Lesson Plan: The Sparrow Family
Class 1 English (Mridang) Unit 1: My Family and Me
Lesson Overview
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Lesson | The Sparrow Family (Story) |
| Class | 1 |
| Subject | English (L2 – Second Language) |
| Unit | 1: My Family and Me |
| 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 Sparrow Family.” (कहानी सुन और समझ सकेंगे।)
- Identify and name family members in English (father, mother, grandmother, grandfather, aunt, uncle, cousin, baby). (परिवार के सदस्यों के अंग्रेज़ी नाम बता सकेंगे।)
- Narrate the story in their own words with picture support. (चित्रों की सहायता से कहानी सुना सकेंगे।)
- Answer simple comprehension questions about the story. (कहानी से संबंधित प्रश्नों के उत्तर दे सकेंगे।)
- Draw and describe their own family. (अपने परिवार का चित्र बना और उसका वर्णन कर सकेंगे।)
- Recognize initial sounds of letters (f, m, etc.) and identify objects in a bathroom. (प्रारंभिक ध्वनि पहचान सकेंगे।)
Key Vocabulary (मुख्य शब्दावली)
| English | Hindi (Term) |
|---|---|
| Father | पिता (Pita) |
| Mother | माता (Mata) |
| Grandfather | दादा/नाना (Dada/Nana) |
| Grandmother | दादी/नानी (Dadi/Nani) |
| Aunt | चाची/मामी (Chachi/Mami) |
| Uncle | चाचा/मामा (Chacha/Mama) |
| Cousin | चचेरा/ममेरा भाई/बहन (Chachera/Mamera bhai/behen) |
| Baby | बच्चा (Bachcha) |
| Nest | घोंसला (Ghonsla) |
| Sparrow | गौरैया (Gauraiya) |
| Egg | अंडा (Anda) |
| Sky | आसमान (Aasman) |
| Safe | सुरक्षित (Surakshit) |
| Warm | गर्म (Garm) |
| Soft | नरम (Naram) |
| Broke open | फट गया (Phat gaya) |
| Popped out | बाहर निकला (Bahar nikla) |
| Grew | बड़े हुए (Bade hue) |
| Flew | उड़े (Ude) |
| Together | एक साथ (Ek saath) |
Sight Words (दृश्य शब्द): and, they, them, the, of, for
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. Ask: “Do you like stories?” (क्या तुम्हें कहानियाँ पसंद हैं?) |
| 5 min | Pre-listening | आज क्या सीखेंगे? (Aaj kya seekhenge?) | Show a picture of a sparrow. Ask: “What bird is this?” (यह कौन सा पक्षी है?) “Where do birds live?” (पक्षी कहाँ रहते हैं?) Accept answers in Hindi. |
| 10 min | Story Narration | कहानी सुनो (Kahani suno) | Narrate the story with actions and voice modulation (Pages 53-54). Show pictures. Highlight key words: nest, sparrow, eggs, baby, family. |
| 5 min | Picture Walk | चित्र देखो (Chitra dekho) | Go through the pictures again. Point and ask: “What is this?” “Mama sparrow”, “Papa sparrow”, “Nest”, “Eggs”, “Baby sparrows”. |
| 5 min | Wrap-up | आज क्या सीखा? (Aaj kya seekha?) | Ask: “What was the story about?” (कहानी किसके बारे में थी?) “Sparrows!” |
Story Summary (for the teacher):
Mama and Papa sparrow made a nest. They found a safe place. The nest was soft and warm. Mama sparrow laid three small eggs. One day, the eggs broke open. Three little heads popped out. Papa sparrow brought food. Grandmother, Grandfather, Aunt, Uncle, cousins, and friends came to meet the baby sparrows. The baby sparrows grew bigger. One day, they hopped out of the nest and flew up into the big blue sky.
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Kahani suno” (कहानी सुनो) – Listen to the story
- “Chitra dekho” (चित्र देखो) – Look at the picture
- “Yeh kya hai?” (यह क्या है?) – What is this?
