ENGLISH CLASS-VII TIME: 35 MIN.

(P-1) DURATION: 7 DAYS

UNIT 5 - “LIFE’S SIMPLE COMADIES”
SECTION 2 - “THE TOO-MANY PROFESSORS”

10 MIN. - PRE-READING
Aim / Objectives
• The pre-reading introduces the theme of the lesson which is a humorous
account of an invention gone wrong.
• It introduces humorous science fiction.

Resources: Panel, book, e-content & notebook

Activity:
Ask:
 Narrate a funny incident that has happened to you in the recent past, to the rest of the class.
 What turn of events in the incident made it particularly funny do you think?

Criteria for assessment

 Ability to comprehend
 Relevance of answers
20 MIN. – VIDEO, READING, EXPLANATION, INTEGRATED
GRAMMAR,VOCABULARY & WORD MEANINGS
Content – Pg no. 128

Aim / Objectives
Students will be able to:
 Improve their reading and listening skills
 read for pleasure.
 read critically.

Resources: Panel, book, e-content & notebook

Instruct:
 The students may be asked to take turns to read aloud portions of the text while the rest of the class
follows silently in their books. Alternately, the teacher may read the story aloud while the students
follow in their books. The audio and animation of the text can also be played. Once this reading
aloud is completed, the students should be asked to read the story silently on their own.
 Teacher will show the related video.
 After showing video, content will be taught.
 Read the pg. 128 and ask vocabulary and word meanings related to expressions.
 Take hard words from sample copy.
 Ask integrated Grammar from the text: (words related to expressions)
 Ask: (from C.B. pg. 133)
 Reading:1 Q.2 (a)
 Vocabulary – words related to expressions
  Students will give answer by their own.
5 MIN.- HOMEWORK
 Learn hard words & read further page 129 & 130 of Unit-5 (section 2).
ENGLISH CLASS-VII TIME: 35 MIN.
(P-2) DURATION: 7 DAYS
UNIT 5 - “LIFE’S SIMPLE COMADIES”
SECTION 2 - “THE TOO-MANY PROFESSORS”

5 MIN. - STARTER
 Teacher will ask questions related to the previous content taught from page no. 128.

25 MIN. – READING, EXPLANATION, INTEGRATED GRAMMAR,

VOCABULARY & WORD MEANINGS
Content – Pg no. 129 & 130
Aim / Objectives

Students will be able to

• To enable students to answer factual and inferential questions based on the story.
• Read for pleasure.
• Read critically.

Resources: Panel, book, e-content & notebook

Concept: Read & Understand
Activity: Students will read the chapter one by one and try to explain the content.
Instruct:
 Simple fact-based questions such as those given in Reading 1 may be asked to the students while
reading the lesson.
 Read the pg. 129 & 130 and ask vocabulary and word meanings related to content.
 Take hard words from sample copy.
 Ask integrated Grammar from the text (words related to expressions)
 Ask: (from C.B. pg. 133)
 Reading:1 Q. 2 (b)
 Reading 2 (HOTS) Q. 1
 Students will give answer by their own.
 Get asked questions done in their notebook. (take help from sample copy)
Wrap Up
 Ask the students to summarize what they have read so far.
 Ask question 1 from Reading -2 (HOTS) (pg. no. 133)

5 MIN.- HOMEWORK
 Read further page 130 & 131 of Unit-5 (section 2).
 Learn word meanings and Q/Ans. of Reading:1 Q.2
ENGLISH CLASS-VII TIME: 35 MIN.
(P-3) DURATION: 7 DAYS
UNIT 5 - “LIFE’S SIMPLE COMADIES”
SECTION 2 - “THE TOO-MANY PROFESSORS”

5 MIN. - STARTER
 Teacher will ask questions related to the previous content.
 Students should have the requisite vocabulary and reading skills to read and comprehend the
content.

25 MIN. – READING, EXPLANATION, INTEGRATED GRAMMAR,

VOCABULARY & WORD MEANINGS
(Content: pg. no. 130 & 131)
Aim / Objectives

Students will be able to:

 read and understand.
 develop higher thinking order skills.
 read for pleasure.
 read critically.
 read to find meaning and interpret.

