### Lesson Plan for Christian Religious Studies: "God Calls His People"
#### Grade Level: Primary 4
#### Duration: 60 minutes
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**Lesson Topic:** God Calls His People
**Objective:**
By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
1. Understand the concept of God's call.
2. Identify biblical characters who were called by God.
3. Recognize the importance of responding to God's call.
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**Materials Needed:**
- Bible
- Whiteboard and markers
- Printed handouts with Bible verses
- Coloring sheets and crayons (optional)
- Audio-visual equipment (optional, for showing a video)
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### Lesson Outline
**Introduction (10 Minutes):**
- **Greeting and Prayer:** Start the lesson with a short prayer.
- **Ice Breaker:** Ask the students if they have ever received an important phone call or message and how they felt about it. Connect this idea to receiving a call from God.
**Bible Story (20 Minutes):**
- **Scripture Reading:** Read Exodus 3:1-12 (The Call of Moses) and 1 Samuel 3:1-10 (The Call of Samuel) from a children's Bible.
- **Discussion Questions:**
- Who did God call in these stories?
- How did they respond to God's call?
- Why do you think God called them?
**Interactive Activity (15 Minutes):**
- **Role Play:** Divide the class into groups and let each group choose one of the Bible stories to act out. Provide simple props if available.
- **Story Retelling:** After the role play, ask each group to summarize what they learned from the story they acted out.
**Reflection and Application (10 Minutes):**
- **Discussion:** Talk about how God might be calling each one of them today. What are some ways we can listen for God's call in our lives?
- **Handout Writing Activity:** Give each student a sheet with the prompt, "If I hear God's call, I will..." and let them write or draw their response.
**Conclusion (5 Minutes):**
- **Review Key Points:** Briefly touch on the main ideas of the lesson.
- **Closing Prayer:** Pray together, asking God to help everyone listen for His call and to be brave like Moses and Samuel.
**Optional Extension Activity:**
- **Video:** If time permits, show a short video clip about Moses or Samuel.
- **Coloring Sheets:** Provide coloring sheets related to the stories of Moses and Samuel for students who finish activities early.
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**Assessment:**
- Participation in discussions and activities.
- Responses to the handout prompt.
- Observation of engagement during role play and retellings.
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**Homework:**
Ask students to discuss with their family members if they have experienced a time when they felt called to do something by God or to share a story about a biblical character who was called by God.
#### Additional Notes:
- Adapt activities to suit the size and dynamics of your class.
- Ensure a safe and respectful environment for all students to share and participate.
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This lesson plan aims to help Primary 4 students comprehend the idea of God calling His people and to encourage them to think about how they can respond to God's call in their own lives.