LESSON PLAN 1: Introducing the Characters and Setting

PRE-ACTIVE PHASE

Name of Trainee: Kamde Sikom

Enrol No.: 2230893012400600

School: GUPS Lenka, District papumpare

Class: 7

Subject: English (Unit 1)

General Objectives:

1. To introduce students to the main characters of the story.

2. To establish the setting and its importance.

Specific Objectives: The pupil will be able to:

 Describe Jahnavi and her situation.

 Identify the key elements of the setting (river, village).

 Infer the relationship between Jahnavi and the river.

Classroom setting: Regular classroom setup with a board for drawing or writing.

Teaching Aids: Textbook, pictures of a river, a village scene, and a young girl looking thoughtful.

Methods of teaching: Interactive storytelling, character mapping, and class discussion.

INTERACTIVE PHASE

Previous knowledge test: Ask students if they have ever felt that nature is talking to them. Have
they ever had a secret wish?

Announcement of the topic: "Today, we're starting a story called 'The Day the River Spoke,'
where a girl talks to a river!"
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Objectives:

1. Introduce Jahnavi and her family.

2. Describe the river and its unique voice.

3. Explore Jahnavi's feelings and dreams.

Teaching content:

1. Reading the initial part of the story, focusing on Jahnavi's introduction.

2. Discussing her family and why she is sad.

3. Describing the river's voice and its interaction with Jahnavi.

Teacher’s Activity:

1. Reads the text aloud with expression.

2. Asks questions to encourage students to visualize the scene and empathize with
Jahnavi.

3. Creates a character map of Jahnavi on the board.

Student’s Activity:

1. Listen attentively and participate in discussions.

2. Answer questions about Jahnavi and the river.

3. Contribute to the character map.

Evaluation:

1. Oral questions: "Who is Jahnavi?", "What is her problem?", "How is the river presented in
the story?"

RECAPITULATION: Summarize the main characters and the beginning of the central conflict.

POST ACTIVE PHASE

HOME ASSIGNMENTS:

1. Draw a picture of Jahnavi by the river.

REFERENCE: Pages 1-3 of the textbook.

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 LESSON PLAN 2: The River's Advice

PRE-ACTIVE PHASE

Name of Trainee: Kamde Sikom

Enrol No.: 2230893012400600

School: GUPS Lenka, District papumpare

Class: 7

Subject: English (Unit 1)

General Objectives:

1. To analyze the advice given by the river to Jahnavi.

2. To discuss the themes of courage and determination.

Specific Objectives: The pupil will be able to:

1. Identify the advice given by the river.

2. Explain why Jahnavi is hesitant to follow the advice.

3. Discuss the qualities of courage and determination.

Classroom setting: Flexible seating arrangement to facilitate discussion.

Teaching Aids: Textbook, chart with the river's advice written down, images representing
courage and fear.

Methods of teaching: Role-play, debate, and character analysis.

INTERACTIVE PHASE

Previous knowledge test: Briefly review the previous lesson. Ask: "What was Jahnavi's main
problem?"

Announcement of the topic: "Today, we'll focus on the advice the river gives Jahnavi and how it
makes her feel."
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Objectives:

1. Analyze the river's suggestions.

2. Explore Jahnavi's fears and hesitations.

3. Discuss the importance of courage and determination.

Teaching content:

1. Reading the section where the river gives advice.

2. Analyzing Jahnavi's responses and the river's counter-arguments.

3. Class discussion on overcoming fear and pursuing one's dreams.

Teacher’s Activity:

1. Guides students in identifying the main points of the conversation.

2. Organizes a role-play activity where students act out the conversation.

3. Facilitates a debate on whether the river's advice is practical.

Student’s Activity:

1. Participate in the role-play and debate.

2. Express their opinions about the characters' actions.

3. Discuss personal experiences related to courage.

Evaluation:

1. Class participation.

2. Short writing assignment: "What would you do if you were in Jahnavi's place?"

RECAPITULATION: Summarize the river's advice and Jahnavi's initial reaction, emphasizing the
themes of courage and determination.

POST ACTIVE PHASE

HOME ASSIGNMENTS:

1. Write a letter from Jahnavi to the river, explaining her feelings.

REFERENCE: Pages 3-4 of the textbook.

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 LESSON PLAN 3: Jahnavi's Decision and Action

PRE-ACTIVE PHASE

Name of Trainee: Kamde Sikom

Enrol No.: 2230893012400600

School: GUPS Lenka, District papumpare

Class: 7

Subject: English (Unit 1)

General Objectives:

1. To examine Jahnavi's decision to go to school.

2. To analyze her experience at school.

Specific Objectives: The pupil will be able to:

1. Describe Jahnavi's journey to school.

2. Explain what happened when she arrived at school.

3. Identify the support Jahnavi receives.

Classroom setting: Classroom with space for movement and acting.

Teaching Aids: Textbook, illustrations of Jahnavi at the school, and a timeline of events.

Methods of teaching: Dramatic reading, think-pair-share, and sequencing activities.

INTERACTIVE PHASE

Previous knowledge test: Review the river’s advice and Jahnavi’s fears. Ask: “What do you think
Jahnavi will do?”