- “Kiska ghar hai?” (किसका घर है?) – Whose home is this?
- “Gaur se dekho” (गौर से देखो) – Look carefully
Day 2: Vocabulary – Family Members (परिवार के सदस्य)
Duration: 30 minutes
| Time | Activity | Hindi Term / Instruction | Teacher’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Revision | कल क्या सीखा? (Kal kya seekha?) | Quick recall of the story. Show pictures and ask students to tell what happened. |
| 5 min | Family Vocabulary | परिवार के नाम (Parivar ke naam) | Introduce family member words from Page 53-54: father, mother, grandfather, grandmother, aunt, uncle, cousin, baby. Write on board with Hindi meanings. |
| 10 min | Family Tree Activity | परिवार का पेड़ (Parivar ka ped) | Draw a simple family tree on the board. Start with Mama and Papa sparrow. Add Grandfather, Grandmother, Aunt, Uncle, Cousins, Baby sparrows. Point and say each name. |
| 5 min | Role Play – Family | नाटक करो (Natak karo) | Assign roles: 2 students are Mama and Papa sparrow. 2 are Grandmother and Grandfather. Others are babies. They say: “I am Papa sparrow.” “I am baby sparrow.” “Hello, everyone!” |
| 5 min | Wrap-up | आज क्या सीखा? | Ask: “What do you call your mother in English? Father? Grandmother?” |
Family Members Chart:
| English | Hindi (Term) | Relation in Sparrow Family |
|---|---|---|
| Father | पिता (Pita) | Papa Sparrow |
| Mother | माता (Mata) | Mama Sparrow |
| Grandfather | दादा/नाना | Grandfather Sparrow |
| Grandmother | दादी/नानी | Grandmother Sparrow |
| Aunt | चाची/मामी (Mausi/Bua) | Aunt Sparrow |
| Uncle | चाचा/मामा (Mausa/Chacha) | Uncle Sparrow |
| Cousin | चचेरा/ममेरा भाई/बहन | Cousin Sparrows |
| Baby | बच्चा (Bachcha) | Baby Sparrows |
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Mera naam hai…” (मेरा नाम है…) – My name is…
- “Kaun kaun hain?” (कौन-कौन हैं?) – Who are they?
- “Yeh kaun hai?” (यह कौन है?) – Who is this?
- “Family tree dekho” (फैमिली ट्री देखो) – Look at the family tree
Day 3: Comprehension and Discussion (समझ और चर्चा)
Duration: 30 minutes
| Time | Activity | Hindi Term / Instruction | Teacher’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Revision | पुनरावृत्ति (Punaravritti) | Revise the family member vocabulary. Ask: “Who is this?” pointing to pictures. |
| 5 min | Story Retelling | कहानी दोहराओ (Kahani dohrao) | Show pictures one by one. Ask students to tell what is happening in each picture in their own words (in Hindi or English). |
| 10 min | Comprehension Questions | प्रश्न-उत्तर (Prashn-uttar) | Ask questions from Page 55: “Who are there in your family?” “How do you help each other?” “What are the names of your grandparents?” “Which bird do you see around your house?” “If you were the baby sparrow, where would you go flying?” “What do you think the baby sparrows saw from the sky?” |
| 5 min | What Do You Call? | अपनी भाषा में क्या कहते हो? (Apni bhasha mein kya kahte ho?) | Use the activity on Page 55. Ask students: “What do you call ‘mother’ in your mother tongue? ‘Father’? ‘Grandmother’?” (माता, पिता, दादी/नानी – अपनी भाषा में क्या कहते हैं?) |
| 5 min | Wrap-up | आज क्या सीखा? | Ask: “How many baby sparrows were there?” (तीन – three) |
Sample Answers for Comprehension Questions:
| Question | Expected Answer |
|---|---|
| Who are there in your family? | There are [father, mother, sister, brother…] in my family. |
| How do you help each other? | I help my mother. I share my toys. I help my grandmother. |
| What are the names of your grandparents? | My grandfather is [name]. My grandmother is [name]. |
| Which bird do you see around your house? | I see sparrows/crows/pigeons. |
| Where would you go flying? | I would go to the park/sky/trees. |
| What did they see from the sky? | They saw trees, houses, rivers, people. |
Multilingual Activity (Page 55):
| English | Hindi | Tamil | Kannada | Bengali |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Father | पिता (Pita) | Appa | Appa | Baba |
| Mother | माता (Mata) | Amma | Amma | Ma |
| Grandfather | दादा/नाना | Thatha | Ajja | Thakurda |
| Grandmother | दादी/नानी | Patti | Ajji | Thakuma |
| Aunt | चाची/मामी | Chithi | Chikkamma | Pishi |
| Uncle | चाचा/मामा | Mama | Chikkappa | Mesho |
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Kya kahte hain?” (क्या कहते हैं?) – What do you call?
