Notes of Lesson for the 9th-English February the second week- The Stick-together Families (Poem)

Standard     : IX,

Topic          : The Stick-together Families,

DATE             : 06.02.2023 to  10..02.2023

Theme        : “Families should stick together and support each other through both good times and difficult times. ”

Learning Outcomes:

E- 902 : Listening & Speaking-Listens to and discusses literary/non-literary inputs in varied contexts to infer, interpret, and appreciate.

E-909: Writes short answers/paragraphs ,reports using appropriate vocabulary and grammar on a given  theme.

E-906 : Speaking Reads aloud and recites poems with proper pronunciation, stress and intonation.

Reads textual/non textual poems aloud with understanding

Competency

• To enhance the vocabulary.

• To enable the learners to extrapolate from the given text

• To enable the students to share their personal experiences

• They can explain the poem with simple words.

• To obtain the theme of the poem.

TLM

▪ Videos, PPT, Online resources and images

Motivation and Introduction:

When introducing the poem, The Teacher could also provide some context and background information on the importance of family unity and support. For example, The Teacher could discuss the role that family plays in our lives, and the many ways in which family members support and help each other.

Finally, you could encourage students to think about their own families and the important relationships they have with their family members. By doing so, you can help students connect with the poem on a personal level and appreciate its message of family unity and support even more.

Guided Reading:

The Teacher reads the poem with proper stress, pause and intonation. Students listen silently at the first time. Second time they repeat after teacher.

Assign students to read the poem either individually or in small groups. Encourage them to take notes and to highlight any important ideas or phrases that stand out to them.

The Teacher’s activity:

Before explaining this poem, the teacher also explains the new words with the help of chart. The teacher explains the lesson in simple words through video.

The Student’s activity:

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

Presentation:

• The poem "The Stick-together Families" is a celebration of the bond and support that exist within families. The poem emphasizes the idea that families should stick together and support each other through both good times and difficult times.

• The poem may describe the many ways in which family members support and help each other, such as through love, comfort, and encouragement.

• The poem may use figurative language, such as metaphors and similes, to describe the strength and resilience of family bonds.

• The poem may also include descriptions of the emotional connections between family members, highlighting the love and warmth that exist within a family.

• The overall message of the poem is that families are a source of strength and that by working together and supporting each other, families can overcome any obstacle.

• By emphasizing the importance of family unity and support, the poem inspires readers to appreciate and cherish the relationships they have with their own families.

 

New words:

conventions (n) - a large formal meeting of people who have a similar

interest

shatter (v) - to break suddenly into very small pieces

astray (adv.) - away from the correct path or correct way of doing

something

mirth (n) - laughter, humour or happiness

comrade (n) - a friend

 

Reinforcement:

Role-play: Have students act out a scenario in which a family is facing a challenge and must work together to overcome it. This activity will help students understand the importance of family unity and support in real-life situations.

Evaluation:

LOT

• In what ways does the poem suggest that families are important sources of support?

 

• How does the poem describe the emotional connections between family members?

MOT

• What message does the poem convey about the importance of family unity and support?

• How does the poem reflect the experiences of families in today's world?

 

HOT

• How does the poem inspire readers to appreciate the relationships they have with their own families?

• What insights can the reader gain from reading the poem? How does the poem expand the reader's understanding of the world?

 

Assignment

Write a letter: Have students write a letter to a member of their family, thanking them for their support and expressing appreciation for the relationship. Students can use the poem as inspiration for their writing, incorporating themes and ideas from the poem into their letters.

Writing:

Write a personal reflection: Ask students to write a personal reflection on the theme of family unity and support. Encourage them to think about their own experiences with family and to describe the ways in which their families have supported them. Students can also consider what the poem means to them personally and how it relates to their own lives.

Follow up work:

Family interview: Assign students to conduct an interview with a member of their family, asking questions about the ways in which their family supports one another. Students can share the results of their interviews with the class and use the information gathered to write a reflection on the importance of family unity and support.

Prepared by

Sethuraman Ramalingam, B.T. Asst, (Eng.), M.A., B.Ed.,

Tamil Nadu-IX Standard English Textbook Committee Author,

Model School,

A. Kumaramangalam,

Ulundurpet Edn dt,

Kallakurichi (DT)