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.
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.
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.