Lesson Plan: The Cap-seller and the Monkeys
Class 1 English (Mridang) Unit 2: Life Around Us
Lesson Overview
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Lesson | The Cap-seller and the Monkeys (Story) |
| Class | 1 |
| Subject | English (L2 – Second Language) |
| Unit | 2: Life Around Us |
| Duration | 5 Days (30–35 minutes per day) |
| Curricular Goals (NCF-FS) | CG 9.5 (comprehends and narrates stories), CG 9.6 (identifies characters), CG 9.3 (converses fluently), CG 9.7 (uses enough words for daily interactions), CG 9.4 (understands instructions), CG 11.1 (phonological awareness) |
Learning Objectives (सीखने के उद्देश्य)
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
- Listen to and understand the story “The Cap-seller and the Monkeys.” (कहानी सुन और समझ सकेंगे।)
- Identify the characters: cap-seller and monkeys. (पात्रों को पहचान सकेंगे: टोपी वाला और बंदर।)
- Narrate the story in sequence using pictures. (चित्रों के क्रम में कहानी सुना सकेंगे।)
- Answer comprehension questions about the story. (कहानी से संबंधित प्रश्नों के उत्तर दे सकेंगे।)
- Identify initial sounds of words (c, m, etc.). (शब्दों की प्रारंभिक ध्वनि पहचान सकेंगे।)
- Number pictures according to the story sequence. (कहानी के क्रम में चित्रों को क्रमांकित कर सकेंगे।)
- Write names of common animals (cat, rat, ant, etc.). (सामान्य जानवरों के नाम लिख सकेंगे।)
Key Vocabulary (मुख्य शब्दावली)
| English | Hindi (Term) |
|---|---|
| Cap-seller | टोपी वाला (Topi wala) |
| Cap | टोपी (Topi) |
| Basket | टोकरी (Tokri) |
| Monkey | बंदर (Bandar) |
| Tree | पेड़ (Ped) |
| Sleeping | सोना (Sona) |
| Woke up | उठा (Utha) |
| Empty | खाली (Khaali) |
| Wearing | पहनना (Pahanna) |
| Shook his fists | मुट्ठी हिलाना (Mutthi hilana) |
| Scratched his head | सिर खुजलाना (Sir khujlana) |
| Idea | विचार (Vichaar) |
| Threw | फेंका (Phenka) |
| Happily | खुशी से (Khushi se) |
| Colour | रंग (Rang) |
| Same | समान (Samaan) |
Sight Words (दृश्य शब्द): the, and, on, of, for, to, with
Day-Wise Lesson Plan
Day 1: Introduction to the Story (कहानी का परिचय)
Duration: 30 minutes
| Time | Activity | Hindi Term / Instruction | Teacher’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Warm-up | शुभ प्रभात! (Shubh Prabhat!) | Greet students. Show a cap. Ask: “What is this?” (यह क्या है?) “Who wears a cap?” (कौन टोपी पहनता है?) “Have you seen a monkey?” (क्या तुमने बंदर देखा है?) |
| 5 min | Pre-listening | आज क्या सीखेंगे? (Aaj kya seekhenge?) | Show the cover picture (Page 70). Ask: “What do you see?” “A man and monkeys.” “Today we will read a funny story about a man who sells caps and some naughty monkeys!” |
| 10 min | Story Narration (Part 1) | कहानी सुनो (Kahani suno) | Narrate the first part of the story (Page 70-71) with actions and voice modulation. Stop at the question: “What do you think the cap-seller would do now?” (अब टोपी वाला क्या करेगा?) |
| 5 min | Prediction Activity | अंदाज़ा लगाओ (Andaza lagao) | Ask students: “What do you think the cap-seller will do?” (तुम्हें क्या लगता है टोपी वाला क्या करेगा?) Accept all answers. “Will he get his caps back?” (क्या उसे अपनी टोपियाँ वापस मिलेंगी?) |
| 5 min | Wrap-up | आज क्या सीखा? (Aaj kya seekha?) | Ask: “Who is the man in the story?” (कहानी में आदमी कौन है?) “What did the monkeys do?” (बंदरों ने क्या किया?) |
Story Summary (Part 1):
Once there was a man who sold caps. He carried many caps in a basket on his head. He was a cap-seller. One day, he slept under a tree. There were monkeys on the tree. They came down from the tree. They took away all the caps. The cap-seller woke up. He saw the basket was empty! He looked around and above. The monkeys were wearing his caps.
