Week Eight
Subject: Christian Religious Studies (CRS)
Class: Primary Four
Week of the Third Term: 8th Week
Topic: People Who Should Help Others
Subtopic: People in the Good Samaritan story who helped (Priest, Levite, Samaritan)
Instructional Objectives
At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Identify the key characters in the Good Samaritan story and explain their actions (Priest, Levite, Samaritan).
- Understand the roles of each person in the story and discuss why the Samaritan was the only one who helped.
- Demonstrate the importance of helping others through their actions, both at school and at home.
Entry Behaviour
Pupils should already know the concept of helping others and may have heard of the Good Samaritan story before. They should also be able to identify people in their community who help others.
Instructional Materials
- Christian Religious Studies for Primary School Book 4 (Tolulope Kusimo, 2022)
- Bible (for reading the scripture, Luke 10:29-37)
- Flashcards or visuals of the Priest, Levite, and Samaritan characters
- Whiteboard and markers for writing key points
Reference Materials
- Kusimo, T. (2022). Christian Religious Studies for Primary School Book 4. Metropolitan Publishers, Lagos.
- Ogunniyi, D., M.cOliver, O.J.E., & Ekwukoma, V. (2022). Christian Religious Studies for Primary School Book 4. Spectrum Book Limited, Lagos.
Content
People in the Good Samaritan Story Who Helped (Priest, Levite, Samaritan)
Who Are the People in the Story?
- The Priest
A priest was someone who worked in the temple and led others in worship. The priest was expected to be kind and caring because he knew God’s teachings. However, when the priest saw the injured man on the road, he ignored him and walked away. The priest chose not to help, even though he should have shown love and care. - The Levite
A Levite was another person who worked in the temple. Levites were known for helping priests with their duties, such as caring for the temple and leading prayers. Like the priest, the Levite also saw the injured man but did not stop to help. He crossed to the other side of the road and walked away. - The Samaritan
The Samaritan was from a group of people who were often disliked by the Jews during that time. Even though the Samaritan and the injured man were from different backgrounds, the Samaritan showed kindness. When he saw the injured man, he felt compassion. He cleaned the man’s wounds, bandaged them, and took him to an inn where he could rest and recover. The Samaritan also paid for the man’s care.
What Does This Teach Us About Who Should Help?
- Helping Is for Everyone
The story shows that anyone can help others, no matter their background, job, or status. The priest and Levite, who were expected to help, failed to do so. The Samaritan, who was not expected to help, showed the most kindness. - Compassion Matters More Than Position
It does not matter if you are a teacher, leader, or child—what matters is having a kind heart and a willingness to help others. - Love Your Neighbor
Jesus used this story to teach that our “neighbor” is anyone who needs help. It could be a friend, a stranger, or someone from a different background. We should not ignore someone in need, but instead, show love and kindness.
How Can We Be Like the Samaritan?
- Be Observant: Pay attention to people around you who might need help.
- Be Willing to Act: When you see someone in need, don’t hesitate to lend a hand.
- Show Kindness to All: Help others without thinking about their background, age, or where they come from.
- Follow Jesus’ Teaching: Jesus wants us to love others just as He loves us.
Lesson Presentation
Step 1: Introduction
- Begin by asking: “Have you ever seen someone in need of help? What did you do?”
- Share a personal story or a real-life example of a time when you or someone you know helped someone in need.
- Introduce the topic by telling the pupils they will learn about the people in the Bible story who helped someone in need.
Step 2: Explanation
- Explain that in the Bible story of the Good Samaritan, three people had the opportunity to help a man who was hurt and in need of care.
- Read aloud Luke 10:29-37 to the pupils, and ask them to listen carefully for the actions of each character.
- Ask the pupils to describe the actions of the Priest, Levite, and Samaritan in the story.
Step 3: Demonstration
- Show flashcards of the Priest, Levite, and Samaritan.
- Ask the pupils to act out the story in groups, with each group playing one of the characters. The group acting as the Samaritan should demonstrate kindness, while the other two groups (Priest and Levite) should demonstrate indifference.
Step 4: Guided Practice
- Lead a discussion with the pupils to identify the reasons why the Priest and Levite did not help. Ask questions like:
- “Why do you think the Priest did not stop to help?”
- “What could have stopped the Levite from helping the man?”
- “What did the Samaritan do that was different?”
- Emphasize that the Samaritan showed kindness and compassion, even though he was not expected to help.
Step 5: Independent Practice
- Give the pupils a worksheet with questions to answer:
- “Which character helped the man and why?”
- “What did the Priest and Levite do when they saw the man?”
- “How can we show kindness like the Samaritan in our own lives?”
- Let them answer the questions individually.
Step 6: Feedback
- Review the worksheet answers with the class, ensuring that pupils understand the actions of each character and the lesson of helping others.
- Address any misconceptions and reinforce that, like the Samaritan, we should always be ready to help those in need.
Evaluation
Formative Assessment
- Observe pupils during the group role-playing and discussions to assess their understanding of the story.
- Assess their participation in the activity and their ability to explain the lesson’s message.
Summative Assessment
- Review the pupils’ answers to the worksheet questions to evaluate their comprehension of the story and the lesson on helping others.
Summary/Conclusion
- Summarize that the Good Samaritan teaches us that we should always help others, regardless of who they are or where they come from.
- Reinforce that the Priest and Levite failed to help, but the Samaritan showed kindness by offering help to a stranger in need.
- Encourage pupils to be like the Samaritan, helping others at home, school, and in their community.
Assignment
- For homework, ask pupils to write a short story or draw a picture of a time when they helped someone or saw someone helping others. They should include the reason why helping others is important.