Lesson Plan: Together We Can

Class 4 English Santoor NCERT: Unit 1 My Land

Lesson Overview

Aspect	Details
Lesson	Together We Can (Chapter 1)
Class	4
Subject	English (L2 – Second Language)
Unit	1: My Land
Type	Poem
Duration	5 Days (30–35 minutes per day)
Page Reference	Pages 1-6
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

“Together We Can” is the opening chapter of Unit 1: My Land in the Santoor Class 4 English textbook. This beautiful poem celebrates the power of teamwork, unity, and helping one another.

The poem emphasizes:

Strength in unity – “Together we stand, strong and tall”
Mutual support – “Helping each other, we never fall”
Team spirit – “Teamwork can overcome anything”
Sharing and trust – “Win or lose, we always share”
Joy of togetherness – “Together we shine, our hearts as one”

The chapter also includes activities related to:

Collective nouns – herd, pack, swarm, bouquet, grove, etc.
Prepositions – behind, between, near, in front of
Picture-based writing – describing actions and predicting outcomes
Speaking activity – sharing about favourite foods and festivals
Creative activity – making a symbol of togetherness
Future tense – using ‘will’ to talk about future events

Learning Objectives (सीखने के उद्देश्य)

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

Recite the poem “Together We Can” with correct rhythm and expression. (कविता को सही लय और भाव के साथ गा सकेंगे।)
Understand the theme of teamwork, unity, and helping others. (टीमवर्क, एकता और दूसरों की मदद के विषय को समझ सकेंगे।)
Answer comprehension questions about the poem. (कविता से संबंधित प्रश्नों के उत्तर दे सकेंगे।)
Identify and use collective nouns correctly. (समूहवाचक संज्ञाओं की पहचान और उपयोग कर सकेंगे।)
Use prepositions (behind, between, near, in front of) correctly. (अव्यय शब्दों का सही उपयोग कर सकेंगे।)
Describe pictures and predict future actions using ‘will’. (चित्रों का वर्णन कर सकेंगे और ‘will’ का उपयोग कर भविष्य की क्रियाओं का पूर्वानुमान लगा सकेंगे।)
Share personal experiences about teamwork and helping others. (टीमवर्क और दूसरों की मदद के बारे में व्यक्तिगत अनुभव साझा कर सकेंगे।)

Key Vocabulary (मुख्य शब्दावली)

Poem-Specific Words (कविता से संबंधित शब्द)

English	Hindi
Together	एक साथ (Ek saath)
Strong	मजबूत (Mazboot)
Tall	ऊँचा (Ooncha)
Fall	गिरना (Girna)
Cheer	जयकारा (Jaykara)
Shout	चिल्लाना (Chillana)
Sing	गाना (Gaana)
Teamwork	टीमवर्क (Teamwork)
Overcome	पार करना (Paar karna)
Bond	बंधन (Bandhan)
Trust	विश्वास (Vishwas)
Goal	लक्ष्य (Lakshya)
Spirit	जोश (Josh)
Shine	चमकना (Chamakna)
Joy	खुशी (Khushi)

Collective Nouns (समूहवाचक संज्ञाएँ)

Collective Noun	Hindi	Used For
Bundle	बंडल	Sticks, keys
Herd	झुंड	Sheep, cows, elephants
Pack	झुंड	Wolves, dogs
Bouquet	गुलदस्ता	Flowers
Grove	कुंज	Trees
Swarm	झुंड	Bees, insects
Choir	गायक मंडली	Singers/boys
Bunch	गुच्छा	Keys, grapes, bananas

Prepositions (अव्यय शब्द)

English	Hindi
Behind	पीछे (Peeche)
Between	बीच में (Beech mein)
Near	पास (Paas)
In front of	सामने (Saamne)

