Evidence of Prayer and People that prayed in the Bible Christian Religious Studies Primary 2 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 2
Lesson Plan Presentation
- Subject: Christian Religious Studies
- Class: Primary 2
- Term: Second Term
- Week: 2
- Topic: Define Prayer, Identify Bible Evidences of the Power of Prayer, Examples of People in the Bible that Prayed
- Duration: 40 minutes
Entry Behaviour:
- Quick review: Ask students to recall what they learned about prayer in the previous lesson.
Key Words:
- Prayer, Bible, Power, Examples.
Behavioural Objectives:
- By the end of the lesson, students should be able to define prayer.
- Students should identify at least three Bible evidences of the power of prayer.
- Students should mention at least five people in the Bible who prayed.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Verbal communication (expressing understanding of prayer)
- Memory recall (remembering Bible stories)
Learning Materials:
- Pictures of people praying in the Bible.
- Simple definitions of prayer.
Content:
- Define Prayer:
- Prayer is talking to God. 🙏
- Example: We talk to God when we thank Him or ask for help.
- Identify Bible Evidences of the Power of Prayer:
- Elijah prayed for rain, and it rained (James 5:17-18). ☔
- Example: When we pray, God can do powerful things, just like in the Bible.
- Mention at Least 10 People in the Bible that Prayed:
- Abraham 🧔
- Moses 🌊
- Hannah 🤰
- David 🎶
- Solomon 🏰
- Daniel 🦁
- Mary 🌟
- Peter 🚣♂️
- Paul ✉️
- Jesus 🌈
- Example: These people in the Bible talked to God through prayer.
Classwork
- Presentation (Step 1):
- Quick revision of the previous lesson on prayer.
- Recap: What is prayer?
- Introduction (Step 2):
- Define Prayer: Prayer is talking to God, like having a conversation with Him. 🙏
- Share a simple example: Saying “thank you” to God is a type of prayer.
- Teacher’s Activities (Step 3):
- Show Pictures: Display pictures of people praying in the Bible.
- Explain Bible Evidences: Highlight stories like Elijah praying for rain or Moses parting the sea.
- Discuss Examples: Mention people in the Bible who prayed, like Abraham and David.
- Learners’ Activities:
- Describe Prayer: Students express what prayer means to them.
- Discussion: Talk about why praying is powerful using simple examples.
- Assessment:
- Observation: Evaluate how well students participate in discussions.
- Questions: Ask simple questions about the definition of prayer and Bible stories.
Evaluation:
- What is the topic of today’s lesson?
- Can you give a simple definition of prayer?
- Name one person from the Bible who prayed for rain.
- Why is saying “thank you” a form of prayer?
- Mention a story from the Bible where prayer showed its power.
- Who prayed for wisdom in the Bible?
- How is prayer like having a conversation?
- Why do you think praying is important?
- Name one person in the Bible who prayed for a child.
- What did we learn about prayer in the previous lesson?
Conclusion:
- Teacher’s Activity: Go around the class to assess understanding and correct any misconceptions.
- Feedback: Provide positive reinforcement and encourage students to share their thoughts.
- Homework: Ask students to talk to someone at home about what they learned in today’s class.