Lesson Plan: Badal and Moti

Class 3 English Santoor NCERT: Unit 1 Fun with Friends

Lesson Overview

Aspect	Details
Lesson	Badal and Moti (Chapter 2)
Class	3
Subject	English (L2 – Second Language)
Unit	1: Fun with Friends
Type	Story (Narrative)
Duration	5 Days (30–35 minutes per day)
Page Reference	Pages 33-42
Curricular Goals (NCF-SE 2023)	CG 1 (Sustains effective communication skills), CG 2 (Develops fluency in reading and comprehension), CG 3 (Expresses understanding in writing), CG 4 (Develops wide range of vocabulary)

Introduction

“Badal and Moti” is the second chapter of Unit 1: Fun with Friends in the Santoor Class 3 English textbook. This heartwarming story tells the tale of a young boy named Badal who finds a shivering puppy by the roadside and brings him home.

The puppy is named Moti (meaning “pearl” in Hindi). Badal and his mother care for Moti, who grows up to be a loyal companion. The story takes a dramatic turn when Badal slips and falls into a deep pit on a rainy day. Moti, with his sharp senses, helps locate Badal and saves him.

The story beautifully teaches children about:

Compassion and kindness towards animals
Friendship and loyalty
The bond between humans and animals
Past tense (-ed verbs)
Sequencing of events
Sentence punctuation (question marks and full stops)

The story also includes activities related to:

True/False questions
Sequencing the story (numbering sentences)
Adding ‘-ed’ to verbs
Matching words to make pairs
Understanding and using punctuation
Conversation completion

Learning Objectives (सीखने के उद्देश्य)

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

Listen to and understand the story “Badal and Moti.” (कहानी सुन और समझ सकेंगे।)
Identify the main characters – Badal, Moti (the puppy), and Badal’s mother. (मुख्य पात्रों को पहचान सकेंगे – Badal, Moti, और Badal की माँ।)
Narrate the story in their own words with picture support. (अपने शब्दों में कहानी सुना सकेंगे।)
Understand and use past tense verbs (-ed endings). (भूतकाल को समझ और उपयोग कर सकेंगे।)
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।)
Use question marks and full stops correctly. (प्रश्नवाचक चिह्न और पूर्ण विराम का सही उपयोग कर सकेंगे।)
Develop empathy and compassion for animals. (जानवरों के प्रति सहानुभूति और करुणा विकसित कर सकेंगे।)

Key Vocabulary (मुख्य शब्दावली)

Story-Specific Words (कहानी से संबंधित शब्द)

English	Hindi
Village	गाँव (Gaon)
Puppy	पिल्ला (Pilla)
Shivering	काँपना (Kaampna)
Cold	ठंड (Thand)
Smile	मुस्कान (Muskaan)
Named	नाम रखा (Naam rakha)
Grew up	बड़ा हुआ (Bada hua)
Best friends	सबसे अच्छे दोस्त (Sabse achhe dost)
Rainy day	बरसात का दिन (Barsaat ka din)
Slipped	फिसल गया (Phisal gaya)
Muddy lane	कीचड़ भरी गली (Keechar bhari gali)
Deep pit	गहरा गड्ढा (Gehra gaddha)
Worried	चिंतित (Chintit)
Neighbours	पड़ोसी (Padosi)
Accompanied	साथ गया (Saath gaya)
Scent	गंध (Gandh)
Barking	भौंकना (Bhaukna)
Hugged	गले लगाया (Gale lagaya)
Thanked	धन्यवाद दिया (Dhanyavaad diya)

Past Tense Words (-ed endings)

Present	Past (-ed)	Hindi
Live	Lived	रहता था
Love	Loved	प्यार करता था
Play	Played	खेलता था
Gather	Gathered	इकट्ठा किया
Thank	Thanked	धन्यवाद दिया
Name	Named	नाम रखा
Follow	Followed	पीछा किया
Wait	Waited	इंतज़ार किया

