Brief History of Prophet Ismail (AS) Islamic Religious Studies Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 11

Detailed Lesson Plan for Islamic Religious Studies – Primary 2 First Term, Week 11

Subject: Islamic Religious Studies
Class: Primary 2
Term: First Term
Week: 11
Age: 7 years
Topic: Brief History of Prophet Ismail (AS)
Sub-topic: Relationship with Father, Stand Against Idol Worship, Lessons
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

  1. Narrate the history of Prophet Ismail (AS) with reference to his father, Prophet Ibrahim (AS).
  2. Examine Prophet Ismail’s stand against idol worship.
  3. Discuss the lessons learned from his persecution and acceptance of Allah’s will.

Keywords: Prophet Ismail, Father-Son Relationship, Idol Worship, Lessons

Set Induction:
The teacher will start the lesson by asking students if they know any stories about prophets and if they have heard about Prophet Ismail (AS) and his father, Prophet Ibrahim (AS).

Entry Behaviour:
Students have some knowledge of stories of prophets and their teachings from previous lessons.

Learning Resources and Materials:

  • Story books about Prophet Ismail (AS) and Prophet Ibrahim (AS)
  • Visual aids (pictures or diagrams depicting Prophet Ismail and his father)
  • Worksheets for discussion

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:
The teacher will connect the lesson to previous discussions about Prophet Ibrahim and other prophets, emphasizing the themes of family relationships and obedience to Allah.

Embedded Core Skills:

  • Listening skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Moral reasoning

Learning Materials:

  • Story books
  • Visual aids
  • Worksheets

Reference Books:
Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 2

Instructional Materials:

  • Story books
  • Visual aids (pictures or diagrams)

Content:

  1. History of Prophet Ismail (AS)
    • Relationship with his father, Prophet Ibrahim (AS).
    • Ismail’s upbringing and role in his father’s mission.
    • Ismail’s devotion and obedience to Allah.
  2. Stand Against Idol Worship
    • Ismail’s rejection of idol worship alongside his father.
    • His steadfastness in faith and belief in Allah alone.
  3. Lessons from Persecution and Acceptance of Allah’s Will
    • Ismail’s role in the test of sacrifice with his father.
    • The lessons learned from Ismail’s obedience and submission to Allah’s will.

Discussion Points:

  1. History of Prophet Ismail (AS)
    • How was Prophet Ismail related to Prophet Ibrahim?
    • What were some of the tests Ismail faced with his father?
    • Why is Prophet Ismail known for his obedience to Allah?
  2. Stand Against Idol Worship
    • Why did Prophet Ismail reject idol worship?
    • How did Prophet Ismail support his father’s mission against idolatry?
    • What was the outcome of Ismail’s stand against idol worship?
  3. Lessons from Persecution and Acceptance of Allah’s Will
    • What lessons can we learn from Ismail’s obedience during the test of sacrifice?
    • How did Ismail demonstrate acceptance of Allah’s will?

Presentation:

Step 1:
The teacher introduces the story of Prophet Ismail (AS) by narrating his relationship with his father, Prophet Ibrahim, and their devotion to Allah.

Step 2:
The teacher discusses Prophet Ismail’s stand against idol worship, emphasizing his support for monotheism and rejection of false idols.

Step 3:
The teacher explores the lessons learned from Prophet Ismail’s obedience and acceptance of Allah’s will, encouraging students to reflect on these teachings.

Teacher’s Activities:

  • Narrating the story of Prophet Ismail (AS)
  • Facilitating discussions on family relationships, idol worship, and lessons
  • Encouraging students to apply the lessons to their own lives

Students’ Activities:

  • Listening attentively to the teacher’s narration
  • Participating in discussions about Prophet Ismail’s life and teachings
  • Reflecting on the moral lessons from Prophet Ismail’s story

Assessment:

  • Oral participation in discussions
  • Worksheet with comprehension questions about Prophet Ismail’s story

Conclusion:
The teacher concludes by summarizing the key points of the lesson and asking students to reflect on what they have learned about Prophet Ismail (AS) and his dedication to Allah.