CREATION

My purpose - Understanding talents and abilities

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

-Define talent and abilities
-Name different talents and abilities they possess
-Identify talents and abilities in others
-Appreciate God-given talents and abilities

Learners to:
-Brainstorm in small groups the talents they possess
-Study pictures of children with different talents and identify them
-List their own talents and abilities in exercise books
-Discuss how to use talents and abilities to fulfill God's purpose

What talents do you have?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-song.             - Longhorn learners book pg 1

Written Quizzes.        Oral questions.    Portfolio 

CREATION

My purpose - Responsible use of talents

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

-Discuss how they use their talents and abilities
-Explain how talents and abilities can be used responsibly
-Demonstrate responsible use of talents and abilities
-Value responsible use of talents

Learners to:
-Read what Hannah and David have written about their talents
-Discuss how to use talents and abilities responsibly in different places (home, school, church, community)
-Share examples of using talents responsibly

How can you use your talents responsibly?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs
-Longhorn learner's book pg 1 -2

 -Oral questions.    Portfolio 

CREATION

My purpose - Biblical teachings on talents

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

-Read Romans 12:4
-Discuss the Biblical teaching on talents and abilities
-Relate how different body parts work together to talents
-Appreciate Biblical teaching on talents

Learners to:
-Read in turns Romans 12:4
-Discuss how different parts of the body work together
-Explain how they use different talents and abilities to help each other in class
-Share the teaching of Romans 12:4 with the class

How do we use our talents to help others?

Good News Bible              - Longhorn learners book pg 3-4

-Oral questions.     Portfolio 

CREATION

My purpose - Values for nurturing talents

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

-Identify values that help nurture talents
-Discuss how values help improve talents
-Explain how values like honesty and hard work help improve talents
-Appreciate importance of values in nurturing talents

Learners to:
-Read the story of Mary and discuss her talent
-Fill in a table showing how different values help in nurturing talents
-Identify other values that help nurture talents
-Role play how values help in nurturing talents

How can we nurture our talents and abilities?

Good News Bible.
-Pictures.      - Longhorn learners book pg 5-7

Written Quizzes -Checklists -Oral questions

CREATION

Marriage and family - Understanding marriage

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

-Define marriage
-Explain how a family is formed
-Discuss why marriage is for adults
-Appreciate marriage as part of God's plan

Learners to:
-Discuss meaning of marriage in pairs
-Explain how families are formed
-Discuss why marriage is meant for adults
-Give reasons why only certain people should get married

What is marriage?

Good News Bible
-Pictures
-Songs.          -Longhorn learner's book pg 9

Written Quizzes -Checklists -Oral questions

CREATION

Marriage and family - Biblical teaching on marriage

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

-Read Genesis 2:21-24
-Explain why God created woman
-Describe Biblical teaching on marriage
-Value Biblical teaching on marriage

Learners in groups to:
-Read Genesis 2:21-24
-Discuss why God created woman
-Describe how God created woman
-Explain why God named man's companion "woman"
-Read Pastor Daniel's sermon on marriage and discuss Biblical teachings

Why is marriage an important institution?

Good News Bible
- Longhorn learners book pg 9-10

Oral questions.    Portfolio 

CREATION

Marriage and family - Family relationships

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

-Identify family members
-Discuss how family members relate
-Create messages about family relationships
-Appreciate proper family relationships

Learners to:
-Read what children are saying about their families
-List members of their own families
-Discuss how they relate with family members
-Use digital devices or charts to write messages on how family members should relate

How should family members relate with each other?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs
-Digital devices

-Oral questions

CREATION

Marriage and family - Early marriages

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

-Define early marriage
-Identify causes of early marriages
-Explain effects of early marriages
-Identify values to avoid early marriages
-Create awareness on dangers of early marriages

Learners to:
-Read stories about causes of early marriages
-Discuss causes and effects of early marriages
-Read Baraka's poster about early marriages
-Identify values that can help avoid early marriages
-Create a poster with messages discouraging early marriages

Why should we discourage early marriages?

