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| WK | LSN | STRAND | SUB-STRAND | LESSON LEARNING OUTCOMES | LEARNING EXPERIENCES | KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS | LEARNING RESOURCES | ASSESSMENT METHODS | REFLECTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 |
Creation
|
Self-awareness - Identifying myself as male or female according to Genesis 1:27
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Identify themselves as male or female according to Genesis 1:27 - Read Genesis 1:27 accurately - Appreciate himself/herself as created in the image and likeness of God |
- Learners read Genesis 1:27 and state their gender
- Learners look at pictures of males and females and identify gender differences - Learners tell each other if they are male or female |
What does the Bible say about identity?
|
Spotlight CRE grade 3
- Good News Bible - Pictures of males and females |
- Oral questions
- Observation
- Recitation
|
|
| 2 | 2 |
Creation
|
Self-awareness - Activities done by boys and girls
Self-awareness - Appreciating how God created me |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- List different activities done by boys and girls - Discuss gender roles respectfully - Appreciate the unique roles of both genders |
- Learners observe pictures showing activities done by boys and girls
- Learners name activities done by boys and girls in their school - Learners list activities done by boys and girls at home and in church |
What activities do boys and girls do at home and school?
|
-spotlight CRE grade 3 - Flash cards - Drawing materials - Good News Bible |
- Oral questions
- Written activities
- Observation
|
|
| 2 | 3 |
Creation
|
Self-awareness - Coping with happy or sad feelings
Self-awareness - Good thoughts and feelings |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Describe how they cope with happy or sad feelings - Identify good thoughts and feelings - Value positive emotional expression |
- Learners draw and color faces depicting various emotions
- Learners identify emotions from pictures - Learners discuss in groups how they feel in different situations - Learners list good thoughts and feelings |
How do you cope with emotions?
|
Spotlight CRE grade 3
- Pictures showing different emotions - Drawing materials Oxford Growing in Christ Learner's Book (p.5) - Song chart - Music instruments |
- Oral questions
- Observation
- Drawings assessment
|
|
| 3 | 1 |
Creation
|
Self-awareness - Making right choices guided by the word of God
My Family - Family members in the nuclear and extended family |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Make right choices guided by the word of God - Identify consequences of wrong choices - Desire to make good choices |
- Learners discuss scenarios requiring choices
- Learners identify consequences of good and bad choices - Learners role-play making good choices in different situations - Learners list consequences of wrong choices |
What happens when you make the right choices?
|
Spotlight CRE grade 3
- Picture cards with different scenarios - Role-play materials Oxford Growing in Christ Learner's Book (p.7) - Pictures of families - Card making materials |
- Oral questions
- Role-play assessment
- Written exercises
|
|
| 3 | 2 |
Creation
|
My Family - Extended family members
My Family - The family tree |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Name family members in the extended family - Explain the importance of the extended family - Value all members of the extended family |
- Learners observe and discuss a picture of an extended family
- Learners name members of their extended families - Learners discuss the importance of extended family members - Learners list members of their extended families |
Who are the people in your extended family?
|
Spotlight CRE grade 3
- Pictures of extended families - Writing materials Oxford Growing in Christ Learner's Book (p.10) - Sample family tree - Drawing materials - Coloring materials |
- Oral questions
- Written exercises
- Observation
|
|
| 3 | 3 |
Creation
|
Adam and Eve - God as the creator of Adam and Eve
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Recognize God as the creator of Adam and Eve - Read the Bible passages Genesis 2:7 and Genesis 2:21 - Appreciate God as the creator |
- Learners picture read Genesis 2:7 and Genesis 2:21
- Learners identify Adam and Eve as the first people created - Learners recite a poem about God creating Adam and Eve - Learners model Adam and Eve from clay |
Who were the first people to be created?
|
Spotlight CRE grade 3
- Good News Bible - Clay or plasticine - Poem chart |
- Oral questions
- Clay modeling assessment
- Recitation
|
|
| 4 | 1 |
Creation
|
Adam and Eve - How Adam and Eve disobeyed God
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Describe how Adam and Eve disobeyed God - Read Genesis 2:16-17 and Genesis 3:6-7 - Show concern about disobedience |
- Learners read Genesis 2:16-17 and Genesis 3:6-7
- Learners identify how Adam and Eve disobeyed God - Learners retell the story of Adam and Eve's disobedience - Learners discuss consequences of disobedience |
How did Adam and Eve disobey God?
