Happy English

Unit 3 – Prose – A Prayer to the teacher

LESSON PLAN for the lesson is given at the end of the lesson.

Read the clues, guess the profession and fill in the crossword puzzle.

Across
2. Teacher (Teaches students)
4. Nurse (Helps doctors and patients)
6. Architect (Builds houses according to a plan)
9. Soldier (Protects the country)
10. Conductor (Gives ticket to passengers)

Down

Veterinarian (Gives treatment to animals)
Farmer (Grows crops)
Pilot (Flies an aircraft)
Musician (Plays a musical instrument)
Tailor (Stitches clothes)

 Which is the role of a farmer in society? Discuss and answer. ________________

A farmer plays a crucial role in society by growing the food we eat. They cultivate crops, raise animals, and contribute to the economy by supplying raw materials for food, clothing, and other products. Farmers ensure that the supply chain of agricultural goods runs smoothly, and they are essential for sustaining life and promoting healthy communities. Without farmers, society would face food scarcity and economic instability.

 When you grow up, what do you want to become? Why? ____________________

This is a personal question for each student, so they can reflect on their passions and goals. Some students might want to be doctors to help people, engineers to build solutions, teachers to educate others, or scientists to explore the world. Encourage students to think about their interests, the impact they want to have, and how their chosen profession could contribute to society.

I. Which of these statements do you find in the speech?

Inclusion is essential for us to do well in life. ✔
We should neglect others. ❌
Communicate politely with the less privileged. ✔
Teachers teach us to communicate well. ✔
Effective Communication is inessential to excel in life. ❌

II. Read the statements. Tick  the correct words. You can tick more than one.

1. We should develop the ability to learn from______.

self others books

2. Teachers help me to learn ____________ things .

new bad difficult

3. Teach me to appreciate __________.

nature destruction small creatures

4. We should learn to _________questions.

ask answer discard

1. We should develop the ability to learn from:

✔ self
✔ others
❌ books

Teachers help me to learn ____________ things.

✔ new
❌ bad
✔ difficult

Teach me to appreciate __________.

✔ nature
❌ destruction
✔ small creatures

We should learn to _________ questions.

✔ ask
❌ answer
❌ discard

III. Answer the following questions in a sentence or two.

1. What is inclusion? Why is it important?

Inclusion means considering everyone and everything as part of our own. It is important because without a sense of inclusion, we fail to understand the interconnectedness of life, which can limit our ability to grow and succeed in life.

2. What is good or effective communication ?

Good communication is the ability to express oneself clearly and understand others. It involves speaking, writing, and listening effectively, helping us convey our thoughts and emotions.

3. What should we learn from our teachers?

We should learn essential values like inclusion, effective communication, the ability to ask questions, humility, and how to appreciate the interconnectedness of all things.

4. What kind of learning brings joy to you ?
Learning that allows us to understand the process of learning itself, and enables us to learn new things from diverse sources, brings joy. It’s about learning in a way that sparks curiosity and growth.

5. In what ways are we doing injustice to nature ?

We are causing injustice to nature by using fertilizers and pesticides indiscriminately, cutting down trees, contributing to pollution, and engaging in consumerism that leads to urban decay.

6. What do you need to learn to live a good life in this world?

To live a good life, we need to learn the values of inclusion, effective communication, the ability to question, humility, and an appreciation for nature and diversity.

7. How does the ability to question help us?

The ability to question helps us think critically, seek answers, and improve the world around us. It also encourages accountability and the pursuit of truth, making us active learners and responsible individuals.

8. What do you think are the two most important lessons that the speaker mentions?
The two most important lessons are:

The power of inclusion, where we learn to care for all and not just our immediate surroundings.
The ability to ask questions, which empowers us to seek the truth and improve ourselves and society.

IV. Answer the following questions in detail.

1. What are the skills / values a teacher should teach their students to live in this competitive world?

Teachers should teach their students the following skills and values:

Inclusion: Understanding the importance of inclusiveness in both personal and social aspects of life.
Communication: The ability to express thoughts, feelings, and ideas clearly and effectively.
Critical Thinking: Encouraging students to question everything and think critically to find solutions.
Humility: Appreciating that success is not just about individual effort but about collective well-being.
Sustainability: Understanding the interconnectedness of nature and society, and acting responsibly toward the environment.
Adaptability: Learning how to learn and adapt to new and challenging situations.

2. What kind of a life do you want to lead in this world?

(This is a personal response for the student.)

I would like to lead a life where I am responsible for my actions, care for the environment, and contribute positively to society. I want to be someone who practices inclusion, communicates effectively, and lives with humility and respect for others.