Good News Bible.
-Pictures.
-Songs.          -Longhorn learner's book pg 11-12

Oral questions

CREATION

God's Rest Leisure - Bible teaching on rest

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

-Explain why God rested after creation
-Discuss God's rest as form of leisure
-State reasons why rest is important
-Value rest as part of God's design

Learners to:
-Discuss why God rested on the seventh day
-Explain why God was pleased with His work before resting
-Discuss why we should take rest after completing work

Why did God rest after creation?

Good News Bible.             -Longhorn learner's book pg 15-16

-Oral questions.    _ written question.     -Portfolio

CREATION

God's Rest Leisure - Good use of leisure time

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

-Explain Biblical teachings on leisure
-Discuss benefits of using leisure time well
-Identify proper leisure activities
-Value good use of leisure time

Learners to:                            
-Read Genesis 2:1-3 and discuss Biblical teachings on good use of leisure time
-Read what children in pictures are saying about leisure
-Discuss how leisure activities benefit them and others
-Describe how they spend their leisure time and its benefits

How is leisure misused by youths today?

Good News Bible
- Longhorn learners book pg 17-

Written Quizzes -Checklists -Oral questions

CREATION

God's Rest Leisure - Values for leisure

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

-Identify inappropriate uses of leisure time
-Explain how values help in using leisure properly
-List values for proper leisure use
-Appreciate values for proper leisure

Learners to:                              -Read 1 Tim 5:13 and state the importance of Leisure 
-Study pictures showing proper and improper use of leisure
-Read what children are saying about using leisure time
-Identify values that guide proper use of leisure
-Discuss how these values help proper use of leisure
-Watch a video clip on proper use of leisure

How can you ensure appropriate use of leisure time?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs.          -Longhorn learner's book pg 18

 -Oral questions.     Portfolio 

THE BIBLE

The Bible as the inspired Word of God - Meaning and inspiration

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

-Explain why the Bible is the inspired Word of God
-Discuss how the Bible is different from other books
-Value the Bible as God's inspired Word
-Desire to read the Bible for spiritual nourishment

Learners to:
-Read the conversation between Neema and her grandmother about why the Bible is the inspired Word of God
-Discuss why the Bible is different from other books
-Create a tune for the song about the Bible being inspired
-Explain why the Bible is the inspired Word of God

Why is the Bible different from other books?

Good News Bible
- Longhorn learner's book CRE page 23

Oral questions

THE BIBLE

The Bible as the inspired Word of God - Timothy 3:16-17

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

-Read 2 Timothy 3:16-17
-Explain the meaning of this text
-Compose a song about the Bible as the inspired Word of God
-Appreciate the Bible as God's inspired message

Learners to:
-Read what Mr. Meli and his family have learned from 2 Timothy 3:16-17
-Discuss the meaning of this Bible text
-Compose a song titled "The Bible as an inspired Word of God"
-Teach classmates the song and sing it in class

How does God inspire the writers of the Bible?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
longhorn learner's book pg 23-24

Written Quizzes -Checklists -Oral questions

THE BIBLE

The Bible as the inspired Word of God - Authors of the Bible

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

-Identify the authors who wrote the Bible
-Classify Bible books into Old and New Testament
-Recognize the diverse authorship of the Bible
-Value the contribution of various authors to the Bible

Learners to:
-Choose a textbook and identify its authors
-Study a table matching authors with books of the Bible
-Classify books into Old and New Testaments
-Use digital devices to search for information about Bible authors
-Complete a table of authors and their Bible books

Who wrote the books of the Bible?

