Lesson Plan
Class: 8 (Samacheer Kalvi English)
Term I – Unit 3 – Drama: Old Man River
Author: Dorothy Deming
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.
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.
3. Introduction
The teacher may ask the following questions:
Have you ever seen or experienced heavy rain or floods?
What will you do if your area is affected by a flood?
Whom should we contact during natural disasters?
Why should we help people during emergencies?
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.
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.
5. Mind Map
OLD MAN RIVER
│
─────────────────┼────────────────
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Heavy Rain
│
River Floods
│
┌───────────────┼───────────────┐
│ │ │
Family Trapped Jim Helps Sara in Danger
│ │ │
└───────────────┼───────────────┘
│
Red Cross Rescue Team
│
Safety & First Aid Given
│
Happy Ending
│
Courage • Teamwork • Preparedness • Humanity
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.
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.
8. Evaluation
A. Lower Order Thinking Skills (LOTS)
Why was the river rising?
Who rescued Sara from the playhouse?
Which organization rescued the children?
B. Middle Order Thinking Skills (MOTS)
Why did Jim ask everyone to collect water and food?
How did the Red Cross nurse help Sara?
Why did Jim remain calm throughout the emergency?
C. Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS)
If you were Jim, what additional safety measures would you have taken?
Why is teamwork important during natural disasters?
How can students help their community during emergencies?
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.
10. Writing Activity
Choose any one.
Write a paragraph (100 words) on "How to Stay Safe During a Flood."
Describe the character of Jim Hall.
Write five sentences about the importance of the Red Cross.
Imagine you were Amy. Write a diary entry describing the flood experience.
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.
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.
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