Lesson Plan: My Name

Class 2 English (Mridang) Unit 4: Life Around Us

Lesson Overview

Aspect	Details
Lesson	My Name (Chapter 2)
Class	2
Subject	English (L2 – Second Language)
Unit	4: Life Around Us
Duration	5 Days (30–35 minutes per day)
Page Reference	Pages 75-81
Curricular Goals (NCF-FS)	CG 9.3 (converses fluently), CG 9.5 (comprehends and narrates stories), CG 9.6 (identifies characters), 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

“My Name” (Pages 75-81) is the second chapter of Unit 4: Life Around Us in the Mridang Class 2 English textbook. This delightful story follows a little fly who wakes up one day and cannot remember his name!

The fly goes on a journey, asking different characters for help:

An ant who lives on a tree
The tree itself
A cow sleeping in the shade
The grass the cow eats
A leaf fallen on the grass

Just as the leaf is about to answer, the wind blows and the leaf begins to fly. Seeing this, the fly remembers his name – “My name is Fly!”

The chapter emphasizes:

Identity and self-awareness – knowing one’s name
The interconnectedness of nature – animals, trees, grass, leaves, wind
Animals and their habitats – ant on a tree, cow in the shade, grass on the ground
Phonological awareness – syllables, blends
The importance of asking for help

The chapter also includes activities related to:

Making animal sounds (cow, crow, sparrow, lion, cat, bee, duck)
Listening to sounds in nature
Completing sentences with words from a help box
Understanding the meaning of names
Practice with blends (‘bl’, ‘gr’, ‘sn’)

Learning Objectives (सीखने के उद्देश्य)

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

Listen to and understand the story “My Name.” (कहानी सुन और समझ सकेंगे।)
Identify the characters – fly, ant, tree, cow, grass, leaf, wind. (पात्रों को पहचान सकेंगे – fly, ant, tree, cow, grass, leaf, wind।)
Sequence the events of the story in the correct order. (कहानी की घटनाओं को सही क्रम में लगा सकेंगे।)
Answer comprehension questions about the story. (कहानी से संबंधित प्रश्नों के उत्तर दे सकेंगे।)
Make animal sounds and identify animals by their sounds. (जानवरों की आवाज़ें बना और पहचान सकेंगे।)
Identify the meaning of their own name. (अपने नाम का अर्थ जान सकेंगे।)
Recognize and use blends ‘bl’, ‘gr’, and ‘sn’. (‘bl’, ‘gr’, ‘sn’ blends को पहचान और उपयोग कर सकेंगे।)
Complete sentences using words from a help box. (सहायता बॉक्स से शब्दों का उपयोग कर वाक्य पूरे कर सकेंगे।)
Clap syllables in words. (शब्दों में syllables की ताली बजा सकेंगे।)

Key Vocabulary (मुख्य शब्दावली)

Characters in the Story (कहानी के पात्र)

English	Hindi
Fly	मक्खी (Makhi)
Ant	चींटी (Cheenti)
Tree	पेड़ (Ped)
Cow	गाय (Gay)
Grass	घास (Ghaas)
Leaf	पत्ता (Patta)
Wind	हवा (Hawa)
Shade	छाँव (Chhaon)

New Words (नए शब्द)

English	Hindi
Little	छोटा (Chhota)
Remembered	याद आया (Yaad aaya)
Forgotten	भूल गया (Bhool gaya)
Asked	पूछा (Poochha)
Answered	उत्तर दिया (Uttar diya)
Replied	जवाब दिया (Jawab diya)
Happily	खुशी से (Khushi se)
Blow	बहना (Behna)

Animal Sounds (जानवरों की आवाज़ें)

Animal	Sound	Hindi
Cow	Moo	हम्मा-हम्मा
Crow	Caw-caw	काँव-काँव
Sparrow	Chirp-chirp	चीं-चीं
Lion	Roar	दहाड़
Cat	Meow	म्याऊ
Bee	Buzz	भिनभिन
Duck	Quack	क्वैक-क्वैक

Sight Words (दृश्य शब्द)

his, do you, it, my, one, when, about

Blends (Blends)

Blend	Examples
bl	blanket, black, blue, blow
gr	grass, green, grow, ground
sn	snake, snail, snow, snap

Day-Wise Lesson Plan

Day 1: Introduction to the Story (कहानी का परिचय)

