Lesson Plan: Fit Body, Fit Mind, Fit Nation
Class 4 English Santoor NCERT: Unit 3 Fun with Games
Lesson Overview
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Lesson | Fit Body, Fit Mind, Fit Nation (Chapter 7) |
| Class | 4 |
| Subject | English (L2 – Second Language) |
| Unit | 3: Fun with Games |
| Type | Poem |
| Duration | 5 Days (30–35 minutes per day) |
| Page Reference | Pages 67-72 |
| 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
“Fit Body, Fit Mind, Fit Nation” is the seventh chapter of Unit 3: Fun with Games in the Santoor Class 4 English textbook. This energetic poem celebrates the importance of physical activity, sports, music, and a healthy lifestyle for children.
The poem introduces us to different children and their activities:
- Anant – plays hockey
- Geeta – practices skating
- Lhamo – plays guitar
- Shabana – cycles
- Meena – sings
The chapter emphasizes:
- Physical fitness – “Fit body, fit mind, fit nation!”
- Learning from mistakes – Geeta learns from her skating mistakes
- Music and rhythm – Lhamo and his friend with guitar and sitar
- Joy of playing – “Playing is a joy for every girl and boy!”
The chapter also includes activities related to:
- Comprehension questions about the poem
- Alliteration – words starting with the same letter
- Adjectives – describing words
- Double letters in words
- Vocabulary building – matching words to meanings
- Exploring the Paralympic Games
- Cooking without fire activity
Learning Objectives (सीखने के उद्देश्य)
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
- Recite the poem “Fit Body, Fit Mind, Fit Nation” with correct rhythm and actions. (कविता को सही लय और क्रियाओं के साथ गा सकेंगे।)
- Identify different sports and activities mentioned in the poem (hockey, skating, cycling, singing, guitar). (कविता में वर्णित विभिन्न खेलों और गतिविधियों की पहचान कर सकेंगे।)
- Understand the importance of physical activity and a healthy lifestyle. (शारीरिक गतिविधि और स्वस्थ जीवनशैली के महत्व को समझ सकेंगे।)
- Use alliteration – create phrases with the same starting letter. (अनुप्रास का उपयोग कर सकेंगे – समान अक्षर से शुरू होने वाले वाक्यांश बना सकेंगे।)
- Identify and use adjectives correctly. (विशेषणों की पहचान और उपयोग कर सकेंगे।)
- Identify double letters in words. (शब्दों में दोहरे अक्षरों की पहचान कर सकेंगे।)
- Learn about the Paralympic Games and its importance. (पैरालंपिक खेलों और उनके महत्व के बारे में जान सकेंगे।)
- Appreciate the connection between physical fitness and mental well-being. (शारीरिक फिटनेस और मानसिक स्वास्थ्य के संबंध को समझ सकेंगे।)
Key Vocabulary (मुख्य शब्दावली)
Sports and Activities (खेल और गतिविधियाँ)
| English | Hindi |
|---|---|
| Hockey | हॉकी (Hockey) |
| Skates | स्केट्स (Skates) |
| Guitar | गिटार (Guitar) |
| Sitar | सितार (Sitar) |
| Cycle race | साइकिल रेस (Cycle race) |
| Singing | गाना (Gaana) |
| Rhythm | लय (Lay) |
| Mistakes | गलतियाँ (Galtiyaan) |
| Pace | गति (Gati) |
Descriptive Words (Adjectives) (वर्णनात्मक शब्द)
| English | Hindi |
|---|---|
| Active | सक्रिय (Sakriya) |
| Graceful | सुंदर (Sundar) |
| Swift | तेज़ (Tez) |
| Musical | संगीतमय (Sangeetmay) |
| Cheerful | खुश (Khush) |
| Rocky | पथरीला (Pathrila) |
| Proudly | गर्व से (Garv se) |
| Swift | फुर्तीला (Furtila) |
New Words (नए शब्द)
| English | Hindi |
|---|---|
| Mistakes | गलतियाँ |
| Proudly | गर्व से |
| Pace | गति |
| Swift | फुर्तीला |
| Cheerful | खुश |
| Rhythm | लय |
Sight Words (दृश्य शब्द)
the, and, to, of, for, with, on, at, by, from, in, it, they, their, them, we, our, you, every, your
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 sports do you like to play?” (तुम्हें कौन से खेल खेलना पसंद है?) “Why is exercise important?” (व्यायाम क्यों महत्वपूर्ण है?) |
