Lesson Plan: My Name

Class 2 English (Mridang) Unit 4: Life Around Us

Lesson Overview

Introduction

“My Name” (Pages 75-81) is the second chapter of Unit 4: Life Around Us in the Mridang Class 2 English textbook. This delightful story follows a little fly who wakes up one day and cannot remember his name!

The fly goes on a journey, asking different characters for help:

• An ant who lives on a tree
• The tree itself
• A cow sleeping in the shade
• The grass the cow eats
• A leaf fallen on the grass

Just as the leaf is about to answer, the wind blows and the leaf begins to fly. Seeing this, the fly remembers his name – “My name is Fly!”

The chapter emphasizes:

• Identity and self-awareness – knowing one’s name
• The interconnectedness of nature – animals, trees, grass, leaves, wind
• Animals and their habitats – ant on a tree, cow in the shade, grass on the ground
• Phonological awareness – syllables, blends
• The importance of asking for help

The chapter also includes activities related to:

• Making animal sounds (cow, crow, sparrow, lion, cat, bee, duck)
• Listening to sounds in nature
• Completing sentences with words from a help box
• Understanding the meaning of names
• Practice with blends (‘bl’, ‘gr’, ‘sn’)

Learning Objectives (सीखने के उद्देश्य)

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

1. Listen to and understand the story “My Name.” (कहानी सुन और समझ सकेंगे।)
2. Identify the characters – fly, ant, tree, cow, grass, leaf, wind. (पात्रों को पहचान सकेंगे – fly, ant, tree, cow, grass, leaf, wind।)
3. Sequence the events of the story in the correct order. (कहानी की घटनाओं को सही क्रम में लगा सकेंगे।)
4. Answer comprehension questions about the story. (कहानी से संबंधित प्रश्नों के उत्तर दे सकेंगे।)
5. Make animal sounds and identify animals by their sounds. (जानवरों की आवाज़ें बना और पहचान सकेंगे।)
6. Identify the meaning of their own name. (अपने नाम का अर्थ जान सकेंगे।)
7. Recognize and use blends ‘bl’, ‘gr’, and ‘sn’. (‘bl’, ‘gr’, ‘sn’ blends को पहचान और उपयोग कर सकेंगे।)
8. Complete sentences using words from a help box. (सहायता बॉक्स से शब्दों का उपयोग कर वाक्य पूरे कर सकेंगे।)
9. Clap syllables in words. (शब्दों में syllables की ताली बजा सकेंगे।)

Key Vocabulary (मुख्य शब्दावली)

Characters in the Story (कहानी के पात्र)

New Words (नए शब्द)

Animal Sounds (जानवरों की आवाज़ें)

Sight Words (दृश्य शब्द)

his, do you, it, my, one, when, about

Blends (Blends)

Day-Wise Lesson Plan

Day 1: Introduction to the Story (कहानी का परिचय)

Duration: 30 minutes

Story Summary (Part 1 – Pages 75-76):

Once there was a little fly. One day, he could not remember his name! He tried and tried to remember it, but it was no use. He had forgotten his name.

He asked an ant, “Ant, do you know my name?”
The ant said, “I don’t know. You may ask the tree I climb.”

The fly said, “Dear tree, do you know my name?”
The tree said, “I don’t know. You may ask the cow sleeping in my shade.”

Key Characters – Part 1:

Hindi Instructions to Use:

• “Kahaani suno” (कहानी सुनो) – Listen to the story
• “Kaun bhool gaya?” (कौन भूल गया?) – Who forgot?
• “Usne kisse poochha?” (उसने किससे पूछा?) – Whom did he ask?
• “Ant ne kya kaha?” (Ant ने क्या कहा?) – What did the ant say?

Day 2: Story Narration (Part 2) and Comprehension (कहानी का दूसरा भाग और समझ)

Duration: 30 minutes

Story Summary (Part 2 – Pages 76-77):

The fly went near the cow and asked, “Dear cow, do you know my name?”
The cow said, “I don’t know. You may ask the grass I eat.”

The fly went to the grass and asked, “Dear grass, do you know my name?”
The grass said, “I don’t know. You may ask the leaves fallen on me.”

The fly asked a leaf fallen on the grass, “Dear leaf, do you know my name?”
The leaf was about to answer, when the wind blew. The leaf began to fly.

Seeing this, the fly remembered his name! “My name is Fly! My name is Fly!” he said happily.

Sequence of Characters Asked:

Comprehension Questions (Page 77):

Hindi Instructions to Use:

• “Aage kya hua?” (आगे क्या हुआ?) – What happened next?
• “Cow ne kya kaha?” (Cow ने क्या कहा?) – What did the cow say?
• “Grass ne kya kaha?” (Grass ने क्या कहा?) – What did the grass say?
• “Hawa ne kya kiya?” (Hawa ने क्या किया?) – What did the wind do?
• “Fly ko kaise yaad aaya?” (Fly को कैसे याद आया?) – How did the fly remember?

