Lesson Plan: A Visit to the Market Class 1 English (Mridang) Unit 3: Food
Lesson Overview
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Lesson | A Visit to the Market (Story) |
| Class | 1 |
| Subject | English (L2 – Second Language) |
| Unit | 3: Food |
| 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 story “A Visit to the Market.” (कहानी सुन और समझ सकेंगे।)
- Identify and name fruits, vegetables, and flowers in English (apple, orange, watermelon, pineapple, rose, marigold, jasmine, etc.). (फलों, सब्जियों और फूलों के अंग्रेज़ी नाम बता सकेंगे।)
- Use prepositions (on, behind, left, right, etc.) correctly. (अव्यय शब्दों का सही उपयोग कर सकेंगे।)
- Answer comprehension questions about the story. (कहानी से संबंधित प्रश्नों के उत्तर दे सकेंगे।)
- Participate in a role-play of the market scene. (बाजार के दृश्य का अभिनय कर सकेंगे।)
- Identify fruits and vegetables and distinguish between them. (फलों और सब्जियों में अंतर कर सकेंगे।)
- Write simple words (apple, mango, orange, etc.). (सरल शब्द लिख सकेंगे।)
Key Vocabulary (मुख्य शब्दावली)
| English | Hindi (Term) |
|---|---|
| Market | बाजार (Bazaar) |
| Fruits | फल (Phal) |
| Vegetables | सब्जियाँ (Sabziyan) |
| Flowers | फूल (Phool) |
| Rose | गुलाब (Gulab) |
| Marigold | गेंदा (Genda) |
| Jasmine | चमेली (Chameli) |
| Apple | सेब (Seb) |
| Orange | संतरा (Santra) |
| Pineapple | अनानास (Ananas) |
| Watermelon | तरबूज़ (Tarbooz) |
| Mango | आम (Aam) |
| Grapes | अंगूर (Angoor) |
| Banana | केला (Kela) |
| Onion | प्याज (Pyaaz) |
| Tomato | टमाटर (Tamatar) |
| Potato | आलू (Aloo) |
| Cauliflower | फूलगोभी (Phoolgobhi) |
| Cabbage | पत्तागोभी (Pattagobhi) |
| Behind | पीछे (Peeche) |
| On the right | दायीं ओर (Dayeen or) |
| On the left | बायीं ओर (Bayeen or) |
| Colourful | रंग-बिरंगा (Rang-biranga) |
Sight Words (दृश्य शब्द): his, he, them, her, around, there, those, behind, with, these
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: “Have you been to a market?” (क्या तुम बाजार गए हो?) “What do you see in the market?” (बाजार में क्या-क्या दिखता है?) |
| 5 min | Pre-listening | आज क्या सीखेंगे? (Aaj kya seekhenge?) | Show the market picture (Page 104-105). Ask: “What do you see?” “Many people, fruits, vegetables, flowers!” “Today we will read a story about Mini and her father visiting the market.” |
| 10 min | Story Narration (Part 1) | कहानी सुनो (Kahani suno) | Narrate the first part of the story (Page 105) with voice modulation. Use pictures. Introduce characters: Mini and her father. |
| 5 min | Vocabulary Introduction | नए शब्द सीखो (Naye shabd seekho) | Introduce key words: market, fruits, vegetables, flowers, rose, marigold, jasmine. Write on board with Hindi meanings. |
| 5 min | Wrap-up | आज क्या सीखा? (Aaj kya seekha?) | Ask: “What is the story about?” (कहानी किसके बारे में है?) “Mini and her father go to the market!” |
Story Summary (Part 1 – Page 105):
There are many people in the market. They are buying vegetables and fruits. They are buying flowers and toys too!
Mini: Look, Father! There are many colourful flowers.
Father: Yes, there are. Let me tell you the names of the flowers. These are roses. These are marigolds. Those are jasmine.
Mini: Yes. Sometimes, mother makes a string of jasmine flowers.
Flowers Vocabulary Chart:
| English | Hindi | Colour |
|---|---|---|
| Rose | गुलाब | Red/Pink/Yellow |
| Marigold | गेंदा | Orange/Yellow |
| Jasmine | चमेली | White |
| Lotus | कमल | Pink |
| Sunflower | सूरजमुखी | Yellow |
| Hibiscus | गुड़हल | Red |
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Kahani suno” (कहानी सुनो) – Listen to the story
- “Yeh kya hai?” (यह क्या है?) – What is this?
- “Bazaar mein kya hai?” (बाजार में क्या है?) – What is in the market?
- “Mini kaun hai?” (Mini कौन है?) – Who is Mini?
