Creation.

Origin and Consequences of Sins.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Define the term Sin.
Explain the origin of sin according to Genesis chapter 3.
Sing a song on the origin of sin.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
Brainstorm on the meaning of sin.
Mention some of the sins committed by young people.
Read Genesis 3:1-13 in turns and identify the origin of sin.
Summarize the origin of sin according to Genesis 3:1-13.
Sing the song on the learners book.

What is sin? What was the origin of sin according to creation accounts?

GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 1-3.
Good News Bible.
Song.
Audio of the song.

Written test. Oral questions. Assessment rubrics.

Creation.

Origin and Consequences of sin.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

State the causes of sin according to Genesis chapter 3.
Discuss the causes of sin among the young today.
Prepare flashcards showing the causes of sins today.

In groups,pairs,learner are guided to;
Read Genesis 3:1-13 and identify some of the causes of sin.
Identify and discuss the causes of sins among young people today.
Prepare flashcards showing the causes of sin today.

What are the causes of sin among people today?

GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 5-7.
Good News Bible.
Flascards.
GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 4-5.
Charts.

Written tests Checklists. Oral discussions. Assessment rubrics. Oral questions.

Creation.

Origin and Consequences of sins.
Origin and Consequences of sin.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Define the term Moral values.
List the moral values needed to overcome temptations and sins in our lives.
Explain how each value can help one overcome temptations and sins today.
Make flashcards showing the moral values needed to overcome temptations.
Desire to develop moral values listed to overcome temptations.

In groups,pairs,learner are guided to;
Brainstorm on the meaning of moral values.
List the moral values needed to overcome temptations.
Discuss how each of the moral value can help one to overcome temptations and present in class.
Prepare flashcards showing the moral values needed to overcome temptations.

What values do one require to overcome temptations and sin today?

GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 7.
Flashcards.
GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 7-8.
Posters.
Dictionary.

Oral questions. Written tests. Assessment rubrics. Checklists.

Creation
Creation.

Origin and Consequences of sin.
God's Plan for Redemption.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Give reasons why we should pray when faced with temptations.
Compose a prayer that will help to overcome temptations.
Desire to pray to God to overcome temptations in day to day life.

In pairs,individually,learners are guided to;
Discuss the reasons why we should pray when faced with tempting situations.
Compose own prayer that you will be saying everyday to God to overcome temptations.

Why should we pray when faced with a tempting situation?

GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 9.
Prayers.
Good News Bible.
GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 10-12.
Charts.
Posters.
Dictionaries.

Checklists. Oral questions.

Creation.

Gods Plan for Redemption.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Define the term Salvation.
Explain how Gods plan for salvation is fulfilled through Jesus Christ..
Prepare powerpoint or posters showing how Gods plan for salvation is fulfilled through Jesus.
Acknowledge Gods plan for salvation through Jesus Christ.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
Brainstorm the meaning of salvation.
Read Isaiah 53:5-12,Isaiah 63:5,2 Peter 3:9,Galatians 1:3-5 & Colossians 1:13-15 in turns.
Examine how Gods plan for salvation is fulfilled through Jesus Christ from the biblical texts and make notes
Prepare posters showing how Gods plan for salvation is fulfilled through Jesus Christ.

Why is Gods redemptive plan important to Christians today? How is Gods plan for salvation fulfilled through Jesus Christ?

Goods News Bible.
Dictionary.
GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 12-13.
Posters.
GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 13-14 & 10-11.
Song.

Assessment rubrics. Checklists. Oral discussions. Oral questions.

Creation.

Gods Plan for Redemption.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

List the acts of mercy that shows Gods love.
Discuss the acts of mercy listed.
Desire to take part in sharing the love of God with others.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
Read John 3:16 and write a message on a chart or use a tablet to create awareness on Gods love and plan of salvation to humankind.
List the acts of mercy that shows Gods love.
Discuss the acts of mercy listed above.
Take part in sharing the love of God with others.

