the silver lining (std. viii) - Atul Vidyalaya

Subject: EnglishStd : VIIITopic : Prose: The Silver LiningNo. of periods required 7ATUL VIDYALAYAComprehensive Lesson planScope of topic [defined]: To comprehend the lessonGENERAL OBJECTIVES:1 To know and understand the main theme of the story.2. To enrich the students vocabulary.3. To develop and enhance their spoken, written and aural skills.SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES1. Birds of the same feather flock together2. Highlights the difficulties faced by people with disabilities3. To handle difficult situations without offending the sensibilities of others4. Treatment of handicaps in the society at large5. Theme: Appearances can be deceptive , Every cloud has a silver liningTHE FOLLOWING MINDS ARE EFFECTIVELY DEVELOPED THROUGHTHE TOPIC:DISCIPLINEDMINDSSYNTHEZINGMINDCREATINGMINDETHICALMINDRESPECTFULMINDDISCIPLINED MIND: One should seek opportunity in every difficulty. Oneshould be optimistic and always hope for the best. Hence one should in timesof crisis, balance their mind, body and spirit through yoga and meditation.SYNTHESIZING MIND: Combine knowledge of different disciplines – Geography, humanPsychology & Science.CREATIVE MIND: Report writing of the visit to the specially- abled children school.Atul VidyalayaShaping the Future

RESPECTFUL MIND: Respect and understand the feelings of disabled persons. Haveempathy towards them.ETHICAL MIND: Do not treat the disabled as outsiders. Treat them at par. They are notstars of the nether world. Steps that the students will take for the betterment of suchchildren.RESOURCES USEDMAPS PPT APPARATUS CHARTSREFERENCE BOOKS MAGAZINES COMPUTER NOTESWEBSITES DICTIONARY NEWS PAPERINSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES USEDDIRECT INSTRUCTIONS GROUP DISCUSSION GUIDEDPRACTICEORAL DRILL DEMONSTRATION HANDS ONACTIVITYFIELD TRIP CAMPUS WALK PROBLEMSOLVINGPROJECTANY OTHERCLASS ACTIVITY1 Oral reading Yes2 Classroom discussion3 Debates / extempore Yes4 Dramatizations5 Aural testing Yes6 Chalk board Yes7 Visual testing Yes8 Written work Yes9 Experiments10 Hands on Activity Yes(Lit.Analy. Map)11 Seminars12 Any other [specify]CONTENT: [must include B Ed. Style contents, snapshot of all pptslides & must be exhaustive]The Silver Lining• The silver Lining is taken from Chaman Nahal’s work “A collection ofShort Stories”. The present story set against the modern background ofthe hospitality sector, presents problems of people suffering from ahandicap. There is always hope in a situation of crisis. One should seekAtul VidyalayaShaping the Future

opportunity in every difficulty. Every cloud has a silver lining. This background justifies the title of the story.SUMMARY• This story is about a disabledgirl Pramodini and her miserablelife being deaf & dumb.• Mr.David is the one who brings atwist in Pramodini’s life andchanges her life totally.• Later it is known that even he isdeaf & dumb and then they bothbecome friendsAtul VidyalayaShaping The FutureAbout the author: Chaman Nahal• Born in Sialkot in 1927.• Educated at the University of Delhi.• Best novel – Azadi (1975)• Awards won: Sahitya Akademi Award (1977)• Other works: My True Faces (1973), Into Another Dawn (1977), TheEnglish Queen (1979), The Weird Dance (1965) and a collection ofshort stories. The silver Lining is taken from his A collection of ShortStories.Teaching points: 1. Theme: Appearances can be deceptive; Every Cloudhas a silver lining.2. Problems faced by the disabled3. To handle difficult situations without offending thesensibilities of others.4. Society’s behavior towards the handicapsTeacher’s activities:o Conduct Aural testing ( Read a Para and ask Ques)o Video clip shown - Helenkellero Blindman bluff game- To experience the hardshipsfaced by blind peopleo Telephonic game – passing on message to others bywhispering into their ears and the last person will haveto state the actual message.o Class debate – “Handicapped people should be givenprivileges.”o Exploration of the textual content.o Explain the theme and plot of the story with ppto Guide them to analyze the lesson and fill the LiteratureAnalysis Mapo Arrange a field trip to Gandhighar, Kachholi, Navsari(deaf and dumb school)o Assign Project work based on their visito Question with reference to contextAtul VidyalayaShaping the Future

