Marriage – Basic 4 Social Studies Lesson Note (First Term)

What is Marriage?

Marriage is when two adults who love each other decide to become a family. They make promises to take care of each other forever!

Getting Married 💑

Before Marriage

• Two people meet and become friends
• They fall in love
• They decide they want to be together always
• The man asks the woman to marry him (proposal)

The Wedding Day 👰🤵

• A special ceremony where they get married
• Family and friends come to celebrate
• They exchange rings
• They promise to love and care for each other
• Everyone is happy and celebrates!

After Marriage

• The man becomes a husband
• The woman becomes a wife
• They live together in their home
• They share everything
• They may have children and become parents

Types of Marriage Ceremonies

• Church Wedding: In a church with prayers

• Traditional Wedding: Following cultural customs

• Court Wedding: At the marriage registry

• Some families do all three!

What Makes a Good Marriage?

😊 Love – Caring for each other 🤝 Trust – Being honest always 💬 Communication – Talking and listening 🎯 Teamwork – Working together ❤️ Respect – Being kind and patient

EXERCISES

1. Fill in the blanks:

1. When people get married, they become _______ and wife.
2. A _______ is a special ceremony where people get married.
3. Married people should _______ and care for each other.
4. The woman in a marriage is called a _______.
5. People exchange _______ during wedding ceremony.

1. True or False:

1. Children can get married. _______
2. Only adults can get married. _______
3. Marriage is between two people who love each other. _______
4. After marriage, people don’t need to care for each other. _______
5. Families celebrate weddings together. _______

1. Choose the correct answer:

1. What do people exchange at weddings? a) Books b) Rings c) Pencils
2. A man in a marriage is called: a) Brother b) Father c) Husband
3. What is most important in marriage? a) Big house b) Love and respect c) Lots of money

1. Match:

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1. Short answers:

1. Name one type of wedding ceremony.
2. What do people promise each other when they marry?
3. Who comes to celebrate at a wedding?

1. Draw and Color:

Draw a simple picture of a wedding celebration:

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