Teaching of Prose
Standard : IX,
Topic : Water – The Elixir of Life,
Page : 117,…..120.
Theme : “Sir C V Raman praises the importance of water, which is the lifegiving force to
all.”
“The scientist says that man attempted to seek an imaginary elixir of life, the
divine Amrita, to confer him immortality”
Learning Outcomes:
E-901 : Listens to announcements, reads aloud texts, audio /video for information, gist and
details; responds by answering accordingly Listens and reads to gather information and
answers questions.
E-902 : Listening & Speaking Listens to and discusses literary/non-literary inputs in varied contexts to infer,
interpret, and appreciate. Presents audio content orally in front of his class/in a small group
discussion.
Competency
• Read texts and other longer, standard, literary pieces.
• They can explain a story with simple words.
• Engages in conversation with family and friends.
• Responds to different kinds of instructions in varied contexts.
• Read literary books in English, interpret, evaluate and respond to the characters, plot and setting.
TLM
▪ Videos, PPT, Online resources and images.
▪ News paper articles about sports and games.
Motivational and Introduction:
• How long can I survive without drinking water?
• Do you think the living organisms in this planet can survive without water? Why?
• Where do you get your drinking water from?
• Is the drinking water you use in your home treated?
• If not, how do you purify it?
Guided Reading:
I read the supplementary with proper stress, pause and intonation. Students listen silently at the
first time. Second time they repeat after me. They read in small groups.
Teacher’s activity:
Before explaining this story, the teacher explains the new words with the help of chart. The
teacher explains the lesson in simple words with help of online resources and through
Student’s activity:
Volunteer students to briefly explain the content explained by the teacher in front of other students.
Presentation:
• The author draws example of the Nile valley civilization to show how one side is the most fertile land
on the earth while the other is a sea of billowing sand without a speck of green. Nile river is the life-
giving waters that has created and sustained the whole country of Egypt.
• Water adds beauty to the countryside, be it a small stream or the rainfed tanks that are a common
sight in South India. These tanks store the silt-laden water full of nutrients and minerals which are
precious to the crops. But they are often neglected and not properly maintained. Swiftly flowing water
carries fairly large and heavy particles while the finer particles which are more in number are carried to
great distances.
• The flow of water plays a great beneficial role in the geological process of converting rocks into soil.
India, an agriculture-based country, depends on seasonal rainfall/snowfall, as it is the only source other
than the artesian water. Conservation of rainwater becomes a huge responsibility when soil erosion is
not checked. Soil erosion though may not be evident at first; it is painfully apparent at the later stages
when deep gullies and ravines are formed, rendering agriculture impossible. It calls for urgent
preventive action – terracing of land, construction of bunds, contour cultivation and planting
appropriate types of vegetation are some of the measures suggested by the author. These measures
serve a double purpose of preventing soil erosion and keeping the water on and in the soil.
• The author also brings in other benefits of water like using boats for a cheaper transport system and
hydro-electric power, which can uplift rural areas of India. Water is both the most common and
uncommon liquid.
The investigation about the nature and properties of water will always be of the
highest scientific interest!
New words
elixir (n) – a hypothetical substance believed to maintain life indefinitely/ a substance believed to cure all ills
billowing (adj.)- characterized by great swelling waves or surges
teeming(adj.)- abundantly filled especially with living things
trickling(v)- to flow slowly and with out force
precipitate(v)- a solid substance that is produced from a liquid during a chemical process
crust (n) – a hard outer covering of something
catchment(n)- a structure, such as a basin or a reservoir, used for collecting or draining water
barges (n) – a long boat with a flat bottom, used for carrying freight on rivers
Reinforcement:
• Say something important for us to survive.
• What is the main reason why the smallest creatures on earth in the solar system first
appeared millions of years ago?
Evaluation:
LOT
1. What makes water one of the most powerful and wonderful things on earth?
2. How does water help in the formation of fertile lands?
3. How does soil erosion happen and what are its main causes?
MOT
4. What are some measures that are used to prevent soil erosion?
5. How, according to Sir C. V. Raman, can rainwater as well as the water of rivers be
prevented from going to waste?
HOT
• If you were a scientist, how would you present your ideas to save and spend water without wasting it?
Assignment
Write a paragraph about 80-100 words
• Life cannot exist on earth without water – Explain.
Writing:
They write the writing practice by follow the teacher. They write book back exercises, fill in the
blanks, write the answers for the questions.
Follow up work:
Prepare a plan for how we can protect one percent of the world’s available good drinking water.