Lesson Plan: Anandi’s Rainbow Class 1 English (Mridang) Unit 4: Seasons
Lesson Overview
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Lesson | Anandi’s Rainbow (Story) |
| Class | 1 |
| Subject | English (L2 – Second Language) |
| Unit | 4: Seasons |
| Duration | 5 Days (30–35 minutes per day) |
| Curricular Goals (NCF-FS) | CG 9.5 (comprehends and narrates stories), CG 9.6 (identifies characters), 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) |
Learning Objectives (सीखने के उद्देश्य)
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
- Listen to and understand the story “Anandi’s Rainbow.” (कहानी सुन और समझ सकेंगे।)
- Identify the colours of the rainbow in English (violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange, red – VIBGYOR). (इंद्रधनुष के रंगों के अंग्रेज़ी नाम बता सकेंगे।)
- Answer comprehension questions about the story. (कहानी से संबंधित प्रश्नों के उत्तर दे सकेंगे।)
- Observe the sky at sunrise, sunset, and at night and share experiences. (सूर्योदय, सूर्यास्त और रात के आसमान को देख सकेंगे और अपने अनुभव साझा कर सकेंगे।)
- Identify cloud shapes and draw what they see in the clouds. (बादलों के आकार पहचान सकेंगे और बादलों में जो देखते हैं, उसे बना सकेंगे।)
- Colour the Indian flag. (भारतीय ध्वज को रंग सकेंगे।)
- Introduce themselves using a simple format. (सरल प्रारूप का उपयोग करके अपना परिचय दे सकेंगे।)
Key Vocabulary (मुख्य शब्दावली)
| English | Hindi (Term) |
|---|---|
| Rainbow | इंद्रधनुष (Indradhanush) |
| Sky | आसमान (Aasman) |
| Sun | सूरज (Suraj) |
| Clouds | बादल (Badal) |
| Sunrise | सूर्योदय (Suryoday) |
| Sunset | सूर्यास्त (Suryast) |
| Night | रात (Raat) |
| Moon | चाँद (Chand) |
| Stars | तारे (Taare) |
| Violet | बैंगनी (Baingani) |
| Indigo | नीला (Neela) – गहरा |
| Blue | आसमानी (Aasmani) |
| Green | हरा (Hara) |
| Yellow | पीला (Peela) |
| Orange | नारंगी (Narangi) |
| Red | लाल (Laal) |
| Garden | बगीचा (Bagicha) |
| Flowers | फूल (Phool) |
| Dream | सपना (Sapna) |
| Glory | महिमा (Mahima) / शान (Shaan) |
Sight Words (दृश्य शब्द): was, of, with, the, and, in, to, up, there, after, over, all
Day-Wise Lesson Plan
Day 1: Introduction to the Story and Rainbow (कहानी और इंद्रधनुष 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 seen a rainbow?” (क्या तुमने इंद्रधनुष देखा है?) “When did you see it?” (कब देखा?) “What colours did you see?” (कौन-कौन से रंग देखे?) |
| 5 min | Pre-listening | आज क्या सीखेंगे? (Aaj kya seekhenge?) | Show the rainbow picture (Page 131). Ask: “What do you see?” “A rainbow!” “Today we will read a beautiful story about Anandi and her rainbow!” |
| 10 min | Story Narration (Part 1) | कहानी सुनो (Kahani suno) | Narrate the first part of the story (Page 131): “It was raining outside. Anandi was fast asleep dreaming of rainbows. She woke up to look out of her window. There was a huge, bright rainbow across a clear blue sky.” Use voice modulation and actions. |
| 5 min | Vocabulary Introduction | नए शब्द सीखो (Naye shabd seekho) | Introduce key words: rainbow, sky, sun, clouds, dream, woke up, window, huge, bright. 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?) “Anandi and her rainbow!” “What did Anandi see outside her window?” (Anandi ने अपनी खिड़की से बाहर क्या देखा?) “A rainbow!” |
Story Summary (Part 1 – Page 131):
It was raining outside. Anandi was fast asleep dreaming of rainbows. She woke up to look out of her window. There was a huge, bright rainbow across a clear blue sky.