Sight Words (दृश्य शब्द)

we, our, the, and, of, to, for, with, on, at, in, by, from

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 happens when people work together?” (जब लोग मिलकर काम करते हैं तो क्या होता है?) “Do you like working in a team?” (क्या तुम्हें टीम में काम करना पसंद है?)
5 min	Pre-listening	आज क्या सीखेंगे? (Aaj kya seekhenge?)	Show the title “Together We Can”. Ask: “What do you think this poem is about?” “Today we will read a poem about teamwork and unity!”
10 min	Poem Recitation	कविता सुनो (Kavita suno)	Recite the poem with actions (Pages 1-2). 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?” (Teamwork and unity) “What happens when we work together?” (We become strong and never fall)

Poem: Together We Can (Pages 1-2)

Together we stand, strong and tall,
Helping each other, we never fall.
Cheering aloud, we shout and sing,
Teamwork can overcome anything.
Win or lose, we always share,
Our bond of trust is always there.
With each hand joined, the goal is near,
Team spirit fills the air with cheer.
Together we shine, our hearts as one,
For in our team, the joy’s begun!

Actions for the Poem:

Line	Action
Together we stand, strong and tall	Stand straight, stretch arms up
Helping each other, we never fall	Gesture of helping, shake head “no”
Cheering aloud, we shout and sing	Fists up, cheer motion
Teamwork can overcome anything	Strong fist pump
Win or lose, we always share	Hands together, sharing gesture
Our bond of trust is always there	Hands on heart
With each hand joined, the goal is near	Join hands
Team spirit fills the air with cheer	Spread arms wide
Together we shine, our hearts as one	Hands together, shine gesture

Hindi Instructions to Use:

“Kavita suno” (कविता सुनो) – Listen to the poem
“Mere saath karo” (मेरे साथ करो) – Do with me
“Ek saath” (एक साथ) – Together
“Mazboot” (मज़बूत) – Strong

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 2: “What happens when you join hands with your team?” “Why is helping each other important?”
10 min	Think and Discuss Activity	सोचो और चर्चा करो (Socho aur charcha karo)	Use Page 2 (B): “What makes you feel joyful?” “Can you think of a good activity that you can do together with a friend?” “Have you ever lost a game? How did you feel?” “Imagine you are the team leader. Two teammates disagreed. What would you do to unite them?”
5 min	Wrap-up	आज क्या सीखा?	Ask: “What is the message of the poem?” (Unity and teamwork make us strong)

Comprehension Questions (Page 2 A):

Question	Expected Answer
What happens when you join hands with your team?	We become strong and can achieve our goals together.
Why is helping each other important?	Because it builds trust, strength, and teamwork.

Think and Discuss Questions (Page 2 B):

Question	Possible Answer
What makes you feel joyful?	Playing with friends, helping others, winning a game.
Can you think of a good activity to do with a friend?	Playing cricket, doing homework, making a craft.
Have you ever lost a game? How did you feel?	Yes, I felt sad but I learned from it.
What would you do to unite a team?	Talk to both, listen to them, find a solution together.

Hindi Instructions to Use:

“Kya hota hai jab team ke saath haath milate hain?” (क्या होता है जब टीम के साथ हाथ मिलाते हैं?) – What happens when you join hands with your team?
“Madad karna kyun zaroori hai?” (मदद करना क्यों ज़रूरी है?) – Why is helping important?
“Kya cheez aapko khush karti hai?” (क्या चीज़ आपको खुश करती है?) – What makes you happy?

Day 3: Speaking Activity and Collective Nouns (बातचीत गतिविधि और समूहवाचक संज्ञाएँ)

Duration: 30 minutes

Time	Activity	Hindi Term / Instruction	Teacher’s Role
5 min	Revision	पुनरावृत्ति (Punaravritti)	Quick poem recall. Comprehension questions recap.
10 min	Speaking Activity	बातचीत (Baatcheet)	Use Page 3: Read what Bokali and Darsana are saying. Students turn to their partner and share: “Hello, I am ______. My favourite food is ______. My favourite festival is ______. In this festival, ______.”
10 min	Collective Nouns Activity	समूहवाचक संज्ञाएँ (Samuhvachak sangya)	Use Page 4 (A): “Look at the pictures and fill in the blanks using words from the box.” Practice: herd, pack, bouquet, grove, swarm, choir, bunch.
5 min	Wrap-up	आज क्या सीखा?	Ask: “What is a collective noun?” “Can you give an example?”

