Lesson Plan: Come Back Soon
Class 2 English (Mridang) Unit 3: Going Places
Lesson Overview
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Lesson | Come Back Soon (Chapter 1) |
| Class | 2 |
| Subject | English (L2 – Second Language) |
| Unit | 3: Going Places |
| Duration | 5 Days (30–35 minutes per day) |
| Page Reference | Pages 51-55 |
| Curricular Goals (NCF-FS) | CG 9.1 (listens to and appreciates songs/rhymes), CG 9.2 (thinks of rhyming words), CG 9.3 (converses fluently), CG 9.7 (uses enough words for daily interactions), CG 9.4 (understands instructions), CG 11.1 (phonological awareness) |
Introduction
“Come Back Soon” (Pages 51-55) is the first chapter of Unit 3: Going Places in the Mridang Class 2 English textbook. This playful poem introduces children to different modes of transport through a fun and imaginative journey.
The poem takes children on a journey using various vehicles:
- Train
- Boat
- Plane
- Taxi
- Rocket (to the moon!)
The central message of the poem is about travel and exploration, with a gentle reminder to “come back soon” – emphasizing the importance of returning home safely.
The chapter also includes activities related to:
- Classifying vehicles based on where they travel (land, water, air)
- Drawing favourite vehicles
- Learning about different means of transport
- Vowel sound ‘u’ as in ‘hut’
Learning Objectives (सीखने के उद्देश्य)
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
- Recite the poem “Come Back Soon” with correct rhythm and actions. (कविता को सही लय और क्रियाओं के साथ गा सकेंगे।)
- Identify and name different modes of transport in English (train, boat, plane, taxi, rocket, bus, car, bicycle). (परिवहन के विभिन्न साधनों के अंग्रेज़ी नाम बता सकेंगे।)
- Classify vehicles based on where they travel: land, water, air. (वाहनों को उनके यात्रा स्थान के आधार पर वर्गीकृत कर सकेंगे।)
- Answer questions about travel experiences (where they went, what they ate, what they saw). (यात्रा के अनुभवों के बारे में प्रश्नों के उत्तर दे सकेंगे।)
- Draw their favourite vehicle and describe it. (अपने पसंदीदा वाहन का चित्र बना और उसका वर्णन कर सकेंगे।)
- Understand and use the vowel sound ‘u’ as in ‘hut’. (‘hut’ में ‘u’ की ध्वनि को समझ और उपयोग कर सकेंगे।)
- Use prepositions like ‘near’, ‘on’, ‘in’ correctly. (अव्यय शब्दों का सही उपयोग कर सकेंगे।)
Key Vocabulary (मुख्य शब्दावली)
Modes of Transport (परिवहन के साधन)
| English | Hindi |
|---|---|
| Train | ट्रेन (Train) |
| Boat | नाव (Naav) |
| Plane | हवाई जहाज़ (Hawai Jahaz) |
| Taxi | टैक्सी (Taxi) |
| Rocket | रॉकेट (Rocket) |
| Bus | बस (Bus) |
| Car | कार (Car) |
| Bicycle | साइकिल (Cycle) |
| Ship | जहाज़ (Jahaz) |
| Helicopter | हेलीकॉप्टर (Helicopter) |
| Submarine | पनडुब्बी (Pandubbi) |
| Metro | मेट्रो (Metro) |
New Words (नए शब्द)
| English | Hindi |
|---|---|
| Train | ट्रेन |
| Boat | नाव |
| Plane | हवाई जहाज़ |
| Taxi | टैक्सी |
| Rocket | रॉकेट |
| Near | पास (Paas) |
| Soon | जल्दी (Jaldi) |
| Moon | चाँद (Chand) |
Sight Words (दृश्य शब्द)
take, is, the, or, two, may, be
Prepositions (अव्यय शब्द)
| English | Hindi |
|---|---|
| Near | पास |
| On | पर |
| In | अंदर |
| Under | नीचे |
| Above | ऊपर |
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: “Have you ever travelled somewhere?” (क्या तुम कहीं यात्रा कर चुके हो?) “How did you go?” (कैसे गए?) “Bus? Train? Car?” |
| 5 min | Pre-listening | आज क्या सीखेंगे? (Aaj kya seekhenge?) | Show pictures of different vehicles (train, boat, plane, taxi, rocket). Ask: “What are these?” “Today we will learn a poem about going places!” |
| 10 min | Poem Recitation | कविता सुनो (Kavita suno) | Recite the poem with actions (Page 51-52). Do it line by line. Students repeat and act. |
| 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 vehicles did we learn about?” (Train, boat, plane, taxi, rocket) “Where does the rocket go?” (To the moon!) |
Poem: Come Back Soon (Pages 51-52)
Take a train,
Take a boat,
Take a plane,
Take a taxi,
Take a rocket
To the moon,
But be sure
To come back soon.
