Lesson Plan: Animals and Birds
Class 1 English (Mridang) Unit 2: Life Around Us
Lesson Overview
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Lesson | Animals and Birds (Narrative & Picture-based) |
| Class | 1 |
| Subject | English (L2 – Second Language) |
| Unit | 2: Life Around Us |
| 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 narrative about animals and birds. (जानवरों और पक्षियों के बारे में कहानी सुन और समझ सकेंगे।)
- Identify and name common animals and birds in English (dog, cat, rat, monkey, snake, crow, pigeon, sparrow, parrot, peacock). (सामान्य जानवरों और पक्षियों के अंग्रेज़ी नाम बता सकेंगे।)
- Describe animals using colours (A parrot is green. A crow is black, etc.). (जानवरों का रंग बता सकेंगे।)
- Identify where animals live (dog near the gate, cats in the verandah, monkeys in trees, etc.). (जानवर कहाँ रहते हैं, बता सकेंगे।)
- Distinguish between domestic and wild animals. (घरेलू और जंगली जानवरों में अंतर कर सकेंगे।)
- Recognize final sounds of words (rat – /t/, bird – /d/, etc.). (शब्दों की अंतिम ध्वनि पहचान सकेंगे।)
- Use prepositions (in, on, near, beside, etc.) correctly. (अव्यय शब्दों का सही उपयोग कर सकेंगे।)
Key Vocabulary (मुख्य शब्दावली)
| English | Hindi (Term) |
|---|---|
| Dog | कुत्ता (Kutta) |
| Cat | बिल्ली (Billi) |
| Rat | चूहा (Chuha) |
| Monkey | बंदर (Bandar) |
| Snake | साँप (Saap) |
| Crow | कौआ (Kaua) |
| Pigeon | कबूतर (Kabutar) |
| Sparrow | गौरैया (Gauraiya) |
| Parrot | तोता (Tota) |
| Peacock | मोर (Mor) |
| Verandah | बरामदा (Baramda) |
| Field | खेत (Khet) |
| Beak | चोंच (Chonch) |
| Gate | दरवाज़ा (Darwaza) |
| Tree | पेड़ (Ped) |
| Colour | रंग (Rang) |
| Near | पास (Paas) |
| Beside | बगल में (Bagal mein) |
| In | अंदर (Andar) |
| On | पर (Par) |
Sight Words (दृश्य शब्द): my, live, near, this, these, they, in, on, beside, have
Day-Wise Lesson Plan
Day 1: Introduction to Animals Around Us (हमारे आसपास के जानवर)
Duration: 30 minutes
| Time | Activity | Hindi Term / Instruction | Teacher’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Warm-up | शुभ प्रभात! (Shubh Prabhat!) | Greet students. Ask: “What animals do you see near your house?” (तुम्हारे घर के पास कौन-कौन से जानवर दिखते हैं?) “What birds do you see?” (कौन-कौन से पक्षी दिखते हैं?) |
| 5 min | Pre-listening | आज क्या सीखेंगे? (Aaj kya seekhenge?) | Show the picture of Jaggi (Page 93). Say: “This is Jaggi. He lives in Nagpur. Today, he will tell us about the animals and birds near his house.” |
| 10 min | Narrative Reading (Part 1) | कहानी पढ़ो (Kahani padho) | Read the first part of the narrative (Page 93-95): Introduction, dog near the gate, cats in the verandah, rat, monkeys in trees, snakes in the field. Show pictures and point to each animal. |
| 5 min | Vocabulary Introduction | नए शब्द सीखो (Naye shabd seekho) | Introduce key words: dog, cat, rat, monkey, snake, field, gate, verandah, tree. Write on board with Hindi meanings. |
| 5 min | Wrap-up | आज क्या सीखा? (Aaj kya seekha?) | Ask: “What animals did Jaggi tell us about?” (जग्गी ने हमें किन जानवरों के बारे में बताया?) “Dog, cat, rat, monkey, snake!” |
Narrative Summary (Pages 93-95):
My name is Jaggi. I live in Nagpur. Come with me. I will tell you about the animals that live near my house.