|
Spotlight CRE grade 3
- Good News Bible - Picture cards of the story - Story chart |
- Oral questions
- Story retelling
- Observation
|
|
| 4 | 2 |
Creation
|
Adam and Eve - The results of Adam's disobedience
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- State results of Adam's disobedience - Read Genesis 3:17, 19 and 23 - Desire to be obedient |
- Learners read Genesis 3:17, 19 and 23
- Learners mention the results of Adam's disobedience - Learners discuss consequences of disobedience in their lives - Learners list four results of Adam's disobedience |
What happened when Adam and Eve disobeyed God?
|
Spotlight CRE grade 3
- Good News Bible - Picture cards showing consequences of disobedience |
- Oral questions
- Written exercises
- Observation
|
|
| 4 | 3 |
Creation
|
Adam and Eve - Obeying our parents and teachers
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Explain the importance of obeying parents and teachers - Compose a poem on the importance of obeying teachers - Desire to exercise obedience in day-to-day life |
- Learners discuss the importance of obedience
- Learners recite Bible verses on obedience - Learners compose a poem on the importance of obeying teachers and parents - Learners role-play scenarios of obedience |
Why should you obey parents and teachers?
|
Spotlight CRE grade 3
- Good News Bible - Writing materials - Role-play materials |
- Oral questions
- Poem assessment
- Role-play observation
|
|
| 5 | 1 |
The Holy Bible
|
The Bible as the word of God - The difference between the Bible and other books
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Differentiate the Bible from other books as guided in 2 Timothy 3:16A - Explain why the Bible is special - Value the Bible as God's word |
- Learners in pairs tell the difference between the Bible and other books
- Learners sing the song "My Bible and I" - Learners draw and color the Holy Bible - Learners discuss why the Bible is special |
Why is the Bible a Holy book?
|
Spotlight CRE grade 3
- Good News Bible - Other books for comparison - Drawing materials |
- Oral questions
- Drawing assessment
- Observation
|
|
| 5 | 2 |
The Holy Bible
|
The Bible as the word of God - The people who wrote the Bible
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Explain who wrote the Bible using 2 Timothy 3:16A - Read 2 Timothy 3:16A accurately - Respect the Bible as God's inspired word |
- Learners in groups read 2 Timothy 3:16A
- Learners discuss who wrote the Bible - Learners say why they should respect the Bible - Learners compare the Bible with other books |
Who wrote the Bible?
|
Spotlight CRE grade 3
- Good News Bible - Flash cards - Other books for comparison |
- Oral questions
- Flash card reading
- Observation
|
|
| 5 | 3 |
The Holy Bible
|
The Bible as the word of God - Books in the New Testament
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- State the number of books in the New Testament - Count the books in the New Testament - Show interest in exploring the Bible |
- Learners count the number of books in the New Testament
- Learners state the number of books in the New Testament - Learners locate different books in the New Testament - Learners discuss the importance of knowing Bible books |
How many books are in the New Testament?
|
Spotlight CRE grade 3
- Good News Bible - Chart showing Bible books |
- Oral questions
- Written exercises
- Bible navigation assessment
|
|
| 6 | 1 |
The Holy Bible
|
The Bible as the word of God - The Gospel books
Bible Story: Moses and the Burning Bush - The story |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Name the four Gospel books in the New Testament - Explain what the Gospel books are about - Appreciate the Bible as a guide in their daily life |
- Learners identify the first four books of the New Testament
- Learners name the four Gospel books - Learners tell the importance of reading the Bible always - Learners recite Psalms 119:105 |
Which are the Gospel books in the New Testament?
|
Spotlight CRE grade 3
- Good News Bible - Chart showing the Gospel books - Memory verse cards Oxford Growing in Christ Learner's Book (p.26) - Video clip of Moses - Picture cards of the story |
- Oral questions
- Recitation
- Written exercises
|
|
| 6 | 2 |
The Holy Bible
|
Bible Story: Moses and the Burning Bush - How Moses obeyed God
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Describe how Moses obeyed God - Role play the story of Moses and the burning bush - Desire to obey God |
- Learners in pairs state how Moses obeyed God
- Learners role play the story of Moses and the burning bush - Learners discuss how they can obey God - Learners draw and color the burning bush |
How did Moses express obedience to God?
|
Spotlight CRE grade 3
- Good News Bible - Role-play materials - Drawing materials |
- Oral questions
- Role-play assessment
- Drawing assessment
|
|
| 6 | 3 |
The Holy Bible
|
Bible Story: Moses and the Burning Bush - Lessons learned
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Mention three lessons learnt from the story of Moses and the burning bush - Apply lessons from the story to their lives - Respect holy places |
- Learners discuss the lessons learned from the story
- Learners talk about how they show respect in church - Learners sing a song about Moses and the burning bush - Learners list three lessons learned from the story |
How do we show respect in holy places?
