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Subject: Religious and Moral Education
Semester: 1
Period: 2
Week: 8
School Name:
Teacher’s Name:
Subject: Religious and Moral Education
Grade Level: Grade 5
Date: Week 8
Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Week & Period: Week 8, Period 2
Topic: Commitment
Sub-topic: Our Duty to Respond to God
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
- Identify man’s duties to God.
- Explain ways we can respond to God in daily life.
- Give Bible and Quran examples of obedience to God.
Previous Knowledge
Students already know that they pray at home and in school.
Instructional Materials
Bible, Quran, prayer mats, flashcards, picture of Samuel listening to God.
Lesson Development – ABC Model
A – Anticipation (Warm-up / Starter)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Teacher asks: “What do you do when your parents call you? Do you answer quickly or delay?” Teacher explains that just like we respond to parents, we must also respond to God.
B – Building Knowledge (Main Lesson Body)
Time: 25–30 minutes
Topic: Duty to God
- Definition & Explanation
- Duty to God means showing:
- Obedience (doing what God commands)
- Worship (honoring God through praise and prayer)
- Prayer (talking to God regularly)
- Gratitude (being thankful for God’s blessings)
- Service (helping others as an act of love to God)
- Scripture Examples
Bible Examples:
- Samuel: Responded to God’s call with the words, “Speak, Lord, your servant is listening” (1 Samuel 3:10).
- Abraham: Obeyed God by leaving his homeland, trusting God’s promises (Genesis 12).
Quran Examples:
- Man was created to worship Allah (Quran 51:56).
- Prophet Muhammad (SAW): Always prayed regularly and served God faithfully.
- Daily Life Examples of Duty to God
- Praying every day (morning, evening, or before meals).
- Giving thanks before and after eating.
- Obeying God’s Word by following moral rules.
- Helping family, friends, and community members.
- Avoiding waste of food, water, and other resources.
- Practical Activity
- Role-play: Learners act out different ways to respond to God, such as:
- Saying a prayer of thanks.
- Helping a neighbor or friend.
- Obeying instructions given by a parent or teacher as a form of obedience to God’s commands.
- Learners’ Activities (Expanded)
- Participate actively in role-plays.
- Answer oral questions during the discussion.
- Write in their notebooks one way they can show duty to God at home.
- Assessment Checks (Teacher’s Questions)
- What are two duties of man to God?
- Give one example of obedience from the Bible.
- Give one example of obedience from the Quran.
- Notes (Expanded & Detailed)
- Responding to God by fulfilling our duties is our primary responsibility as humans.
- It shows love, respect, and faithfulness to God.
- God blesses those who obey Him and follow His commands.
- Disobedience leads to consequences but repentance and returning to duty bring restoration.
C – Consolidation (Conclusion & Assessment)
Time: 5–10 minutes
Summary: Man’s duty to God is to worship, obey, and serve Him. We learn from Samuel, Abraham, and Prophet Muhammad how to respond to God.
Evaluation Method (Expanded):
Exit slip/quiz: Students write one duty of man to God and one example from scripture. Teacher reviews and gives oral feedback.
Assignment (Expanded): Learners will make a list of three ways they will respond to God during the week and share in class next lesson.
Follow-up Activity: Students will observe one act of gratitude (saying “thank you” to God) daily and report.
Differentiation / Inclusive Strategies
Encourage shy students to participate in role-plays in pairs. Use flashcards and pictures to support learners with low literacy skills. Provide oral prompts for struggling learners.
Teacher’s Reflection (After Class)
What worked well? ___________________________________________
What needs improvement? ____________________________________
Students’ engagement level: ☑ High ☑ Medium ☑ Low