Different Marriage Ceremonies Explained for Nursery 2 Schools Social Habits Nursery 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8
Lesson Plan: Ceremonies in Our Culture (Marriage)
Subject: Social Habits
Class: Nursery 2
Term: First Term
Week: 8
Topic: Ceremonies in Our Culture (Marriage)
Sub-topic: Types of Marriage Ceremonies
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioural Objectives: By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Define marriage in simple terms.
- Identify different types of marriage ceremonies.
- Understand the activities involved in each type of marriage ceremony.
Key Words: Marriage, Ceremonies, Culture, Traditional, Church, Court, Islamic, Registry
Entry Behaviour: Pupils are familiar with the concept of family and celebrations.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Pictures of different marriage ceremonies
- Flashcards with key vocabulary
- Storybooks depicting marriage ceremonies
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
- Pupils have learned about family members and celebrations in previous lessons.
Embedded Core Skills: Listening, Speaking, Observation
Learning Materials:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work
- Teacher’s Guide on Social Habits
Instructional Materials:
- Flashcards
- Picture charts
- Storybooks
Content
Ceremonies in Our Culture (Marriage)
Simple Meaning of Marriage
- Marriage is when two people become partners for life. 👫
- They promise to take care of each other and build a family together. 💍
Types of Marriage Ceremonies
- Traditional Wedding
- Example: Bride and groom wear traditional clothes. 💒
- They exchange vows and gifts. 🎁
- Church Wedding
- Example: Held in a church with a pastor or priest. ⛪
- They say their vows in front of family and friends. 👰🤵
- Court Wedding
- Example: Held in a courthouse with a judge. 🏛️
- It’s simple and legalizes the marriage. 💒
- Islamic Wedding
- Example: Held in a mosque with an Imam. 🕌
- Follows Islamic customs and traditions. 🕋
- Registry Wedding
- Example: Held in a government registry office. 📜
- Couples sign legal documents to formalize the marriage. 📝
Each ceremony has different activities like dancing, feasting, and exchanging rings. 💃🕺🎉
CEREMONIES IN OUR CULTURE (MARRIAGE)
Class Activity Discussion
- Q: What is marriage?
- A: Marriage is when two people promise to take care of each other and start a family together.
- Q: What are the different types of marriage ceremonies?
- A: There are traditional weddings, church weddings, court weddings, Islamic weddings, and registry weddings.
- Q: What happens at a traditional wedding?
- A: At a traditional wedding, the bride and groom wear traditional clothes and exchange vows and gifts.
- Q: What is a church wedding?
- A: A church wedding takes place in a church with a pastor or priest, where the couple says their vows in front of family and friends.
- Q: What is a court wedding?
- A: A court wedding is held in a courthouse with a judge, and it legalizes the marriage.
- Q: What happens at an Islamic wedding?
- A: An Islamic wedding takes place in a mosque with an Imam, following Islamic customs and traditions.
- Q: What is a registry wedding?
- A: A registry wedding is held in a government registry office, where couples sign legal documents to formalize the marriage.
- Q: What activities are involved in a traditional wedding?
- A: Activities include dancing, feasting, exchanging vows, and gifts.
- Q: What activities are involved in a church wedding?
- A: Activities include saying vows, exchanging rings, and having a ceremony with music and prayers.
- Q: What activities are involved in a court wedding?
- A: Activities include signing legal documents and having a simple ceremony.
- Q: What activities are involved in an Islamic wedding?
- A: Activities include reciting prayers, exchanging vows, and having a ceremony according to Islamic customs.
- Q: What activities are involved in a registry wedding?
- A: Activities include signing legal documents and having a short ceremony with witnesses.
- Q: Why do people have marriage ceremonies?
- A: People have marriage ceremonies to celebrate their love and commitment to each other.
- Q: How do people dress for different marriage ceremonies?
- A: People dress in traditional clothes for traditional weddings, formal attire for church weddings, and simple outfits for court and registry weddings.
- Q: Why is it important to attend marriage ceremonies?
- A: Attending marriage ceremonies allows us to support and celebrate with our family and friends on their special day.
Objective Questions
- What is marriage?
a) A party
b) A promise between two people
c) A game
d) A book - At a traditional wedding, the bride and groom wear ______ clothes.
a) Modern
b) Traditional
c) Fancy
d) Casual - Where can a church wedding take place?
a) In a school
b) In a hospital
c) In a church
d) In a park - Who leads the ceremony in a church wedding?
a) Teacher
b) Priest or pastor
c) Doctor
d) Police officer - What is exchanged during a wedding ceremony?
a) Rings
b) Balloons
c) Toys
d) Shoes - What type of wedding takes place in a courthouse?
a) Church wedding
b) Traditional wedding
c) Court wedding
d) Beach wedding - What does the judge do in a court wedding?
a) Tells stories
b) Sings songs
c) Legalizes the marriage
d) Cooks food - Where does an Islamic wedding take place?
a) In a mosque
b) In a stadium
c) In a library
d) In a cinema - Who leads the ceremony in an Islamic wedding?
a) Priest
b) Pastor
c) Imam
d) Teacher - What kind of wedding happens in a government registry office?
a) Church wedding
b) Registry wedding
c) Beach wedding
d) Park wedding - What do couples sign during a registry wedding?
a) Love letters
b) Legal documents
c) Birthday cards
d) Shopping lists - What are the activities involved in a traditional wedding?
a) Dancing and feasting
b) Sleeping and reading
c) Crying and shouting
d) Eating and running - In which ceremony do couples say their vows in front of family and friends?
a) Church wedding
b) Court wedding
c) Traditional wedding
d) Registry wedding - Who wears a white dress in a wedding ceremony?
a) Groom
b) Bride
c) Guests
d) Parents - What is the purpose of a marriage ceremony?
a) To make new friends
b) To legalize the marriage
c) To play games
d) To watch movies
Presentation:
Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic which was “Greetings on Special Occasions.”
Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic: “Ceremonies in Our Culture (Marriage).”
Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to give their own contributions and corrects them when necessary.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Show pictures of different marriage ceremonies: traditional, church, court, Islamic, and registry.
- Explain the meaning of marriage in simple terms.
- Describe the activities involved in each type of marriage ceremony.
- Use flashcards to reinforce key vocabulary.
- Read storybooks about marriage ceremonies and discuss with the class.
Learners’ Activities:
- Observe the pictures and listen to the teacher’s explanation.
- Participate in discussions about marriage ceremonies.
- Identify the types of marriage ceremonies and their activities.
- Ask questions and share their own experiences or knowledge.
Assessment:
- Match the type of marriage ceremony with its description.
- Draw or describe one activity from each type of marriage ceremony.
- Role-play different marriage ceremonies with classmates.
Evaluation Questions:
- What is marriage?
- Name one type of marriage ceremony.
- What happens at a traditional wedding?
- Where does a court wedding take place?
- Who leads a church wedding ceremony?
- Describe one activity at an Islamic wedding.
- What do couples sign during a registry wedding?
- Why do people have marriage ceremonies?
- How do people dress for a traditional wedding?
- Why is it important to celebrate marriage?
Conclusion:
The teacher goes around to mark the pupils’ work and provide feedback. Reinforce the importance of understanding different cultures and celebrations.
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