- “Apni bhasha mein bolo” (अपनी भाषा में बोलो) – Say in your language
- “Mere saath bolo” (मेरे साथ बोलो) – Say with me
- “Kahaani yaad hai?” (कहानी याद है?) – Do you remember the story?
Day 4: Drawing, Speaking, and Phonics (चित्रकारी, बातचीत और ध्वनि)
Duration: 30 minutes
| Time | Activity | Hindi Term / Instruction | Teacher’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Revision | दोहराव (Dohrav) | Quick story recall. Sing the action song (Hop a Little) or ABC song to energize. |
| 10 min | Draw Your Family | अपने परिवार का चित्र बनाओ (Apne parivar ka chitra banao) | Give students paper/crayons. Instruct: “Draw your family in the box” (Page 56). They can include pets, plants, trees, etc. Move around and help. |
| 5 min | Show and Tell | दिखाओ और बताओ (Dikhao aur batao) | Ask students: “Now tell your class about what you have drawn.” (Page 56). Help them speak: “This is my mother. This is my father. This is my dog.” Encourage them in English. |
| 5 min | Phonics – ‘f’ and ‘m’ Sounds | ध्वनि – ‘f’ और ‘m’ (Dhvani – ‘f’ aur ‘m’) | Use Page 57. Show words that begin with ‘f’ (father, fish, fan, frog, flower). Show words that begin with ‘m’ (mother, mango, monkey, mouse, moon). Say each word clearly. |
| 5 min | Wrap-up | आज क्या सीखा? | Ask: “What sound does ‘father’ start with? (f) What sound does ‘mother’ start with? (m)” |
‘f’ Sound Words (Page 57):
| Word | Hindi Meaning | Picture |
|---|---|---|
| Father | पिता | A man/father |
| Fish | मछली | A fish |
| Fan | पंखा | A fan |
| Frog | मेंढक | A frog |
| Flower | फूल | A flower |
‘m’ Sound Words (Page 57):
| Word | Hindi Meaning | Picture |
|---|---|---|
| Mother | माता | A woman/mother |
| Mango | आम | A mango |
| Monkey | बंदर | A monkey |
| Mouse | चूहा | A mouse |
| Moon | चाँद | The moon |
Ticking and Circling Activity (Page 58):
| Words | Task |
|---|---|
| Father, Mother, Mango, Fish, Fan, Monkey, Flower, Moon | Tick (✓) the words that begin with ‘f’. Circle the words that begin with ‘m’. |
Answer:
- Tick (✓): Father, Fish, Fan, Flower
- Circle (○): Mother, Mango, Monkey, Moon
Hindi Instructions to Use:
- “Apna parivar banao” (अपना परिवार बनाओ) – Draw your family
- “Sabko dikhao” (सबको दिखाओ) – Show everyone
- “Yeh kaun hai?” (यह कौन है?) – Who is this?