| 5 min | Pre-listening | आज क्या सीखेंगे? (Aaj kya seekhenge?) | Show the title “Fit Body, Fit Mind, Fit Nation”. Ask: “What do you think this poem is about?” “Today we will read a poem about sports, fitness, and music!” |
| 10 min | Poem Recitation | कविता सुनो (Kavita suno) | Recite the poem with actions (Pages 67-68). 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 is the poem about?” (Fitness, sports, music) “Who plays hockey?” (Anant) “Who skates?” (Geeta) |
Poem: Fit Body, Fit Mind, Fit Nation (Pages 67-68)
Active boy Anant, plays the game of hockey,
even when the ground is rocky.Graceful girl Geeta, practices on her skates,
and learns daily from her mistakes.Little boy Lhamo, proudly plays a guitar,
while his friend joins him with a sitar.Swift girl Shabana, after winning a cycle race,
happily celebrates her fastest pace.And then there is me, musical Meena,
singing in rhythm.Cheerful children everywhere,
playing is a joy! for every girl and boy.
Actions for the Poem:
| Line | Action |
|---|---|
| Active boy Anant | Show muscles, energetic |
| Plays hockey | Pretend to play hockey |
| Ground is rocky | Point to uneven ground |
| Graceful girl Geeta | Elegant pose |
| Practices on skates | Pretend to skate |
| Learns from mistakes | Point to head, nod |
| Proudly plays guitar | Pretend to play guitar |
| Friend with sitar | Pretend to play sitar |
| Swift girl Shabana | Run in place |
| Cycle race | Pretend to ride bicycle |
| Musical Meena | Singing gesture |
| Cheerful children | Big smile, spread arms |
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Kavita suno” (कविता सुनो) – Listen to the poem
- “Mere saath karo” (मेरे साथ करो) – Do with me
- “Hockey” (हॉकी) – Hockey
- “Skates” (स्केट्स) – Skates
- “Guitar” (गिटार) – Guitar
Day 2: Comprehension and Discussion (समझ और 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 is the poem about?” |
| 10 min | Comprehension Questions | प्रश्न-उत्तर (Prashn-uttar) | Ask from Page 69: “Which game does Anant play?” “Which musical instruments are mentioned in the poem?” “Who among the children likes moving in rhythm?” “Who learns every day from mistakes?” |
| 10 min | Think and Discuss | सोचो और चर्चा करो (Socho aur charcha karo) | Use Page 69 (C): “Which game do you generally play in school?” “What do you enjoy more—indoor or outdoor games?” “Which musical instrument do you like to play?” “Have you seen musical instruments? Name them.” “Which dance form do you like the most?” |
| 5 min | Wrap-up | आज क्या सीखा? | Ask: “What sports are mentioned in the poem?” “What instruments are mentioned?” “What is the main message of the poem?” |
Comprehension Questions (Page 69 B):
| Question | Expected Answer |
|---|---|
| Which game does Anant play? | Anant plays hockey. |
| Which musical instruments are mentioned in the poem? | Guitar and sitar. |
| Who among the children likes moving in rhythm? | Meena likes singing in rhythm. |
| Who learns every day from mistakes? | Geeta learns from her skating mistakes. |
Alliteration Activity (Page 69 A):
Observation: “Active boy Anant”, “Graceful girl Geeta” – words start with the same letter.
| Student Name | Quality (Same Starting Letter) |
|---|---|
| Anant | Active Anant |
| Geeta | Graceful Geeta |
| Lhamo | Little Lhamo |
| Shabana | Swift Shabana |
| Meena | Musical Meena |
Think and Discuss (Page 69 C):
| Question | Possible Answer |
|---|---|
| Which game do you play in school? | I play cricket/football/kho-kho. |
| Indoor or outdoor games? | I enjoy outdoor games more. |
| Which musical instrument do you like? | I like guitar/tabla/flute. |
| Name some musical instruments. | Guitar, sitar, tabla, flute, violin. |
| Which dance form do you like? | I like Garba/Bhangra/Kathak. |
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Anant kaun sa khel khelta hai?” (अनंत कौन सा खेल खेलता है?) – Which game does Anant play?
