The Making of a Scientist — Robert W. Peterson
Footprints without Feet, supplementary reader · biographical account · Class 10 CBSE English.
Read the chapter itself in your supplementary reader, Footprints without Feet (NCERT). This lesson is SOYL's explanation and analysis; it does not reproduce the text.
In this lesson you will
- Retell the stages of Richard Ebright's growth from collector to scientist, in your own words
- Explain the roles of curiosity, his mother's encouragement and persistence in his success
- Describe Ebright's qualities with evidence
- Discuss what students can learn from his life
- Answer 3-mark short and 6-mark long questions within the word limits
| In the board paper | Question form | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Short answer (Footprints without Feet) | 40–50 words; answer two of three | 3 each |
| Long answer (Footprints without Feet) | 100–120 words on character, theme or values: sketch, opinion, diary, letter or speech; one of two | 6 |