The Story of the Ten Lepers Christian Religious Studies Primary 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Lesson Plan Presentation

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Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Class: Primary 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 2
Topic: The Story of the Ten Lepers (The Significance)
Duration: 30 minutes
Age: 6-7 years

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Behavioural Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:

1. Understand the significance of the story of the ten lepers.
2. Identify and explain the lessons of thankfulness and kindness in the story.

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Key Words

• Jesus
• Lepers
• Significance
• Thankfulness
• Kindness
• Healing
• Love
• Gratitude

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Set Induction

Ask the students: “Can anyone remember a time when someone did something nice for you? How did it make you feel?” Encourage the students to share their experiences.

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Entry Behaviour

Ask students if they remember the story of the ten lepers from the previous lesson.

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Learning Resources and Materials

• Pictures depicting the ten lepers and their healing.
• Simple thank you cards.
• Drawing materials (e.g., crayons, paper).

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Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

In the previous lesson, students learned about kindness and thankfulness. This story will help them understand how showing gratitude is important.

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Embedded Core Skills

• Listening skills.
• Moral values (thankfulness, kindness).
• Storytelling and comprehension skills.

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Learning Materials

• Pictures of the ten lepers and their encounter with Jesus.
• Simple thank you cards.
• Drawing materials for illustrating the story.

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Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Christian Religious Studies
• Primary 1 Christian Religious Studies Textbook

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Instructional Materials

• Flashcards and pictures showing the lepers before and after their healing.
• A thank you card template for the students to complete.

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Content

The Story of the Ten Lepers

The story of the ten lepers can be found in the Bible (Luke 17:11-19). Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem when He met ten men who had leprosy. They stood at a distance and cried out to Jesus, asking for His mercy. Jesus told them to go and show themselves to the priests. As they were on their way, they were healed of their leprosy. However, only one of the ten men returned to thank Jesus.

The significance of the story lies in the importance of being thankful and kind. The nine men who did not return to thank Jesus showed a lack of gratitude, while the one man who returned displayed both thankfulness and love for Jesus.

Key Lessons from the Story

1. Thankfulness: It is important to always show gratitude for the good things we receive.
2. Kindness: We should be kind to others, just as Jesus showed kindness to the ten lepers.
3. Love: Loving others and showing them appreciation is an important value that Jesus teaches.
4. Healing: Jesus’ healing power reminds us of His love and care for us.
5. Obedience: The lepers obeyed Jesus’ instruction to go to the priests, and that led to their healing.

1. Helping Others 🤝:
   • Jesus helped ten sick people with leprosy.
   • We learn to help others like Jesus did.
2. Saying Thank You 🙏:
   • One person said thank you to Jesus.
   • It’s important to say thank you for help.
3. Being Grateful 😊:
   • The one who said thank you was happy.
   • We should be happy and grateful too.
4. Importance of Saying Thanks 🌟:
   • Saying thanks is like being polite.
   • It shows we appreciate what others do for us.
5. Helping and Healing ❤️:
   • Jesus helped and healed the lepers.
   • We should be kind and help others too.
6. Kindness Matters 🌈:
   • Being kind makes the world a better place.
   • We learn about kindness from Jesus.
7. Noticing Good Deeds 👀:
   • Jesus noticed the one who said thank you.
   • We should notice and appreciate good deeds.
8. Being Clean and Healthy 🚿:
   • The lepers became clean and healthy.
   • It’s important to be clean and take care of our health.
9. Showing Love 💕:
   • Jesus showed love by helping.
   • We should show love to others.
10. Being Thankful to God 🙌:
    • The one who said thank you thanked God too.
    • We should thank God for helping us.

Remember, little ones, Jesus teaches us to be kind and thankful! 🌟

1. Jesus helped _______ sick people with leprosy. a) Three b) Ten c) Five d) Two
2. The one who said thank you to Jesus was _______. a) Sad b) Angry c) Happy d) Tired
3. Saying thanks is like being _______. a) Unkind b) Polite c) Quiet d) Lazy
4. Being kind makes the world a _______ place. a) Brighter b) Darker c) Noisy d) Scary
5. Jesus noticed the one who _______ thank you. a) Ignored b) Said c) Forgot d) Hid
6. The lepers became _______ and healthy. a) Dirty b) Clean c) Sad d) Angry
7. Jesus showed love by _______. a) Ignoring b) Helping c) Hiding d) Shouting
8. The one who said thank you thanked _______ too. a) Friends b) God c) Parents d) Toys
9. Saying thanks shows we _______ what others do for us. a) Ignore b) Appreciate c) Forget d) Hate
10. The lepers had a sickness called _______. a) Happiness b) Leprosy c) Health d) Kindness
11. Jesus teaches us to be _______ and thankful. a) Sad b) Angry c) Kind d) Scared
12. Being kind and thankful makes Jesus _______. a) Sad b) Happy c) Angry d) Tired
13. The one who said thank you was _______. a) Alone b) Happy c) Angry d) Hiding
14. We should thank God for _______ us. a) Ignoring b) Helping c) Scaring d) Forgetting
15. The story of the ten lepers teaches us about _______ and _______. a) Sadness, Anger b) Happiness, Laziness c) Kindness, Thankfulness d) Darkness, Noise

Presentation:

1. Introduction (5 mins):
   • Revise the previous topic which was Things We Must Do As Children of God
   • Ask students to share what they remember about the ten lepers.
   • Briefly recap the story to refresh their memories.
2. Review of Previous Topic (5 mins):
   • Discuss the key points of the previous lesson about the significance of the story.
3. Introduction of New Topic (5 mins):
   • Introduce the topic “The Significance of the Story of the Ten Lepers.”
   • Explain that significance means the important lessons we learn.
4. Teacher’s Activities (5 mins):
   • Show pictures of the ten lepers, emphasizing Jesus’ kindness and healing.
   • Discuss the significance of the story, focusing on thankfulness and kindness.
5. Learners’ Activities (5 mins):
   • Ask students to draw a picture of something they are thankful for.
   • Encourage them to share their drawings and reasons with the class.
6. Assessment (3 mins):
   • Use simple thank you cards for each student.
   • Ask them to write or draw something they are thankful for inside the card.

Evaluation :

1. Who is the central figure in the story of the ten lepers?
2. What does significance mean in the context of the story?
3. Can you name one lesson from the story?
4. Why did one leper say thank you to Jesus?
5. What did the one who said thank you feel?
6. How does the story teach us about kindness?
7. What does Jesus show in the story?
8. Why is being thankful important?
9. Can you draw something you are thankful for?
10. Why did Jesus help the lepers?