Lesson Overview
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Lesson | Fun with Pictures (Picture-based Activity) |
| Class | 1 |
| Subject | English (L2 – Second Language) |
| Unit | 3: Food (Supplementary) |
| Duration | 3–5 Days (30–35 minutes per day) |
| Page Reference | Page 100 |
| 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 9.2 (thinks of rhyming words) |
Introduction
“Fun with Pictures” (Page 100) is a supplementary activity page in the Mridang Class 1 English textbook. It serves as a picture observation and discussion activity designed to:
- Develop observation skills
- Enhance speaking and vocabulary related to fruits and vegetables
- Practice counting (numbers 1–10)
- Introduce colours of fruits and vegetables
- Promote healthy eating habits
- Encourage critical thinking about why we eat fruits and vegetables
This activity can be used as:
- A bridge lesson between Lesson 12 (A Visit to the Market) and Lesson 13 (The Food We Eat)
- A standalone activity for picture-based learning
- A revision activity for fruits and vegetables vocabulary
Learning Objectives (सीखने के उद्देश्य)
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
- Observe a picture carefully and answer questions about it. (चित्र को ध्यान से देख सकेंगे और प्रश्नों के उत्तर दे सकेंगे।)
- Identify and name fruits and vegetables in English (apple, banana, mango, orange, grapes, watermelon, potato, onion, tomato, etc.). (फलों और सब्जियों के अंग्रेज़ी नाम बता सकेंगे।)
- Count the number of fruits and vegetables in the picture. (चित्र में फलों और सब्जियों की गिनती कर सकेंगे।)
- Identify colours of fruits and vegetables (red, green, yellow, orange, etc.). (फलों और सब्जियों के रंग पहचान सकेंगे।)
- Distinguish between fruits and vegetables. (फलों और सब्जियों में अंतर कर सकेंगे।)
- Explain why we eat fruits and vegetables. (हम फल और सब्जियाँ क्यों खाते हैं, यह बता सकेंगे।)
- Express their favourite fruits and vegetables and give reasons. (अपने पसंदीदा फलों और सब्जियों को व्यक्त कर सकेंगे और कारण बता सकेंगे।)
Key Vocabulary (मुख्य शब्दावली)
Fruits (फल)
| English | Hindi |
|---|---|
| Apple | सेब (Seb) |
| Mango | आम (Aam) |
| Banana | केला (Kela) |
| Orange | संतरा (Santra) |
| Grapes | अंगूर (Angoor) |
| Watermelon | तरबूज़ (Tarbooz) |
| Pineapple | अनानास (Ananas) |
| Papaya | पपीता (Papita) |
| Guava | अमरूद (Amrood) |
| Pomegranate | अनार (Anar) |
Vegetables (सब्जियाँ)
| English | Hindi |
|---|---|
| Potato | आलू (Aloo) |
| Onion | प्याज (Pyaaz) |
| Tomato | टमाटर (Tamatar) |
| Cauliflower | फूलगोभी (Phoolgobhi) |
| Cabbage | पत्तागोभी (Pattagobhi) |
| Carrot | गाजर (Gajar) |
| Pumpkin | कद्दू (Kaddu) |
| Brinjal | बैंगन (Baingan) |
| Spinach | पालक (Paalak) |
Colours (रंग)
| English | Hindi |
|---|---|
| Red | लाल (Laal) |
| Green | हरा (Hara) |
| Yellow | पीला (Peela) |
| Orange | नारंगी (Narangi) |
| Purple | बैंगनी (Baingani) |
| White | सफ़ेद (Safed) |
| Brown | भूरा (Bhoora) |
Question Words (प्रश्न शब्द)
| English | Hindi |
|---|---|
| What | क्या |
| How many | कितने |
| Which | कौन सा |
| Why | क्यों |
| Where | कहाँ |
Day-Wise Lesson Plan
Day 1: Picture Observation and Introduction (चित्र अवलोकन और परिचय)
Duration: 30 minutes
| Time | Activity | Hindi Term / Instruction | Teacher’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Warm-up | शुभ प्रभात! (Shubh Prabhat!) | Greet students. Ask: “What fruits do you like?” (तुम्हें कौन से फल पसंद हैं?) “What vegetables do you eat?” (तुम कौन सी सब्जियाँ खाते हो?) |
| 5 min | Pre-listening | आज क्या सीखेंगे? (Aaj kya seekhenge?) | Show the picture on Page 100. Say: “Today we will look at a beautiful picture and talk about what we see.” (आज हम एक सुंदर चित्र देखेंगे और बात करेंगे कि हमें क्या दिखता है।) |