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 of Part 1. Ask: “What did Mini see in the market?” “Flowers!” “Name the flowers.” “Rose, marigold, jasmine!” |
| 10 min | Story Narration (Part 2) | कहानी पूरी सुनो (Kahani puri suno) | Narrate the rest of the story (Page 105-106): Mini sees apples, pineapples, oranges, watermelon. Father tells their names. Mini returns home with a basket of flowers. |
| 5 min | Comprehension Questions | प्रश्न-उत्तर (Prashn-uttar) | Ask questions from Page 107: “Is there a market near your house?” “Do you go to the market?” “With whom do you go?” “What do you like best about the market?” |
| 5 min | Vocabulary – Fruits | फलों के नाम (Phalon ke naam) | Review fruit names from the story: apple, orange, pineapple, watermelon, mango. Show pictures and say names. |
| 5 min | Wrap-up | आज क्या सीखा? | Ask: “What fruits did Mini see?” (Mini ने कौन-कौन से फल देखे?) “What did Mini take home?” (Mini क्या घर ले गई?) |
Story Summary (Part 2 – Pages 105-106):
Father: Look at the fruits here.
Mini: I can see apples but what are those large fruits behind the apples?
Father: Those are pineapples.
Mini: What are these fruits kept on the right of the apples?
Father: They are oranges.
Mini: What is the name of the big green fruit kept on the left of the apples?
Father: Oh! That is watermelon.Mini returns home with her father. She holds a small basket of flowers in her hand. Her father has a bag of fruits.
Comprehension Questions (Page 107):
| Question | Expected Answer |
|---|---|
| Is there a market near your house? | Yes, there is a market near my house. / No, there isn’t. |
| Do you go to the market? | Yes, I go to the market. |
| With whom do you go? | I go with my mother/father/grandmother. |
| What do you like best about the market? | I like the fruits/vegetables/toys. |
Fruit Vocabulary from the Story:
| English | Hindi | Position in the Story |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | सेब | In the market |
| Orange | संतरा | On the right of apples |
| Pineapple | अनानास | Behind the apples |
| Watermelon | तरबूज़ | On the left of apples |
| Mango | आम | In the market |
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Aage kya hua?” (आगे क्या हुआ?) – What happened next?
- “Mini ne kya dekha?” (Mini ने क्या देखा?) – What did Mini see?
- “Phal kahan hain?” (फल कहाँ हैं?) – Where are the fruits?
- “Phool kahan hain?” (फूल कहाँ हैं?) – Where are the flowers?
Day 3: Prepositions and Role Play (अव्यय शब्द और अभिनय)
Duration: 30 minutes
| Time | Activity | Hindi Term / Instruction | Teacher’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Revision | पुनरावृत्ति (Punaravritti) | Quick story recall. Ask: “What fruits did Mini see? Where were they?” |
| 10 min | Preposition Practice | अव्यय शब्द अभ्यास (Avyay shabd abhyas) | Teach prepositions: behind, on the right, on the left. Use the market scene: “The pineapples are behind the apples.” “The oranges are on the right of the apples.” “The watermelon is on the left of the apples.” |
| 5 min | Listen and Do | सुनो और करो (Suno aur karo) | Teacher gives instructions: “Put your book on the right.” “Put your pencil on the left.” “Stand behind your chair.” |
| 5 min | Role Play Activity | नाटक करो (Natak karo) | Students act as Mini and Father. Use toy fruits/vegetables. Dialogue: Mini: “What are these?” Father: “These are oranges.” Practice the dialogue. |
| 5 min | Wrap-up | आज क्या सीखा? | Ask: “What is behind? Right? Left?” (पीछे क्या है? दायाँ? बायाँ?) “Can you show right and left?” |
Prepositions Practice:
| English | Hindi | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Behind | पीछे | The pineapple is behind the apple. |
| On the right | दायीं ओर | The orange is on the right of the apple. |
| On the left | बायीं ओर | The watermelon is on the left of the apple. |
| In front of | सामने | The apple is in front of the pineapple. |
| Beside | बगल में | The orange is beside the apple. |
Role Play Dialogue:
| Mini | Father |
|---|---|
| Look, Father! There are many colourful flowers. | Yes, there are. These are roses. These are marigolds. Those are jasmine. |
| I can see apples. What are those large fruits behind the apples? | Those are pineapples. |