|
Spotlight CRE grade 3
- Good News Bible - Song chart - Picture of a church |
- Oral questions
- Written exercises
- Observation
|
|
| 7 | 1 |
The Holy Bible
|
Bible Story: Moses and the Burning Bush - Obeying God
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Explain the importance of obeying God - Share experiences of how they obey their parents - Desire to obey God in their day-to-day lives |
- Learners discuss the importance of obeying God
- Learners share experiences of how they obey their parents - Learners draw Moses removing his sandals - Learners role-play scenarios of obedience |
Why should you obey God?
|
Spotlight CRE grade 3
- Good News Bible - Drawing materials - Role-play materials |
- Oral questions
- Drawing assessment
- Role-play observation
|
|
| 7 | 2 |
The Holy Bible
|
Bible Story: The big fish Swallows Jonah - The story
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Narrate the story of Jonah and the big fish - Read Jonah 1:1-4, 15, 17 and 2:10 accurately - Show interest in Bible stories |
- Learners read the story of Jonah 1:1-4, 15, 17 and 2:10
- Learners watch a video on the story of Jonah - Learners retell the story of Jonah and the big fish - Learners draw and color the big fish |
How did Jonah disobey God?
|
Spotlight CRE grade 3
- Good News Bible - Video clip of Jonah - Drawing materials |
- Oral questions
- Story retelling
- Drawing assessment
|
|
| 7 | 3 |
The Holy Bible
|
Bible Story: The big fish Swallows Jonah - Disobedience
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Explain how Jonah disobeyed God - List the results of Jonah's disobedience - Value obedience to God |
- Learners identify how Jonah disobeyed God
- Learners mention what happened to Jonah after he disobeyed God - Learners discuss consequences of disobedience - Learners list results of Jonah's disobedience |
What were the consequences of Jonah's disobedience?
|
Spotlight CRE grade 3
- Good News Bible - Picture cards of Jonah's story - Writing materials |
- Oral questions
- Written exercises
- Observation
|
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| 8 |
Mid term |
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| 9 | 1 |
The Holy Bible
|
Bible Story: The big fish Swallows Jonah - Consequences
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- List the results of Jonah's disobedience - Explain what happens when we disobey - Desire to obey God in day-to-day life |
- Learners discuss the consequences of disobedience
- Learners list the results of Jonah's disobedience - Learners state why they should be obedient to God and others - Learners sing a song about Jonah |
What happens when we disobey God?
|
Spotlight CRE grade 3
- Good News Bible - Song chart - Writing materials |
- Oral questions
- Written exercises
- Singing assessment
|
|
| 9 | 2 |
The Holy Bible
|
Bible Story: The big fish Swallows Jonah - Obeying God
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Explain the importance of obeying God - Make a commitment to obey God - Value obedience in daily life |
- Learners discuss why they should obey God
- Learners make cards stating why they will obey God - Learners sing a song about Jonah and the big fish - Learners role-play the story of Jonah |
Why should we obey God?
|
Oxford Growing in Christ Learner's Book (p.37)
- Good News Bible - Card making materials - Song chart |
- Oral questions
- Card making assessment
- Role-play observation
|
|
| 9 | 3 |
The Holy Bible
|
Bible Story: Naaman is healed - The story
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Retell the healing of Naaman the Syrian commander - Read 2 Kings 5:1-14 accurately - Show interest in Bible stories |
- Learners learn about leprosy and how it is spread
- Learners picture read the healing of Naaman in 2 Kings 5:1-14 - Learners watch a video clip on Naaman's healing - Learners retell the story of Naaman |
How was Naaman healed?
|
Spotlight CRE grade 3
- Good News Bible - Picture cards of the story |
- Oral questions
- Story retelling
- Observation
|
|
| 10 | 1 |
The Holy Bible
|
Bible Story: Naaman is healed - Obedience and healing
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Explain how Naaman was healed - Describe the importance of obedience in healing - Appreciate God as the healer of all diseases |
- Learners describe how Naaman was healed
- Learners role-play the story of Naaman - Learners discuss the importance of following instructions - Learners identify God as the healer |
What did Naaman have to do to be healed?
|
Spotlight CRE grade 3
- Good News Bible - Role-play materials - Picture cards of the story |
- Oral questions
- Role-play assessment
- Observation
|
|
| 10 | 2 |
The Holy Bible
|
Bible Story: Naaman is healed - Lessons learned
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Mention three lessons learnt from the story of Naaman - Apply the lessons to their lives - Appreciate God as the healer |
- Learners discuss lessons learned from the story
- Learners list three lessons from Naaman's story - Learners relate the story to their lives - Learners write a prayer for healing |
What lessons can we learn from Naaman's story?