Sight Words (दृश्य शब्द)

was, with, in, and, on, of, from, to, for, but, when, then

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: “Do you like animals?” (क्या तुम्हें जानवर पसंद हैं?) “Do you have a pet?” (क्या तुम्हारे पास कोई पालतू जानवर है?) “What is its name?” (उसका नाम क्या है?)
5 min	Pre-listening	आज क्या सीखेंगे? (Aaj kya seekhenge?)	Show the picture on Page 33. Ask: “What do you see?” “A boy and a puppy.” “Today we will read a story about a boy named Badal and his puppy Moti!”
10 min	Story Narration (Part 1)	कहानी सुनो (Kahani suno)	Narrate the first part of the story (Pages 33-34): Badal finds a shivering puppy, brings him home, names him Moti, and they become best friends.
5 min	Vocabulary Introduction	नए शब्द सीखो (Naye shabd seekho)	Introduce key words: village, puppy, shivering, cold, named, grew up, best friends.
5 min	Wrap-up	आज क्या सीखा? (Aaj kya seekha?)	Ask: “Who is the boy in the story?” (Badal) “What did he find?” (A puppy) “What did they name the puppy?” (Moti)

Story Summary (Part 1 – Pages 33-34):

There was a boy called Badal. He lived with his mother in a village and they were very happy.
One evening, when Badal was returning from school, he saw a puppy shivering in the cold.
Badal brought him home. “Can this puppy stay with us, Maa?” asked Badal. “Yes beta, but only if you promise to take care of the puppy”, said his mother with a smile.
Badal and his mother named the puppy Moti. As days went by, Moti grew up and loved Badal. They became best friends. They ate and played together. Moti followed Badal wherever he went.

Key Characters:

Character	Hindi	Role
Badal	बादल	A young boy
Moti	मोती	The puppy
Badal’s mother	बादल की माँ	Takes care of Badal and Moti

Hindi Instructions to Use:

“Kahaani suno” (कहानी सुनो) – Listen to the story
“Badal kaun hai?” (Badal कौन है?) – Who is Badal?
“Usne kya paaya?” (उसने क्या पाया?) – What did he find?
“Puppy ka naam kya rakha?” (Puppy का नाम क्या रखा?) – What did they name the puppy?

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 is Badal?” “What did he find?” “What did they name the puppy?”
10 min	Story Narration (Part 2)	कहानी पूरी सुनो (Kahani puri suno)	Narrate the rest of the story (Pages 35-36): Badal slips and falls into a pit, Moti helps find him, Badal’s mother and neighbours search, Moti finds Badal and saves him.
5 min	Comprehension Questions	प्रश्न-उत्तर (Prashn-uttar)	Ask questions from Page 36: “What did Badal come across by the side of the road?” “What did Badal and his mother name the puppy?” “What did Badal fall into?” “How did Moti find Badal?”
5 min	True/False Activity	सही/गलत (Sahi/Galat)	Use Page 36 (Question 5): Write T for true and F for false.
5 min	Wrap-up	आज क्या सीखा?	Ask: “How did Moti help Badal?” “What happened in the end?”

Story Summary (Part 2 – Pages 35-36):

One rainy day, while Badal was on his way home from school, he slipped on the muddy lane and fell into a deep pit. He tried hard, but could not come out of the pit.
Badal’s mother was worried when he did not come home in time. Moti too was waiting at the gate. Badal’s mother gathered the neighbours to help search for him. Moti too accompanied them.
Moti followed Badal’s scent and went near the pit. He started barking loudly. The neighbours followed the sound and saw Badal. Badal hugged his puppy Moti and thanked him.

Comprehension Questions (Page 36):

Question	Expected Answer
What did Badal come across by the side of the road?	Badal came across a puppy by the side of the road.
What did Badal and his mother name the puppy?	They named the puppy Moti.
What did Badal fall into?	Badal fell into a deep pit.
How did Moti find Badal?	Moti followed Badal’s scent and started barking near the pit.