| What are these fruits on the right of the apples? | They are oranges. |
| What is the name of the big green fruit on the left of the apples? | That is watermelon. |
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Dayen” (दायें) – Right
- “Bayen” (बायें) – Left
- “Peeche” (पीछे) – Behind
- “Saamne” (सामने) – In front of
- “Natak karo” (नाटक करो) – Act it out
- “Mujhe dikhao” (मुझे दिखाओ) – Show me
Day 4: Fruits vs Vegetables, Phonics, and Writing (फल vs सब्जियाँ, ध्वनि और लेखन)
Duration: 30 minutes
| Time | Activity | Hindi Term / Instruction | Teacher’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Revision | दोहराव (Dohrav) | Quick story recall. Role-play a short scene. |
| 10 min | Fruits vs Vegetables Activity | फल और सब्जियाँ (Phal aur sabziyan) | Show pictures. Ask: “Is this a fruit or a vegetable?” Use examples: apple (fruit), tomato (vegetable), mango (fruit), onion (vegetable), orange (fruit), potato (vegetable). Explain the difference: fruits have seeds, vegetables are other parts of plants. |
| 5 min | Read Aloud Activity | जोर से पढ़ो (Jor se padho) | Use Page 107 (A): “Read these aloud.” Practice reading fruit and vegetable names. |
| 5 min | Writing Practice | लिखो (Likho) | Dictate 3 fruit names: apple, mango, orange. Students write in their notebooks. |
| 5 min | Wrap-up | आज क्या सीखा? | Ask: “Is tomato a fruit or vegetable?” (टमाटर फल है या सब्जी?) “Is apple a fruit or vegetable?” (सेब फल है या सब्जी?) |
Fruits vs Vegetables Chart:
| Fruit | Vegetable |
|---|---|
| Apple | Onion |
| Mango | Tomato |
| Orange | Potato |
| Banana | Cauliflower |
| Grapes | Cabbage |
| Watermelon | Brinjal |
| Pineapple | Carrot |
| Papaya | Pumpkin |
Read Aloud Activity (Page 107 A):
| Word | Hindi |
|---|---|
| Apple | सेब |
| Mango | आम |
| Orange | संतरा |
| Pineapple | अनानास |
| Watermelon | तरबूज़ |
| Rose | गुलाब |
| Marigold | गेंदा |
| Jasmine | चमेली |
Writing Practice:
| Dictation Word | Hindi |
|---|---|
| Apple | सेब |
| Mango | आम |
| Orange | संतरा |
| Rose | गुलाब |
| Market | बाजार |
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Phal hai ki sabzi?” (फल है या सब्जी?) – Is it a fruit or vegetable?
- “Jor se padho” (जोर से पढ़ो) – Read aloud
- “Likho” (लिखो) – Write
- “Sahi spelling kya hai?” (सही स्पेलिंग क्या है?) – What is the correct spelling?
Day 5: Fun Activity, Assessment, and Celebration (मज़ेदार गतिविधि, मूल्यांकन और उत्सव)
Duration: 30 minutes
| Time | Activity | Hindi Term / Instruction | Teacher’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Revision | पुनरावृत्ति (Punaravritti) | Full story recall. Quick fruit and vegetable name recall. |
| 10 min | Picture Talk and Think of Words | चित्र वार्ता और शब्द सोचो (Chitra varta aur shabd socho) | Use Page 108: “Think of words for the pictures and read aloud.” Show pictures of fruits/vegetables. Students say the names. Then read the sentence: “We had a good dinner.” Discuss: “What did you eat for dinner?” |
| 5 min | Draw and Colour Activity | चित्र बनाओ और रंग भरो (Chitra banao aur rang bharo) | Use Page 110: “Draw and colour the fruits and vegetables you like. Discuss with your friends—Why do you like these fruits and vegetables?” |
| 5 min | Speaking Assessment | बातचीत परीक्षण (Baatcheet parikshan) | Call students one by one. Ask: “What is your favourite fruit?” “My favourite fruit is ______.” “Is it a fruit or vegetable?” “It is a fruit.” |
| 5 min | Wrap-up & Celebration | समापन और शाबाशी (Samaapan aur Shabashi) | Sing the “Fruits for All” poem. Clap for all students. Celebrate their learning! |
Picture Talk – Think of Words (Page 108):
| Picture | Word | Hindi |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Apple | सेब |
| Mango | Mango | आम |
| Banana | Banana | केला |
| Orange | Orange | संतरा |
| Grapes | Grapes | अंगूर |
Draw and Colour Activity (Page 110):
| Step | English | Hindi |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Draw the fruit you like. | अपना पसंदीदा फल बनाओ। |
| 2 | Colour it nicely. | इसे अच्छे से रंगो। |
| 3 | Tell your friends why you like it. | अपने दोस्तों को बताओ कि तुम्हें यह क्यों पसंद है। |
Discussion Questions (Page 110):
- “Which fruit do you like? Why?” (तुम्हें कौन सा फल पसंद है? क्यों?)
- “Which vegetable do you like? Why?” (तुम्हें कौन सी सब्जी पसंद है? क्यों?)
