Lesson plan - 01

LESSON PLAN

Session: 

Subject: English	Topic: The Best Christmas Present in the World
Sub-Subject: Prose	Class: VIII
Student Name: Kailash Sharma Roll No.: 12 School Name: Govt. Middle School

Period 1st

Time 40 Min

Date 10/05/2026

Teaching Points	Objectives of Teaching
• Introduction of author • Story explanation • Christmas truce • Character study • Moral values	Students will be able to: • Understand the story. • Improve reading skill. • Learn humanity and peace. • Develop vocabulary. • Express ideas clearly.
Teaching Method	Teaching Aids
Lecture Method Question-Answer Method Discussion Method	Textbook Blackboard Chalk Chart

Introduction

Pupil Teaching Activity	Student Activity
Teacher asks questions about Christmas and gifts. Teacher introduces the lesson and writer Michael Morpurgo.	Students answer questions and share ideas about Christmas celebrations and peace.

Statement of the Aim

Today we shall study the lesson “The Best Christmas Present in the World” and learn the importance of love, peace and humanity.

Presentation

Teaching Point	Pupil Teaching Activity	Student Activity	Blackboard Work Summary
1. Old roll-top desk 2. Letter discovery 3. Christmas truce 4. Connie's feelings 5. Moral	Teacher explains the story with reading and discussion. Important words and events are explained clearly.	Students listen carefully, read paragraphs and answer teacher's questions.	• Jim Macpherson • Christmas Eve • Peace and friendship • Humanity wins

Recapitulation

1. Who wrote the letter?

2. What happened on Christmas Day?

3. Why was Connie sad?

4. What message does the story give?

5. What was the best Christmas present?

Evaluation

Students answered oral questions correctly and understood the lesson well. Homework was given to write the summary of the chapter in their notebook.