Why is sharing the love of God with others important?

Good News Bible.
GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 14-15.
Tablets.
Charts.
GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 16-17
Song.
Digital device.

Assessment rubrics. Observation schedule. Oral questions. Written texts.

The Bible.

Faith and God's Promises.
Faith and Gods Promises.
Faith and Gods Promises.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Read Genesis 11:24-32,12:1 from the bible.
Describe the background to the call of Abraham.
Summarize the background to the call of Abraham on charts/note books.

In groups,learners are guided to;
Read Genesis 11:24-32, in turns.
Retell what they have read from the biblical texts.
Summarize the background to the call of Abraham and present in class.

Why is it difficult for one to relocate from his/her home to unknown place?

Good News Bible.
GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 18-19.
GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 21.
GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 23.
Posters/charts.

Assessment rubric. Checklists. Oral questions. Oral discussions. Written texts.

The Bible.

Faith and Gods Promises.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

State the importance of Gods promises to Christians today.
Discuss the importance of Gods promises to Christians today.
Sing a song wastahili in learners book.
Apply Gods promises in his/her day to day life.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided ;
Discuss the importance of Gods promises to Christians today.
Sing the song in learners book.
Write sticky notes on how he/she will apply Gods promises in his/her daily life.

What is the importance of Gods promises to Christians today?

GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 24-25.
Song.
Digital devices.
GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 22-23.
Good News Bible.

Assessment rubrics. Oral discussions. Oral questions. Written texts.

The Bible.

Faith and Gods Promises.
Abrahamic Covenant.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Answer questions on the sub-strand.

Individually,in pairs,learners are guided to;
Answer the questions on the sub-strand;Faith and Gods Promises.

GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 25.
Assessment books.
GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 26-27.
Posters.
Flashcards.
Digital devices.

Written tests. Assessment rubrics. Checklists.

The Bible.

Abrahamic Covenant.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Read Genesis 15:1-18 from the bible.
Describe the covenant between God and Abraham.
Prepare powerpoint presentation on the covenant between God and Abraham.

In groups,learners are guided to;
Read Genesis 15;1-18 in turns and identify the events that took place during the covenant between God and Abraham.
Discuss the covenant between God and Abraham.
Make a summary on the covenant between God and Abraham.
Prepare a powerpoint presentation on the covenant between God and Abraham and present in class
Search and watch video clips on Gods covenant with Abraham.

How was the covenant between God and Abraham made?

Good News Bible.
GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 27-28
Digital devices.
GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 29-30.
Posters.

Assessment rubrics. Written texts. Oral questions. Oral presentation.

The Bible.

Abrahamic Covenant.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Read the story in learner's book and identify the characteristics of ungodly covenants.
Discuss ways in which one can discern and resist ungodly covenants from biblical texts.
Prepare posters/charts showing how different biblical texts can help one resist and discern ungodly covenants.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to ;
identify the characteristics of ungodly covenants.
Read James 4:7, Matthew 4:8-10 ,1st Peter 5:8-9 and Matthew 7:15-20 in turns.
Make a summary on how one can discern and resist ungodly covenants from the biblical texts.

How can you resist and discern ungodly covenants? what are the characteristics of ungodly covenants?

GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 30-32.
Good News Bible.
Charts/Posters.
GRADE 8 Mentor CRE PG 33-35.
Charts.

Assessment rubric. Written text. Oral questions. Oral discussion.

The Bible.

Leadership in Israel: Saul.
Leadership in Israel;Saul.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Define the term leader.
State the roles played by prophets and judges.
Discuss reasons why the Israelites demanded for a king.
Prepare charts showing the roles played by prophets and judges.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
brainstorm the meaning of the term leader.
outline the roles played by prophets and judges.
read 1st Samuel 8:1-9 in turns and identify reasons why the Israelites demanded for a king.
discuss reasons why the Israelites demanded for a King.

