English Lesson Plan for Year 1 (Cambridge Primary)

Topic: Jack and the Beanstalk (Focus on Vocabulary, Grammar, and

Simple Sentence Construction)

Level: Year 1 (Cambridge Primary)

Duration: 60 minutes

Lesson Objectives:

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. Learn and use new vocabulary related to the story "Jack and the
Beanstalk."

2. Understand and identify simple sentence structures (subject + verb

+ object).

3. Use the learned vocabulary to form basic sentences.

4. Understand the concept of past tense and use it in context.

Materials:

 A copy of the story "Jack and the Beanstalk" (simplified version)

 Flashcards with key vocabulary

 Whiteboard and markers

 Worksheet with vocabulary matching and sentence construction

activities

 Pictures of key events from the story (optional)

Lesson Procedure:

1. Introduction to the Story (10 minutes)

 Teacher Activity:
Introduce the story “Jack and the Beanstalk” by asking the students
if they know the tale. Show a picture of Jack and the beanstalk to
spark interest. Briefly explain the main plot:
Jack is a young boy who plants magic beans, which grow into a
giant beanstalk. He climbs the beanstalk and finds a giant’s castle.
 After some adventures, Jack defeats the giant and returns home
with treasures.

 Student Activity:
Listen to the teacher's introduction. Encourage students to share
any knowledge they might have of the story.

2. Vocabulary Introduction (15 minutes)

 Teacher Activity:
Introduce key vocabulary from the story. Write the words on the
board and show flashcards for each. Teach their meanings with
simple definitions and pictures where possible. Some key words
could be:

o Beanstalk – A tall plant that grows from a bean.

o Giant – A very big and strong person.

o Magic – Something special that cannot happen in real life.

o Castle – A big house or building, usually for a king or queen.

o Treasure – Valuable things like gold or jewels.

o Climb – To go up something (like a tree or a beanstalk).

Example Sentences:

o "Jack climbs the beanstalk."

o "The giant lives in the castle."

o "Jack finds treasure."

 Student Activity:
Repeat the words after the teacher and act out some of the
vocabulary. For example, pretend to "climb" like Jack, or make big
arms to show the "giant."
Complete a vocabulary matching activity where students match
words to their meanings or pictures on a worksheet.

3. Simple Grammar Focus (10 minutes)

 Teacher Activity:
Teach or reinforce the concept of simple sentences (subject +
verb + object).
Examples:
 o “Jack climbs the beanstalk.”

o “The giant has treasure.”

Discuss the subject (who or what the sentence is about), the verb (action),
and the object (what or who is affected by the action).

 Student Activity:
Students will work in pairs to create simple sentences using the
vocabulary learned earlier. For example, they can make sentences
like:

o "Jack has magic beans."

o "The giant lives in a castle."

o "Jack climbs the beanstalk."

Write these sentences on the board with students’ help, focusing on the
word order.

4. Listening & Reading Comprehension (10 minutes)

 Teacher Activity:
Read a simplified version of “Jack and the Beanstalk” aloud to the
students. As you read, pause at key points and ask comprehension
questions such as:

o “Who is Jack?”

o “What does Jack do with the beans?”

o “What does Jack find in the castle?”

o “What happens at the end of the story?”

 Student Activity:
Students listen carefully to the story and respond to the questions.
Encourage them to answer in full sentences (e.g., “Jack climbs the
beanstalk.”).

 Jack and the Beanstalk Story – READ ALOUD

Once upon a time, there was a boy named Jack. Jack lived with his
mother. One day, they had no food or money, so Jack’s mother told him
to sell their cow at the market.

On his way to the market, Jack met a man who offered him magic
beans for the cow. Jack took the beans and went back home. His
mother was very angry and threw the beans out of the window.
 The next morning, Jack woke up and saw a huge beanstalk growing in
his garden! It reached all the way up into the sky. Jack decided to climb
it.

When Jack reached the top, he found a giant’s castle. In the castle,
Jack found a treasure chest full of gold coins and a magical harp
that played beautiful music. Jack took the treasure and the harp and
climbed back down the beanstalk.

When Jack came home, he showed his mother the treasure. They were
very happy, and they lived happily ever after.