| 10 min | Picture Observation | चित्र देखो (Chitra dekho) | Give students 2-3 minutes to observe the picture quietly. Then ask: “What do you see in this picture?” (तुम्हें चित्र में क्या दिखता है?) |
| 5 min | Vocabulary Introduction | नए शब्द सीखो (Naye shabd seekho) | Write key fruit and vegetable names on the board. Point to each in the picture and say the name. Students repeat. |
| 5 min | Wrap-up | आज क्या सीखा? (Aaj kya seekha?) | Ask: “What fruits did you see in the picture?” (चित्र में तुमने कौन-कौन से फल देखे?) “What vegetables did you see?” (कौन-कौन सी सब्जियाँ देखीं?) |
Picture Observation Questions (Page 100):
| Question | Expected Answer |
|---|---|
| What do you see in this picture? | I see fruits, vegetables, a basket, a market. |
| Say the names of the fruits and vegetables that you see. | Apple, banana, mango, orange, grapes, potato, onion, tomato… |
| How many fruits are there in the picture? | There are [count] fruits. |
| How many vegetables are there in the picture? | There are [count] vegetables. |
| Can you name the fruits that are red in colour? | Apple, tomato (fruit), pomegranate. |
| Can you name the green vegetables? | Spinach, cabbage, capsicum, cucumber. |
| Which fruits and vegetables do you like the most? | I like ______ and ______. |
| Why do we eat fruits and vegetables? | Because they are good for our health. |
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Chitra dekho” (चित्र देखो) – Look at the picture
- “Kya dikhta hai?” (क्या दिखता है?) – What do you see?
- “Yeh kya hai?” (यह क्या है?) – What is this?
- “Kitne hain?” (कितने हैं?) – How many are there?
- “Kya rang hai?” (क्या रंग है?) – What colour is it?
Day 2: Detailed Observation and Questions (विस्तृत अवलोकन और प्रश्न)
Duration: 30 minutes
| Time | Activity | Hindi Term / Instruction | Teacher’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Revision | कल क्या सीखा? (Kal kya seekha?) | Quick recall: “What fruits and vegetables did you see yesterday?” |
| 10 min | Fruit Discussion | फलों की बात (Phalon ki baat) | Ask the fruit-related questions from Page 100: (a) How many fruits are there? (b) Can you name the fruits that are red in colour? (c) Which fruits do you like the most? |
| 10 min | Vegetable Discussion | सब्जियों की बात (Sabziyon ki baat) | Ask the vegetable-related questions: (a) How many vegetables are there? (b) Can you name the green vegetables? (c) Which vegetables do you like the most? |
| 5 min | Wrap-up | आज क्या सीखा? | Ask: “What is your favourite fruit? Why?” (तुम्हारा पसंदीदा फल कौन सा है? क्यों?) |
Fruit Questions (Page 100):
| Question | Possible Answers |
|---|---|
| How many fruits are there in the picture? | There are 5/6/7 fruits. |
| Can you name the fruits that are red in colour? | Apple, pomegranate, tomato (fruit), strawberries. |
| Which fruits do you like the most? | I like mangoes/apples/bananas. |
| Why do you like them? | Because they are sweet/juicy/tasty. |
Vegetable Questions (Page 100):
| Question | Possible Answers |
|---|---|
| How many vegetables are there in the picture? | There are 4/5/6 vegetables. |
| Can you name the green vegetables? | Spinach, cabbage, capsicum, cucumber, green beans. |
| Which vegetables do you like the most? | I like potatoes/tomatoes/carrots. |
| Why do you like them? | Because they are tasty/healthy. |
Colour Chart for Fruits and Vegetables:
| Colour | Fruits | Vegetables |
|---|---|---|
| Red | Apple, Pomegranate, Watermelon (inside) | Tomato, Red capsicum |
| Green | Grapes, Green apple, Guava | Spinach, Cabbage, Cucumber |
| Yellow | Mango, Banana, Papaya | Pumpkin (inside), Yellow capsicum |
| Orange | Orange, Papaya, Mango | Carrot, Pumpkin |
| Purple | Grapes, Jamun | Brinjal |
| White | Banana (inside) | Potato, Onion, Cauliflower |
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Kitne phal hain?” (कितने फल हैं?) – How many fruits are there?
