Class 9 English Chapter 2 The Pot Maker Lesson Plan | CBSE


The Pot Maker Lesson Plan 

Class: 9

Subject: English (Language & Literature)

Textbook: Kaveri

Chapter: 2 – The Pot Maker

Author: Temsula Ao

Duration: 6–7 Periods (40 minutes each)

Type: Prose (Short Story)

1. Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

Knowledge Objectives

  • Recall the main events, characters and sequence of the story The Pot Maker.
  • Explain the process of traditional pot-making described in the story.
  • Identify the reasons why Arenla did not want to teach pot-making to Sentila.

Understanding Objectives

  • Analyse the conflict between passion and practicality in the story.
  • Interpret the role of Onula and the village council in Sentila’s journey.
  • Explain the significance of the last line – “A new pot maker was born.”

Application Objectives

  • Use new vocabulary items (pittance, tedious, deftly, malleable, etc.) in their own sentences.
  • Answer reference-to-context, short answer and long answer questions based on the chapter.
  • Prepare a KWL Chart and Concept Map of the chapter.

Values & Life Skills Objectives

  • Appreciate the importance of perseverance, hard work and traditional skills.
  • Realise that knowledge and skills belong to the community and should be passed on.
  • Develop respect for dignity of labour and indigenous crafts.

2. Learning Outcomes

By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:

- Read and comprehend the story with proper understanding of plot, characters and themes.

- Identify and explain the values of perseverance, passion and respect for traditional skills.

- Use new vocabulary in context.

- Answer reference-to-context and short/long answer questions.

- Appreciate the importance of traditional crafts and community knowledge.

- Write a short paragraph or diary entry based on the story.


3. Previous Knowledge

Students already know:

- Basic structure of a short story (beginning, middle, end)

- Difference between traditional and modern occupations

- Simple values like hard work and determination


4. Teaching-Learning Materials (TLM)

- NCERT Textbook (Kaveri)

- Blackboard / Smartboard

- Flashcards of new words

- Pictures of pottery and traditional crafts

- Concept Map and KWL Chart (already prepared)

- Audio/video clip of traditional pottery (optional)


5. Period-wise Plan


Period 1: Introduction & Warm-up

- Show pictures of different traditional occupations.

- Ask: “Have you seen anyone making pots by hand?”

- Introduce the title and author.

- Students fill the ‘K’ and ‘W’ columns of the KWL Chart.

- Silent reading of the first part of the story.


Period 2: Reading & Explanation (Part 1)

- Loud reading by teacher + students (paragraph-wise).

- Explanation of difficult words and phrases.

- Discussion: Why does Arenla want Sentila to learn weaving?

- Students note down new vocabulary.


Period 3: Reading & Explanation (Part 2)

- Continue reading from Sentila’s training to Onula’s help.

- Focus on character traits of Sentila, Arenla and Onula.

- Discuss the role of the village council.

- Students complete the Concept Map (Characters + Plot).


Period 4: Reading & Explanation (Part 3) + Themes

- Complete the remaining story.

- Discuss the ending: “A new pot maker was born.”

- Identify major themes:

    - Passion vs Practicality

    - Perseverance

    - Importance of traditional skills

    - Community ownership of knowledge

- Students fill the ‘L’ column of the KWL Chart.


Period 5: Language & Vocabulary Work

- Word meanings and usage (pittance, tedious, deftly, malleable, etc.)

- Noun clauses and relative clauses (as given in the textbook)

- Determiners exercise

- Short writing task: “If I were Sentila…”


Period 6: Assessment & Recapitulation

- Oral questions (RTC + short answers)

- Written quiz (5–7 questions)

- Students present their completed Concept Map / KWL Chart

- Values discussion: Why should traditional skills be preserved?


Period 7 (Optional / Extra):

- Role-play (Sentila and Onula / Sentila and Arenla)

- Creative writing: Diary entry of Sentila after making her first successful pots

- Group discussion: Handmade vs Machine-made products


6. Assessment

- Formative: Observation, oral responses, notebook work, KWL & Concept Map

- Summative: Short answer and long answer questions from the textbook + extra questions


7. Homework / Assignment

1. Complete the exercises given in the textbook.

2. Write a short paragraph on “The Importance of Perseverance” with reference to Sentila.

3. Prepare 5 extra questions from the chapter.


8. Values & Life Skills

- Perseverance and hard work

- Respect for traditional knowledge

- Confidence and learning from others

- Dignity of labour


9. Remedial Measures

- Extra reading practice for slow learners

- Word bank and simple sentence making

- Pair work with brighter students


10. Enrichment

- Research any traditional craft of your region and present it.

- Read the story “Quality” by John Galsworthy (given in the textbook) and compare.

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