The Birth of Jesus, The Angelic Visit to Mary for Primary 1

Class: Primary One
Term: First Term
Subject: Christian Religion Studies
Curriculum Theme:
Previous Lesson: Things That Were Created By Human Beings
Topic: The Birth of Jesus – The Angelic Visit to Mary
Content/Learning Area: Understanding the angelic visit, Drawing/colouring pictures, Reciting the memory verse
Time Allocation: 40 minutes

Performance Objectives

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

• Cognitive Domain: Understand the angelic visit to Mary and the proclamation of Jesus’ birth.
• Affective domain: Appreciate the meaning of the angelic visit.
• Psychomotor Domain: Draw/color pictures of Mary and the Angel.
• Social Domain: Participate actively in class discussions.

Reference Materials

• 9 – Years Basic Education curriculum
• Abuja educational Resource Center Scheme of Work
• NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
• Online Facts
• Relevant textbooks

Instructional materials

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will use the following materials:

• Whiteboard or chart
• Markers or crayons
• Pictures of Mary and the Angel Gabriel
• Bible (Luke 1:26-38)
• Drawing materials (crayons, pencils, paper)

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding the angelic visit to Mary provides a foundational understanding of the Christmas story and jesus’ birth. It highlights faith, obedience, and God’s power.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

The teacher will start by asking pupils what they no about the birth of Jesus. A brief discussion will follow, leading into the story of the angelic visit.

Lesson content

The Angelic Visit to Mary

The angelic visit to Mary is a very important part of the story of Jesus’ birth. It’s when everything begins!

What is the Angelic visit to Mary?

It’s the story of the angel Gabriel visiting Mary, a young woman, and telling her she will have a baby—Jesus, the Son of God! This is written in the Bible, in Luke chapter 1.

The Significance of the Angelic Visit

the angelic visit holds immense importance in Christian theology and the narrative of Jesus’ birth. It signifies divine intervention, the fulfillment of prophecy, and the pivotal role of Mary in God’s plan for salvation.

These include:

1. The Announcement of Jesus’ Birth: The angel told Mary that she would have a baby who would be the Savior of the world!
2. Mary’s Faith: Mary believed the angel even though it was amazing news!
3. The Power of God: This shows how powerful God is and that He can do anything!
4. Fulfillment of Prophecy: The visit fulfilled Old Testament prophecies about the coming Messiah.
5. Divine Initiative: It demonstrates God’s active involvement in human history.

The Key Characters

The key characters in the angelic visit play distinct roles that contribute to the significance of the event. Mary’s faith and obedience,combined with Angel Gabriel’s divine message,set the stage for the birth of Jesus.

They are:

1. Mary: A young woman chosen by God to be Jesus’ mother.
2. Angel gabriel: A messenger from God who gave Mary the good news.
3. God: The ultimate planner and initiator of jesus’ birth.
4. Joseph: Mary’s betrothed, who later accepts Jesus as his son.
5. elizabeth: Mary’s relative,who also receives a divine visitation.

The Message

the angel Gabriel told Mary many important things:

1. “Greetings, favored one! The Lord is with you.”
2. “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.”
3. “You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus.”
4. “He will be great and will be called the Son of the most High.”
5. “The Lord God will give him the throne of his ancestor david.”
6. “He will reign over the house of Jacob forever,and his kingdom will never end.”

Teaching Methods

To deliver this lesson,‌ ⁤the teacher will⁤ adopt⁤ the following methods: Storytelling, Question and answer, Discussion, Drawing and coloring.

Instructional Procedures

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:

step 1: Introduction (The Teaching Skill for this step MUST be “Set Induction”)

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Ask pupils what they know about christmas and the birth of Jesus.
pupils’ Activity: Respond to the teacher’s questions.

Step 2: Clarification of Key Concepts

time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explaining
Teacher’s Activity: Explain the story of the angelic visit to Mary using simple language.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen attentively and ask questions.

Step 3: Exhibition/Guided Practice

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstrating
Teacher’s Activity: Show pictures of Mary and the Angel Gabriel and demonstrate how to draw them.
Pupils’ Activity: Observe the teacher and ask questions.

Step 4: Independent Practice

time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Monitoring
Teacher’s Activity: Supervise pupils as they draw and color pictures of Mary and the Angel.
Pupils’ Activity: Draw and color pictures of Mary and the Angel.

Step 5: Note-Taking

Time: 2 minutes
teaching Skill: Summarizing
Teacher’s Activity: Summarize the key points of the lesson.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen attentively.

Step 6: Evaluation/Review

Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Ask evaluation questions.
Pupils’ Activity: Answer the evaluation questions.

Step 7: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summarizing
Teacher’s Activity: Conclude the lesson by reviewing the key points of the story and encourage pupils to share what they have learned.
Pupils’ Activity: Listen attentively and participate in the review.

Lesson Keywords

• Angelic Visit – The visit of the angel Gabriel to Mary.
• gabriel – The angel who delivered the message to Mary.
• Mary – The mother of Jesus.
• Jesus – The son of God.
• Savior – One who saves people from sin.

lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

1. Who visited Mary?
2. what did the angel tell Mary?
3. Why is this visit important?
4. What can we learn from Mary?

Assignment/Homework

1. Draw a picture of Mary and the angel gabriel.
2. Ask your parents to tell you more about the birth of Jesus.
3. Recite the memory verse: “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.” (Luke 1:30)

Differentiation

• For slower learners: Provide one-on-one assistance and simplified explanations.
• For advanced learners: Encourage them to research more about the story and present thier findings to the class.
• For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: Use visual aids, storytelling, and hands-on activities to cater to different learning styles.

Note for Teachers

Ensure to use simple language and visual aids to help pupils understand the story. Encourage active participation and create a supportive learning environment.