Day 3: Listening Activities and Animal Sounds (सुनने की गतिविधियाँ और जानवरों की आवाज़ें)

Duration: 30 minutes

Listening Activity (Page 78 A):

Sounds You Might Hear:

• Birds chirping
• Leaves rustling
• Wind blowing
• People talking
• Vehicles passing

Animal Sounds Practice (Page 78 B):

Hindi Instructions to Use:

• “Aankh band karo” (आँख बंद करो) – Close your eyes
• “Chupchap baitho” (चुपचाप बैठो) – Sit quietly
• “Kya sunai deta hai?” (क्या सुनाई देता है?) – What do you hear?
• “Cow ki awaaz karo” (Cow की आवाज़ करो) – Make the sound of a cow

Day 4: Comprehension, Word Formation, and Blends (समझ, शब्द निर्माण और Blends)

Duration: 30 minutes

Comprehension Questions (Page 79):

Complete the Sentences (Page 79 B – Help Box):

Word Formation Activity (Page 80):

Blends Activity (Page 81 A):

Sentence Writing (Page 81 B):

Hindi Instructions to Use:

• “Khaali jagah bharo” (खाली जगह भरो) – Fill in the blanks
• “Help box se shabd chuno” (Help box से शब्द चुनो) – Choose words from the help box
• “Blends bolo” (Blends बोलो) – Say the blends

Day 5: Review, Assessment, and Fun Activities (पुनरावृत्ति, मूल्यांकन और मज़ेदार गतिविधियाँ)

Duration: 30 minutes

Syllable Clapping Activity (Page 82):

Speaking Assessment Questions:

Writing Assessment:

Project Work – Meaning of Name (Page 80):

Assessment Checklist (मूल्यांकन सूची):

Additional Activities (अतिरिक्त गतिविधियाँ)

Resources Needed (आवश्यक सामग्री)

1. Textbook: Mridang Class 2 English (Pages 75-82)
2. Pictures of: fly, ant, tree, cow, grass, leaf, wind
3. Flashcards: new words and characters
4. Flashcards: animal sounds
5. Flashcards: blends (bl, gr, sn)
6. Drawing sheets and crayons
7. Notebooks and pencils for writing practice
8. Chart paper for story sequence
9. Nature walk observation sheets

Integration with Indian Knowledge System (भारतीय ज्ञान परंपरा से जुड़ाव)

• Names in Indian Culture: In India, names have deep meaning. Many names come from Sanskrit and have spiritual significance. Names are often chosen based on:
  • Deities (Ram, Krishna, Lakshmi)
  • Nature (Ravi – sun, Chand – moon, Pushpa – flower)
  • Qualities (Sachin – true, Anjali – offering)
  • Astrology (based on the child’s birth star)
• The Fly in Indian Folklore: Flies appear in many Indian folk tales. This story is similar to traditional Indian oral stories where animals go on journeys and learn about themselves.
• Interconnectedness of Nature: The story shows how everything in nature is connected – the ant climbs the tree, the cow sleeps under the tree, the cow eats grass, leaves fall on grass. This reflects the Indian concept of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” (the world is one family) and interconnectedness of all living beings.
• The Wind in Indian Tradition: Wind (Vayu) is one of the five elements in Indian philosophy (Panchamahabhuta – earth, water, fire, air, sky). It is considered a divine force.
• Animal Sounds in Indian Languages: In India, different languages have different words for animal sounds. Discuss how “moo” in English is “humma” in Hindi.

Note to the Teacher (शिक्षक के लिए नोट)

• Ensure that each child answers the questions. Help children find the meanings of their names, as it is related to their identity.
• For Activity A (Listening), ensure that the children sit on a clean surface, quietly. Let them listen to sounds they hear; it can be of animals, birds, leaves, insects, breeze, vehicles or by people.
• For Activity B (Animal Sounds), say each phrase given above with action, for children to respond.
• Help children understand how to break any word into smaller parts (syllables) to pronounce it easily. Let them clap for each syllable. You may practise this regularly, each time with a new set of words.
• Ensure that children say the blends correctly. Provide regular exercise of the above 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)

Quick Reference Card

Key Characters:
Fly → Ant → Tree → Cow → Grass → Leaf → Wind → Fly remembers!

Key Sequence:

1. Fly forgets name
2. Asks Ant → Tree → Cow → Grass → Leaf
3. Wind blows, leaf flies
4. Fly remembers: “My name is Fly!”

Key Animal Sounds:
Cow → Moo
Cat → Meow
Lion → Roar
Bee → Buzz
Duck → Quack

Key Blends:
bl: blanket, black
gr: grass, green
sn: snake, snail

Key Message:
“Know your name – it’s your identity!”