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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