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Subject: Religious and Moral Education
Semester: 2
Period: 6
Week: 35
School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: Religious and Moral Education
Grade Level: Grade 1
Date: Week 35
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 35, Period 6
Topic: Worship God with Thanksgiving
Sub-topic: Worship with gratitude
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
Worship God with thanksgiving and recognize the importance of being grateful.
Previous Knowledge
Students already know: Gratitude is showing thankfulness.
Instructional Materials
Storybooks, pictures, musical instruments, chalkboard, flashcards.
Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Teacher asks learners to mention things they are thankful for today.
B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)
Time: 25–30 minutes
Teacher’s Explanation & Activities:
The teacher explains worship with thanksgiving as showing gratitude to God for all blessings, including:
- Family and friends
- Food and shelter
- Health and life
- Daily experiences and guidance from God
The teacher demonstrates:
- Saying a prayer of thanks aloud
- Singing a short thanksgiving song
- Drawing a picture of things learners are thankful for
Practical activity: Learners are guided to express gratitude in three ways:
- Prayer: Thanking God silently or aloud
- Song: Singing a song of praise and thanks
- Art: Drawing pictures of blessings they are grateful for
Teacher encourages learners to reflect on why being thankful is important, connecting gratitude to happiness and faith.
Learners’ Activities (Expanded):
- Participate in singing a thanksgiving song together.
- Say a short prayer of thanks individually or in pairs.
- Draw a picture showing one or more things they are thankful for, such as their family, home, or friends.
- Share with classmates what they are thankful for and explain why.
- Repeat key phrases after the teacher:
- “I thank God for my blessings.”
- “Worship with thanksgiving makes God happy and my heart joyful.”
Assessment Checks:
The teacher checks learners’ understanding by asking:
- What is worship with thanksgiving?
- Name one thing you are thankful for.
- How can you show thanks to God?
- Can worship with thanksgiving be done alone?
- Why is being thankful important?
The teacher observes learners’ participation in singing, prayer, drawing, and discussion to ensure comprehension.
Notes (Expanded & Detailed):
- Worship with thanksgiving reminds us to appreciate God’s blessings.
- It can be done individually or in a group.
- Being thankful strengthens faith, encourages happiness, and develops a positive attitude.
- Learners learn that prayer, song, and creative expression are all ways to express gratitude to God.
- Practical activities like singing, praying, and drawing help learners internalize the concept of gratitude.
Assignment (For Learners):
- Draw three things you are thankful for and write or tell why.
- Practice saying a short prayer of thanks each day at home.
- Sing a thanksgiving song with your family or classmates and share how it makes you feel.
C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Summary: Worship God with thanksgiving through songs, prayers, and expressions of gratitude.
Evaluation Method (Expanded)
Exit slip/quiz: Learners mention one thing they are thankful for and how they can show it to God.
Teacher will collect slips and provide oral feedback.
Assignment (Expanded): Say a short prayer of thanks at home daily for a week.
Follow-up Activity: Share experiences of thanksgiving in the next class.
Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies
Use songs, drawings, prayers, and discussion for different learning styles.
Teacher’s Reflection (After Class)
What worked well? ___________________________________________
What needs improvement? ____________________________________
Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☑ Medium ☑ Low