- “Kaun se musical instruments hain?” (कौन से म्यूज़िकल इंस्ट्रूमेंट्स हैं?) – Which musical instruments are there?
- “Geeta kya seekhti hai?” (गीता क्या सीखती है?) – What does Geeta learn?
Day 3: Adjectives and Describing Words (विशेषण और वर्णनात्मक शब्द)
Duration: 30 minutes
| Time | Activity | Hindi Term / Instruction | Teacher’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Revision | पुनरावृत्ति (Punaravritti) | Quick poem recall. Comprehension recap. |
| 15 min | Adjectives Activity | विशेषण (Visheshan) | Use Page 70: “A word that tells you more about a noun is known as an adjective.” Practice: blue leaves, hardworking sky, green children, pebbled vegetables, healthy road. Then fill in the blanks with naming words that suit the first word. |
| 5 min | Writing Practice | लेखन (Lekhan) | Students write sentences using adjectives: “The sky is blue.” “The children are happy.” |
| 5 min | Wrap-up | आज क्या सीखा? | Ask: “What is an adjective?” “Give an example of an adjective.” |
Adjectives Explanation (Page 70):
Definition: A word that tells you more about a noun is known as an adjective.
Examples:
- Blue sky – Blue is an adjective (tells us about the sky)
- Hardworking children – Hardworking is an adjective
- Healthy vegetables – Healthy is an adjective
Activity A (Page 70):
| Phrase | Correct Phrase |
|---|---|
| blue leaves | green leaves |
| hardworking sky | blue sky |
| green children | happy children |
| pebbled vegetables | green vegetables |
| healthy road | wide/smooth road |
Activity B (Page 70):
| Adjective | Naming Word |
|---|---|
| happy | children |
| red | rose/apple/car |
| fierce | lion/tiger |
| beautiful | flower/garden/picture |
More Adjectives Practice:
| Adjective | Noun | Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Red | apple | I like red apples. |
| Happy | children | The children are happy. |
| Fierce | lion | The lion is fierce. |
| Beautiful | flower | The flower is beautiful. |
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Adjective kya hai?” (Adjective क्या है?) – What is an adjective?
- “Visheshan ka udaharan do” (विशेषण का उदाहरण दो) – Give an example of an adjective.
- “Khaali jagah bharo” (खाली जगह भरो) – Fill in the blanks.
Day 4: Double Letters and Cooking Activity (दोहरे अक्षर और कुकिंग गतिविधि)
Duration: 30 minutes
| Time | Activity | Hindi Term / Instruction | Teacher’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Revision | दोहराव (Dohrav) | Quick adjectives recall. |
| 10 min | Double Letters Activity | दोहरे अक्षर | Use Page 71: “Look at the picture and fill in the blanks with words that have double letters.” Then: “Go to your kitchen and find out any five things that have double letters in their spelling.” |
| 10 min | Cooking Without Fire Activity | बिना आग के पकवान | Use Page 71: “Healthy and tasty food is liked by everyone. But have you cooked anything for anyone? Organise a ‘Preparing a Dish Without Fire’ activity in your class.” Discuss simple recipes like fruit salad, sandwiches. |
| 5 min | Wrap-up | आज क्या सीखा? | Ask: “What are double letters?” “Give an example of a word with double letters.” “What can you cook without fire?” |
Double Letters Activity (Page 71 A):
Example: Village has ‘ll’ in it.