Duration: 30 minutes

Time	Activity	Hindi Term / Instruction	Teacher’s Role
5 min	Warm-up	शुभ प्रभात! (Shubh Prabhat!)	Greet students. Ask: “What is your name?” (तुम्हारा नाम क्या है?) “What if you forgot your name?” (अगर तुम अपना नाम भूल जाओ तो क्या होगा?)
5 min	Pre-listening	आज क्या सीखेंगे? (Aaj kya seekhenge?)	Show the picture on Page 75. Ask: “What do you see?” (एक मक्खी) “Today we will read a story about a fly who forgot his name!”
10 min	Story Narration (Part 1)	कहानी सुनो (Kahani suno)	Narrate the first part of the story (Pages 75-76): The fly forgets his name and asks the ant for help.
5 min	Vocabulary Introduction	नए शब्द सीखो (Naye shabd seekho)	Introduce key words: fly, ant, tree, cow, grass, leaf, remembered, forgotten. Write on board with Hindi meanings.
5 min	Wrap-up	आज क्या सीखा? (Aaj kya seekha?)	Ask: “Who forgot his name?” (Fly) “Who did he ask first?” (Ant)

Story Summary (Part 1 – Pages 75-76):

Once there was a little fly. One day, he could not remember his name! He tried and tried to remember it, but it was no use. He had forgotten his name.
He asked an ant, “Ant, do you know my name?”
The ant said, “I don’t know. You may ask the tree I climb.”
The fly said, “Dear tree, do you know my name?”
The tree said, “I don’t know. You may ask the cow sleeping in my shade.”

Key Characters – Part 1:

Character	Hindi	Question Asked
Fly	मक्खी	“Do you know my name?”
Ant	चींटी	“You may ask the tree I climb.”
Tree	पेड़	“You may ask the cow sleeping in my shade.”

Hindi Instructions to Use:

“Kahaani suno” (कहानी सुनो) – Listen to the story
“Kaun bhool gaya?” (कौन भूल गया?) – Who forgot?
“Usne kisse poochha?” (उसने किससे पूछा?) – Whom did he ask?
“Ant ne kya kaha?” (Ant ने क्या कहा?) – What did the ant say?

Day 2: Story Narration (Part 2) and Comprehension (कहानी का दूसरा भाग और समझ)

Duration: 30 minutes

Time	Activity	Hindi Term / Instruction	Teacher’s Role
5 min	Revision	कल क्या सीखा? (Kal kya seekha?)	Quick recall: “Who forgot his name? Who did he ask first?”
10 min	Story Narration (Part 2)	कहानी पूरी सुनो (Kahani puri suno)	Narrate the rest of the story (Pages 76-77): The fly asks the cow, the grass, and the leaf. The wind blows, the leaf flies, and the fly remembers his name!
5 min	Comprehension Questions	प्रश्न-उत्तर (Prashn-uttar)	Ask questions from Page 77: “How did the fly find his name?” “If you forget your name, whom would you ask?”
5 min	Vocabulary Review	शब्द अभ्यास (Shabd abhyas)	Review all characters: ant, tree, cow, grass, leaf, wind, fly.
5 min	Wrap-up	आज क्या सीखा?	Ask: “How did the fly find his name?” “He saw the leaf fly and remembered!”

Story Summary (Part 2 – Pages 76-77):

The fly went near the cow and asked, “Dear cow, do you know my name?”
The cow said, “I don’t know. You may ask the grass I eat.”
The fly went to the grass and asked, “Dear grass, do you know my name?”
The grass said, “I don’t know. You may ask the leaves fallen on me.”
The fly asked a leaf fallen on the grass, “Dear leaf, do you know my name?”
The leaf was about to answer, when the wind blew. The leaf began to fly.
Seeing this, the fly remembered his name! “My name is Fly! My name is Fly!” he said happily.

Sequence of Characters Asked:

Order	Character	Response
1	Ant	Ask the tree I climb
2	Tree	Ask the cow sleeping in my shade
3	Cow	Ask the grass I eat
4	Grass	Ask the leaves fallen on me
5	Leaf	About to answer, but wind blew
6	Wind	Made the leaf fly

Comprehension Questions (Page 77):

Question	Expected Answer
How did the fly find his name?	The fly saw the leaf flying and remembered his name.
If you forget your name, whom would you ask?	I would ask my mother/father/teacher.