Assessment Checklist (मूल्यांकन सूची):
| Skill | Criteria | Yes/No |
|---|---|---|
| Listening | Listens to the story attentively | ☐ |
| Comprehension | Answers at least 4 questions correctly | ☐ |
| Vocabulary | Names at least 6 fruits/vegetables/flowers | ☐ |
| Prepositions | Uses behind/right/left correctly | ☐ |
| Role Play | Participates in role play | ☐ |
| Classification | Distinguishes fruits and vegetables | ☐ |
| Writing | Writes dictation words correctly | ☐ |
| Reading | Reads simple words aloud | ☐ |
Additional Activities (अतिरिक्त गतिविधियाँ)
| Activity | Description | Hindi Instruction |
|---|---|---|
| Classroom Market | Set up a mini-market in the classroom. Students bring toy fruits/vegetables. Some are shopkeepers, some are customers. Practice dialogues: “What is this?” “This is an apple. It costs ₹5.” | “Class mein bazaar lagao.” (क्लास में बाजार लगाओ।) |
| Fruit and Vegetable Basket | Make a basket with paper fruits and vegetables. Students pick one and say: “This is an apple. It is a fruit.” | “Phal aur sabzi ki tokri banao.” (फल और सब्जी की टोकरी बनाओ।) |
| Market Walk | Take students to a nearby market (if possible). Ask them to observe and name what they see. | “Bazaar ki sair karo.” (बाजार की सैर करो।) |
| Guess the Fruit | Teacher describes a fruit: “I am yellow. I am sweet. I am the king of fruits.” Students guess: “Mango!” | “Phal ka naam batao.” (फल का नाम बताओ।) |
| Fill in the Blanks | Use Page 112-113 activities: Fill in the blanks with fruit/vegetable names. Practice: “Are these pumpkins?” “No, they are not. These are ______.” | “Khaali jagah bharo.” (खाली जगह भरो।) |
Fill in the Blanks Activity (Page 112-113):
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Are these pumpkins? | No, they are not. These are watermelons. |
| Are these mangoes? | No, they are not. These are oranges. |
| Are these cauliflower? | Yes, they are. They are cauliflower. |
| Is this a cabbage? | Yes, it is. This is a cabbage. |
Resources Needed (आवश्यक सामग्री)
- Textbook: Mridang Class 1 English
- Market picture (Page 104-105)
- Pictures of fruits (apple, mango, orange, pineapple, watermelon, grapes, banana)
- Pictures of vegetables (onion, tomato, potato, cauliflower, cabbage)
- Pictures of flowers (rose, marigold, jasmine)
- Flashcards: fruit names, vegetable names, flower names
- Toy fruits and vegetables for role play
- Drawing sheets and crayons
- Notebooks and pencils for writing practice
- Chart paper for displaying market scene
Integration with Indian Knowledge System (भारतीय ज्ञान परंपरा से जुड़ाव)
- Indian markets (Bazaars): India has a rich tradition of bazaars. Discuss how Indian markets have fruits, vegetables, flowers, and spices. The market is a vibrant part of Indian culture.
- Flowers in Indian culture: Flowers like jasmine, marigold, and rose are used in Indian rituals, festivals, and daily life. Jasmine flowers are used to make garlands. Marigolds are used in decorations.
- Seasonal fruits and vegetables: Indian markets have seasonal fruits and vegetables. Connect to the seasons lesson.
- Local markets: Encourage students to visit local markets with their families and observe what is sold there.
- Indian fruits: Mango (king of fruits) and banana are native to India. Discuss their importance in Indian diet and culture.
Note to the Teacher (शिक्षक के लिए नोट)
- You may facilitate children to take up the roles of Mini or the father and conduct role play. (As mentioned on Page 106)
- Help children identify various flowers available around them in the local language and English. (As mentioned on Page 106)
- Encourage all children to speak, help them in naming the fruits and vegetables in English. (As mentioned on Page 107)
- Support children’s attempts to read the sentences. (As mentioned on Page 109)
- Discuss with children that we should not waste food. (As mentioned on Page 109)
- Help the children read the questions first. Later, they may write the words. (As mentioned on Page 113)
- Make the market scene realistic – use toys, pictures, or actual fruits/vegetables for the role play.
- Encourage conversations – let students ask and answer questions about the market.

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।
वे विशेष रूप से Prayas आवासीय विद्यालय, जवाहर नवोदय विद्यालय (JNVST), एकलव्य मॉडल आवासीय विद्यालय (EMRS), SCERT, CG Board, CTET, तथा अन्य शैक्षिक परीक्षाओं के लिए नोट्स, मॉडल प्रश्नपत्र, MCQ, माइंड मैप, चार्ट, अध्ययन सामग्री और वीडियो लेक्चर तैयार करते हैं।