| Picture | Word with Double Letters |
|---|---|
| Pet | puppy |
| Loves to eat | carrots |
| Which are | ______ in colour |
| (colour with double letters: yellow, green) |
Common Words with Double Letters:
| Word | Double Letter |
|---|---|
| Village | ll |
| Puppy | pp |
| Carrots | rr |
| Yellow | ll |
| Green | ee |
| Ball | ll |
| Happy | pp |
| Hobby | bb |
| Coffee | ff |
| Cheese | ee |
Kitchen Items with Double Letters (Page 71 B):
| Item | Double Letter |
|---|---|
| Butter | tt |
| Cheese | ee |
| Coffee | ff |
| Pappad | pp |
| Egg | gg |
| Ice cream | ee |
| Curry | rr |
Cooking Without Fire Ideas:
| Recipe | Ingredients |
|---|---|
| Fruit Salad | Fruits, cream, honey |
| Sandwich | Bread, vegetables, sauce |
| Cucumber Salad | Cucumber, salt, lemon |
| Chocolate Milk | Milk, chocolate syrup |
| Lemonade | Lemon, sugar, water |
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Double letters kya hain?” (Double letters क्या हैं?) – What are double letters?
- “Do harf wale shabd” (दो हर्फ़ वाले शब्द) – Words with double letters.
- “Bina aag ke kya bana sakte hain?” (बिना आग के क्या बना सकते हैं?) – What can you make without fire?
Day 5: Vocabulary, Assessment, and Celebration (शब्दावली, मूल्यांकन और उत्सव)
Duration: 30 minutes
| Time | Activity | Hindi Term / Instruction | Teacher’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Revision | पुनरावृत्ति (Punaravritti) | Full poem recitation. Quick adjectives and double letters recall. |
| 10 min | Vocabulary Activity | शब्दावली | Use Page 72: “Some words are given in the box below. Write them in the circle in front of their meanings.” Practice: Brave, Rocky, Mistakes, Proud, Delightful. |
| 5 min | Speaking Assessment | बातचीत परीक्षण (Baatcheet parikshan) | Call students one by one. Ask: “What sport does Anant play?” “What instrument does Lhamo play?” “What is an adjective?” |
| 5 min | Writing Assessment | लेखन परीक्षण (Lekhan parikshan) | Dictate 5 words: hockey, skates, guitar, mistakes, rhythm. Students write. |
| 5 min | Wrap-up & Celebration | समापन और शाबाशी (Samaapan aur Shabashi) | Sing the poem one last time. Clap for all students. Celebrate their learning! |
Vocabulary Matching (Page 72 D):
| Meaning | Word |
|---|---|
| Feeling happy about something you did well | Proud |
| Courageous and bold | Brave |
| Uneven or full of difficulties | Rocky |
| Very pleasing or enjoyable | Delightful |
| Errors or things done incorrectly | Mistakes |
Explore Activity (Page 72):
Find out about the “Paralympic Games”. Share your points with the class.
Key Points about Paralympic Games:
- The Paralympic Games are held for athletes with disabilities.
- They are held after the Olympic Games.
- They include sports like swimming, athletics, wheelchair basketball, etc.
- India has won many medals in the Paralympics.
Speaking Assessment Questions:
| Question | Expected Answer |
|---|---|
| What sport does Anant play? | Anant plays hockey. |
| What instrument does Lhamo play? | Lhamo plays the guitar. |
| What instrument does Lhamo’s friend play? | His friend plays the sitar. |
| What is an adjective? | An adjective describes a noun. |
| Give an example of an adjective. | Blue, happy, beautiful. |
Writing Assessment:
| Dictation Word | Expected Spelling |
|---|---|
| Hockey | H-O-C-K-E-Y |
| Skates | S-K-A-T-E-S |
| Guitar | G-U-I-T-A-R |
| Mistakes | M-I-S-T-A-K-E-S |
| Rhythm | R-H-Y-T-H-M |
Assessment Checklist (मूल्यांकन सूची):
| Skill | Criteria | Yes/No |
|---|---|---|
| Recitation | Recites the poem with actions | ☐ |
| Comprehension | Answers 4+ questions correctly | ☐ |
| Vocabulary | Names 5+ sports/activities | ☐ |
| Alliteration | Creates phrases with same starting letter | ☐ |
| Adjectives | Identifies and uses adjectives | ☐ |
| Double Letters | Identifies double letters in words | ☐ |
| Vocabulary | Matches words to meanings | ☐ |
| Speaking | Answers questions in sentences | ☐ |