Hindi Instructions to Use:

“Aage kya hua?” (आगे क्या हुआ?) – What happened next?
“Cow ne kya kaha?” (Cow ने क्या कहा?) – What did the cow say?
“Grass ne kya kaha?” (Grass ने क्या कहा?) – What did the grass say?
“Hawa ne kya kiya?” (Hawa ने क्या किया?) – What did the wind do?
“Fly ko kaise yaad aaya?” (Fly को कैसे याद आया?) – How did the fly remember?

Day 3: Listening Activities and Animal Sounds (सुनने की गतिविधियाँ और जानवरों की आवाज़ें)

Duration: 30 minutes

Time	Activity	Hindi Term / Instruction	Teacher’s Role
5 min	Revision	पुनरावृत्ति (Punaravritti)	Quick story recall. Ask: “Who all did the fly ask?”
10 min	Listening Activity	सुनना (Sunna)	Use Page 78 (A): “Your teacher will take you to the school garden/ground/classroom. Sit down under a tree. Close your eyes. Sit quietly and listen. What do you hear?” Take children outside to listen to sounds.
10 min	Animal Sounds Activity	जानवरों की आवाज़ें (Janwaron ki awaazein)	Use Page 78 (B): “Can you make the following sounds?” Practice: moo like a cow, caw like a crow, chirp like a sparrow, roar like a lion, meow like a cat, buzz like a bee, quack like a duck.
5 min	Wrap-up	आज क्या सीखा?	Ask: “What sounds did you hear outside?” “What sound does a lion make?” (Roar)

Listening Activity (Page 78 A):

Step	English	Hindi
1	Go to the school garden/ground.	स्कूल के बगीचे/मैदान में जाओ।
2	Sit down under a tree.	एक पेड़ के नीचे बैठो।
3	Close your eyes.	अपनी आँखें बंद करो।
4	Sit quietly and listen.	चुपचाप बैठो और सुनो।
5	Discuss what you hear.	जो सुना, उसके बारे में बात करो।

Sounds You Might Hear:

Birds chirping
Leaves rustling
Wind blowing
People talking
Vehicles passing

Animal Sounds Practice (Page 78 B):

Animal	Sound	Action
Cow	Moo	Open mouth wide
Crow	Caw-caw	Flap arms
Sparrow	Chirp-chirp	Hop like a sparrow
Lion	Roar	Hands like claws
Cat	Meow	Paws like a cat
Bee	Buzz	Buzz around
Duck	Quack	Move like a duck

Hindi Instructions to Use:

“Aankh band karo” (आँख बंद करो) – Close your eyes
“Chupchap baitho” (चुपचाप बैठो) – Sit quietly
“Kya sunai deta hai?” (क्या सुनाई देता है?) – What do you hear?
“Cow ki awaaz karo” (Cow की आवाज़ करो) – Make the sound of a cow

Day 4: Comprehension, Word Formation, and Blends (समझ, शब्द निर्माण और Blends)

Duration: 30 minutes

Time	Activity	Hindi Term / Instruction	Teacher’s Role
5 min	Revision	दोहराव (Dohrav)	Quick story recall. Animal sounds practice.
10 min	Comprehension and Fill-ups	प्रश्न-उत्तर और रिक्त स्थान (Prashn-uttar aur rikt sthaan)	Use Pages 79-80: Answer questions and complete sentences using the help box.
5 min	Word Formation Activity	शब्द निर्माण (Shabd nirman)	Use Page 80: “This is a story. Can you see the picture of a leaf in the story? Say the words ‘give me’ when you see the leaf to complete the story.”
10 min	Blends Activity	Blends अभ्यास	Use Page 81: “Look at the pictures. Read the words below each picture.” Practice blends: bl (blanket, black), gr (grass, green), sn (snake, snail).
5 min	Wrap-up	आज क्या सीखा?	Ask: “What blend does ‘grass’ start with?” (gr) “What blend does ‘blanket’ start with?” (bl)

Comprehension Questions (Page 79):

Question	Expected Answer
Who forgot his name?	The fly forgot his name.
What is your name?	My name is ______.
When the fly forgot his name, who all did the fly ask?	The fly asked the ant, the tree, the cow, the grass, and the leaf.

