Lesson plan - 04

LESSON PLAN

Session: 2025-26

Subject: English	Topic: Glimpses of the Past
Sub-Subject: Prose	Class: VIII
Student Name: Kailash Sharma Roll No.: 12 School Name: Govt. Middle School

Period 2nd

Time 40 Min

Date 10/05/2026

Teaching Points	Objectives of Teaching
• India under British rule • Social conditions • Revolt of 1857 • Freedom struggle • National leaders	Students will be able to: • Understand historical events. • Learn causes of revolt. • Improve reading skill. • Develop patriotism. • Gain knowledge of leaders.
Teaching Method	Teaching Aids
Lecture Method Discussion Method Question-Answer Method	Textbook Blackboard Chart Map of India

Introduction

Pupil Teaching Activity	Student Activity
Teacher asks questions about British rule and freedom fighters. Teacher introduces the lesson and its historical background.	Students answer questions and discuss what they know about India’s freedom struggle.

Statement of the Aim

Today we shall study “Glimpses of the Past” and understand the events that led to the revolt against British rule in India.

Presentation

Teaching Point	Pupil Teaching Activity	Student Activity	Blackboard Work Summary
1. British policies 2. Social injustice 3. Revolt of 1857 4. Freedom fighters 5. Patriotism	Teacher explains important events and discusses the suffering of Indians under British rule.	Students read dialogues, listen carefully and answer teacher’s questions.	• East India Company • 1857 Revolt • Freedom Movement • National Unity

Recapitulation

1. Why were Indians unhappy with British rule?

2. What happened in 1857?

3. Name some freedom fighters.

4. What message does the lesson give?

5. Why is patriotism important?

Evaluation

Students understood the causes of the revolt and participated actively in classroom discussion. Homework was given to write short notes on the Revolt of 1857.