Lesson Plan: It is Fun
Class 2 English (Mridang) Unit 2: Welcome to My World
Lesson Overview
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Lesson | It is Fun (Chapter 1) |
| Class | 2 |
| Subject | English (L2 – Second Language) |
| Unit | 2: Welcome to My World |
| Duration | 5 Days (30–35 minutes per day) |
| Page Reference | Pages 18-26 |
| 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
“It is Fun” (Pages 18-26) is the first chapter of Unit 2: Welcome to My World in the Mridang Class 2 English textbook. This playful poem encourages children to use their imagination and act like different animals.
The poem invites children to:
- Hop like a frog
- Swim like a fish
- Trot like a horse
- Fly like a bird
The chapter emphasizes the joy of imagination, physical movement, and creative expression. It also includes activities related to animal sounds, matching animals to their actions, and understanding the concept of “I” as oneself through the “Song of I.”
Learning Objectives (सीखने के उद्देश्य)
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
- Recite the poem “It is Fun” with correct actions and rhythm. (कविता को सही क्रियाओं और लय के साथ गा सकेंगे।)
- Identify and name different animals and their actions in English (frog, fish, horse, bird). (जानवरों और उनकी क्रियाओं के अंग्रेज़ी नाम बता सकेंगे।)
- Imitate animal sounds and movements. (जानवरों की आवाज़ और गतिविधियों की नकल कर सकेंगे।)
- Answer “What would you do if…” questions creatively. (“यदि आप… होते तो क्या करते?” प्रश्नों के रचनात्मक उत्तर दे सकेंगे।)
- Use action verbs like hop, swim, trot, fly in sentences. (क्रिया शब्दों का वाक्यों में उपयोग कर सकेंगे।)
- Match animals to their actions (frog-hop, fish-swim, horse-trot, bird-fly). (जानवरों को उनकी क्रियाओं से मिला सकेंगे।)
- Understand the concept of “I” as oneself. (“I” की अवधारणा को समझ सकेंगे।)
- Write simple sentences about what they can do like animals. (जानवरों की तरह कर सकने वाली क्रियाओं के बारे में सरल वाक्य लिख सकेंगे।)
Key Vocabulary (मुख्य शब्दावली)
Animals and Actions (जानवर और क्रियाएँ)
| English | Hindi | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Frog | मेंढक (Medhak) | Hop (उछलना) |
| Fish | मछली (Machhli) | Swim (तैरना) |
| Horse | घोड़ा (Ghoda) | Trot (दौड़ना/चाल चलना) |
| Bird | पक्षी (Pakshi) | Fly (उड़ना) |
| Monkey | बंदर (Bandar) | Climb (चढ़ना) |
| Snake | साँप (Saap) | Crawl (रेंगना) |
| Squirrel | गिलहरी (Gilhari) | Run (दौड़ना) |
| Lamb | मेमना (Memna) | Leap (उछलना) |
| Cat | बिल्ली (Billi) | Meow, run |
| Lion | शेर (Sher) | Roar (दहाड़ना) |
Action Verbs (क्रिया शब्द)
| English | Hindi |
|---|---|
| Hop | उछलना (Uchalna) |
| Swim | तैरना (Tairna) |
| Trot | दौड़ना/चाल चलना (Daudna/Cha’al chalna) |
| Fly | उड़ना (Udna) |
| Climb | चढ़ना (Chadhna) |
| Crawl | रेंगना (Rengna) |
| Leap | उछलना/कूदना (Uchalna/Koodna) |
| Run | दौड़ना (Daudna) |
| Swing | झूलना (Jhoolna) |
Animal Sounds (जानवरों की आवाज़ें)
| English Sound | Hindi Sound |
|---|---|
| Croak (frog) | टर्र-टर्र (Tarr-Tarr) |
| Neigh (horse) | हीं-हीं (Hin-Hin) |
| Chirp (bird) | चीं-चीं (Cheen-Cheen) |
| Roar (lion) | दहाड़ (Dahaad) |
| Meow (cat) | म्याऊ (Myaoon) |
| Buzz (bee) | भिनभिन (Bhinbhin) |
| Quack (duck) | क्वैक-क्वैक (Kwak-Kwak) |
Sight Words
to, like, a, to, it, can, I, all, them, that, this, be
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 animals do you like?” (तुम्हें कौन से जानवर पसंद हैं?) “How do they move?” (वे कैसे चलते हैं?) |
| 5 min | Pre-listening | आज क्या सीखेंगे? (Aaj kya seekhenge?) | Show pictures of frog, fish, horse, bird. Say: “Today we will learn a fun poem about animals and how they move!” |
| 10 min | Poem Recitation | कविता सुनो (Kavita suno) | Recite the poem with actions (Page 19). 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 animals did we learn about?” “Frog, fish, horse, bird!” “What does a frog do? (Hop) A fish? (Swim) A horse? (Trot) A bird? (Fly)” |
Poem: It is Fun (Page 19)
To hop like a frog,
To swim like a fish,
To trot like a horse,
To fly like a bird.I can act
Just like them all,
It’s fun to be this,
It’s fun to be that.
