Meaning and Actions of Prayer Christian Religious Studies Primary 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 5
Comprehensive Student-Centered Lesson Plan
Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Class: Primary 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 5
Age: 5–6 years
Topic: Prayer: Meaning and Things to Do When Praying
Sub-topic: Understanding the Meaning of Prayer, Actions During Prayer
Duration: 30 minutes
Behavioral Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Define prayer in simple terms.
- Mention three things to do when praying.
- Demonstrate actions such as kneeling, closing eyes, and putting hands together during prayer.
Keywords
Prayer, meaning, kneeling, closing eyes, hands together.
Set Induction
The teacher begins by asking the pupils, “Who has said ‘thank you’ to God today? What did you thank Him for?”
Entry Behavior
Pupils can identify one thing they are thankful for, such as family, food, or school.
Learning Resources and Materials
- Pictures of children praying.
- Illustrations showing the different actions during prayer.
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge
Pupils already know how to show gratitude and respect to others. The teacher connects this to showing gratitude to God through prayer.
Embedded Core Skills
- Communication skills.
- Physical coordination.
Learning Materials
- Flashcards with pictures of prayer actions.
- Charts showing steps of prayer.
Reference Books
- Lagos State Scheme of Work.
- Bible stories for young children.
Instructional Materials
- Flashcards.
- Charts.
- Pictures of children praying.
Content
Meaning of Prayer
- Definition of Prayer: Talking to God, like speaking to a best friend.
- Actions During Prayer:
- Kneeling Down: Shows respect to God.
- Closing Eyes: Helps to focus and feel closer to God.
- Putting Hands Together: A sign of asking and thanking God.
- Being Quiet: Helps us listen to God in our hearts.
- Examples of Prayer:
- Saying “Thank you, God, for my family.”
- Asking “Please, God, help me be brave.”
- Saying “Thank you, God, for my teachers and school.”
Presentation Steps
Introduction (5 minutes)
- The teacher greets the pupils.
- Revises the previous topic, “Why We Should Praise God,” by asking pupils to recall one reason for praising God.
Teacher’s Activities (10 minutes)
- Explains the meaning of prayer using simple words.
- Displays pictures of children praying and explains their actions.
- Demonstrates prayer actions: kneeling down, closing eyes, putting hands together.
- Gives examples of short prayers.
Learners’ Activities (10 minutes)
- Pupils repeat the definition of prayer after the teacher.
- Practice the actions demonstrated by the teacher.
- Share their own examples of what they would pray for.
Evaluation Questions
Fill-in-the-Blank Questions (with Options):
- Prayer is talking to _______.
a) God b) Toys c) Friends d) Teachers - When we pray, we show respect by _______ down.
a) Standing b) Kneeling c) Jumping d) Running - Closing our _______ helps us focus when praying.
a) Mouth b) Hands c) Eyes d) Books - We put our hands together to show _______.
a) Respect b) Asking c) Thanking d) Both b and c - Prayer is like having a special conversation with a _______.
a) Stranger b) Friend c) Parent d) Teacher - Being _______ during prayer helps us hear God in our hearts.
a) Loud b) Quiet c) Angry d) Busy - We say _______ to God during prayer for the good things we have.
a) Goodbye b) Sorry c) Thank you d) Hello - Prayer helps us feel _______ inside.
a) Angry b) Calm c) Loud d) Worried - Kneeling during prayer shows _______ to God.
a) Disrespect b) Respect c) Anger d) Joy - Putting our hands together during prayer is a way to _______.
a) Fight b) Ask c) Write d) Dance
Class Activity Discussion (FAQs)
- What is prayer?
Prayer is talking to God like a friend. - Why do we kneel during prayer?
It shows respect to God. - Why do we close our eyes during prayer?
To help us focus and feel closer to God. - What does putting hands together mean?
It means asking and thanking God. - Can we talk to God about everything?
Yes, we can tell God anything. - Why should we be quiet during prayer?
So we can listen to God in our hearts. - When should we pray?
Anytime—morning, night, or when we need help. - Who do we pray to?
We pray to God. - Can we pray for others?
Yes, we can pray for our family and friends. - What can we thank God for?
For life, family, and blessings.
Assessment (10 Short-Answer Questions)
- What is prayer?
- Why do we kneel when we pray?
- Name one thing we can say to God during prayer.
- Why do we close our eyes during prayer?
- What does putting hands together mean?
- When should we pray?
- Who do we talk to when we pray?
- Why should we thank God?
- Name one example of a short prayer.
- Why is it important to be quiet during prayer?
Conclusion
The teacher provides feedback to the pupils and praises them for their effort. The lesson ends with a short group prayer, demonstrating what they learned.
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