Lesson Plan: The Big Laddoo
Class 3 English Santoor NCERT: Unit 3 Good Food
Lesson Overview
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Lesson | The Big Laddoo (Chapter 7) |
| Class | 3 |
| Subject | English (L2 – Second Language) |
| Unit | 3: Good Food |
| Type | Poem |
| Duration | 5 Days (30–35 minutes per day) |
| Page Reference | Pages 88-95 |
| 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
“The Big Laddoo” is the seventh chapter of Unit 3: Good Food in the Santoor Class 3 English textbook. This playful and imaginative poem takes children on a whimsical journey where all laddoos become one BIG laddoo, all children become one BIG child, and all seas become one BIG sea!
The poem follows a fun chain of imagination:
- All laddoos → One Big Laddoo
- All children → One Big Child
- All seas → One Big Sea
- The Big Child throws the Big Laddoo into the Big Sea → BIG SPLISH-SPLASH!
The poem also includes a conversation between Jithu and Meena, where Meena (who cannot see properly) identifies a laddoo by touch and smell, teaching children about:
- Imagination and creativity
- Size comparison – big vs small
- Round objects – laddoos, balls, planets, etc.
- Sweets and food – laddoos, different kinds of sweets
- Sensory awareness – identifying things by touch and smell
- Festivals and food – Sankranti, khichdi, Pongal, Lohri, Bihu
The chapter also includes activities related to:
- Round objects – can be eaten vs cannot be eaten
- Predicting outcomes – what happened to the laddoo in the sea
- Using senses – how did Meena know it was a laddoo
- Descriptive words for laddoo
- Blends – ‘cl’, ‘pl’, ‘bl’
- Animal pairs – male and female names
- Float and sink experiment
- Festivals and food – Sankranti, khichdi, etc.
Learning Objectives (सीखने के उद्देश्य)
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
- Recite the poem “The Big Laddoo” with correct rhythm and actions. (कविता को सही लय और क्रियाओं के साथ गा सकेंगे।)
- Identify round objects and classify them as edible or non-edible. (गोल वस्तुओं की पहचान कर सकेंगे और उन्हें खाने योग्य/अखाद्य में वर्गीकृत कर सकेंगे।)
- Use descriptive words to describe a laddoo. (लड्डू का वर्णन करने के लिए वर्णनात्मक शब्दों का उपयोग कर सकेंगे।)
- Recognize and use blends – ‘cl’, ‘pl’, ‘bl’. (blends – ‘cl’, ‘pl’, ‘bl’ को पहचान और उपयोग कर सकेंगे।)
- Identify animal pairs (male/female names). (जानवरों के युग्म – नर/मादा नाम – की पहचान कर सकेंगे।)
- Understand the concept of floating and sinking through a hands-on activity. (तैरने और डूबने की अवधारणा को गतिविधि के माध्यम से समझ सकेंगे।)
- Learn about Indian festivals and traditional foods (Sankranti, khichdi, Pongal, etc.). (भारतीय त्योहारों और पारंपरिक भोजन के बारे में जान सकेंगे।)
- Answer comprehension questions about the poem. (कविता से संबंधित प्रश्नों के उत्तर दे सकेंगे।)
Key Vocabulary (मुख्य शब्दावली)
Poem-Specific Words (कविता से संबंधित शब्द)
| English | Hindi |
|---|---|
| Laddoo | लड्डू (Laddoo) |
| Sea | समुद्र (Samudra) |
| Splish-splash | छप-छप (Chhap-Chhap) |
| Big | बड़ा (Bada) |
| Round | गोल (Gol) |
| Sweet | मीठा (Meetha) |
New Words (नए शब्द)
| English | Hindi |
|---|---|
| Sea | समुद्र |
| Splish-splash | छप-छप |
| Delicious | स्वादिष्ट |
| Round | गोल |
Blends (व्यंजन समूह)
| Blend | Examples |
|---|---|
| cl | play, plum, cloud, clock, blue, blanket |
| pl | play, plum, please |
| bl | blue, blanket, black |
Animal Pairs (जानवरों के युग्म)
| Male | Female |
|---|---|
| Cock | Hen |
| Lion | Lioness |
| Peacock | Peahen |
| Bull | Cow |
| Drake | Duck |
| Horse | Mare |
Sight Words (दृश्य शब्द)
if, were, one, oh, what, it, would, be, that, then, big, the, into, all
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 sweet?” (तुम्हारी पसंदीदा मिठाई कौन सी है?) “Have you eaten a laddoo?” (क्या तुमने लड्डू खाया है?) |
| 5 min | Pre-listening | आज क्या सीखेंगे? (Aaj kya seekhenge?) | Show a picture of a laddoo. Ask: “What is this?” “Today we will read a fun poem about a BIG laddoo!” |
| 10 min | Poem Recitation | कविता सुनो (Kavita suno) | Recite the poem with actions (Pages 88-89). 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?” (A big laddoo) “What happened when the child threw it in the sea?” (Big splish-splash!) |
Poem: The Big Laddoo (Pages 88-89)
If all the laddoos were one Laddoo
Oh! What a BIG Laddoo it would be!If all the children were one child
Oh! What a BIG child that would be!If all the seas were one sea
Oh! What a BIG sea it would be!Then if the BIG child
picked the BIG Laddoo
And threw it into the BIG sea
Oh! What a BIG SPLISH-SPLASH it would be!