This is a dog. It lives near the gate.
These are cats. They jump up and down in the verandah of my house.
This is a rat. The rat is very small. The cat chases the rat.
These are monkeys. They swing and jump in the trees.
There is a field beside my house. There are a few snakes in it. You have to walk carefully in the field.
Animal Vocabulary Chart:
| English | Hindi | Where does it live? |
|---|---|---|
| Dog | कुत्ता | Near the gate |
| Cat | बिल्ली | In the verandah |
| Rat | चूहा | Inside the house/field |
| Monkey | बंदर | In the trees |
| Snake | साँप | In the field |
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Kahani suno” (कहानी सुनो) – Listen to the story
- “Yeh kaun hai?” (यह कौन है?) – Who is this?
- “Yeh kahan rehta hai?” (यह कहाँ रहता है?) – Where does it live?
- “Janwar ka naam kya hai?” (जानवर का नाम क्या है?) – What is the animal’s name?
Day 2: Birds Around Us and Comprehension (हमारे आसपास के पक्षी 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 animals from Jaggi’s house. Ask: “Where does the dog live?” “What do monkeys do in trees?” |
| 5 min | Narrative Reading (Part 2 – Birds) | पक्षियों के बारे में (Pakshiyon ke baare mein) | Read the second part of the narrative (Page 96): Crow, pigeon, sparrow, parrot, peacock. Show pictures. Point to each bird and say its name. |
| 10 min | Vocabulary – Birds | पक्षियों के नाम (Pakshiyon ke naam) | Introduce bird words: crow, pigeon, sparrow, parrot, peacock. Describe each: crow (black), pigeon (grey), sparrow (small), parrot (green, red beak), peacock (many colours). |
| 5 min | Comprehension Questions | प्रश्न-उत्तर (Prashn-uttar) | Ask: “What colour is a crow?” “Black!” “What colour is a parrot?” “Green!” “Which bird has many colours?” “Peacock!” |
| 5 min | Wrap-up | आज क्या सीखा? | Ask: “What birds did Jaggi tell us about?” (जग्गी ने हमें किन पक्षियों के बारे में बताया?) “Crow, pigeon, sparrow, parrot, peacock!” |
Narrative Summary (Page 96):
Now, I will also tell you about the birds I see near my house.
This is a crow. It is black in colour.
This is a pigeon. It is grey in colour.
This is a sparrow. It is a small bird.
This is a parrot. It is green and has a red beak.
This is a peacock. It has many colours.
I love animals and birds.
Birds Vocabulary Chart:
| English | Hindi | Colour | Special Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crow | कौआ | Black | Black colour |
| Pigeon | कबूतर | Grey | Grey colour |
| Sparrow | गौरैया | Brown | Small bird |
| Parrot | तोता | Green | Red beak |
| Peacock | मोर | Many colours | Beautiful feathers |
Comprehension Questions:
| Question | Expected Answer |
|---|---|
| What colour is a crow? | A crow is black. |
| What colour is a pigeon? | A pigeon is grey. |
| What colour is a parrot? | A parrot is green. |
| What does a parrot have? | A parrot has a red beak. |
| Which bird has many colours? | A peacock has many colours. |
| Does Jaggi love animals and birds? | Yes, Jaggi loves animals and birds. |
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Yeh kaun si chidiya hai?” (यह कौन सी चिड़िया है?) – Which bird is this?
- “Kya rang hai?” (क्या रंग है?) – What colour is it?
- “Kya khaas hai?” (क्या खास है?) – What is special about it?
- “Kya aapko pasand hai?” (क्या आपको पसंद है?) – Do you like it?