- “Kaun sa phal laal hai?” (कौन सा फल लाल है?) – Which fruit is red?
- “Hari sabzi kaun si hai?” (हरी सब्जी कौन सी है?) – Which vegetable is green?
- “Aapko kaun sa pasand hai?” (आपको कौन सा पसंद है?) – Which one do you like?
Day 3: Colours, Counting, and Categorization (रंग, गिनती और वर्गीकरण)
Duration: 30 minutes
| Time | Activity | Hindi Term / Instruction | Teacher’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Revision | पुनरावृत्ति (Punaravritti) | Quick recall of fruits and vegetables names. |
| 5 min | Counting Practice | गिनती करो (Ginati karo) | Count fruits and vegetables in the picture together. Write numbers on the board. Practice counting 1-10. |
| 10 min | Fruits vs Vegetables Activity | फल और सब्जियाँ (Phal aur sabziyan) | Show pictures of fruits and vegetables. Ask: “Is this a fruit or a vegetable?” (यह फल है या सब्जी?) Explain the difference: fruits have seeds, vegetables are other parts of plants. |
| 5 min | Colour Hunt | रंग ढूंढो (Rang dhundho) | Ask students to find objects in the classroom of different colours. “Show me something red!” “Show me something green!” |
| 5 min | Wrap-up | आज क्या सीखा? | Ask: “What is the difference between a fruit and a vegetable?” (फल और सब्जी में क्या अंतर है?) |
Fruits vs Vegetables Classification:
| Fruits | Vegetables |
|---|---|
| Apple | Potato |
| Mango | Onion |
| Banana | Tomato |
| Orange | Cauliflower |
| Grapes | Cabbage |
| Watermelon | Carrot |
| Pineapple | Pumpkin |
| Papaya | Brinjal |
Simple Explanation:
- Fruits have seeds inside. They grow on trees/plants.
- Vegetables are the other parts of plants – roots, stems, leaves, flowers.
Counting Practice:
| Question | Expected Answer |
|---|---|
| How many apples? | One/Two apples. |
| How many bananas? | One/Two bananas. |
| How many oranges? | One/Two oranges. |
| How many potatoes? | One/Two potatoes. |
| Total fruits? | ______ fruits. |
| Total vegetables? | ______ vegetables. |
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Gino” (गिनो) – Count
- “Phal hai ki sabzi?” (फल है या सब्जी?) – Is it a fruit or vegetable?
- “Kya rang hai?” (क्या रंग है?) – What colour is it?
- “Laal rang wali cheez dhundo” (लाल रंग वाली चीज़ ढूंढो) – Find something red.
Day 4: Healthy Eating Discussion and Drawing (स्वस्थ भोजन चर्चा और चित्रकारी)
Duration: 30 minutes
| Time | Activity | Hindi Term / Instruction | Teacher’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Revision | दोहराव (Dohrav) | Quick recall: “Why do we eat fruits and vegetables?” (हम फल और सब्जियाँ क्यों खाते हैं?) |
| 10 min | Healthy Eating Discussion | स्वस्थ भोजन (Swasth bhojan) | Discuss: “Why do we eat fruits and vegetables?” (हम फल और सब्जियाँ क्यों खाते हैं?) “Because they keep us healthy and strong.” Discuss the importance of eating fruits and vegetables every day. |
| 5 min | My Favourite Fruit/Vegetable | मेरा पसंदीदा फल/सब्जी (Mera pasandida phal/sabzi) | Each student says: “My favourite fruit is ______.” “My favourite vegetable is ______.” “I like it because it is ______.” |
| 5 min | Drawing Activity | चित्र बनाओ (Chitra banao) | Students draw their favourite fruit or vegetable. Colour it nicely. Write the name below. |
| 5 min | Wrap-up | आज क्या सीखा? | Ask: “What should we eat every day?” (हमें रोज़ क्या खाना चाहिए?) “Fruits and vegetables!” |
Healthy Eating Discussion Points:
| English | Hindi |
|---|---|
| Fruits and vegetables keep us healthy. | फल और सब्जियाँ हमें स्वस्थ रखते हैं। |
| We should eat fruits every day. | हमें रोज़ फल खाने चाहिए। |
| We should eat vegetables every day. | हमें रोज़ सब्जियाँ खानी चाहिए। |
| Fruits give us energy. | फल हमें ऊर्जा देते हैं। |
| Vegetables make us strong. | सब्जियाँ हमें मज़बूत बनाती हैं। |
| We should not waste food. | हमें खाना बर्बाद नहीं करना चाहिए। |
Drawing Activity Instructions:
| Step | English | Hindi |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Draw your favourite fruit or vegetable. | अपना पसंदीदा फल या सब्जी बनाओ। |
| 2 | Colour it nicely. | इसे अच्छे से रंगो। |
| 3 | Write its name below. | नीचे इसका नाम लिखो। |
| 4 | Show it to your friends. | इसे अपने दोस्तों को दिखाओ। |
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Kyun khate hain?” (क्यों खाते हैं?) – Why do we eat?
