Lesson Plan : Class -9 - Unit 3 - Drama - The Old man River

 

Lesson Plan

Class: 8 (Samacheer Kalvi English)

Term I – Unit 3 – Drama: Old Man River

Author: Dorothy Deming

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1. Learning Objectives

The teacher expects the students to:

• understand the plot, characters and setting of the drama.

• identify the importance of courage, cooperation and presence of mind during emergencies.

• develop reading, listening, speaking and dramatic skills.

• enrich vocabulary related to floods and disaster management.

• appreciate the humanitarian services of the Red Cross and Disaster Committee.

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2. Learning Outcomes

At the end of the lesson, students will be able to:

906 reads aloud and recites poems/prose with proper stress, pause, tone, and intonation.
		907 reads with comprehension the given text/materials employing strategies like skimming, scanning, predicting, previewing, reviewing, inferring, and summarising.
		908 reads silently with comprehension and interprets layers of meaning.
		914 reads with understanding information in his environment outside the schools as in hoardings, advertisements, product labels, visiting market place, etc.
		909 writes short answers, paragraphs, reports using appropriate vocabulary and grammar on a given theme.
		925 exhibits in action and practice the values of honesty, cooperation, patriotism, and while speaking and writing on variety of topics.
		920 understands and elicits meanings of the words in different contexts, and by using dictionary, thesaurus, and digital facilities.

• narrate the events of the drama in sequence.

• identify the qualities of responsible citizens during disasters.

• apply disaster preparedness and safety measures in real-life situations.

• work cooperatively and help others during emergencies.

• develop empathy, leadership and social responsibility.

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3. Introduction

The teacher may ask the following questions:

1. Have you ever seen or experienced heavy rain or floods?

2. What will you do if your area is affected by a flood?

3. Whom should we contact during natural disasters?

4. Why should we help people during emergencies?

5. Have you heard about the Red Cross? What services does it provide?

After the interaction, the teacher introduces the lesson "Old Man River", a drama about courage, teamwork and disaster preparedness during a flood.

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4. Reading and Understanding

New Words and Meanings

Word	Meaning
Flood	Overflow of water
Dam	Barrier built across a river
Lantern	Portable lamp
Emergency	Sudden dangerous situation
Disaster	Serious natural or man-made event
Rescue	Save from danger
Courage	Bravery
Terrified	Extremely frightened
First-aid	Immediate medical help
Splint	Support used for a broken bone
Committee	Group formed for a purpose
Shelter	Safe place
Evacuate	Move people to safety
Flashlight	Portable electric torch
Calmness	State of being peaceful

Activity

• Students read the drama aloud.

• Teacher explains difficult words and expressions.

• Students identify the speakers and act out selected dialogues.

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5. Mind Map

                    OLD MAN RIVER
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          ─────────────────┼────────────────
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                     Heavy Rain
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                     River Floods
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          ┌───────────────┼───────────────┐
          │               │               │
      Family Trapped   Jim Helps     Sara in Danger
          │               │               │
          └───────────────┼───────────────┘
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                 Red Cross Rescue Team
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                 Safety & First Aid Given
                           │
                      Happy Ending
                           │
         Courage • Teamwork • Preparedness • Humanity

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6. Consolidation and Presentation

Summary

The drama "Old Man River" tells the story of Amy, Betty, Rose and Jim who are trapped in Amy's house due to continuous heavy rain and flooding. Jim remains calm and wisely organizes everyone to store water, food and emergency supplies. Sara gets stranded in the playhouse and is safely rescued by Jim. Later, the Red Cross Disaster Committee arrives in a boat to rescue them. Sara injures her leg while moving to the attic, but the Red Cross nurse gives her first aid. The drama highlights courage, teamwork, disaster preparedness, leadership and humanitarian service.

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7. Reinforcement

Additional Information

• Floods are among the most common natural disasters.

• The Indian Red Cross Society provides relief during disasters.

• Emergency kits should contain drinking water, food, torch, batteries, medicines and first-aid supplies.

• During floods:

  • Stay calm.

  • Switch off electricity.

  • Move to higher places.

  • Listen to official warnings.

  • Avoid walking or driving through flood water.

• Helping neighbours and working together saves lives during emergencies.

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8. Evaluation

A. Lower Order Thinking Skills (LOTS)

1. Why was the river rising?

2. Who rescued Sara from the playhouse?

3. Which organization rescued the children?

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B. Middle Order Thinking Skills (MOTS)

1. Why did Jim ask everyone to collect water and food?

2. How did the Red Cross nurse help Sara?

3. Why did Jim remain calm throughout the emergency?

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C. Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS)

1. If you were Jim, what additional safety measures would you have taken?

2. Why is teamwork important during natural disasters?

3. How can students help their community during emergencies?

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9. Remedial Teaching

For slow learners, the teacher will:

• explain the drama scene by scene using pictures.

• show videos/images of floods and rescue operations.

• conduct role-play activities.

• teach difficult vocabulary with flashcards.

• provide simplified summaries and guided reading.

• encourage peer learning and group discussion.

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10. Writing Activity

Choose any one.

1. Write a paragraph (100 words) on "How to Stay Safe During a Flood."

2. Describe the character of Jim Hall.

3. Write five sentences about the importance of the Red Cross.

4. Imagine you were Amy. Write a diary entry describing the flood experience.

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11. Follow-up Activity / Homework

Homework

• Prepare an Emergency Safety Kit chart with pictures.

• Collect newspaper reports about recent floods in India.

• Draw a poster on "Flood Safety Rules."

• Learn five emergency helpline numbers and their uses.

• Write five qualities shown by Jim Hall in the drama.

