Vocabulary Development - Senior Secondary 1 - Words associated with Religion - Islam and Christianity

TERM: 1^ST TERM

WEEK: 11 and 12

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 1
AGE: 15 years
DURATION: 1 period of 40 mins
DATE:
TOPIC: Vocabulary Development
CONTENT: Words Associated with Religion – Islam and Christianity
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:

• Define Islam and Christianity
• Identify vocabulary associated with both Islam and Christianity (e.g., Qur’an, Bible, prayer, fasting, clergy)

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Discussion, group activities, field trip (optional)
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Real objects (e.g., Qur'an, Bible), charts, images, sentence strips, visit to a mosque and church (if possible)

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

STEP 1: The teacher explains the significance of religion in society and introduces the key terms associated with both Islam and Christianity.

• Learners listen, observe, and participate in the discussion.

STEP 2: The teacher explains the meaning of key terms in both religions, such as “Qur'an,” “Bible,” “prayer,” “fasting,” “clergy,” “pastor,” and “reverend.”

• Learners observe and discuss these terms, asking questions where necessary.

STEP 3: Teacher provides a passage or reading material about practices in Islam and Christianity, such as prayer, fasting, and worship services. Students read the passage and highlight the religious terms.

• Learners read the passage, highlight relevant vocabulary, and discuss the practices mentioned.

STEP 4: Teacher organizes a visit to a mosque and a church (optional) to observe religious practices. Students take notes on vocabulary encountered during the visits.

• Learners participate in the visit, observe religious practices, and write down terms they encounter.

EVALUATION:

• Define Islam and Christianity, highlighting their main beliefs.
• Identify 5 vocabulary words associated with Islam and Christianity (e.g., Qur'an, Bible, fasting).
• Complete the following sentence: “The ______ is considered the holy book in Christianity, while the ______ is the holy book in Islam.”
• Match the words with their meanings: “prayer,” “reverend,” “fasting,” “clergy.”

CLASS-WORK:

• Write 10 sentences using 5 vocabulary words learned in class.
• Create a Venn diagram comparing the practices of Islam and Christianity (e.g., prayer, fasting, worship).

ASSIGNMENT:

• Write a paragraph (6-8 sentences) on the importance of the Bible in Christianity and the Qur’an in Islam.
• Research and describe one key religious practice in either Islam or Christianity (e.g., Eid, Christmas, fasting) and its significance.

CONCLUSION:

The teacher reviews and marks students' work, offers feedback, and praises the participation during the visits.