Key Vocabulary to Highlight:
| Word | Hindi | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Cap-seller | टोपी वाला | Show a cap |
| Basket | टोकरी | Show with hands |
| Monkeys | बंदर | Act like a monkey |
| Tree | पेड़ | Point up |
| Sleeping | सोना | Close eyes, pretend |
| Empty | खाली | Show empty hands |
Prediction Question (Page 71):
- “What do you think the cap-seller would do now?” (अब टोपी वाला क्या करेगा?)
- Expected answers: “He will shout.” “He will throw something.” “He will climb the tree.”
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Kahaani suno” (कहानी सुनो) – Listen to the story
- “Yeh kya hai?” (यह क्या है?) – What is this?
- “Bandar kahan hain?” (बंदर कहाँ हैं?) – Where are the monkeys?
- “Aage kya hoga?” (आगे क्या होगा?) – What will happen next?
- “Andaza lagao” (अंदाज़ा लगाओ) – Guess
Day 2: Story Narration (Part 2) and Comprehension (कहानी का दूसरा भाग और समझ)
Duration: 30 minutes
| Time | Activity | Hindi Term / Instruction | Teacher’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Revision | कल क्या सीखा? (Kal kya seekha?) | Quick recall: “What did the monkeys take?” “The caps!” |
| 10 min | Story Narration (Part 2) | कहानी पूरी सुनो (Kahani puri suno) | Complete the story (Page 71-72): The cap-seller shook his fists → monkeys did the same. He scratched his head → monkeys did the same. He had an idea! He took off his cap and threw it into the basket → monkeys did the same. He got all his caps back and went away happily. |
| 5 min | Comprehension Questions | प्रश्न-उत्तर (Prashn-uttar) | Ask questions from Page 73: “Do you have a cap? What is its colour?” “Why do you think the monkeys threw the caps in the basket?” |
| 5 min | Action Replay | क्रिया दोहराओ (Kriya dohrao) | Students act out the story: (1) Sleep, (2) Wake up, (3) Look around, (4) Shake fists, (5) Scratch head, (6) Throw cap. |
| 5 min | Wrap-up | आज क्या सीखा? | Ask: “How did the cap-seller get his caps back?” (टोपी वाले को अपनी टोपियाँ वापस कैसे मिलीं?) “He threw his cap and the monkeys threw the caps too!” |
Comprehension Questions (Page 73):
| Question | Expected Answer |
|---|---|
| Do you have a cap? What is its colour? | Yes, I have a cap. It is red/blue/green. |
| Why do you think the monkeys threw the caps in the basket? | Because the cap-seller threw his cap. The monkeys copied him. |
Story Sequence Actions:
| Event | Action |
|---|---|
| Cap-seller slept | Close eyes, pretend to sleep |
| Monkeys took caps | Hands up, grab |
| Cap-seller woke up | Open eyes, look surprised |
| Saw empty basket | Look at hands, shock |
| Shook fists | Shake fists |
| Scratched head | Scratch head |
| Got idea | Snap fingers |
| Threw cap | Throw action |
| Got caps back | Clap happily |
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Aage kya hua?” (आगे क्या हुआ?) – What happened next?
- “Kyun?” (क्यों?) – Why?
- “Kya rang hai?” (क्या रंग है?) – What colour is it?
