Lesson Plan: Colours
Class 3 English Santoor NCERT: Unit 1 Fun with Friends
Lesson Overview
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Lesson | Colours (Chapter 1) |
| Class | 3 |
| Subject | English (L2 – Second Language) |
| Unit | 1: Fun with Friends |
| Type | Poem |
| Duration | 5 Days (30–35 minutes per day) |
| Page Reference | Pages 22-32 |
| 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
“Colours” is the opening chapter of the Santoor Class 3 English textbook. This delightful poem introduces young learners to the value of sharing and teamwork through a fun poem about crayons. The poem describes two children who don’t have a complete set of colours with each of them. By sharing their crayons, they can create a full pack!
The poem also introduces children to:
- Colour vocabulary (red, yellow, blue, green, purple, black)
- Descriptive language through a vibrant poem
- Phonics – consonant blends like ‘gr’, ‘cr’, ‘dr’, ‘pr’
- Action words (verbs)
- Alphabetical order
- The value of friendship and sharing
Learning Objectives (सीखने के उद्देश्य)
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
- Recite the poem “Colours” with correct rhythm and expression. (कविता को सही लय और भाव के साथ गा सकेंगे।)
- Identify and name different colours in English (red, yellow, blue, green, purple, black). (विभिन्न रंगों के अंग्रेज़ी नाम बता सकेंगे।)
- Understand the value of sharing and teamwork. (साझा करने और टीमवर्क के महत्व को समझ सकेंगे।)
- Recognize and use consonant blends: ‘gr’, ‘cr’, ‘dr’, ‘pr’. (व्यंजन समूहों को पहचान और उपयोग कर सकेंगे।)
- Identify action words (verbs) in sentences. (वाक्यों में क्रिया शब्दों की पहचान कर सकेंगे।)
- Arrange words in alphabetical order. (शब्दों को वर्णानुक्रम में व्यवस्थित कर सकेंगे।)
- Form sentences using colour and action words. (रंग और क्रिया शब्दों का उपयोग कर वाक्य बना सकेंगे।)
Key Vocabulary (मुख्य शब्दावली)
Colours (रंग)
| English | Hindi |
|---|---|
| Red | लाल (Laal) |
| Yellow | पीला (Peela) |
| Blue | नीला (Neela) |
| Green | हरा (Hara) |
| Purple | बैंगनी (Baingani) |
| Black | काला (Kala) |
| Grey | स्लेटी / भूरा (Sleti / Bhoora) |
| Brown | भूरा (Bhoora) |
| Orange | नारंगी (Narangi) |
Action Words (क्रिया शब्द)
| English | Hindi |
|---|---|
| Share | साझा करना (Sajha karna) |
| Draw | चित्र बनाना (Chitra banana) |
| Give | देना (Dena) |
| Take | लेना (Lena) |
| Help | मदद करना (Madad karna) |
| See | देखना (Dekhna) |
Blends (व्यंजन समूह)
| Blend | Examples |
|---|---|
| gr | green, grey, grass, grapes, grandmother |
| cr | crayon, crab, crane, crow, cradle |
| dr | draw, drum, dress, drop, dragon |
| pr | prince, princess, prize, pray, present |
Day-Wise Lesson Plan
Day 1: Introduction to the Poem (कविता का परिचय)
Duration: 30 minutes
| Time | Activity | Hindi Term / Instruction | Teacher’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Warm-up | शुभ प्रभात! (Shubh Prabhat!) | Greet students. Ask: “What is your favourite colour?” (तुम्हारा पसंदीदा रंग कौन सा है?) “What colour are your crayons?” (तुम्हारी क्रेयॉन किस रंग की हैं?) |
| 5 min | Pre-listening | आज क्या सीखेंगे? (Aaj kya seekhenge?) | Show a box of crayons. Ask: “What do you see?” “Today we will read a poem about colours and sharing!” |
| 10 min | Poem Recitation | कविता सुनो (Kavita suno) | Recite the poem with actions. Do it line by line. Students repeat. |
| 5 min | Action Song | साथ में गाओ (Saath mein gao) | Sing the full poem with actions. Do it twice with energy. |
| 5 min | Wrap-up | आज क्या सीखा? (Aaj kya seekha?) | Ask: “What colours did we learn about today?” “Red, yellow, blue, green, purple, black!” |
Poem: Colours (Page 22)
You have a few crayons,
Red, yellow and blue.