Actions for the Poem:
| Word | Action |
|---|---|
| Frog | Hop like a frog |
| Fish | Swim like a fish (hands together, moving) |
| Horse | Trot like a horse (stomp feet) |
| Bird | Fly like a bird (flap arms) |
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Kavita suno” (कविता सुनो) – Listen to the poem
- “Mere saath karo” (मेरे साथ करो) – Do with me
- “Frog jaise udo” (Frog जैसे उछलो) – Hop like a frog
- “Fish jaise tairo” (Fish जैसे तैरो) – Swim like a fish
Day 2: Animal Actions and Sounds (जानवरों की क्रियाएँ और आवाज़ें)
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 does a frog do?” (Hop) |
| 10 min | Animal Sounds Activity | जानवरों की आवाज़ें (Janwaron ki awaazein) | Use Page 78 (B) – Can you make the following sounds? Practice: cow like a crow (caw-caw), chirp like a sparrow (chirp-chirp), roar like a lion (roar!), meow like a cat (meow), buzz like a bee (buzz), quack like a duck (quack). |
| 5 min | Listen and Identify | सुनो और पहचानो (Suno aur pahchano) | Teacher makes a sound. Students guess the animal: “Roar!” → Lion, “Meow!” → Cat, “Buzz!” → Bee. |
| 5 min | Speaking Practice | बातचीत (Baatcheet) | Ask: “If you were a cat, what would you do?” “I would say meow. I would drink milk. I would run after a mouse.” (Page 21) |
| 5 min | Wrap-up | आज क्या सीखा? | Ask: “What sound does a lion make?” (Roar) “What does a cat say?” (Meow) |
Animal Sounds Practice (Page 78 B):
| Animal | Sound | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Cow | Moo | Open mouth wide |
| Crow | Caw-caw | Flap arms |
| Sparrow | Chirp-chirp | Small jumps |
| Lion | Roar | Hands like claws |
| Cat | Meow | Paws like a cat |
| Bee | Buzz | Buzz around |
| Duck | Quack | Swim action |
Speaking Practice Questions (Page 21):
| Teacher Question | Student Response |
|---|---|
| If you were a cat, what would you do? | I would say meow. I would drink milk. |
| If you were a lion, what would you do? | I would roar! |
| If you were a bird, what would you do? | I would fly! |
| If you were a fish, what would you do? | I would swim! |
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Kya awaaz hai?” (क्या आवाज़ है?) – What sound is this?
- “Yeh kaunsa janwar hai?” (यह कौनसा जानवर है?) – Which animal is this?
- “Agar aap cat hote toh kya karte?” (अगर आप cat होते तो क्या करते?) – If you were a cat, what would you do?
Day 3: Sentence Formation and Writing (वाक्य निर्माण और लेखन)
Duration: 30 minutes
| Time | Activity | Hindi Term / Instruction | Teacher’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Revision | पुनरावृत्ति (Punaravritti) | Recite the poem. Practice animal sounds. |
| 10 min | Sentence Formation | वाक्य बनाओ (Vakya banao) | Use Page 22: “I can like a .” Students complete: “I can hop like a frog.” “I can swim like a fish.” “I can fly like a bird.” |
| 5 min | Writing Activity | लेखन (Lekhan) | Students write: “I can hop like a frog. I can swim like a fish.” |
| 5 min | Picture Reading | चित्र वार्ता (Chitra varta) | Look at the picture on Page 23. Describe: “What do you see?” “What are the children doing?” |
| 5 min | Wrap-up | आज क्या सीखा? | Ask: “What can you do like a frog?” “I can hop.” |
Sentence Formation (Page 22 C):
| Action | Animal | Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Hop | Frog | I can hop like a frog. |
| Swim | Fish | I can swim like a fish. |
| Trot | Horse | I can trot like a horse. |
| Fly | Bird | I can fly like a bird. |
| Climb | Monkey | I can climb like a monkey. |
| Run | Rabbit | I can run like a rabbit. |
Writing Activity (Page 22 A):
| Student | Sentence |
|---|---|
| 1 | I can hop like a frog. |
| 2 | I can swim like a fish. |
| 3 | I can fly like a bird. |
| 4 | I can run like a rabbit. |
Animals That Live on Trees (Page 22 C):
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Name two animals that live on trees. | Monkey, squirrel, bird |
| Name two animals that can swim. | Fish, duck, frog |
Picture Reading (Page 23):
- What do you see in the picture?