Actions for the Poem:
| Word | Action |
|---|---|
| Train | Move arms like train wheels |
| Boat | Move hands like rowing |
| Plane | Spread arms like wings |
| Taxi | Pretend to drive |
| Rocket | Stretch arms up like rocket launch |
| Moon | Point up at the sky |
| Come back soon | Wave and call back |
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Kavita suno” (कविता सुनो) – Listen to the poem
- “Mere saath karo” (मेरे साथ करो) – Do with me
- “Train ki tarah” (Train की तरह) – Like a train
- “Rocket ki tarah” (Rocket की तरह) – Like a rocket
Day 2: Travel Experiences and Vocabulary (यात्रा के अनुभव और शब्दावली)
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 vehicles did we learn?” |
| 10 min | Travel Discussion | यात्रा चर्चा (Yatra charcha) | Use Page 52: Ask questions: “Have you ever travelled by a bus or a train?” “Where did you go?” “What did you eat on the way?” “What did you see from the window?” “Who else went with you?” “Did you have fun?” |
| 5 min | Vocabulary Introduction | नए शब्द सीखो (Naye shabd seekho) | Introduce transport words: train, boat, plane, taxi, rocket, bus, car, bicycle. Show pictures, say each word, students repeat. |
| 5 min | Speaking Practice | बातचीत (Baatcheet) | Students share their travel experiences: “I went to ______ by ______.” “I saw ______.” “I ate ______.” |
| 5 min | Wrap-up | आज क्या सीखा? | Ask: “Where did you go on a journey?” “What did you see?” |
Travel Discussion Questions (Page 52):
| Question | Possible Answer |
|---|---|
| Have you ever travelled by a bus or a train? | Yes, I have travelled by bus/train. |
| Where did you go? | I went to my grandmother’s house. |
| What did you eat on the way? | I ate biscuits and fruit. |
| What did you see from the window? | I saw trees, houses, fields. |
| Who else went with you? | My mother and father went with me. |
| Did you have fun? | Yes, I had fun. |
Transport Vocabulary Chart:
| English | Hindi | Picture/Description |
|---|---|---|
| Train | ट्रेन | Long vehicle on rails |
| Boat | नाव | Vehicle on water |
| Plane | हवाई जहाज़ | Vehicle in the sky |
| Taxi | टैक्सी | Small car for hire |
| Rocket | रॉकेट | Goes to space |
| Bus | बस | Big vehicle for many people |
| Car | कार | Small vehicle for few people |
| Bicycle | साइकिल | Two wheels, pedals |
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Kahan gaye?” (कहाँ गए?) – Where did you go?
- “Kaise gaye?” (कैसे गए?) – How did you go?
- “Kya khaya?” (क्या खाया?) – What did you eat?
- “Kya dekha?” (क्या देखा?) – What did you see?
Day 3: Listening, Drawing, and Make a List (सुनना, चित्रकारी और सूची बनाना)
Duration: 30 minutes
| Time | Activity | Hindi Term / Instruction | Teacher’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Revision | पुनरावृत्ति (Punaravritti) | Recite the poem. Quick transport word recall. |
| 5 min | Listening Activity | सुनना (Sunna) | Use Page 53: “Listen to your teacher and read out a poem.” Teacher reads the poem again. Students listen and follow. |
| 5 min | Drawing Activity | चित्र बनाओ (Chitra banao) | Use Page 53: “Draw the vehicle that you like the most.” Students draw and colour their favourite vehicle. |
| 10 min | Make a List Activity | सूची बनाओ (Soochi banao) | Use Page 54: “Sort out the different means of transport given in the boxes depending on the surface they move on.” Land, Water, Air. |
| 5 min | Wrap-up | आज क्या सीखा? | Ask: “What is your favourite vehicle?” “Where does it travel – on land, water, or air?” |
Drawing Activity (Page 53 A):
| Step | English | Hindi |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Draw the vehicle that you like the most. | वह वाहन बनाओ जो तुम्हें सबसे अधिक पसंद है। |
| 2 | Colour it nicely. | इसे अच्छे से रंगो। |
| 3 | Tell your friends about it. | अपने दोस्तों को इसके बारे में बताओ। |
Classifying Vehicles (Page 54):
| Land | Water | Air |
|---|---|---|
| Train | Boat | Plane |
| Bus | Ship | Helicopter |
| Car | Submarine | Rocket |
| Bicycle | Hot air balloon | |
| Metro | ||
| Truck |
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Kavita suno” (कविता सुनो) – Listen to the poem
- “Apna pasandida vahan banao” (अपना पसंदीदा वाहन बनाओ) – Draw your favourite vehicle
- “Kahan jaata hai?” (कहाँ जाता है?) – Where does it go?
- “Land, water, ya air?” – Land, water, or air?