Green, purple and black,
I have some too.I need the red and you need the black.
If we share our crayons,
we have a full pack!
Actions for the Poem:
| Line | Action |
|---|---|
| You have a few crayons | Point to a friend |
| Red, yellow and blue | Point to colours (or hold up crayons) |
| Green, purple and black | Point to colours (or hold up crayons) |
| I have some too | Point to self |
| I need the red and you need the black | Point to self, then to friend |
| If we share our crayons | Gesture of sharing |
| we have a full pack | Show a full box of crayons |
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Kavita suno” (कविता सुनो) – Listen to the poem
- “Mere saath karo” (मेरे साथ करो) – Do with me
- “Laal” (लाल) – Red
- “Peela” (पीला) – Yellow
- “Neela” (नीला) – Blue
- “Hara” (हरा) – Green
Day 2: Comprehension and Sharing Discussion (समझ और साझा करने की चर्चा)
Duration: 30 minutes
| Time | Activity | Hindi Term / Instruction | Teacher’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Revision | कल क्या सीखा? (Kal kya seekha?) | Recite the poem with actions. Ask: “What colours did we learn?” |
| 10 min | Comprehension Questions | प्रश्न-उत्तर (Prashn-uttar) | Ask from Page 23: “How many children are there in the poem?” (Two) “Why did the children want to share the crayons?” (They didn’t have all colours) “How can the children in the poem have a full pack?” (By sharing) |
| 10 min | Sharing Discussion | साझा करने की बात (Sajha karne ki baat) | Use Page 23 (B): “Do you share anything with your friends? What do you share?” (तुम अपने दोस्तों के साथ क्या साझा करते हो?) Discuss sharing toys, food, books, etc. |
| 5 min | Wrap-up | आज क्या सीखा? | Ask: “What is the message of the poem?” (Sharing makes us happy and complete) |
Comprehension Questions (Page 23):
| Question | Expected Answer |
|---|---|
| How many children are there in the poem? | There are two children. |
| Why did the children want to share the crayons? | They didn’t have a full set of colours. |
| How can the children in the poem have a full pack? | By sharing their crayons. |
| Do you share anything with your friends? | Yes, I share my toys/books/food. |
Sharing Discussion Points (Page 23 B):
| Question | Possible Answer |
|---|---|
| What do you share with your friends? | I share my crayons, toys, books, and food. |
| How do you feel when you share? | I feel happy. |
| How do you feel when someone shares with you? | I feel grateful and happy. |
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Kya share karte ho?” (क्या शेयर करते हो?) – What do you share?
- “Kyun share karte ho?” (क्यों शेयर करते हो?) – Why do you share?
- “Kaisa lagta hai?” (कैसा लगता है?) – How do you feel?
Day 3: Phonics – Blends Activity (ध्वनि – Blends गतिविधि)
Duration: 30 minutes
| Time | Activity | Hindi Term / Instruction | Teacher’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Revision | पुनरावृत्ति (Punaravritti) | Quick poem recall. Colour names recall. |
| 15 min | Phonics Activity | ध्वनि अभ्यास (Dhvani abhyas) | Use Page 24 (A): “Say aloud. This is a green crayon. The word green begins with ‘gr’. The word crayon begins with ‘cr’.” Practice blends: ‘gr’, ‘cr’, ‘dr’, ‘pr’. Say each word and have students repeat. |
| 5 min | Sentence Making | वाक्य बनाओ (Vakya banao) | Students form sentences using blend words. Example: “The grass is green.” “I have a crayon.” |
| 5 min | Wrap-up | आज क्या सीखा? | Ask: “What sound does ‘green’ start with?” (/gr/) “What sound does ‘crayon’ start with?” (/cr/) |
Phonics Practice (Page 24 A):
| Blend | Words | Hindi Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| gr | green, grey, grass, grapes, grandmother | हरा, स्लेटी, घास, अंगूर, दादी/नानी |
| cr | crayon, crab, crane, crow, cradle | क्रेयॉन, केकड़ा, सारस, कौआ, पालना |
| dr | draw, drum, dress, drop, dragon | चित्र बनाना, ढोल, पोशाक, बूँद, अजगर |
| pr | prince, princess, prize, pray, present | राजकुमार, राजकुमारी, पुरस्कार, प्रार्थना करना, उपहार |
