Transactional Lesson Plan (GRR + ELPS)
Grade: IV (Class 4)
Subject: English
Month: ____________
Week: ____________
Lesson No.: 4
Lesson: Tech Tales: From Nests to Inventions
Competency:
- Observes and understands the process of nest building by a weaver bird.
- Develops listening, speaking, reading and writing skills.
- Builds vocabulary related to animals, birds and their homes.
- Asks and answers simple questions using complete sentences.
- Connects nature with science, technology and creativity.
Related lesson plans: Explore the Class 4 Chapter 5 lesson plan and Class 4 Chapter 6 lesson plan for more structured Class 4 learning activities.
Related Class 4 Lesson Plans
For connected classroom resources, explore the Class 4 Chapter 5 lesson plan, Chapter 6 lesson plan, and Chapter 7 lesson plan.
Teaching Materials
- Textbook (Pages 66–69)
- Pictures of animal homes (nest, hive, kennel, den, shed, termite mound)
- Flashcards (bird, nest, grass, beak, weave, branch)
- Blackboard/Chart paper
- Real grass/leaves/twigs (if available)
- Worksheet
Pre-Knowledge Test (5 minutes)
Ask learners:
- Where do birds live?
- Have you ever seen a bird making a nest?
- Can you name any homes of animals?
- Why do birds need nests?
(Expected responses: Nest, safety, eggs, etc.)
Introduction (I DO – Teacher Modelling) – 10 minutes
GRR Stage: I DO
Teacher:
- Shows pictures of different animal homes.
- Introduces the lesson title.
- Reads the first part of the story aloud with proper pronunciation and expression.
- Thinks aloud while reading:
- “The bird is carrying grass.”
- “It is using its beak like a needle.”
- “It is weaving the nest.”
ELPS Focus
- Listen: Students listen carefully.
- Speak: Repeat important words.
- Vocabulary: nest, weave, beak, branch, grass, engineer, skill.
Concept Building (WE DO – Guided Practice) – 20 minutes
GRR Stage: WE DO
Teacher and students read the lesson together.
Guided Discussion
- Why was Rupam excited?
- What was the bird carrying?
- Why did the bird twist the grass?
- Why is the nest hanging?
- Why is the bird called a great engineer?
Teacher explains:
- The bird uses grass, leaves and fibres.
- The beak works like a needle.
- The hanging nest protects eggs and chicks from rain, wind and snakes.
ELPS Activities
Listening
Students listen to the teacher and classmates.
Speaking
Pair Discussion: “I saw a bird…” “The bird is making…”
Reading
Read dialogues aloud in pairs.
Writing
Write five new words:
- Nest
- Beak
- Grass
- Weave
- Engineer
Consolidation and Reinforcement (YOU DO TOGETHER) – 15 minutes
GRR Stage: Collaborative Practice
Group Activity
Groups match animals with their homes. Animal Home Dog Kennel Bee Hive Lion Den Bird Nest Cow Shed Termite Termite mound
Think–Pair–Share
Discuss:
- Which animal home is made by humans?
- Which animal builds its own home?
ELPS
Students:
- Explain answers in complete sentences.
- Share ideas with classmates.
Practice (YOU DO – Independent Practice) – 10 minutes
GRR Stage: Independent Practice
Students complete:
- Fill in the blanks:
- The weaver bird builds a ________.
- It carries ________ in its beak.
- The beak works like a ________.
- Match:
- Bee → Hive
- Dog → Kennel
- Bird → Nest
- Lion → Den
- Draw and colour a weaver bird’s nest.
- Write three sentences:
- The bird builds a nest.
- The nest keeps eggs safe.
- Birds are wonderful engineers.
Assessment
Teacher observes whether learners can:
- Name different animal homes.
- Read the lesson with correct pronunciation.
- Answer oral questions.
- Write simple sentences.
- Participate confidently in discussion.
Home Activity
Look for a bird’s nest from a safe distance and note the materials used to build it. Draw the nest and write two sentences about how it helps protect the bird.
Learning Outcome
By the end of the lesson, learners will be able to:
- Identify different animal homes.
- Explain how a weaver bird builds its nest.
- Use new vocabulary in speaking and writing.
- Appreciate nature and understand that birds are skilled builders.