- Class: Primary 1
- Term: 3rd Term
- Week: 2
- Age: 6 years
- Duration: 40 minutes
- Subject: Cultural And Creative Arts
- Curriculum Theme: Cultural And Creative Arts
- Topic: Story Telling
- Content: Creation of stories using themes: Tolerance, service to the nation, respect, obedience.
Specific Objectives:
- Cognitive domain: Pupils should be able to understand the meaning of tolerance, service to the nation, respect, and obedience through storytelling.
- Affective domain: Pupils should develop feelings of patriotism and a positive attitude towards respecting others and obeying rules.
- Psychomotor domain: Pupils should be able to create and tell their own stories incorporating the themes.
- Social domain: Pupils should be able to share their stories, listen to others, and work in groups effectively.
Reference Materials:
- 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
- Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of work
- NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
- Online Information
- Textbooks
Instructional Materials:
- Storybooks with themes of tolerance, respect, obedience, and service
- Pictures and visual aids depicting the themes
- Audio recordings of stories
- Props for storytelling
Rationale for the Lesson:
Understanding and practicing tolerance, respect, obedience, and service to the nation are crucial for personal development and social harmony. Storytelling is an engaging way to introduce these concepts to young learners, helping them to grasp their importance in daily life and encouraging them to embody these values.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Pupils are expected to have basic listening skills and a rudimentary ability to express themselves through stories or simple sentences.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
Content Development: Story Telling
| Content | Time | Teaching Method | Teaching Strategy | Teacher’s Activity | Pupils’ Activity | Learning Point |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1: Introduction to Storytelling and Themes | 5 mins | Discussion | Inquiry-based learning | Briefly introduce storytelling and the themes: tolerance, respect, obedience, service to the nation. | Listen and ask questions. | Introduction to new concepts. |
| Step 2: Examples of Stories | 10 mins | Demonstration | Storytelling | Tell a short story that incorporates all the themes. | Listen and identify the themes in the story. | Understanding themes through examples. |
| Step 3: Creating Stories | 10 mins | Group Work | Creative thinking | Guide pupils in groups to create their own stories based on the themes. | Work in groups to create and practice telling their stories. | Application of concepts in a creative task. |
| Step 4: Storytelling by Pupils | 10 mins | Presentation | Peer learning | Facilitate a session where groups present their stories. | Present stories to the class and listen to others. | Sharing and appreciating each other’s work. |
| Step 5: Evaluation and Conclusion | 5 mins | Q&A | Feedback | Ask questions about the themes and the stories told. Conclude the lesson by summarizing the key points. | Answer questions and reflect on what they learned. | Assess understanding and reinforce learning. |
Classroom Note:
The Creation of stories using these themes: Tolerance, service to the nation, respect, obedience.
- Tolerance is about understanding and accepting that other people have different beliefs and practices.
- Service to the nation means helping and doing good things for our country and its people.
- Respect is treating others the way you want to be treated, with kindness and consideration.
- Obedience means listening to and following rules or instructions given by those who are responsible for us.
By using these themes in our stories, we can learn important lessons about how to behave and treat others, which helps us live together in harmony.
Questions to Evaluate Pupils’ Comprehension:
- What does tolerance mean, and can you give an example from a story we shared?
- How can you show service to your nation in your daily life?
- Why is respect important in our lives?
- Give an example of a time when being obedient was important.
Note to Teachers:
Adjust the complexity of the stories and the depth of discussion to match the comprehension levels of your pupils. Encourage creativity and ensure that each child participates and is heard during the group activities. The aim is to foster a love for storytelling while instilling valuable moral lessons.
