TIME	STEP	LEARNING EXPERIENCE
	Human experience	Review the previous lesson by asking oral questions Lead them to activity 6 on page 9 and guide them as they do it Probe them to list things that cause them to have emotions
	Biblical experience	Guide the learners to activity 7 and guide them to find Ephesians 4:26 in the bible Ask few learners to read the verse aloud in class
	Biblical explanation	Emphasize that they should learn to control their emotions. Link their response to the bible reading
	Application and response	Ask learners questions 1. What will you do if you feel sad 2. What will you do to cope with anger Reinforce the desire responses Caution them against taking revenge against those who wrong them
	Pupil’s Activity	Memorise the memory verse Copy summary notes
	Conclusion	Ask the learners to share what they have learnt Ask oral questions to conclude the lesson
	EXTENDED ACTIVITIES	Draw picture of people different emotions

KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS:

What are the effects of the choices you make?

LEARNING RESOURCES:

Good news bible, Children bible, Bible story books, hymn books, charts, pictures, pencils, Knowing God CRE Learners book 4 Pg.11-12

ORGANISATION OF LEARNING

Learning will take place in an actual classroom. Learners will work individually, in pairs and small groups

LESSON DEVELOPMENT

TIME	STEP	LEARNING EXPERIENCE
	Human experience	Review the previous lesson by asking oral questions Lead them to activity 6 on page 11 and guide them as they do it Probe them by asking what is a choice
	Biblical experience	Guide the learners to activity 2 and read the story of Noah in the bible Ask oral questions from the story of Noah
	Biblical explanation	Teacher to guide the learners in explain the bible story Link their response to the bible reading
	Application and response	Ask learners questions 1. have you made any wrong choices in the past 2. what led you to make those choices Reinforce the desire responses Guide them to understand the difference between right choices and wrong choices
	Pupil’s Activity	Sing a song on page 13 Copy summary notes
	Conclusion	Ask the learners to share what they have learnt Ask oral questions to conclude the lesson
	Extended activities	Make a poster of right and wrong choices

KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS:

What are the effects of the choices you make?

LEARNING RESOURCES:

Good news bible, Children bible, Bible story books, hymn books, charts, pictures, pencils, Knowing God CRE Learners book 4 Pg.12-14

ORGANISATION OF LEARNING

Learning will take place in an actual classroom. Learners will work individually, in pairs and small groups

LESSON DEVELOPMENT

TIME	STEP	LEARNING EXPERIENCE
	Human experience	Review the previous lesson by asking oral questions Learners to mention some of the choices they made a home Probe them by asking what consequences follow
	Biblical experience	Guide the learners to activity 2 and read the story of Noah Ask oral questions from the story of Noah
	Biblical explanation	Teacher to guide the learners in explain the bible story Link their response to the bible reading
	Application and response	Ask learners questions 1. which choice make you happy 2. what choices make people around you happy? Reinforce the desire responses Teacher to emphasize the effects of their choices before making those choices
	Pupil’s Activity	Sing a song on page 13 Copy summary notes
	Conclusion	Ask the learners to share what they have learnt Ask oral questions to conclude the lesson
	Extended activities	Making posters of wrong and right choices

identify personal choices that are acceptable to God
discuss results of choices they make in their daily lives
make right choices in their day to day lives
acquire responsibility by making right choices

KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS:

What are the effects of the choices you make?

LEARNING RESOURCES:

Good news bible, Children bible, Bible story books, hymn books, charts, pictures, pencils, Knowing God CRE Learners book 4 Pg.12-14

ORGANISATION OF LEARNING

Learning will take place in an actual classroom. Learners will work individually, in pairs and small groups

LESSON DEVELOPMENT

TIME	STEP	LEARNING EXPERIENCE
	Human experience	Review the previous lesson by asking oral questions Learners to mention some of the choices they made a home Probe them by asking what consequences follow
	Biblical experience	Guide the learners to activity 2 and read the story of Noah Ask oral questions from the story of Noah
	Biblical explanation	Teacher to guide the learners in explain the bible story Link their response to the bible reading
	Application and response	Ask learners questions 1. which choice make you happy 2. What choices make people around you happy? Reinforce the desire responses Teacher to emphasize the effects of their choices before making those choices
	Pupil’s Activity	Sing a song on page 13 Copy summary notes
	Conclusion	Ask the learners to share what they have learnt Ask oral questions to conclude the lesson
	Extended activities	Make a poster of effects of choices

name family members in the nuclear family and identify members of the extended family
draw a family tree and explain the relationships within the family
respect members of the family for harmonious co-existence
explain why it is important to honour parents as stated in Ephesians 6:1-3

KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS:

Who are your family members?
Why should you respect family members?

