Lesson Plan: Animals and Birds
Class 1 English (Mridang) Unit 2: Life Around Us
Lesson Overview
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Lesson | Animals and Birds (Narrative & Picture-based) |
| Class | 1 |
| Subject | English (L2 – Second Language) |
| Unit | 2: Life Around Us |
| Duration | 5 Days (30–35 minutes per day) |
| Curricular Goals (NCF-FS) | CG 9.3 (converses fluently), CG 9.7 (uses enough words for daily interactions), CG 9.4 (understands instructions), CG 11.1 (phonological awareness), CG 9.5 (comprehends stories) |
Learning Objectives (सीखने के उद्देश्य)
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
- Listen to and understand the narrative about animals and birds. (जानवरों और पक्षियों के बारे में कहानी सुन और समझ सकेंगे।)
- Identify and name common animals and birds in English (dog, cat, rat, monkey, snake, crow, pigeon, sparrow, parrot, peacock). (सामान्य जानवरों और पक्षियों के अंग्रेज़ी नाम बता सकेंगे।)
- Describe animals using colours (A parrot is green. A crow is black, etc.). (जानवरों का रंग बता सकेंगे।)
- Identify where animals live (dog near the gate, cats in the verandah, monkeys in trees, etc.). (जानवर कहाँ रहते हैं, बता सकेंगे।)
- Distinguish between domestic and wild animals. (घरेलू और जंगली जानवरों में अंतर कर सकेंगे।)
- Recognize final sounds of words (rat – /t/, bird – /d/, etc.). (शब्दों की अंतिम ध्वनि पहचान सकेंगे।)
- Use prepositions (in, on, near, beside, etc.) correctly. (अव्यय शब्दों का सही उपयोग कर सकेंगे।)
Key Vocabulary (मुख्य शब्दावली)
| English | Hindi (Term) |
|---|---|
| Dog | कुत्ता (Kutta) |
| Cat | बिल्ली (Billi) |
| Rat | चूहा (Chuha) |
| Monkey | बंदर (Bandar) |
| Snake | साँप (Saap) |
| Crow | कौआ (Kaua) |
| Pigeon | कबूतर (Kabutar) |
| Sparrow | गौरैया (Gauraiya) |
| Parrot | तोता (Tota) |
| Peacock | मोर (Mor) |
| Verandah | बरामदा (Baramda) |
| Field | खेत (Khet) |
| Beak | चोंच (Chonch) |
| Gate | दरवाज़ा (Darwaza) |
| Tree | पेड़ (Ped) |
| Colour | रंग (Rang) |
| Near | पास (Paas) |
| Beside | बगल में (Bagal mein) |
| In | अंदर (Andar) |
| On | पर (Par) |
Sight Words (दृश्य शब्द): my, live, near, this, these, they, in, on, beside, have
Day-Wise Lesson Plan
Day 1: Introduction to Animals Around Us (हमारे आसपास के जानवर)
Duration: 30 minutes
| Time | Activity | Hindi Term / Instruction | Teacher’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Warm-up | शुभ प्रभात! (Shubh Prabhat!) | Greet students. Ask: “What animals do you see near your house?” (तुम्हारे घर के पास कौन-कौन से जानवर दिखते हैं?) “What birds do you see?” (कौन-कौन से पक्षी दिखते हैं?) |
| 5 min | Pre-listening | आज क्या सीखेंगे? (Aaj kya seekhenge?) | Show the picture of Jaggi (Page 93). Say: “This is Jaggi. He lives in Nagpur. Today, he will tell us about the animals and birds near his house.” |
| 10 min | Narrative Reading (Part 1) | कहानी पढ़ो (Kahani padho) | Read the first part of the narrative (Page 93-95): Introduction, dog near the gate, cats in the verandah, rat, monkeys in trees, snakes in the field. Show pictures and point to each animal. |
| 5 min | Vocabulary Introduction | नए शब्द सीखो (Naye shabd seekho) | Introduce key words: dog, cat, rat, monkey, snake, field, gate, verandah, tree. Write on board with Hindi meanings. |
| 5 min | Wrap-up | आज क्या सीखा? (Aaj kya seekha?) | Ask: “What animals did Jaggi tell us about?” (जग्गी ने हमें किन जानवरों के बारे में बताया?) “Dog, cat, rat, monkey, snake!” |
Narrative Summary (Pages 93-95):
My name is Jaggi. I live in Nagpur. Come with me. I will tell you about the animals that live near my house.
