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Basic 9 Religious and Moral Education Term 1 Week 10 Lesson Plan

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Week 10: Lesson Plan
Subject: Religious and Moral Education
Class: Basic 9

Component 1

Religious Festivals

Topic: Describe the activities in festivals, celebrated in the three main religions in,...

Strand: Religious PracticesSub-strand: Religious Festivals
Indicator: B9 2.1.1.2: Describe the activities in festivals, celebrated in the three main religions in, Ghana, celebrated in the three main religions in GhanaContent Standard: B9 2.1.1: Understand the relevance of, and the, need to participate in, religious festivals
Performance Indicator: Learners can explore and understand the activities associated with festivals in, the three main religions in Ghana.T.L.R.(s): Printed photographs of Christmas and Eid al-Fitr and Homowo in Ghana, Printed festival-activity cards, Chart paper with markers
Phase 1: Starterpreparing the brain for learning
Begin the lesson with a question: "What comes to your mind when you think about festivals? How do you think festivals are celebrated in different cultures and religions?" Allow learners to share their thoughts, and list their responses on the board. Share performance indicators with learners and introduce the lesson.
Phase 2: Mainnew learning including assessment
Learners examine the Printed photographs of Christmas and Eid al-Fitr and Homowo in Ghana and identify evidence of Christian, Islamic and traditional celebrations. Groups sort the Printed festival-activity cards under preparation, worship, family reunion, public celebration and community service. They use the Chart paper with markers to compare similarities and distinctive activities across the three religions. Presentations must refer to the photographs and explain the religious or cultural significance of each selected activity.
Phase 3plenary / reflections
Use peer discussion and effective questioning to find out from learners what they have learnt during the lesson

Component 2

Religious Festivals

Topic: Describe the activities in festivals, celebrated in the three main religions in,...

Strand: Religious PracticesSub-strand: Religious Festivals
Indicator: B9 2.1.1.2: Describe the activities in festivals, celebrated in the three main religions in, Ghana, celebrated in the three main religions in GhanaContent Standard: B9 2.1.1: Understand the relevance of, and the, need to participate in, religious festivals
Performance Indicator: Learners can engage in a dramatization activity to showcase the main activities, of one specific festival.T.L.R.(s): Printed photographs of Christmas and Eid al-Fitr and Homowo in Ghana, Printed festival-activity cards, Chart paper with markers
Phase 1: Starterpreparing the brain for learning
Begin the lesson with a brainstorming session: "What activities come to mind when you think about festivals? How do people typically celebrate together?" List learners' responses on the board and discuss the diversity of festival activities. Share performance indicators with learners and introduce the lesson.
Phase 2: Mainnew learning including assessment
Learners examine the Printed photographs of Christmas and Eid al-Fitr and Homowo in Ghana and identify evidence of Christian, Islamic and traditional celebrations. Groups sort the Printed festival-activity cards under preparation, worship, family reunion, public celebration and community service. They use the Chart paper with markers to compare similarities and distinctive activities across the three religions. Presentations must refer to the photographs and explain the religious or cultural significance of each selected activity.
Phase 3plenary / reflections
Take feedback from learners and summarize the lesson.

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