Actions for the Poem:
| Line | Action |
|---|---|
| If all the laddoos were one Laddoo | Make a small circle with hands, then big |
| Oh! What a BIG Laddoo it would be! | Show a very big circle |
| If all the children were one child | Point to children, then to self |
| Oh! What a BIG child that would be! | Stretch arms wide |
| If all the seas were one sea | Wave hands like sea |
| Oh! What a BIG sea it would be! | Make big waves |
| Picked the BIG Laddoo | Pretend to pick something big |
| Threw it into the BIG sea | Pretend to throw |
| Oh! What a BIG SPLISH-SPLASH it would be! | Make big splashing motion |
Key Vocabulary – Day 1:
| Word | Hindi |
|---|---|
| Laddoo | लड्डू |
| Sea | समुद्र |
| Splish-splash | छप-छप |
| Big | बड़ा |
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Kavita suno” (कविता सुनो) – Listen to the poem
- “Mere saath karo” (मेरे साथ करो) – Do with me
- “Laddoo” (लड्डू) – Laddoo
- “Bada” (बड़ा) – Big
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 90: “Have you seen a big laddoo? How big was it?” “Have you eaten anything that is very big?” “What different kinds of laddoos have you eaten?” “Name a few things that are round in shape. Can you eat all of them?” |
| 5 min | Round Objects Activity | गोल वस्तुएँ (Gol vastein) | Use Page 90 (Q4): “Name a few things that are round in shape. Can you eat all of them? Write them in the correct column.” |
| 5 min | Prediction Activity | अंदाज़ा लगाओ (Andaza lagao) | Use Page 90 (Q5): “The child threw the Big Laddoo into the sea. What do you think happened to the Laddoo?” |
| 5 min | Wrap-up | आज क्या सीखा? | Ask: “What round things can you eat?” “What round things can you not eat?” |
Comprehension Questions (Page 90):
| Question | Expected Answer |
|---|---|
| Have you seen a big laddoo? | Yes/No. I saw a big laddoo at a wedding. |
| Have you eaten anything that is very big? | Yes, I ate a big watermelon. |
| What different kinds of laddoos have you eaten? | Motichoor laddoo, besan laddoo, coconut laddoo. |
| Name a few things that are round in shape. | Ball, laddoo, orange, sun, moon. |
Round Objects Classification (Page 90 Q4):
| That can be eaten | That cannot be eaten |
|---|---|
| Laddoo | Ball |
| Orange | Sun |
| Apple | Moon |
| Watermelon | Clock |
| Grapes | Button |
| Tomato | Coin |
Prediction Activity (Page 90 Q5):
| Question | Possible Answer |
|---|---|
| What do you think happened to the Laddoo? | The laddoo dissolved in the water. / The fish ate the laddoo. / The laddoo floated. |
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Kitna bada tha?” (कितना बड़ा था?) – How big was it?
- “Kaun si cheez gol hai?” (कौन सी चीज़ गोल है?) – Which things are round?