This is a dog. It lives near the gate.
These are cats. They jump up and down in the verandah of my house.
This is a rat. The rat is very small. The cat chases the rat.
These are monkeys. They swing and jump in the trees.
There is a field beside my house. There are a few snakes in it. You have to walk carefully in the field.
Animal Vocabulary Chart:
| English | Hindi | Where does it live? |
|---|---|---|
| Dog | कुत्ता | Near the gate |
| Cat | बिल्ली | In the verandah |
| Rat | चूहा | Inside the house/field |
| Monkey | बंदर | In the trees |
| Snake | साँप | In the field |
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Kahani suno” (कहानी सुनो) – Listen to the story
- “Yeh kaun hai?” (यह कौन है?) – Who is this?
- “Yeh kahan rehta hai?” (यह कहाँ रहता है?) – Where does it live?
- “Janwar ka naam kya hai?” (जानवर का नाम क्या है?) – What is the animal’s name?
Day 2: Birds Around Us and Comprehension (हमारे आसपास के पक्षी और समझ)
Duration: 30 minutes
| Time | Activity | Hindi Term / Instruction | Teacher’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Revision | कल क्या सीखा? (Kal kya seekha?) | Quick recall of animals from Jaggi’s house. Ask: “Where does the dog live?” “What do monkeys do in trees?” |
| 5 min | Narrative Reading (Part 2 – Birds) | पक्षियों के बारे में (Pakshiyon ke baare mein) | Read the second part of the narrative (Page 96): Crow, pigeon, sparrow, parrot, peacock. Show pictures. Point to each bird and say its name. |
| 10 min | Vocabulary – Birds | पक्षियों के नाम (Pakshiyon ke naam) | Introduce bird words: crow, pigeon, sparrow, parrot, peacock. Describe each: crow (black), pigeon (grey), sparrow (small), parrot (green, red beak), peacock (many colours). |
| 5 min | Comprehension Questions | प्रश्न-उत्तर (Prashn-uttar) | Ask: “What colour is a crow?” “Black!” “What colour is a parrot?” “Green!” “Which bird has many colours?” “Peacock!” |
| 5 min | Wrap-up | आज क्या सीखा? | Ask: “What birds did Jaggi tell us about?” (जग्गी ने हमें किन पक्षियों के बारे में बताया?) “Crow, pigeon, sparrow, parrot, peacock!” |
Narrative Summary (Page 96):
Now, I will also tell you about the birds I see near my house.
This is a crow. It is black in colour.
This is a pigeon. It is grey in colour.
This is a sparrow. It is a small bird.
This is a parrot. It is green and has a red beak.
This is a peacock. It has many colours.
I love animals and birds.
Birds Vocabulary Chart:
| English | Hindi | Colour | Special Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crow | कौआ | Black | Black colour |
| Pigeon | कबूतर | Grey | Grey colour |
| Sparrow | गौरैया | Brown | Small bird |
| Parrot | तोता | Green | Red beak |
| Peacock | मोर | Many colours | Beautiful feathers |
Comprehension Questions:
| Question | Expected Answer |
|---|---|
| What colour is a crow? | A crow is black. |
| What colour is a pigeon? | A pigeon is grey. |
| What colour is a parrot? | A parrot is green. |
| What does a parrot have? | A parrot has a red beak. |
| Which bird has many colours? | A peacock has many colours. |
| Does Jaggi love animals and birds? | Yes, Jaggi loves animals and birds. |
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Yeh kaun si chidiya hai?” (यह कौन सी चिड़िया है?) – Which bird is this?
- “Kya rang hai?” (क्या रंग है?) – What colour is it?
- “Kya khaas hai?” (क्या खास है?) – What is special about it?
