Commandments – To Walk in God’s Instructions

Grade 5 · Religious and Moral Education

Semester 1 | Period 3 | Week 15

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Subject: Religious and Moral Education

Semester: 1

Period: 3

Week: 15

School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: Religious and Moral Education
Grade Level: Grade 5
Date: Week 15
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 15, Period 3
Topic: Commandments – To Walk in God’s Instructions
Sub-topic: Obey the Laws

Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

  1. Define obedience and disobedience.
  2. State rewards of obeying God’s laws.
  3. Explain consequences of disobedience with examples.

Previous Knowledge
Students know the Ten Commandments.

Instructional Materials
Bible, Quran, chart, storybook with examples of obedience and disobedience.

Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Teacher asks: “What happens when you obey or disobey your parents at home?” Learners give answers. Teacher connects to obedience to God’s laws.

B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)

Time: 25–30 minutes
Topic: Obedience and Disobedience

  1. Definition
  • Obedience: Listening to and doing what is commanded.
  • Disobedience: Refusing to follow instructions.

 

  1. Rewards of Obedience
  • Brings blessings, protection, and peace.
  • Example from the Bible: Israelites were blessed when they obeyed God.
  • Quran: Allah rewards obedience with peace and paradise.

 

  1. Consequences of Disobedience
  • Leads to suffering, punishment, and loss of peace.
  • Example from the Bible: Israelites punished when they disobeyed God.
  • Quran warns of punishment for rejecting Allah’s guidance.

 

  1. Examples
  • Obedience: Praying regularly, helping others, being truthful.
  • Disobedience: Lying, idol worship, neglecting prayer.

 

  1. Practical Activity
  • Learners share personal experiences of obeying rules at home and school.

 

  1. Learners’ Activities (Expanded)
  • Read Bible and Quran stories about obedience and disobedience.
  • Share personal examples of obedience and disobedience.
  • Write lists of obedient and disobedient actions.
  • Role-play scenarios demonstrating obedience and disobedience.

 

  1. Assessment Checks (Oral Questions)
  • What is obedience?
  • Give one reward of obeying God.
  • Give one consequence of disobedience.

 

  1. Notes (Expanded & Detailed)
  • Obedience brings blessings, peace, and God’s favor.
  • Disobedience causes separation from God and leads to punishment.
  • God desires our obedience for our own good and well-being.

C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Summary: Learners recall meaning of obedience, rewards of obedience, and dangers of disobedience.

Evaluation Method (Expanded):
Exit slip: Write one reward of obedience and one consequence of disobedience.

Assignment (Expanded):
Write a short story about someone who obeyed God and was blessed.

Follow-up Activity:
Learners practice one act of obedience at home and report back.

Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies
Provide examples in pictures for younger learners. Pair weaker students with stronger peers for group discussion.

Teacher’s Reflection (After Class)
What worked well? ___________________________________________
What needs improvement? ____________________________________
Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☐ Medium ☐ Low