Two-Week Lesson Plan: Hindi Writing (Grade 3, India)
Overview
Grade Level: 3
Subject: Hindi
Theme: Hindi Writing (Sentence Formation, Descriptive Writing, Storytelling)
Duration: 2 weeks (10 school days, 40-minute periods)
Objective: Students will learn to write simple Hindi sentences, describe objects and scenes, and create short stories, focusing on vocabulary, grammar, and creativity in Devanagari script.
Learning Outcomes:
Write 5–6 word Hindi sentences with correct grammar (e.g., "मैं बड़ा हाथी देखता हूँ").
Describe objects and scenes using 3–4 visheshan (adjectives) (e.g., "लाल पतंग ऊँची उड़ती है").
Create a short Hindi story (3–5 sentences) with a beginning, middle, and end.
Develop handwriting, spelling, and creative expression through writing tasks.
Resources: Hindi storybooks (e.g., Panchatantra in Hindi), flashcards (animals, objects), worksheets (e.g., from twinkl.in), notebooks, pencils, crayons, chart paper, story prompts, whiteboard, audio clips (Hindi rhymes), varnamala chart.
Assessment: Observations, class participation, worksheets, writing samples, and a final “मेरी कहानी पुस्तक” (My Story Book) project.
Week 1: Building Sentence Writing Skills in Hindi
Day 1: Introduction to Sentence Writing in Hindi
Objective: Write simple 3–4 word Hindi sentences using "मैं" (I) and action verbs.
Activities:
Story Time (10 min): Read a simple Panchatantra story in Hindi (e.g., "चालाक खरगोश"), focusing on sentences like "मैं भागता हूँ" (I run). Highlight verbs (भागता, देखता).
Discussion (10 min): Write on board: "मैं देखता हूँ" (I see). Explain sentence parts (subject "मैं", verb "देखता", ending "हूँ"). Show flashcards (e.g., dog - कुत्ता, kite - पतंग) and model: "मैं कुत्ता देखता हूँ" (I see a dog).
Activity (15 min): Students write 3 sentences in notebooks (e.g., "मैं दौड़ता हूँ" – I run, "मैं पतंग देखता हूँ" – I see a kite) using flashcards.
Wrap-Up (5 min): Students read one sentence aloud to the class.
Resources: Storybook, flashcards (कुत्ता, पतंग, गेंद), notebooks, whiteboard.
Assessment: Check notebooks for sentence structure and Devanagari script accuracy; observe reading confidence.
Day 2: Adding Objects to Sentences in Hindi
Objective: Write 4–5 word Hindi sentences with subject, verb, and object.
Activities:
Rhyme (10 min): Sing a Hindi rhyme like "एक छोटा सा कुत्ता" (One small dog), pointing to objects (e.g., कुत्ता – dog, आम – mango). Introduce objects in sentences.
Discussion (10 min): Model sentences: "मैं गेंद फेंकता हूँ" (I throw a ball). "मैं आम खाता हूँ" (I eat a mango). Use cultural examples (e.g., "मैं रंगोली बनाता हूँ" – I make a rangoli). Discuss punctuation (full stop – पूर्ण विराम).
Activity (15 min): Students complete a worksheet: Fill in blanks (e.g., "मैं ___ खाता हूँ" – I eat ___) and write 2 sentences (e.g., "मैं गाय देखता हूँ" – I see a cow).
Wrap-Up (5 min): Play “Sentence Relay”: In pairs, students write one sentence (e.g., "मैं पतंग उड़ाता हूँ" – I fly a kite).
Resources: Audio clip, flashcards (आम, गाय), worksheet, notebooks.
Assessment: Check worksheet and pair sentences for grammar and script; observe participation.
Day 3: Using Visheshan (Adjectives) in Hindi
Objective: Add one visheshan (adjective) to Hindi sentences (e.g., बड़ा, लाल).
Activities:
Story (10 min): Tell a story about a "बड़ा हाथी" (big elephant) at a mela. Emphasize "बड़ा" to describe the elephant.
