Lesson Plan for Class
4th English (Marigold)
Subject: English
Lesson Name: Pinocchio
Board: CBSE (Aligned with NEP 2020 Guidelines)
1. Curricular Goals
- To enhance reading and comprehension skills through the
story of Pinocchio.
- To develop the ability to identify key characters, setting,
and the moral of the story.
- To foster creativity and critical thinking through various
activities related to the story.
- To promote the importance of honesty, responsibility, and moral values, as portrayed in the story.
2. Competencies/Skills
- Language Competencies: Improve vocabulary, reading fluency,
and comprehension skills.
- Character Analysis: Understanding the motives and behaviour
of characters such as Pinocchio, Geppetto, and the Fox.
- Moral Judgment: Developing a sense of right and wrong
through the story’s moral lessons.
- Creative Expression: Enhancing creativity through
activities like role-play, storytelling, and art.
- Collaboration and Communication: Working in groups for discussions and activities.
3. Targeted
Learning Outcomes
- Cognitive: Students will be able to understand and retell
the story of Pinocchio, identifying the main characters, setting, and plot.
- Affective: Students will appreciate the importance of
honesty, as demonstrated by Pinocchio's experiences.
- Skills-Based: Students will be able to engage in role-play, use new vocabulary from the lesson, and demonstrate comprehension through creative expression.
4. Play-based Activity
- Pinocchio's Transformation Game: Have students act out the transformation of Pinocchio from a wooden puppet to a real boy. They can take turns pretending to be Pinocchio and the characters who help or hinder his journey, such as the Blue Fairy or the Fox. This activity emphasizes understanding characters and sequence of events while engaging in imaginative play.
5. Experiential Learning Activity
- Create Your Own Puppet: Students will make simple puppets (using paper, cardboard, and yarn) and act out a scene from Pinocchio. This activity allows students to connect with the puppet aspect of the story and understand Pinocchio's initial form, relating it to the lessons he learns about honesty and responsibility.
6. Art/Sport
Integrated Activities
- Art Activity: Students will create their own version of
Pinocchio or Geppetto using craft supplies. This can include drawing, colouring,
and cutting out shapes. The activity will help students connect with the
characters on a deeper level through visual representation.
- Sport Activity: Organize a relay race with "Pinocchio's tasks," where each student performs a task or obstacle representing a lesson Pinocchio learns (e.g., telling the truth, helping others). This integrates movement with learning about responsibility and moral values.
7. Learning Tools/Teaching-Learning Materials
(TLM) to be Used
- NCERT Marigold textbook (Class 4).
- Flashcards with new vocabulary from the story (e.g.,
puppet, lie, honesty, fairy, etc.).
- Craft materials for the puppet-making activity (paper,
scissors, yarn, glue, etc.).
- Images or video clips from Pinocchio (optional).
- Storyboard templates for retelling the story.
8. Gist of the
Lesson
The lesson Pinocchio is a moral story about a wooden puppet created by Geppetto who wishes to become a real boy. Through a series of adventures and misadventures, Pinocchio learns the values of honesty, hard work, and responsibility. The lesson emphasizes the importance of telling the truth and the consequences of making bad choices.
9. Teaching-Directed, Teacher-Guided, and
Student-Led Activities
- Teacher-Guided:
- Start by
introducing the characters of Pinocchio and explaining the moral of the story.
- Read the story
aloud, guiding students through comprehension questions after each section.
- Help students create their puppets for the experiential activity, guiding them in choosing materials and discussing how their puppet represents the character.
- Student-Led:
- Students take part
in the role-play and puppet-making activities, reflecting on the lessons
learned by Pinocchio.
- In small groups, students create their own short scenes where they act out a part of the story, discussing what Pinocchio learned in that scene.
10. Pedagogical
Procedure & Resources Required
Procedure:
1. Introduction: Discuss with students what they know about
Pinocchio. Introduce the main characters and the basic plot of the story.
2. Reading: Read Pinocchio aloud, pausing to discuss and
explain key events and vocabulary.
3. Comprehension Discussion: Ask students questions to ensure
they understand the main points. For example, “Why did Pinocchio's nose grow
when he lied?” and “What did Pinocchio learn at the end of the story?”
4. Role Play: Students act out scenes from the story, using
their puppets in the role-play. They discuss what each character learned during
the story.
5. Art Activity: Have students create their own puppets,
incorporating lessons learned from the story.
6. Conclusion: Reflect on the story’s moral and how students can apply the lessons of honesty and responsibility in their daily lives.
Resources
Required:
- NCERT Marigold textbook,
- Flashcards for vocabulary,
- Craft supplies for puppet-making,
- Storyboard templates for retelling the story.
11. In-Lesson
Formative Assessment
- Questioning: Ask comprehension questions during the story
reading. For example, “What did Pinocchio do wrong in the story?” and “How did
he fix it?”
- Role-Play Observation: Observe how students perform during
the puppet role-play and their ability to express the moral lesson.
- Puppet Design: Assess students' understanding of the characters based on their puppet designs.
12. Post-Lesson
Assessment
- Written Reflection: Have students write a short reflection
on how they think Pinocchio changed during the story. They should also describe
one lesson they learned from the story.
- Story Retelling: Ask students to work in pairs and retell the story using their puppets, paying attention to the key events and the moral.
13. Assessment Strategies
- Observation: Observe participation in activities like
role-play, puppet making, and group discussions.
- Written Assessment: Check students' comprehension through
short-answer questions and reflections.
- Creative Work: Assess students' understanding of the story through their puppet designs and ability to reflect the character’s development.
14. Interdisciplinary/Multi-disciplinary
Activities
- Art: The puppet-making activity integrates visual arts with
the lesson. Students create a visual representation of a character from the
story.
- Drama: Through role-play, students practice public
speaking, expression, and comprehension of the story’s themes.
- Values Education: The lesson’s moral teaches students about the importance of honesty, responsibility, and the consequences of actions.
15. Reinforcement/Practice Plan
- Daily Reading: Encourage students to read other stories
with moral lessons, helping them apply what they’ve learned in Pinocchio to
different contexts.
- Role-Play Practice: Organize a classroom puppet show where
students act out different parts of the story, reinforcing the moral values.
- Discussion and Reflection: Hold regular class discussions on honesty and other values, linking them back to real-life situations.
16. Self-Assessment
by the Teacher After Execution of the Lesson
- Reflect on how effectively students participated in the
activities. Did they engage in role-play and discussions?
- Evaluate if the lesson objectives were met. Did the
students understand the moral of the story and demonstrate this understanding
in their creative work?
- Consider whether the students enjoyed the puppet-making activity and whether it helped them connect with the story more meaningfully.
This lesson plan aims to immerse students in the story of Pinocchio,
enhancing their reading comprehension, creative expression, and understanding
of moral lessons. It integrates play, art, and experiential learning to make
the lesson engaging and effective, aligning with NEP 2020 guidelines.