- “Kya khaya ja sakta hai?” (क्या खाया जा सकता है?) – Can it be eaten?
Day 3: Sensory Activity and Descriptive Words (इंद्रिय गतिविधि और वर्णनात्मक शब्द)
Duration: 30 minutes
| Time | Activity | Hindi Term / Instruction | Teacher’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Revision | पुनरावृत्ति (Punaravritti) | Quick poem recall. Round objects recall. |
| 10 min | Sensory Activity | इंद्रिय गतिविधि (Indriya gatividhi) | Use Page 91: “Think and say what Meena answered.” Meena (who cannot see properly) identifies a laddoo by touch and smell. Discuss: “How did Meena know it was a laddoo?” (She felt it was round and smelled it was sweet) |
| 10 min | Descriptive Words Activity | वर्णनात्मक शब्द (Varnanatmak shabd) | Use Page 91: “Laddoos are sweets, commonly eaten in every house. Write words that tell us about the laddoo.” Students write descriptive words: round, sweet, tasty, golden, soft, big, small, delicious. |
| 5 min | Wrap-up | आज क्या सीखा? | Ask: “How did Meena identify the laddoo?” “What words describe a laddoo?” |
Sensory Activity – How Did Meena Know? (Page 91):
Possible Answers:
- Meena felt the laddoo. It was round.
- Meena smelled the laddoo. It was sweet.
- Meena touched the laddoo. It was soft.
Descriptive Words for Laddoo (Page 91):
| Word | Hindi |
|---|---|
| Round | गोल |
| Sweet | मीठा |
| Tasty | स्वादिष्ट |
| Golden | सुनहरा |
| Soft | नरम |
| Delicious | स्वादिष्ट |
| Yummy | स्वादिष्ट |
| Big | बड़ा |
| Small | छोटा |
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Meena ne laddoo kaise pehchana?” (Meena ने लड्डू कैसे पहचाना?) – How did Meena identify the laddoo?
- “Laddoo ke baare mein kya kya bata sakte hain?” (लड्डू के बारे में क्या-क्या बता सकते हैं?) – What can you tell about a laddoo?
Day 4: Blends, Animal Pairs, and Float/Sink Experiment (Blends, जानवरों के युग्म, और Float/Sink प्रयोग)
Duration: 30 minutes
| Time | Activity | Hindi Term / Instruction | Teacher’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Revision | दोहराव (Dohrav) | Quick descriptive words recall. Poem recall. |
| 10 min | Blends Activity | Blends अभ्यास | Use Page 92 (A): “Say these words aloud: play, plum, cloud, clock, blue, blanket.” Practice ‘cl’, ‘pl’, ‘bl’ blends. |
| 5 min | Animal Pairs Activity | जानवरों के युग्म (Janwaron ke yugm) | Use Page 92 (B): “Match the following.” Cock-hen, lion-lioness, peacock-peahen, bull-cow, drake-duck, horse-mare. |
| 10 min | Float/Sink Experiment | Float/Sink प्रयोग | Use Page 93: “Look at these objects shown here. Collect and put them one by one into a tub of water. See which one will float and which one will sink. Tick the objects that float and cross the objects that sink.” |
| 5 min | Wrap-up | आज क्या सीखा? | Ask: “What words have the ‘cl’ sound?” “What is the female of a lion called?” “Which objects float? Which sink?” |
Blends Activity (Page 92 A):
| Blend | Words | Hindi |
|---|---|---|
| cl | play, plum, please | खेलना, आलूबुखारा, कृपया |
| cl | cloud, clock | बादल, घड़ी |
| bl | blue, blanket, black | नीला, कंबल, काला |
Animal Pairs Activity (Page 92 B):
| Male | Female |
|---|---|
| Cock | Hen |
| Lion | Lioness |
| Peacock | Peahen |
| Bull | Cow |
| Drake | Duck |
| Horse | Mare |
Float/Sink Activity (Page 93):
| Object | Float (✓) or Sink (✗) |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Float |
| Stone | Sink |
| Paper boat | Float |
| Coin | Sink |
| Wood block | Float |
| Iron nail | Sink |
| Ball | Float |
| Spoon | Sink |
Concept:
- Float – objects that are light and stay on top of water
- Sink – objects that are heavy and go to the bottom
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Blends ka sahi uccaran karo” (Blends का सही उच्चारण करो) – Pronounce blends correctly.