Day 4: Phonics – Vowel Sound ‘u’ (ध्वनि – ‘u’ की ध्वनि)
Duration: 30 minutes
| Time | Activity | Hindi Term / Instruction | Teacher’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Revision | दोहराव (Dohrav) | Quick recall of transport words and classification. |
| 15 min | Phonics Activity | ध्वनि अभ्यास (Dhvani abhyas) | Use Page 55: Introduce the vowel sound ‘u’ as in ‘hut’. Look at the pictures: hut, cup, sun, bus, jug, duck. Say the words aloud. Help children notice the ‘u’ sound. Practice with more words: fun, run, bun, nut, cut, mud. |
| 5 min | Writing Practice | लेखन (Lekhan) | Students write ‘u’ sound words: hut, cup, sun, bus, jug, duck. |
| 5 min | Wrap-up | आज क्या सीखा? | Ask: “What sound does ‘hut’ have?” (/u/ sound) “Say more words with the ‘u’ sound.” |
Phonics – Vowel Sound ‘u’ as in ‘hut’ (Page 55):
| Word | Picture | Hindi Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Hut | झोपड़ी | एक छोटा सा घर |
| Cup | कप | पीने का बर्तन |
| Sun | सूरज | सूर्य |
| Bus | बस | यात्री वाहन |
| Jug | जग | पानी का बर्तन |
| Duck | बत्तख | एक पक्षी |
More ‘u’ Sound Words:
| Word | Hindi Meaning |
|---|---|
| Fun | मज़ा |
| Run | दौड़ना |
| Bun | बन (रोटी) |
| Nut | अखरोट |
| Cut | काटना |
| Mud | कीचड़ |
| Gum | गोंद |
| Hug | गले लगाना |
Practice Words:
| Word | Sound | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Hut | /h/-/u/-/t/ | Point to a small house |
| Cup | /c/-/u/-/p/ | Pretend to drink |
| Sun | /s/-/u/-/n/ | Point up |
| Bus | /b/-/u/-/s/ | Drive a bus |
| Jug | /j/-/u/-/g/ | Hold a jug |
| Duck | /d/-/u/-/ck/ | Act like a duck |
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “‘u’ sound kya hai?” (‘u’ sound क्या है?) – What is the ‘u’ sound?
- “Hut ke saath rhyme karein” (Hut के साथ rhyme करें) – Rhyme with hut.
- “U words likho” (U words लिखो) – Write U words.
Day 5: Review, Assessment, and Celebration (पुनरावृत्ति, 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 transport word recall. ‘u’ sound words recall. |
| 5 min | Speaking Assessment | बातचीत परीक्षण (Baatcheet parikshan) | Call students one by one. Ask: “What is your favourite vehicle?” “Where does it travel – land, water, or air?” “Can you say a word with the ‘u’ sound?” |
| 5 min | Writing Assessment | लेखन परीक्षण (Lekhan parikshan) | Dictate 5 words: train, boat, plane, taxi, rocket. Students write in their notebooks. |
| 5 min | Matching Activity | मिलान करो (Milan karo) | Give a worksheet with vehicles and their categories (land, water, air). Students match. |
| 10 min | Fun Activity – Vehicle Collage | वाहन कॉलेज (Vahan collage) | Students cut out vehicle pictures from magazines or draw them. Paste on chart paper. Label each vehicle. |
| 5 min | Wrap-up & Celebration | समापन और शाबाशी (Samaapan aur Shabashi) | Sing the poem one last time. Clap for all students. Celebrate their learning! |
Speaking Assessment Questions:
| Question | Expected Answer |
|---|---|
| What is your favourite vehicle? | My favourite vehicle is ______. |
| Where does it travel? | It travels on land/water/air. |
| Have you travelled by bus or train? | Yes, I have travelled by ______. |
| Where did you go? | I went to ______. |
| Say a word with the ‘u’ sound. | Hut/cup/sun/bus. |
Writing Assessment:
| Dictation Word | Expected Spelling |
|---|---|
| Train | T-R-A-I-N |
| Boat | B-O-A-T |
| Plane | P-L-A-N-E |
| Taxi | T-A-X-I |
| Rocket | R-O-C-K-E-T |
| Bus | B-U-S |
Vehicle Classification Matching:
| Vehicle | Travels on |
|---|---|
| Train | Land |
| Boat | Water |
| Plane | Air |
| Car | Land |
| Rocket | Air/Space |
| Ship | Water |
| Bus | Land |
| Helicopter | Air |
Assessment Checklist (मूल्यांकन सूची):
| Skill | Criteria | Yes/No |
|---|---|---|
| Recitation | Recites the poem with actions | ☐ |
| Vocabulary | Names 5+ modes of transport | ☐ |
| Classification | Classifies vehicles as land/water/air | ☐ |
| Speaking | Answers travel-related questions | ☐ |
| Phonics | Identifies ‘u’ sound words | ☐ |
| Writing | Writes dictation words correctly | ☐ |
| Drawing | Draws a favourite vehicle | ☐ |
Additional Activities (अतिरिक्त गतिविधियाँ)