- How many children are there?
- What are they doing?
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Vakya banao” (वाक्य बनाओ) – Make sentences
- “Likho” (लिखो) – Write
- “Kya kar sakte ho?” (क्या कर सकते हो?) – What can you do?
- “Janwar kahan rehte hain?” (जानवर कहाँ रहते हैं?) – Where do animals live?
Day 4: Matching Activity and Song of I (मिलान गतिविधि और Song of I)
Duration: 30 minutes
| Time | Activity | Hindi Term / Instruction | Teacher’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Revision | दोहराव (Dohrav) | Recite the poem. Quick animal sound recall. |
| 10 min | Matching Activity | मिलान करो (Milan karo) | Use Page 25: “Match the animals to their actions.” The horse trots. The lamb leaps. The snake crawls. The squirrel runs. The monkey swings. |
| 5 min | Song of I | “I” का गाना (“I” ka gana) | Sing the “Song of I” (Page 26): “I is both a letter and a word (clap clap clap)…” Help children understand that ‘I’ means oneself. |
| 5 min | “I” Sentences | “I” वाक्य (“I” vakya) | Students say sentences starting with “I”: “I am a student.” “I have a bicycle.” “I like to play.” |
| 5 min | Wrap-up | आज क्या सीखा? | Ask: “What does ‘I’ mean?” (Myself) “What is your name?” |
Matching Activity (Page 25):
| Animal | Action |
|---|---|
| Horse | Trot |
| Lamb | Leap |
| Snake | Crawl |
| Squirrel | Run |
| Monkey | Swing |
Song of I (Page 26):
I is both a letter and a word (clap clap clap)
I is both a letter and a word (clap clap clap)
Even though they look the same
You use I and not your name
I is both a letter and a word. (clap clap clap)
Understanding “I”:
| English | Hindi |
|---|---|
| I is a letter. | I एक अक्षर है। |
| I is a word. | I एक शब्द है। |
| I means myself. | I का अर्थ है “मैं” (स्वयं)। |
| I like to play. | मुझे खेलना पसंद है। |
| I have a bicycle. | मेरे पास एक साइकिल है। |
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Milan karo” (मिलान करो) – Match
- “Song of I gao” (Song of I गाओ) – Sing the Song of I
- “‘I’ ka matlab kya hai?” (‘I’ का मतलब क्या है?) – What does ‘I’ mean?
- “Apne baare mein batao” (अपने बारे में बताओ) – Tell about yourself
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 poem recitation with actions. Quick animal sounds and matching recall. |
| 5 min | Speaking Assessment | बातचीत परीक्षण (Baatcheet parikshan) | Call students one by one. Ask: “What can you do like a frog/fish/horse/bird?” “What sound does a lion make?” |
| 5 min | Writing Assessment | लेखन परीक्षण (Lekhan parikshan) | Dictate 4 words: frog, fish, horse, bird. Students write. |
| 5 min | Fun Game – Animal Charades | जानवरों का अभिनय (Janwaron ka abhinay) | One student acts like an animal (hop, swim, trot, fly). Others guess: “You are hopping like a frog!” |
| 10 min | Colouring Activity | चित्र में रंग भरो (Chitra mein rang bharo) | Students colour the picture from Page 24 or draw their favourite animal and write its action. |
| 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 can you do like a frog? | I can hop like a frog. |
| What can you do like a fish? | I can swim like a fish. |
| What can you do like a horse? | I can trot like a horse. |
| What can you do like a bird? | I can fly like a bird. |
| What sound does a lion make? | A lion roars. |
| What does ‘I’ mean? | ‘I’ means myself. |
Animal Charades Game:
| Action | Animal | English Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Hop | Frog | You are hopping like a frog! |
| Swim | Fish | You are swimming like a fish! |
| Trot | Horse | You are trotting like a horse! |
| Fly | Bird | You are flying like a bird! |
| Climb | Monkey | You are climbing like a monkey! |
Assessment Checklist (मूल्यांकन सूची):
| Skill | Criteria | Yes/No |
|---|---|---|
| Recitation | Recites the poem with actions | ☐ |
| Vocabulary | Names 4+ animals and their actions | ☐ |
| Animal Sounds | Makes 4+ animal sounds | ☐ |
| Speaking | Answers “What would you do” questions | ☐ |
| Matching | Matches animals to their actions | ☐ |
| Writing | Writes animal names correctly | ☐ |
| Understanding | Understands the concept of ‘I’ | ☐ |
Additional Activities (अतिरिक्त गतिविधियाँ)
