Subject: English
Lesson Plan Name
Helen Keller
1. Curricular Goals
- Develop reading comprehension and analytical skills.
- Foster empathy and understanding of individuals with disabilities.
- Enhance vocabulary and spelling.
- Encourage students to overcome challenges.
2. Competencies/Skills
- Reading fluency and comprehension.
- Vocabulary acquisition and usage.
- Listening and speaking skills.
- Critical thinking and empathy.
- Creative expression through art and storytelling.
3. Targeted Learning Outcomes
- Students will read and understand the story of Helen Keller.
- Students will learn and use new vocabulary words in context.
- Students will appreciate the determination and perseverance of Helen Keller.
- Students will demonstrate empathy towards individuals with disabilities.
4. Play-based Activity
- **Role Play:** Students pair up; one acts as Helen Keller (blindfolded) and the other as her teacher, Anne Sullivan, guiding her through simple tasks.
5. Experiential Learning Activity
- **Sensory Exploration:** Students explore objects in a mystery box using only their sense of touch, simulating Helen Keller's experience of learning about the world.
6. Art/Sport Integrated Activities
- **Collage Making:** Students create a collage depicting important events in Helen Keller's life.
- **Sign Language Practice:** Students learn basic sign language phrases and practice them with peers.
7. Learning Tools/TLM to be Used
- NCERT Class 4 English textbook.
- Blindfolds for role play.
- Mystery box with various objects.
- Materials for collage making (magazines, glue, scissors).
- Sign language charts.
8. Gist of the Lesson
The story of Helen Keller highlights her extraordinary journey from being a child unable to see or hear to becoming a renowned author and advocate for people with disabilities. It emphasizes the importance of determination, perseverance, and the role of a supportive mentor.
9. Teaching-directed Teacher-guided and Student-led Activities
- **Teacher-Guided:** Read the story aloud, explaining key events and vocabulary.
- **Student-Led:** Group discussion on the challenges faced by Helen Keller and how she overcame them.
10. Pedagogical Procedure & Resources Required
- **Introduction (10 minutes):** Brief discussion on disabilities and introduce Helen Keller.
- **Reading (20 minutes):** Teacher reads the story aloud, followed by silent reading by students.
- **Explanation (15 minutes):** Discuss the story's key events, themes, and vocabulary.
- **Activities (30 minutes):** Role play and sensory exploration activities.
- **Conclusion (10 minutes):** Recap the lesson and address any remaining questions.
Resources Required:
- NCERT Class 4 English textbook.
- Blindfolds.
- Mystery box and objects.
- Collage materials.
- Sign language charts.
11. In-Lesson Formative Assessment
- Oral questions and answers during the reading session.
- Observation of student participation in activities.
- Vocabulary quiz based on the story.
12. Post-Lesson Assessment
- Worksheet with questions on the story's content and vocabulary.
- Collage submission depicting Helen Keller's life events.
13. Assessment Strategies
- Continuous assessment through class participation and oral responses.
- Written assessment through worksheets and collage submissions.
- Peer assessment during group activities and discussions.
14. Interdisciplinary Multi-disciplinary Activities
- **Social Studies:** Discuss the historical context and impact of Helen Keller's advocacy.
- **Science:** Explore the human sensory system and how it works.
- **Art:** Collage making and sign language practice.
15. Reinforcement/Practice Plan
- **Homework Assignment:** Write a short paragraph on a personal challenge and how you overcame it.
- **Reading Practice:** Read additional materials on Helen Keller and discuss them in the next class.
- **Vocabulary Reinforcement:** Create flashcards with new words learned and review them regularly.
16. Self-assessment by the Teacher after Execution of the Lesson
- Reflect on the effectiveness of the lesson plan and student engagement.
- Evaluate whether the targeted learning outcomes were achieved.
- Gather student feedback on activities and adjust future lesson plans accordingly.
- Identify areas for improvement in teaching methods and materials used.