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Lesson No: 1                                     Lesson Plan                                                               Date: 27th November 2017 School:                                          Subject: English (Prose)                                                                          Time: 40 Mins                                     Topic: The Model Millionaire by Oscar Wilde Class: VII Section: A

Teaching Points: 1)The meaning of words in the chosen context 2)Information about the author 3)Understanding of the characters in the lesson 4)Values conveyed in the lesson

Teaching Aids: 1)Charts 2)Pictures 3)Reader 4)White Board Reference Books: Reader – Std 7 Oxford Dictionary (Advanced Learner’s Dictionary)

Instructional Objectives: The students will be able to: Knowledge & Comprehension: 1)Recognize the use of words and expressions: prosaic, fascination, profile, accomplishment, ineffectual 2)Know and understand the lifestyle of a millionaire 3)Know more about the author – Oscar Wilde

Expression: 1)Use the words in their contextual meaning and apply them in sentences. 2)Talk about the characters of the story in brief 3)Speak about knowledge previously acquired

Appreciation: 1)Enjoy exploring words taught in different contexts 2)Appreciates the different relationships mentioned in the lesson 3)Enjoys reading the lesson and appreciates the twist in the end 4)Recognize and imbibe the values/message at the end of the lesson – what goes around comes back around/ good deeds beget good deeds.

Knowledge about million & millionaire: (4 – 5 minutes)

Teacher: Have you watched Mr.Amitabh Bachchan’s show – ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati?’ Student:Yes Teacher: What is the English equivalent of Crore? Student: A hundred lakhs

Teacher: How many lakhs make one million? Student: Ten lakhs

Teacher: shows pictures of Indian millionaires and asks students to identify the common traits among those personalities Student: They are all pictures of millionaires.

Teacher: Can you tell me the lifestyle of a millionaire? Student: Millionaires have expensive possessions, they make public appearances, etc. Student: Names of different millionaires within and outside the country.

Teacher: Who are some of the millionaires you know apart from the personalities shown? Students: write

Teacher: Write down three ways you would spend one million rupees. Students: write.

Statement of Aim: Today, we will read, enjoy and understand the story – ‘The Model Millionaire’ by Oscar Wilde.

Development:

Information about the author: Oscar Wilde: -16th October 1854 to 30th November 1900 -Irish author, playwright and poet -Best known works: ‘The Happy Prince and Other Tales’ & ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’.

Expected Learning Outcome: Students learn about the author and the place where the story is set - England.

Teacher: Shows a chart asking students to identify facts about England. Eg: Flag, languages, currency, famous authors or England, Capital city, festivals, religions.

Students: Stick pictures provided by the teacher on charts. Check the pictures and state facts about England.

Statement of Aim: Today, we will read and enjoy the lesson; ‘The Model Millionaire’ by Oscar Wilde.

Content Analysis Teaching of vocabulary: 1.Prosaic: (adjective) [proh-zey-ik] commonplace or dull; matter-of-fact or unimaginative.

2.Fascinating: (adjective) [fas-uh-ney-ting] of great interest or attraction; enchanting; charming; captivating

3.Profile: (noun) (proh-fahyl) the outline or contour of the human face, especially the face viewed from one side

4.Accomplishment: (noun) [uh-kom-plish-muh nt] an act or instance of carrying into effect; fulfillment

5.Ineffectual: (adjective) [in-i-fek-choo-uh l] not effectual; without satisfactory or decisive effect, powerless

Expected Learning Outcome: Students understand the meaning of the word and apply them in their own sentences

Teacher introduces the words in the relevant context Prosaic: Asha’s prosaic essays made the teacher award her an average grade in English Language test. Fascinating: The guide told the travelers fascinating stories as he walked them across the museum. Profile: The profile of the beggar’s face spoke volumes about how much he had starved. Accomplishment: The Indian cricket team’s accomplishment in winning the World Cup was written about in all the newspapers. Ineffectual: The poor are often made to feel ineffectual as they have no strong connections with the rich and powerful politicians.

Students understand the meaning of the words.

Evaluation: Students write one sentence for every word

Model Reading + Students Read aloud + Silent Reading by students (Paragraph 1 to Paragraph 3 Expected Learning Outcome: Students listen to how the lesson is read and learn how to read effectively.

Model Reading Students are silent and listen to the lesson being read.

Teacher: Please read the lesson aloud (Paragraph 1 to Paragraph 3) Students read aloud.

Teacher: Students please read silently. Students: read silently.

Evaluation:Teacher observes, listens to the class reading and corrects students if there are any errors in reading/pronunciation.

Glossary Expected Learning Outcome: Students grasp the meaning of the words and understand them Glossary: Pekoe: type of black tea Souchong: type of black tea Consolation: act of consoling, comforting. Colonel: An officer in the Army. Students make note of the words.

Comprehension Questions: Students learn to identify characters of the lesson and answer short questions 1)Identify the protagonist of the story. Answer 1: The Protagonist of the story is Hughie Erskine.

2)Mention three physical traits of Hughie Erskine. Answer 2: Hughie Erskine had a clear-cut profile, he was good looking and had grey eyes and crisp brown hair.

3)Describe three other facts mentioned about his nature. Answer 3: Hughie Erskine was neither brilliant nor ill-natured. He was popular with men and women and had every accomplishment except that of making money.

4)Whom was Hughie in love with and what was her father’s objection? Answer 4: Hughie was in love with Colonel Merton’s daughter; Laura Merton. Though the colonel was very fond of Hughie, he objected to their engagement because he first wanted Hughie to have ten thousand pounds of his own and only then se said that he would consider their engagement.

Concluding Statement: So today we have read the lesson, ‘The Model Millionaire’ from Paragraph 1 to Paragraph 3. In the next class, we will continue the lesson.

Recapitulation: Recollect three points about the author Where was the story set? Who is the protagonist? What is his financial background?

Black Board Summary: Mind Map

Home Assignment: 1)Make your own sentences for the five words learnt in vocabulary today. (prosaic, fascinating, profile, accomplishment and ineffectual) 2)Read Paragraph 1 to 3 and describe Hughie Erskine in your own words.