Lesson Plan: One Thing at a Time

Class 4 English Santoor NCERT: Unit 2 My Beautiful World

Lesson Overview

Introduction

“One Thing at a Time” is the fourth chapter of Unit 2: My Beautiful World in the Santoor Class 4 English textbook. This thoughtful poem emphasizes the importance of focus, concentration, and mindfulness in our daily lives.

The poem teaches children that:

• Doing one thing at a time is better than multitasking
• Focus helps us complete tasks faster and with better results
• Learning becomes easier when we concentrate on one thing
• We should enjoy each moment without distraction

The chapter also includes activities related to:

• Rhyming words in the poem
• Vocabulary building – might, useful, moments
• Picture description – using “is/are + verb+ing”
• Listening activity – identifying the ‘I’ sound
• Writing daily routine – using a.m. and p.m.
• Riddles – fun brain teasers
• Yoga and focus – connection to concentration

Learning Objectives (सीखने के उद्देश्य)

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

1. Recite the poem “One Thing at a Time” with correct rhythm and expression. (कविता को सही लय और भाव के साथ गा सकेंगे।)
2. Understand the importance of focus and concentration. (एकाग्रता और ध्यान के महत्व को समझ सकेंगे।)
3. Identify rhyming words in the poem. (कविता में तुकांत शब्दों की पहचान कर सकेंगे।)
4. Describe pictures using present continuous tense (is/are + verb+ing). (वर्तमान निरंतर काल का उपयोग कर चित्रों का वर्णन कर सकेंगे।)
5. Identify the ‘I’ sound in words. (शब्दों में ‘I’ ध्वनि की पहचान कर सकेंगे।)
6. Write about their daily routine using a.m. and p.m. (a.m. और p.m. का उपयोग कर अपनी दिनचर्या लिख सकेंगे।)
7. Solve riddles and think creatively. (पहेलियाँ हल कर सकेंगे और रचनात्मक सोच विकसित कर सकेंगे।)

Key Vocabulary (मुख्य शब्दावली)

Poem-Specific Words (कविता से संबंधित शब्द)

Action Words (क्रिया शब्द)

Sight Words (दृश्य शब्द)

the, and, to, of, for, with, on, at, by, from, in, it, they, their, them, we, our, you, one, each

Day-Wise Lesson Plan

Day 1: Introduction to the Poem (कविता का परिचय)

Duration: 30 minutes

Poem: One Thing at a Time (Pages 35-36)

One thing at a time,
And that done well,
Is a very good rule,
As many can tell.

Focus your mind,
On the task you do,
And soon you’ll see,
Your work is through.

One thing at a time,
It’s the way to go,
You’ll learn much better,
And your work will show.

So slow down, take a breath,
Don’t hurry or rush,
One thing at a time,
Without any fuss.

You’ll find that your work,
Is better and fine,
When you do just one thing,
ONE THING AT A TIME!

Actions for the Poem:

Hindi Instructions to Use:

• “Kavita suno” (कविता सुनो) – Listen to the poem
• “Mere saath karo” (मेरे साथ करो) – Do with me
• “Dhyaan” (ध्यान) – Focus
• “Ek kaam” (एक काम) – One thing

Day 2: Comprehension and Discussion (समझ और चर्चा)

Duration: 30 minutes

Comprehension Questions (Page 36 A):

Vocabulary Matching (Page 36 A):

Think and Discuss (Page 36 B):

Hindi Instructions to Use:

• “Dhyaan dena kyun zaroori hai?” (ध्यान देना क्यों ज़रूरी है?) – Why is focus important?
• “Rhyming words kya hain?” (राइमिंग वर्ड्स क्या हैं?) – What are rhyming words?
• “Kaisa lagta hai kaam poora karne ke baad?” (कैसा लगता है काम पूरा करने के बाद?) – How do you feel after finishing work?

Day 3: Picture Description and Present Continuous Tense (चित्र वर्णन और वर्तमान निरंतर काल)

Duration: 30 minutes

Picture Description (Page 37):

Things happening in the picture:

1. Two girls are going to school.
2. A woman is typing on a computer.
3. A boy is reading a book.
4. A girl is painting a picture.
5. A man is riding a bicycle.
6. A child is playing with a ball.
7. A woman is walking with her dog.
8. A teacher is teaching in a classroom.

Sentence Structure:

Grammar Rule:

• Singular (one person) → is + verb + ing
• Plural (more than one person) → are + verb + ing

Example:

• A woman is typing. (Singular)
• Two girls are going to school. (Plural)

Note to Teacher (Page 37): You may begin this activity by encouraging learners to describe the picture in English. Ensure that they use the structure “is/are + action word + ing”. Provide additional verbs if required.

