Across the Wall
This chapter from NCERT Looking Around, Class 5, Chapter 17 follows girls who cross a wall of custom to play basketball and form a team. With a kind coach they practise passes, dribbling, and teamwork, winning respect on the court and beyond. The story shows unequal chances for girls and boys in games, work, and praise, and how courage and practice break old barriers. It teaches fair play, equal opportunity, and the joy of striving together as one team.
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