Day 3: Domestic vs Wild Animals and Speaking Practice (घरेलू vs जंगली जानवर और बातचीत अभ्यास)
Duration: 30 minutes
| Time | Activity | Hindi Term / Instruction | Teacher’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Revision | पुनरावृत्ति (Punaravritti) | Quick recall of all animals and birds from Jaggi’s narrative. |
| 10 min | Domestic vs Wild Animals | घरेलू और जंगली जानवर (Gharelu aur jangli janwar) | Use Page 97 (A): “Do you know that some animals live in the jungle?” Show pictures. Explain: Animals that live with people are “domestic” (dog, cat, cow). Animals that live in the jungle are “wild” (lion, tiger, monkey, snake). Sort Jaggi’s animals into domestic and wild. |
| 10 min | Speaking Practice – Colours | रंगों के बारे में बात (Rangon ke baare mein baat) | Use Page 98: Pair activity. One student asks: “What is the colour of a parrot?” Other answers: “A parrot is green.” Practice for crow, rat, peacock. |
| 5 min | Wrap-up | आज क्या सीखा? | Ask: “Which animals are domestic? Which are wild?” (कौन से जानवर घरेलू हैं? कौन से जंगली हैं?) |
Domestic vs Wild Animals (Page 97 A):
| Domestic Animals | Wild Animals |
|---|---|
| Dog | Lion |
| Cat | Tiger |
| Cow | Elephant |
| Goat | Monkey (can be both) |
| Hen | Snake (can be both) |
| Pig | Bear |
Speaking Practice – Colours (Page 98):
| Question | Expected Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the colour of a parrot? | A parrot is green. |
| What is the colour of a crow? | A crow is black. |
| What is the colour of a rat? | A rat is grey. |
| What is the colour of a peacock? | A peacock has many colours. |
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Kaun sa janwar gharelu hai?” (कौन सा जानवर घरेलू है?) – Which animal is domestic?
- “Kaun sa janwar jangli hai?” (कौन सा जानवर जंगली है?) – Which animal is wild?
- “Kya rang hai?” (क्या रंग है?) – What colour is it?
- “Jodi mein baat karo” (जोड़ी में बात करो) – Talk in pairs
Day 4: Phonics – Final Sounds and Fun with Pictures (ध्वनि – अंतिम ध्वनि और चित्र मज़ा)
Duration: 30 minutes
| Time | Activity | Hindi Term / Instruction | Teacher’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Revision | दोहराव (Dohrav) | Quick recall of animals, birds, and their colours. |
| 10 min | Phonics – Final Sounds | अंतिम ध्वनि (Antim dhvani) | Use Page 97 (B): “Say the word ‘rat’. Say it again. Notice that the last sound of the word ‘rat’ is ‘t’.” Practice with other words: dog (/g/), cat (/t/), bird (/d/), snake (/k/), crow (/w/), pigeon (/n/), parrot (/t/), peacock (/k/). Say each word and ask: “What is the last sound?” |
| 5 min | Listening Game | सुनो और बताओ (Suno aur batao) | Teacher says a word. Students say the last sound. Example: Teacher says “cat” → Students say “/t/”. |
| 5 min | Picture Talk – Elephants | चित्र वार्ता – हाथी (Chitra varta – Haathi) | Use Page 99: “Can you see the elephants? Where can you see them?” Show the picture. Ask: “Where are the elephants?” Practice prepositions: in, on, behind, near. “The elephant is near the tree.” “The elephant is in the water.” |
| 5 min | Wrap-up | आज क्या सीखा? | Ask: “What is the last sound of ‘dog’? (/g/) ‘cat’? (/t/) ‘bird’? (/d/)” |
Phonics – Final Sounds (Page 97 B):
| Word | Last Sound | Hindi Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Rat | /t/ | चूहा |
| Dog | /g/ | कुत्ता |
| Cat | /t/ | बिल्ली |
| Bird | /d/ | पक्षी |
| Snake | /k/ | साँप |
| Crow | /w/ | कौआ |
| Pigeon | /n/ | कबूतर |
| Parrot | /t/ | तोता |
| Peacock | /k/ | मोर |
| Monkey | /y/ (ee sound) | बंदर |
| Sparrow | /w/ | गौरैया |
Picture Talk – Elephants (Page 99):
| Question | Possible Answer |
|---|---|
| Can you see the elephants? | Yes, I can see elephants. |
| Where can you see them? | I can see them in the water, near the trees, on the land. |
| What are the elephants doing? | They are playing/walking/bathing. |
| How many elephants are there? | There are [count] elephants. |
| Where is the baby elephant? | The baby elephant is near the mother. |
Prepositions Practice:
| English | Hindi | Example |
|---|---|---|
| In | अंदर | The elephant is in the water. |
| On | पर | The bird is on the tree. |
| Near | पास | The elephant is near the tree. |
| Behind | पीछे | The elephant is behind the bush. |
| Beside | बगल में | The baby is beside the mother. |
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Aakhri sound kya hai?” (आखिरी साउंड क्या है?) – What is the last sound?
