Basic 2 · Our World and Our People · My Family and the Community
Responsibilities in the Family
In this topic you will learn about being responsible and why every family member must do their part.
By the end of these notes you should be able to:
- Explain responsibility
- Name your responsibilities at home
- Say what happens when people do not do their part
What you already know
- Roles in the family
Copy everything that has a blue line on its left into your notebook. The other parts are for reading.
- Strand
- All About Us
- Sub-strand
- My Family and the Community
- Indicator
- B2.1.3.1.1 – Identify the role and responsibilities of the individual members of the family
Introduction
Ama was asked to fetch water. She played instead. When Mother came to cook, there was no water. Being responsible means doing your part.
1. Responsibility
Responsibility: A duty you are trusted to do.
2. My Responsibilities
- Make my bed.
- Keep my school uniform clean.
- Do my homework.
- Help younger brothers and sisters.
- Fetch water or sweep when asked.
3. When Someone Does Not Do Their Part
| If… | Then… |
|---|---|
| no one fetches water | food cannot be cooked |
| no one sweeps | the house is dirty |
| no one does homework | learning is poor |
New words
- responsibility
- A duty you are trusted to do.
- duty
- Something you must do.
- trust
- To believe someone will do right.
- reliable
- Can be trusted.
Summary
- Responsibility is a duty you are trusted to do.
- Children have responsibilities at home.
- When someone fails their duty, the whole family suffers.
Class activity: Duty Chart
- Make a chart of duties at home on manila paper.
- Put a name card beside each duty.
- Explain why each duty matters.
You need: Printed Ghanaian family picture cards, Role-play name cards, Manila paper
Exercises
Answer in your exercise book first, then check your answers.
1. A duty you are trusted to do is a…
- A. Responsibility
- B. Game
- C. Holiday
- D. Gift
Show answer
Answer: ResponsibilityThat is a responsibility.2. What happens if no one fetches water?
- A. Food cannot be cooked
- B. The house gets cleaner
- C. We get rich
- D. Nothing
Show answer
Answer: Food cannot be cookedCooking needs water.3. Doing homework is a responsibility.
- A. True
- B. False
Show answer
Answer: TrueIt is a learner's duty.4. A reliable person cannot be trusted.
- A. True
- B. False
Show answer
Answer: FalseReliable means can be trusted.5. Something you must do is a ______.
Show answer
Answer: dutyThat is a duty.6. Write two responsibilities you have at home.
Show answer
Answer: E.g. make my bed, sweep.Children have duties.
Homework
- Do all your home duties this week without being reminded.