Class 1 English (Mridang) Unit 1: My Family and Me
Lesson Overview
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Lesson | Two Little Hands (Chapter 1) |
| Class | 1 |
| Subject | English (L2 – Second Language) |
| Unit | 1: My Family and Me |
| Duration | 5 Days (30–35 minutes per day) |
| Curricular Goals (NCF-FS) | CG 9.1 (listens to and appreciates songs/rhymes), CG 9.7 (knows and uses enough words for day-to-day interactions), CG 9.3 (converses fluently), CG 11.1 (phonological awareness) |
Learning Objectives (सीखने के उद्देश्य)
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
- Recite the poem “Two Little Hands” with actions. (कविता को क्रियाओं के साथ गा सकेंगे।)
- Identify and name at least 6 body parts in English. (शरीर के 6 अंगों के अंग्रेज़ी नाम बता सकेंगे।)
- Associate actions with body parts (clap, walk, see, hear, etc.). (शरीर के अंगों को क्रियाओं से जोड़ सकेंगे।)
- Recognize and say the initial sounds of letters a–h. (a–h अक्षरों की प्रारंभिक ध्वनि पहचान सकेंगे।)
- Follow simple instructions in English. (अंग्रेज़ी में सरल निर्देश समझ सकेंगे।)
Key Vocabulary (मुख्य शब्दावली)
| English | Hindi (Term) |
|---|---|
| Hand | हाथ (Haath) |
| Leg | पैर (Pair) |
| Head | सिर (Sir) |
| Eye | आँख (Aankh) |
| Ear | कान (Kaan) |
| Nose | नाक (Naak) |
| Mouth | मुँह (Munh) |
| Clap | ताली बजाना (Taali Bajana) |
| Walk | चलना (Chalna) |
| See | देखना (Dekhna) |
| Hear | सुनना (Sunna) |
| Smell | सूंघना (Soonghna) |
| Breathe | साँस लेना (Saans Lena) |
| Talk | बोलना (Bolna) |
| Eat | खाना (Khana) |
Day-Wise Lesson Plan
Day 1: Introduction to the Poem (परिचय)
Duration: 30 minutes
| Time | Activity | Hindi Term / Instruction | Teacher’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Warm-up | शुभ प्रभात! (Shubh Prabhat!) – Greet students with “Good morning!” | Clap rhythmically and ask students to repeat. |
| 5 min | Pre-listening | ध्यान से सुनो (Dhyan se suno) – “Today we will learn a fun song about our body.” | Show pictures of body parts or point to your own body parts. |
| 10 min | Poem Recitation | मेरे पीछे दोहराओ (Mere pichhe dohrao) – Recite the poem with actions. | Recite line by line with actions; students repeat. |
| 5 min | Action Song | साथ में गाओ (Saath mein gao) | Sing the full poem with actions; students join in. |
| 5 min | Wrap-up | आज क्या सीखा? (Aaj kya seekha?) | Ask: “Which body parts did we learn today?” |
Poem for Day 1:
Two little eyes to look around.
Two little ears to hear any sound.
One little nose to smell and breathe.
One little mouth that likes to eat.
Actions:
- Eyes → point to eyes
- Ears → point to ears
- Nose → point to nose
- Mouth → point to mouth
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Mere saath dohrao” (मेरे साथ दोहराओ) – Repeat with me
- “Angootha dikhao” (अंगूठा दिखाओ) – Show me your (body part)
- “Sab log khade ho jao” (सब लोग खड़े हो जाओ) – Everyone stand up
Day 2: Body Parts Practice (शरीर के अंग)
Duration: 30 minutes
| Time | Activity | Hindi Term / Instruction | Teacher’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Revision | कल क्या सीखा? (Kal kya seekha?) | Revise the poem with actions. |
| 5 min | Vocabulary Drill | नाम बताओ (Naam batao) | Point to body parts; students say the name in English. |
| 10 min | “Repeat after the Teacher” | मेरे पीछे बोलो (Mere pichhe bolo) | Use the dialogue from the textbook (Page 4): “I clap with my hands.” Students repeat. |
| 5 min | Pair Activity | जोड़ी में बात करो (Jodi mein baat karo) | Students ask each other: “What is this?” “This is my nose.” (Page 5) |
| 5 min | Wrap-up | आज क्या सीखा? (Aaj kya seekha?) | Quick quiz: “Show me your hands. What are these?” |
Dialogue Practice:
Teacher: I clap with my hands.
Students: I clap with my hands.
Teacher: I walk with my legs.
Students: I walk with my legs.
