Grade 3 English Lesson Plan: The Wise Ant and the Lazy Grasshopper

Objective: Students will be able to identify the moral of the story and understand the importance of hard work and responsibility.

Materials: - The Wise Ant and the Lazy Grasshopper story (printed or displayed on a projector) - Chart paper or whiteboard - Markers or chalk - Worksheet with comprehension questions (optional)

Warm-up (5 minutes): 1. Begin the lesson by asking students if they have ever heard the fable “The Ant and the Grasshopper.” Allow a few students to share what they know about the story. 2. Explain that today, they will be reading a similar story called “The Wise Ant and the Lazy Grasshopper” and discuss the moral of the story.

Introduction (10 minutes): 1. Display the title of the story, “The Wise Ant and the Lazy Grasshopper,” on the board or chart paper. 2. Read the story aloud to the students, pausing at appropriate moments to show the illustrations or ask questions to check for understanding. 3. After reading, ask the students to summarize the story in their own words. Write their responses on the board or chart paper.

Discussion (10 minutes): 1. Lead a class discussion about the characters and their actions in the story. 2. Ask the students to describe Andy and Gus, focusing on their personalities and behaviors. 3. Discuss the consequences of Andy’s hard work and planning, as well as Gus’s carefree attitude. 4. Ask the students to think about what they can learn from the story and how it applies to their own lives.

Activity (15 minutes): 1. Divide the students into pairs or small groups. 2. Distribute the comprehension questions worksheet (optional) or ask the questions orally. 3. Allow the students to discuss and answer the questions together. 4. After a few minutes, bring the class back together and review the answers as a whole group.

Conclusion (5 minutes): 1. Review the moral of the story: “Hard work and responsibility are the keys to a secure future.” 2. Ask the students to reflect on the lesson and share one thing they learned or one way they can apply the moral to their own lives. 3. Encourage students to think about the importance of planning and working hard to achieve their goals.

Extension Activity (optional): 1. Have students create a comic strip or storyboard illustrating the story, focusing on the key events and the moral. 2. Ask students to write a short paragraph explaining how they can apply the moral of the story to their own lives.

Assessment: - Observe students’ participation in the class discussion and their ability to summarize the story. - Review students’ answers to the comprehension questions or their written reflections on the moral of the story.