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Exploring Various Forms of Prayer, People in the Bible Who Prayed, Reasons for Different Forms of Prayer Christian Religious Studies Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 10

Detailed Lesson Plan for Christian Religious Studies

Forms of Prayer

Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Class: Primary 2
Term: First Term
Week: 10
Age: 7 years
Topic: Forms of Prayer
Sub-topic: Exploring Various Forms of Prayer, People in the Bible Who Prayed, Reasons for Different Forms of Prayer
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

  1. Pupils will explain the different forms of prayer.
  2. Pupils will identify people in the Bible who prayed.
  3. Pupils will state reasons why people pray using different forms of prayer.

Key Words:
Prayer, Forms of Prayer, People in the Bible, Reasons for Prayer

Set Induction:
The teacher starts with a short prayer and asks the pupils if they know people in the Bible who prayed.

Entry Behaviour:
Pupils have basic knowledge of prayer forms from previous lessons.

Learning Resources and Materials:

  • Bible storybook
  • Pictures of people praying in the Bible
  • Whiteboard and markers

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:
The teacher reviews the different forms of prayer taught in previous lessons and introduces new insights about people in the Bible who prayed.

Embedded Core Skills:

  • Reading
  • Reflective Thinking
  • Cultural and Historical Awareness

Learning Materials:

  • Bible storybook
  • Pictures of people praying in the Bible

Reference Books:

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

Instructional Materials:

  • Whiteboard
  • Markers
  • Pictures of people praying in the Bible

Content

Explanation of the Topic in List Format with Necessary Examples:

  1. Different Forms of Prayer:
    • Verbalizing: Speaking out prayers.
      • Example: Hannah praying for a child (1 Samuel 1:10-12).
    • Meditation: Quietly thinking and focusing on God.
      • Example: David meditating on God’s word (Psalm 1:2).
    • Adoration: Praising and worshiping God.
      • Example: The angels adoring God in heaven (Revelation 7:11-12).
    • Groaning: Emotional prayers without words.
      • Example: Jesus groaning in spirit at the tomb of Lazarus (John 11:33).
  2. People in the Bible Who Prayed:
    • Hannah: Prayed for a child (1 Samuel 1:10-12).
    • David: Prayed for forgiveness (Psalm 51).
    • Jesus: Prayed for strength and guidance (Luke 22:39-46).
    • Paul: Prayed for the churches he founded (Ephesians 1:15-23).
  3. Reasons for Different Forms of Prayer:
    • Verbalizing: To communicate our needs to God clearly.
    • Meditation: To reflect on God’s word and seek His wisdom.
    • Adoration: To praise God for His greatness and goodness.
    • Groaning: To express deep emotions and feelings to God.

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions:

  1. ______ is speaking out prayers.
    • a) Verbalizing
    • b) Meditation
    • c) Adoration
    • d) Groaning
  2. ______ is quietly thinking and focusing on God.
    • a) Verbalizing
    • b) Meditation
    • c) Adoration
    • d) Groaning
  3. ______ involves praising and worshiping God.
    • a) Verbalizing
    • b) Meditation
    • c) Adoration
    • d) Groaning
  4. ______ is emotional prayers without words.
    • a) Verbalizing
    • b) Meditation
    • c) Adoration
    • d) Groaning
  5. Hannah prayed for a ______.
    • a) friend
    • b) child
    • c) pet
    • d) house
  6. David meditated on ______.
    • a) his friends
    • b) God’s word
    • c) his toys
    • d) his bed
  7. The angels adore God in ______.
    • a) hell
    • b) earth
    • c) heaven
    • d) the sea
  8. Jesus prayed for ______ and guidance.
    • a) strength
    • b) toys
    • c) food
    • d) clothes
  9. Paul prayed for the ______ he founded.
    • a) cities
    • b) mountains
    • c) churches
    • d) rivers
  10. Groaning in prayer helps us express deep ______ to God.
    • a) emotions
    • b) laughter
    • c) sadness
    • d) joy

Class Activity Discussion 

  1. Q: What is verbalizing in prayer?
    • A: Speaking out prayers.
  2. Q: What is meditation in prayer?
    • A: Quietly thinking and focusing on God.
  3. Q: What is adoration in prayer?
    • A: Praising and worshiping God for His greatness.
  4. Q: What does groaning in prayer mean?
    • A: Emotional prayers without words.
  5. Q: Who is Hannah in the Bible?
    • A: She prayed for a child (1 Samuel 1:10-12).
  6. Q: What did David meditate on?
    • A: God’s word (Psalm 1:2).
  7. Q: Where do the angels adore God?
    • A: In heaven (Revelation 7:11-12).
  8. Q: Why did Jesus pray?
    • A: For strength and guidance (Luke 22:39-46).
  9. Q: Who did Paul pray for?
    • A: The churches he founded (Ephesians 1:15-23).
  10. Q: Why do we groan in prayer?
    • A: To express deep emotions and feelings to God.

Presentation

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic about forms of prayer, including verbalizing, meditation, adoration, and groaning.

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic by explaining people in the Bible who prayed and their reasons for praying.

Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to share their thoughts on different people in the Bible who prayed and reasons why people pray using different forms.

Teacher’s Activities:

  • The teacher shares examples of people in the Bible who prayed.
  • The teacher explains reasons for different forms of prayer.
  • The teacher asks questions about forms of prayer and people in the Bible.

Learners’ Activities:

  • Pupils listen to the teacher’s explanations.
  • Pupils answer questions about forms of prayer and people in the Bible.
  • Pupils share their own insights and experiences related to prayer.

Assessment:

  1. What is verbalizing in prayer?
  2. Give an example of meditation in prayer.
  3. Why do we adore God in prayer?
  4. What does groaning in prayer mean?
  5. Who prayed for a child in the Bible?
  6. What did David meditate on?
  7. Why did Jesus pray?
  8. Who did Paul pray for?
  9. How does groaning in prayer help us?
  10. List three forms of prayer and explain one benefit of each.

Conclusion:
The teacher goes round to mark the pupils’ work and provides feedback. The teacher summarizes the key points and emphasizes the importance of understanding different forms of prayer, learning from people in the Bible who prayed, and knowing why we pray in different ways.

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