Student’s activities: i) listening to the para read and trying to answerii)Reading, understanding synonyms & well knownexpression – spelling /speech practiceiii) Understand the main theme and draw inference from thelesson – Make Lit. Analy Mapiv) Go on a field trip and prepare a report of the visit.(Project)v) Q/A session – Recapitulationvi) Group Discussion: “Birds of the same feather flocktogether”. How far is this true with reference to thisstory?CLASS ASSIGNMENT:i) Verbal interaction between students discussing the themeii) Question/Answer Sessioniii) Understand and make Lit analy. mapBLOOM’S TAXONOMY• Remembering: What were the contents of the note?• Understanding: Why was the note prepared?Atul VidyalayaShaping the Future

• Application:• Write an argumentative essay on the topic –”Handicappedpeople should be given privileges”• Field visit to Gandhighar, Kaccholi, Navsari – Interaction withdeaf and dumb children and a project based on the visit.• Analysis: Compare and analyze the contribution of a teacher of aspecially-abled school and a normal school.• Evaluate: Every cloud has a silver lining. How is this themebrought out in the story , The Silver Lining?• Creativity: After your visit to Gandhighar, do you still stand bythe proverb that “Birds of the same feather flock together”?Questions based on Six Thinking HatsWhite Hat:Q.1. Who looked like a miniature jungle queen?Q.2 What was suggested by Mr. Dhanda to the Bhandaris?Yellow Hat :Q.1. Do you think such ruse made Pramodini more comfortable?Q.2. What hope did Mrs. Bhandari see for her daughter whenMr.David was ready to accept her as his first pupil?Black Hat:Q.1 Do you agree that Mr.David was a ray of hope in the Bhandarislife. Yes or No . JustifyQ.2 “It is difficult to assess the range and quality of humanemotions.” Comment.Red Hat:Q.1 Why did the narrator Mr. Dhanda feel that he had hurtPramodini’s parents?Atul VidyalayaShaping the Future

Q.2 What first impression did the Bhandaris have about Mr. David?How did they regard him at first and in what manner did their opinionchange?Green Hat:Q.1 How did Mr.David prove to be helpful to the Bhandaris? Describehis contribution in your own words.Q.2 Throw light on the role of the narrator in the story. Do you findhim a successful character? Illustrate.Blue Hat:Q.1 Do you think “The Silver Lining” is a suitable title of the story?Give examples from the story to prove your point of view and suggestanother title too.Q.2 Describe vividly the life of the Bhandaris at the guest housebefore the arrival of Mr. David. What was the impact of his visit onthem?HOME ASSIGNMENT :Revision Questions:1. In what ways was the Bhandari Guest House a suitable place to stay?2. Give the character sketch of Mr.David. How does he understandPramodini and bring a ray of hope in her life?3. Every cloud has a silver lining. How is this theme brought out in thestory , The Silver Lining?4. Write short notes on: Mrs. Bhandari & Pramodini.5. “It is difficult to assess the range and quality of human emotions. Thosewith smiling evergreen faces may have wormlike griefs gnawing at theirexistence.” Is it true in case of ‘The Silver Lining’ which is called a storyof despair and hope.6. Mr.Bhandari squeezed the arm of his wife, and said, apologetically,’I’msorry, Mr.Dhanda.’Why was he sorry? Give more than one reason.7. What first impression did the Bhandaris have about Mr. David? How didthey regard him at first and in what manner did their opinion change?8. Do you agree with the maxim that first impression is always the bestimpression.Yes or No. Justify9. Which phrase tells us that the author is somewhat critical of northIndian men?10.Why does the author believe that it is difficult to assess the range andquality of human emotions?11. List out few institutions for such children in and around your locality.12. What steps will you take to help these children in shaping their future?TESTS:Written tests- after the entire topic is completed.CIRCLE THE CORE SKILLS & ACTIVITIES THAT YOU ARE ABLE TODEVELOP THROUGH THIS LESSONAtul VidyalayaShaping the Future

TICKMULTIPLEINTELLIGENCE SKILL DEVELOPED THROUGH THIS LESSON:BIBLIOGRAPHY:I. CORE BOOK: : NEW OXFORD MODERN ENGLISHAUTHOR : DAVID AND NICHOLAS HORSBURGHPUBLICATIONS: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESSII.REFERENCE BOOK/S:AUTHORPUBLICATIONS:Atul VidyalayaShaping the Future