Courtesy, Politeness, and Etiquette Civic Education Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 9

Detailed Student-Centered Lesson Plan Presentation

Subject: Civic Education
Class: Primary 2
Term: First Term
Week: 9
Age: 7 years
Topic: Courtesy, Politeness, and Etiquette
Sub-topic: Meaning, Treating Others with Respect
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives:

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

1. Explain the meaning of courtesy, politeness, and etiquette.
2. Identify their roles in society regarding courtesy and politeness.
3. Outline ways to be responsible in public.

Key Words:

• Courtesy
• Politeness
• Etiquette
• Respect
• Responsibility

Set Induction: Start with a story about a child who showed politeness and was praised.

Entry Behavior: Pupils have basic knowledge of good manners and respect.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Chalkboard and chalk
• Flashcards with key words
• Pictures depicting courtesy, politeness, and etiquette

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: Discuss times when pupils showed good manners and how it made them feel.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Social skills
• Communication
• Critical thinking

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 2
• Basic Civic Education Textbook for Primary 2

Instructional Materials:

• Flashcards
• Pictures showing courtesy, politeness, and etiquette
• Chalkboard and chalk

Content:

Explanation of the Topic:

Courtesy, Politeness, and Etiquette:

1. Meaning:
   • Courtesy: Being kind and respectful to others.
   • Politeness: Using good manners, like saying “please” and “thank you.”
   • Etiquette: Following rules of behavior in different situations.
2. Treating Others with Respect:
   • Be kind and respectful in the street, buses, trains, and queues.
   • Use polite words and actions.
3. Roles in Society:
   • Being polite helps make society a better place.
   • Showing courtesy helps build good relationships with others.
4. Ways to Be Responsible in Public:
   • Saying “please” and “thank you.”
   • Helping others when they need it.
   • Waiting your turn in queues.
   • Keeping noise levels down in public places.

Objective Questions:

1. Courtesy means being ______ to others.
   a) rude
   b) kind
   c) noisy
   d) selfish
2. Saying “please” and “thank you” is an example of ______.
   a) shouting
   b) politeness
   c) ignoring
   d) fighting
3. Etiquette is about following ______ of behavior.
   a) rules
   b) games
   c) jokes
   d) stories
4. Being respectful in buses and trains shows ______.
   a) noise
   b) courtesy
   c) rudeness
   d) fighting
5. Waiting your turn in a queue is an example of ______.
   a) politeness
   b) fighting
   c) ignoring
   d) pushing
6. Saying “thank you” when someone helps you is showing ______.
   a) rudeness
   b) politeness
   c) selfishness
   d) noise
7. Helping others when they need it is being ______.
   a) polite
   b) rude
   c) noisy
   d) selfish
8. Keeping noise levels down in public places shows ______.
   a) disrespect
   b) courtesy
   c) rudeness
   d) fighting
9. Using polite words and actions is part of ______.
   a) etiquette
   b) rudeness
   c) noise
   d) fighting
10. Building good relationships with others needs ______.
    a) fighting
    b) courtesy
    c) ignoring
    d) shouting

Class Activity Discussion:

1. Q: What does courtesy mean?
   A: Being kind and respectful to others.
2. Q: Why is politeness important?
   A: It helps us get along with others and shows respect.
3. Q: What is etiquette?
   A: Following rules of behavior in different situations.
4. Q: How should we act in queues?
   A: Wait our turn and be patient.
5. Q: Why should we say “please” and “thank you”?
   A: It shows politeness and respect.
6. Q: How can we show courtesy in public transport?
   A: By being respectful and quiet.
7. Q: What is a benefit of being polite?
   A: Building good relationships with others.
8. Q: How should we behave in public places?
   A: Keep noise levels down and be respectful.
9. Q: Why is it important to help others?
   A: It shows kindness and builds trust.
10. Q: What role do we play in society by being courteous?
    A: We help make society a better place.

Presentation:

Step 1:

• The teacher revises the previous topic on the importance of civic education to national development.
  Teacher’s Activities: Ask pupils to recall and discuss what they learned about civic education’s role in national development.
  Learners’ Activities: Pupils participate by discussing what they remember.

Step 2:

• The teacher introduces the new topic: Courtesy, Politeness, and Etiquette.
  Teacher’s Activities: Use flashcards and pictures to explain courtesy, politeness, and etiquette.
  Learners’ Activities: Pupils listen and ask questions.

Step 3:

• The teacher allows the pupils to give their own contributions and corrects them when necessary.
  Teacher’s Activities: Encourage pupils to share their thoughts on courtesy, politeness, and etiquette.
  Learners’ Activities: Pupils share their ideas and listen to corrections.

Assessment:

• The teacher provides fill-in-the-blank questions for pupils to complete.
• Teacher’s Activities: Distribute the questions and collect them for marking.
• Learners’ Activities: Pupils complete the fill-in-the-blank questions.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What does courtesy mean?
2. Why is politeness important?
3. Name one way to show etiquette in public.
4. How should we act in queues?
5. Why should we say “please” and “thank you”?
6. How can we show courtesy in public transport?
7. What is a benefit of being polite?
8. How should we behave in public places?
9. Why is it important to help others?
10. What role do we play in society by being courteous?

Conclusion:

• The teacher goes around to mark the pupils’ work and provide feedback.
• Teacher’s Activities: Mark pupils’ answers and offer corrections where needed.
• Learners’ Activities: Pupils listen to feedback and make corrections.

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