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.
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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