Anandi ran out to the garden with Milli, her favourite cat.
Anandi loved to draw and paint. Today, she wanted to paint the flowers of her garden with the colours of the rainbow.
Key Vocabulary:
| English | Hindi |
|---|---|
| Rainbow | इंद्रधनुष |
| Dream | सपना |
| Woke up | उठी |
| Window | खिड़की |
| Huge | बहुत बड़ा |
| Bright | चमकीला |
| Blue sky | नीला आसमान |
| Garden | बगीचा |
| Paint | रंग भरना/पेंट करना |
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Kahani suno” (कहानी सुनो) – Listen to the story
- “Yeh kya hai?” (यह क्या है?) – What is this?
- “Anandi ne kya dekha?” (Anandi ने क्या देखा?) – What did Anandi see?
- “Rainbow kahan tha?” (Rainbow कहाँ था?) – Where was the rainbow?
Day 2: Story Narration (Part 2) – Colours of the Rainbow (कहानी का दूसरा भाग – इंद्रधनुष के रंग)
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 Anandi see outside her window?” “A rainbow!” “What did she want to do?” “She wanted to paint flowers!” |
| 10 min | Story Narration (Part 2) | कहानी पूरी सुनो (Kahani puri suno) | Narrate the rest of the story (Page 132): “She coloured one flower with violet, and another with the indigo of the rainbow. One with the blue and leaves with the green…. One with orange…. One with red…. But she left the yellow so that the Sun may look bright and gay. And lo! There were beautiful flowers all over the garden. The Sun was up there shining in its yellow glory. After giving colours to the flowers and the Sun, the rainbow was gone….” |
| 5 min | Rainbow Colours Activity | इंद्रधनुष के रंग (Indradhanush ke rang) | Introduce the 7 colours of the rainbow: VIBGYOR – Violet, Indigo, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, Red. Use a colourful chart or draw on the board. Say each colour, students repeat. |
| 5 min | Colour Matching | रंग मिलान (Rang milan) | Show pictures of flowers. Ask: “What colour is this flower?” “Violet/Red/Yellow/Blue/Green/Orange.” |
| 5 min | Wrap-up | आज क्या सीखा? | Ask: “How many colours does a rainbow have?” (इंद्रधनुष में कितने रंग होते हैं?) “Seven!” “Name the colours.” (रंगों के नाम बताओ।) |
Rainbow Colours – VIBGYOR:
| Colour | Hindi | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Violet | बैंगनी | 1st |
| Indigo | गहरा नीला | 2nd |
| Blue | आसमानी नीला | 3rd |
| Green | हरा | 4th |
| Yellow | पीला | 5th |
| Orange | नारंगी | 6th |
| Red | लाल | 7th |
Colours in the Story (Page 132):
| Colour | What was coloured? |
|---|---|
| Violet | One flower |
| Indigo | Another flower |
| Blue | One flower |
| Green | Leaves |
| Orange | One flower |
| Red | One flower |
| Yellow | Left for the Sun |
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Indradhanush ke rang” (इंद्रधनुष के रंग) – Colours of the rainbow
- “Yeh kaun sa rang hai?” (यह कौन सा रंग है?) – Which colour is this?
- “Kitne rang hain?” (कितने रंग हैं?) – How many colours?
- “Pehla rang kaun sa hai?” (पहला रंग कौन सा है?) – Which is the first colour?