Resources: Panel, book, e-content & notebook

Concept: Read & Understand
Activity: Students will read the chapter one by one and try to explain the content.
Instruct:
 These questions will bring the students’ attention to the details in the story and help them remember
it.
 For Q. 2, divide the students into small groups.
 Read the pg. no. 130 & 131 and ask vocabulary and word meanings related to content.
 Ask integrated Grammar from the text: (words related to expressions)
 Ask: (from C.B. pg. 133 – 134)
 Reading:1 – Q. 2 (c)
 Reading 2 (HOTS) – Q. 2 (only to be discussed in the class)
 During the reading the students must be asked to reflect on the following elements of the story:
(a) The features that make this story fictional
(b) About the professor’s character
 Students will give answer by their own.
 Get asked questions done in their notebook. (take help from sample copy)
Wrap Up
 Ask the students to summarize what they have read so far.
 Ask questions Q. 2 from Reading 2 (HOTS) (pg. no. 85)
5 MIN.- HOMEWORK
 Learn word meanings and Reading:1 Q.2 & Reading: 2 (HOTS) – Q. 2
 Learn hard words from the chapter.
ENGLISH CLASS-VII TIME: 35 MIN.
(P-4) DURATION: 7 DAYS
UNIT 5 - “LIFE’S SIMPLE COMADIES”
SECTION 2 - “THE TOO-MANY PROFESSORS”

5 MIN. - STARTER
 Teacher will ask questions related to the previous content.
 Ask questions from Reading 1 & 2 (HOTS) Page no 83, 84 & 85 to improve their understanding skills.
15 MIN. – READING, EXPLANATION, INTEGRATED GRAMMAR,
VOCABULARY & WORD MEANINGS
(Content: pg. no. 132)
Aim / Objectives

Students will be able to:

 read and understand.
 develop higher thinking order skills.
 read for pleasure.
 read critically.
 read to find meaning and interpret.

Resources: Panel, book, e-content & notebook

Concept: Read & Understand
Activity: Students will read the chapter one by one and try to explain the content.
Instruct:
 Ask each group one question and discuss the answer with the class.
 Read the pg. no. 132 and ask vocabulary and word meanings related to content.
 Ask integrated Grammar from the text: (words related to expressions)
 Ask: (from C.B. pg. 133 – 134)
 Reading:1 – Q. 2 (d)
 Students will give answer by their own.
 Get asked questions done in their notebook. (take help from sample copy)
Wrap Up
 Ask the students to summarize what they have read so far.

10 MIN. – POST READING

Aim / Objectives

Students will be able to

 comprehend the text locally and globally.
 understand how humor is created through puns.
 read critically and extrapolate.
Resources: Panel, book, e-content & notebook
Activity: (Group work)
Task 1
 The questions in Reading 2 will help the students to analyse and understand the story better.
 Let the students work together in groups of five to answer the questions and note them down as
points in their notebooks.
 Ask the answer to one question to each group.
 The rest of the class should discuss the answer shared and add to it if required.
 The teacher may guide the students in the discussion.
Criteria for assessment
 Initiative and participation
 Understanding of the questions
 Relevance of answers

5 MIN.- HOMEWORK
 Complete and learn all Q./Ans.
ENGLISH CLASS-VII TIME: 35 MIN.
(P-5) DURATION: 7 DAYS
UNIT 5 - “LIFE’S SIMPLE COMADIES”
SECTION 2 - “THE TOO-MANY PROFESSORS”

5 MIN. - STARTER
 Check students’ previous knowledge of vocabulary and adjectives by asking few questions.

15 MIN. – QUESTION AND ANSWERS

Instruct:
 Tell the students to complete their copy work (Q/A, hard words, Word Meanings and HOTS)
 Reading 2 (HOTS) – Q. 1 will be done in the notebook.
(Note: Reading 1 – Q. 2 will be done in the book. Reading 2 (HOTS) Q. 2 will be discussed in the
class.)

Content:
Vocabulary (Words related to expressions)

10 MIN. – VOCABULARY (WORDS RELATED TO EXPESSIONS)

Aim / Objective

 To build the students’ vocabulary by learning about words which express

emotions

Resources: panel, book & e-content

Activity:
 Ask students to list words that are used to express emotions. Put them up on the board.
 Discuss the emotion that the listed words express.
 Let the students work in pairs to do the given exercise.
 Let each pair share the answer to one question with the class.
 Discuss the correct answers.
Students’ Activity:
 Students will give all the answers according to the given instructions.
 They will complete book exercise (pg. no. 133 & 134)
Criteria for assessment:
 Understanding of the task
 Correctness of response

5 MIN.- HOMEWORK
 Students will learn book exercise Q. 1 & Q. 2 (pg. no. 81, 82 & 83).
ENGLISH CLASS-VII TIME: 35 MIN.
(P-6) DURATION: 7 DAYS
UNIT 5 - “LIFE’S SIMPLE COMADIES”
SECTION 2 - “THE TOO-MANY PROFESSORS”

5 MIN. - STARTER
 Ask questions related whatever taught in previous class.
 Check students’ previous knowledge of grammar taught in the chapter by asking few questions.