| Writing | Writes dictation words correctly | ☐ |
Additional Activities (अतिरिक्त गतिविधियाँ)
| Activity | Description | Hindi Instruction |
|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Research | Research the Paralympic Games and share facts with the class. | “Paralympic Games ke baare mein research karo.” (पैरालंपिक गेम्स के बारे में रिसर्च करो।) |
| Sports Chart | Make a chart of sports with pictures and names. | “Khel ka chart banao.” (खेल का चार्ट बनाओ।) |
| Instrument Show | Bring pictures of musical instruments and discuss them. | “Musical instruments dikhao.” (म्यूज़िकल इंस्ट्रूमेंट्स दिखाओ।) |
| Cook Without Fire | Prepare a simple dish without fire (fruit salad, sandwich) in class. | “Bina aag ka pakwan banao.” (बिना आग का पकवान बनाओ।) |
| Fitness Routine | Create a simple fitness routine for the class. | “Fitness routine banao.” (फिटनेस रूटीन बनाओ।) |
| My Sport | Write about your favourite sport and why you like it. | “Mera pasandida khel.” (मेरा पसंदीदा खेल।) |
Resources Needed (आवश्यक सामग्री)
- Textbook: Santoor Class 4 English (Pages 67-72)
- Pictures of: hockey, skates, guitar, sitar, bicycle
- Flashcards: sports names
- Flashcards: musical instruments
- Flashcards: adjectives
- Ingredients for cooking without fire (optional)
- Drawing sheets and crayons
- Notebooks and pencils
- Chart paper for sports chart
Integration with Indian Knowledge System (भारतीय ज्ञान परंपरा से जुड़ाव)
- Indian Sports: Hockey is India’s national sport. India has a rich history of hockey, winning 8 Olympic gold medals.
- Indian Musical Instruments: The poem mentions sitar, a traditional Indian instrument. Other Indian instruments include tabla, veena, flute, and mridangam.
- Indian Dance Forms: The poem talks about dance forms. India has many classical dance forms – Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Odissi, Kathakali, Kuchipudi.
- Indian Fitness Traditions: Yoga is India’s ancient fitness tradition. It keeps the body and mind fit.
- Fitness in Indian Culture: Indian culture emphasizes “Swasthya” (health) and “Vyayam” (exercise) as important for a good life.
- Indian Athletes: India has produced many great athletes. Discuss Indian sportspersons like Dhyan Chand (hockey), Milkha Singh (athletics), P.T. Usha, etc.
- Paralympic Medalists: India has many Paralympic medalists like Devendra Jhajharia, Murlikant Petkar, etc.
Note to the Teacher (शिक्षक के लिए नोट)
- Focus helps us completing tasks faster and better. It improves learning, reduces mistakes and increases efficiency. (As mentioned on Page 36)
- Help students revise the concept of personal pronouns while filling in the blanks.
- Encourage children to speak about their experiences with sports and music.
- Use the poem to teach values – perseverance, learning from mistakes, fitness, and teamwork.
- The Paralympic Games research activity (Page 72) is a great way to teach about inclusion and disability awareness.
Links to Other Curricular Areas (पाठ्यक्रम के अन्य क्षेत्रों से जुड़ाव)
| Area | Connection |
|---|---|
| Physical Education | Sports, fitness, exercise |
| Music | Musical instruments, rhythm |
| Art & Craft | Sports chart, drawing |
| Values Education | Perseverance, learning from mistakes, fitness |
| Language Development | Vocabulary, adjectives, double letters |
| Science | Health and fitness, nutrition |
Quick Reference Card
Key Characters and Activities:
- Anant → Hockey
- Geeta → Skating
- Lhamo → Guitar
- Friend → Sitar
- Shabana → Cycling
- Meena → Singing
Key Vocabulary:
hockey, skates, guitar, sitar, mistakes, rhythm, pace, swift
Key Grammar:
Adjectives (describing words)
Double letters (ll, pp, rr, ee, ff, etc.)
Key Message:
“Fit body, fit mind, fit nation! Playing is a joy for every girl and boy!”
Paralympic Games:
- For athletes with disabilities
- India has won many medals
- Sports: swimming, athletics, wheelchair basketball
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।