Two-Week Lesson Plan: Hindi Writing (Grade 1, India)
Overview
Grade Level: 1
Subject: Hindi
Theme: Hindi Writing (Letter Formation, Simple Words, Basic Sentences)
Duration: 2 weeks (10 school days, 40-minute periods)
Objective: Students will learn to write Hindi letters, form simple 2–3 letter words, and create basic sentences (e.g., "यह गाय" – This cow), focusing on Devanagari script and early writing skills.
Learning Outcomes:
Recognize and write 10 Hindi letters (e.g., क, म, न, ग) with correct formation.
Write 10 simple 2–3 letter Hindi words without matras (e.g., कम, गम, नम).
Form 3–4 word basic sentences (e.g., "यह गाय" – This cow).
Develop fine motor skills, phonemic awareness, and confidence in Hindi writing.
Resources: Hindi varnamala chart, flashcards (letters, words, pictures), worksheets (e.g., from easykids.in), storybooks (e.g., simple Hindi tales), slates, chalk, notebooks, pencils, crayons, chart paper, audio clips (Hindi rhymes), picture cards (e.g., cow, house).
Assessment: Observations, class participation, worksheets, letter/word writing tasks, and a final “Hindi Picture Book” project.
Week 1: Letter Formation and Simple Word Writing in Hindi
Day 1: Introduction to Hindi Letters (क, म, न)
Objective: Recognize and write Hindi letters क (ka), म (ma), न (na).
Activities:
Rhyme Time (10 min): Sing "क से कबूतर, म से मछली" to introduce letters. Show a varnamala chart, pointing to क, म, न.
Discussion (10 min): Model writing क, म, न on the board, emphasizing stroke order. Say the sound of each letter: "क says ka, म says ma." Show picture cards (कबूतर – pigeon, मछली – fish, नदी – river).
Activity (15 min): Students trace क, म, न on slates with chalk, then write each letter 5 times in notebooks.
Wrap-Up (5 min): Play “Letter Hunt”: Show flashcards (क, म, न), students name the letter and sound.
Resources: Varnamala chart, flashcards (क, म, न), picture cards, slates, notebooks.
Assessment: Check tracing and writing accuracy; observe letter recognition.
Day 2: Writing Simple 2-Letter Words (कम, नम)
Objective: Form and write 2-letter Hindi words using क, म, न.
Activities:
Story (10 min): Tell a story about a नदी (river) that is नम (moist). Introduce words: क + म = कम (less), न + म = नम (moist).
Discussion (10 min): Show flashcards for कम and नम. Pronounce each word, breaking into sounds: "क-म, कम." Use examples: "कम पानी" (less water), "नम कपड़ा" (moist cloth). Show pictures.
Activity (15 min): Students write कम and नम 5 times in notebooks, then color a worksheet with pictures (e.g., water for कम, cloth for नम) and write the words below.
Wrap-Up (5 min): Students point to one picture and say the word (e.g., "नम").
Resources: Flashcards (कम, नम), picture cards, worksheet, crayons, notebooks.
Assessment: Evaluate writing and worksheet for word-picture matching; note participation.
Day 3: More Hindi Letters (ग, ब)
Objective: Recognize and write Hindi letters ग (ga), ब (ba).
Activities:
Rhyme (10 min): Sing "ग से गाय, ब से बकरी" (cow, goat), pointing to ग and ब on the varnamala chart.
Discussion (10 min): Model writing ग and ब on the board. Say the sounds: "ग says ga, ब says ba." Show picture cards (गाय – cow, बकरी – goat).
Activity (15 min): Students trace ग and ब on slates, then write each letter 5 times in notebooks. Draw a cow (गाय) next to ग.
Wrap-Up (5 min): Play “Find the Letter”: Show flashcards (क, म, न, ग, ब), students name the letter.
Resources: Varnamala chart, flashcards (ग, ब), picture cards, slates, notebooks.
Assessment: Check tracing, writing, and drawing accuracy; observe letter naming.
Day 4: Writing 2-Letter Words (गम, बग)
Objective: Form and write 2-letter Hindi words using ग, म, ब.
Activities:
Story (10 min): Narrate a story about a गाय (cow) feeling गम (sadness). Introduce words: ग + म = गम (sadness), ब + ग = बग (run, colloquial).
Discussion (10 min): Show flashcards for गम and बग. Pronounce: "ग-म, गम." Use sentences: "गाय को गम है" (The cow is sad), "बकरी बग" (The goat runs). Show pictures (sad cow, running goat).
Activity (15 min): Students write गम and बग 5 times in notebooks, then draw the matching picture (cow for गम, goat for बग).
Wrap-Up (5 min): Play “Say the Word”: Show flashcards, students read aloud.
Resources: Flashcards (गम, बग), picture cards, notebooks, crayons.
Assessment: Check writing and drawings; observe reading accuracy.
Day 5: Review Letters and Words
Objective: Review letters (क, म, न, ग, ब) and words (कम, नम, गम, बग).
Activities:
Game (10 min): Play “Letter Bingo” with letters क, म, न, ग, ब. Students mark letters on bingo cards as teacher reads.
