Lesson plan - 08

LESSON PLAN

Session: 2025-26

Subject: English	Topic: The Summit Within
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 • Mountain climbing • Inner strength • Challenges and success • Moral values	Students will be able to: • Understand the lesson. • Learn self-confidence. • Improve vocabulary. • Develop reading skill. • Understand determination.
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 mountains and adventures. Teacher introduces Major H.P.S. Ahluwalia and his achievements.	Students answer questions and discuss bravery, adventure and hard work.

Statement of the Aim

Today we shall study “The Summit Within” and learn about courage, confidence and victory over difficulties.

Presentation

Teaching Point	Pupil Teaching Activity	Student Activity	Blackboard Work Summary
1. Climbing Everest 2. Challenges faced 3. Inner strength 4. Importance of will power 5. Success and confidence	Teacher explains the lesson with examples and discusses important ideas and difficult words.	Students read the lesson, listen carefully and answer teacher's questions.	• Major Ahluwalia • Mount Everest • Determination • Inner summit • Self-confidence

Recapitulation

1. Who wrote the lesson?

2. Which mountain did he climb?

3. What is the meaning of “The Summit Within”?

4. Why is determination important?

5. What lesson do we learn from the chapter?

Evaluation

Students understood the lesson and answered oral questions correctly. Homework was given to write five lines on courage and determination.