Discussion (10 min): Show pictures (e.g., लाल गुब्बारा – red balloon, ऊँचा पेड़ – tall tree). Model: "मैं लाल गुब्बारा देखता हूँ" (I see a red balloon). "मैं ऊँचा पेड़ चढ़ता हूँ" (I climb a tall tree). List visheshan (बड़ा, छोटा, लाल, हरा).
Activity (15 min): Students write 3 sentences in notebooks, adding a visheshan (e.g., "मैं हरा तोता देखता हूँ" – I see a green parrot) using picture prompts.
Wrap-Up (5 min): Students share one sentence with a visheshan.
Resources: Picture cards (गुब्बारा, पेड़, तोता), notebooks, whiteboard.
Assessment: Check sentences for visheshan use and script accuracy; note sharing clarity.
Day 4: Writing About Familiar Objects in Hindi
Objective: Write 2–3 Hindi sentences describing a familiar object.
Activities:
Discussion (10 min): Show a diya (दीया). Model: "यह दीया है। यह छोटा है। यह चमकता है।" (This is a diya. It is small. It shines.) Discuss objects in India (e.g., पतंग, किताब).
Activity (15 min): Students choose an object (e.g., पतंग – kite, किताब – book) and write 2–3 sentences in notebooks (e.g., "यह पतंग है। यह नीली है। मैं इसे उड़ाता हूँ।" – This is a kite. It is blue. I fly it.). Draw the object.
Group Work (10 min): In pairs, students read their sentences to each other.
Wrap-Up (5 min): Pairs share one sentence with the class.
Resources: Objects (दीया, पतंग), notebooks, crayons.
Assessment: Evaluate sentences for description and grammar; observe pair sharing.
Day 5: Sentence Writing Review and Spelling Focus in Hindi
Objective: Review Hindi sentence writing and practice spelling of 5 key words.
Activities:
Game (10 min): Play “Word Bingo” with words (बड़ा, लाल, देखता, खाता, पतंग). Students mark words on bingo cards as teacher reads.
Discussion (10 min): Review sentence structure using examples from student work. Practice spelling key words on the board with correct Devanagari script.
Activity (15 min): Students write 3 sentences using bingo words (e.g., "मैं लाल पतंग देखता हूँ" – I see a red kite) in notebooks, focusing on spelling.
Wrap-Up (5 min): Class spells 5 words aloud together in Hindi.
Resources: Bingo cards, notebooks, whiteboard.
Assessment: Check sentences for spelling and grammar; observe bingo participation.
Week 2: Descriptive Writing and Storytelling in Hindi
Day 6: Describing a Scene in Hindi
Objective: Write 3–4 Hindi sentences describing a festive scene with 2 visheshan.
Activities:
Story (10 min): Tell a story about Holi: "होली का त्योहार रंगीन है। मैं चमकीले रंग देखता हूँ। मिठाई स्वादिष्ट है।" (The festival of Holi is colorful. I see bright colors. The sweets are delicious.) Highlight visheshan (रंगीन, चमकीले, स्वादिष्ट).
Discussion (10 min): Show a Holi picture. Ask, "आप क्या देखते हैं?" (What do you see?) List visheshan (e.g., चमकीला, शोरगुल, खुश).
Activity (15 min): Students write 3–4 sentences about a festival scene (e.g., Diwali: "दिवाली सुंदर है। मैं चमकीले दीये देखता हूँ। रंगोली रंगीन है।" – Diwali is beautiful. I see bright diyas. The rangoli is colorful.) in notebooks.
Wrap-Up (5 min): Students draw their scene and share one sentence.
Resources: Holi picture, notebooks, crayons.
Assessment: Check sentences for visheshan and grammar; evaluate drawings.
Day 7: Introduction to Storytelling in Hindi
Objective: Write a 3-sentence Hindi story with a beginning, middle, and end.
Activities:
Story (10 min): Read a short Panchatantra story in Hindi (e.g., "शेर और चूहा"). Highlight structure: Beginning (शेर सोता था – The lion slept), Middle (चूहे ने उसे जगाया – The mouse woke him), End (वे दोस्त बने – They became friends).