- “Nar aur mada ke naam” (नर और मादा के नाम) – Male and female names.
- “Kya tairta hai? Kya doobta hai?” (क्या तैरता है? क्या डूबता है?) – What floats? What sinks?
Day 5: Festivals, Assessment, and Celebration (त्योहार, मूल्यांकन और उत्सव)
Duration: 30 minutes
| Time | Activity | Hindi Term / Instruction | Teacher’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Revision | पुनरावृत्ति (Punaravritti) | Full poem recitation. Quick blends, animal pairs, float/sink recall. |
| 10 min | Festivals Discussion | त्योहार चर्चा (Tyohaar charcha) | Use Pages 94-95: Discuss Sankranti, khichdi, Pongal, Lohri, Bihu. “Which is your favourite festival? Write the names of some sweets and dishes prepared on that day.” |
| 5 min | Speaking Assessment | बातचीत परीक्षण (Baatcheet parikshan) | Call students one by one. Ask: “What is your favourite sweet?” “What happens if you throw a laddoo in water?” “What is the female of a peacock called?” |
| 5 min | Writing Assessment | लेखन परीक्षण (Lekhan parikshan) | Dictate 5 words: laddoo, round, sweet, sea, splash. Students write in their notebooks. |
| 5 min | Wrap-up & Celebration | समापन और शाबाशी (Samaapan aur Shabashi) | Sing the poem one last time. Clap for all students. Celebrate their learning! |
Festivals Discussion (Pages 94-95):
| Festival | State/Region | Special Food |
|---|---|---|
| Sankranti | Across India | Khichdi, til laddoo |
| Pongal | Tamil Nadu | Pongal (sweet rice) |
| Lohri | Punjab | Til, gur, peanuts |
| Bihu | Assam | Pitha, laru |
| Makar Sankranti | Karnataka | Ellu, bella |
| Uttarayan | Gujarat | Undhiyu, jalebi |
Khichdi Variations Across India:
| Name | Region |
|---|---|
| Gujarati khichdi | Gujarat |
| Pongal | Tamil Nadu |
| Bihari khichdi | Bihar |
| Bajra khichdi | Rajasthan |
| Kichuri | West Bengal |
| Bisi bele bhat | Karnataka |
| Moong khetchir | Kashmir |
Speaking Assessment Questions:
| Question | Expected Answer |
|---|---|
| What is your favourite sweet? | My favourite sweet is ______. |
| What is the poem about? | The poem is about a big laddoo. |
| What is the female of a peacock called? | Peahen |
| What floats on water? | A leaf/paper boat/wood. |
| What do we celebrate on Sankranti? | We celebrate the harvest festival. |
Writing Assessment:
| Dictation Word | Expected Spelling |
|---|---|
| Laddoo | L-A-D-D-O-O |
| Round | R-O-U-N-D |
| Sweet | S-W-E-E-T |
| Sea | S-E-A |
| Splash | S-P-L-A-S-H |
Assessment Checklist (मूल्यांकन सूची):
| Skill | Criteria | Yes/No |
|---|---|---|
| Recitation | Recites the poem with actions | ☐ |
| Comprehension | Answers 4+ questions correctly | ☐ |
| Vocabulary | Names 5+ new words | ☐ |
| Descriptive Words | Describes a laddoo using 3+ words | ☐ |
| Blends | Identifies ‘cl’, ‘pl’, ‘bl’ blends | ☐ |
| Animal Pairs | Matches 4+ animal pairs | ☐ |
| Float/Sink | Identifies 3+ objects that float/sink | ☐ |
| Festivals | Names 2+ festivals and foods | ☐ |
| Writing | Writes dictation words correctly | ☐ |
Additional Activities (अतिरिक्त गतिविधियाँ)
| Activity | Description | Hindi Instruction |
|---|---|---|
| Laddoo Making | Make simple ladoos with students using flour and sugar (or readymade mix). | “Laddoo banayein.” (लड्डू बनाएँ।) |
| Float/Sink Experiment | Collect various objects and test if they float or sink in water. | “Float/sink khel.” (फ्लोट/सिंक खेल।) |
| Festival Chart | Make a chart of Indian festivals and their special foods. | “Tyohaar ka chart banao.” (त्योहार का चार्ट बनाओ।) |
| Descriptive Words Game | Teacher says a food item, students describe it: “Laddoo is round and sweet.” | “Varnanatmak shabd khel.” (वर्णनात्मक शब्द खेल।) |
