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LESSON PLANName of the teacher :Ms. Ganga R L Unit :Poem
Name of the supervisor: Dr. Meenakshi Topic : Daisy’s Song
Type of lesson : Innovative lesson Date :
Serial number : 1 Strength :
Standard : VIII Period :
Subject : English Duration : 45 minutes
Curricular Statement : To enable the learners to comprehend the idea that every creation on earth whether it is small or big has its own importance.
Learning Outcomes : The pupils will be able to:
1. read and comprehend the poem2. develop skills of creativity and imagination3. get an idea about the message conveyed by the poet4. develop aesthetic sense
Content Analysis : The poem throws light upon the idea that each creation of God has its own beauty and importance
Social Issue : The degradation of aesthetic sense among people in their busy schedule of life
Teaching learning resources: Power Point Presentation, Pictures with detailed descriptions
SESSION - 1
ENTRY ACTIVITY
The teacher asks the students the following questions
1. Do you like flowers?2. Which is your favourite flower and why?
The students participate actively.
SESSION - 2
INFORMAL INTERACTION
The teacher displays a power point presentation and asks the students to observe it carefully. Then the teacher asks them to identify and state the similarities of the pictures that have been shown.
The students observe carefully and they identify and state that all the pictures are of flowers and white in colour
SESSION – 3
LINK TALK
Today we are going to learn a short poem about a tiny white flower, Daisy. The name of the poem is “Daisy’s Song” [B.B] written by John Keats [B.B}
The students listen carefully
SESSION – 4
ADDED INFORMATION ABOUT THE POEM
The teacher shows the picture of Daisy with a detailed description of its characteristics
The students observe carefully, read and understand the description of the poem.
SESSION – 5
INFORMATION ABOUT THE POET
The teacher displays the picture of John Keats with description
The students observe, read and understand the information about the poet.
SESSION – 6
READING
a. Model Recitation By The TeacherThe teacher recites the poem with correct pronunciation, intonation, stress and rhythm.
The students listen carefully
b. Individual Reading By The StudentsThe students are asked to read the poem individually.
SESSION – 7
EXPLANATION OF WORDS AND PHRASES
Couch /kaʊtʃ/ = lay down
Lullaby /lʌləbʌɪ/ = Song sung to make a child to go to sleep
SESSION – 8
QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION
The teacher presents the following questions and asks the students to find out and write the answers individually.
QUESTIONS1. How is the daisy in a better position than the sun or moon?2. When night is near, what other sounds can lull one to sleep?
ANSWERS1. The Daisy can see things and enjoy beauty around it without any obstacles. So
the Daisy is in a better position than the sun or moon.2. Sounds of Crickets, gentle murmuring of leaves produced by wind, sound of
flowing river etc. can lull one to sleep. PRESENTATION OF ANSWERS
The teacher asks the students to present what has been written. Then the teacher helps them to edit, rephrase and correct their answers.
SESSION – 9
ACTIVITY
The teacher asks the students to write a poem on their favourite flower.
SESSION – 10
ASSIGNMENT
1. Do you think the Daisy is leading a kingly life with reference to the poem?2. Write an appreciation of the poem ‘Daisy’s Song’.