Sentence Making Activity:
| Word | Sentence |
|---|---|
| green | The grass is green. |
| grey | The sky is grey. |
| grapes | I like grapes. |
| crayon | I have a red crayon. |
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “‘gr’ sound wale shabd” (‘gr’ sound वाले शब्द) – Words with ‘gr’ sound
- “Mere pichhe bolo” (मेरे पीछे बोलो) – Repeat after me
- “Vakya banao” (वाक्य बनाओ) – Make a sentence
Day 4: Action Words and Alphabetical Order (क्रिया शब्द और वर्णानुक्रम)
Duration: 30 minutes
| Time | Activity | Hindi Term / Instruction | Teacher’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Revision | दोहराव (Dohrav) | Quick blends recall. Poem recitation. |
| 10 min | Action Words Activity | क्रिया शब्द (Kriya shabd) | Use Page 25 (A): “Words used to show actions are called action words. Read the words given below. Circle the action words.” Practice: walk, give, see, open, help, etc. |
| 10 min | Alphabetical Order Activity | वर्णानुक्रम (Varnanukram) | Use Page 31: “Let us arrange some words in alphabetical order.” Arrange fruit names (apple, banana, mango, orange, grapes) in alphabetical order. Then arrange colour names (red, blue, green, yellow, purple, black) in alphabetical order. |
| 5 min | Wrap-up | आज क्या सीखा? | Ask: “What is an action word?” (A word that shows an action) “How do we arrange words in alphabetical order?” (By the first letter) |
Action Words (Page 25 A):
| Word | Action? | Hindi |
|---|---|---|
| Walk | Yes | चलना |
| Give | Yes | देना |
| See | Yes | देखना |
| Open | Yes | खोलना |
| Help | Yes | मदद करना |
| Puppy | No | पिल्ला |
| Colour | No | रंग |
Alphabetical Order Activity (Page 31):
| Fruits | Alphabetical Order |
|---|---|
| Apple, Banana, Mango, Orange, Grapes | Apple, Banana, Grapes, Mango, Orange |
| Colours | Alphabetical Order |
|---|---|
| Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Purple, Black | Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Red, Yellow |
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Action word kya hai?” (Action word क्या है?) – What is an action word?
- “Alphabetical order mein lagao” (Alphabetical order में लगाओ) – Arrange in alphabetical order
- “Pehla akshar dekho” (पहला अक्षर देखो) – Look at the first letter
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 poem recitation with actions. Quick blends and colours recall. |
| 10 min | Drawing Activity | चित्र बनाओ (Chitra banao) | Use Page 23 (C): “You have only green, blue and red crayons. Talk in pairs what you would want to draw.” Then: “Now you have blue, green, red, yellow, brown and orange crayons. What can you draw? Draw here.” |
| 10 min | Colour Hunt Activity | रंग ढूंढो (Rang dhundho) | Use Page 25 (B): “Look at the words. Read out the COLOUR but not the words.” Fun colour-word recognition game. |
| 5 min | Speaking Assessment | बातचीत परीक्षण (Baatcheet parikshan) | Call students one by one. Ask: “What is your favourite colour?” “What is the message of the poem?” “What sound does ‘green’ start with?” |
| 5 min | Wrap-up & Celebration | समापन और शाबाशी (Samaapan aur Shabashi) | Sing the poem one last time. Clap for all students. Celebrate their learning! |
Drawing Activity (Page 23 C):
| Step | English | Hindi |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | With only 3 crayons (green, blue, red), discuss what you can draw. | सिर्फ 3 क्रेयॉन (हरा, नीला, लाल) से क्या बना सकते हो? |
| 2 | With 6 crayons, draw a beautiful picture. | 6 क्रेयॉन से एक सुंदर चित्र बनाओ। |
| 3 | Share your drawing with friends. | अपना चित्र दोस्तों के साथ साझा करो। |
Colour Hunt Activity (Page 25 B):
| Word Written | Colour of Word | Say the COLOUR |
|---|---|---|
| YELLOW | Green | GREEN |
| RED | Blue | BLUE |
| BLUE | Red | RED |
| GREEN | Yellow | YELLOW |
Speaking Assessment Questions:
| Question | Expected Answer |
|---|---|
| What is your favourite colour? | My favourite colour is ______. |
| What is the message of the poem? | Sharing makes us happy. |