| Activity | Description | Hindi Instruction |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Sorting Game | Give students pictures of vehicles. They sort into land, water, air. | “Vahanon ko kram mein lagao.” (वाहनों को क्रम में लगाओ।) |
| Draw Your Journey | Students draw a scene from a journey they took. Include vehicles, people, and things they saw. | “Apni yatra ka chitra banao.” (अपनी यात्रा का चित्र बनाओ।) |
| Transportation Song | Sing the “Wheels on the Bus” or other transport songs. | “Transport song gao.” (ट्रांसपोर्ट सांग गाओ।) |
| Vehicle Charades | One student acts like a vehicle (train, plane, etc.). Others guess. | “Vahan ka abhinay karo.” (वाहन का अभिनय करो।) |
| I Spy – Vehicles | Teacher says: “I spy with my little eye, something that goes on land.” Students guess. | “I spy khelo.” (आई स्पाई खेलो।) |
| My Dream Journey | Students imagine a journey and describe: “I will go to ______ by ______.” | “Meri sapnon ki yatra.” (मेरी सपनों की यात्रा।) |
| ‘U’ Sound Hunt | Students find objects in the classroom with the ‘u’ sound. | “‘U’ sound wali cheez dhundo.” (‘U’ sound वाली चीज़ ढूंढो।) |
Resources Needed (आवश्यक सामग्री)
- Textbook: Mridang Class 2 English (Pages 51-55)
- Pictures of vehicles: train, boat, plane, taxi, rocket, bus, car, bicycle, ship, helicopter
- Flashcards: transport names
- Flashcards: ‘u’ sound words (hut, cup, sun, bus, jug, duck)
- Drawing sheets and crayons
- Notebooks and pencils for writing practice
- Old magazines for vehicle collage
- Chart paper for collage
- Glue and scissors
Integration with Indian Knowledge System (भारतीय ज्ञान परंपरा से जुड़ाव)
- Indian Transport:
- India has a rich history of transportation – bullock carts, horse carriages (tonga), palanquins (palki), and boats.
- The Indian Railways is one of the largest railway networks in the world.
- Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has sent rockets to the moon (Chandrayaan missions).
- Indian Railways: India’s train network connects the entire country. Discuss how trains are important for travel.
- Traditional Transport: Discuss traditional Indian transport – bullock cart, camel cart, horse cart, boats.
- Famous Indian Journeys: Talk about the journey to the mountains (Himalayas), deserts (Rajasthan), and beaches (Kerala, Goa).
- Indian Space Program: ISRO’s Chandrayaan and Mangalyaan missions – connecting the poem’s mention of going to the moon.
- Unity in Diversity: India has all kinds of transport connecting people from different parts of the country.
Note to the Teacher (शिक्षक के लिए नोट)
- Encourage children to visualise and draw any vehicle. The vehicle may be imaginary or real. The vehicle may have wheels or wings. Accept all ideas.
- Help children to classify the names of vehicles. Some of the words may be unfamiliar to the children; you may help by describing them.
- This introduces young learners to the vowel sound ‘u’ as in ‘hut’. Help them notice that the word ‘an’ occurs before the words beginning with ‘u’ in the table.
- Interact with children to elicit responses in English.
- Help children answer in full sentences.
- Use real examples: Bring toy vehicles to class or show pictures on the screen.
- Connect to the child’s experience: Ask about journeys they have taken with their family.
Links to Other Curricular Areas (पाठ्यक्रम के अन्य क्षेत्रों से जुड़ाव)
| Area | Connection |
|---|---|
| Environmental Studies (EVS) | Modes of transport, land/water/air, travel |
| Art & Craft | Drawing favourite vehicles, vehicle collage |
| Geography | Different places, journeys, directions |
| Mathematics | Counting vehicles, sorting and classifying |
| Science | How vehicles move, rockets and space |
| Values Education | Safety while travelling, coming back home |
| Language Development | Transport vocabulary, ‘u’ sound words |
Quick Reference Card
Key Vehicles:
Train, Boat, Plane, Taxi, Rocket, Bus, Car, Bicycle
Classification:
Land: Train, Bus, Car, Bicycle, Metro
Water: Boat, Ship, Submarine
Air: Plane, Rocket, Helicopter, Hot air balloon
Key Message:
Go on adventures but always come back soon!
Vowel Sound:
‘u’ as in hut, cup, sun, bus, jug, duck
Key Questions:
- Have you travelled by bus or train?
- Where did you go?
- What is your favourite vehicle?
- Where does it travel – land, water, or air?