- “Haathi kahan hain?” (हाथी कहाँ हैं?) – Where are the elephants?
- “Kitne haathi hain?” (कितने हाथी हैं?) – How many elephants are there?
- “Haathi kya kar rahe hain?” (हाथी क्या कर रहे हैं?) – What are the elephants doing?
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 review: Name all animals and birds from Jaggi’s narrative. Quick animal sound recall. |
| 10 min | Speaking Assessment | बातचीत परीक्षण (Baatcheet parikshan) | Call students one by one. Ask: “What is the colour of a parrot?” “What is the colour of a crow?” “What is the colour of a peacock?” “Where does a dog live?” “What bird has a red beak?” Assess answers in complete sentences. |
| 5 min | Writing Assessment | लेखन परीक्षण (Lekhan parikshan) | Dictate 5 animal/bird names: dog, cat, crow, parrot, peacock. Students write in their notebooks. |
| 5 min | Animal Homes Activity | जानवरों के घर (Janwaron ke ghar) | Use Page 90 (referenced earlier): Match animals with their homes. Dog→kennel, bird→nest, fish→water, monkey→tree, cow→shed. |
| 5 min | Wrap-up & Celebration | समापन और शाबाशी (Samaapan aur Shabashi) | Sing the “A Farm” song or “Butterflies” poem. Clap for all students. Celebrate their learning! |
Speaking Assessment Questions:
| Question | Expected Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the colour of a parrot? | A parrot is green. |
| What is the colour of a crow? | A crow is black. |
| What is the colour of a peacock? | A peacock has many colours. |
| What is the colour of a pigeon? | A pigeon is grey. |
| Where does a dog live? | A dog lives near the gate. |
| Where do monkeys live? | Monkeys live in trees. |
| Which bird has a red beak? | A parrot has a red beak. |
| Which bird is small? | A sparrow is small. |
Animal Homes Matching:
| Animal | Home | Hindi |
|---|---|---|
| Dog | Kennel | कुत्ताघर |
| Bird | Nest | घोंसला |
| Fish | Water/Pond | पानी/तालाब |
| Monkey | Tree | पेड़ |
| Cow | Shed | अस्तबल |
| Cat | House | घर |
| Snake | Burrow/Hole | बिल |
Assessment Checklist (मूल्यांकन सूची):
| Skill | Criteria | Yes/No |
|---|---|---|
| Listening | Listens to the narrative attentively | ☐ |
| Comprehension | Answers at least 5 questions correctly | ☐ |
| Vocabulary | Names at least 8 animals and birds | ☐ |
| Colours | Describes colours of 3+ animals correctly | ☐ |
| Classification | Distinguishes domestic and wild animals | ☐ |
| Phonics | Identifies final sounds of 3+ words | ☐ |
| Prepositions | Uses in/on/near correctly | ☐ |
| Speaking | Answers questions in complete sentences | ☐ |
| Writing | Writes dictation words correctly | ☐ |
Additional Activities (अतिरिक्त गतिविधियाँ)
| Activity | Description | Hindi Instruction |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Sounds Game | Teacher says an animal, students make the sound. Or teacher makes a sound, students guess. | “Janwar ki awaaz karo.” (जानवर की आवाज़ करो।) |
| Animal Movement Game | Students move like animals: hop like a frog, swing like a monkey, walk like a dog, fly like a bird. | “Janwar ki tarah chalo.” (जानवर की तरह चलो।) |
| Draw Your Favourite Animal | Students draw their favourite animal/bird and colour it. They say: “This is my favourite animal. It is a ______. It is ______ in colour.” | “Apna pasandida janwar banao.” (अपना पसंदीदा जानवर बनाओ।) |