LEARNING RESOURCES:

Good news bible, Children bible, Bible story books, hymn books, charts, pictures, pencils, Knowing God CRE Learners book 4 Pg.14-15

ORGANISATION OF LEARNING

Learning will take place in an actual classroom. Learners will work individually, in pairs and small groups

LESSON DEVELOPMENT

TIME	STEP	LEARNING EXPERIENCE
	Human experience	Review the previous lesson by asking oral questions Ask learners to say what a family is, and to distinguish the two types of families Probe them their responses
	Biblical experience	Guide the learners to activity 1 on page 16 and read bible verse Ephesians 6:1-3 Ask oral questions from the reading of the bible verse
	Biblical explanation	Guide the learners to revisit what they have learnt about the nuclear and extended families Link the bible verse with the subtopic of the lesson Guide the learners to list their family members
	Application and response	Ask learners questions 1. Who is the head of the family 2. How do family members treat each other Encourage them to love all family members and appreciate them
	Pupil’s Activity	Recite the bible verse Copy summary notes
	Conclusion	Ask the learners to share what they have learnt Ask oral questions to conclude the lesson by emphasizing the main points
	Extended activities	Make a family journal

SCHOOL	GRADE	LEARNING AREA	DATE	TIME	ROLL
	4	C.R.E

Strand/Theme/Topic	CREATION
Sub-strand/Sub-Theme/Sub-topic	MY FAMILY – Family tree

SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES: BY THE END OF THE LESSON, THE LEARNER SHOULD BE ABLE TO:

Name family members in the nuclear family and identify members of the extended family
Draw a family tree and explain the relationships within the family
Respect members of the family for harmonious co-existence
Explain why it is important to honour parents as stated in Ephesians 6:1-3

KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS:

Who are your family members?
Why should you respect family members? LEARNING RESOURCES:

Good news bible, Children bible, Bible story books, hymn books, charts, pictures, pencils, Knowing God CRE Learners book 4 Pg.15-17

ORGANISATION OF LEARNING

Learning will take place in an actual classroom. Learners will work individually, in pairs and small groups

LESSON DEVELOPMENT

TIME	STEP	LEARNING EXPERIENCE
	Human experience	Review the previous lesson by asking oral questions Ask learners to say what a family tree is, and to distinguish the two types of families, Teacher to probe their responses
	Biblical experience	Guide the learners to activity 1 on page 16 and read bible verse Ephesians 6:1-3 Ask oral questions from the reading of the bible verse
	Biblical explanation	Guide the learners to revisit what they have learnt about the nuclear and extended families Link the bible verse with the subtopic of the lesson Guide the learners to draw a family tree
	Application and response	Ask learners questions 1. How do you call brothers of your parents 2. Who are your aunts? Encourage them to love all family members and appreciate them
	Pupil’s Activity	Recite the bible verse Copy summary notes
	Conclusion	Ask the learners to share what they have learnt Ask oral questions to conclude the lesson by emphasizing the main points
	Extended activities	Make a family tree

SCHOOL	GRADE	LEARNING AREA	DATE	TIME	ROLL
	4	C.R.E

Strand/Theme/Topic	CREATION
Sub-strand/Sub-Theme/Sub-topic	MY FAMILY – respecting family members

SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES: BY THE END OF THE LESSON, THE LEARNER SHOULD BE ABLE TO:

Name family members in the nuclear family and identify members of the extended family
Draw a family tree and explain the relationships within the family
Respect members of the family for harmonious co-existence
Explain why it is important to honour parents as stated in Ephesians 6:1-3

KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS:

Who are your family members?
Why should you respect family members? LEARNING RESOURCES:

Good news bible, Children bible, Bible story books, hymn books, charts, pictures, pencils, Knowing God CRE Learners book 4 Pg.18-20

ORGANISATION OF LEARNING

Learning will take place in an actual classroom. Learners will work individually, in pairs and small groups

