Lesson plan: class 9: Unit 1 - Supplementary - The envious neighbour

 

Lesson Plan – Unit 1 Supplementary: The Envious Neighbour (Japanese Folk Tale)

Class: 9
Subject: English
Unit: 1 – Supplementary
Lesson: The Envious Neighbour
Duration: 45–60 Minutes

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1. Learning Objectives

The teacher expects the students to:

1. Read and understand the Japanese folk tale.

2. Learn new vocabulary and their meanings.

3. Identify the characters and sequence of events in the story.

4. Understand the values of kindness, honesty, generosity, and contentment.

5. Differentiate between good qualities and bad qualities.

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2. Learning Outcomes

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

1. Explain the story in their own words.

2. Identify the consequences of greed and envy.

3. Practice kindness and generosity in daily life.

4. Appreciate honesty and good behaviour.

5. Apply the moral values learned from the story in real-life situations.

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3. Introduction

The teacher asks the following questions:

1. Do you have a pet animal at home? How do you take care of it?

2. How do you feel when someone gets something good?

3. Is it good to be jealous of others? Why?

4. What happens when people are greedy?

After the discussion, the teacher introduces the lesson "The Envious Neighbour."

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4. Reading and Understanding

New Words and Meanings

Word	Meaning
tit-bit	a small piece of tasty food
wagging	moving quickly from side to side
covetous	desiring something that belongs to another
obliged	morally bound to do something
mortar	a bowl used for crushing substances
withered	dried up and shrivelled

Activity

• Teacher reads the story aloud.

• Students read the lesson silently and aloud.

• Teacher explains difficult words and expressions.

• Students identify the main characters and important events.

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5. Mind Map

                    THE ENVIOUS NEIGHBOUR

                           │
        ┌──────────────────┼──────────────────┐
        │                  │                  │
   Good Couple          Pet Dog         Greedy Couple
        │                  │                  │
   Kind & Honest      Finds Treasure     Envious & Stingy
        │                  │                  │
        └──────► Dog Killed by Greedy Couple ◄──────┘
                           │
                     Dog's Dream
                           │
          ┌────────────────┼────────────────┐
          │                │                │
       Mortar        Magic Ashes       Rewards
          │                │                │
     Rice → Treasure   Trees Bloom     Prince Rewards
                           │
                     Moral Lesson
                           │
             Kindness Wins, Greed Fails

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6. Consolidation and Presentation

Summary of the Lesson

An honest old couple loved and cared for their pet dog. One day the dog helped them find hidden treasure. Their greedy neighbours borrowed the dog hoping to become rich, but when they failed, they killed it. Later, through dreams, the dog guided the good old man to make a magical mortar and later use its ashes to make withered trees blossom. The old man was rewarded by a prince for his good deeds. The greedy neighbours tried to imitate him but failed and were punished. Finally, they realized their mistake and changed their ways. The story teaches that kindness and honesty bring happiness, while greed and jealousy lead to trouble.

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7. Reinforcement

Additional Information

• This story is a traditional Japanese folk tale.

• Folk tales teach moral values and life lessons.

• Many cultures have stories that warn people against greed and envy.

• Kindness towards animals and fellow human beings is an important virtue.

• Sharing and helping others create happiness and harmony in society.

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8. Evaluation

A. Lower Order Thinking Questions (LOT)

1. What pet did the old couple have?

2. What did the dog help the old couple find?

3. Who killed the dog?

B. Middle Order Thinking Questions (MOT)

1. Why did the greedy neighbours borrow the dog?

2. How did the dog help the old man after its death?

3. Why did the prince reward the old man?

C. Higher Order Thinking Questions (HOT)

1. What would have happened if the neighbours had treated the dog kindly?

2. Why is greed considered a bad quality?

3. How can kindness and generosity improve our lives?

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9. Remedial Teaching

Strategies for Slow Learners

1. Explain the story using simple language.

2. Use pictures and flashcards to explain events.

3. Read the story in small sections.

4. Provide vocabulary cards with meanings.

5. Conduct pair-reading activities with peer support.

6. Ask simple oral questions to check understanding.

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10. Writing

Written Activity

Write a paragraph (5–7 sentences) on:

"The Moral of The Envious Neighbour"

OR

"Why We Should Not Be Greedy"

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11. Follow-up

Homework / Assignment

1. Write the character sketch of the good old man.

2. List five good qualities and five bad qualities mentioned in the story.

3. Draw and colour a picture showing the dog helping the old couple.

4. Write the moral of the story in your notebook.

Activity

Role-play the story in groups and present it in the classroom.

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Moral of the Story

"Honesty, kindness, and generosity are always rewarded, whereas greed, envy, and cruelty lead to unhappiness."