- “Kya aapko pasand hai?” (क्या आपको पसंद है?) – Do you like it?
Day 3: Domestic vs Wild Animals and Speaking Practice (घरेलू vs जंगली जानवर और बातचीत अभ्यास)
Duration: 30 minutes
| Time | Activity | Hindi Term / Instruction | Teacher’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Revision | पुनरावृत्ति (Punaravritti) | Quick recall of all animals and birds from Jaggi’s narrative. |
| 10 min | Domestic vs Wild Animals | घरेलू और जंगली जानवर (Gharelu aur jangli janwar) | Use Page 97 (A): “Do you know that some animals live in the jungle?” Show pictures. Explain: Animals that live with people are “domestic” (dog, cat, cow). Animals that live in the jungle are “wild” (lion, tiger, monkey, snake). Sort Jaggi’s animals into domestic and wild. |
| 10 min | Speaking Practice – Colours | रंगों के बारे में बात (Rangon ke baare mein baat) | Use Page 98: Pair activity. One student asks: “What is the colour of a parrot?” Other answers: “A parrot is green.” Practice for crow, rat, peacock. |
| 5 min | Wrap-up | आज क्या सीखा? | Ask: “Which animals are domestic? Which are wild?” (कौन से जानवर घरेलू हैं? कौन से जंगली हैं?) |
Domestic vs Wild Animals (Page 97 A):
| Domestic Animals | Wild Animals |
|---|---|
| Dog | Lion |
| Cat | Tiger |
| Cow | Elephant |
| Goat | Monkey (can be both) |
| Hen | Snake (can be both) |
| Pig | Bear |
Speaking Practice – Colours (Page 98):
| Question | Expected Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the colour of a parrot? | A parrot is green. |
| What is the colour of a crow? | A crow is black. |
| What is the colour of a rat? | A rat is grey. |
| What is the colour of a peacock? | A peacock has many colours. |
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Kaun sa janwar gharelu hai?” (कौन सा जानवर घरेलू है?) – Which animal is domestic?
- “Kaun sa janwar jangli hai?” (कौन सा जानवर जंगली है?) – Which animal is wild?
- “Kya rang hai?” (क्या रंग है?) – What colour is it?
- “Jodi mein baat karo” (जोड़ी में बात करो) – Talk in pairs
Day 4: Phonics – Final Sounds and Fun with Pictures (ध्वनि – अंतिम ध्वनि और चित्र मज़ा)
Duration: 30 minutes
| Time | Activity | Hindi Term / Instruction | Teacher’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Revision | दोहराव (Dohrav) | Quick recall of animals, birds, and their colours. |
| 10 min | Phonics – Final Sounds | अंतिम ध्वनि (Antim dhvani) | Use Page 97 (B): “Say the word ‘rat’. Say it again. Notice that the last sound of the word ‘rat’ is ‘t’.” Practice with other words: dog (/g/), cat (/t/), bird (/d/), snake (/k/), crow (/w/), pigeon (/n/), parrot (/t/), peacock (/k/). Say each word and ask: “What is the last sound?” |
| 5 min | Listening Game | सुनो और बताओ (Suno aur batao) | Teacher says a word. Students say the last sound. Example: Teacher says “cat” → Students say “/t/”. |
| 5 min | Picture Talk – Elephants | चित्र वार्ता – हाथी (Chitra varta – Haathi) | Use Page 99: “Can you see the elephants? Where can you see them?” Show the picture. Ask: “Where are the elephants?” Practice prepositions: in, on, behind, near. “The elephant is near the tree.” “The elephant is in the water.” |
| 5 min | Wrap-up | आज क्या सीखा? | Ask: “What is the last sound of ‘dog’? (/g/) ‘cat’? (/t/) ‘bird’? (/d/)” |
Phonics – Final Sounds (Page 97 B):
| Word | Last Sound | Hindi Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Rat | /t/ | चूहा |
| Dog | /g/ | कुत्ता |
| Cat | /t/ | बिल्ली |
| Bird | /d/ | पक्षी |
| Snake | /k/ | साँप |
| Crow | /w/ | कौआ |
| Pigeon | /n/ | कबूतर |
| Parrot | /t/ | तोता |
| Peacock | /k/ | मोर |
| Monkey | /y/ (ee sound) | बंदर |
| Sparrow | /w/ | गौरैया |
Picture Talk – Elephants (Page 99):
| Question | Possible Answer |
|---|---|
| Can you see the elephants? | Yes, I can see elephants. |
| Where can you see them? | I can see them in the water, near the trees, on the land. |
| What are the elephants doing? | They are playing/walking/bathing. |
| How many elephants are there? | There are [count] elephants. |
| Where is the baby elephant? | The baby elephant is near the mother. |
Prepositions Practice:
| English | Hindi | Example |
|---|---|---|
| In | अंदर | The elephant is in the water. |
| On | पर | The bird is on the tree. |
| Near | पास | The elephant is near the tree. |
| Behind | पीछे | The elephant is behind the bush. |
| Beside | बगल में | The baby is beside the mother. |
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Aakhri sound kya hai?” (आखिरी साउंड क्या है?) – What is the last sound?