Complete the Sentences (Page 79 B – Help Box):

Sentence	Answer
The ant said, “I don’t know. You may ask the ______ I climb.”	tree
The tree said, “I don’t know. You may ask the ______ sleeping in my shade.”	cow
The cow said, “I don’t know. You may ask the ______ I eat.”	grass
The grass said, “I don’t know. You may ask the ______ fallen on me.”	leaf
Seeing the leaf ______, the fly remembered his name.	flying

Word Formation Activity (Page 80):

Sentence	Insert ‘give me’
A cat said to a cow “Please ______ some milk.”	give me
“What will you ______ grass?”	give me
“I have no grass,” said the cat.	–
“Will you ______ water?” asked the cow.	give me
“I have no water,” said the cat. “But I will say ‘Thank you’ if you ______ milk!”	give me

Blends Activity (Page 81 A):

Blend	Words	Hindi
bl	blanket, black, blue, blow	कंबल, काला, नीला, बहना
gr	grass, green, grow, ground	घास, हरा, बढ़ना, ज़मीन
sn	snake, snail, snow, snap	साँप, घोंघा, बर्फ, तोड़ना

Sentence Writing (Page 81 B):

Sentence	Example
1	Rohit has a blue blanket.
2	The grass is green.
3	I see a snake.

Hindi Instructions to Use:

“Khaali jagah bharo” (खाली जगह भरो) – Fill in the blanks
“Help box se shabd chuno” (Help box से शब्द चुनो) – Choose words from the help box
“Blends bolo” (Blends बोलो) – Say the blends

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 story recall. Animal sounds recall. Blends recall.
5 min	Syllable Clapping Activity	शब्दांश ताली (Shabdaansh taali)	Use Page 82: “Say your name, clapping for each syllable of the name. How many times did you clap?” Practice with other words: fly (1), ant (1), tree (1), cow (1), grass (1), leaf (1), monkey (2), elephant (3), butterfly (3).
5 min	Speaking Assessment	बातचीत परीक्षण (Baatcheet parikshan)	Call students one by one. Ask: “What is your name?” “Who forgot his name in the story?” “How did the fly remember his name?” “What sound does a lion make?”
5 min	Writing Assessment	लेखन परीक्षण (Lekhan parikshan)	Dictate 5 words: fly, ant, tree, cow, leaf. Students write.
10 min	Project Work – Meaning of Name	परियोजना कार्य (Pariyojana karya)	Use Page 80: “What is the meaning of your name? Can you find out? Tell it to the class.” Students share the meaning of their names.
5 min	Wrap-up & Celebration	समापन और शाबाशी (Samaapan aur Shabashi)	Sing the “A Show of Clouds” poem. Clap for all students. Celebrate their learning!

Syllable Clapping Activity (Page 82):

Word	Syllables	Claps
Fly	1	👏
Ant	1	👏
Tree	1	👏
Cow	1	👏
Grass	1	👏
Leaf	1	👏
Monkey	2	👏👏
Elephant	3	👏👏👏
Butterfly	3	👏👏👏

Speaking Assessment Questions:

Question	Expected Answer
What is your name?	My name is ______.
Who forgot his name in the story?	The fly forgot his name.
How did the fly remember his name?	The fly saw the leaf flying and remembered his name.
What sound does a lion make?	A lion roars.
What sound does a cat make?	A cat meows.

Writing Assessment:

Dictation Word	Expected Spelling
Fly	F-L-Y
Ant	A-N-T
Tree	T-R-E-E
Cow	C-O-W
Leaf	L-E-A-F
Grass	G-R-A-S-S

Project Work – Meaning of Name (Page 80):

Step	English	Hindi
1	Find out the meaning of your name.	अपने नाम का अर्थ पता करो।
2	Tell it to the class.	कक्षा को बताओ।

Assessment Checklist (मूल्यांकन सूची):

Skill	Criteria	Yes/No
Listening	Listens to the story attentively	☐
Comprehension	Answers 4+ questions correctly	☐
Story Recall	Names all characters	☐
Vocabulary	Names 5+ new words	☐
Animal Sounds	Makes 4+ animal sounds	☐
Blends	Identifies ‘bl’, ‘gr’, ‘sn’ blends	☐
Syllables	Claps syllables in words	☐
Speaking	Answers questions in complete sentences	☐
Writing	Writes dictation words correctly	☐

Additional Activities (अतिरिक्त गतिविधियाँ)