Who is a leader? What expectations do people have from their leaders?

Good News Bible.
GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 36-38.
Charts.
Posters.
GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 38-39.
Digital devices.

Written texts. Assessment rubric. oral questions. Checklists.

The Bible.

Leadership in Israel: Saul.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identify the failures of king Saul from biblical texts.
Discuss the failures of King Saul from the biblical texts.
Prepare charts/posters on the failures of King Saul.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
read 1st Samuel 13:8-14 & 1st Samuel 15:7-25 in turns.
identify the failures of King Saul from the biblical texts.
discuss the failures of King Saul from the biblical texts.
Summarize the failures of King Saul on charts/posters.

What can make a leader to be rejected by God? What were the failures of King Saul?

Good News Bible.
GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 39-40.
Digital devices.
Charts/Posters.
GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 40-41.
Poem.
Posters/Flashcards.
GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 41-42.

Assessment rubric. Checklists. Oral questions. Oral discussions. Written texts.

The Bible.
Miracles of Jesus Christ.

Leadership in Israel: Saul.
Healing of Blind Bartimaeus.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Complete word puzzle by answering the questions.
Answer the questions on the sub-strand: Leadership in Israel;Saul.

In pairs, individually,learnersare guided to:
answer the questions on the sub-strand.
Complete word puzzle by answering the questions provided.

GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 43.
Word puzzle.
GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 44-45.
Posters.
Charts.

Assessment rubrics. Written texts. Checklists.

Miracles of Jesus Christ.

Healing of Bartimaeus.
Healing of Blind Bartimeaus.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Read Mark 10:46-52.
Describe the healing of Bartimaeus.
Appreciate the healing power of God in our day to day life.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
Read Mark 10:46-52 in turns.
Narrate the healing of the blind Bartimaeus.
Summarize the healing of Bartimaeus in their books.
Describe the healing of blind Bartimaeus.
Role play the healing of blind Bartimaeus.

What challenges was Bartimaeus facing?

GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 46.
Good News Bible.
GRADE 8 Mentor CRE PG 47-48.
Digital devices.
Charts.

Role play. Oral questions. Oral discussions. Assessment rubrics. Checklists.

Miracles of Jesus Christ.

Calming the Storm.
Calming of the Storm.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Read Mark 4:35-41 from the bible.
Describe the calming of the storm.
Search and watch a video clip on the miracle of calming the storm.

In groups,learners are guided to;
read Mark 4:35-41 and then narrate the miracle of calming the storm.
discuss the miracle of calming the storm.
summarize the miracle of calming the storm in their books.
search and watch a video on the miracle of calming the storm.

How can faith in God help you overcome problems you you are facing in life?

Good News Bible.
GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 50-51.
Digital devices.
GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 52.

Assessment rubric. Written text Oral discussion. Oral questions. Checklists.

Miracles of Jesus Christ.

Calming of the Storm.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identify challenging situations that affect young people today.
Discuss the challenges faced by young people in their day to day life.
Role play a challenging situation in class.

In groups,learners are guided to;
read the story in learners book and answer the questions.
identify the challenges faced by young people in their day to day life.
discuss how the challenging situations can be overcomed.
role play a challenging situation in class.

What challenges do young people face today? How can one overcome the challenging situations in life?

GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 52-53.
Stories.
GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 53-55.
Song.
Digital devices .

Oral discussions. Role play. Checklists. Assessment rubric.

Miracles of Jesus Christ.

Calming of the Storm.
Healing of the Paralytic.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
;
a)Answer the questions on the sub-strand: Calming of the Storm.

Individually,in pairs,learners are guided to:
answer the questions on the sub-strand.

GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 55.
Assessment book.
GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 56-57.
Good News Bible.
Digital devices.

Assessment rubric. Checklist. Written texts .

Miracles of Jesus Christ.