Day 3: Comprehension, Rainbow Questions, and Cloud Watching (समझ, इंद्रधनुष प्रश्न और बादल देखना)
Duration: 30 minutes
| Time | Activity | Hindi Term / Instruction | Teacher’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Revision | पुनरावृत्ति (Punaravritti) | Quick story recall. Name the rainbow colours. |
| 10 min | Comprehension Questions | प्रश्न-उत्तर (Prashn-uttar) | Use Page 133: (1) “Have you seen a rainbow?” (2) “When did you see it?” (3) “Where did you see it?” (4) “What is the colour of the sky during sunrise and sunset?” |
| 5 min | Cloud Watching Activity | बादल देखना (Badal dekhna) | Use Page 133 (A): “Go outside and look at the sky and answer the following. (1) Do you see the clouds? (2) What shapes do you see in the clouds?” Help students describe what they see. |
| 5 min | Cloud Drawing | बादल में क्या दिखा? (Badal mein kya dikha?) | Use Page 133 (B): “Draw what you see in the clouds.” Students draw shapes they see in the clouds (elephant, rabbit, car, etc.). |
| 5 min | Wrap-up | आज क्या सीखा? | Ask: “What shapes did you see in the clouds?” (बादलों में कौन-कौन से आकार दिखे?) “What is the colour of the sky at sunrise?” (सूर्योदय के समय आसमान का रंग क्या होता है?) |
Comprehension Questions (Page 133):
| Question | Expected Answer |
|---|---|
| Have you seen a rainbow? | Yes, I have seen a rainbow. / No, I have not. |
| When did you see it? | I saw it after the rain. |
| Where did you see it? | I saw it in the sky. |
| What is the colour of the sky during sunrise? | The sky is orange/red/yellow. |
| What is the colour of the sky during sunset? | The sky is orange/red/pink. |
Sky Colours:
| Time | Colour of Sky | Hindi |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | Orange/Red/Yellow | नारंगी/लाल/पीला |
| Daytime | Blue | नीला |
| Sunset | Orange/Red/Pink | नारंगी/लाल/गुलाबी |
| Night | Dark Blue/Black | गहरा नीला/काला |
Cloud Shapes Activity (Page 133 A & B):
| Question | Expected Answer |
|---|---|
| Do you see the clouds? | Yes, I see clouds. |
| What shapes do you see in the clouds? | I see a rabbit/elephant/car/tree. |
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Rainbow kab dekha?” (Rainbow कब देखा?) – When did you see the rainbow?
- “Aasman ka rang kya hai?” (आसमान का रंग क्या है?) – What colour is the sky?
- “Badal dekhne jao” (बादल देखने जाओ) – Go and see the clouds.
- “Kya shape dikhta hai?” (क्या शेप दिखता है?) – What shape do you see?
- “Chitra banao” (चित्र बनाओ) – Draw a picture.
Day 4: Sunrise, Sunset, Night Observation and Self-Introduction (सूर्योदय, सूर्यास्त, रात का अवलोकन और स्व-परिचय)
Duration: 30 minutes
| Time | Activity | Hindi Term / Instruction | Teacher’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Revision | दोहराव (Dohrav) | Quick recall of rainbow colours, sky colours, cloud shapes. |
| 10 min | Sky Observation Discussion | आसमान देखना (Aasman dekhna) | Use Page 133: “Watch the sky at sunrise, sunset and at night. Share your experience with the class.” Ask students: “What did you see at sunrise?” “What did you see at sunset?” “What did you see at night?” Help them describe: sun, colours, moon, stars. |
| 5 min | Drawing the Sky | आसमान का चित्र (Aasman ka chitra) | Students draw the sky at sunrise, sunset, or night. They can draw sun, moon, stars, clouds. |
| 5 min | Self-Introduction Activity | अपना परिचय (Apna parichay) | Use Page 134: “My name is _____. I am _____ years old. I study in _____ school. My favourite colour is _____. I like _____.” Fill in the blanks and practice. |
| 5 min | Wrap-up | आज क्या सीखा? | Ask: “What do you see in the sky at night?” (रात में आसमान में क्या दिखता है?) “Moon and stars!” “How do you introduce yourself?” (आप अपना परिचय कैसे देते हैं?) |
Sky Observation (Page 133):
| Time | What You See | Hindi |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | Sun rising, orange sky, birds | सूर्योदय, नारंगी आसमान |
| Sunset | Sun setting, orange/pink sky | सूर्यास्त, नारंगी/गुलाबी आसमान |
| Night | Moon, stars, dark blue sky | चाँद, तारे, गहरा नीला आसमान |
Self-Introduction Format (Page 134):
My name is __________.
