### Lesson Plan: The Roles of Family Members
**Grade Level:** Primary 1
**Subject:** Social Studies
**Duration:** 45 minutes
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#### Objectives:
- **Knowledge:** Students will be able to identify the roles of different family members.
- **Skills:** Students will be able to describe the responsibilities of each family member and state why these roles are important.
- **Attitudes:** Students will appreciate the different roles each family member plays and understand the importance of cooperation within a family.
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#### Materials:
- Chart paper and markers
- Illustrated storybook or pictures depicting family roles
- Worksheet for students to draw their family members and label their roles
- Color pencils or crayons
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#### Lesson Structure:
**1. Introduction (10 minutes):**
- **Greeting and Warm-Up:** Greet the students and engage them in a brief discussion. Ask questions like, "Who are the people in your family?" and "What do your family members do?"
- **Objective Sharing:** Explain to the students that today they will learn about the different roles of family members and how everyone in a family helps each other.
**2. Instruction (15 minutes):**
- **Read Aloud:** Read an illustrated storybook that shows different family members and their roles (e.g., a story where a dad goes to work, a mom cooks, children help with chores, etc.).
- **Discussion:** After reading, discuss with students what they noticed about the roles of different characters. Ask questions like, "What did the dad/mom/child do in the story?" and "Why is that important?"
**3. Activity (15 minutes):**
- **Role Identification:** Display pictures of different family members and their typical roles (like a dad working, a mom cooking, a sibling helping with chores, etc.).
- **Worksheet Activity:** Hand out worksheets where students draw their family members and label the roles they play (e.g., Dad – works in the office, Mom – cooks meals, etc.). Encourage them to color their drawings.
**4. Conclusion (5 minutes):**
- **Sharing:** Allow a few students to share their drawings with the class and talk about the roles their family members play.
- **Wrap Up:** Summarize the lesson by emphasizing that every family member has important roles that help the family function smoothly and that each role is valuable.
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#### Assessment:
- **Observational Assessment:** Monitor students during the discussion and worksheet activity to ensure they understand the roles of family members.
- **Worksheet Review:** Check students' worksheets to see if they have correctly drawn and labeled their family members and their roles.
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#### Homework:
- **Family Interview:** Ask students to talk to their family members and ask about their roles and responsibilities at home. Students can then share their findings with the class in the next lesson.
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#### Differentiation:
- **For students who need extra support:** Pair them with a buddy or allow them to use a pre-prepared chart with images and labels to assist in their drawing and labeling activity.
- **For advanced students:** Encourage them to write a short sentence about why each family member’s role is important.
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#### Reflection:
- After the lesson, reflect on what went well and what could be improved. Were the students engaged? Did they understand the roles of family members? Make notes for future lessons based on these observations.
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This lesson plan incorporates interactive activities, discussion, and hands-on learning to help Primary 1 students understand and appreciate the roles of family members.