Healing of the Paralytic.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Outline the lessons learnt from the healing of the paralytic man.
Discuss the lessons learnt from the healing of the paralytic man.
Appreciate the lessons learnt from the healing of the paralytic man.

In groups, pairs,learners are guided to;
outline the lessons learnt from the healing of the paralytic man.
discuss the lessons learnt from the healing of the paralytic man.
search the internet for more lessons learnt from the healing of paralytic man.

What lessons do we learn from the healing of the paralytic man?

GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 58.
Good News Bible.
Digital devices.
GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 59.
Dictionary.

Assessment rubric. Checklist. Written texts Oral questions.

Miracles of Jesus Christ.
Miracles of Jesus Christ
Miracles of Jesus Christ

Healing of the Paralytic.
Miracles of Jesus Christ
Healing of blind Bartimaeus

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Answer the questions on the sub-strand: Healing of paralytic man

Individually,in pairs,learners are guided to;
answer the questions on the sub-strand.

GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 61.
Good News Bible
Songs
Charts
Mentor; Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 44-45
Mentor; Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 45

Written text. Checklist. Assessment rubric.

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Healing of blind Bartimaeus

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identify some of the sickness or challenges they face in their life.
Discuss ways in which people involve God when they face different sicknesses or challenges.
Narrate to their friend or peer a challenge they faced in their life.
Have a desire to love God through their challenges.

In groups, learners are guided to identify some of the sickness or challenges they face in their life.
In groups, learners are guided to discuss ways in which people involve God when they face different sicknesses or challenges
In groups, learners are guided to narrate to their friend or peer a challenge they faced in their life

What are some of the sicknesses or challenges they face in their life?

Good News Bible
Songs
Charts
Mentor; Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 45-46
Mentor; Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 46

Written Quizzes Checklists Oral questions

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Lessons learnt from the healing of blind Bartimaeus
Trusting God

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Outline the lessons learnt from the healing of blind Bartimaeus.
Identify the life skills that helped blind Bartimaeus when Jesus was passing by.
Recognize ways in which one can be persistent like Bartimaeus.
Appreciate the lessons learnt from the healing of blind Bartimaeus.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to outline the lessons learnt from the healing of blind Bartimaeus.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to identify the life skills that helped blind Bartimaeus when Jesus was passing by
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to recognize ways in which one can be persistent like Bartimaeus

Why should you be persistent like Bartimaeus?

Good News Bible
Songs
Charts
Mentor; Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 47-48
Mentor; Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 48-49

Written Quizzes Checklists Oral questions

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Trusting God
Calming the storm; The miracle of calming the storm

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Visit people who are sick or have challenges within the school.
Talk to them by giving them a word of encouragement.
Appreciate the healing power of God in our day-to-day life.

As a class, learners are guided to visit people who are sick or have challenges within the school.
As a class, learners are guided to talk to them by giving them a word of encouragement.

How do you show faith in Jesus?

Good News Bible
Songs
Charts
Mentor; Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 49
Mentor; Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 50

Written Quizzes Checklists Oral questions

Miracles of Jesus Christ

The miracle of calming the storm

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Watch a video clip on the miracle of calming the storm.
Share experiences of a challenging situation that they have faced as an individual or as a family.
Enjoy watching the videos.

In groups, learners are guided to watch a video clip on the miracle of calming the storm.
In groups, learners are guided to share experiences of a challenging situation that they have faced as an individual or as a family.

What have you learnt in the video?

Good News Bible
Songs
Charts
Mentor; Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 50
Mentor; Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 51

Written Quizzes Checklists Oral questions

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Lessons learnt from the calming of the storm
Challenges faced in day-to-day life

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Identify the lessons learnt from the calming of the storm.
Recognize ways in which one can have faith in God.
Appreciate the lessons learnt from the calming of the storm.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to identify the lessons learnt from the calming of the storm.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to recognize ways in which one can have faith in God

How can faith in God help you overcome problems you are facing?