- “‘f’ se shuru hone wala shabd” (‘f’ से शुरू होने वाला शब्द) – Word starting with ‘f’
- “‘m’ se shuru hone wala shabd” (‘m’ से शुरू होने वाला शब्द) – Word starting with ‘m’
Day 5: Labeling, Letter Sounds, Puppet Making, and Assessment (लेबलिंग, अक्षर ध्वनि, कठपुतली और मूल्यांकन)
Duration: 30 minutes
| Time | Activity | Hindi Term / Instruction | Teacher’s Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 min | Revision | पुनरावृत्ति (Punaravritti) | Revise the story. Ask: “Who made the nest?” “How many eggs did Mama sparrow lay?” “Who came to meet the babies?” |
| 5 min | Labeling Activity | लेबल लगाओ (Label lagao) | Use Page 59. Show the picture of the bathroom. Ask: “What things do you see in the picture?” (बाथरूम में क्या-क्या है?) Students label: soap, tap, towel, bucket, etc. |
| 5 min | Phonics – More Letter Sounds | अक्षर ध्वनि (Akshar dhvani) | Use Page 60-61. Go through letter sounds for various letters with pictures (apple, ball, cat, etc.). Help students say the initial sound. Do the “Colour the pictures and the letters” activity (Page 61). |
| 10 min | Puppet Making Activity | कठपुतली बनाओ (Kathputli banao) | Follow instructions on Page 62. Prepare materials beforehand: thick paper strips, crayons, glue. Step-by-step: (a) Make 6 paper strips, (b) Draw faces of family members, (c) Stick pictures on strips, (d) Use as puppets. |
| 5 min | Assessment & Wrap-up | मूल्यांकन और समापन (Mulyankan aur samaapan) | Ask each student to introduce their puppet: “This is my father. This is my mother.” Assess speaking and vocabulary. Clap and celebrate. |
Bathroom Vocabulary (Page 59):
| English | Hindi | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Tap | नल (Nal) | Water tap |
| Soap | साबुन (Sabun) | Soap for washing |
| Towel | तौलिया (Tauliya) | Towel for drying |
| Bucket | बाल्टी (Balti) | Bucket for water |
| Mug | मग (Mag) | Mug for pouring water |
| Mirror | शीशा (Sheesha) | Mirror on the wall |
| Comb | कंघी (Kanghi) | Comb for hair |
Discussion Question (Page 59):
- “Do you remember to close the tap when you are not using it?” (क्या आपको याद है कि जब आप उपयोग नहीं कर रहे हों तो नल बंद कर दें?)
- “Why should we do so?” (हमें ऐसा क्यों करना चाहिए?) → To save water. (पानी बचाने के लिए।)
Puppet Making Instructions (Page 62):
| Step | English | Hindi |
|---|---|---|
| a | Let us make 6 thick paper strips. | चलो 6 मोटी कागज़ की पट्टियाँ बनाएँ। |
| b | With the help of your teacher, draw faces of each family member on paper. | अपने शिक्षक की मदद से, कागज़ पर परिवार के प्रत्येक सदस्य का चेहरा बनाओ। |
| c | Stick each picture on one end of the strip. | प्रत्येक चित्र को पट्टी के एक सिरे पर चिपकाओ। |
| d | Use these as puppets and play with your friends. | इन्हें कठपुतली के रूप में उपयोग करो और अपने दोस्तों के साथ खेलो। |
Assessment Checklist (मूल्यांकन सूची):
| Skill | Criteria | Yes/No |
|---|---|---|
| Listening | Listens to the story attentively | ☐ |
| Comprehension | Answers at least 3 questions correctly | ☐ |
| Vocabulary | Names at least 5 family members in English | ☐ |
| Speaking | Describes family drawing using English words | ☐ |
| Phonics | Identifies ‘f’ and ‘m’ initial sounds | ☐ |
| Labeling | Labels at least 3 bathroom items | ☐ |
| Creativity | Completes puppet making activity | ☐ |
Additional Activities (अतिरिक्त गतिविधियाँ)
| Activity | Description | Hindi Instruction |
|---|---|---|
| Make a Bird Nest | Using twigs, grass, and paper, make a simple bird nest in the classroom. Let children see how a nest looks. | “Chidiya ka ghosla banao.” (चिड़िया का घोंसला बनाओ।) |
| Family Role Play | Students act as different family members. They introduce themselves: “I am the father. I am the grandmother. I am the baby.” | “Parivar ka natak karo.” (परिवार का नाटक करो।) |