| Animal Homes Matching Game | Make cards with animals and their homes. Students match them. | “Janwar aur uska ghar milao.” (जानवर और उसका घर मिलाओ।) |
| Where Do I Live? | Teacher says: “I live in a kennel. Who am I?” Students guess: “Dog!” “I live in a nest. Who am I?” “Bird!” | “Mera ghar kahan hai?” (मेरा घर कहाँ है?) |
| Picture Observation (Page 100) | Show the picture from “Fun with Pictures”. Ask: “What do you see in this picture?” (Page 100 – referenced for picture observation) | “Chitra mein kya dikhta hai?” (चित्र में क्या दिखता है?) |
Resources Needed (आवश्यक सामग्री)
- Textbook: Mridang Class 1 English
- Pictures of animals: dog, cat, rat, monkey, snake
- Pictures of birds: crow, pigeon, sparrow, parrot, peacock
- Flashcards of animal names
- Flashcards of colours (black, grey, green, brown, etc.)
- Domestic vs wild animals chart
- Animal homes matching worksheet
- Crayons/colours for drawing activity
- Notebooks and pencils for writing practice
- Picture cards for “Where Do I Live?” game
- Picture of elephants (Page 99)
Integration with Indian Knowledge System (भारतीय ज्ञान परंपरा से जुड़ाव)
- Animals in Indian culture: Animals like cows, monkeys, snakes, peacocks, and parrots have special significance in Indian mythology and culture.
- Cow: Sacred animal, worshipped as Gau Mata
- Monkey: Associated with Lord Hanuman
- Snake: Associated with Lord Shiva
- Peacock: National bird of India, associated with Lord Kartikeya
- Parrot: Associated with Kamadeva and Meenakshi
- Indian biodiversity: India is home to rich biodiversity. Discuss how Jaggi in Nagpur sees monkeys, snakes, and many birds naturally.
- Indian cities and wildlife: Nagpur is in Central India and has rich wildlife. Discuss how different cities have different animals.
- Birds in Indian literature: Crows, peacocks, and parrots appear in many Indian folk tales and songs.
- Respect for nature: The narrative ends with “I love animals and birds.” This teaches love and respect for all living beings, a core Indian value.
- Multilingualism: Discuss animal and bird names in different Indian languages (Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, etc.).
Note to the Teacher (शिक्षक के लिए नोट)
- Talk about animals, birds, and insects that live in your surroundings. Through frequent and regular repetition, reinforce the English names of the animals, birds and insects.
- Help children understand the concept of domestic and wild animals. (As mentioned on Page 97)
- Help children notice the final sounds of the words (rat – /t/, etc.). (As mentioned on Page 97)
- The objective of the above activities is to encourage conversation and develop the child’s confidence in speaking English. Help children frame sentences using the sentence structure “A ______ is ______.” (Page 98)
- Help children locate the elephants at different places. Help them use prepositions such as ‘in’, ‘on’, ‘behind’, etc. (Page 99)
- Ask children about other details in the picture for interaction and developing speaking skills. (Page 99)
- Encourage all children to speak, even if they say in their home language. Support them to find English words.
- Make connections to real life: Ask children about animals they see near their homes. This makes learning meaningful and relevant.
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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