Lesson Plan for Primary 1 - Civic Education - Ways Of Respecting People

### Lesson Plan: Civic Education for Primary 1 #### Topic: Ways of Respecting People --- #### Duration: 40 minutes --- #### Objectives: By the end of the lesson, students will be able to: 1. Understand the concept of respect. 2. Identify different ways of showing respect to others. 3. Practice respectful behavior in class and in daily life. #### Materials Needed: - Storybook or short story about respect - Picture cards depicting respectful actions - Flashcards with keywords (respect, kindness, manners) - Drawing paper, crayons, and pencils - A poster board or whiteboard - Markers #### Introduction (5 minutes): 1. **Greeting and Settling Down:** Greet the students warmly and ask them to settle down. 2. **Icebreaker Question:** Begin with a question to the class: "Can anyone tell me what respect means?" Allow a few students to share their thoughts. 3. **Objective Statement:** Explain that today's lesson will be about learning how we can show respect to people around us. #### Direct Instruction (10 minutes): 1. **Story Time:** Read a short story that focuses on respectful behavior, such as "The Golden Rule" or a similar story suitable for young children. 2. **Discussion:** After the story, ask a few questions to gauge comprehension and highlight the acts of respect in the story. For example: - "What did the characters do to show respect?" - "How did it make others feel when they were treated with respect?" #### Guided Practice (10 minutes): 1. **Picture Cards Activity:** Show picture cards depicting various respectful actions (e.g., saying "please" and "thank you," sharing, listening when someone is speaking). 2. **Class Discussion:** For each card, ask the students to describe what is happening and why it is a respectful action. 3. **Keyword Flashcards:** Introduce and explain keywords like "respect," "kindness," and "manners." Place these flashcards on the board. #### Independent Practice (10 minutes): 1. **Drawing Activity:** Provide drawing paper and crayons. Ask students to draw a picture of themselves showing respect to someone. 2. **Sharing Time:** After drawing, have a few students share their pictures and explain how they are showing respect in their drawings. #### Conclusion (5 minutes): 1. **Review and Recap:** Gather the students and review the key points of the lesson. Ask questions like: - "What are some ways we can show respect to our friends?" - "How should we talk to our teachers to show respect?" 2. **Praise and Encouragement:** Praise the students for their participation and remind them to practice respect by using what they learned today. #### Closing (2 minutes): 1. **Final Thought:** End the lesson with a positive note, saying something like, "When we show respect, we make our school a happy place for everyone." 2. **Goodbye:** Say goodbye to the students and congratulate them on their excellent participation. --- ### Additional Notes: - Ensure that the lesson is interactive and engaging to keep the young students interested. - Be patient and encouraging, providing positive reinforcement throughout the lesson. - Modify the activities as needed to suit the specific needs and pace of your class. --- This lesson plan aims to teach Primary 1 students the importance of respect through interactive storytelling, discussion, and creative activities.