Transactional Lesson Plan (GRR + ELPS)
Grade: IV (Class 4)
Subject: English
Month: ____________
Week: ____________
Lesson No.: 6
Lesson: Lessons of Life – Try Try Again
Competency:
- Reads and recites a poem with proper pronunciation, rhythm and expression.
- Understands the values of perseverance, courage and hard work.
- Develops listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
- Uses new vocabulary related to success and determination.
- Expresses personal experiences about trying again after failure.
Teaching Materials
- Textbook (Pages 94–95)
- Chart paper with the poem
- Flashcards (try, courage, succeed, prevail, perseverance, reward)
- Pictures of sports, teamwork and success
- Blackboard/Whiteboard
- Worksheet
Pre-Knowledge Test (5 minutes)
Ask learners:
- Have you ever failed in a game or competition?
- What did you do after losing?
- Why should we keep trying?
- What helps us become successful?
Expected responses: Practice, hard work, courage, determination and teamwork.
Introduction (I DO – Teacher Modelling) – 10 Minutes
GRR Stage: I DO
Teacher:
- Shows the picture of children celebrating after winning a football match.
- Asks students what they observe in the picture.
- Introduces the poem “Try Try Again.”
- Reads the poem aloud with proper pronunciation, rhythm and expression.
- Explains the meaning of difficult words using simple examples.
ELPS Focus
- Listening: Listen carefully to the poem.
- Speaking: Repeat key words after the teacher.
- Vocabulary: courage, succeed, prevail, reward, patience, hard work.
Concept Building (WE DO – Guided Practice) – 20 Minutes
GRR Stage: WE DO
Teacher and students read the poem together.
Guided Discussion
- What lesson does the poem teach us?
- What should we do if we fail?
- Why should we never give up?
- How does patience help us?
- Why is courage important?
Teacher explains:
- Success comes through repeated effort.
- Failure is a step towards success.
- Hard work, patience and courage help us achieve our goals.
ELPS Activities
Listening
Students listen carefully while classmates recite the poem.
Speaking
Pair Activity:
- “I will try again if I fail.”
- “Hard work brings success.”
Reading
Students recite the poem together and in pairs with proper expression.
Writing
Write five new words:
- Courage
- Success
- Reward
- Patience
- Persevere
Consolidation and Reinforcement (YOU DO TOGETHER) – 15 Minutes
GRR Stage: Collaborative Practice
Group Activity
Each group discusses:
- One situation where they succeeded after trying many times.
- One quality needed for success.
Groups present their ideas before the class.
Think–Pair–Share
Discuss:
- Why should we never fear failure?
- Which line of the poem do you like most and why?
ELPS
Students speak in complete sentences and listen respectfully to others.
Practice (YOU DO – Independent Practice) – 10 Minutes
GRR Stage: Independent Practice
A. Answer Yes or No
- The children worked as a team. Yes
- They worked hard. Yes
- They didn’t practise. No
- They set their goals. Yes
- They faced challenges with courage. Yes
- They were not determined to win. No
B. Fill in the blanks
- We should ______ again if we fail.
- Courage helps us ______.
- Hard work brings ______.
- We should never ______.
C. Match
Column A Column B Courage Confidence Hard work Success Patience Reward Teamwork Victory
D. Write Three Sentences
- I will never give up.
- Hard work leads to success.
- Courage makes us strong.
Assessment
The teacher observes whether learners can:
- Recite the poem with correct pronunciation and rhythm.
- Explain the message of the poem.
- Use new vocabulary correctly.
- Participate actively in discussions.
- Write simple sentences related to perseverance and success.
Learning Outcome
By the end of the lesson, learners will be able to:
- Recite the poem with confidence and correct expression.
- Explain the importance of perseverance, courage and hard work.
- Use new vocabulary in speaking and writing.
- Develop a positive attitude towards challenges and understand that success comes through repeated effort and determination.