LESSON DEVELOPMENT

TIME	STEP	LEARNING EXPERIENCE
	Human experience	Review the previous lesson by asking oral questions Learners to give reasons why they should respect family members Teacher to probe their responses
	Biblical experience	Guide the learners to activity 1 on page 16 and read bible verse Ephesians 6:1-3 Ask oral questions from the reading of the bible verse
	Biblical explanation	Guide the learners to revisit what they have learnt about the nuclear and extended families Link the bible verse with the subtopic of the lesson Guide the learners to realise that respecting their parents is a command from God
	Application and response	Ask learners to say things that happen when they respect their parents Learners to recognise parents bring them blessings Encourage them to love all family members and appreciate them
	Pupil’s Activity	Recite the bible verse Copy summary notes
	Conclusion	Ask the learners to share what they have learnt Ask oral questions to conclude the lesson by emphasizing the main points
	Extended activities	Make a family tree

Strand/Theme/Topic	CREATION
Sub-strand/Sub-Theme/Sub-topic	Family relationships- protecting myself from sexual abuse

SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES: BY THE END OF THE LESSON, THE LEARNER SHOULD BE ABLE TO:

Read the story of Ammon and Tamar in 2 Samuel 13:4-14
Take care when alone with people of the opposite sex
Identify ways of protecting oneself from sexual abuse
Recognize whom to report to if touched inappropriately/ sexually abused

KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS:

How should you protect yourself from sexual abuse?
Whom do you report to if touched inappropriately?

LEARNING RESOURCES:

Good news bible, Children bible, Bible story books, hymn books, charts, pictures, pencils, Knowing God CRE Learners book 4 Pg.20-23

ORGANISATION OF LEARNING

Learning will take place in an actual classroom. Learners will work individually, in pairs and small groups

LESSON DEVELOPMENT

TIME	STEP	LEARNING EXPERIENCE
	Human experience	Review the previous lesson by asking oral questions Direct learners to page 20 and ask them to define ‘sexual abuse’ Encourage them to share their thoughts about sexual abuse
	Biblical experience	Guide the learners to read bible verse 2 Samuel 13:4-14 Ask oral questions from the reading of the bible verse
	Biblical explanation	Link the bible verse with the subtopic of the lesson Discuss the story of Amnon and Tamar Guide them to talk about the lessons they learn from the story
	Application and response	Ask learners to mention some things they have been doing that could put them in danger of sexual abuse Emphasize that they should not go to see people of the opposite sex in lonely or unsafe places
	Pupil’s Activity	Direct learners to activity 4 page 23 Copy summary notes
	Conclusion	Ask the learners to share what they have learnt Ask oral questions to conclude the lesson by emphasizing the main points
	Extended activities	Practise singing the song ‘my body is a temple’

Strand/Theme/Topic	CREATION
Sub-strand/Sub-Theme/Sub-topic	My body is the temple of the Holy Spirit

SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES: BY THE END OF THE LESSON, THE LEARNER SHOULD BE ABLE TO:

Acquire the value of chastity and say no! to sexual sins
Recognise that the body is the temple of the Holy Spirit as stated in 1 Corinthians 6:19
Appreciate the body as a temple of the Holy Spirit and live a holy life

KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS:

How should you protect yourself from sexual abuse?
Whom do you report to if touched inappropriately?

LEARNING RESOURCES:

Good news bible, Children bible, Bible story books, hymn books, charts, pictures, pencils, Knowing God CRE Learners book 4 Pg.23-25

ORGANISATION OF LEARNING

Learning will take place in an actual classroom. Learners will work individually, in pairs and small groups

LESSON DEVELOPMENT

TIME	STEP	LEARNING EXPERIENCE
	Human experience	Review the previous lesson by asking oral questions Direct learners to page 23 and ask them to first define temple Learners to discuss and share what they do if found themselves in the in a lonely place with a person of opposite sex
	Biblical experience	Guide the learners to read bible verse 1 Corinthians 6:19 Ask oral questions from the reading of the bible verse
	Biblical explanation	Link the bible verse with the subtopic of the lesson Emphasize that their bodies are temple of the holy spirit Guide them to talk about the lessons they learn from the story
	Application and response	Learners to identify ways in which they will take care of their bodies Guide them to realize the need t live a chaste life Emphasize on the need to protect themselves from sexual abuse
	Pupil’s Activity	Direct learners to activity 4 page 25 Copy summary notes
	Conclusion	Ask the learners to share what they have learnt Ask oral questions to conclude the lesson by emphasizing the main points
	Extended activities	Practice singing the song ‘my body is a temple’

SCHOOL	GRADE	LEARNING AREA	DATE	TIME	ROLL
	4	C.R.E

Strand/Theme/Topic	CREATION
Sub-strand/Sub-Theme/Sub-topic	People to report to if touched inappropriately

SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES: BY THE END OF THE LESSON, THE LEARNER SHOULD BE ABLE TO:

Acquire the value of chastity and say no! to sexual sins
Recognise that the body is the temple of the Holy Spirit as stated in 1 Corinthians 6:19
Appreciate the body as a temple of the Holy Spirit and live a holy life

KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS:

How should you protect yourself from sexual abuse?
Whom do you report to if touched inappropriately?

