Class: Primary 3
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 6
Age: 8 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Islamic Religious Studies
Curriculum Theme: Islamic Religious Studies
Previous Lesson: Arabic Writing.
Topic: Jinns
Subject Matter: Jinns and their relationship with mankind.

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:

Identify Jinns and state what they are created from.
Explain the relationship between Jinns and mankind.

Affective Domain:

Listen attentively during the lesson.
Appreciate the existence of Jinns as part of Allah’s creation.

Psychomotor Domain:

Ask relevant questions about Jinns.
Participate in discussions about Jinns and mankind.

Discuss respectfully the relationship between Jinns and mankind.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9 Years Basic Education Curriculum.
State Unified Scheme of Work.
Islamic Religious Studies for Primary 3 Textbook.
The Holy Quran.

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Pictures showing natural elements like fire.
A whiteboard and markers.
The Holy Quran (Juz Amma).

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils understand the concept of Jinns as part of Allah’s creation, explaining their origin and how they interact with humans. It enables pupils to gain knowledge about an unseen creation mentioned in Islam.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils should have basic knowledge of Allah as the Creator of all things, both seen and unseen, and have heard stories about some of Allah’s creations.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

JINNS

What are Jinns?

Jinns are unseen beings created by Allah. They have free will, just like humans, and can choose to obey or disobey Allah.

What Jinns are created from:

Jinns were created from smokeless fire. This is mentioned in the Holy Quran (Surah Ar-Rahman, verse 15).

Relationship between Jinns and Mankind

The relationship between Jinns and mankind includes:

Jinns are generally invisible to humans, but they can sometimes appear in different forms.
Both Jinns and humans are created to worship Allah.
Jinns can influence humans, but they do not have power over those who truly believe in Allah and seek His protection.
Humans are not meant to seek help from Jinns, but rather from Allah alone.
Both Jinns and humans will be judged by Allah on the Day of Judgment based on their actions.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Lecture, Demonstration, Question and Answer, Visual Aids

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils, reviews the previous lesson briefly, and then asks pupils if they know of any unseen creatures mentioned in Islam.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to the greetings, recall the previous lesson, and share their ideas about unseen creatures.
Learning Point: Pupils are prepared for the new topic and connect it to prior knowledge.

Step 2: Explanation of Jinns

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Illustration
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains what Jinns are, emphasizing that they are unseen creatures of Allah, and states what they are created from, making reference to the Quran.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively and take notes.
Learning Point: Pupils learn the definition of Jinns and their origin.

Step 3: Discussion on the Relationship between Jinns and Mankind

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Discussion/Facilitation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads a discussion on how Jinns relate to mankind, highlighting their invisibility, free will, and accountability, and clarifying misconceptions.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils participate in the discussion, sharing their thoughts and asking questions.
Learning Point: Pupils understand the nature of the relationship between Jinns and humans.

Step 4: Examples and Clarification

Time: 8 minutes
Teaching Skill: Elaboration/Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher provides simple examples to illustrate the points discussed and answers any further questions from the pupils.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to examples and ask clarifying questions.
Learning Point: Pupils gain a deeper and clearer understanding of the topic.

Step 5: Board Summary

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summarization
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher writes the key points of the lesson on the board for pupils to copy.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy the notes from the board into their notebooks.
Learning Point: Pupils have a clear summary of the lesson for future reference.

Step 6: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:

What are Jinns?
What were Jinns created from?
Mention two ways Jinns relate with mankind.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.

Step 7: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes
Teaching Skill: Concluding
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarizes the main points of the lesson and encourages pupils to always seek Allah’s protection from any harm.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and reflect on the lesson.
Learning Point: The lesson is brought to a meaningful close.

Home Task: Write three lessons learned about Jinns and one suitable way to apply the teaching responsibly.

Lesson Keywords

Jinns – Unseen beings created by Allah from smokeless fire, with free will.
Unseen – Not visible to the human eye.
Free Will – The ability to make choices.
Allah’s Creation – Everything that Allah has brought into existence.

Differentiation

For pupils who grasp concepts quickly, the teacher can encourage them to research more about different types of Jinns mentioned in Islamic texts. For pupils who need more support, the teacher will provide simpler explanations and ensure they focus on the core definitions and facts.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Teachers should ensure that the topic of Jinns is presented in a way that avoids fear or superstition, focusing instead on factual Islamic teachings from the Quran and Sunnah. Emphasize Allah’s protection and the importance of prayer and remembrance.