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Values Inculcated

• Courage

• Presence of mind

• Teamwork

• Compassion

• Social responsibility

• Disaster preparedness

• Leadership

• Helping others in need

This lesson plan encourages students not only to understand the drama but also to develop practical disaster-management awareness and humanitarian values that can be applied in everyday life.

Class : 10 FIRST MID TERM TEST 3

 

Class : 10

FIRST MID TERM TEST 

ENGLISH Time Allowed : 1.30 Hours Max. Marks : 50

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PART – I

i) Answer all the questions. ii) Choose the most appropriate answer from the given four alternatives and write the option code and the corresponding answer. (8×1=8)

Choose the appropriate synonym for the italicized words.

1. He scrapped his beak now and again to whet it! a) polish b) sharpen c) cut d) tore

2. The indignant white-haired old man belonged to the house. a) angry b) rejoiced c) exhausted d) agitated

3. We had to anticipate what could be there ahead. a) participate b) find c) foresee d) apprehend

Choose the appropriate antonym for the italicized words.

4. The project is considered essential towards promoting ocean sailing activities. a) wanted b) incredible c) foremost d) inessential

5. The doors were yanked open. a) pulled b) pushed c) wide d) cranked

6. He kept calling plaintively. a) sadly b) anxiously c) happily d) shockingly

7. Choose the correct plural form of 'child' from the following: a) childs b) childish c) childes d) children

8. Complete the following sentence using the most appropriate tense form of the verb given below.

I always ___________ for a walk in the morning. a) goes b) going c) go d) have gone

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PART – II

SECTION – 1

Answer any three of the following questions in a sentence or two. (3×2=6)

9. Why did the seagull fail to fly?
10. What prompted the young seagull to fly finally?
11. Why did Herman and the author slam the doors?
12. How many days did the crew take to complete the expedition?

SECTION – 2

Read the following sets of poetic lines and answer any two of the following. (2×2=4)

13. Let me but live my life from year to year, With forward face and unreluctant soul; a) Whom does the word 'me' refer to? b) What kind of life does the poet want to lead?

14. Strong is she in her faith and beliefs. "Persistence is the key to everything," says she. a) What is she strong about? b) How does she deal with adversities in life?

SECTION – 3

Answer any one of the following. (1×2=2)

15. Rewrite the following sentence in other voice. Please turn on the switch.
16. Punctuate the following. what on earth are you boys doing she demanded

SECTION – 4

17. Answer the following question. (1×2=2)

You are near the school. A stranger asks you to direct him to the nearby ATM. Give instructions to help him.

(Layout note: School is at "You are here", located off Southern Road; 5th Street runs vertically connecting Southern Road to Main Road, where the ATM is marked on the opposite side along Main Road.)

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PART – III

SECTION – 1

Answer any one of the following in a paragraph. (1×5=5)

18. Explain the experience of the young seagull in "His First Flight" written by Liam O'Flaherty.
19. Highlight the factors responsible for the All-Women Indian Navy crew to carry out their expedition.
20. Describe the funny incident that caused the confusion in the house.

SECTION – 2

Answer any one of the following. (1×5=5)

21. Describe the journey of life as depicted in the poem by Henry Van Dyke.

22. What qualities have made women powerful?

23. Read the following stanza and answer the questions given below.

They growl at that and they growl at this; Whatever comes, there is something amiss; And whether their station be high or humble, They are all known by the name of Grumble.

(a) Pick out the rhyming words from the given stanza. (b) Give the rhyme scheme for the given stanza. (c) Identify the figure of speech employed in the first line of the given stanza. (d) Pick out the alliterating words from the given stanza.

24. Paraphrase the following stanza.

A woman is beauty innate, A symbol of power and strength. She puts her life at stake, She's real, she's not fake! The summer of life she's ready to see in spring.

SECTION – 3

Answer any one of the following. (1×5=5)

25. Prepare an attractive advertisement using the hints given below.

Colourful and beautiful toys – Eco-friendly – non-toxic – handy – buy one get one – discount 10% – 54, Nehuruji Road, Madurai.

26. Write a letter to the manager of a famous daily, ordering subscription for your school library.

SECTION – 4

27. Quote from memory. (1×5=5)

A woman is beauty ……… ……………………… see in spring.

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PART – IV

28. Write a paragraph of about 150 words by developing the following hints. (8)

(a) Dr Somu – leaves his pet bird Zigzag with Dr Krishnan – Children excited – Mrs Krishnan irritated – raining fruits – spoils Mrs Krishnan's painting - endless snoring – neighbours call – children feel depressed – Dr Krishnan emails – to stop snoring – reply after a week – zigzag never snores – hardly sleeps – decides to return zigzag to Visu – Zigzag at clinic – start talking – sings - French poetry – calms down children – pin drop silence at clinic – Dr Krishnan finds truth about zigzag – call from Mrs Krishnan – Spoilt art sold for Rs.5000 – She offers to keep zigzag for – another week – Dr Krishnan readily agrees –

(OR)

(b) Many years ago – China – the emperor ordered – one man from family – join army – Mulan heard – told father – she joins army – father objected – she is a girl – Mulan – wore fathers robes – cuts her hair – convinced father – she has learnt Kung fu – no one will find - she is a girl. Mulan left - village - fought bravely - war - given top position – very soon – fever swept the army – Mulan sick – doctor examines – finds the truth – spreads the news in the army – everyone objects – to follow a girl leader – Mulan stood tall – gave command – soldiers – followed her – attacked enemies – won the battle – Emperor glad – offered Mulan positions – court – Mulan refused – went back – village – royal gifts.

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