| Activity | Description | Hindi Instruction |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Action Parade | Students walk around the room like different animals: hop like frogs, swim like fish, trot like horses, fly like birds. Teacher calls out the animal, students do the action. | “Janwar banakar chalo.” (जानवर बनकर चलो।) |
| Animal Sounds Game | Teacher says an animal, students make the sound. Or teacher makes a sound, students guess the animal. | “Janwar ki awaaz karo.” (जानवर की आवाज़ करो।) |
| Draw Your Favourite Animal | Students draw their favourite animal and write: “I can ______ like a ______.” | “Apna pasandida janwar banao.” (अपना पसंदीदा जानवर बनाओ।) |
| “I” Poster | Make a poster with the letter “I”. Students write sentences starting with “I” around it. | “‘I’ poster banao.” (‘I’ पोस्टर बनाओ।) |
| What Animal Would You Be? | Students say: “If I were an animal, I would be a ____ because I can ____.” | “Aap kaunsa janwar banna chahenge?” (आप कौनसा जानवर बनना चाहेंगे?) |
| Clap the Syllables | Say animal names and clap syllables: frog (1), horse (1), monkey (2), squirrel (2), butterfly (3). | “Syllable gin kar taali bajao.” (सिलेबल गिन कर ताली बजाओ।) |
Resources Needed (आवश्यक सामग्री)
- Textbook: Mridang Class 2 English (Pages 18-26)
- Pictures of animals: frog, fish, horse, bird, monkey, snake, squirrel, lamb
- Flashcards: animal names and action words
- Flashcards: animal sounds
- Drawing sheets and crayons
- Notebooks and pencils for writing practice
- Chart paper for “I” poster
- Animal action cards for charades game
Integration with Indian Knowledge System (भारतीय ज्ञान परंपरा से जुड़ाव)
- Animals in Indian culture: Many animals mentioned in the poem (frog, fish, horse, bird, monkey, snake, lion) are part of Indian folklore, Panchatantra stories, and mythology.
- Panchatantra connection: The Panchatantra has many animal stories that teach moral values. Discuss how animals in stories often have human-like qualities.
- Indian traditional games: Children in India often imitate animals while playing – hopping like frogs, flying like birds. This connects to traditional play practices.
- Yoga and animal poses: Many yoga asanas are named after animals (Bhujangasana – cobra pose, Matsyasana – fish pose, Garudasana – eagle pose). Connect physical movement to yoga.
- Respect for all living beings: Indian culture teaches respect for all living beings. Discuss how we should be kind to animals.
- Multilingualism: Discuss animal names in different Indian languages (Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, Bengali, etc.).
Note to the Teacher (शिक्षक के लिए नोट)
- Download and share the sounds on the mobile such as, croaking of a frog, cackling of a hen, quack of a duck, bleat of a sheep, etc. Let children guess the names of the animals.
- Think of imaginary situations and begin a conversation. You may ensure that all the students get their turn to answer.
- All answers are acceptable, real or imaginary. Provide regular practice of the sentence structures. Help children answer in full sentences.
- Sing the “Song of I” and encourage children to sing it too. Help them understand the notion that ‘I’ is oneself.
- Ensure that children say the blends correctly. Provide regular exercise of blends.
- Encourage children to speak in English even if they use a mix of Hindi/English. Accept all responses and gradually encourage full sentences.
Links to Other Curricular Areas (पाठ्यक्रम के अन्य क्षेत्रों से जुड़ाव)
| Area | Connection |
|---|---|
| Environmental Studies (EVS) | Animals, their movements, sounds, habitats |
| Physical Education | Animal movements, physical activity, gross motor skills |
| Art & Craft | Drawing animals, colouring, “I” poster |
| Yoga | Animal poses (Bhujangasana, Matsyasana) |
| Music | Animal sounds, rhythm, Song of I |
| Values Education | Respect for animals, kindness, self-awareness |
| Language Development | Action verbs, sentence formation, ‘I’ concept |
Quick Reference Card
Key Animals:
Frog → Hop
Fish → Swim
Horse → Trot
Bird → Fly
Key Actions:
Hop, Swim, Trot, Fly, Climb, Crawl, Leap, Run, Swing
Key Animal Sounds:
Lion → Roar
Cat → Meow
Bee → Buzz
Cow → Moo
Duck → Quack
Key Concept:
“I” = Myself (self-awareness)