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Early Life of Jesus Angel’s Message Wise Men’s Gift

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Lesson Plan

Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Class: Primary 2
Term: Second Term
Week: 4
Age: 7 years
Topic: The Early Life of Jesus: Angel’s Message and Wise Men’s Gifts
Sub-topic: The Angel’s Message to Mary and the Wise Men’s Gifts
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Narrate the story of the angel’s message to Mary.
2. Identify the gifts brought by the wise men.
3. Explain why the birth of Jesus is important to Christians.

Keywords

• Angel
• Jesus
• Mary
• Wise Men
• Gifts

Set Induction on Early Life of Jesus Angel’s Message Wise Men’s Gift

The teacher shows a picture of a baby and asks, “Have you ever heard about the special baby born in a manger?”

Entry Behaviour

Pupils may know about Christmas and its connection to Jesus’ birth.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Bible storybook with pictures
• Flashcards with key points
• A toy manger setup

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher explains that Jesus’ birth was announced by an angel and celebrated by the wise men who brought Him gifts.

Embedded Core Skills

• Listening
• Storytelling
• Observation

Learning Materials

• Picture charts of the wise men and angel
• Bible storybook
• Flashcards

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• The Bible (Luke 2:1–20, Matthew 1:18–25)

Instructional Materials

• Toy manger setup
• Pictures of Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus

Content

The Early Life of Jesus: Angel’s Message and Wise Men’s Gifts

1. Angel’s Message to Mary:
   • An angel, Gabriel, appeared to Mary.
   • He told her she would give birth to Jesus, the Son of God.
   • Mary accepted God’s message with humility.
2. The Wise Men’s Gifts:
   • Wise men saw a bright star in the sky.
   • They followed the star to Bethlehem.
   • They brought gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
3. Significance of Jesus’ Birth:
   • Jesus’ birth was a gift to the world.
   • His birth is celebrated at Christmas.
   • It shows God’s love for humanity.

Examples in the Story

1. Mary obeyed God after receiving the angel’s message.
2. Joseph supported Mary and protected baby Jesus.
3. The shepherds worshipped Jesus after the angel told them.
4. Wise men traveled far to see Jesus.
5. Their gifts showed respect and honor for Jesus.

Presentation Steps

Step 1: Teacher Revises the Previous Topic
The teacher reminds pupils about “The Birth of Jesus” and the events surrounding it.

Step 2: Teacher Introduces the New Topic
The teacher says, “Today, we will learn about the angel’s message to Mary and the wise men’s gifts to Jesus.”

Step 3: Teacher Explains the Angel’s Message and the Wise Men’s Gifts
The teacher uses visuals and storytelling to explain the importance of these events.

Step 4: Teacher Highlights the Significance of Jesus’ Birth
The teacher explains how Jesus’ birth brings hope and love to Christians.

Teacher’s Activities

1. Narrate the story using visuals and props.
2. Ask pupils to identify the characters in the story.
3. Encourage pupils to share what they learned about Jesus’ birth.

Learners’ Activities

1. Listen to the story.
2. Answer questions about the angel’s message and the wise men’s gifts.
3. Discuss the importance of Jesus’ birth.

Class Activity Discussion

10 FAQs with Answers

1. Who told Mary she would have a baby?
   • Answer: Angel Gabriel.
2. What was the name of the baby?
   • Answer: Jesus.
3. Where was Jesus born?
   • Answer: Bethlehem.
4. What gifts did the wise men bring?
   • Answer: Gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
5. What guided the wise men to Jesus?
   • Answer: A star.
6. Why did the wise men bring gifts?
   • Answer: To honor Jesus.
7. Who took care of Mary and Jesus?
   • Answer: Joseph.
8. What celebration marks Jesus’ birth?
   • Answer: Christmas.
9. Why is Jesus’ birth important?
   • Answer: He came to save the world.
10. What does the star represent?
    • Answer: A sign of Jesus’ birth.

Evaluation Questions

10 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions with Options

1. The angel who appeared to Mary was ____.
   • a) Michael
   • b) Gabriel
   • c) Raphael
   • d) Uriel
     (Correct answer: b)
2. The wise men brought gifts of ____.
   • a) Money, food, and water
   • b) Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
   • c) Clothes, shoes, and toys
   • d) Flowers, bread, and fruits
     (Correct answer: b)
3. The wise men followed a ____.
   • a) Cloud
   • b) Moon
   • c) Star
   • d) Angel
     (Correct answer: c)
4. Mary gave birth to Jesus in ____.
   • a) A palace
   • b) A hospital
   • c) A manger
   • d) A temple
     (Correct answer: c)
5. Christmas is celebrated to remember ____.
   • a) Jesus’ birth
   • b) Jesus’ baptism
   • c) Jesus’ death
   • d) Jesus’ resurrection
     (Correct answer: a)

Assessment

10 Short Answer Questions

1. Who told Mary she would have a baby?
2. Where was Jesus born?
3. What did the wise men bring as gifts?
4. What guided the wise men to Jesus?
5. Who took care of Mary and baby Jesus?
6. What is the name of the celebration of Jesus’ birth?
7. What was the angel’s name?
8. What does the star symbolize?
9. Why is Jesus’ birth important?
10. Who worshipped Jesus after His birth?

Conclusion

The teacher checks pupils’ work and gives feedback. The importance of the angel’s message and wise men’s gifts is summarized to reinforce understanding.

Outbound Links

1. Bible Story: Birth of Jesus
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