Lesson Plan: Going Places – A.R. Barton
Grade Level: Class XII
Subject: English Core
(Flamingo)
Chapter: Going Places
Duration: 2-3 periods
(40 minutes each)
Textbook: Flamingo –
NCERT
Author: A. R. Barton
1. Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
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Understand the theme and message of “Going Places”
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Identify and analyze the characters, especially the
protagonist Sophie
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Recognize the difference between fantasy and reality in
literature and life
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Enhance interpretative, inferential, and evaluative
comprehension skills
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Express opinions in written and spoken form based on the
text
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Appreciate the writing style of A. R. Barton
2. Skills Focus
|
Skill |
Activities Included |
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Listening |
Audio reading, discussion-based listening |
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Speaking |
Class discussion, role play |
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Reading |
Close reading with annotations |
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Writing |
Diary entry, character sketch, analytical paragraph |
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Vocabulary |
Word meanings from context |
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Grammar |
Reported speech, modal verbs |
3. Teaching Aids
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Textbook (Flamingo)
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Whiteboard & markers
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Audio recording of the chapter
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Flashcards with quotes and characters
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Worksheet with HOTS questions and MCQs
4. Teaching Methodology
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Constructivist Approach –
Encouraging students to build their own understanding
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Discussion-Based Learning –
Guided peer interaction
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Integrated Skill Development –
Interlinking reading, writing, speaking, and listening
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Bloom’s Taxonomy Levels –
From remembering to creating
5. Lesson Flow
Period 1: Introduction
& Theme
Warm-Up (5 mins)
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Ask: What are your dreams for the future? Are they
realistic or fantasy?
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Quick think-pair-share to activate prior knowledge
Reading &
Explanation (20 mins)
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Begin reading the chapter aloud (teacher + volunteers)
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Pause to explain character traits of Sophie and Jansie
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Discuss setting and Sophie’s daydreams
Discussion (10 mins)
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Explore: Why does Sophie imagine meeting Danny Casey?
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Compare Jansie’s practicality vs. Sophie’s dreams
Homework
·
Read the full chapter and underline the dialogue-heavy
sections
Period 2: Analysis &
Characters
Recap (5 mins)
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Quick recap quiz: MCQs or true/false
Character Mapping (15
mins)
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Fill a character web for Sophie, Jansie, Geoff, and Danny
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Discuss Sophie's family background and its influence
Literary Devices (10
mins)
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Identify examples of imagery, irony, and first-person
narration
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Highlight how the author blurs fantasy and reality
Speaking Activity (10
mins)
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Role Play: Pairs act out the imagined café conversation
between Sophie and Danny Casey
Period 3: Reflection
& Writing
Discussion (5 mins)
·
Should young people always be practical about their
future?
Writing Practice (20
mins)
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Choose one:
o
Write a diary entry from Sophie after waiting for
Danny
o
Write a character sketch of Geoff
o
Write an analytical paragraph on the theme of
escapism
Grammar Focus (10 mins)
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Convert Sophie’s imagined dialogue into reported speech
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Practice using modal verbs like might, could,
would
Closure (5 mins)
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Recap key takeaways
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Share final thoughts: Can imagination be harmful or
helpful?
6. Assessment
|
Type |
Tool |
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Formative |
Observation, discussions, role play, worksheet |
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Summative |
Written assignments, grammar task |
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Peer Review |
Evaluate speaking role plays |
7. Homework / Extended
Learning
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Write a personal essay: A time when I imagined
something that didn’t happen
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Prepare a short presentation: A realistic goal vs. a
fantasy goal I hold
8. Values and Life
Skills Integrated
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Self-awareness about aspirations
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Critical thinking about choices
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Empathy for differing viewpoints
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Resilience in facing reality
9. Core Competencies
Covered (CBSE NEP-2020 Aligned)
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Critical thinking and
problem-solving
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Communication skills
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Creativity and imagination
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Emotional intelligence
