Class: 6
Subject: English Language / Literacy
Duration: 45–60 minutes
I. Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
Identify the core moral of the story: the importance of mutual cooperation and coexistence.
Analyze the character shift in the Mango Tree (from selfish to appreciative).
Expand their vocabulary with terms like harmony, demon, and rigid.
Practice reading comprehension through answering textual questions.
II. Key Vocabulary
III. Lesson Procedure
1. Introduction & Warm-up (5 mins)
Discussion: Ask the students: "Have you ever needed help from someone you didn't like at first?" or "Do trees and animals need each other?"
Concept Hook: Introduce the idea of Symbiosis (how different living things help each other survive).
2. Reading & Analysis (15 mins)
Shared Reading: Read the first page aloud. Highlight the conflict: The Mango tree dislikes the animals, while the Banyan tree values them.
The Turning Point: Read the second page. Focus on the moment the woodcutters arrive and the Mango tree realizes it is vulnerable without the "demons" (animals) it tried to scare away.
Character Study:
Banyan Tree: Wise, kind, and understands the balance of nature.
Mango Tree: Proud and impulsive, but learns a hard lesson.
3. Interactive Activity: "What if?" (10 mins)
Divide the class into small groups.
Ask them to discuss: "What would have happened if the Banyan tree hadn't called for help?" or "How would the story change if the animals never came back?"
IV. Comprehension Check (Based on Textbook Questions)
Use the questions from page 13 of your image to test understanding:
What did the mango tree and the banyan tree do all day long?
Answer: They talked to each other and enjoyed all day long.
Why did the mango tree want to drive the animals away?
Answer: He disliked them because they roared loudly and smelled bad.
What advice did the banyan tree give to the mango tree?
Answer: He advised that trees and animals need each other and must live in harmony.
What lesson do you learn from this story?
Answer: We learn that "Sharing and caring is friendship" and that cooperation is essential for survival.
V. Creative Extension: "Save Trees" Poster
Inspired by the slogans at the bottom of page 13 ("Don't cut trees!", "Save trees!", "Plant trees!"), have students draw a small poster in their notebooks showing a tree and an animal helping each other.
VI. Homework Assignment
Vocabulary Practice: Use the words "Harmony" and "Friendship" in two original sentences.
Reflection: Write three sentences on how you can show "sharing and caring" in your own classroom.
Comprehension Questions :
1. Answer the following questions:
a. What did the mango tree and the banyan tree do all day long?
Ans: The mango tree and the banyan tree talked to each other and enjoyed all day long.
b. Why did the mango tree want to drive the animals away?
Ans: The mango tree wanted to drive them away because they roared loudly and smelled bad.
c. What advice did the banyan tree give to the mango tree?
Ans: The banyan tree advised that trees and animals need each other and must live in harmony.
d. What happened when the banyan tree cried out for help?
Ans: When the banyan tree cried for help, the wild animals heard his voice and rushed towards the banyan tree.
e. What lesson do you learn from this story?
Ans: We learn that we should help and care for each other. "Sharing and caring, friendship is born."
2. Mark tick (✓) for the correct statements and cross (✗) for the incorrect statements:
a. The banyan tree wanted to drive the animals away. — ( ✗ )
b. There was a demon in the mango tree. — ( ✗ )
c. Two farmers came to the forest. — ( ✗ ) (Note: They were woodcutters, not farmers.)
Word Power (Image 2)
1. Choose the words from the box which mean the same:
a. situation causing problem — trouble
b. living together in a friendly manner — harmony
c. anything done in a hurry — rushed
d. showing kindness to others — caring
e. dividing something between two or more people — sharing
Language Practice (Image 2)
1. Frame questions and their answers with the help of the table:
Yahan aapko 'Was' aur 'Were' ka prayog karke sawal aur jawab banane hain:
Question: Was the duster on the table?
Answer: Yes, it was. / No, it wasn't.
Question: Was the glass on the table?
Answer: Yes, it was. / No, it wasn't.
Question: Were the books on the table?
Answer: Yes, they were. / No, they weren't.
Question: Were the pens on the table?
Answer: Yes, they were. / No, they weren't.
Sharing and Caring (साझा करना और देखभाल करना)
यहाँ आपके पाठ का सरल हिंदी अनुवाद दिया गया है:
कहानी का सार (Hindi Translation)
एक जंगल में दो दोस्त थे—एक आम का पेड़ और एक बरगद का पेड़। वे पूरे दिन एक-दूसरे से बातें करते थे और मजे करते थे। हर रात शेर और बाघ उनके नीचे सोने आते थे। आम के पेड़ को जानवर पसंद नहीं थे। वह कहता था, "मैं इन्हें भगा दूँगा, ये बहुत ज़ोर से दहाड़ते हैं और इनसे बदबू आती है।"
बरगद के पेड़ ने कहा, "इतने असभ्य (rude) मत बनो। हम पेड़ों और जानवरों को एक-दूसरे की ज़रूरत है। हमें तालमेल (harmony) से रहना चाहिए और एक-दूसरे की मदद करनी चाहिए।" लेकिन आम का पेड़ अपनी बात पर अड़ा रहा। उस रात जब जानवर पेड़ के नीचे सो रहे थे, आम के पेड़ ने अपनी टहनियाँ हिलाईं और तेज़ आवाज़ें कीं। जानवरों को लगा कि वह कोई राक्षस है और वे भाग गए। आम का पेड़ खुश हुआ।
अगली शाम, दो लकड़हारे कुल्हाड़ी लेकर जंगल में आए। उन्होंने देखा कि वहाँ कोई जंगली जानवर नहीं है। उन्होंने बड़े आम के पेड़ को काटना शुरू कर दिया। आम का पेड़ दर्द से चिल्लाने लगा। उसकी हालत देखकर बरगद का पेड़ मदद के लिए चिल्लाया— "बचाओ! बचाओ!"
उसकी आवाज़ सुनकर जंगली जानवर वापस दौड़े। जब लकड़हारों ने जंगली जानवरों को देखा, तो वे अपनी कुल्हाड़ियाँ छोड़कर डर के मारे भाग गए। आम के पेड़ की आँखों से आँसू बहने लगे। उसे समझ आ गया कि बरगद का पेड़ सही था। उसने कहा, "तुम सही थे मेरे दोस्त, हमें खुश और सुरक्षित रहने के लिए एक-दूसरे की ज़रूरत है।"
Worksheet:-
Name: __________________________ Date: ___/___/2026
A. Word-Meaning Match
Match the words in Column A with their correct meanings in Column B:
Column A Column B
1. Harmony a. To force to leave
2. Rigid b. Living together peacefully
3. Demon c. Stiff or unwilling to change
4. Drive away d. An evil spirit
B. Multiple Choice Questions
1. Who were the two friends in the forest?
a) Mango tree & Neem tree b) Banyan tree & Mango tree c) Lion & Tiger
2. Why did the animals run away from the mango tree?
a) It was raining b) They saw a hunter c) They thought it was a demon
C. Fill in the Blanks
1. Trees and animals need each other to live in .
2. The tree cried out for help when the woodcutters came.
3. "Sharing and , friendship is born."
D. True or False
1. The woodcutters were afraid of the wild animals. [ ]
2. The mango tree was very kind to the animals from the start. [ ]
3. We should always help our friends in trouble. [ ]
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E. Creative Writing
Write two sentences on how you help your friends at school:
1. ______________________________________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________________________________
"Save Trees, Save Life!"
