Paul’s Early Life Christian Religious Studies Primary 6 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Christian Religious Studies Primary 6 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Class: Primary 6
Term: First Term
Week: 1
Age: 11 years
Topic: Paul’s Early Life
Sub-topic: Paul’s Early Life, Parentage, Education, and Anti-Christian Activities
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Narrate the events of Paul’s early life.
2. Discuss Paul’s parentage and education.
3. Describe Paul’s anti-Christian activities.

Keywords: Paul, Early Life, Parentage, Education, Anti-Christian Activities

Set Induction:
Start with a discussion on the importance of knowing about biblical figures. Ask pupils if they know anything about Paul.

Entry Behaviour:
Pupils should have a basic understanding of major biblical figures and events.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Bible
• Worksheets on Paul’s life
• Whiteboard and markers

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Review previous lessons on important biblical figures and their impacts.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Reading comprehension
• Narrative skills
• Analytical thinking

Learning Materials:

• Bible passages about Paul
• Worksheets with questions

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Bible

Instructional Materials:

• Story of Paul’s early life
• Worksheet with questions

Content:

1. Paul’s Early Life:
   • Born as Saul in Tarsus.
   • Grew up in a devout Jewish family.
   • Studied under Gamaliel.
2. Parentage and Education:
   • Paul’s father was a Pharisee and he inherited Roman citizenship.
   • Received education in Jewish law and scriptures.
3. Anti-Christian Activities:
   • Initially opposed Christians and persecuted them.
   • Involved in imprisoning and executing early Christians.

Evaluation:

1. What was Paul’s original name?
   a) Saul
   b) David
   c) Peter
   d) John
2. Where was Paul born?
   a) Jerusalem
   b) Tarsus
   c) Bethlehem
   d) Nazareth
3. Who was Paul’s teacher?
   a) Peter
   b) John
   c) Gamaliel
   d) Matthew
4. What was Paul’s family background?
   a) Roman
   b) Egyptian
   c) Greek
   d) Persian
5. How did Paul receive his education?
   a) From his father
   b) In a Jewish school
   c) From Gamaliel
   d) From the Romans
6. What were Paul’s views on Christianity before his conversion?
   a) Supportive
   b) Neutral
   c) Opposed
   d) Indifferent
7. What role did Paul play in the persecution of Christians?
   a) He protected them
   b) He ignored them
   c) He persecuted them
   d) He supported them
8. How did Paul’s early life influence his later actions?
   a) It made him a Christian
   b) It had no effect
   c) It made him a leader
   d) It led to his conversion
9. Name one significant event in Paul’s early life.
   a) His education
   b) His conversion
   c) His imprisonment
   d) His journey
10. Why is it important to study Paul’s early life?
    a) To learn about his family
    b) To understand his later actions
    c) To know his location
    d) To study his writings
11. What did Paul study under Gamaliel?
    a) Science
    b) Jewish law
    c) Philosophy
    d) History
12. What citizenship did Paul inherit from his father?
    a) Greek
    b) Roman
    c) Jewish
    d) Egyptian
13. How did Paul’s early life affect his later actions?
    a) It inspired him to be a Christian
    b) It made him a persecutor
    c) It had no impact
    d) It made him a teacher
14. What was Paul’s initial attitude towards Christians?
    a) He was a supporter
    b) He was neutral
    c) He was hostile
    d) He was curious
15. How did Paul’s education contribute to his role as a Pharisee?
    a) It made him a leader
    b) It made him knowledgeable in Jewish law
    c) It made him a Roman
    d) It had no impact

Class Activity Discussion:

1. What was Paul’s original name?
   • Paul’s original name was Saul.
2. Where was Paul born?
   • Paul was born in Tarsus.
3. Who was Paul’s teacher?
   • Paul studied under Gamaliel.
4. What was Paul’s family background?
   • Paul’s family was Jewish, and he was a Roman citizen.
5. How did Paul receive his education?
   • Paul was educated in Jewish law and scriptures under Gamaliel.
6. What were Paul’s views on Christianity before his conversion?
   • Paul was opposed to Christianity and persecuted Christians.
7. What role did Paul play in the persecution of Christians?
   • Paul was involved in imprisoning and executing Christians.
8. How did Paul’s early life influence his later actions?
   • His early life as a Pharisee and his education influenced his initial opposition to Christianity.
9. Name one significant event in Paul’s early life.
   • One significant event was his education under Gamaliel.
10. Why is it important to study Paul’s early life?
    • Studying Paul’s early life helps understand his transformation and impact as a Christian leader.
11. What did Paul study under Gamaliel?
    • Paul studied Jewish law and scriptures.
12. What citizenship did Paul inherit from his father?
    • Paul inherited Roman citizenship.
13. How did Paul’s early life affect his later actions?
    • His early life shaped his initial opposition to Christianity and later conversion.
14. What was Paul’s initial attitude towards Christians?
    • Paul was initially hostile towards Christians.
15. How did Paul’s education contribute to his role as a Pharisee?
    • Paul’s education made him knowledgeable in Jewish law, strengthening his role as a Pharisee.

Presentation:

1. Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic on significant biblical figures.
2. Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic about Paul’s early life, focusing on his background and anti-Christian activities.
3. Step 3: The teacher allows pupils to share their ideas and corrects any misconceptions.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Introduce the lesson and objectives.
• Read Bible passages and explain Paul’s early life.
• Facilitate discussions and answer questions.

Learners’ Activities:

• Listen to explanations.
• Read and discuss worksheets.
• Participate in class discussions and answer questions.

Assessment:
Evaluate pupils’ understanding through their participation in discussions and answers to evaluation questions.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What was Paul’s original name?
2. Where was Paul born?
3. Who was Paul’s teacher?
4. What was Paul’s family background?
5. How did Paul receive his education?
6. What were Paul’s views on Christianity before his conversion?
7. What role did Paul play in the persecution of Christians?
8. How did Paul’s early life influence his later actions?
9. Name one significant event in Paul’s early life.
10. Why is it important to study Paul’s early life?

Conclusion:
The teacher reviews key points, marks pupils’ work, and provides feedback.