Class: Primary 2
Term: 1st Term
Week: 6
Age: 8 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: Christian Religion Studies
Curriculum Theme: Christian Religion Studies
Previous Lesson: Significance Of Prayer
Topic: Types Of Prayer
Content/Learning Area: Intercessory prayers, Prayer of thanksgiving, Prayer for wisdom, e.t.c

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:

Identify and mention the different types of prayer.

Affective Domain:
2. Appreciate the importance of praying in different situations.

Psychomotor Domain:
3. Demonstrate how to say a simple prayer of thanksgiving or intercession.

Social Domain:
4. Participate in a group prayer session respectfully.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of work
NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
Online Information from: focus on the family – 7 Different Types of Prayer from the Bible
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Bible
Flashcards showing different types of prayers
Pictures of people praying
Chalkboard and chalk
Audio clips of sample prayers

Rationale for the Lesson

To help pupils understand and practice different ways of communicating with God.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have learned that prayer is talking to God and have practiced simple daily prayers.

Lesson Content

Types Of Prayer

Prayer is talking to God. We pray to thank Him, ask for help, and pray for others. There are different types of prayer we can use.

Memory Verse: Pray without ceasing. – 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Bible Readings

Philippians 4:6
James 1:5
1 Timothy 2:1
Psalm 100:4

Intercessory Prayer: This is when we pray to God for other people. We ask God to help them, heal them, or protect them. This shows love for others.

Prayer of Thanksgiving: This is when we thank God for His blessings, protection, and love. We show we are grateful for what He has done.

Prayer for Wisdom: This is when we ask God to give us wisdom to make good choices. God is happy when we ask for wisdom.

Other Types of Prayer

The following are other types of prayer:

Prayer of confession
Prayer of praise
Prayer for healing
Silent prayer
Prayer of agreement

Teaching Methods

Discussion, Lecture, Storytelling, Explanation, Visual Aids, Group Work

Instructional Procedures

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

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: Uses pictures of people praying to ask pupils what they are doing and why.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer and discuss what prayer is.
Learning Point: Pupils recall what prayer means.

Step 2: Intercessory Prayer

Time: 6 mins
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Explains intercessory prayer and shares a Bible story or verse to support it.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and share examples of praying for others.
Learning Point: Pupils understand how to pray for others.

Step 3: Thanksgiving Prayer

Time: 6 mins
Teaching Skill: Storytelling
Teacher’s Activity: Tells a short story about a boy who thanked God for healing his mother.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and talk about things they are thankful for.
Learning Point: Pupils learn to appreciate blessings.

Step 4: Prayer for Wisdom

Time: 6 mins
Teaching Skill: Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: Explains how we can ask God for wisdom and reads James 1:5 aloud.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils repeat the verse and give examples of needing wisdom.
Learning Point: Pupils learn to seek God’s guidance.

Step 5: Other Types of Prayer

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Lecture
Teacher’s Activity: Lists and explains other types briefly with flashcards.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils read and repeat the names of the types.
Learning Point: Pupils can name other types of prayer.

Step 6: Note Taking

Time: 3 mins
Teaching Skill: Writing
Teacher’s Activity: Teacher dictates summary notes on the board for pupils to copy.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy the notes.
Learning Point: Pupils have written records of lesson.

Step 7: Evaluation

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: Asks pupils to mention types of prayer and give examples.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer the questions.
Learning Point: Understanding of lesson is assessed.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 4 mins
Teaching Skill: Instructional Closure
Teacher’s Activity: Reviews all the types, leads a short group prayer using the types learned.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils join in prayer and reflect.
Learning Point: Pupils connect lesson to real practice.

Home Task: Write one lesson learned about Types Of Prayer and one suitable way to apply the teaching responsibly.

Lesson Keywords

Prayer – Talking to God
Intercession – Praying for others
Thanksgiving – Saying thank you to God
Wisdom – Knowing the right thing to do
Confession – Telling God we are sorry

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Mention three types of prayer they learned.
Say one example of a prayer of thanksgiving.
Say a short intercessory prayer for someone.
Quote the memory verse.
Mention one reason we pray for wisdom.

Differentiation

Pupils who struggle will be supported with visual aids and repetition, while advanced pupils will lead examples during group prayer.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Use real-life examples when discussing types of prayer and ensure all pupils actively participate in the group prayer activities.

Types Of Prayer for Primary 2