| What sound does ‘green’ start with? | /gr/ |
| What sound does ‘crayon’ start with? | /cr/ |
| Why should we share with friends? | Sharing makes everyone happy. |
Assessment Checklist (मूल्यांकन सूची):
| Skill | Criteria | Yes/No |
|---|---|---|
| Recitation | Recites the poem with actions | ☐ |
| Colours | Names 6 colours in English | ☐ |
| Comprehension | Answers questions about the poem | ☐ |
| Sharing | Understands the value of sharing | ☐ |
| Phonics | Identifies ‘gr’, ‘cr’ blends | ☐ |
| Action Words | Identifies action words | ☐ |
| Alphabetical Order | Arranges words alphabetically | ☐ |
| Drawing | Completes the drawing activity | ☐ |
Additional Activities (अतिरिक्त गतिविधियाँ)
| Activity | Description | Hindi Instruction |
|---|---|---|
| Colour Scavenger Hunt | Find objects in the classroom of each colour. “Find something red!” | “Laal rang wali cheez dhundo.” (लाल रंग वाली चीज़ ढूंढो।) |
| Colour Mixing | Mix primary colours to make secondary colours. Yellow + Red = Orange | “Rang milao.” (रंग मिलाओ।) |
| My Colour Book | Make a small book with each page showing a different colour. | “Meri rang kitab.” (मेरी रंग किताब।) |
| Friendship Drawing | Draw a picture with a friend using different colours. | “Dost ke saath chitra banao.” (दोस्त के साथ चित्र बनाओ।) |
| Word Wall | Create a word wall with colour words and blend words. | “Shabd diwar banao.” (शब्द दीवार बनाओ।) |
Resources Needed (आवश्यक सामग्री)
- Textbook: Santoor Class 3 English (Pages 22-32)
- Crayons of different colours (red, yellow, blue, green, purple, black)
- Flashcards: colour names
- Flashcards: blend words (‘gr’, ‘cr’, ‘dr’, ‘pr’)
- Drawing sheets
- Notebooks and pencils
- Chart paper for word wall
- Colour mixing materials (paints)
Integration with Indian Knowledge System (भारतीय ज्ञान परंपरा से जुड़ाव)
- Holi – The Festival of Colours: Discuss the festival of Holi, where people celebrate with colours. This connects the poem to Indian culture.
- Rangoli: Indian rangoli designs use vibrant colours. Discuss how colours are used in Indian art.
- Indian Festivals: Different festivals use different colours – Diwali (bright colours), Eid (green), Republic Day (saffron, white, green).
- Traditional Indian Colours: Natural colours from turmeric (yellow), henna (green/brown), indigo (blue) have been used in India for centuries.
- “Share and Care” – Indian Value: Sharing is an important Indian value. The poem beautifully teaches this lesson.
Note to the Teacher (शिक्षक के लिए नोट)
- Read aloud each word slowly. Let the children listen to your pronunciation and repeat the word.
- Draw learners’ attention to the letter repetition in each example.
- Emphasise the pronunciation of blends ‘gr’, ‘cr’, ‘dr’, and ‘pr’.
- Encourage learners to share their sentences with the class. Ask questions to reinforce their understanding of the letters of the English alphabet.
- Recapitulate the concept of singular and plural and link it with the use of ‘is’ and ‘are’.
- Include more relatable and observable examples of opposites.
- Informally introduce the concept of past tense. Encourage learners to recall their actions from the previous day.
Links to Other Curricular Areas (पाठ्यक्रम के अन्य क्षेत्रों से जुड़ाव)
| Area | Connection |
|---|---|
| Art | Colour recognition, drawing, colour mixing, rangoli |
| Mathematics | Counting colours, sorting by colour, patterns |
| Social Studies | Festivals of India (Holi, Diwali), cultural significance of colours |
| Environmental Studies | Colours in nature (green leaves, blue sky, red flowers) |
| Values Education | Sharing, friendship, cooperation |
Quick Reference Card
Key Colours:
Red, Yellow, Blue, Green, Purple, Black
Key Blends:
gr (green, grey, grass, grapes)
cr (crayon, crab, crow)
dr (draw, drum, dress)
pr (prince, princess, prize)
Key Message:
“Sharing makes us happy and complete!”
Key Questions:
- How many children are in the poem?
- Why should we share?
- What sound does ‘green’ start with?