Activity	Description	Hindi Instruction
Animal Sounds Game	Teacher makes a sound, students guess the animal. Or teacher names an animal, students make the sound.	“Janwar ki awaaz karo.” (जानवर की आवाज़ करो।)
Story Sequence	Give students picture cards of the story. They arrange them in the correct order.	“Kahani ke chitron ko kram mein lagao.” (कहानी के चित्रों को क्रम में लगाओ।)
My Name Meaning	Students share the meaning of their name. Discuss how names have different meanings.	“Apne naam ka arth batao.” (अपने नाम का अर्थ बताओ।)
Name Syllable Game	Students say their name and clap the syllables. Compare who has the longest/shortest name.	“Apne naam ki syllables gino.” (अपने नाम की syllables गिनो।)
Blends Hunt	Find objects in the classroom with ‘bl’, ‘gr’, or ‘sn’ blends.	“Blends wali cheez dhundo.” (Blends वाली चीज़ ढूंढो।)
Nature Walk	Take students for a walk. Listen to sounds, see animals, and observe nature.	“Nature walk karo.” (नेचर वॉक करो।)
Make a Leaf	Students draw and colour a leaf. Write the word ‘leaf’ below it.	“Patta banao.” (पत्ता बनाओ।)

Resources Needed (आवश्यक सामग्री)

Textbook: Mridang Class 2 English (Pages 75-82)
Pictures of: fly, ant, tree, cow, grass, leaf, wind
Flashcards: new words and characters
Flashcards: animal sounds
Flashcards: blends (bl, gr, sn)
Drawing sheets and crayons
Notebooks and pencils for writing practice
Chart paper for story sequence
Nature walk observation sheets

Integration with Indian Knowledge System (भारतीय ज्ञान परंपरा से जुड़ाव)

Names in Indian Culture: In India, names have deep meaning. Many names come from Sanskrit and have spiritual significance. Names are often chosen based on:
- Deities (Ram, Krishna, Lakshmi)
- Nature (Ravi – sun, Chand – moon, Pushpa – flower)
- Qualities (Sachin – true, Anjali – offering)
- Astrology (based on the child’s birth star)
The Fly in Indian Folklore: Flies appear in many Indian folk tales. This story is similar to traditional Indian oral stories where animals go on journeys and learn about themselves.
Interconnectedness of Nature: The story shows how everything in nature is connected – the ant climbs the tree, the cow sleeps under the tree, the cow eats grass, leaves fall on grass. This reflects the Indian concept of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” (the world is one family) and interconnectedness of all living beings.
The Wind in Indian Tradition: Wind (Vayu) is one of the five elements in Indian philosophy (Panchamahabhuta – earth, water, fire, air, sky). It is considered a divine force.
Animal Sounds in Indian Languages: In India, different languages have different words for animal sounds. Discuss how “moo” in English is “humma” in Hindi.

Note to the Teacher (शिक्षक के लिए नोट)

Ensure that each child answers the questions. Help children find the meanings of their names, as it is related to their identity.
For Activity A (Listening), ensure that the children sit on a clean surface, quietly. Let them listen to sounds they hear; it can be of animals, birds, leaves, insects, breeze, vehicles or by people.
For Activity B (Animal Sounds), say each phrase given above with action, for children to respond.
Help children understand how to break any word into smaller parts (syllables) to pronounce it easily. Let them clap for each syllable. You may practise this regularly, each time with a new set of words.
Ensure that children say the blends correctly. Provide regular exercise of the above blends.
Encourage children to speak in English even if they use a mix of Hindi/English. Accept all responses and gradually encourage full sentences.

Links to Other Curricular Areas (पाठ्यक्रम के अन्य क्षेत्रों से जुड़ाव)

Area	Connection
Environmental Studies (EVS)	Animals, insects, trees, grass, nature, sounds
Art & Craft	Drawing leaves, nature observation
Music	Animal sounds, rhythm, syllables
Values Education	Identity (knowing one’s name), helping others, interconnectedness of nature
Language Development	Vocabulary building, blends, syllables, sentence formation
Social Studies	Meanings of names, cultural diversity

Quick Reference Card

Key Characters:
Fly → Ant → Tree → Cow → Grass → Leaf → Wind → Fly remembers!

Key Sequence:

Fly forgets name
Asks Ant → Tree → Cow → Grass → Leaf
Wind blows, leaf flies
Fly remembers: “My name is Fly!”

Key Animal Sounds:
Cow → Moo
Cat → Meow
Lion → Roar
Bee → Buzz
Duck → Quack

Key Blends:
bl: blanket, black
gr: grass, green
sn: snake, snail

Key Message:
“Know your name – it’s your identity!”

Mani Sir

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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