Jesus the Man of Prayer Christian Religious Studies Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Detailed Lesson Plan for Christian Religious Studies

Jesus the Man of Prayer

Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Class: Primary 2
Term: First Term
Week: 2
Age: 7 years
Topic: Jesus the Man of Prayer
Sub-topic: Reasons and Instances of Prayer
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

1. Pupils will identify Jesus as a man of prayer.
2. Pupils will state the reasons why Jesus prayed.
3. Pupils will mention instances in their lives when they ought to pray.

Key Words:
Prayer, Jesus, Reasons, Instances, Pray

Set Induction:
The teacher starts with a short prayer and asks the pupils if they remember any stories about Jesus praying.

Entry Behaviour:
Pupils have basic knowledge of who Jesus is and that He often prayed.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Bible storybook
• Pictures of Jesus praying
• Whiteboard and markers

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:
The teacher reminds pupils of stories from the Bible where Jesus prayed, such as before feeding the 5000 and in the Garden of Gethsemane.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Listening
• Recalling information
• Speaking

Learning Materials:

• Bible storybook
• Pictures of Jesus praying

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Primary 2 Christian Religious Studies textbook

Instructional Materials:

• Whiteboard
• Markers
• Pictures

Content

Explanation of the Topic in List Format with Necessary Examples:

1. Jesus Prayed Regularly: Jesus often prayed to communicate with God.
   • Example: Jesus prayed early in the morning (Mark 1:35).
2. Reasons Why Jesus Prayed:
   • To seek guidance from God.
   • To express gratitude.
   • To ask for strength and help.
   • Example: Jesus prayed before choosing His disciples (Luke 6:12-13).
3. Instances When We Should Pray:
   • In the morning and at night.
   • Before meals.
   • When we need help or are thankful.
   • Example: We should pray before exams or when someone is sick.

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions:

1. Jesus often ______ to communicate with God.
   • a) played
   • b) prayed
   • c) slept
   • d) worked
2. Jesus prayed early in the ______.
   • a) morning
   • b) afternoon
   • c) evening
   • d) night
3. Jesus prayed before choosing His ______.
   • a) friends
   • b) disciples
   • c) family
   • d) enemies
4. One reason Jesus prayed was to seek ______ from God.
   • a) money
   • b) guidance
   • c) clothes
   • d) food
5. We should pray in the ______ and at night.
   • a) morning
   • b) afternoon
   • c) evening
   • d) weekend
6. Jesus prayed in the Garden of ______.
   • a) Eden
   • b) Gethsemane
   • c) Nazareth
   • d) Galilee
7. Jesus prayed to express ______.
   • a) anger
   • b) gratitude
   • c) fear
   • d) jealousy
8. We should pray before ______.
   • a) eating
   • b) playing
   • c) sleeping
   • d) watching TV
9. Jesus asked for ______ in His prayers.
   • a) strength
   • b) money
   • c) friends
   • d) toys
10. Praying can help us when we are ______.
    • a) happy
    • b) sad
    • c) confused
    • d) all of the above

10 FAQs with Answers:

1. Q: Who often prayed to communicate with God?
   • A: Jesus often prayed to communicate with God.
2. Q: When did Jesus pray early in the morning?
   • A: Jesus prayed early in the morning to seek solitude and communicate with God.
3. Q: Why did Jesus pray before choosing His disciples?
   • A: Jesus prayed for guidance in making the right choices.
4. Q: What is one reason Jesus prayed?
   • A: To seek guidance from God.
5. Q: When should we pray?
   • A: In the morning, at night, and before meals.
6. Q: Where did Jesus pray before His arrest?
   • A: In the Garden of Gethsemane.
7. Q: What did Jesus express in His prayers?
   • A: Gratitude.
8. Q: Why should we pray before eating?
   • A: To thank God for the food.
9. Q: What did Jesus ask for in His prayers?
   • A: Strength and help.
10. Q: How can praying help us?
    • A: Praying can help us feel better when we are happy, sad, or confused.

Presentation

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic about revision of Primary 1 work and how we remember important stories from the Bible.

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic by explaining that Jesus is a great example of someone who prayed often and teaches us the importance of prayer.

Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to share instances when they pray and why it is important. The teacher corrects the pupils when and where necessary.

Teacher’s Activities:

• The teacher asks questions about when Jesus prayed.
• The teacher shares stories from the Bible about Jesus praying.
• The teacher shows pictures of Jesus praying.

Learners’ Activities:

• Pupils listen to the stories.
• Pupils answer questions about prayer.
• Pupils share their own experiences of when they pray.

Assessment:

1. Who prayed often to communicate with God?
2. When did Jesus pray early in the morning?
3. Why did Jesus pray before choosing His disciples?
4. What is one reason Jesus prayed?
5. When should we pray?
6. Where did Jesus pray before His arrest?
7. What did Jesus express in His prayers?
8. Why should we pray before eating?
9. What did Jesus ask for in His prayers?
10. How can praying help us?

Conclusion:
The teacher goes round to mark the pupils’ work and provides feedback. The teacher summarizes the key points and explains the importance of praying like Jesus did.

More Useful Links

• Revision of Primary 1 Work Christian Religious Studies Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1
• Jesus the Man of Prayer (Continued) Christian Religious Studies Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3