| Bird Watching | Take children outside. Ask: “Can you see any birds? Which birds?” Let them observe and name birds (crow, pigeon, sparrow, parrot). | “Pakshi dekho. Kaun kaun se pakshi hain?” (पक्षी देखो। कौन-कौन से पक्षी हैं?) |
| Number Rhymes | Ask parents/elders to share number rhymes in their language. Share in class (Page 68 suggestion). | “Apni bhasha mein ginati ka kavita lao.” (अपनी भाषा में गिनती का कविता लाओ।) |
| Bathroom Awareness | Discuss water conservation. Ask: “Why should we close the tap?” Help students say: “We close the tap to save water.” | “Nal band karo. Pani bachao.” (नल बंद करो। पानी बचाओ।) |
Resources Needed (आवश्यक सामग्री)
- Textbook: Mridang Class 1 English
- Pictures of sparrows and other birds
- Family tree chart (drawn on board)
- Flashcards for family members (father, mother, grandmother, grandfather, aunt, uncle, cousin, baby)
- Flashcards for ‘f’ and ‘m’ sound words
- Crayons/colours and A4 paper for drawing family
- Materials for puppet making: thick paper strips, crayons, glue
- Bathroom picture for labeling activity
- Notebooks and pencils for writing practice
- Twigs/grass for nest-making activity (optional)
Integration with Indian Knowledge System (भारतीय ज्ञान परंपरा से जुड़ाव)
- Family as the first school (परिवार ही पहली पाठशाला): In Indian tradition, the family is the first institution of learning. Values like respect for elders, helping each other, and sharing are taught in the family. Discuss these values.
- Joint family system: India traditionally has a joint family system where grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins live together. This is reflected in the sparrow family story where all relatives come to meet the babies.
- Animals in Indian stories: Indian folklore and Panchatantra stories often use animals and birds to teach moral values. The sparrow family story teaches about family bonds, love, and growing up.
- Respect for nature (प्रकृति का सम्मान): Sparrows are part of our environment. Emphasize the importance of protecting birds and their habitats. Make bird feeders to attract sparrows.
Note to the Teacher (शिक्षक के लिए नोट)
- Reinforce the names of family members in English. Explain that there can be various kinds of families (joint family, nuclear family, single-parent family, etc.). Be sensitive to different family structures.
- As the child names the bird, write it down on the board. Let the children be familiar with these birds. Later, a picture bird chart may be prepared as a group activity and displayed in the class.
- Encourage children to speak freely. Help them find words in English if they feel stuck. Guide them to speak good things about their family, the unique members of their family like dogs, cats, cows, goats, and so on. Instill the fact that we love our family.
- Draw attention of the children to the initial sound of each word (f and m sounds). Help them say the words aloud focusing on the initial sound.
- Provide regular and frequent practice of the phonics exercises and family vocabulary.
- Help children read the questions first. Later, they may write the words for the labeling activity.
- Support children’s attempts to read and speak. Even if a child answers in one word like ‘father’ instead of “This is my father.”, accept the answer and gradually encourage full sentences.
Links to Other Curricular Areas (पाठ्यक्रम के अन्य क्षेत्रों से जुड़ाव)
| Area | Connection |
|---|---|
| Environmental Studies (EVS) | Birds and animals around us; their homes (nests); importance of water conservation |
| Art & Craft | Drawing family, making puppets, creating bird nests |
| Mathematics | Counting eggs (3), counting family members |
| Social Studies | Understanding family structures, respecting all family members |
| Health & Hygiene | Bathroom labeling – understanding cleanliness, handwashing |
| Values Education | Family love, helping each other, sharing, saving water |