Folk Tales Civic Education Kindergarten (Age 5) First Term Lesson Notes Week 5
Lesson Plan for Kindergarten Civic Education
Subject: Civic Education
Class: Kindergarten (Age 5)
Term: First Term
Week: 5
Topic: Folk Tales
Duration: 40 minutes
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Explain the meaning of folktale.
- Tell stories that will make pupils appreciate one another irrespective of their gender.
- Identify lessons or morals from the story.
Learning Activities:
- Pupils listen to a folktale told by the teacher.
- Each pupil tells a short story while others listen attentively.
- Pupils identify and discuss the lessons or morals from the stories.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Citizenship
- Communication and Collaboration
Learning Resources:
- Audio-visual resources
- Storybooks
- Picture books
Web Resources:
Lesson Plan Presentation
Set Induction:
- Start with a short and engaging folktale to capture the pupils’ interest.
Entry Behaviour:
- Pupils enjoy listening to stories and can share simple stories from their experiences.
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
- Pupils have heard stories from parents, teachers, and friends.
Instructional Materials:
- Storybooks with folktales
- Picture books illustrating folktales
- Video clips from YouTube
Content:
- Meaning of Folktale:
- A folktale is a traditional story passed down through generations.
- Examples: Stories about animals, heroes, or wise old people.
- Telling Stories:
- Pupils take turns telling a simple story.
- Stories should highlight appreciation and respect for one another.
- Identifying Lessons/Morals:
- Discuss the lessons or morals learned from the stories.
- Examples: Sharing is good, always tell the truth, be kind to others.
Learning Activities:
- Listening to a Folktale:
- The teacher tells a folktale and asks pupils to listen carefully.
- Pupils Telling Stories:
- Each pupil tells a short story while classmates listen.
- Discussion of Lessons/Morals:
- Pupils identify and discuss the lessons or morals from the stories.
Presentation Steps:
Step 1: Revision of Previous Topic
- The teacher revises the previous topic which was “Songs”.
Step 2: Introduction of the New Topic
- The teacher introduces the new topic “Folk Tales” using storybooks and picture books.
Step 3: Pupils’ Contributions
- The teacher allows the pupils to share their thoughts on folktales.
- The teacher guides and corrects the pupils as they tell their stories.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Tell a folktale to the class.
- Encourage each pupil to tell a story.
- Facilitate discussions on the lessons or morals from the stories.
Learners’ Activities:
- Listen attentively to the teacher’s folktale.
- Take turns telling their own stories.
- Identify and discuss the lessons or morals from the stories.
Assessment:
- What is a folktale?
- Can you name one folktale you know?
- Why do we tell folktales?
- What lesson did you learn from the teacher’s story?
- Why is it important to listen to others’ stories?
- How can telling stories help us appreciate each other?
- What is one moral you learned from your classmate’s story?
- How do folktales help us learn about our culture?
- Can you tell a short story?
- What should we do when someone is telling a story?
Conclusion:
- The teacher goes around to check pupils’ participation.
- The teacher praises and corrects where necessary.
Evaluation Questions:
- What does “folktale” mean?
- Name one folktale you have heard.
- Why are folktales important?
- What did you learn from the folktale we heard today?
- How do you feel when you tell a story?
- Why is it good to listen to others’ stories?
- Can you share a story that teaches kindness?
- What is a lesson you learned from a folktale?
- How do folktales make us appreciate our friends?
- Why should we respect everyone’s stories?
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“The Magic of Folk Tales”