Lesson Plan for Class 4th English (Marigold)
Subject: English
Lesson Name: The Giving Tree
Board: CBSE (Aligned with NEP 2020 Guidelines)
1. Curricular Goals
- To
develop language skills including reading, comprehension, speaking, and writing
through the story The Giving Tree.
- To
foster environmental awareness and empathy for nature by understanding the
concept of selflessness and generosity.
- To
encourage reflection on the themes of friendship, giving, and the balance
between human needs and the environment.
- To
integrate holistic learning with a focus on values such as gratitude and
responsible use of resources.
2. Competencies/Skills
- Language
Skills: Reading fluency, vocabulary enhancement, comprehension of narrative,
and writing responses.
- Social-Emotional
Learning: Understanding emotions such as gratitude, empathy, and generosity.
- Critical
Thinking: Reflecting on the moral lessons of the story, discussing the
consequences of the boy's actions, and the value of giving.
- Creative
Expression: Storytelling, drawing, and dramatization based on the story’s
themes.
3. Targeted Learning Outcomes
-
Students will be able to narrate the story and explain its central theme of
selfless giving and environmental responsibility.
- They
will acquire new vocabulary words related to nature and human relationships.
-
Learners will demonstrate understanding by expressing their thoughts on giving,
friendship, and the relationship between humans and nature.
- They
will create simple written responses (e.g., writing letters to the tree) and
engage in creative tasks such as drawing or enacting the story.
4. Play-based Activity
- Role
Play: Students will enact key scenes from The Giving Tree, taking on roles as
the tree and the boy. They will perform how the tree gives everything
selflessly and how the boy grows from a child to an old man.
5. Experiential Learning Activity
- Nature
Walk: Take students on a walk around the school garden or a nearby park. Let
them observe the trees, discuss their importance, and share their thoughts on
how trees give to humans (shade, fruits, wood, etc.). Have students touch,
smell, and observe the plants to deepen their connection to nature.
6. Art/Sport Integrated Activities
- Art:
Students can create a mural or individual drawings of trees, showcasing how
trees help humans and the environment. Each student can contribute by drawing
the parts of a tree (leaves, fruits, roots) and writing how they would give
back to nature.
- Sports:
Organize a "Tree Hugging Relay" where students take turns running to
different trees and hugging them. This activity not only integrates fun but
also helps students appreciate the presence of trees.
7. Learning Tools/Teaching-Learning Materials (TLM) to be
Used
-
Flashcards with new vocabulary words and pictures of trees and their parts.
- Audio
or video of the story The Giving Tree (if available).
- Drawing
materials (crayons, colored paper, markers).
- Real
objects from nature (leaves, small branches) for hands-on learning.
- Props
for the role-play activity (such as paper crowns for the boy and green leaves
for the tree).
8. Gist of the Lesson
The
Giving Tree is a beautiful story of a tree that gives everything to a boy over
the course of his life, from apples to wood and finally even its trunk. The
tree represents selfless love and generosity, while the boy symbolizes human
beings and their endless needs. The story teaches a moral lesson about the
importance of giving, gratitude, and taking care of the environment.
9. Teaching-directed, Teacher-guided, and Student-led
Activities
- Teacher-Guided:
- Introduce the story with a discussion on
the importance of trees in nature.
- Read the story aloud or play an audio
version, pausing at key points to explain and ask questions.
- Guide a reflection session on how the tree gave everything without expecting anything in return.
- Student-Led:
- Students will discuss their thoughts on
what it means to give and how they can give back to the environment.
- Groups of students will perform the
role-play, with each group enacting a different part of the story.
- Students will lead the nature walk,
identifying trees and plants, and sharing what they have observed.
10. Pedagogical Procedure & Resources Required
Procedure:
1. Introduction:
Start with a discussion on how trees are important to humans. Ask questions
like, "What do trees give us?" and "How can we take care of
them?"
2. Story
Reading/Listening: Read The Giving Tree or play an audio version. Ensure
students follow along and pause to explain new vocabulary or key themes.
3. Discussion:
After reading, initiate a discussion on the moral of the story. Ask students
questions about how they felt about the boy and the tree. Encourage critical
thinking on the consequences of the boy’s actions.
4. Experiential
Activity: Take the students for a nature walk or visit the school garden. Let
them observe and identify different trees and plants, discussing what each
gives to the environment.
5. Art
Activity: Let students draw a tree or create a mural of a forest. Encourage
them to think about the gifts of nature and how they can give back.
Resources Required:
- NCERT
Marigold textbook (Class 4),
-
Flashcards with nature-related vocabulary,
- Drawing
and art materials (chart paper, crayons, markers),
- Audio
or video version of The Giving Tree (optional),
- Props
for role-play (e.g., paper crowns, green leaves).
11. In-Lesson Formative Assessment
- Questioning:
Ask open-ended questions during the story reading to assess understanding and
engagement.
- Role-play
Observation: Assess students’ comprehension of the story through their
performance in the role-play activity.
- Discussion:
Evaluate how well students express their thoughts on the themes of the story
(giving, gratitude, etc.).
12. Post Lesson Assessment
- Written
Reflection: Ask students to write a short letter from the boy to the tree,
reflecting on how they felt after receiving so much from the tree.
- Drawing:
Assess students’ creativity and understanding through their drawings of trees
and nature.
13. Assessment Strategies
- Observation:
Evaluate student participation in the role-play and nature walk activities.
Monitor how well they engage with the story’s themes.
- Creative
Work: Assess their written letters and drawings for comprehension of the
story’s message about giving and nature.
- Oral
Participation: Assess students’ ability to discuss and reflect on the moral of
the story during class discussions.
14. Interdisciplinary/Multi-disciplinary Activities
- Environmental
Studies (EVS): Connect the story to lessons on trees, plants, and their
importance in maintaining a balanced ecosystem.
- Social
Studies: Discuss how different communities value and use trees in their
everyday lives, linking it to the sustainable use of natural resources.
- Science: Introduce basic science concepts like photosynthesis and the water cycle to show how trees contribute to life on Earth.
15. Reinforcement/Practice Plan
-
Encourage students to plant a tree at home or in the school garden. They can
take care of the tree, water it, and observe its growth, making it a long-term
project.
- Ask
students to write a weekly journal about how they help the environment, such as
saving water, reducing waste, or planting seeds.
16. Self-assessment by the Teacher After Execution of the
Lesson
- Reflect
on the level of student engagement during the activities. Were students able to
connect with the moral lessons of the story?
- Assess
whether the students were able to internalize the value of giving and the
importance of trees and nature in their lives.
-
Evaluate the success of interdisciplinary connections (e.g., integrating
environmental and science lessons with the story’s themes).
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Determine if any adjustments are needed in future lessons, especially in how
experiential learning and discussions are facilitated.
This
lesson plan integrates the story The Giving Tree with values education,
language skills, environmental awareness, and creative activities. It
emphasizes the holistic development of children through experiential learning,
critical thinking, and interdisciplinary connections, aligning with the CBSE
board pattern and NEP 2020 objectives.