Good News Bible
-Songs
-Longhorn learner's book pg 24-25

Written Quizzes -Checklists -Oral questions

THE BIBLE

The Bible as the inspired Word of God - Bible translation

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

-Explain reasons for translation of the Bible into local languages
-Discuss advantages of translating the Bible into various local languages
-Appreciate the significance of Bible translation
-Value access to the Bible in local languages

Learners to:
-Read names of the Bible in different languages
-Discuss what the Bible is called in their mother tongue
-Use digital devices to search for reasons for Bible translation
-Read flash cards about reasons for Bible translation
-Read the conversation between Baraka and Pastor Nuru
-Outline advantages of translating the Bible into local languages

Why was the Bible translated into local languages?

Good News Bible
-Songs.           -Hymn book
 Longhorn learner's book pg 25-29

Oral questions

THE BIBLE

The Ten Commandments - Understanding the commandments

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

-Explain the meaning of the Ten Commandments
-Discuss how the Ten Commandments help Christians live well
-Draw a table explaining how each commandment improves relationships
-Value the Ten Commandments for Christian living

Learners to:
-Brainstorm in pairs the meaning of "commandment"
-Read Exodus 20:3-17 and discuss the Ten Commandments
-Discuss in groups how the commandments help Christians live well with God and others
-Draw a table explaining how each commandment improves relationships
-Read what David has written about the Ten Commandments

Why were the Ten Commandments given to the Israelites?

Good News Bible
-Pictures
-Songs
-Charts
- Longhorn learner's book pg 30-31

Written Quizzes -Oral questions.    Portfolio 

THE BIBLE

The Ten Commandments - Values and skills

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

-Identify values in the Ten Commandments
-Match commandments to the values they encourage
-Discuss skills from the Ten Commandments
-Appreciate values and skills from the Ten Commandments

Learners to:
-Copy a table matching commandments to values
-Discuss how these values help relationships with God and others
-Read skills identified from the Ten Commandments
-Explain how to use these skills to please God
-Read what Teacher Amani has written about skills
-Discuss ways commandments help display self-control and assertiveness

What values can we learn from the Ten Commandments?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-pictures.      Songs.            Longhorn learner's book pg 32

-Oral questions.    Portfolio 

THE BIBLE

The Ten Commandments - Lessons for Christians

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

-Discuss lessons Christians learn from the Ten Commandments
-Complete a table of lessons from the Ten Commandments
-Compose a poem about the Ten Commandments
-Value lessons from the Ten Commandments

Learners to:
-Discuss in groups lessons Christians learn from the Ten Commandments
-Copy and complete a table of lessons from the Ten Commandments
-Compose a poem about the Ten Commandments
-Recite the poem to classmates
-Identify commandments protecting rights to life and property
-Discuss how the commandments enhance harmonious living

Why should you obey the Ten Commandments?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
- Longhorn learner's book pg 33-34

-Oral questions

THE BIBLE

The Ten Commandments - Application in daily life

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

-Make a chart showing the Ten Commandments
-Form a Peace Club to promote harmonious living
-Discuss the importance of obeying the Ten Commandments
-Value the Ten Commandments for maintaining peace

Learners to:
-Make a chart showing the Ten Commandments
-Form a Peace Club with teacher guidance
-Give a talk during assembly about the club membership
-Explain importance of school rules in maintaining peace
-Discuss how obeying commandments maintains peace
-Make posters with messages on importance of obeying commandments

How do the Ten Commandments help us maintain peace?

Good News Bible
-Pictures
-Songs
- Longhorn learner's book pg 33-35

Written Quizzes -Oral questions

THE BIBLE

Bible Stories: God's Power - Samson

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

-Retell the story of Samson as guided by the scripture 

Learners to:
-Read Judges 15:14-17 in pairs
-Answer questions about Samson and the Philistines
-In groups retell the story of Samuel either by a song, skit or speaking 

How did God demonstrate His power through Samson?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
Longhorn CRE learners book pg37-38

Written Quizzes - -Oral questions

THE BIBLE

Bible Stories:       Gods power- Samson

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

Learners to:
-Answer questions from the story of Samson                       discuss ways we can depend on God to overcome challenges                                 outline these ways in their exercise books 

How do Christians depend on God's power to overcome challenges?

