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.”
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।
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