5. Vocabulary and Sentence Practice (10 minutes)

 Teacher Activity:
Provide students with a worksheet where they have to match words
from the story with pictures (e.g., a picture of Jack, a beanstalk, a
giant, a castle). Then, have them complete simple sentences with
the correct vocabulary.

 Example Worksheet Activity:

o Match the word “giant” to a picture of a large person.

o Fill in the blanks: “Jack ______ the beanstalk.” (Answer: climbs)

o Draw a picture of what Jack finds at the top of the beanstalk.

 Student Activity:
Complete the worksheet. Encourage them to use the vocabulary
and the simple sentence structures they learned. They may need
some help with the sentences.

6. Sentence Construction (10 minutes)

 Teacher Activity:
Write simple sentence structures on the board (e.g., “Jack ___ the
beanstalk,” “The giant ____ treasure”). Ask students to fill in the
blanks using the vocabulary learned. Model one example first.

 Student Activity:
Students take turns filling in the blanks on the board and saying the
full sentences. For example, “Jack climbs the beanstalk.” or “The
giant has treasure.”
7. Conclusion and Recap (5 minutes)

 Teacher Activity:
Review the vocabulary and grammar learned in the lesson. Ask
students to recall the words and use them in simple sentences.

 Student Activity:
Students will answer some quick review questions, like:

o "What did Jack do with the beans?"

o "Where did Jack go after climbing the beanstalk?"

Praise the students for their participation.

Homework / Extension Activities (Optional):

 Task:
Ask students to draw their favourite part of the story and write a
simple sentence about it (e.g., "Jack finds treasure" or "The giant is
big.").

 Extension:
Create flashcards with the vocabulary words and their meanings.
Practice these with a family member at home.

Assessment:

 Observe students’ participation during the story listening and

vocabulary activities.

 Check the completion and accuracy of their worksheets.

 Monitor the use of vocabulary and sentence structures during the

speaking activities.

Reflection:

 Did students understand the story and the vocabulary?

 Were they able to use simple sentences correctly?

 What activities worked best, and what could be improved for next
time?
This lesson plan introduces basic English vocabulary, grammar, and
sentence structures in a fun, interactive way by using a familiar and
engaging story.

Worksheet: Jack and the Beanstalk - Vocabulary Practice

Name: _______________________
Date: _______________________

Part 1: Pronunciation and word meaning

Read aloud and explain each word.

1. Jack

2. Beanstalk

3. Giant

4. Castle

5. Treasure

6. Magic

Part 2: Fill in the Blanks with the Correct Word

Use the words from the box to fill in the blanks below.
(Jack, beanstalk, giant, treasure, climbs, magic)

1. Jack ______ the beanstalk to reach the giant’s castle.

2. The ______ lives at the top of the beanstalk.

3. Jack finds some ______ at the top of the castle.

4. The beanstalk grew because of ______ beans.

5. Jack is a ______ boy in the story.

6. Jack ______ the beanstalk quickly.

Part 3: Circle the Correct Word

Circle the correct word in each sentence.

1. Jack / Giant climbs the beanstalk.

2. The beanstalk / Castle is very tall.

3. The giant has / climbs treasure.

4. Jack finds a magic / giant castle.

5. Jack / Treasure takes the magic beans.

Part 4: Draw a Picture and Write a Sentence

Draw your favourite part of the story. Then, write a sentence to describe
your picture.
(Example: "Jack climbs the beanstalk.")

My Drawing:
[Space for drawing]

My Sentence:

Part 5: Unscramble the Words

Can you unscramble these words from the story?

1. tgnia (__________)

2. ttsace (__________)

3. sjack (__________)

4. esurter (__________)

5. bneatsolk (__________)

Bonus: Write Two Sentences

Write two sentences using the words giant and magic.

1.

2.
Well done! Keep practicing your vocabulary and sentences! 😊

This worksheet will help reinforce key vocabulary from "Jack and the
Beanstalk" while also practicing simple sentence structures. It provides a
variety of activities, including matching, fill-in-the-blank, and
unscrambling, to keep the students engaged.

This story provides a simple retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk suitable for
young students. It contains key vocabulary words that can be used
throughout the worksheet activities. The vocabulary includes words like
"giant," "beanstalk," "treasure," and "magic," which are central to the
story and will help students connect the vocabulary to the narrative.