Speaking Activity (Page 3):

Conversation Model:

Bokali: “Darsana, I love my country. We have different traditions, food, festivals, and languages but we still stand in unity.”
Darsana: “Yes! Bokali, together we stand in unity.”

Student Dialogue:

Speaker	Dialogue
Student 1	Hello, I am ______.
Student 2	Hello, I am ______.
Student 1	My favourite food is ______.
Student 2	My favourite food is ______.
Student 1	My favourite festival is ______.
Student 2	My favourite festival is ______.
Student 1	In this festival, we ______.
Student 2	In this festival, we ______.

Collective Nouns Activity (Page 4 A):

Picture	Collective Noun	Answer
Sticks	a bundle of sticks	bundle
Sheep	a ______ of sheep	herd
Wolves	a ______ of wolves	pack
Flowers	a ______ of flowers	bouquet
Trees	a ______ of trees	grove
Bees	a ______ of bees	swarm
Boys/Singers	a ______ of boys/choir	choir
Keys	a ______ of keys	bunch

Hindi Instructions to Use:

“Apna parichay do” (अपना परिचय दो) – Introduce yourself
“Samuhvachak sangya kya hai?” (समूहवाचक संज्ञा क्या है?) – What is a collective noun?
“Khaali jagah bharo” (खाली जगह भरो) – Fill in the blanks

Day 4: Prepositions and Picture Writing (अव्यय शब्द और चित्र लेखन)

Duration: 30 minutes

Time	Activity	Hindi Term / Instruction	Teacher’s Role
5 min	Revision	दोहराव (Dohrav)	Quick collective nouns recall. Speaking activity recap.
10 min	Prepositions Activity	अव्यय शब्द (Avyay shabd)	Use Page 4-5 (B): “Look at the map and fill in the blanks with words chosen from the box.” Practice: behind, between, near, in front of.
10 min	Picture Writing Activity	चित्र लेखन (Chitra lekhan)	Use Page 6: “Look at the pictures and answer the questions given below.” Describe what is happening and what will happen next.
5 min	Wrap-up	आज क्या सीखा?	Ask: “What are prepositions?” “Give an example of ‘behind’, ‘between’, ‘near’, ‘in front of’.”

Prepositions Activity (Pages 4-5 B):

Map Details:

Hospital
Bank
Post office
School
Bookstore
Children’s Park

Sentence	Answer
The post office is ______ the hospital.	near
There is a bookstore ______ the Children’s Park.	near/in front of
The bank is ______ the school.	behind
There is an ambulance ______ the post office and the hospital.	between

Picture Writing Activity (Page 6):

Picture	Question	Answer
1	What is Lubang doing, and what will they do next?	Lubang is helping his injured friend walk. They will go to get help.
2	What are Obang, Manya and Tina doing, and what will they do next?	They are cleaning the classroom. They will throw the waste in the dustbin.
3	What is Anna doing, and what will the old lady do next?	Anna is helping the old lady cross the road. The old lady will thank her.
4	What are Zakir, Gulpreet, and Gilashree doing, and what will they do next?	They are helping a friend in a wheelchair. They will take him inside safely.
5	What are the students doing, and what will the teacher do next?	They are helping a friend in a wheelchair. The teacher will appreciate them.

Note to Teacher: Draw learners’ attention to the use of ‘will’ to talk about events that will take place in the future. (Page 6)

Hindi Instructions to Use:

“Kahan hai?” (कहाँ है?) – Where is it?
“Kya kar rahe hain?” (क्या कर रहे हैं?) – What are they doing?
“Aage kya hoga?” (आगे क्या होगा?) – What will happen next?