Announcement of the topic: “Today, we’ll read about Jahnavi's brave decision to go to school
and what happens there.”
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Objectives:

1. Describe Jahnavi's act of going to school.

2. Analyze her interaction with the teacher and other students.

3. Discuss the teacher's reaction and the support Jahnavi receives.

Teaching content:

1. Reading the part where Jahnavi goes to school and interacts with the teacher.

2. Analyzing the teacher’s kindness and the classmates’ reactions.

3. Discussing the theme of overcoming obstacles.

Teacher’s Activity:

1. Uses dramatic reading to bring the school scene to life.

2. Organizes a think-pair-share activity to discuss Jahnavi's feelings.

3. Creates a timeline of Jahnavi's actions.

Student’s Activity:

1. Participate in the dramatic reading.

2. Share their thoughts in the think-pair-share activity.

3. Help create the timeline.

Evaluation:

1. Class participation.

2. Sequencing activity: Putting events of Jahnavi's school visit in order.

RECAPITULATION: Summarize Jahnavi's decision, her arrival at school, and the positive
outcome, highlighting the theme of perseverance.

POST ACTIVE PHASE

HOME ASSIGNMENTS:

1. Write a diary entry from Jahnavi's perspective about her first day at school.
 2. Imagine you are the teacher; write a short note to Jahnavi’s parents.

REFERENCE: Pages 4-5 of the textbook.

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LESSON PLAN 4: The Resolution and Jahnavi's Dream

PRE-ACTIVE PHASE

Name of Trainee: Kamde Sikom

Enrol No.: 2230893012400600

School: GUPS Lenka, District papumpare

Class: 7

Subject: English (Unit 1)

General Objectives:

1. To explore the resolution of the story.

2. To discuss Jahnavi's future dream and its significance.

Specific Objectives: The pupil will be able to:

1. Explain how Jahnavi's parents react.

2. Describe Jahnavi's dream for the future.

3. Discuss the importance of education and achieving dreams.

Classroom setting: A calm and reflective classroom atmosphere.

Teaching Aids: Textbook, drawing of Jahnavi teaching in her own school, and posters about the
importance of education.

Methods of teaching: Reader's theater, reflective writing, and class discussion.

INTERACTIVE PHASE

Previous knowledge test: Briefly review Jahnavi's first day at school. Ask: "How do you think her
parents will react?"

Announcement of the topic: "Today, we'll find out how the story ends and what Jahnavi dreams
of doing in the future."
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Objectives:

1. Analyze the parents' reaction to Jahnavi's decision.

2. Describe Jahnavi's dream to become a teacher.

3. Discuss the value of education and the pursuit of dreams.

Teaching content:

1. Reading the concluding part of the story.

2. Analyzing the parents' supportive reaction and Jahnavi's future plans.

3. Class discussion on the importance of education for girls and achieving one's goals.

Teacher’s Activity:

1. Organizes a reader's theater activity for the class to act out the ending.

2. Facilitates a reflective writing exercise on Jahnavi's dream.

3. Leads a class discussion on the themes of the story.

Student’s Activity:

1. Participate in the reader's theater.

2. Write reflectively about Jahnavi's dream.

3. Engage in class discussions.

Evaluation:

1. Reader's theater performance.

2. Reflective writing assignment.

RECAPITULATION: Summarize the resolution of the story and Jahnavi's dream, reinforcing the
value of education and pursuing dreams.
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HOME ASSIGNMENTS:

1. Write a short essay on "The Importance of Education."

2. Interview a teacher about their experiences and motivations.

REFERENCE: Pages 5-6 of the textbook.

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 LESSON PLAN 5: Themes and Moral of the Story

PRE-ACTIVE PHASE

Name of Trainee: Kamde Sikom

Enrol No.: 2230893012400600

School: GUPS Lenka, District papumpare

Class: 7

Subject: English (Unit 1)

General Objectives:

1. To identify and discuss the main themes of the story.

2. To understand the moral or lesson conveyed by the story.

Specific Objectives: The pupil will be able to:

1. Identify key themes such as courage, determination, and the importance of education.

2. Explain the moral of the story.

3. Relate the themes and moral to their own lives.

Classroom setting: Interactive setup with posters displaying themes and moral.

Teaching Aids: Textbook, posters with key themes and the moral of the story, and scenarios for
applying the moral.

Methods of teaching: Theme identification, moral analysis, and application-based activities.

INTERACTIVE PHASE

Previous knowledge test: Review the entire story briefly. Ask: "What were the main events of the
story?"

Announcement of the topic: "Today, we'll discuss what we can learn from Jahnavi's story and
what important messages it gives us."
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Objectives:

1. Identify and explain the main themes of the story (courage, determination, importance of
education, gender equality).

2. Determine the moral or lesson of the story.

3. Apply the themes and moral to real-life situations.

Teaching content:

1. Identifying and discussing the themes using examples from the text.

2. Analyzing the moral of the story and its relevance.

3. Applying the themes and moral to different scenarios.

Teacher’s Activity:

1. Guides students in identifying themes and providing textual evidence.

2. Facilitates a discussion on the moral of the story.

3. Presents scenarios for students to apply the themes and moral.

Student’s Activity:

1. Actively participate in identifying themes and discussing the moral.

2. Provide examples from the text.

3. Apply the themes and moral to the given scenarios.

Evaluation:

1. Class participation.

2. Writing assignment: "What did you learn from the story of Jahnavi?"

RECAPITULATION: Summarize the main themes and the moral of the story, emphasizing their
relevance to students' lives.
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HOME ASSIGNMENTS:

1. Find a real-life example of someone who demonstrated courage or determination.

2. Write a short story with a clear moral or lesson.

REFERENCE: Entire text of "The Day the River Spoke."

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