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Mujhe dikhao” (मुझे दिखाओ) – Show me
- “Zor se bolo” (ज़ोर से बोलो) – Say it loudly
- “Dhire se bolo” (धीरे से बोलो) – Say it softly
Day 3: Actions and Sight Words (क्रियाएँ और दृश्य शब्द)
Duration: 30 minutes
| Time | Activity | Hindi Term / Instruction | Teacher’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Revision | कविता गाओ (Kavita gao) | Sing the complete poem with actions. |
| 5 min | Action Words | क्रिया शब्द (Kriya shabd) | Introduce action words: clap, walk, see, hear, smell, talk, eat. |
| 5 min | Simon Says Game | साइमन कहता है (Simon kehta hai) | “Simon says: clap your hands.” “Simon says: touch your nose.” |
| 5 min | Sight Words | दृश्य शब्द (Drishya shabd) | Write on board: one, to. Explain meaning in Hindi (एक, को). |
| 5 min | Match Activity | मिलान करो (Milan karo) | Students match body parts with their pictures (Page 6). |
| 5 min | Wrap-up | खेल खत्म (Khel khatam) | Ask: “What can you do with your hands?” |
Sight Words:
| Word | Hindi Meaning |
|---|---|
| one | एक |
| to | को (की ओर) |
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Mera naam hai… Simon” – My name is… Simon
- “Khel khelte hain” (खेल खेलते हैं) – Let’s play a game
- “Line mein khade ho jao” (लाइन में खड़े हो जाओ) – Stand in a line
Day 4: Letter Sounds and Writing (अक्षर ध्वनि और लेखन)
Duration: 30 minutes
| Time | Activity | Hindi Term / Instruction | Teacher’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Revision | दोहराव (Dohrav) | Sing the poem and review body parts. |
| 5 min | Alphabet Song | ए बी सी गाना (ABC gaana) | Sing the alphabet song (Page 10). |
| 5 min | Phonics – Letters a-h | ध्वनि (Dhvani) | Introduce initial sounds: a (apple), b (ball), c (cat), etc. (Page 11-12) |
| 5 min | Writing Practice | लिखना (Likhma) | Students trace letters in the notebook or on the worksheet (Page 10). |
| 5 min | “Odd One Out” | अलग शब्द (Alag shabd) | Identify the word with a different starting sound (Page 14). |
| 5 min | Wrap-up | आज क्या सीखा? | Ask: “What sound does ‘n’ make? What word starts with ‘n’?” |
Phonics Focus:
| Letter | Word | Hindi Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| n | nose | नाक |
| o | orange | संतरा |
| p | parrot | तोता |
| q | quilt | रज़ाई |
| r | rat | चूहा |
| s | sun | सूरज |
| t | table | मेज़ |
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Kalam uthao” (कलम उठाओ) – Pick up your pen
- “Copy mein likho” (कॉपी में लिखो) – Write in your notebook
- “Shabd banao” (शब्द बनाओ) – Make words
Day 5: Integration and Assessment (समेकन और मूल्यांकन)
Duration: 30 minutes
| Time | Activity | Hindi Term / Instruction | Teacher’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Revision | पुनरावृत्ति (Punaravritti) | Recite the full poem and sing the alphabet song. |
| 5 min | Speaking Activity | बातचीत (Baatcheet) | Ask questions: “What is this?” (pointing to nose, eyes, etc.) |
| 5 min | Writing Assessment | लेखन परीक्षण (Lekhan parikshan) | Students write letters a–h in their notebooks. |
| 5 min | Drawing Activity | चित्र बनाओ (Chitra banao) | Students trace their hand and decorate it (Page 8). |
| 5 min | Handwashing Activity | हाथ धोना (Haath dhona) | Demonstrate the 4 steps of handwashing (Page 9). |
| 5 min | Wrap-up & Celebration | समापन (Samaapan) | Praise students; sing the poem one last time together. |
Handwashing Steps (Page 9):
- Open the tap or pour water on your hands. (नल खोलो या हाथों पर पानी डालो।)
- Rub soap on your hands. (हाथों पर साबुन लगाओ।)
- Wash between the fingers. (उंगलियों के बीच धोओ।)
- Rinse your hands again. (हाथों को फिर से धोओ।)
Assessment Checklist (मूल्यांकन सूची):
| Skill | Criteria | Yes/No |
|---|---|---|
| Recitation | Recites the poem with actions | ☐ |
| Vocabulary | Names at least 6 body parts | ☐ |
| Phonics | Recognizes initial sounds (a-h) | ☐ |
| Writing | Traces letters a-h correctly | ☐ |
| Comprehension | Follows simple instructions | ☐ |
Additional Hindi Terms for Classroom Use
| English Instruction | Hindi Term |
|---|---|
| Good morning, children! | शुभ प्रभात, बच्चों! |
| Sit down. | बैठ जाओ। |
| Stand up. | खड़े हो जाओ। |
| Listen carefully. | ध्यान से सुनो। |
| Repeat after me. | मेरे पीछे दोहराओ। |
| Say it aloud. | ज़ोर से बोलो। |
| Show me your hands. | अपने हाथ दिखाओ। |
| Touch your nose. | अपनी नाक छुओ। |
| Clap your hands. | ताली बजाओ। |
| Very good! | बहुत अच्छे! |
| Well done! | शाबाश! |
| Let’s sing. | चलो गाते हैं। |
| Open your book. | किताब खोलो। |
| Close your book. | किताब बंद करो। |
Resources Needed (आवश्यक सामग्री)
- Textbook: Mridang Class 1 English
- Flashcards for body parts
- Flashcards for letters a–h
- Chart paper for tracing hands
- Colours/crayons
- Soap and water for handwashing activity
- Mirror for the “Hold this page in front of a mirror” activity (Page 33)
Mani Sir एक अनुभवी शिक्षक, शिक्षा मार्गदर्शक और डिजिटल शिक्षा सामग्री निर्माता हैं। वे प्रतियोगी परीक्षाओं तथा विद्यालयी शिक्षा के लिए सरल, तथ्यपूर्ण और परीक्षा-उपयोगी अध्ययन सामग्री तैयार करने के लिए जाने जाते हैं। उनका उद्देश्य कठिन विषयों को आसान भाषा में समझाकर विद्यार्थियों की सफलता सुनिश्चित करना है।
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