- “Kya pasand hai?” (क्या पसंद है?) – What do you like?
- “Kyun pasand hai?” (क्यों पसंद है?) – Why do you like it?
- “Chitra banao” (चित्र बनाओ) – Draw a picture.
- “Naam likho” (नाम लिखो) – Write the name.
Day 5: Review, Games, and Assessment (पुनरावृत्ति, खेल और मूल्यांकन)
Duration: 30 minutes
| Time | Activity | Hindi Term / Instruction | Teacher’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Revision | पुनरावृत्ति (Punaravritti) | Quick recall of all fruits and vegetables. “What is this?” (Pointing to pictures) |
| 10 min | Games | खेल (Khel) | Play games: (1) “Fruit Basket” – students sit in a circle, each has a fruit name, teacher calls a fruit, that student stands. (2) “Guess the Fruit/Vegetable” – teacher describes, students guess. |
| 5 min | Speaking Assessment | बातचीत परीक्षण (Baatcheet parikshan) | Ask students: “What is your favourite fruit?” “My favourite fruit is ______.” “What is your favourite vegetable?” “My favourite vegetable is ______.” |
| 5 min | Writing Assessment | लेखन परीक्षण (Lekhan parikshan) | Dictate 3 fruit names and 3 vegetable names. Students write in their notebooks. |
| 5 min | Wrap-up & Celebration | समापन और शाबाशी (Samaapan aur Shabashi) | Sing the “Fruits for All” poem. Celebrate their learning! |
Game 1: Fruit Basket Game
| Step | English | Hindi |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Each student gets a fruit name. | हर बच्चे को एक फल का नाम मिलता है। |
| 2 | Students sit in a circle. | बच्चे गोले में बैठते हैं। |
| 3 | Teacher calls a fruit name. | शिक्षक एक फल का नाम पुकारता है। |
| 4 | That student stands and says the name. | वह बच्चा खड़ा होता है और नाम बोलता है। |
Game 2: Guess the Fruit/Vegetable
| Clue (English) | Clue (Hindi) | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| I am red and sweet. | मैं लाल और मीठा हूँ। | Apple |
| I am yellow and I am a king. | मैं पीला और राजा हूँ। | Mango |
| I am long and yellow. | मैं लंबा और पीला हूँ। | Banana |
| I am green and round. | मैं हरा और गोल हूँ। | Cabbage |
| I am brown and round. | मैं भूरा और गोल हूँ। | Potato |
Speaking Assessment:
| Question | Expected Answer |
|---|---|
| What is your favourite fruit? | My favourite fruit is ______. |
| What is your favourite vegetable? | My favourite vegetable is ______. |
| What colour is a mango? | A mango is yellow. |
| What colour is a tomato? | A tomato is red. |
| Why do we eat fruits and vegetables? | We eat fruits and vegetables because they keep us healthy. |
Writing Assessment:
| Dictation Word | Expected Spelling |
|---|---|
| Apple | A-P-P-L-E |
| Mango | M-A-N-G-O |
| Banana | B-A-N-A-N-A |
| Potato | P-O-T-A-T-O |
| Tomato | T-O-M-A-T-O |
| Onion | O-N-I-O-N |
Assessment Checklist (मूल्यांकन सूची):
| Skill | Criteria | Yes/No |
|---|---|---|
| Observation | Identifies 5+ fruits and vegetables in the picture | ☐ |
| Vocabulary | Names 5+ fruits in English | ☐ |
| Vocabulary | Names 5+ vegetables in English | ☐ |
| Colours | Identifies colours of fruits and vegetables | ☐ |
| Counting | Counts fruits and vegetables correctly | ☐ |
| Classification | Distinguishes between fruits and vegetables | ☐ |
| Speaking | Expresses favourite fruit/vegetable and why | ☐ |
| Drawing | Draws and colours a fruit/vegetable | ☐ |
| Writing | Writes fruit/vegetable names correctly | ☐ |
Additional Activities (अतिरिक्त गतिविधियाँ)