True/False Activity (Page 36 – Q5):

Statement	Answer
a) Badal lived with his grandmother.	F
b) Moti grew up and loved Badal.	T
c) Badal’s mother was worried when he did not come home in time.	T
d) Moti caught Badal’s photo.	F
e) Badal hugged his puppy Moti and thanked him.	T

Hindi Instructions to Use:

“Aage kya hua?” (आगे क्या हुआ?) – What happened next?
“Badal kahan gira?” (Badal कहाँ गिरा?) – Where did Badal fall?
“Moti ne kya kiya?” (Moti ने क्या किया?) – What did Moti do?
“Sahi ya galat?” (सही या गलत?) – True or false?

Day 3: Past Tense and Vocabulary (भूतकाल और शब्दावली)

Duration: 30 minutes

Time	Activity	Hindi Term / Instruction	Teacher’s Role
5 min	Revision	पुनरावृत्ति (Punaravritti)	Quick story recall. True/False quick check.
10 min	Past Tense Activity	भूतकाल (Bhutkaal)	Use Page 37 (A): “Look at the following words from the lesson. lived, loved, played, gathered, thanked. Notice that all these words end with ‘ed’. All these actions have already happened. Add ‘ed’ and write.” Practice with: walk, talk, jump, look, help, like, play, watch.
5 min	Sentence Practice	वाक्य अभ्यास (Vakya abhyas)	Students make sentences using past tense: “I walked to school yesterday.” “I played with my friend.”
5 min	Matching Activity	मिलान करो (Milan karo)	Use Page 38 (B): “Match the words to make pairs.”
5 min	Wrap-up	आज क्या सीखा?	Ask: “What do we add to a verb to show it happened in the past?” (-ed) “Say one past tense word.”

Past Tense Activity (Page 37 A):

Word	Add ‘ed’	Past Tense
walk	+ ed	walked
talk	+ ed	talked
jump	+ ed	jumped
look	+ ed	looked
help	+ ed	helped
like	+ ed	liked
play	+ ed	played
watch	+ ed	watched

Matching Activity (Page 38 B):

Word 1	Word 2	Pair
Good	bye	Goodbye
Sun	flower	Sunflower
Rain	bow	Rainbow
Cup	cake	Cupcake
Snow	man	Snowman
Tooth	brush	Toothbrush

Hindi Instructions to Use:

“‘ed’ lagao” (‘ed’ लगाओ) – Add ‘ed’
“Past tense mein bolo” (Past tense में बोलो) – Say in past tense
“Milan karo” (मिलान करो) – Match

Day 4: Sequencing, Punctuation, and Speaking (क्रम, विराम चिह्न और बातचीत)

Duration: 30 minutes

Time	Activity	Hindi Term / Instruction	Teacher’s Role
5 min	Revision	दोहराव (Dohrav)	Quick past tense recall. Story recall.
10 min	Sequencing Activity	क्रम में लगाओ (Kram mein lagao)	Use Page 38 (A): “Your teacher will read out the story of Badal and Moti once again to you. Now read the following sentences and number them in the sequence of the story.”
5 min	Punctuation Activity	विराम चिह्न (Viraam chihn)	Use Page 40 (C): “Add a ‘?’ or a ‘.’ to the following sentences.” Practice with: “What is your name ?” “The sun rises in the east .” “May I borrow your book ?”
5 min	Speaking Practice	बातचीत (Baatcheet)	Use Page 37 (B): Share experiences: “Do you remember when you fell down last time? How did you fall? Who picked you up?” “Do you have a pet?” “If you could keep any animal as a pet, which would you choose and why?”
5 min	Wrap-up	आज क्या सीखा?	Ask: “What punctuation mark do we use for a question?” (?) “What do we use for a statement?” (.)

