Topic : Notes of Lesson
Class : 7
Subject : English
Month : July week - 1
Notes of Lesson for the Seventh English -the July 1st week: The Wind on Haunted Hill (prose)
-Sethuraman Ramalingam, BT Asst, (Eng.) Govt.,Hr,Sec, School., Paranam, Sendurai Edn dt, Ariyalur DT-621804.
Mail to kvrsethuraman@gmail.com
Teaching of Prose
Standard : VII,
Topic : The Wind on Haunted Hill,
Theme. : "Exploring Fear and Mystery."
Page nos : 109...114
Learning Outcomes:
E:704:engages in conversations in English with family, friends, and people from different
professions such as shopkeeper, salesperson etc. using appropriate vocabulary
E:707:asks and responds to questions based on texts (from books or other resources) and out of curiosity
Introduction : Answer these riddles
• I have a face but no eyes, hands but no arms.
• I sit in a corner while travelling around the world.
• I go up when rain comes down.
• I have a head and a tail but no body.
Guided Reading:
Teacher reads prose with correct stress, pauses and intonation. Students listen silently the first time. The
second time they repeat after the teacher. They study in small groups
TLM:
New words chart, video and images.
The Teacher’s activity:
Before explaining this story, the teacher also explains the new words with the help of chart. The teacher
explains the lesson in simple words through video. And actions.
The Student’s activity:
Choose a favourite part of the story and have students role-play it. Volunteer students to briefly explain the
content explained by the teacher in front of other students.
Concept Map
Consolidation and Presentation: (Write in order mode)
• On Haunted Hill, Usha seeks shelter in ruins, encounters ghostly figures.
• A startled cat adds to the eerie atmosphere as thunder rumbles.
• Reunited with Suresh and Binya, they wait out the storm together.
• Dawn breaks, a mysterious wave and voice bid farewell.
• Questions linger about the haunting and the unseen presence.
• The story delves into fear, mystery, and the power of imagination.
• The setting amplifies the sense of suspense and uncertainty.
• Characters' reactions to fear reveal their strengths and vulnerabilities.
• Darkness and atmospheric elements heighten the chilling tone.
Reinforcement:
Exploring Fear and
Mystery
Haunted Hill's secrets linger,
unanswered, in their minds.
The wind whispers, the ruins
echo, and the story remains
untold.
Rain forces her to stay, where
she reunites with Suresh and
Binya.
Together, they wait for the
storm's end, unsure of the
waving hand.
As dawn breaks, a mysterious
voice bids farewell, leaving them
curious.
wind blows through ruins and
whispers its dark past.
Usha seeks refuge, encounters
ghostly figures and a startled cat.
Notes of Lesson for the Seventh English -the July 1st week: The Wind on Haunted Hill (prose)
-Sethuraman Ramalingam, BT Asst, (Eng.) Govt.,Hr,Sec, School., Paranam, Sendurai Edn dt, Ariyalur DT-621804.
Mail to kvrsethuraman@gmail.com Website https://kalvikoodal.blogspot.com/
• Discuss about the thrilled stormy lightning nights at your own house or any other place.
• Students will collect information about storms, cyclones and natural calamities
Evaluation:
LOT:
• How does the author create and maintain a sense of mystery and suspense throughout the story?
• What role does the setting of Haunted Hill play in shaping the events and atmosphere of the
story?
MOT:
• Discuss the importance of the element of darkness and how it contributes to the story's overall
mood and tone.
• Analyze the relationships between the characters, particularly Usha, Suresh, and Binya. How
does their unity in times of fear and uncertainty impact the story?
HOT:
• Reflect on the open-ended nature of the story's conclusion. Why might the author have chosen to
leave certain aspects unexplained?
• How does the story explore the theme of the unknown and its impact on individuals' perceptions
and actions?
Remedial Teaching:
The teacher gives oral drills, reading practice for the late bloomers. They use the internet
source to enrich their skills.
Writing:
They write the writing practice by follow the teacher. They write the book back exercises... read
and understand, vocabulary, listening and writing.
Follow up work:
• Have you ever scared? How did you feel?
• Talk about it in one or two sentences with your friend.
Prepared by
Sethuraman Ramalingam, B.T., Asst, (Eng.), MA., B.Ed., CELT, (M.S.W.)
Tamil Nadu-IX Standard English Textbook Committee Author,
Govt., Hr., Sec, School.,
Paranam,
Sendurai Edn dt,
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