I am __________ years old.
I study in __________ school.
My favourite colour is __________.
I like __________.
Example:
My name is Anandi.
I am 6 years old.
I study in XYZ school.
My favourite colour is red.
I like rainbows.
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Suryoday mein kya dekha?” (सूर्योदय में क्या देखा?) – What did you see at sunrise?
- “Suryast mein kya dekha?” (सूर्यास्त में क्या देखा?) – What did you see at sunset?
- “Raat mein kya dekha?” (रात में क्या देखा?) – What did you see at night?
- “Apna parichay do” (अपना परिचय दो) – Introduce yourself.
Day 5: Indian Flag Colouring, Riddles, Assessment, and Celebration (भारतीय ध्वज रंगना, पहेलियाँ, मूल्यांकन और उत्सव)
Duration: 30 minutes
| Time | Activity | Hindi Term / Instruction | Teacher’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Revision | पुनरावृत्ति (Punaravritti) | Full story recall. Rainbow colours. Sky colours. |
| 10 min | Indian Flag Colouring Activity | भारतीय ध्वज में रंग भरो (Bharatiya dhvaj mein rang bharo) | Use Page 135: “Colour the Indian flag.” Explain the colours: Saffron (top), White (middle), Green (bottom), Blue (Ashoka Chakra). Students colour the flag. Discuss the meaning of the flag. |
| 5 min | Riddles Activity | पहेलियाँ (Paheliyan) | Use Page 121 (previous page referenced): Solve riddles about fruits and vegetables. Answers: (1) Orange (My name is my colour), (2) Coconut (Hard and brown outside, soft inside), (3) Onion (Pink/white, makes you cry), (4) Grapes (Green or purple, come in a bunch). |
| 5 min | Speaking Assessment | बातचीत परीक्षण (Baatcheet parikshan) | Call students one by one. Ask: “What did Anandi see outside her window?” “What are the colours of the rainbow?” “What is your favourite colour?” “What is the colour of the Indian flag?” |
| 5 min | Wrap-up & Celebration | समापन और शाबाशी (Samaapan aur Shabashi) | Celebrate the completion of the textbook! Sing the “Fruits for All” poem or any favourite rhyme. Clap for all students. Congratulate them on completing Class 1 English! |
Indian Flag Colouring (Page 135):
| Colour | Position | Hindi | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saffron | Top | केसरिया | Courage and sacrifice |
| White | Middle | सफ़ेद | Peace and truth |
| Green | Bottom | हरा | Faith and chivalry |
| Blue (Chakra) | Centre | नीला | Progress and dharma |
Riddles (Page 121 – Answers on Page 135):
| Riddle | Answer |
|---|---|
| I am a fruit. My name is my colour. Who am I? | Orange |
| I am hard and brown on the outside. Soft and white inside. Who am I? | Coconut |
| I am a vegetable. I am pink in colour. I may also be white. If you cut me, I make you cry. Who am I? | Onion |
| I am a fruit. I come in green or purple. I come in a bunch. Who am I? | Grapes |
Speaking Assessment Questions:
| Question | Expected Answer |
|---|---|
| What did Anandi see outside her window? | Anandi saw a rainbow outside her window. |
| What are the colours of the rainbow? | Violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange, red. |
| What is your favourite colour? | My favourite colour is ______. |
| What is the colour of the Indian flag? | The Indian flag is saffron, white, and green. |
| What shape did you see in the clouds? | I saw a ______ in the clouds. |
Final Assessment Checklist (मूल्यांकन सूची):
| Skill | Criteria | Yes/No |
|---|---|---|
| Listening | Listens to the story attentively | ☐ |
| Comprehension | Answers at least 4 questions correctly | ☐ |
| Colours | Names all 7 rainbow colours | ☐ |
| Vocabulary | Uses rainbow, sky, sunrise, sunset words | ☐ |
