Arun A

BEd in English
KUCTE, Ndd

Discussion Lesson Plan

ICT Enabled Lesson Plan

Name of the Teacher: Arun A Class: VIII

Name of the School: xxxx Division: X
Name of the Subject: English Date: xx/xx/xxxx
Name of the Unit : Merchant of Venice(1-2) Time:45 Min
Curricular Statement
Read and comprehend the work ” The Merchant of Venice”
Ideational Content
The work is written by one of the most profound writer of English language, William Shake-
speare This is a story that tells the world that the divine quality of mercy is always better than
justice. The play is about the aftermath of the rivalry between Shylock, the Jew and Antonio, the
young Christian merchant of Venice

Vocabulary Items
Bosom
Squandered
Heiress
Ducats
Merchandise

Structural Items
Auxiliaries
Determines
Learning Outcome
Remembering similar short Analysing characteristics of
stories Antonio
Establish the pupil to Understanding the impor- Evaluating the personality of
develop tance of Mercy Antonio
Applying newly learnt words Creating an awareness about
in new situation the value of mercy
Main Theme: Mercy
Sub Theme : Awareness about the value of mercy
Pre Requisites: The Learner,
Likes to hear stories
Likes to draw pictures
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BEd in English
KUCTE, Ndd

Has aesthetic sense

Process Skills: Analysing and Valuing
Product: Character Sketch
Learning Aid: ICT
CLASSROOM PROCEDURE PUPIL’S RESPONSE
Informal Interaction
The teacher communicates informally with the students to form Students responds well
a good rapport with them
Are you comfortable?
Are you ready to study?
Entry Activity
The teacher creates a mental readiness by showing a video com-
prising of works and pictures of the author and asks to identify
him

VIDEO

Students identify the author

Video showing the notable works of the author and some of the major
Characters from his works along with some of his
Pictures

Link Talk
The teacher introduces the Chapter to the students.
Today We are going to study a new chapter

SLIDE 1

The Merchant of Venice Students listen carefully

William Shakespeare

Microprocessing the Input

The teacher reads the passage with correct pronunciation, stress
and intonation
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Track Reading
The teacher asked the students to read the story and while read- Students reads with smooth
ing they are asked to mark the difficult words from the para- eye movements
graphs

Sharing With Peer

The teacher asked the students to share their understanding with Students share their under-
the peers standing with peers

Glossary Reference

SLIDE 2

Merchandise /ˈməːtʃ(ə)ndʌɪs,/ goods to be bought

and sold.

bosom /ˈbʊz(ə)m/ very close or intimate

ducat /dʌkət/ a gold coin formerly

current in most Eur-
opean countries.
squandered /skwɒndə/ allow (an opportu-
nity) to pass or be
lost.
heiress /ɛːrəs/ a woman inheriting
and continuing the le-
gacy of a predecessor.

Scaffolded Reading Students listens carefully

Teacher reads the passage and explains the meaning

Loud Reading Student read loudly

Teacher asked the students to read the passae loudly

Scaffolding Questions

SLIDE 3

How many characters are there in the story?

Who is Bassanio?
Students try to answer the
Name the girl loved by Bassanio? questions
How much money did Bassanio need?
Who is the merchant in the story?
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Discourse Construction
Teacher divides the class into two groups and asks them to write Student attempts to write
a character sketch of Antonio

SLIDE 4

Write a character sketch of Antonio?

Students Presentation and Teachers Evaluation

Teacher asks each group to present their findings. Teacher edits
the best work and shows teacher’s version to the whole class

SLIDE 5

Antonio’s character in the story is a young and honest mer- Students reads careful-
chant in the town of Venice. He is very kind and generous. He ly
always came to help of the people in trouble. He was greatly
loved by all his fellow men. He has his financial interest tied
up in trade. He happily offers his money to Bassanio in order
to help him. Antonio is a good natured man who is happy to
help others

Conclusion
The teacher concludes the class by stressing on important points

Follow-up Activity

SLIDE 6

Students write down the

question
Suppose you were in the place of Antonio, would you help
Bassanio? If yes, Why?

Arun A
BEd in English
KUCTE Nedumangad