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📘 “Lachit Divas”
(Blossom Class 3 – Pages 58–59)
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Transactional Plan Format
Grade: 3
Month:
Subject: English
Week:
Lesson No.:
Lesson: Lachit Divas
Competency:
• Observation and comprehension
• Understanding historical figures
• Speaking and writing sentences
• Developing national pride and values
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Teaching Materials:
• Textbook (Blossom Class 3)
• Poster of Lachit Divas
• Picture of Lachit Borphukan
• Flashcards with words: valour, patriotism, hero, battle
• Two picture cards for “Find the Differences” activity
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Pre-Knowledge Test:
Ask:
• “Have you heard of Lachit Borphukan?”
• “Do you know what we celebrate on 24th November?”
• “What is patriotism?”
• “Why do we respect freedom fighters?”
This activates prior knowledge.
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Introduction:
Show the poster given in the book.
Ask students:
• “What do you see in the picture?”
• “What are the soldiers doing?”
• “Why do we remember brave people?”
Explain in simple words:
Today we will learn about Lachit Borphukan, a brave Ahom General from Assam.
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Concept Building:
Read the text aloud:
Key Points:
1. Lachit Borphukan was born on 24 November 1622.
2. He was an Ahom General known for his bravery.
3. He fought the Battle of Saraighat against the Mughals.
4. Lachit Divas is celebrated every year on November 24.
5. He is remembered for his valour and patriotism.
Explain word meanings: valour = great courage, patriotism = love for country.
Oral Questions:
1. When is Lachit Divas celebrated?
2. Who was Lachit Borphukan?
3. Which battle did he fight?
4. Why do we remember him?
Yes/No Activity:
1. The poster is about the birth anniversary of Lachit Borphukan. → Yes
2. Lachit Borphukan’s birth anniversary is on November 24. → Yes
3. Lachit Borphukan was a brave British hero. → No
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Consolidation and Reinforcement:
• Students read the information box aloud.
• Fill in the blanks:
1. Lachit Borphukan was an ________ general.
2. He fought the Battle of ________.
3. His birth anniversary is on ________.
• Write 3 sentences about Lachit Borphukan (guided writing).
• Matching activity:
– Lachit Borphukan → Brave general
– November 24 → Birth anniversary
– Battle of Saraighat → Heroic fight
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Practice:
• Students write three sentences about Lachit Borphukan.
• “Find the five differences” between the two pictures.
• Pair activity: Students discuss why bravery is important.
• Drawing activity: Draw the Indian flag being hoisted.
• Group reading of the poster.