10 MIN. – WRITING (FORMAL LETTER)

Aim / Objective

 To learn to write a formal letter

Resources: panel, book & e-content

Teacher's Activity:
 Discuss how writers of science fiction have imagined many inventions which have now become a
reality through the advancement in technology.
 Ask students if they can name any such inventions.
 Let them do the given exercise by working in pairs.
 They may be allowed to look for information on the Internet or in the library.
 Discuss the answers in the class.
 Then remind students of the format of the formal letter.
 Discuss the points that may be included in the letter.
 Put up these points on the blackboard.
 Divide the class into groups of five. Each group will work together to write the letter.

Students’ Activity (Self and peer assessment):

 After the students have finished writing, ask them to assess themselves according to the parameters
given in the table.
 Explain the given parameters through examples.
 Once self-assessment is done, the students should exchange their books and the article with students
from other groups for peer-assessment.
 Remind them to cover the self-assessment portion with a sheet of paper.
 Once the peer-assessment is done, let the students take a moment to understand the ratings and
discuss with the class.

Criteria for assessment:

 Initiative and participation
 Understanding of the questions
 Relevance of answers
 Correct use of language and format

15 MIN. – SPEAKING (GROUP DISCUSSION)

Aim / Objective

• To improve speaking skills through group discussion

•
Resources- Panel, book, and e content book
Teacher’s Activity:

 Guide the students through the given exercise.

 Then divide the class into pairs and let them choose the inventions they would like to talk about.
 They may be allowed to research for information in the library or on the Internet.
 Each pair should note down their argument in points.
 Then each pair will present their work to the class.
 The teacher may correct as required.

Students’ Activity:
 Students will discuss about the topic suggested in the book as instructed by the teacher.

Criteria for assessment:

 Focused, relevant and original content
 Attractive narrative sequencing
 Effective detailing and descriptions

5 MIN.- HOMEWORK
 Complete pending work in book as well in copy.
 Learn whole chapter for class test.
ENGLISH CLASS-VII TIME: 35 MIN.
(P-7) DURATION: 7 DAYS
UNIT 5 - “LIFE’S SIMPLE COMADIES”
SECTION 2 - “THE TOO-MANY PROFESSORS”

5 MIN. - STARTER
 Ask questions related whatever taught in previous class.
 Check students’ previous knowledge of grammar taught in the chapter by asking few questions.

Content:
Listening
Life Skills
10 MIN. – LISTENING
Aim / Objective

• To develop aural and attention skills by listening to a given passage and

extracting relevant details
•
Resources- Panel, book, and e content book
Teacher’s Activity:

 For Q. 1, the students should first try and match the columns.
 Then play the audio and let them check their work.
 Discuss the correct answers.
 For Q. 2, let the students keep their books shut.
 Then play the audio.
 Instruct the students to be attentive and listen carefully. Ask them to note the details.
 Then play the audio again, while the students number the statements in order and fill in the blanks.
 Discuss the answers with the class.
Students’ Activity:
 Students will listen the audio and fill the answer in the book.

Criteria for assessment:

 Ability to comprehend the text
 Expression
 Correct response
 Level of participation
 Content
 Creative expression
 Effective use of language

15 MIN. – LIFE SKILLS (SOCIAL/INTERPERSONAL INTERACTIONS:

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION)
Aim / Objective

• To develop the social and inter-personal life skills of effective communication

Resources- Panel, book, and e content book
Teacher’s Activity:

 Guide the students to understand the pie chart given on the page. Explain that communication does
not only involve the words we say, but there are also a lot of non-verbal aspects to it. Encourage
discussion on how a non-verbal aspect of communication can change the meaning of what is being
said. For example, you can choose one sentence and say it with different gestures/ tones/facial
expressions. Then, ask the students how the meaning conveyed changes in each case.
 Let the students work in groups of three for question 1. Each group can answer one part of the
question.
 For question 2, the class can answer as a whole. Check responses and correct if required.
 For the third question, let the students work in pairs and categorize each gesture as positive or
negative. Then, have a class discussion on what each gesture conveys. Ask students to enact the
gestures for a better understanding.
Students’ Activity:
 Students will give all the answers according to the given instructions.

5 MIN.- HOMEWORK
 Complete pending work in book as well in copy.
 Learn whole chapter for class test.

UNIT 5 - “LIFE’S SIMPLE COMADIES”

SECTION 2 - “THE TOO-MANY PROFESSORS”
COMPLETED