Class: Primary 1
Term: 3rd Term
Week: 1
Age: 7 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: Christian Religion Studies
Curriculum Theme: Christian Religion Studies
Previous Lesson: Things A Christian Should Not Do
Topic: Meaning Of A Christian
Content/Learning Area: Definition of a Christian, Bible list steps to become a Christian (Acts 2:37-39, Rom 6:23, Col. 1:13-14, Acts 26:18, Rom 3:23)

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain: Identify who a Christian is and mention steps to become one
Affective Domain: Show interest in learning about becoming a Christian
Psychomotor Domain: Recite the memory verse and steps in becoming a Christian
Social Domain: Participate in group recitation and discussion about Christian living

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: wikipedia – Christians
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Holy Bible
Flash cards with memory verse
Picture of Jesus Christ
Chart showing steps to become a Christian
Chalkboard and chalk

Rationale for the Lesson

To help pupils understand what it means to be a Christian and how one becomes a Christian through faith in Jesus Christ.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have heard Bible stories and know basic teachings about Jesus from past lessons.

Lesson Content

Meaning Of A Christian

A Christian is someone who believes in Jesus Christ and follows His teachings. Christians trust Jesus to forgive their sins and help them live a good life.

Bible Readings

Acts 2:37–39
Romans 6:23
Colossians 1:13–14
Acts 26:18
Romans 3:23

Steps to Become a Christian

To become a Christian, a person must follow some steps that are written in the Bible.

The following are steps to become a Christian:

Know that you are a sinner — Romans 3:23
Believe that Jesus died for your sins — Romans 6:23
Be sorry for your sins and repent — Acts 2:37–38
Ask Jesus to come into your life — Acts 26:18
Receive Jesus as your Saviour — Colossians 1:13–14
Start living the way Jesus taught

Teaching Methods

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following methods: Storytelling, Explanation, Discussion, Recitation, Visual Aids

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 a short story about a child who chooses to follow Jesus and asks pupils questions
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and respond to questions
Learning Point: Builds interest in the topic

Step 2: Who is a Christian

Time: 10 mins
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Explains the meaning of a Christian using Bible and pictures
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, repeat and ask questions
Learning Point: Understands who a Christian is

Step 3: Steps to Become a Christian

Time: 10 mins
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Lists and explains each step clearly using Bible verses
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils repeat and match each step with the Bible verse
Learning Point: Learns how to become a Christian

Step 4: Note Taking

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Writing
Teacher’s Activity: Dictates or displays summary notes for pupils to copy
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy notes into their books
Learning Point: Retains the key lesson points

Step 5: Evaluation

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Assessment
Teacher’s Activity: Asks questions on meaning and steps to becoming a Christian
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer questions
Learning Point: Confirms understanding

Objective-aligned checks:

Identify who a Christian is and mention steps to become one.
Recite the memory verse and steps in becoming a Christian.

Step 6: Conclusion

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Cognitive, Social
Teacher’s Activity: Recaps the lesson and encourages pupils to live like Christians
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils repeat key points and sing a related song
Learning Point: Reinforces moral and spiritual values

Home Task: Write one lesson learned about Meaning Of A Christian and one suitable way to apply the teaching responsibly.

Lesson Keywords

Christian – A follower of Jesus Christ
Repent – To say sorry to God and stop doing wrong things
Sin – Wrong things people do against God
Saviour – Someone who saves; Jesus is our Saviour
Believe – To trust that something is true

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Who is a Christian?
Mention one thing a Christian must believe.
Say one step to becoming a Christian.
What does Romans 3:23 say?
Recite the memory verse.

Differentiation

The teacher will simplify language, use repetition, and provide visual aids to support all learners including slow learners and ESL pupils.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Ensure active participation from pupils through repetition and group activities. Emphasize the importance of understanding, not just memorizing, the steps to becoming a Christian.