- “Nakal karo” (नकल करो) – Imitate
- “Mere saath karo” (मेरे साथ करो) – Do with me
Day 3: Initial Sounds, Sequencing, and Rhyming (प्रारंभिक ध्वनि, क्रम और तुकांत)
Duration: 30 minutes
| Time | Activity | Hindi Term / Instruction | Teacher’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Revision | पुनरावृत्ति (Punaravritti) | Quick story recall with actions. |
| 5 min | Initial Sounds Activity | प्रारंभिक ध्वनि (Prarambhik dhvani) | Use Page 73 (B): “What is the first sound of the words in each row?” Show rows like: Cap, Cat, Car, Cow → all start with /c/. Monkey, Mango, Mouse, Moon → all start with /m/. Help students say the first sound. |
| 5 min | Circle the Same Sound | समान ध्वनि वाले शब्द (Samaan dhvani wale shabd) | Use Page 73 (A): “Circle the words that start with the same sound in each row.” Example: Cat, Cap, Car, Dog → circle Cat, Cap, Car (all /c/). |
| 10 min | Number the Pictures | चित्रों को क्रमांकित करो (Chitron ko kramankit karo) | Use Page 74: Show 4 pictures from the story. Students write numbers (1-4) next to the pictures according to the story sequence. |
| 5 min | Wrap-up | आज क्या सीखा? | Ask: “What sound does ‘cap’ start with? (/c/)” “What sound does ‘monkey’ start with? (/m/)” |
Initial Sounds Activity (Page 73 B):
| Row | Words | First Sound |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cap, Cat, Car, Cow | /c/ |
| 2 | Monkey, Mango, Mouse, Moon | /m/ |
| 3 | Table, Tiger, Tree, Tomato | /t/ |
| 4 | Sun, Snake, Spoon, Star | /s/ |
Circle the Same Sound (Page 73 A):
| Row | Words | Same Sound Words |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cat, Cap, Car, Dog | Cat, Cap, Car (/c/) |
| 2 | Monkey, Mango, Mouse, Lion | Monkey, Mango, Mouse (/m/) |
| 3 | Table, Tiger, Tree, Cat | Table, Tiger, Tree (/t/) |
| 4 | Sun, Snake, Spoon, Dog | Sun, Snake, Spoon (/s/) |
Number the Pictures (Page 74):
| Picture | Event | Number |
|---|---|---|
| A | Cap-seller sleeping under tree | 1 |
| B | Monkeys taking caps | 2 |
| C | Cap-seller shaking fists / monkeys copy | 3 |
| D | Cap-seller getting caps back | 4 |
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Shabd ka pehla sound kya hai?” (शब्द का पहला साउंड क्या है?) – What is the first sound of the word?
- “Ek jaise sound wale shabd dhundo” (एक जैसे साउंड वाले शब्द ढूंढो) – Find words with the same sound.
- “Kram mein lagao” (क्रम में लगाओ) – Put in sequence.
- “Number likho” (नंबर लिखो) – Write the number.
Day 4: Colour, Write, and Animal Names (रंग, लेखन और जानवरों के नाम)
Duration: 30 minutes
| Time | Activity | Hindi Term / Instruction | Teacher’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Revision | दोहराव (Dohrav) | Act out the story quickly. Ask: “What did the cap-seller sell?” “Caps!” “Who took the caps?” “Monkeys!” |
| 10 min | Colour and Write Activity | रंग भरो और लिखो (Rang bharo aur likho) | Use Page 75: Students colour the pictures (cap, monkey, tree, basket) and write the names below. Help with spelling. |
| 10 min | Animal Names Writing | जानवरों के नाम लिखो (Janwaron ke naam likho) | Use Page 75 (D): “Cats, rats, ants and more! Write their names.” Show pictures of cat, rat, ant, dog, fish. Students write the names. |
| 5 min | Wrap-up | आज क्या सीखा? | Ask: “How do you spell ‘cat’? (c-a-t) ‘rat’? (r-a-t) ‘ant’? (a-n-t)” |
Animal Names Writing Practice:
| Animal | Hindi | Spelling |
|---|---|---|
| Cat | बिल्ली | C-A-T |
| Rat | चूहा | R-A-T |
| Ant | चींटी | A-N-T |
| Dog | कुत्ता | D-O-G |
| Fish | मछली | F-I-S-H |
| Cap | टोपी | C-A-P |
| Tree | पेड़ | T-R-E-E |
Spelling Tips (Phonics):
| Word | Letter Sounds | How to Sound Out |
|---|---|---|
| Cat | /c/ – /a/ – /t/ | c-a-t |
| Rat | /r/ – /a/ – /t/ | r-a-t |
| Ant | /a/ – /n/ – /t/ | a-n-t |
| Dog | /d/ – /o/ – /g/ | d-o-g |
| Fish | /f/ – /i/ – /sh/ | f-i-sh |
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Rang bharo” (रंग भरो) – Colour
- “Naam likho” (नाम लिखो) – Write the name
- “Sahi spelling kya hai?” (सही स्पेलिंग क्या है?) – What is the correct spelling?
