Lesson Plan
Class: 8
Subject: English
Unit 3 – Supplementary
Lesson: The Three Questions
Author: Leo Tolstoy
1. Learning Objectives
The teacher expects the students to:
Read the lesson fluently with correct pronunciation and intonation.
Understand the theme and moral of the story.
Learn the meanings of new words and expressions.
Identify the three important questions raised by the king.
Appreciate the values of kindness, forgiveness, wisdom, and helping others.
Develop reading, speaking, thinking, and writing skills.
2. Learning Outcomes
At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to:
813 - reads textual/non-textual materials in English/Braille with comprehension.
814 - identifies details, characters, main idea and sequence of ideas and events while reading.
817 - reads a variety of texts for pleasure e.g. adventure stories and science fiction,fairy tales, also non-fiction articles, narratives, travelogues, biographies, etc. (extensive reading)
Explain the story in their own words.
Identify the answers to the king's three questions.
Apply the values of living in the present, helping others, and forgiving people in their daily life.
Develop decision-making and critical thinking skills.
Practise kindness and empathy towards others.
3. Introduction
The teacher begins the lesson by asking the following questions:
Have you ever wondered whether you made a decision at the right time?
Who do you usually seek advice from when you have a problem?
What do you think is the most important thing in life?
Have you ever helped someone without expecting anything in return?
Do you think forgiveness is greater than revenge? Why?
The teacher introduces the lesson by saying:
"Today we are going to read an interesting story about a king who searched for the answers to three important questions. These answers changed his life forever."
4. Reading and Understanding
Reading Activity
The teacher reads the lesson aloud with proper pronunciation and expression.
Students listen carefully and repeat difficult words.
Students read the lesson paragraph by paragraph.
The teacher explains the lesson with suitable examples.
New Words and Meanings
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Undertake | Begin or start doing something |
| Proclaimed | Announced publicly |
| Reward | Prize or gift |
| Hermit | A person who lives alone for religious or peaceful reasons |
| Frail | Weak and delicate |
| Spade | A tool used for digging |
| Ambush | A surprise attack |
| Wounded | Injured |
| Forgiveness | The act of pardoning someone |
| Restore | Give back |
| Sowing | Planting seeds |
| Wisdom | Good judgement and knowledge |
| Faithful | Loyal and trustworthy |
5. Mind Map
THE THREE QUESTIONS
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The King The Hermit Wounded Man
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Three Questions Silent Wisdom Enemy becomes Friend
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Answers to the Questions
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Right Time Right Person Right Work
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NOW Person with You Do Good
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Kindness • Wisdom • Forgiveness
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Moral: Live in the Present
6. Consolidation and Presentation (Summary)
A king wanted to know the answers to three important questions: the right time to begin a task, the right people to listen to, and the most important thing to do. Many learned men failed to satisfy him, so he visited a wise hermit. Instead of answering directly, the hermit allowed the king to learn through experience. The king helped the hermit by digging the garden and later saved the life of a wounded man who had planned to kill him. The wounded man repented, sought forgiveness, and became the king's loyal friend.
Finally, the hermit explained that the most important time is now, the most important person is the one with whom we are at present, and the most important work is to do good to that person. The story teaches us to live in the present, help others, and practise kindness and forgiveness.
7. Reinforcement
The teacher provides additional information:
Leo Tolstoy was one of the greatest Russian writers. His works teach moral values and human compassion.
The story encourages students to focus on the present instead of worrying about the past or future.
Forgiveness can transform enemies into friends.
Every opportunity to help someone should be valued.
Good deeds always bring peace and happiness.
The lesson promotes values such as humility, kindness, empathy, patience, and service.
8. Evaluation
A. Lower Order Thinking Questions (LOTS)
What were the three questions the king wanted to answer?
Whom did the king visit for advice?
What was the most important time according to the hermit?
B. Middle Order Thinking Questions (MOTS)
Why did the hermit remain silent instead of answering immediately?
How did the king save the wounded man's life?
Why did the wounded man ask for the king's forgiveness?
C. Higher Order Thinking Questions (HOTS)
How can the hermit's advice help you make better decisions in your daily life?
If you were the king, what would you have done differently? Give reasons.
Explain how kindness and forgiveness can change a person's life with a real-life example.
9. Remedial Teaching
For slow learners, the teacher will:
Explain the lesson in simple language.
Narrate the story using pictures and sequence cards.
Teach difficult vocabulary with meanings and examples.
Conduct guided reading and pair-reading activities.
Ask simple oral questions before written exercises.
Provide a short summary and practice worksheet.
Encourage peer learning by pairing slow learners with advanced learners.
10. Writing Activity
The teacher asks the students to complete any one of the following:
Write the answers to the king's three questions in your own words.
Write 10 sentences on "The Importance of Living in the Present."
Describe one incident where helping someone made you feel happy.
Write the moral of the story in your own words.
11. Follow-up (Homework / Assignment / Activity)
Homework
Learn the meanings of the new words.
Write the summary of the lesson in your notebook.
Memorise the three answers given by the hermit.
Assignment
Prepare a chart titled "Three Golden Lessons for Life" and illustrate:
The Right Time – Now
The Right Person – The One Before You
The Right Work – Do Good
Classroom Activity
Conduct a role-play of The King, the Hermit, and the Wounded Man, highlighting the importance of kindness, forgiveness, and living in the present.
Moral of the Lesson
The most important time is the present moment, the most important person is the one with us now, and the most important duty is to do good to that person. Kindness, forgiveness, and living in the present make life meaningful.