- “Haathi kahan hain?” (हाथी कहाँ हैं?) – Where are the elephants?
- “Kitne haathi hain?” (कितने हाथी हैं?) – How many elephants are there?
- “Haathi kya kar rahe hain?” (हाथी क्या कर रहे हैं?) – What are the elephants doing?
Day 5: Review, Assessment, and Fun Activities (पुनरावृत्ति, मूल्यांकन और मज़ेदार गतिविधियाँ)
Duration: 30 minutes
| Time | Activity | Hindi Term / Instruction | Teacher’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Revision | पुनरावृत्ति (Punaravritti) | Full review: Name all animals and birds from Jaggi’s narrative. Quick animal sound recall. |
| 10 min | Speaking Assessment | बातचीत परीक्षण (Baatcheet parikshan) | Call students one by one. Ask: “What is the colour of a parrot?” “What is the colour of a crow?” “What is the colour of a peacock?” “Where does a dog live?” “What bird has a red beak?” Assess answers in complete sentences. |
| 5 min | Writing Assessment | लेखन परीक्षण (Lekhan parikshan) | Dictate 5 animal/bird names: dog, cat, crow, parrot, peacock. Students write in their notebooks. |
| 5 min | Animal Homes Activity | जानवरों के घर (Janwaron ke ghar) | Use Page 90 (referenced earlier): Match animals with their homes. Dog→kennel, bird→nest, fish→water, monkey→tree, cow→shed. |
| 5 min | Wrap-up & Celebration | समापन और शाबाशी (Samaapan aur Shabashi) | Sing the “A Farm” song or “Butterflies” poem. Clap for all students. Celebrate their learning! |
Speaking Assessment Questions:
| Question | Expected Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the colour of a parrot? | A parrot is green. |
| What is the colour of a crow? | A crow is black. |
| What is the colour of a peacock? | A peacock has many colours. |
| What is the colour of a pigeon? | A pigeon is grey. |
| Where does a dog live? | A dog lives near the gate. |
| Where do monkeys live? | Monkeys live in trees. |
| Which bird has a red beak? | A parrot has a red beak. |
| Which bird is small? | A sparrow is small. |
Animal Homes Matching:
| Animal | Home | Hindi |
|---|---|---|
| Dog | Kennel | कुत्ताघर |
| Bird | Nest | घोंसला |
| Fish | Water/Pond | पानी/तालाब |
| Monkey | Tree | पेड़ |
| Cow | Shed | अस्तबल |
| Cat | House | घर |
| Snake | Burrow/Hole | बिल |
Assessment Checklist (मूल्यांकन सूची):
| Skill | Criteria | Yes/No |
|---|---|---|
| Listening | Listens to the narrative attentively | ☐ |
| Comprehension | Answers at least 5 questions correctly | ☐ |
| Vocabulary | Names at least 8 animals and birds | ☐ |
| Colours | Describes colours of 3+ animals correctly | ☐ |
| Classification | Distinguishes domestic and wild animals | ☐ |
| Phonics | Identifies final sounds of 3+ words | ☐ |
| Prepositions | Uses in/on/near correctly | ☐ |
| Speaking | Answers questions in complete sentences | ☐ |
| Writing | Writes dictation words correctly | ☐ |
Additional Activities (अतिरिक्त गतिविधियाँ)
| Activity | Description | Hindi Instruction |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Sounds Game | Teacher says an animal, students make the sound. Or teacher makes a sound, students guess. | “Janwar ki awaaz karo.” (जानवर की आवाज़ करो।) |
| Animal Movement Game | Students move like animals: hop like a frog, swing like a monkey, walk like a dog, fly like a bird. | “Janwar ki tarah chalo.” (जानवर की तरह चलो।) |
| Draw Your Favourite Animal | Students draw their favourite animal/bird and colour it. They say: “This is my favourite animal. It is a ______. It is ______ in colour.” | “Apna pasandida janwar banao.” (अपना पसंदीदा जानवर बनाओ।) |