| Activity | Description | Hindi Instruction |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit Collage | Cut out pictures of fruits and vegetables from magazines. Make a collage on chart paper. Label them. | “Phal aur sabzi ka collage banao.” (फल और सब्जी का कॉलेज बनाओ।) |
| Fruit Salad Day | Bring fruits to class. Wash, cut, and make a fruit salad. Eat together. Say fruit names in English. | “Fruit salad day manao.” (फ्रूट सलाद डे मनाओ।) |
| Vegetable Printing | Cut vegetables (potato, onion) in half. Dip in paint and make prints on paper. | “Sabzi se chhapai karo.” (सब्जी से छपाई करो।) |
| Market Role Play | Set up a mini-market. Students are shopkeepers and customers. Practice dialogues. | “Bazaar ka natak karo.” (बाजार का नाटक करो।) |
| Colour Sorting | Sort pictures of fruits and vegetables by colour. “Red fruits go here. Green vegetables go here.” | “Rang ke hisaab se lagao.” (रंग के हिसाब से लगाओ।) |
| Healthy Plate | Draw a plate. Put a variety of fruits and vegetables on it. Say: “This is a healthy plate!” | “Healthy plate banao.” (हेल्दी प्लेट बनाओ।) |
| I Spy Game | Teacher says: “I spy with my little eye, something red and round.” Students guess. | “I spy khelo.” (आई स्पाई खेलो।) |
Resources Needed (आवश्यक सामग्री)
- Textbook: Mridang Class 1 English (Page 100)
- Large colour printout of the picture (or project on screen)
- Flashcards of fruits and vegetables
- Real fruits and vegetables (for demonstration)
- Flashcards of colours (red, green, yellow, orange, purple)
- Drawing sheets and crayons
- Notebooks and pencils for writing practice
- Magazines for collage (optional)
- Chart paper
- Real fruits for fruit salad activity (optional)
Integration with Indian Knowledge System (भारतीय ज्ञान परंपरा से जुड़ाव)
- Indian fruits and vegetables: India has a rich variety of fruits and vegetables. Mango (king of fruits), banana, papaya, guava, pomegranate are all native to India.
- Seasonal eating: In India, people eat seasonal fruits and vegetables (mango in summer, orange in winter). This is aligned with Ayurveda principles.
- Traditional Indian food: Indian food uses a variety of vegetables in different dishes (sabzi, dal, sambar, etc.). Discuss traditional Indian meals.
- Indian markets (Bazaars): India has vibrant fruit and vegetable markets. Discuss the sights, sounds, and colours of Indian markets.
- Indian agriculture: India is an agricultural country. Many farmers grow fruits and vegetables. Discuss the importance of farmers.
- Traditional snacks: India has many fruit-based snacks (fruit chaat) and vegetable-based dishes (sabzi). Discuss regional varieties.
Note to the Teacher (शिक्षक के लिए नोट)
- Encourage children to answer all the questions, even if they say in their home language. Help them find English names for fruits and vegetables.
- Names identified by children can be written on the board. This builds vocabulary and confidence.
- Help children answer in complete sentences. For example, instead of just “mango”, encourage “This is a mango.” or “I like mangoes.”
- Make the activity interactive – use real fruits and vegetables if possible. This makes learning concrete and memorable.
- Discuss healthy eating habits – why we should eat fruits and vegetables every day.
- Make connections to the child’s life – ask what fruits and vegetables they eat at home.
- Use the fruits and vegetables unit (Unit 3) as a reference – this activity links to “A Visit to the Market” and “The Food We Eat.”
- This activity can be used as a revision tool before the assessment