Discussion (10 min): Review all words using flashcards. Ask, "कम का मतलब?" (What does कम mean? – less).
Activity (15 min): Students complete a worksheet: Match words to pictures (e.g., कम to water, गम to cow) and write each word once.
Wrap-Up (5 min): Class sings "क से कबूतर, ग से गाय" to review letters.
Resources: Bingo cards, flashcards, worksheet, varnamala chart.
Assessment: Check bingo participation; evaluate worksheet matches and writing.
Week 2: 3-Letter Words and Basic Sentences in Hindi
Day 6: Introduction to 3-Letter Words (घर, नमन)
Objective: Recognize and write 3-letter Hindi words (घर, नमन).
Activities:
Rhyme (10 min): Sing "घ से घर" (house), pointing to घ on the varnamala chart.
Discussion (10 min): Introduce words: घ + र = घर (house), न + म + न = नमन (greeting). Show pictures (house, child greeting). Pronounce: "घ-र, घर."
Activity (15 min): Students trace घ on slates, write घर and नमन 5 times in notebooks, and draw a house (घर).
Wrap-Up (5 min): Play “Find the Picture”: Show words, students point to matching pictures.
Resources: Varnamala chart, flashcards (घर, नमन), picture cards, slates, notebooks.
Assessment: Check tracing and writing; observe picture matching.
Day 7: More 3-Letter Words (बमन, गमन)
Objective: Write 3-letter Hindi words (बमन, गमन).
Activities:
Story (10 min): Tell a story about a बकरी (goat) doing बमन (wandering). Introduce: ब + म + न = बमन (wandering), ग + म + न = गमन (going).
Discussion (10 min): Show flashcards for बमन and गमन. Use sentences: "बकरी बमन करती है" (The goat wanders), "गाय गमन करती है" (The cow goes). Show pictures.
Activity (15 min): Students write बमन and गमन 5 times in notebooks, color a picture of a goat (for बमन).
Wrap-Up (5 min): Students share one word they learned.
Resources: Flashcards (बमन, गमन), picture cards, notebooks, crayons.
Assessment: Evaluate writing and coloring; note participation.
Day 8: Forming Basic Hindi Sentences
Objective: Write 2–3 word Hindi sentences using यह (this).
Activities:
Discussion (10 min): Teach यह (this). Model sentences: "यह गाय" (This cow), "यह घर" (This house). Show pictures to match sentences.
Activity (15 min): Students write 3 sentences in notebooks: "यह गाय," "यह घर," "यह बकरी" (This goat), and draw one picture (e.g., cow for यह गाय).
Game (10 min): Play “Sentence Match”: Show picture cards, students say the sentence (e.g., "यह नदी" – This river).
Wrap-Up (5 min): Students read one sentence aloud.
Resources: Picture cards, notebooks, crayons.
Assessment: Check sentences and drawings; observe reading and matching.
Day 9: Hindi Picture Book Project (Preparation)
Objective: Plan a group “Hindi Picture Book” project with words and pictures.
Activities:
Discussion (10 min): Explain project: Groups create a picture book with 5 pages, each with a word (e.g., घर) and a picture. Show a sample page with यह गाय.
Planning (15 min): Divide class into 4 groups. Each group picks 5 words (e.g., कम, गम, घर, बमन, नमन) and plans pictures.
Activity (10 min): Groups start drawing pictures and writing words on pages.
Wrap-Up (5 min): Groups share one word and picture idea.
Resources: Paper, crayons, sample book.
Assessment: Observe group planning; note word choices.
Day 10: Hindi Picture Book Presentation
Objective: Complete and present picture books; review Hindi writing skills.
Activities:
Craft (20 min): Groups finish their picture books, writing 5 words and adding pictures. Bind pages with string or tape.
Presentation (15 min): Groups present their book, reading 3 words aloud and showing pictures.
Wrap-Up (5 min): Class votes for “सबसे सुंदर किताब” (Most Beautiful Book); teacher reviews key letters and words.
Resources: Paper, crayons, string.
Assessment: Evaluate books for word accuracy and creativity; assess presentations.
Notes for Teachers
Cultural Context: Use relatable examples (e.g., गाय, रंगोली, दीया) to teach words. Highlight festivals like Pohela Boishakh for cultural connection.
Differentiation: For advanced students, introduce simple matras (e.g., की for कब की). For struggling students, focus on fewer letters (e.g., only क, म) with picture support.
Parental Involvement: Encourage parents to point out Hindi words at home (e.g., घर on a door) and practice writing letters.
Safety: Supervise use of crayons and string during crafts.
Extension: Organize a “Hindi Letter Day” where students bring objects starting with letters (e.g., ग for गाय).
Assessment Summary
Formative: Daily observations, participation in games/discussions, worksheet accuracy, writing quality.
Summative: Hindi Picture Book project (group effort, word accuracy, 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 1 students will:
Write 10 Hindi letters with correct formation.
Write 10 simple 2–3 letter Hindi words without matras.
Form 3–4 word basic sentences (e.g., "यह गाय").
Show improved handwriting, phonemic awareness, and confidence in Hindi writing.