Sequencing Activity (Page 38 A):

Sentence	Order
Badal came across a puppy by the side of the road.	1
Badal and his mother named the puppy Moti.	2
One rainy day, he slipped and fell into a deep pit.	3
Moti accompanied Badal’s mother to search for him.	4
Moti followed Badal’s scent and went near the pit and started barking.	5
Badal hugged Moti.	6

Punctuation Activity (Page 40 C):

Sentence	Punctuation
The sun rises in the east	. (full stop)
What is your name	? (question mark)
I like to eat mangoes	. (full stop)
May I borrow your English textbook	? (question mark)
Brinda and Namrata are good friends	. (full stop)
Whose shoes are these	? (question mark)

Speaking Practice Questions (Page 37 B):

Question	Possible Answer
Do you remember when you fell down last time? How did you fall? Who picked you up?	I fell while playing. My mother picked me up.
Do you have a pet?	Yes, I have a dog/cat. / No, I don’t.
If you could keep any animal as a pet, which would you choose and why?	I would choose a dog because they are loyal and friendly.

Hindi Instructions to Use:

“Kram mein lagao” (क्रम में लगाओ) – Put in sequence
“‘?’ ya ‘.’ lagao” (‘?’ या ‘.’ लगाओ) – Add ‘?’ or ‘.’
“Apna anubhav batao” (अपना अनुभव बताओ) – Share your experience

Day 5: Creative Activity, Assessment, and Celebration (रचनात्मक गतिविधि, मूल्यांकन और उत्सव)

Duration: 30 minutes

Time	Activity	Hindi Term / Instruction	Teacher’s Role
5 min	Revision	पुनरावृत्ति (Punaravritti)	Full story recall. Quick past tense and punctuation recall.
10 min	Picture Story Activity	चित्र कहानी (Chitra kahani)	Use Page 39-40 (A & B): “Look at the pictures. They show a story of two friends: a pigeon and an ant. But the pictures are jumbled up. Number them to get the correct order to make a story.” Then fill in the blanks.
5 min	Conversation Completion	बातचीत पूरी करो (Baatcheet puri karo)	Use Page 41: “Complete the following conversation between two children.”
5 min	Drawing Activity	चित्र बनाओ (Chitra banao)	Use Page 42: “Look at the picture below. It shows three children playing. Would you like to add anything to this picture? Use your crayons or colour pencils to add to the picture.”
5 min	Wrap-up & Celebration	समापन और शाबाशी (Samaapan aur Shabashi)	Sing the “Colours” poem. Clap for all students. Celebrate their learning!

Picture Story Activity (Pages 39-40 A & B):

Sequence of Pictures:

Dove resting on a branch near a stream
Ant falls into the stream
Dove drops a leaf into the stream
Ant climbs on the leaf and lands safely
Hunter aims at the dove
Ant bites the hunter’s hand

Fill in the Blanks (Page 40 B):

Blank	Answer
A dove was resting on a ______ of a tree near a ______.	branch, stream
An ant ______ into the stream and cried for help.	fell
The dove dropped a ______ into the stream.	leaf
The ant ______ on the leaf and landed safely.	climbed
Another day the ant saw a ______ aiming at the dove.	hunter
She quickly climbed up and bit the hunter’s hand. The dove ______ away unhurt.	flew

Conversation Completion (Page 41):

Speaker	Dialogue
Child 1	What is your name?
Child 2	My name is ______.
Child 1	How old are you?
Child 2	I am ______ years old.
Child 1	What is your favourite colour?
Child 2	My favourite colour is ______.
Child 1	What games do you like to play?
Child 2	I like to play ______.