| Animal Homes Matching Game | Make cards with animals and their homes. Students match them. | “Janwar aur uska ghar milao.” (जानवर और उसका घर मिलाओ।) |
| Where Do I Live? | Teacher says: “I live in a kennel. Who am I?” Students guess: “Dog!” “I live in a nest. Who am I?” “Bird!” | “Mera ghar kahan hai?” (मेरा घर कहाँ है?) |
| Picture Observation (Page 100) | Show the picture from “Fun with Pictures”. Ask: “What do you see in this picture?” (Page 100 – referenced for picture observation) | “Chitra mein kya dikhta hai?” (चित्र में क्या दिखता है?) |
Resources Needed (आवश्यक सामग्री)
- Textbook: Mridang Class 1 English
- Pictures of animals: dog, cat, rat, monkey, snake
- Pictures of birds: crow, pigeon, sparrow, parrot, peacock
- Flashcards of animal names
- Flashcards of colours (black, grey, green, brown, etc.)
- Domestic vs wild animals chart
- Animal homes matching worksheet
- Crayons/colours for drawing activity
- Notebooks and pencils for writing practice
- Picture cards for “Where Do I Live?” game
- Picture of elephants (Page 99)
Integration with Indian Knowledge System (भारतीय ज्ञान परंपरा से जुड़ाव)
- Animals in Indian culture: Animals like cows, monkeys, snakes, peacocks, and parrots have special significance in Indian mythology and culture.
- Cow: Sacred animal, worshipped as Gau Mata
- Monkey: Associated with Lord Hanuman
- Snake: Associated with Lord Shiva
- Peacock: National bird of India, associated with Lord Kartikeya
- Parrot: Associated with Kamadeva and Meenakshi
- Indian biodiversity: India is home to rich biodiversity. Discuss how Jaggi in Nagpur sees monkeys, snakes, and many birds naturally.
- Indian cities and wildlife: Nagpur is in Central India and has rich wildlife. Discuss how different cities have different animals.
- Birds in Indian literature: Crows, peacocks, and parrots appear in many Indian folk tales and songs.
- Respect for nature: The narrative ends with “I love animals and birds.” This teaches love and respect for all living beings, a core Indian value.
- Multilingualism: Discuss animal and bird names in different Indian languages (Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, etc.).
Note to the Teacher (शिक्षक के लिए नोट)
- Talk about animals, birds, and insects that live in your surroundings. Through frequent and regular repetition, reinforce the English names of the animals, birds and insects.
- Help children understand the concept of domestic and wild animals. (As mentioned on Page 97)
- Help children notice the final sounds of the words (rat – /t/, etc.). (As mentioned on Page 97)
- The objective of the above activities is to encourage conversation and develop the child’s confidence in speaking English. Help children frame sentences using the sentence structure “A ______ is ______.” (Page 98)
- Help children locate the elephants at different places. Help them use prepositions such as ‘in’, ‘on’, ‘behind’, etc. (Page 99)
- Ask children about other details in the picture for interaction and developing speaking skills. (Page 99)
- Encourage all children to speak, even if they say in their home language. Support them to find English words.
- Make connections to real life: Ask children about animals they see near their homes. This makes learning meaningful and relevant.