Hindi Instructions to Use:

• “Kya kar rahe hain?” (क्या कर रहे हैं?) – What are they doing?
• “Singular ke liye ‘is’ ka upyog” (Singular के लिए ‘is’ का उपयोग) – Use ‘is’ for singular
• “Plural ke liye ‘are’ ka upyog” (Plural के लिए ‘are’ का उपयोग) – Use ‘are’ for plural
• “Action word + ing” – Action word + ing

Day 4: Listening Activity and Daily Routine Writing (सुनने की गतिविधि और दिनचर्या लेखन)

Duration: 30 minutes

Listening Activity – ‘I’ Sound (Page 38):

Words to listen to:
leaf, calm, pale, jail, palm, hall, clean, calf, shelf, chalk, talk, silk, balm, plum, self

Circle the words where you DON’T hear the ‘I’ sound:

• No ‘I’ sound: calm, palm, hall, calf, chalk, talk, balm
• ‘I’ sound present: leaf, pale, jail, clean, shelf, silk, plum, self

Daily Routine Writing (Pages 38-39):

Part 1: Morning Routine

Part 2: At School

Part 3: At Home

a.m. and p.m. Explanation:

Note to Teacher (Page 38): Explain the concept of a.m. and p.m. to learners. Use a.m. and p.m. while talking about day-to-day activities. Encourage learners to write about their routine after school. You may model some sentences for them.

Hindi Instructions to Use:

• “Aapki dincharya kya hai?” (आपकी दिनचर्या क्या है?) – What is your daily routine?
• “a.m. aur p.m. ka kya matlab hai?” (a.m. और p.m. का क्या मतलब है?) – What do a.m. and p.m. mean?

Day 5: Riddles, Assessment, and Celebration (पहेलियाँ, मूल्यांकन और उत्सव)

Duration: 30 minutes

Riddles Activity (Page 40):

Speaking Assessment Questions:

Writing Assessment:

Assessment Checklist (मूल्यांकन सूची):

Additional Activities (अतिरिक्त गतिविधियाँ)

Resources Needed (आवश्यक सामग्री)

1. Textbook: Santoor Class 4 English (Pages 35-42)
2. Large picture for description activity
3. Flashcards: action words
4. Flashcards: a.m. and p.m.
5. Yoga cards or pictures
6. Drawing sheets and crayons
7. Notebooks and pencils
8. Chart paper for routine chart

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

• Yoga and Focus: The chapter mentions yoga as a way to enhance focus. Yoga is an ancient Indian practice that improves concentration and mindfulness.
• Pranayama: Breathing exercises are mentioned to help with focus. Pranayama is a key part of Indian yoga tradition.
• Ancient Indian Wisdom: The concept of “One thing at a time” is found in ancient Indian texts. The Bhagavad Gita emphasizes single-minded focus (Ekagrata).
• Indian Educational Philosophy: In Indian tradition, learning was done through “Gurukul” system where students focused on one subject at a time.
• Mindfulness in Indian Culture: Indian culture has always emphasized mindfulness and being present in the moment.
• Riddles in Indian Tradition: Riddles (Paheliyan) are an important part of Indian oral tradition, used for entertainment and mental stimulation.

Note to the Teacher (शिक्षक के लिए नोट)

• Focus helps us completing tasks faster and better. It improves learning, reduces mistakes, and increases efficiency. (As mentioned on Page 36)
• To enhance focus, you can tell children to incorporate simple yoga asanas like: Pranayama, Tree Pose, etc. (As mentioned on Page 36)
• You may begin this activity by encouraging learners to describe the picture in English. Ensure that they use the structure “is/are + action word + ing”. Provide additional verbs if required. (As mentioned on Page 37)
• Explain the concept of a.m. and p.m. to learners. Use a.m. and p.m. while talking about day-to-day activities. (As mentioned on Page 38)
• Encourage the learners to write about their routine after school. You may model some sentences for them. (As mentioned on Page 38)
• Draw learners’ attention to the use of ‘will’ to talk about events that will take place in the future.
• Encourage children to practice focus in their daily activities.

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

Quick Reference Card

Key Poem Lines:
“One thing at a time, And that done well”
“Focus your mind, On the task you do”
“Slow down, take a breath, Don’t hurry or rush”

Key Grammar:
is/are + verb + ing (Present Continuous Tense)

Key Time Concepts:
a.m. (morning) / p.m. (afternoon/evening)

Key Message:
“Focus on one thing at a time for the best results!”

Key Vocabulary:
might, useful, moments, focus, concentrate, calm, relaxed