- “Dekho aur likho” (देखो और लिखो) – Look and write
Day 5: Story Narration, Assessment, and Fun Activities (कहानी सुनाना, मूल्यांकन और मज़ेदार गतिविधियाँ)
Duration: 30 minutes
| Time | Activity | Hindi Term / Instruction | Teacher’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Revision | पुनरावृत्ति (Punaravritti) | Full story recall with picture prompts. Ask: “What happened first? Then? Next? Finally?” |
| 10 min | Story Narration by Students | अपनी कहानी सुनाओ (Apni kahani sunao) | Call students one by one (or in groups). Show the picture sequence. Ask: “Can you narrate the story in your own words?” Accept Hindi/English mix. Encourage full sentences. |
| 5 min | Speaking Assessment | बातचीत परीक्षण (Baatcheet parikshan) | Ask: “What is your cap’s colour?” “Do you like monkeys? Why/why not?” “What would you do if monkeys took your cap?” |
| 5 min | Animal Homes Activity | जानवरों के घर (Janwaron ke ghar) | Use Page 76 (A): “Help these animals find their homes.” Show animals and their homes (dog→kennel, bird→nest, fish→water, monkey→tree). Students match. |
| 5 min | Wrap-up & Celebration | समापन और शाबाशी (Samaapan aur Shabashi) | Clap for all students. Ask: “What did you learn from this story?” (बंदरों ने नकल की, लेकिन टोपी वाला चालाक था।) Celebrate with a song! |
Story Narration Prompts:
| Picture | What to Say |
|---|---|
| Picture 1 | This is a cap-seller. He has caps in a basket. |
| Picture 2 | He sleeps under a tree. Monkeys take the caps. |
| Picture 3 | He wakes up. He is sad. He shakes fists. Monkeys copy. |
| Picture 4 | He scratches head. Monkeys copy. He throws his cap. Monkeys throw caps. He gets them back! |
Animal Homes Matching (Page 76 A):
| Animal | Home |
|---|---|
| Dog | Kennel (Kutiya) |
| Bird | Nest (Ghosla) |
| Fish | Water/ Pond (Pani) |
| Monkey | Tree (Ped) |
| Rabbit | Burrow (Bil) |
| Ant | Anthill (Bambari) |
Speaking Assessment Questions:
| Question | Expected Answer |
|---|---|
| What is your cap’s colour? | My cap is red/blue/green/yellow. |
| Do you like monkeys? | Yes, I like monkeys. / No, I don’t like monkeys. |
| What would you do if monkeys took your cap? | I would shout / throw something / call for help. |
Assessment Checklist (मूल्यांकन सूची):
| Skill | Criteria | Yes/No |
|---|---|---|
| Listening | Listens to the story attentively | ☐ |
| Comprehension | Answers at least 4 questions correctly | ☐ |
| Sequence | Numbers the story pictures correctly (1-4) | ☐ |
| Story Narration | Narrates the story using 3+ sentences | ☐ |
| Phonics | Identifies initial sounds of words (/c/, /m/, /t/) | ☐ |
| Writing | Writes animal names (cat, rat, ant) correctly | ☐ |
| Vocabulary | Names at least 5 new words | ☐ |
| Speaking | Answers questions in complete sentences | ☐ |
Additional Activities (अतिरिक्त गतिविधियाँ)
| Activity | Description | Hindi Instruction |
|---|---|---|
| Role Play | Students act out the story. One is the cap-seller, others are monkeys. They act out sleeping, taking caps, shaking fists, throwing caps. | “Kahaani ka natak karo.” (कहानी का नाटक करो।) |
| Make a Paper Cap | Use newspaper to make a simple paper cap. Students wear it and say: “I am a cap-seller!” | “Kaghaz ki topi banao.” (कागज़ की टोपी बनाओ।) |