Day 5: Creative Activity, Assessment, and Celebration (रचनात्मक गतिविधि, मूल्यांकन और उत्सव)

Duration: 30 minutes

Time	Activity	Hindi Term / Instruction	Teacher’s Role
5 min	Revision	पुनरावृत्ति (Punaravritti)	Full poem recitation with actions. Quick collective nouns and prepositions recall.
10 min	Creative Activity – Symbol of Togetherness	एकता का प्रतीक (Ekta ka pratik)	Use Page 6: Follow steps to create a symbol of togetherness by folding paper, drawing a figure, cutting it, and colouring it.
5 min	Speaking Assessment	बातचीत परीक्षण (Baatcheet parikshan)	Call students one by one. Ask: “What is the main message of the poem?” “What is a collective noun? Give an example.”
5 min	Writing Assessment	लेखन परीक्षण (Lekhan parikshan)	Dictate 5 words: together, team, trust, share, shine. Students write.
5 min	Wrap-up & Celebration	समापन और शाबाशी (Samaapan aur Shabashi)	Sing the poem one last time. Clap for all students. Celebrate their learning!

Creative Activity – Symbol of Togetherness (Page 6):

Step	Instruction	Hindi
1	Take a sheet of paper and fold it this way.	कागज़ की एक शीट लो और इसे इस तरह मोड़ो।
2	Draw one side of a body including head, neck, hand, dress, leg, and shoe.	शरीर का एक हिस्सा बनाओ (सिर, गर्दन, हाथ, पोशाक, पैर, जूता)।
3	Cut the paper along the drawing with scissors.	कागज़ को कैंची से ड्राइंग के साथ काटो।
4	Unfold the paper gently.	कागज़ को धीरे से खोलो।
5	Colour it based on your choice.	इसे अपनी पसंद के अनुसार रंगो।

Speaking Assessment Questions:

Question	Expected Answer
What is the main message of the poem?	Teamwork and unity make us strong.
What happens when we work together?	We can achieve our goals.
What is a collective noun?	A word used for a group of people, animals, or things.
Give an example of a collective noun.	A herd of sheep, a pack of wolves.
What does “together we stand” mean?	We are strong when we are united.

Writing Assessment:

Dictation Word	Expected Spelling
Together	T-O-G-E-T-H-E-R
Team	T-E-A-M
Trust	T-R-U-S-T
Share	S-H-A-R-E
Shine	S-H-I-N-E

Assessment Checklist (मूल्यांकन सूची):

Skill	Criteria	Yes/No
Recitation	Recites the poem with actions	☐
Comprehension	Answers 4+ questions correctly	☐
Theme Understanding	Explains the message of the poem	☐
Collective Nouns	Identifies 4+ collective nouns	☐
Prepositions	Uses prepositions correctly	☐
Picture Writing	Describes pictures using ‘will’	☐
Speaking	Participates in speaking activity	☐
Creativity	Completes the symbol of togetherness	☐
Writing	Writes dictation words correctly	☐

Additional Activities (अतिरिक्त गतिविधियाँ)

Activity	Description	Hindi Instruction
Teamwork Poster	Create a poster on “Together We Can” with drawings and slogans.	“Together We Can poster banao.” (टुगेदर वी कैन पोस्टर बनाओ।)
Group Game	Play a game that requires teamwork (e.g., passing a ball in a circle without dropping it).	“Teamwork game khelo.” (टीमवर्क गेम खेलो।)
Story of Unity	Share a story about teamwork (e.g., Panchatantra story of animals working together).	“Ekta ki kahani sunao.” (एकता की कहानी सुनाओ।)
Collective Noun Hunt	Find collective nouns in books or around the classroom.	“Collective nouns dhundo.” (कलेक्टिव नाउन्स ढूंढो।)
Preposition Hunt	Find objects and describe their position using prepositions.	“Preposition dhundo.” (प्रीपोज़िशन ढूंढो।)
Helping Hand Chain	Each student writes one way they can help others. Make a paper chain.	“Madad karne ka tarika likho.” (मदद करने का तरीका लिखो।)
Team Cheer	Create a team cheer or slogan for your class.	“Team cheer banao.” (टीम चीयर बनाओ।)