| Observation | Describes sky at different times | ☐ |
| Cloud Shapes | Draws shapes seen in clouds | ☐ |
| Flag Colouring | Colours Indian flag correctly | ☐ |
| Self-Introduction | Introduces self using the format | ☐ |
| Riddles | Solves at least 2 riddles | ☐ |
Additional Activities (अतिरिक्त गतिविधियाँ)
| Activity | Description | Hindi Instruction |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Drawing | Draw a rainbow and colour it with VIBGYOR colours. Label each colour. | “Indradhanush banao.” (इंद्रधनुष बनाओ।) |
| Colour Hunt | Go around the classroom and find objects of each rainbow colour. Say: “This is red. This is blue.” | “Rang dhundo.” (रंग ढूंढो।) |
| Sky Diary | Observe the sky for one week. Draw what you see each day. Share in class. | “Aasman ki diary banao.” (आसमान की डायरी बनाओ।) |
| My Favourite Colour Day | Each student says their favourite colour and wears something of that colour. | “Mera pasandida rang.” (मेरा पसंदीदा रंग।) |
| Story Narration | Students narrate the story in their own words using pictures. | “Apni kahani sunao.” (अपनी कहानी सुनाओ।) |
| Rainbow Song | Sing a rainbow song: “Red and yellow and pink and green, Purple and orange and blue…” | “Indradhanush geet gao.” (इंद्रधनुष गीत गाओ।) |
| Colour Mixing | Mix colours (yellow + red = orange) to show how new colours are made. | “Rang milao.” (रंग मिलाओ।) |
Resources Needed (आवश्यक सामग्री)
- Textbook: Mridang Class 1 English
- Rainbow picture/chart (VIBGYOR colours)
- Pictures of sky at sunrise, sunset, and night
- Indian flag outline for colouring (Page 135)
- Crayons/colours for drawing and colouring
- Flashcards: rainbow colours
- Flashcards: sky words (sun, moon, stars, clouds)
- Drawing sheets
- Notebooks and pencils for writing practice
- Chart paper for displaying rainbow drawings
Integration with Indian Knowledge System (भारतीय ज्ञान परंपरा से जुड़ाव)
- Indian flag (Tiranga): The Indian flag has three colours – saffron, white, green – with the Ashoka Chakra in the middle. Discuss the significance of each colour.
- Rainbow in Indian culture: The rainbow (Indradhanush) is associated with Indra, the king of gods in Hindu mythology. It is seen as a symbol of hope and beauty.
- Colours in Indian festivals: Holi is the festival of colours. Discuss how colours are an important part of Indian celebrations.
- Sky observation in Indian tradition: In Indian culture, observing the sky (sun, moon, stars) is part of astronomy and astrology. Discuss how our ancestors used the sky to predict weather and time.
- Colours in Indian art: Indian art, rangoli, and mehendi use vibrant colours. Discuss traditional Indian art forms.
- Chhattisgarh connection: Chhattisgarh is known for its beautiful sunsets and clear skies. Discuss the beauty of nature in Chhattisgarh.
Note to the Teacher (शिक्षक के लिए नोट)
- Encourage every child to express what they see. (As mentioned on Page 133)
- Help children answer in complete sentences.
- The riddles activity (Page 121, answers on 135) is a fun way to reinforce vocabulary from the Food unit.
- The self-introduction activity (Page 134) helps children practice speaking about themselves. Encourage every child to participate.
- The Indian flag colouring activity (Page 135) is a great way to teach patriotism and national pride.
- Make the cloud-watching activity (Page 133) fun by taking children outside and letting them use their imagination to see shapes in the clouds.
- Celebrate the completion of the textbook! This is a big achievement for Class 1 students. Praise them and encourage them to continue learning English.