Notes of Lesson for the 8th-English February the 2nd week- Jack and the Beanstalk (Play)

Standard     : VIII,

Topic          : Jack and the Beanstalk,

DATE             : 06.02.2023 to  10..02.2023

Theme        : ‘The power of determination and cleverness in overcoming obstacles.’

Page no      : 216 to 218.

Learning Outcomes:

E-801: Responds to instructions/ announcements in school and public places viz., Railway Station, Market, airport, cinema hall, etc.

E-806: Encourage students to practice 2 minutes speech.

E-818: Refers dictionary, thesaurus and Encyclopedia while reading /writing.

Competency :

• Develops skill of writing stories.

• Engages in conversation with family and friends.

• Promote reading and vocabulary skills.

Introduction :

• Ever heard of magical stories?

• Who's your favorite magician?

• Do you have a ghost you know?

 

Guided Reading:

The teacher reads the Play with proper stress, pause and intonation. Students listen silently at the first time. Second time they repeat after the teacher. They read in small groups.

The Teacher’s activity:

Before explaining this Prose, the teacher also explains the new words with the help of chart. The teacher explains the drama in simple words through online resources and video.

The Student’s activity:

Volunteer students to briefly explain the content explained by the teacher in front of other students.

Concept Map:

Consolidation and Presentation: (Write in Hints mode)

• Climbing the beanstalk, Jack encounters a giant who lives at the top of the stalk.

• The giant is in possession of a harp, a goose that lays golden eggs, and a bag of gold. Jack steals the harp and the bag of gold, narrowly escaping the giant each time.

• Eventually, Jack confronts the giant and slays him, cutting down the beanstalk and freeing himself and his family from the giant's tyranny. With the treasure he acquired from the giant, Jack and his family live happily ever after.

 

• The story of "Jack and the Beanstalk" is a tale of determination, cleverness, and bravery in the face of adversity, and the triumph of good over evil. ▪

Reinforcement:

Act it out: Have students act out scenes from "Jack and the Beanstalk" in a class play. This can help students to gain a deeper understanding of the characters and events of the story.

▪ Write a different ending: Challenge students to write a new ending to "Jack and the Beanstalk". Ask them to consider what would happen if Jack didn't slay the giant or if he took a different approach to the situation.

 

Evaluation:

LOT

• How does the story of "Jack and the Beanstalk" reflect cultural values and beliefs?

 

MOT

• What does the story of "Jack and the Beanstalk" say about the importance of determination and cleverness?

 

HOT

• What do the magic beans and the beanstalk symbolize in the story of "Jack and the Beanstalk"?

• How does Jack's character change throughout the story of "Jack and the Beanstalk"?

 

Remedial Teaching:

Read-aloud: Read the story of "Jack and the Beanstalk" aloud to the students, pausing to ask questions and clarify confusing points. Encourage students to follow along in their own copies of the text and ask them to summarize what they have read so far.

Writing:

Write a letter from the giant: Ask students to write a letter from the giant, explaining why he was so angry with Jack and what he learned from their encounter.

Follow up work:

Write a character analysis: Have students write a character analysis of Jack and the giant. Ask them to consider what each character represents and what traits they embody.

Prepared by:

Sethuraman Ramalingam, BT Asst, (Eng.), MA., B.Ed.,

Tamil Nadu-IX Standard English Textbook Committee Author,

Model School,

A.Kumaramangalam,

Ulundurpet Edn dt,

Kallakurichi (DT)