Discussion (10 min): Show a picture (e.g., elephant – हाथी). Model: "एक हाथी नदी गया। उसने पानी छिड़का। वह खुश था।" (An elephant went to the river. It splashed water. It was happy.) Discuss structure.
Activity (15 min): Students write a 3-sentence story about an animal (e.g., "एक गाय ने घास देखा। उसने घास खाया। गाय भरी थी।" – A cow saw grass. It ate the grass. The cow was full.).
Wrap-Up (5 min): Students read their story to a partner.
Resources: Storybook, picture cards (हाथी, गाय), notebooks.
Assessment: Check stories for structure (beginning, middle, end); observe reading.
Day 8: Adding Details to Hindi Stories
Objective: Add one visheshan to each sentence in a Hindi story.
Activities:
Discussion (10 min): Review a student story from Day 7. Add visheshan: "एक गाय ने हरा घास देखा। उसने स्वादिष्ट घास खाया। गाय बहुत भरी थी।" (A cow saw green grass. It ate tasty grass. The cow was very full.)
Activity (15 min): Students rewrite their Day 7 story, adding one visheshan per sentence (e.g., "एक बड़ा हाथी नदी गया।" – A big elephant went to the river.).
Group Work (10 min): In pairs, students share their revised stories and suggest one more visheshan for their partner.
Wrap-Up (5 min): Pairs share one sentence with a new visheshan.
Resources: Notebooks, picture cards.
Assessment: Check revised stories for visheshan; observe pair collaboration.
Day 9: मेरी कहानी पुस्तक Project (Preparation)
Objective: Plan a group “मेरी कहानी पुस्तक” (My Story Book) project with illustrated Hindi stories.
Activities:
Discussion (10 min): Explain project: Groups create a mini storybook with 3 Hindi stories (3 sentences each) and drawings. Show a sample book with a story about a festival.
Planning (15 min): Divide class into 4 groups. Each group picks a theme (e.g., animals, festivals) and plans 3 stories, assigning roles (writer, illustrator).
Activity (10 min): Groups start writing one story and drawing one scene.
Wrap-Up (5 min): Groups share their theme and one sentence.
Resources: Paper, crayons, sample storybook.
Assessment: Observe group planning; note story ideas.
Day 10: मेरी कहानी पुस्तक Presentation
Objective: Complete and present storybooks; review Hindi writing skills.
Activities:
Craft (20 min): Groups finish their storybooks, writing 3 stories (3 sentences each) and adding drawings. Bind pages with string or tape.
Presentation (15 min): Groups present one story from their book, reading aloud in Hindi and showing illustrations.
Wrap-Up (5 min): Class votes for “सबसे सुंदर कहानी” (Most Beautiful Story); teacher reviews key skills (sentence structure, visheshan, storytelling).
Resources: Paper, crayons, string.
Assessment: Evaluate storybooks for writing quality and creativity; assess presentations.
Notes for Teachers
Cultural Context: Use Indian examples (Holi, Diwali, Panchatantra stories, local animals like गाय) to make writing relatable. Highlight festivals for cultural connection.
Differentiation: For advanced students, encourage longer stories (5 sentences) or more visheshan. For struggling students, provide sentence starters (e.g., "मैं ___ देखता हूँ।").
Parental Involvement: Encourage parents to read simple Hindi stories at home and practice writing short sentences (e.g., "मैं आम खाता हूँ।").
Safety: Supervise use of crayons and string during crafts.
Extension: Organize a “Hindi Story Day” where students dress as characters from their stories (e.g., a शेर) and retell them.
Assessment Summary
Formative: Daily observations, participation in discussions/games, worksheet accuracy, writing quality.
Summative: मेरी कहानी पुस्तक project (group effort, writing clarity, creativity) and presentations (reading, expression).
Feedback: Provide verbal encouragement daily; written comments on worksheets; group feedback after presentations.
Expected Outcomes
By the end of two weeks, Grade 3 students will:
Write 5–6 word Hindi sentences with correct grammar and visheshan.
Describe objects/scenes using 3–4 sentences with adjectives.
Create a 3-sentence Hindi story with a clear beginning, middle, and end.
Show improved handwriting, spelling, and confidence in Hindi writing.