not be hurried or discouraged by errors in spelling or script.
Make reading "لومڑی اور کوّا" a shared moment. Take turns reading lines, discuss unfamiliar words and look for them in newspapers or signs. Short, daily practice, with praise for effort, helps the script and the language settle.
This overview is written from the 2026-27 textbook's Contents page, its preface and the chapter title, to help families and teachers prepare. Please read the chapter itself for exact content, activities and exercises.