Good News Bible
Songs
Charts
Mentor; Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 52
Mentor; Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 52-53

Written Quizzes Checklists Oral questions

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Challenges faced in day-to-day life
Applying lessons learnt to overcome challenges faced in day-to-day life
Depending on God when confronted with difficulties

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Choose a challenging situation affecting young people today.
Role play the challenging situation in class.
Ensure that they include a solution in their role play.

In groups, learners are guided to choose a challenging situation affecting young people today.
In groups, learners are guided to role play the challenging situation in class.

What are some of the challenges young people face today?

Good News Bible
Songs
Charts
Mentor; Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 53
Mentor; Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 53-54
Mentor; Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 55

Written Quizzes Checklists Oral questions

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Healing of the paralytic

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Define the term paralysis
-Describe the healing of the paralytic
-Draw a chart of a paralytic

-Learners are guided to define the term paralysis
-in pairs learners draw a paralytic
-In pairs learners read Luke 5:17-26

What is the meaning of paralysis?

Good News Bible
Songs
Charts
Mentor; Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 56
Mentor; Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 56-57

Written Quizzes Checklists Oral questions

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Lessons learnt from healing of the paralytic
The Pharisees' opposition to the healing of the paralytic

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Watch a video clip on the healing of the paralytic.
Write down the story of the healing of the paralytic.
Outline the lessons learnt from healing of the paralytic.
Appreciate the lessons learnt from healing of the paralytic.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to watch a video clip on the healing of the paralytic.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to write down the story of the healing of the paralytic.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to outline the lessons learnt from healing of the paralytic.

What are the lessons we learn from the healing of the paralytic?

Good News Bible
Songs
Charts
Mentor; Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 58
Mentor; Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 59

Written Quizzes Checklists Oral questions

Miracles of Jesus Christ
Teachings of Jesus Christ

Having faith in God when faced with challenges
Teaching on prayer

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Share an experience or an instance when they prayed to God for help or healing.
Read the Bible, Isaiah 53: 4-5
Meditate on the Bible text.
Appreciate God's power over sickness and disease.

In groups, learners to share an experience or an instance when they prayed to God for help or healing.
In groups, learners to read the Bible, Isaiah 53: 4-5
As a class, learners are guided to mediate on the Bible text

How did faith in God help you when you were faced with the challenges? Why was Jesus beaten, wounded and punished?

Good News Bible
Songs
Charts
Mentor; Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 59-61
Mentor; Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 62

Written Quizzes Checklists Oral questions

Teachings of Jesus Christ

Teaching on prayer
Importance of having faith when you pray to God

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Read the story in learner's book 8 page 62
Answer the questions that follows.
Recognize the importance of prayers in their day to day life.
Appreciate the importance of praying.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to read the story in learner's book 8 page 62
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to answer the questions that follows.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to recognize the importance of prayers in their day to day life

Why is prayer important in our day-to-day life?

Good News Bible
Songs
Charts
Mentor; Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 62-64
Mentor; Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 65

Written Quizzes Checklists Oral questions

Teachings of Jesus Christ

Demonstrating love by praying for all people as taught by Jesus Christ
Applying lessons learnt on prayer by praying to God always
The lost sheep; God's love for the sinner
Taking part in reaching out to the lost through mission work

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

Read the Bible, Matthew 5: 44-45
Share an instance when they prayed for their friends and people who disappointed them.
Explain how God treats the good and the bad people.
Demonstrate love by praying for all people as taught by Jesus Christ.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to read the Bible, Matthew 5: 44-45
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to share an instance when they prayed for their friends and people who disappointed them
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to explain how God treats the good and the bad people.

How should we treat our enemies and those who persecute us?

Good News Bible
Songs
Charts
Mentor; Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 65-66
Mentor; Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 67-68
Mentor; Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 69-70
Mentor; Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 71-72

Written Quizzes Checklists Oral questions