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The values of virginity before and after marriage

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TERM: 1ST TERM

WEEK: 3

CLASS: Junior Secondary School 2

AGE: 13 years

DURATION: 40 minutes

DATE:

SUBJECT: Christian Religious Knowledge

TOPIC: The Values of virginity before and after marriage

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, the learners should be able to

1.) Enumerate the value of virginity before and after marriage

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Identification, explanation, questions and answers, demonstration, story-telling, videos from source

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Recommended Christian Religious Knowledge textbooks for Junior Secondary School 2

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

PRESENTATION

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

PUPIL’S ACTIVITY

STEP 1

Review

The teacher revises the previous lesson

Learners pay attention

STEP 2

Introduction

She then introduces the new topic by enumerating the value of virginity before and after marriage

Learners pay attention and participate

STEP 3

Explanation

She explains the value of virginity before and after marriage

Learners pay attention and participate

STEP 4

NOTE TAKING

The teacher writes a short note on the board for the learners to copy

The learners copy the note from the board

 

NOTE

THE VALUE OF VIRGINITY BEFORE AND AFTER MARRIAGE

  1. Cultural and Religious Significance:

Many cultures and religions place a high value on virginity, viewing it as a symbol of purity, honor, and moral integrity. Maintaining virginity can be seen as adhering to cultural norms and religious teachings.

  1. Emotional and Psychological Health:

Remaining a virgin until marriage can contribute to emotional stability and mental well-being. It allows individuals to develop a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships without the complications that sexual intimacy can bring.

  1. Strengthening Commitment:

Choosing to remain a virgin until marriage can reinforce the commitment between partners, emphasizing the desire to build a relationship based on trust, respect, and shared values rather than physical intimacy.

  1. Focus on Personal Growth:

Abstaining from sexual relationships can provide individuals with the opportunity to focus on personal development, education, career aspirations, and building strong friendships without the distractions of romantic or sexual involvement.

  1. Prevention of STIs and Unplanned Pregnancies:

Virginity helps in avoiding sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unplanned pregnancies, which can have significant emotional, financial, and social implications.

  

EVALUATION:

  1. How do cultural views on virginity influence individual choices about sexual relationships before marriage?
  2. In what ways can remaining a virgin before marriage contribute to an individual's emotional and psychological well-being?
  3. How does the choice to maintain virginity before marriage affect the commitment levels between partners in a romantic relationship?
  4. What are the potential benefits of valuing virginity after marriage in terms of intimacy and connection between spouses?
  5. How does maintaining the value of virginity align with personal integrity and an individual's set of moral or ethical beliefs?

CLASSWORK: As in evaluation

CONCLUSION: The teacher marks their books and commends them positively