Attitude to Show When God Speaks Christian Religious Studies Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Lesson Plan Presentation

Subject: Christian Religious Studies
Class: Primary 4
Term: First Term
Week: 2
Age: 8 years
Topic: Attitude to Show When God Speaks
Sub-topic: Responding to God’s Voice
Duration: 60 minutes

Behavioral Objectives:

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

1. Explain the word “attitude.”
2. Discuss what our attitude should be when God speaks to us.
3. State the reasons why God speaks to us.

Keywords:

• Attitude
• Obedience
• Respect
• Listening

Set Induction:

Start by asking pupils how they react when their parents or teachers speak to them. Introduce the concept of attitude by discussing how we should respond when God speaks.

Entry Behavior:

Pupils are familiar with the concept of communication and respect towards elders.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Picture of a child praying and listening
• Bible stories of individuals responding to God

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

Review the ways God speaks to us from Week 1 and discuss how people responded when they heard from God.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Critical thinking
• Emotional intelligence
• Communication skills

Learning Materials:

• Visual aids (illustrations of respectful behavior)
• Bible stories (e.g., Samuel hearing God’s voice)

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• The Bible

Instructional Materials:

• Bible
• Visuals (Illustrations of different attitudes)

Content:

1. Understanding the Word “Attitude”:
   • Attitude refers to how we feel and behave in response to situations or people. It includes our thoughts, feelings, and actions.
2. The Right Attitude When God Speaks:
   • Listening: Paying attention to what God is saying.
   • Obedience: Doing what God asks us to do.
   • Respect: Showing reverence and seriousness when God communicates with us.
   • Faith: Trusting that God’s words are true and for our good.
3. Reasons Why God Speaks to Us:
   • Guidance: To show us the right way to live.
   • Correction: To help us improve and make better choices.
   • Encouragement: To give us strength and hope.
   • Instruction: To teach us important lessons about life and our faith.

Evaluation Questions:

1. Attitude is how we _____ and behave. (a) think (b) feel (c) eat (Correct Answer: b)
2. When God speaks, we should _____. (a) listen (b) ignore (c) laugh (Correct Answer: a)
3. Obedience means _____ what God asks us to do. (a) refusing (b) doing (c) questioning (Correct Answer: b)
4. We should show _____ when God speaks to us. (a) respect (b) anger (c) sadness (Correct Answer: a)
5. God speaks to guide and _____ us. (a) confuse (b) discourage (c) encourage (Correct Answer: c)
6. Faith means _____ God’s words are true. (a) doubting (b) ignoring (c) trusting (Correct Answer: c)
7. God corrects us to help us _____. (a) improve (b) fail (c) forget (Correct Answer: a)
8. We should respond to God with _____. (a) fear (b) happiness (c) respect (Correct Answer: c)
9. God’s instructions are meant to _____ us. (a) hurt (b) teach (c) trick (Correct Answer: b)
10. Listening to God shows our _____. (a) disobedience (b) obedience (c) anger (Correct Answer: b)

Class Activity Discussion :

1. What does “attitude” mean?
   • Attitude is how we feel, think, and behave in different situations.
2. How should we respond when God speaks?
   • We should listen, obey, show respect, and have faith.
3. Why does God speak to us?
   • God speaks to guide, correct, encourage, and teach us.
4. What is obedience?
   • Obedience is doing what God asks us to do.
5. Why is listening to God important?
   • Listening to God is important because it helps us follow His guidance.
6. How can we show respect when God speaks?
   • We can show respect by being serious, paying attention, and following His instructions.
7. What is faith in God’s words?
   • Faith in God’s words means trusting that what He says is true and for our good.
8. Why does God correct us?
   • God corrects us to help us make better choices and improve our lives.
9. What is the purpose of God’s instruction?
   • The purpose of God’s instruction is to teach us important lessons about life and our faith.
10. What should be our attitude when God corrects us?
    • Our attitude should be one of humility and willingness to change.

Presentation:

• Step 1: Revising the previous topic (Discuss how God speaks to us and the importance of listening).
• Step 2: Introducing the new topic (Exploring the right attitude to show when God speaks).
• Step 3: Allowing pupils to contribute and correcting them as necessary (Encourage pupils to share examples of good and bad attitudes).

Teacher’s Activities:

• Explain the concept of attitude and its importance in our relationship with God.
• Use Bible stories to illustrate how different people showed their attitude when God spoke.
• Guide pupils in discussing the right attitudes to have when God communicates with us.

Learners’ Activities:

• Participate in the discussion on attitude and its importance.
• Share their thoughts on how they should respond when God speaks.
• Answer the fill-in-the-blank questions and FAQs.

Assessment:

• Pupils will be asked to explain the word “attitude.”
• They will discuss the right attitude to show when God speaks.
• They will state the reasons why God speaks to us.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What is an attitude?
2. How should we respond when God speaks to us?
3. Why does God speak to us?
4. What does it mean to obey God?
5. How can we show respect when God speaks?

Conclusion:

• Summarize the lesson by reiterating the importance of having the right attitude when God speaks to us.
• Encourage pupils to always listen, obey, and respect God’s voice in their lives.

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• “Learn how to respond with the right attitude when God speaks to us. This Primary 4 Christian Religious Studies lesson explores the importance of listening, obeying, and respecting God’s voice.”