Notes of Lesson for the 9th-English the February the 3rd week

 

 

Standard    : IX,

Topic          : The Christmas Truce,

Page           : 170,

Theme        : “Peace, humanity, and brotherhood...” “Never wage a war but peace”.

Learning Outcomes:

E-901: Listens to announcements, reads aloud texts, audio /video for information, gist and details; responds by answering accordingly Listens and reads to gather information and answers questions.

E-902: listens to and discusses literary / non literary inputs in varied contexts to infer, interpret and  appreciate.

E-905: listens to and speaks on a variety of verbal inputs viz. debate, speech, group discussion, power point  presentation, radio show, interview, mock parliament etc.

 

Competency

• Read short stories and other longer, standard, literary pieces.

• They can explain a story with simple words.

• Engages in conversation with family and friends.

• Responds to different kinds of instructions in varied contexts.

• Read literary books in English, interpret, evaluate and respond to the characters, plot and setting.

 

TLM

▪ Videos, PPT, Online resources and images.

▪ News paper articles about sports and games.

 

Motivation and Introduction:

• Have you ever heard of a time when enemies put aside their differences to come together and celebrate?

• What do you think would happen if soldiers on opposite sides of a war put down their weapons and celebrated a holiday together?

• How do you think the soldiers felt when they realized they could take a break from fighting and come together to celebrate Christmas?

• Have you ever experienced a moment of peace or friendship during a time of conflict? How did it make you feel?

 

Guided Reading:

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

 

The Teacher’s activity:

Discussion: Begin by asking students to brainstorm what they know about the First World War and the Christmas Truce. Encourage students to share their ideas and ask follow-up questions to further their understanding.

Reading Comprehension: Provide students with a brief summary of the Christmas Truce and ask them to read it together as a class. Afterward, ask comprehension questions to assess their understanding of the events.

 

The Student’s activity:

Role Play:

Divide the class into small groups and ask each group to act out a scene from the Christmas Truce, using their own words. Encourage them to think about what they would say or do if they were in the soldiers' shoes.

 

Art Project:

Ask students to create a poster or mural that illustrates the events of the Christmas Truce. Encourage them to be creative and use bright colors to represent the joy and peace of the moment.

 

Presentation:

• " The German and British troops celebrated Christmas together during a temporary cessation of world war I. It is called Christmas Truce. On a clear morning 100 years, thousands of British soldiers laid down their rifles, stepped out their trenches, and spent Christmas mingling with their German enemies along the western front.

 

• The next morning in some places, German soldiers emerged from their trenches calling out “Merry Christmas” in English. Allied soldiers came out wearily to greet them. In others, Germans held up signs reading “You no shoot, we no shoot”. Over the course of the day, troops exchanged gifts of food, buttons, and hats.

 

• The Christmas truce also allowed both sides to finally bury their dead comrades whose bodies had lain for weeks on “no man’s land,” the ground between opposing trenches. The British and German army soccer teams played a friendly match.

 

• The incident speaks to the fact that at its heart it symbolizes a very human desire for peace, no matter how fleeting. Still the truce has been remembered as a testament to the power of hope and humanity in a truly dark hour of history.

 

New words

truce (n) - an agreement to stop fighting or arguing for a period of time

dugout (n) - a trench that is dug and roofed over as a shelter for troops

carols (n) - a religious folk song or popular hymn, particularly one associated

with Christmas.

trenches (n) - a long, narrow ditch

maim (v) - injure or wound seriously and leave permanent damage to body

or parts

splatter (n) - a small quantity of something moist or liquid

slog (v) - work hard over a period of time

muck (n) - dirt, rubbish, or waste matter.

stumble (v) - trip or momentarily lose one's balance; almost fall

bewilderment (n) - a feeling of being perplexed and confused.

 

Reinforcement:

Reflection:

 Provide students with a reflection prompt, such as "What did you learn about the Christmas Truce that you did not know before?" Encourage them to share their thoughts with a partner or the class.

Class Discussion: Encourage students to share their thoughts on what the Christmas Truce can teach us about the power of peace and the importance of putting aside differences.

Evaluation:

LOT

How effective was the Christmas Truce in bringing about peace during the First World War? What could have been done differently to make it more successful?

MOT

Analyze: Why do you think the soldiers on both sides were able to put aside their differences and come together to celebrate Christmas? What role did music and song play in the truce?

HOT

Evaluate: What was the impact of the Christmas Truce on the soldiers and the war itself? Was it a turning point in the conflict, or simply a momentary pause in the fighting? Why do you think it has been remembered and celebrated for so long?

Assignment

Diary Entry:

 Have students imagine they were one of the soldiers participating in the Christmas Truce. Have them write a diary entry describing their experiences and thoughts during this historic event.

 

Writing:

News Report:

 Have students create a news report about the Christmas Truce, as if they were reporters covering the events as they happened. They should include interviews with soldiers, descriptions of the events, and analysis of the impact of the truce on the war.

Follow up work:

Community Service:

 Encourage students to engage in community service activities that promote peace and understanding, such as volunteering at a local peace center, organizing a peace rally, or participating in a peace walk. They can reflect on the importance of peace and what they can do to make a difference in their own communities.

 

Prepared by

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

Tamil Nadu-IX Standard English Textbook Committee Author,

Model School,

A. Kumaramangalam,

Ulundurpet Edn dt,

Kallakurichi (DT)