Using God given talents and abilities
Activity 1: Reading a story
In pairs, read the story below and answer the questions given.
Silanoi and Imani are children of Mr and Mrs Furaha.
Silanoi is a good singer. She has travelled to many places to represent her school in music competitions. She also sings in church.
Imani is a good athlete and a painter. He represents his school in athletic competitions. He also paints pictures of animals and plants. Through practice and hard work, Silanoi and Imani ensure their school is always on top of the list.
During their free time, they love to visit the sick and the elderly. Silanoi sings for them while Imani paints beautiful pictures for them. They love seeing the smiles on their faces. Their parents are happy with them. They always thank them for using their talents and abilities for the good of others.
- Identify Imani’s and Silanoi’s talents and abilities from the story.
- Silanoi is a good singer
- Silanoi is a good dancer
- Imani is a good singer
- Imani is a good athlete
- Silanoi is a good athlete
- Imani is a good painter
- How does Silanoi and Imani use their talents and abilities?
- Imani has represented his school in music competitions
- Silanoi sings for the sick and the elderly
- Silanoi has represented her school in music competitions
- Imani sings in church
- Silanoi sings in church
- Imani represents his school in athletic competitions
- Imani paints pictures of animals and plants
- Imani paints beautiful pictures for the sick and the elderly
- Use a digital device to find out the meaning of:
- talent
- ability
- Write down your talents and abilities. Read them to the class.
- Discuss how you use your talents and abilities. Share your findings with the class.
Activities
Activity 2: Reciting a poem
In groups, recite the poem below and answer the questions given.
Talents and abilities
Talking of talent, yes my God given talent,
I am a footballer, actually a good goalkeeper,
They have even nicknamed me, ‘sticky hands’,
But I tell them it’s a gift from God.
They say my talent has made me famous,
That my goalkeeping skills are excellent,
But I tell them I need a lot of practice, hard work and discipline,
To develop my goalkeeping talent.
They say my talent has earned me great respect,
At school and in the community,
Because I train young people in the community,
I motivate young people to use their talents responsibly.
- What are the poet’s talents?
- The poet is a singer
- The poet is a basketballer
- The poet is a footballer
- The poet is a runner
- Discuss how the poet uses his talents and abilities to enhance responsibility.
- Explain to your classmates how you use your talents and abilities to enhance responsibility.
- Using digital devices, create posters on how you can use your talents and abilities to enhance responsibility. Display your posters in class.
Activity 3: Composing a poem
- In groups, compose a poem on ‘My talents and abilities’.
- Recite your poem to the class.
- Organise a talents show in class and in the community. Demonstrate your talent in class and in the community.
Home assignment
With the guidance of your parent or guardian, discuss how you can use your talents and abilities to enhance responsibility.
Present your findings to the class.
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