Resources Needed (आवश्यक सामग्री)

Textbook: Santoor Class 4 English (Pages 1-6)
Chart paper for poster-making
Drawing sheets and crayons
Scissors and glue for craft activity
Flashcards: collective nouns
Flashcards: prepositions (behind, between, near, in front of)
Pictures for picture writing activity
Notebooks and pencils
Ball or other object for group game

Integration with Indian Knowledge System (भारतीय ज्ञान परंपरा से जुड़ाव)

Indian Philosophy of Unity: The poem reflects the Indian value of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” (the world is one family) and “Ekam Sat Vipra Bahudha Vadanti” (truth is one, sages call it by many names).
Indian Festivals: The speaking activity encourages children to share about their favourite festivals (Diwali, Holi, Eid, Pongal, etc.), promoting cultural diversity.
Unity in Diversity: The poem celebrates unity despite differences – a core Indian value. The conversation between Bokali and Darsana highlights this: “We have different traditions, food, festivals, and languages but we still stand in unity.”
Panchatantra Stories: Many Panchatantra stories teach the value of teamwork and unity (e.g., “The Bird with Two Heads”).
Indian Team Sports: Traditional Indian games like Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, and Lagori require teamwork and coordination.
Collective Nouns in Indian Languages: Discuss collective nouns in Hindi (जानवरों के झुंड, फूलों का गुच्छा, आदि).

Note to the Teacher (शिक्षक के लिए नोट)

Model the conversation for learners. Sentences may be added or simplified according to the learning level of the learners. (As mentioned on Page 3)
Encourage the learners to talk in pairs or small groups by following the conversation etiquette of turn-taking. (As mentioned on Page 3)
You may write the lines on the board to provide a structure. However, it is advised to encourage the learners to add their inputs. (As mentioned on Page 3)
You may discuss the picture with respect to the prepositions in their mother tongue/L1 before proceeding to their English counterparts. (As mentioned on Page 5)
Draw the learners’ attention to the use of ‘will’ to talk about events that will take place in the future. (As mentioned on Page 6)
Draw learners’ attention to the letter repetition in each example for alphabet practice.
Help students revise the concept of personal pronouns while filling in the blanks.
Encourage children to speak about their experiences with teamwork and helping others.

Links to Other Curricular Areas (पाठ्यक्रम के अन्य क्षेत्रों से जुड़ाव)

Area	Connection
Environmental Studies (EVS)	Teamwork in nature (ants, bees, birds), helping behaviour in communities
Art & Craft	Symbol of togetherness, teamwork poster
Social Studies	Indian festivals, unity in diversity, national integration
Values Education	Teamwork, helping others, unity, trust, sharing
Physical Education	Team games (Kabaddi, Kho-Kho, Lagori)
Language Development	Vocabulary, collective nouns, prepositions, future tense

Quick Reference Card

Key Poem Lines:

“Together we stand, strong and tall”
“Helping each other, we never fall”
“Teamwork can overcome anything”
“Win or lose, we always share”
“With each hand joined, the goal is near”
“Together we shine, our hearts as one”

Key Collective Nouns:
bundle, herd, pack, bouquet, grove, swarm, choir, bunch

Key Prepositions:
behind, between, near, in front of

Key Message:
“Unity is strength. Together we can achieve anything!”

Key Questions:

What happens when we work together?
Why is helping each other important?
What makes you feel joyful?

Mani Sir

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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