Prefix and Suffix

A. Match the suitable prefix and suffix to create new words of your own.

One has been done for you.

S.No.	Root word	Prefix/Suffix	New word
1.	form	con	conform
2.	patriot	in	unpatriot
3.	diverse	ity	diversity
4.	slaved	ism	slavery
5.	animate	ness	animateness
6.	consumer	en	consumeren
7.	naked	ism	nakedism

B. Refer to your dictionary. Add a prefix or suffix to the following words and find their antonyms.

1. privileged -

2. animate -

3. discriminate -

4. empty -

5. communicate -

6. learn –

Word	Antonym (with prefix/suffix)
privileged	underprivileged (prefix: un-)
animate	inanimate (prefix: in-)
discriminate	indiscriminate (prefix: in-)
empty	non-empty (suffix: non)
communicate	miscommunicate (prefix: mis-)
learn	unlearn (prefix: un-)

C. Listen to the story and fi ll in the blanks by selecting the right option.

The Tale of The Pencil

Raj was upset because he had done poorly in his English test. His grandmother sat

with him and gave him a pencil. A puzzled Raj looked at his grandma and said he didn’t

deserve a pencil after his performance in the test. His grandma explained, ‘You can learn

a great many things from this pencil because it is just like you. It experiences a painful

sharpening, just the way you have experienced the pain of not doing well in your test.

However, it will help you be a better student. Just as all the good that comes from the

pencil is from within itself, you will also find the strength to overcome this hurdle. And

finally, just as this pencil will make its mark on any surface, you too shall leave your

mark on anything you choose to.’ Raj was immediately consoled and promised himself

that he would do better in future.

Moral of The Story

We all have the strength to be who we wish to be.

1. Raj was upset as he had done (well/poorly) in his English test.

2. His grandmother gave him a . (pen/pencil)

3. Granny compared (Raj/Ravi) with the pencil.

4. R aj’s pain of not doing well in his test was compared with of pencils.

(sharpening/writing)

5. Raj understood that failures are stepping stones to (success/climbing)

1. Raj was upset as he had done (poorly) in his English test.

2. His grandmother gave him a (pencil).

3. Granny compared (Raj) with the pencil.

4. Raj’s pain of not doing well in his test was compared with (sharpening) of pencils.

5. Raj understood that failures are stepping stones to (success).

1. The child is standing between the two open boxes.

2. The child is peeking out of the box.

3. The child is crawling into the box.

4. The child is jumping over the box.

5. The child is sitting in the box.

6. The child is reaching under the box.

E. Look at the pictures. Pick out the right preposition and fill in the speech bubbles given below.

(between ,down ,from ,onto ,inside ,on ,in front of ,over)

Picture Description	Preposition
Girl jumping over a box (top left)	over
Girl standing on a box (top right)	on
Girl jumping onto a box (middle left)	onto
Boy jumping down from a box (middle center)	down
Girl sitting inside a box (middle right)	inside
Girl standing in front of a box (bottom left)	in front of
Boy sitting between two parts of a box (bottom right)	between

F. Read the following sentences carefully and underline the preposition.

1. Julian placed her lunchbox inside her bag.

2. Vinothini left the house before sunrise.

3. Ben saw Daisy playing across the road.

4. Hema keeps all her teddy bears on top of her wardrobe.

5. Divya hid the sweets behind her back.

6. Sudha fell over during the basketball match.

7. Madhusudhan checked to see if his keys go into had fallen underneath his chair.

8. Mrs Meena asked the children to her classroom.

9. After lunch, the children were allowed to play.

10. Saravanan climbed onto the horse.

G. Complete the following sentences using appropriate prepositions.

1. Is your mother …………………. home?

a) in b) at c) on

2. There is unity in diversity ………………… the people.

a) among b) between c) within

3. He discussed the problem …………………. his parents.

a) with b) to c) for

4. Lithisha was praised ……………….. her father.

a) with b) for c) by

5. Can you finish the work ………………….. tomorrow?

a) by b) in c) within

6. He has been absent ………………….. last week.

a) since b) for c) by

Is your mother at home?
There is unity in diversity among the people.
He discussed the problem with his parents.
Lithisha was praised by her father.
Can you finish the work by tomorrow?
He has been absent since last week.

