Lesson Plan
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Date
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Class
4
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Subject
English
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Unit
Unit 2 : My Beautiful World
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Lesson
The Old Stag
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Duration
40 Minutes
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Learning Outcomes
- Reads the story with better understanding and confidence.
- Understands the importance of kindness, helping others and caring for friends.
- Learns that natural resources should be used wisely and not wasted.
- Expresses simple ideas about honesty, sharing and responsibility through speaking and writing.
Theme
The story teaches us to care for others, use nature wisely and always think about everyone’s needs.
Teaching-Learning Materials
- NCERT English Textbook
- Pictures of forest and wild animals
- Flash Cards
- Word Cards
- Blackboard and Chalk
- Chart Paper
- Worksheets
- Real leaves, grass or pictures (if available)
Teaching-Learning Process / Activities
The lesson will be taught through storytelling, picture discussion, reading practice, simple activities and group participation so that every child can understand and enjoy learning.
Day 1
| No. | Teaching-Learning Process / Activities | Time | Assessment |
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| 1 |
Before Teaching Show pictures of forest and animals. Ask simple questions like “Which animals do you know?”, “Who lives in the forest?” and “Do animals help each other?” |
8 Minutes | Oral interaction and observation. |
| 2 |
During Teaching Read the first part of the story slowly with proper pronunciation. Explain new words using pictures and actions. Activity – Guess the Animal Show an animal picture. Students identify the animal and tell one good quality about it. |
12 Minutes | Listening, pronunciation and participation. |
| 3 |
During Teaching Students read the same paragraph in pairs with teacher support. Explain why the old stag was loved by all animals. Activity – Friend Circle Students sit in a circle and tell one good habit of a good friend. |
15 Minutes | Reading ability, understanding and confidence. |
| 4 |
After Teaching Revise today’s story through simple oral questions. Ask children to read today’s part again at home. |
5 Minutes | Oral questioning and observation. |
Day 2
| No. | Teaching-Learning Process / Activities | Time | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Before Teaching Revise the previous day’s story through picture talk and simple questions. Students read a few lines together. |
5 Minutes | Oral revision. |
| 2 |
During Teaching Read the next part of the story. Explain why the animals made a mistake by eating all the grass. Activity – Right or Wrong Teacher says simple statements. Students say “Right” or “Wrong” by raising their hands. |
12 Minutes | Listening, understanding and participation. |
| 3 |
During Teaching Discuss how the animals realised their mistake and helped the old stag. Encourage every child to share one idea. Activity – Think and Tell Ask: “What would you do if your friend was sick?” Students answer in simple English or their own words. |
18 Minutes | Speaking skills, values and classroom participation. |
| 4 |
After Teaching Revise the complete story covered so far and ask students to practise reading at home. |
5 Minutes | Oral assessment and observation. |
Classroom Activities
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Animal Role Play
Students act as the stag and different animals and speak one simple dialogue. -
Who Am I?
The teacher gives clues about an animal. Students guess its name. -
Picture Sequencing
Arrange the story pictures in the correct order and tell what happened first, next and last. -
Good Friend Activity
Every child tells one way to help a friend who is sick or in trouble. -
Save Nature Promise
Students take a simple classroom pledge to protect plants, animals and nature.
Assessment
- Why did everyone like the old stag?
- What mistake did the animals make?
- How did the animals help the old stag in the end?
- What lesson do we learn from this story?
- If your friend is unwell, what will you do?
Homework
Read the story once again with your family. Learn the new words and complete all textbook and workbook exercises neatly.
Remedial and Enrichment Activities
Remedial Activities
Sit with children who need extra help and read the story with them slowly. Use pictures, repeated reading and pair reading so that they can understand the story with confidence.
Enrichment Activities
Encourage fast learners to write five simple sentences about kindness or protecting nature. They may also draw a forest scene and write one message for saving nature.
Follow-up Plan
Students will complete the Textbook Solutions and Workbook Solutions for this lesson. Before starting the next lesson, the teacher will begin with a short picture discussion and a few simple questions to connect today’s learning with the new topic.
Teacher’s Remarks
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