| Monkey Face Mask | Use a paper plate to make a monkey mask. Wear it and say: “I am a monkey!” | “Bandar ka mask banao.” (बंदर का मास्क बनाओ।) |
| Story from Home | Ask Page 76 (B): “Ask anyone in your family to tell you a story about animals. Try to share the story in English in the class.” | “Ghar se janwar ki kahani lao.” (घर से जानवर की कहानी लाओ।) |
| Group Story Drawing | Page 76 (C): “In small groups, choose any story. Draw pictures for the story. Present the story in class.” | “Group mein kahani ke chitra banao.” (ग्रुप में कहानी के चित्र बनाओ।) |
| Cap Colour Game | Teacher says: “Show me a red cap!” Students point to red objects. “Show me a blue cap!” | “Rang wali topi dikhao.” (रंग वाली टोपी दिखाओ।) |
Resources Needed (आवश्यक सामग्री)
- Textbook: Mridang Class 1 English
- A cap (real) to show in class
- Flashcards: cap-seller, basket, monkey, tree, cap
- Picture cards for story sequencing (Pages 70-74)
- Flashcards for initial sounds (/c/, /m/, /t/, /s/)
- Animal name flashcards (cat, rat, ant, dog, fish)
- Crayons/colours for colouring activity
- Paper for making caps
- Paper plates for making masks
- Notebooks and pencils for writing practice
- Worksheet for animal homes matching
- Charts for story narration prompts
Integration with Indian Knowledge System (भारतीय ज्ञान परंपरा से जुड़ाव)
- Panchatantra connection: “The Cap-seller and the Monkeys” is similar to the Panchatantra tale where monkeys imitate the cap-seller. This is a classic Indian folktale teaching that copying others without thinking can be foolish.
- Monkeys in Indian culture: Monkeys are associated with Lord Hanuman in Hindu mythology. Discuss how Hanuman is strong, brave, and wise – contrasting with the foolish monkeys in the story.
- Oral storytelling tradition: India has a rich tradition of oral storytelling. Encourage children to ask their grandparents for animal stories and share them in class (as suggested in Page 76).
- Practical wisdom (Chanakya Niti): The story teaches “Use your brain to solve problems” (समस्या का समाधान बुद्धि से करो). Discuss how the cap-seller used his wit, not force, to get his caps back.
- Multilingualism: The story has been told in many Indian languages. Ask children if they have heard this story in their mother tongue.
Note to the Teacher (शिक्षक के लिए नोट)
- With the help of the pictures, narrate the story in simple English using voice modulation and actions. Make it dramatic and funny to keep children engaged.
- Draw the attention of the children to the details in the illustrations. Point to the monkeys’ expressions, the caps, the basket, etc.
- Ask questions to elicit answers in English. Even if a child answers in one word like ‘cap’ instead of “This is a cap.”, accept the answer. Gradually encourage full sentences.
- Ensure that the children have understood the story. After a few days, repeat the story to reinforce the usage of English words.
- Help children number the pictures according to the sequence of the story. This develops logical thinking.
- Ask children to try and narrate the story in their own words in English. Even if children use non-English words, accept their answers. But ensure a smooth transition to the target language.
- Make connections to real life: Ask children about caps they wear, colours of caps, etc. This makes learning meaningful.