Lesson Plan for Class 4th English (Marigold)
Subject: English
Lesson Names: The Donkey, I Had a Little Pony,
The Milkman’s Cow
Board: CBSE (Aligned with NEP 2020 Guidelines)
1. Curricular Goals
- To enable
students to comprehend and appreciate the poems and stories.
- To develop
students' ability to express emotions and feelings through oral and written
language.
- To foster
empathy, kindness, and understanding of animals through literary exploration.
- To promote creativity, imagination, and collaboration in a structured classroom environment.
2. Competencies/Skills
- Language
Skills: Reading, listening, comprehension, and recitation of poetry and prose.
- Empathy
& Emotional Development: Understanding the emotional connection between
humans and animals.
- Critical
Thinking: Reflecting on how characters in the poems and story respond to
challenges.
- Collaborative Skills: Working together in activities and sharing thoughts on the lessons.
3. Targeted Learning Outcomes
- Students
will understand the themes of compassion and empathy for animals.
- They will
be able to identify and appreciate the literary devices used in poetry and
prose.
- Learners
will express their thoughts and emotions about the relationship between humans
and animals.
- Students will enhance their vocabulary, understanding new words and expressions from the poems and story.
4. Play-based Activity
- Role Play: Students enact the roles of the donkey, pony, and cow from the lessons. They will take turns acting out scenes and demonstrate how humans should treat animals with kindness. This will encourage empathy and creativity.
5. Experiential Learning Activity
- Animal Care Workshop: Organize a visit or virtual session with a local veterinarian or animal shelter. Students will learn how to care for animals and understand their needs. They will be encouraged to ask questions about animal care, linking the lesson’s themes to real-life experiences.
6. Art/Sport Integrated Activities
- Art:
Students will draw or make a craft of their favorite animal (donkey, pony, cow)
and write a few sentences about how they would take care of that animal.
- Sport: A group-based activity where students participate in a relay race themed around "Helping Animals" – e.g., transporting "food" (small objects) to the "animals" (team members) on the other side.
7. Learning Tools/Teaching-Learning Materials (TLM) to be
Used
- Flashcards
with difficult words from the poems and story for vocabulary building.
- Chart
paper for group activities and writing exercises.
- Drawing
and colouring materials for the art-based activity.
- Puppets or
soft toys representing animals for the role-play activity.
- Multimedia presentation or video on animals and how to care for them.
8. Gist of the Lesson
- The Donkey:
This poem highlights how even though the donkey is often overlooked and
considered slow or dull, it still deserves kindness and empathy. It emphasizes
not judging others based on appearances.
- I Had a
Little Pony: This poem talks about how the speaker had a little pony who was
mistreated by a man who wanted it to work hard. The poem conveys the importance
of kindness towards animals and not overburdening them.
- The Milkman’s Cow: This story tells how the milkman’s cow refuses to move, despite many attempts by different people to get it to budge. It’s only when a young boy approaches with compassion and a kind gesture that the cow finally moves. The story teaches us that gentleness and understanding are often more effective than force.
9. Teaching-directed, Teacher-guided, and Student-led
Activities
- Teacher-Guided:
- Read aloud the poems and story, explaining
key vocabulary and guiding students to understand the themes.
- Facilitate a discussion on the importance of treating animals with kindness and respect.
- Student-Led:
- Role-playing activities where students take on the roles of the donkey, pony, cow, and other characters.
- Group discussion where students share personal stories about animals they have encountered.
10. Pedagogical Procedure & Resources Required
Procedure:
1. Introduction:
Begin with a discussion on animals and how we interact with them in daily life.
Ask students if they have pets or if they have ever helped an animal.
2. Reading
and Explanation: Read aloud the poems The Donkey and I Had a Little Pony,
followed by The Milkman’s Cow. Pause to explain difficult words and concepts.
3. Discussion:
Engage students in a conversation about the importance of compassion towards
animals. Ask, "Why do we need to be gentle with animals?"
4. Role Play:
Students will enact key scenes from the lessons, highlighting the central
message of kindness.
5. Art
Activity: Students will draw their favorite animals and write about how they
would care for them.
6. Experiential Activity: Organize the Animal Care Workshop or video session on animal care.
Resources Required:
- NCERT
Marigold textbook (Class 4),
- Flashcards
with key vocabulary,
- Art
materials (paper, colours),
- Puppets or
soft toys for role play,
- Multimedia setup for showing animal care videos.
11. In-Lesson Formative Assessment
- Observation:
Monitor how students respond to the reading and participate in role-play
activities. Note whether they understand the lesson’s key themes of empathy and
compassion.
- Vocabulary Check: Ask questions about the meanings of new words introduced in the lesson and assess understanding.
12. Post-Lesson Assessment
- Writing
Assignment: Ask students to write a paragraph or poem about an animal they have
seen, focusing on how they would show kindness to that animal.
- Group Presentation: Students present their artwork and explain how they would take care of their favorite animal.
13. Assessment Strategies
- Observation:
Assess how students interact with their peers during role plays and
discussions. Check if they demonstrate empathy and understanding.
- Written
Work: Evaluate students' ability to express their thoughts in writing, focusing
on clarity, creativity, and empathy.
- Artwork: Assess students’ creativity and thoughtfulness in their drawings and how well they link the drawing to the lesson’s theme.
14. Interdisciplinary/Multidisciplinary Activities
- Science:
Connect the lesson to a discussion about different animals, their habitats, and
how humans can help protect them.
- Art: Use
drawing and craft activities to integrate visual expression with language
learning.
- Environmental Studies: Discuss the importance of preserving animal habitats and being environmentally conscious in protecting wildlife.
15. Reinforcement/Practice Plan
- Encourage
students to observe animals in their neighbourhood and write down how they feel
when they see them. For example, “What did you feel when you saw the street
dogs today?”
- Provide
additional reading materials about animals and their care.
- Ask students to work with their family members to create a small animal care guide, promoting family involvement.
16. Self-assessment by the Teacher After Execution of the
Lesson
- Reflect on
whether the students were able to grasp the main themes of the lessons.
- Evaluate
the effectiveness of the role-play and experiential activities in fostering
empathy for animals.
- Consider
whether students were actively engaged in discussions and able to ask
meaningful questions.
- Reflect on how well students were able to relate the lesson to their real-life experiences with animals.
This lesson
plan integrates language learning with empathy, creativity, and environmental
awareness. It focuses on helping students develop a sense of compassion, not
only for animals but for others around them, in alignment with the goals of NEP
2020.