H. Fill in the blanks using suitable prepositions from the box. Some options can be used more than once.

(Box: across, with, on, to, by, since, from, about, into, at, during)

What do you do at weekends?
I am going to my village on Sunday.
I haven’t met my friends since December.
Run across the street and get me the ribbon.
He told me in detail about the incident.
This picture was drawn by the girl with charcoal.
The car was travelling at a great speed.
The ball fell into the lake.
There is a bridge across the river.
The conference will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

I. Fill up the blanks using suitable prepositions on your own.

1. The soldier climbed onto a horse and rode away.

2. They have been here for a long time.

3. Kumaravel has lived in this city since 2012.

4. The paper was published in an International journal.

5. When will you return to home?

6. One of the four students wrote the answers correctly.

7. This fruit is from the Mexican capital.

8. The head office is in Nungambakkam. It is on College Road. As you go from the station, the office is on the right side.

9. The sailors were taken into the forest and made to walk for 10 miles.

10. The girl standing in front of me was sneezing.

J. Fill in the value trees with the best qualities you like to follow in your life from the given list. Write a few lines about your favourite quality in the box.

(Sample Best Qualities to fill in the tree):

Honest
Kind
Courageous
Respect
Positive
Compassionate
Diligence
Dependability
Helpful
Self-control

Now, writing about your favourite quality:

My favourite quality is "Honesty".
Honesty means telling the truth and being sincere in everything I do.
It helps me gain trust and respect from others.
I believe that being honest makes a person strong, responsible, and respected in society.

K. Fill in the template given for limerick.

There once was a (8 syllable)

__________________________________(8 syllable)

__________________________________ (5 syllable)

__________________________________ (8 syllable)

Limerick:

There once was a cat from Peru,
Who dreamt of eating a shoe.
It chewed it all night,
With great delight,
Then said, "Now I'll try something new!"

Now filling your template:

Template:

There once was a cat from Peru (8 syllables)
Who dreamt of eating a shoe (8 syllables)
It chewed it all night (5 syllables)
With great delight (5 syllables)
Then said, "Now I'll try something new!" (8 syllables)

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Lesson Plan: "A Prayer to the Teacher" (Term I Unit 3 Prose)

1. Learning Objectives

The teacher will understand the importance of teaching core values such as inclusion, communication, lifelong learning, environmental awareness, questioning, humility, silence, and a global perspective.
The teacher will be able to identify ways to integrate moral, ethical, and practical skills into daily teaching.

2. Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to recognize the significance of values like inclusion, communication, and tolerance in their daily lives.
Students will demonstrate the ability to connect the lessons learned with real-life situations, such as respecting others, protecting nature, and learning continuously.

3. Introduction

Ask students:

What qualities do you think a good teacher should have?
Why is it important to include everyone in our activities?
When you see problems in society, do you think it’s okay to ask questions about them?
What do you think we get from nature without having to pay for it?

4. Reading and Understanding

Students will read the lesson aloud, focusing on the speech by Subroto Bagchi.
Discuss and explain key new words from the glossary: inclusion, syllabi, cut throat, less privileged, animate, fend, critical, indiscriminate, consumerism, destruction, engulf, scavenger bird, perch, enslaved, commercial, contemplate, bigotry, illuminated.

5. Mind Map

Core Value	Example from Lesson	Real-life Application
Inclusion	Including maid’s hunger, neighbour’s child	Share with all, respect everyone
Communication	Conveying feelings, not just impressing	Speak honestly, listen actively
Lifelong Learning	Learning to learn, not just to know	Stay curious, adapt to changes
Environmental Care	Impact of actions on nature	Protect environment, reuse, recycle
Questioning	Power to question, seeking truth	Ask why, be responsible
Humility/Silence	Value of silence, power within	Reflect, respect others’ opinions
Global View	No barriers, no foreigners	Acceptance, kindness to all

6. Consolidation and Presentation

Sum up the lesson:

The lesson urges teachers to teach values beyond academics: inclusion, communication, lifelong learning, environmental protection, logical questioning, humility, and a broad human outlook.
It inspires students to live purposefully and compassionately in a connected world.

7. Reinforcement

Teacher provides additional insights:

Real stories about inclusion from school or community.
Examples of positive changes through good communication or questioning.
Discussing global issues, such as environmental care, that relate to their daily lives.

8. Evaluation

a) Lower order thinking question:

What does the word ‘inclusion’ mean?

b) Middle order thinking question:

Why does the author say it is important to communicate, not just impress?

c) Higher order thinking question:

How can the lessons from this prose help you create a better society? Give examples.

9. Remedial Teaching

For slow learners:

Use simple stories and illustrations to explain each value.
Create group activities to act out values like inclusion and communication.
Allow peer mentoring and simplify vocabulary and sentences.

10. Writing