Assessment Checklist (मूल्यांकन सूची):

Skill	Criteria	Yes/No
Listening	Listens to the story attentively	☐
Comprehension	Answers 4+ questions correctly	☐
Story Recall	Narrates the story in sequence	☐
Vocabulary	Names 5+ new words	☐
Past Tense	Adds ‘-ed’ to verbs correctly	☐
Sequencing	Numbers events in correct order	☐
Punctuation	Uses ‘?’ and ‘.’ correctly	☐
Speaking	Answers questions in complete sentences	☐
Values	Understands kindness and loyalty	☐

Additional Activities (अतिरिक्त गतिविधियाँ)

Activity	Description	Hindi Instruction
Pet Show and Tell	Students bring a picture of their pet (or favourite animal) and describe it to the class.	“Apne pet ke baare mein batao.” (अपने पेट के बारे में बताओ।)
Role Play	Students act out the story of Badal and Moti.	“Badal aur Moti ka natak karo.” (बादल और मोती का नाटक करो।)
Story Sequencing Cards	Make cards with different parts of the story. Students arrange them in order.	“Kahani ke card kram mein lagao.” (कहानी के कार्ड क्रम में लगाओ।)
Animal Care Discussion	Discuss how to take care of pets – food, water, shelter, love.	“Pets ki dekhbhaal kaise karein?” (पेट्स की देखभाल कैसे करें?)
My Favourite Animal Drawing	Students draw their favourite animal and write 3 sentences about it.	“Apna pasandida janwar banao.” (अपना पसंदीदा जानवर बनाओ।)
Past Tense Race	Teacher says a present tense verb, students race to say the past tense.	“Past tense race.” (पास्ट टेंस रेस।)

Resources Needed (आवश्यक सामग्री)

Textbook: Santoor Class 3 English (Pages 33-42)
Pictures of: puppy, village, pit, rainy day
Flashcards: new words
Flashcards: past tense verbs
Flashcards: punctuation marks (?, .)
Drawing sheets and crayons
Notebooks and pencils
Chart paper for story sequencing

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

Animals in Indian Culture: In Indian culture, animals are respected and often considered part of the family. The story of Badal and Moti reflects this Indian value.
Indian Names: The name “Badal” means “cloud” in Hindi. “Moti” means “pearl.” Discuss the meanings of Indian names.
Loyalty of Dogs: In India, dogs have been considered loyal companions for centuries. Indian folklore has many stories of faithful dogs.
Indian Villages: Badal lives in a village. Discuss what life is like in an Indian village – close-knit community, helping neighbours, etc.
Helping Others: The neighbours help Badal’s mother search for him. This reflects the Indian value of community support and helping each other.
Family Values: Badal’s mother lovingly agrees to keep the puppy. This reflects the Indian value of caring for animals and family bonds.

Note to the Teacher (शिक्षक के लिए नोट)

Informally introduce the concept of past tense. Encourage learners to recall their actions from the previous day.
Help learners recall the consonants and vowels of the English alphabet.
Introduce the terms ‘question’ and ‘statement’ while explaining the punctuation marks.
Draw learners’ attention to the use of ‘he’ and ‘she’ in the texts covered.
Encourage students to create and share sentences using ‘he’ and ‘she’.
Reinforce the concept of preposition by adding examples from the learners’ milieu.
Give a help box according to the level of learners. Provide support as and when needed.
Encourage children to speak about their experiences with pets or animals.

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

Area	Connection
Environmental Studies (EVS)	Animals, pets, animal care, village life
Art & Craft	Drawing pets, story illustration
Values Education	Kindness to animals, loyalty, friendship, helping others
Language Development	Past tense, vocabulary, punctuation, sequencing
Social Studies	Village life, community helpers

Quick Reference Card

Key Characters:
Badal (boy), Moti (puppy), Badal’s mother, Neighbours

Key Events:
Finds puppy → Names him Moti → They become friends → Badal falls in pit → Moti finds him → Badal is saved

Key Message:
“Pets are loyal friends. Be kind to animals and they will love you forever!”

Past Tense (-ed):
lived, loved, played, gathered, thanked, followed, waited

Punctuation:
? (question mark) for questions
. (full stop) for statements

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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