Lesson Plan for NCERT English Class 11 – Chapter: Childhood
Objective:
– To understand and analyze the poem “Childhood” by Markus Natten.
– To explore the themes, poetic devices, and the transition from childhood to adulthood.
Duration: 45 minutes
Materials Needed:
– Textbook (NCERT English Class 11)
– Whiteboard and markers
– Handouts of the poem (optional)
– Notebook and pen for students
Lesson Outline
Introduction (10 minutes)
- Greeting and Attendance:
– Welcome the students.
– Take attendance.
- Introduction to the Poem:
– Briefly discuss the poet, Markus Natten.
– Provide an overview of the poem’s theme: the transition from childhood to adulthood.
Reading the Poem (10 minutes)
- First Reading:
– Read the poem aloud to the class.
– Ask students to follow along in their textbooks.
- Second Reading:
– Ask a few students to read the poem aloud, one stanza each.
– Encourage students to pay attention to the tone and rhythm.
Discussion and Analysis (15 minutes)
- Understanding the Stanzas:
– Discuss each stanza in detail:
– First Stanza: The poet’s realization of the loss of his innocence.
– Second Stanza: The recognition of hypocrisy in adults.
– Third Stanza: The understanding that one’s individuality is discovered.
– Fourth Stanza: The realization that the process of growing up is continuous.
- Themes and Messages:
– Discuss the central theme of the poem: the loss of innocence and the discovery of self.
– Talk about the poet’s perspective on growing up and how it resonates with the students’ experiences.
- Poetic Devices:
– Identify and discuss the use of various poetic devices in the poem such as imagery, metaphor, and rhetorical questions.
– Explain how these devices contribute to the overall meaning and impact of the poem.
Activity (5 minutes)
- Reflection Exercise:
– Ask students to write a short paragraph on their own experiences of realizing they were growing up.
– Encourage them to share their reflections with the class (if time permits).
Conclusion (5 minutes)
- Summary:
– Summarize the key points discussed during the lesson.
– Recap the themes and poetic devices explored.
- Homework Assignment:
– Ask students to write an essay on the topic: “What childhood means to me.”
– Encourage them to include personal anecdotes and reflections.
Assessment
- Participation in class discussions.
- Quality of the reflection exercise.
- Completion and depth of the homework assignment.
Additional Resources
- Online articles and analyses of the poem.
- Videos or documentaries on the theme of childhood and growing up.
Notes:
- Adapt the lesson plan based on the students’ level of understanding and engagement.
- Use multimedia resources if available to enhance the learning experience.