Telling a simple family history in sequence for Primary 1

Class: Primary One
Term: First Term
Week: 4
Age: 6 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Nigerian History
Curriculum Theme: Concept of History
Focal competence: Demonstrating a sense of identity in daily living
Skills:

• Narration of family history

Previous Lesson: Family identity and family history
Topic: Meaning And Importance Of History: Narrating Family History
Subject Matter: Telling a simple family history in sequence

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• State what family history means.
• Identify key details needed to tell a family story (who, what, where, when).

Affective Domain

• Appreciate the importance of knowing their family history.
• Show interest in listening to family stories.

Psychomotor Domain

• Narrate a simple family history in sequence.

Social Domain

• Share a simple family story with classmates.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 2025 Revised 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Relevant State Unified Scheme of Work
• Approved Primary 1 Nigerian History Textbook
• The HeadTeacher Scheme of work

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Photographs of the teacher’s family or a simple story chart
• Pictures or drawings depicting simple family events
• Flashcards with “Who,” “What,” “Where,” “When”
• Verified local photographs, objects or oral accounts
• Approved textbook

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils understand that history is not just about big events, but also about their own families. Learning to narrate family history helps pupils develop a sense of identity and belonging. It also builds their communication skills by teaching them to tell stories in a clear and organised way.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils can identify members of their immediate family and understand simple concepts of past and present.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Meaning And Importance Of History: Narrating Family History

What is Family History?

Family history is the story of your family from the past. It tells us about things that happened to your parents, grandparents, and other family members before you were born or when you were younger.

Importance of Knowing Your Family History

Knowing your family history is important because:

1. It helps you know where you come from.
2. It helps you understand your family better.
3. It connects you to your past.
4. It makes you proud of your family.

How to Tell a Simple Family History in Sequence

When you tell a family story, it is important to tell it in the correct order, from beginning to end. Think about these things:

1. Who: Who are the people in the story?
2. What: What happened in the story?
3. Where: Where did the event happen?
4. When: When did it happen (e.g., last year, when I was a baby, long ago)?

Examples of Simple Family Events

A simple family event you can tell a story about could be:

1. The day you were born.
2. A family celebration like a birthday or wedding.
3. Moving to a new house.
4. A special family trip.
5. How your parents met.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Demonstration, Guided Practice, Question and Answer, Explanation, Storytelling

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Activating Prior Knowledge

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and asks them to mention their family members. The teacher then asks if anyone knows a story about their family from a long time ago.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils mention their family members and some might share short, simple family memories.

Learning Point: Family members identification

Step 2: Explanation of Family History

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Storytelling

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains what family history means in simple terms. The teacher then tells a very short, simple story about their own family (e.g., “When I was a little girl, my family moved to a new city. We packed all our things and drove a long way. It was exciting to see our new house!”). The teacher uses a photograph or drawing to make it concrete.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively to the teacher’s story.

Learning Point: Meaning of family history

Step 3: Importance of Family History

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Discussion/Reinforcement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher discusses with pupils why it is good to know stories about their family, highlighting that it helps them know where they come from and understand their family better.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils contribute ideas on why family stories are important.

Learning Point: Value of family stories

Step 4: Key Elements of a Story

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Concept Introduction

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces the “Who, What, Where, When” elements for telling a story. Using the teacher’s earlier family story, the teacher asks: “Who was in my story?”, “What happened?”, “Where did it happen?”, “When did it happen?”. The teacher uses flashcards for each element.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils identify the “Who, What, Where, When” from the teacher’s story.

Learning Point: Story elements (who, what, where, when)

Step 5: Teacher Demonstration of Narration

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Modelling

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher demonstrates how to tell a short past event in order, using a different simple family story or a story from a picture. The teacher clearly states the “Who,” “What,” “Where,” and “When” in sequence.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe and listen to the teacher’s demonstration.

Learning Point: Sequential story narration

Step 6: Guided Pupil Narration

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Practice

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks a few pupils to try telling a very simple family story they know, guiding them to remember “Who, What, Where, When” and to tell it in order. The teacher provides support and prompts.

Pupils’ Activity: A few pupils attempt to narrate a simple family story.

Learning Point: Practising family story narration

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:

1. What is family history?
2. Why is it important to know your family history?
3. What are two things we need to remember when telling a family story?
4. Tell us a very simple story about your family.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Family history understanding

Step 8: Note-Taking

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Writing

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils to copy the essential Board Summary notes about what family history is and how to tell a simple story into their notebooks.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy the notes carefully into their notebooks.

Learning Point: Recording lesson points

Step 9: Conclusion

Time: 1 minute

Teaching Skill: Consolidation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher reminds pupils to ask their parents or guardians to tell them more family stories at home.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and acknowledge.

Learning Point: Family history appreciation

Continuous Assessment/Further Study

Type: Homework

Instruction: Ask your parents or guardians to tell you a simple story about your family from the past. Be ready to share it in class next week, remembering to say who, what, where, and when.

1. Ask your parents for a family story.
2. Listen carefully to the story.
3. Remember the people in the story.
4. Remember what happened and where.
5. Remember when it happened.

Lesson Keywords

• History – Stories about the past.
• Family – Your mother, father, brothers, sisters, grandparents.
• Sequence – The order in which things happen.
• Narrate – To tell a story.

Differentiation

For pupils who struggle, the teacher can provide simpler story prompts or pictures to help them narrate. Faster learners can be encouraged to include more details or narrate a slightly longer story.

Suggested Lesson Videos

Search YouTube for: “Primary 1 family history stories for kids” or “telling simple stories for children”

Teacher Guide for Using This Lesson Plan

Before the lesson, prepare a simple, age-appropriate family story of your own to demonstrate, possibly with a photograph or drawing. Have flashcards ready for “Who,” “What,” “Where,” “When.” Begin by engaging pupils about their own families to activate prior knowledge. Clearly explain what family history is and why it’s important using simple language. Guide pupils through identifying the key elements of a story (who, what, where, when) using your demonstration story. Encourage several pupils to practice narrating their own simple family stories, providing gentle prompts and positive reinforcement. Ensure pupils understand the concept of sequence. During Step 8, guide pupils to copy the Board Summary notes, emphasizing neatness. For weaker learners, provide sentence starters or visual aids. Encourage faster learners to think of more descriptive words. Always check for understanding through questions and allow for corrections before moving on.