| Animal Pairs Race | Teacher says a male animal name, students race to say the female name. | “Janwar jodi race.” (जानवर जोड़ी रेस।) |
| My Favourite Sweet Drawing | Draw your favourite sweet and write 2 sentences about it. | “Apni pasandida mithai banao.” (अपनी पसंदीदा मिठाई बनाओ।) |
Resources Needed (आवश्यक सामग्री)
- Textbook: Santoor Class 3 English (Pages 88-95)
- Picture of a laddoo
- Real laddoo (if possible) for sensory activity
- Pictures of round objects (edible and non-edible)
- Flashcards: blends (‘cl’, ‘pl’, ‘bl’)
- Flashcards: animal pairs (male/female)
- Objects for float/sink experiment (leaf, stone, coin, paper boat, wood, nail, ball, spoon)
- Tub of water for float/sink experiment
- Drawing sheets and crayons
- Notebooks and pencils
- Chart paper for festival chart
Integration with Indian Knowledge System (भारतीय ज्ञान परंपरा से जुड़ाव)
- Laddoo in Indian Culture: Laddoos are an integral part of Indian cuisine and culture. They are offered as prasad in temples, distributed during festivals, and made on special occasions.
- Sankranti Festival: The chapter discusses Sankranti, a major harvest festival in India. It is celebrated under different names (Pongal, Lohri, Bihu, Uttarayan) across the country, reflecting India’s cultural diversity.
- Khichdi: The chapter mentions khichdi as a traditional dish prepared during Sankranti. Khichdi is a simple, nutritious meal eaten across India with regional variations.
- Indian Festivals and Food: The chapter connects festivals with food, a common theme in Indian culture where every festival has its own special sweets and dishes.
- Animal Pairs: The activity on animal pairs (cock-hen, lion-lioness, etc.) reflects the Indian tradition of naming animals based on gender.
- Float and Sink: The hands-on experiment connects to Indian science traditions and the concept of “light” and “heavy.”
Note to the Teacher (शिक्षक के लिए नोट)
- Draw learners’ attention to the blends ‘cl’, ‘pl’ and ‘bl’. (As mentioned on Page 92)
- Ask questions to draw attention to the concept used for matching the pairs. (As mentioned on Page 92)
- Reinforce the concept of ‘light’ and ‘heavy’ by using suitable terms. (As mentioned on Page 93)
- Let children know of any festival that shows respect to the sun. (As mentioned on Page 121)
- Help children notice the difference between day and night. You may ask questions such as ‘Can you see colours at night?’
- Give instructions to the children in simple English. Repeat the instructions for clarity. Pause for some time before giving the next instruction.
- Let them use any colour for the colouring activity.
Links to Other Curricular Areas (पाठ्यक्रम के अन्य क्षेत्रों से जुड़ाव)
| Area | Connection |
|---|---|
| Science | Float and sink experiment, heavy/light concepts |
| Social Studies | Indian festivals, harvest festivals, cultural diversity |
| Art & Craft | Drawing sweets, making ladoos (optional) |
| Mathematics | Counting, sizes (big/small), round shapes |
| Values Education | Appreciating food, gratitude for harvest, sharing |
| Language Development | Vocabulary, blends, descriptive words |
Quick Reference Card
Key Poem Elements:
All laddoos → One BIG Laddoo
All children → One BIG Child
All seas → One BIG Sea
Big Child + Big Laddoo + Big Sea → BIG SPLISH-SPLASH!
Key Blends:
cl: play, plum, cloud, clock
bl: blue, blanket
Animal Pairs:
Cock → Hen
Lion → Lioness
Peacock → Peahen
Bull → Cow
Key Festivals:
Sankranti, Pongal, Lohri, Bihu
Key Message:
“Imagination is fun! Food is an important part of festivals and celebrations.”