|
Spotlight CRE grade 3
- Good News Bible - Writing materials - Prayer chart |
- Oral questions
- Written exercises
- Prayer assessment
|
|
| 10 | 3 |
The Holy Bible
|
Bible Story: Naaman is healed - God our healer
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Explain that God is the healer of all diseases - Describe how God can use doctors to heal - Trust in God for healing |
- Learners discuss how God heals today
- Learners explain how God uses doctors to heal - Learners write prayers for those who are sick - Learners sing songs about God's healing power |
How does God heal us today?
|
Spotlight CRE grade 3
- Good News Bible - Writing materials - Song chart |
- Oral questions
- Written prayers
- Singing assessment
|
|
| 11 | 1 |
The Holy Bible
|
Bible Story: The three Hebrew men - The story
Bible Story: The three Hebrew men - Faith and deliverance |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Narrate the story of the three Hebrew men - Read Daniel 3:15-16, 18, 23-30 accurately - Show interest in Bible stories |
- Learners picture read Daniel 3:15-16, 18, 23-30
- Learners watch a video on the story - Learners retell the story of the three Hebrew men - Learners identify the names of the three Hebrew men |
What happened to the three Hebrew men?
|
Spotlight CRE grade 3
- Good News Bible - Video clip of the story - Picture cards of the story - Drawing materials - Role-play materials |
- Oral questions
- Story retelling
- Observation
|
|
| 11 | 2 |
The Holy Bible
|
Bible Story: The three Hebrew men - Lessons learned
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- List three lessons learnt from the story - Apply the lessons to their lives - Desire to depend on God when faced with challenges |
- Learners mention lessons learnt from the story
- Learners discuss how to apply the lessons in their lives - Learners list three lessons from the story - Learners draw the three Hebrew men and the angel |
What lessons can we learn from the story of the three Hebrew men?
|
Spotlight CRE grade 3
- Good News Bible - Drawing materials - Writing materials |
- Oral questions
- Written exercises
- Drawing assessment
|
|
| 11 | 3 |
The Holy Bible
|
Bible Story: The three Hebrew men - Standing for truth
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Explain the importance of standing for the truth - Share experiences of standing for truth - Value standing for truth |
- Learners discuss the importance of standing for truth
- Learners share experiences of standing for truth - Learners role-play scenarios of standing for truth - Learners sing songs about the three Hebrew men |
Why is it important to stand for the truth?
|
Spotlight CRE grade 3
- Good News Bible - Role-play materials - Song chart |
- Oral questions
- Role-play assessment
- Observation
|
|
| 12 | 1 |
The Holy Bible
|
Bible Story: Elisha and the Boys - The story
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Retell the story of Elisha and the boys - Read 2 Kings 2:23-24 accurately - Show interest in Bible stories |
- Learners read 2 Kings 2:23-24 and retell the story of Elisha and the boys
- Learners mention the number of boys in the story - Learners draw, color and display pictures of the two bears - Learners discuss what happened in the story |
How did Elisha respond to the boys who insulted him?
|
Spotlight CRE grade 3
- Good News Bible - Drawing materials - Picture cards of the story |
- Oral questions
- Story retelling
- Drawing assessment
|
|
| 12 | 2 |
The Holy Bible
|
Bible Story: Elisha and the Boys - Respect for the elderly
|
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Explain the importance of respecting the elderly - Role play the story of Elisha and the boys - Desire to respect the elderly in the community |
- Learners in pairs tell why they should respect the elderly
- Learners in pairs say why they should not follow their friends to do mischief - Learners role play the story of Elisha and the boys - Learners discuss ways of showing respect to the elderly |
Why should we respect the elderly?
|
Spotlight CRE grade 3
- Good News Bible - Role-play materials - Pictures of elderly people |
- Oral questions
- Role-play assessment
- Observation
|
|
| 12 | 3 |
The Holy Bible
|
Bible Story: Elisha and the Boys - Lessons learned
Bible Story: Elisha and the Boys - Respecting the elderly |
By the end of the
lesson, the learner
should be able to:
- Mention four lessons learnt from the story of Elisha and the boys - Apply the lessons to their lives - Value respect for the elderly |
- Learners discuss the lessons learned from the story
- Learners list four lessons from the story - Learners relate the story to their lives - Learners identify consequences of disrespect |
What lessons can we learn from the story of Elisha and the boys?
|
Spotlight CRE grade 3
- Writing materials - Picture cards of the story - Poster making materials |
- Oral questions
- Written exercises
- Observation
|
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