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
longhorn CRE learners book pg38-39

 -Oral questions

THE BIBLE

Bible Stories: God's Power.   Samson

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

-List the lessons Learnt from the story of Samson                       Depend on God in day to day life

Learners to:
-Brainstorm in pairs about some of the lessons learnt from Samson .                          List down thes lessons.          Compose a poem on the importance of depending on God

What lessons do we learn from Samson's life

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures... 

Written Quizzes -Checklists -Oral questions

THE BIBLE

Bible Stories: Faith in God - ELISHA 

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

-Retell the story of Elisha and the axe head and how he recovered it

Learners to:
-Read 2 Kings 6:1-7.                  Describe how Elisha recovered the axe head .       Draw a picture of Elisha and the axe head 

How did Elisha Recover the axe head? 

Good News Bible
-Pictures
-Songs.                                - Pencils.                            -Longhorn CRE learners book pg 40-41

 -Oral questions

THE BIBLE

Bible stories:       Faith in God.        ELISHA

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

-brainstorm on challenges they experience in life and how they deal with them

Learners to:
-In pairs discuss some of the challenges they pass through in life.                         -State ways they deal with them...                                        Discuss some of the good ways and bad ways people deal with challenges 

how can we deal with the challenges we face in life? 

Good News Bible
-blackboard.                     Flash cards.                      Longhorn learners book pg , 42

-Oral questions

THE BIBLE

Bible Stories: Faith in God.        ELISHA 

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

-State ways they can exercise faith in God to overcome challenges in life

Learners to:
-Dicuss ways of  exercising faith in God...                           Write down ways of exercising faith in God in a poster made in groups 

how can we exercise faith in God

Good News Bible
-poster.                               Longhorn learners book pg 41-42

Written Quizzes  -Oral questions

THE BIBLE

Bible Stories:            Jacob wrestles an Angel 

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able  to:         Narrate the story of Jacob as guided by the scripture.       

Learners to:
-In turns read Genesis 32: 22-30.                                         Look at a picture of Jacob wrestling a Angel.                   Role play Jacob wrestling an Angel.                                   Retell the story orally 

why is it good to pray always? 

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs
-Digital devices
-Charts
-Longhorn CRE learners book page 43

Written Quizzes -                   -Oral questions.                

THE BIBLE 

Jacob wrestles an Angel 

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

state the meaning of persistence          -compose a prayer

Learners to:
-Brainstorm on the meaning of persistence.          State how Jacob showed persistence.          Desire to be persistent in prayer                   Compose a prayer

What is persistence? 

Good News Bible
-Cre curriculum guide grade 6

Written Quizzes Oral questions

THE BIBLE 

Jacob wrestles an Angel 

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 State the lessons learnt in the story 

Learners to:
-discuss the lessons learnt from the story.     State how they can apply the lessons learnt in daily life.               List down this lessons in their books 

Why should we pray always. 

Good News Bible
-chart            Longhorn learner's book pg 43-44

Oral questions

THE BIBLE 

Jacob wrestles an Angel 

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
State the values portrayed by Jacob.                      Desire to show such values.. 

Learners to:
-Discuss what values are with the teacher's guidance.               - State some of the values they know..                    -Discuss the values portrayed by Jacob 

What are values

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
- Longhorn learner's book pg 44-50

Written Quizzes -Checklists -Oral questions

THE LIFE OF JESUS CHRIST

The call of the disciples - 

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 - Retell the call of the first disciples as guided by the scriptures.          

Learners to:
-Read the story of Jesse in their books.                     -Discuss in small groups the roles they play in church.                - Read Mark 1:16-20.                 Retell the story in turns

How did the disciples respond to the call of Jesus Christ? 

Good News Bible
-Flash cards
-Pictures
-Songs             Longhorn learner's book pg 48-49

Written Quizzes -Checklists -Oral questions