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Practical Demonstration of a Rak’ah Islamic Religious Studies Primary 2 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Subject: Islamic Religious Studies

Class: Primary 2

Term: Second Term

Week: Week 6

Topic: Practical Demonstration of a Rak’ah

Sub-topic: Learning How to Perform a Rak’ah

Duration: 40 minutes

Entry Behaviour: Ask students if they remember the last lesson and if anyone has tried practicing a Rak’ah at home.

Key Words: Rak’ah, Prayer, Demonstration, Stand, Bow, Sujud, Qiyam, Tasleem

Behavioral Objectives:

  1. Students should understand the basic steps of performing a Rak’ah in prayer.
  2. Students should be able to follow simple instructions for each step of a Rak’ah.
  3. Students should demonstrate the correct posture during the practical activity.

Embedded Core Skills: Listening, Imitation, Physical Coordination

Learning Materials:

  1. Prayer mats
  2. Visual aids (diagrams showing Rak’ah steps)
  3. Flashcards with key phrases
  4. Small rewards for participation (stickers, praise)

Content:

Hello, little learners! Today, we’re going to do a cool thing – a practical demonstration of a Rak’ah, a special way we pray! 🤲✨

  1. Stand Tall: First, stand straight, feet apart. Get ready, just like when we start a game! 🚶‍♂️
  2. Say Allahu Akbar: Lift your hands up and say, “Allahu Akbar” (Allah is the Greatest). Hands on your chest after that. 🙌
  3. Read Quietly: Now, read quietly. Pretend you’re reading a small part of a special book. 📖
  4. Bow Down: Bend down a bit, like when you’re picking up something, but keep your back straight. 🤔
  5. Go Down to the Ground: Now, go down low, like you’re doing a little animal crawl. Touch your head on the ground. 🌍
  6. Sit on Your Knees: Sit back on your knees, and say some special words. 🤲
  7. Turn Your Head: Turn your head to the right and say, “Peace be upon you.” Do the same to the left. 🤝
  8. Repeat Steps: That was one Rak’ah! In a real prayer, we do this a few times. It’s like doing a dance, but it’s a prayer dance! 💃
  9. Now It’s Your Turn: Everyone, let’s try it together! Stand, bow, go down, sit, and turn your head. Repeat! 🔄
  10. Great Job: Wow, you did it! High-five to all my little prayer champions! 🙌

Remember, practicing makes us better. Keep trying and soon you’ll be a Rak’ah expert! 🌟

 

  1. In a Rak’ah, we start by standing straight with our __________ apart. a) hands b) feet c) head d) knees
  2. What do we say while lifting our hands and starting a Rak’ah? a) Bismillah b) Allahu Akbar c) Subhanallah d) Alhamdulillah
  3. While doing a Rak’ah, we read a small part of a special __________. a) book b) toy c) game d) dance
  4. How do we bow down in a Rak’ah? a) Bend the back b) Bend the knees c) Bend the arms d) Bend the neck
  5. Going down to the ground in a Rak’ah is like doing a little __________. a) dance b) crawl c) jump d) spin
  6. When sitting on our knees in a Rak’ah, we say some __________ words. a) funny b) special c) loud d) random
  7. What do we do after saying special words in a Rak’ah? a) Clap hands b) Touch head to ground c) Stand up d) Jump high
  8. Turning the head to the right and saying, “Peace be upon you” is done during the __________ of a Rak’ah. a) start b) end c) middle d) beginning
  9. How many Rak’ahs do we usually do in a complete prayer? a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4
  10. A Rak’ah is like a special __________ in prayer. a) dance b) song c) game d) unit
  11. In a Rak’ah, what do we do after standing straight? a) Sit on the ground b) Bow down c) Jump high d) Run around
  12. When going down to the ground in a Rak’ah, which body parts touch the floor? a) Hands, knees, and forehead b) Hands and feet c) Head and shoulders d) Feet and elbows
  13. What phrase do we say while turning the head to the left in a Rak’ah? a) “Hello” b) “Goodbye” c) “Peace be upon you” d) “Thank you”
  14. Doing a Rak’ah is like doing a little __________, but it’s a prayer dance! a) game b) song c) dance d) jump
  15. What should we keep doing to become better at doing a Rak’ah? a) Play games b) Watch TV c) Practice d) Sleep all day

Presentation

  • Step 1 (Revision): Teacher revises the last lesson about the importance of Iqamah and asks if anyone practiced it at home.
  • Step 2 (Introduction): Teacher introduces the new topic – Practical Demonstration of a Rak’ah. Explains that it’s like learning a special dance but for prayer.
  • Step 3 (Teacher’s Activities):
    • Use visual aids to show the steps of a Rak’ah.
    • Demonstrate each step slowly, encouraging students to watch carefully.
    • Explain the importance of facing the Qibla during prayer.
    • Emphasize the phrases used during different parts of a Rak’ah.
  • Learners Activities:
    • Students imitate the teacher’s movements.
    • Practice standing, bowing, and going down for sujud on their prayer mats.
    • Repeat key phrases after the teacher for pronunciation practice.
  • Assessment: Evaluate students’ understanding through their ability to imitate the correct movements and say the phrases.
  •  Evaluation :
    1. What are we learning about today?
    2. Can you name one step of a Rak’ah?
    3. Why is it important to face the Qibla during prayer?
    4. What do we say while going down for sujud?
    5. How many steps are there in a complete Rak’ah?
    6. Can you demonstrate standing for Qiyam?
    7. What is the importance of Tasleem in a Rak’ah?
    8. Mention one key phrase used during a Rak’ah.
    9. Why is it good to practice prayer at home?
    10. How do you feel after practicing a Rak’ah?
  • Conclusion: The teacher goes around to mark students’ participation, provides positive feedback, and encourages them to continue practicing Rak’ah at home. Students receive small rewards for their efforts
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