Lesson Plan
Class: 8
Subject: English
Topic: Making Life Worth While
Poet: George Eliot
1. Learning Objectives
The teacher expects the students to:
Read the poem with proper pronunciation and expression.
Understand the central idea and theme of the poem.
Learn the meanings of new words and poetic expressions.
Appreciate the importance of kindness, courage, faith, and positive thinking.
Develop moral values and empathy towards others.
Improve reading, speaking, and writing skills through the poem.
2. Learning Outcomes
At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to:
808 - reads poems and expresses opinions about them.
812 - interprets quotations, sayings and proverbs.
821 - writes a coherent and meaningful paragraph through the process of drafting, revising, editing and finalising.
Explain the meaning of the poem in their own words.
Identify the values of kindness, courage, faith, and hope.
Apply these values in their day-to-day life.
Share positive thoughts and encourage others during difficult situations.
Develop good character by helping others and spreading happiness.
3. Introduction
The teacher begins the lesson by asking the following questions:
Have you ever helped someone who was feeling sad?
How do you feel after doing a good deed?
Can one kind word make a person happy?
Why should we encourage others during difficult times?
What makes life meaningful and worthwhile?
The teacher connects the students' responses with the poem and introduces the title "Making Life Worth While."
4. Reading and Understanding
Reading Activity
The teacher reads the poem aloud with correct pronunciation and rhythm.
Students repeat after the teacher.
Individual students read the poem.
The teacher explains each stanza with suitable examples.
New Words and Meanings
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Soul | Spirit; inner self |
| Touches | Influences or affects |
| Slightest | Very small |
| Contact | Connection |
| Grace | Kindness; blessing |
| Kindly | In a caring manner |
| Aspiration | Hope or ambition |
| Courage | Bravery |
| Darkening | Becoming gloomy or difficult |
| Gleam | A small ray of light |
| Faith | Strong belief or trust |
| Brave | Face fear with confidence |
| Ills | Problems or sufferings |
| Heritage | Valuable gift or inheritance |
5. Mind Map
MAKING LIFE WORTH WHILE
│
┌──────────────┬───────────────┬───────────────┐
│ │ │
Kindness Courage Faith & Hope
│ │ │
Help Others Face Problems Believe in Better Days
│ │ │
└──────────────┼───────────────┘
│
Positive Influence on Others
│
▼
Life Becomes Meaningful & Worthwhile
6. Consolidation and Presentation (Summary)
The poem teaches that every person should leave a positive impact on others. Even a small act of kindness, a few encouraging words, courage during difficult times, and faith in better days can change someone's life. By helping others and spreading hope and happiness, we make our own life meaningful and worthwhile. The poem encourages us to become a source of goodness and inspiration to everyone we meet.
7. Reinforcement
The teacher provides additional information:
George Eliot was the pen name of Mary Ann Evans, a famous English novelist and poet. Mary Ann Evans
Small acts of kindness can make a great difference in people's lives.
Encouraging words improve confidence and self-esteem.
Faith and hope help us overcome difficult situations.
Good deeds create a happier and more peaceful society.
Students can practice kindness by helping classmates, respecting elders, and caring for nature.
8. Evaluation
A. Lower Order Thinking Questions (LOTS)
Who is the poet of the poem?
What should every soul give to another?
What does the poet say can make life worthwhile?
B. Middle Order Thinking Questions (MOTS)
Why does the poet emphasize kindness?
How can courage help us during difficult times?
Explain the meaning of "One gleam of faith."
C. Higher Order Thinking Questions (HOTS)
If everyone followed the message of this poem, how would society change?
Describe an incident where a small act of kindness changed someone's life.
What positive influence would you like to leave on others?
9. Remedial Teaching
For slow learners, the teacher will:
Explain the poem line by line in simple language.
Teach difficult words using pictures and examples.
Conduct pair reading and guided reading activities.
Use role play to demonstrate acts of kindness.
Provide short notes and simple worksheets.
Encourage students to answer oral questions before writing.
10. Writing Activity
The teacher asks the students to complete any one of the following:
Write 10 sentences on "How can I make someone's life worthwhile?"
Write about one act of kindness you have done or witnessed.
Prepare a Kindness Pledge using five positive sentences.
Write the moral of the poem in your own words.
11. Follow-up Activity (Homework/Assignment)
Homework
Memorize the poem.
Learn the meanings of the new words.
Write the summary of the poem in your own words.
Assignment
Prepare a "Kindness Tree" chart. Write five acts of kindness on paper leaves and paste them on the tree.
Classroom Activity
For one week, perform one act of kindness every day and maintain a Kindness Diary, recording what you did and how it made others feel.
Moral of the Poem
Even the smallest act of kindness, courage, and hope can brighten another person's life and make our own life truly worthwhile.