LEARNING RESOURCES:

Good news bible, Children bible, Bible story books, hymn books, charts, pictures, pencils, Knowing God CRE Learners book 4 Pg.25-26

ORGANISATION OF LEARNING

Learning will take place in an actual classroom. Learners will work individually, in pairs and small groups

LESSON DEVELOPMENT

TIME	STEP	LEARNING EXPERIENCE
	Human experience	Review the previous lesson by asking oral questions Ask learners to explain what being touched inappropriately means Direct them to the Talking Point page 25
	Biblical experience	Guide the learners to read bible verse 1 Corinthians 6:19 Ask oral questions from the reading of the bible verse
	Biblical explanation	Link the bible verse with the subtopic of the lesson Emphasize that their bodies are temple of the holy spirit Guide them to talk about the lessons they learn from the story
	Application and response	Learners to identify people whom they can report to if touched inappropriately Emphasize that they should report to people who they trust Guide them to realize the need to live a chaste life Emphasize on the need to protect themselves from sexual abuse
	Pupil’s Activity	Direct learners to activity 2 page 26 Copy summary notes
	Conclusion	Ask the learners to share what they have learnt Ask oral questions to conclude the lesson by emphasizing the main points
	Extended activities	Practice singing the song ‘my body is a temple’

SCHOOL	GRADE	LEARNING AREA	DATE	TIME	ROLL
	4	C.R.E

Strand/Theme/Topic	CREATION
Sub-strand/Sub-Theme/Sub-topic	Attributes of God

SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES: BY THE END OF THE LESSON, THE LEARNER SHOULD BE ABLE TO:

identify the attributes of God and revere Him
appreciate God as a loving Father in their day to day lives

KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS:

Which are the attributes of God?
Why should you know the attributes?

LEARNING RESOURCES:

Good news bible, Children bible, Bible story books, hymn books, charts, pictures, pencils, Knowing God CRE Learners book 4 Pg.27-30

ORGANISATION OF LEARNING

Learning will take place in an actual classroom. Learners will work individually, in pairs and small groups

LESSON DEVELOPMENT

TIME	STEP	LEARNING EXPERIENCE
	Human experience	Review the previous lesson by asking oral questions Ask learners to say who God is Direct them to page 27 to discuss Activity 1 in groups and present their findings in class
	Biblical experience	Guide the learners to read bible verse Genesis chapter 1 Ask oral questions from the reading of the bible verse
	Biblical explanation	Link the bible verse with the subtopic of the lesson Guide the learners to understand the meaning of Attributes of God Emphasize to the learners that we praise, worshp and honour God because of his attributes
	Application and response	Ask learners to show how they honour God Emphasize on the need to respect and honour God Encourage them to live holy lives just like God
	Pupil’s Activity	Direct learners to activity 2 page 28 Copy summary notes
	Conclusion	Ask the learners to share what they have learnt Ask oral questions to conclude the lesson by emphasizing the main points
	Extended activities	Recite the statement ‘l promise’ Answer questions in Assessment 3 on page 30

Strand/Theme/Topic	The Holy Bible
Sub-strand/Sub-Theme/Sub-topic	Respect for the Holy Bible- Handling the Bible with respect

SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES: BY THE END OF THE LESSON, THE LEARNER SHOULD BE ABLE TO:

Handle the Bible with respect as the inspired word of God
Identify the books in the Old and New Testament
Appreciate the Bible as a religious book

KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS:

Why should you respect the Holy Bible?

LEARNING RESOURCES:

Good news bible, Children bible, Bible story books, hymn books, charts, pictures, pencils, Knowing God CRE Learners book 4 Pg.31-34

ORGANISATION OF LEARNING

Learning will take place in an actual classroom. Learners will work individually, in pairs and small groups

LESSON DEVELOPMENT

TIME	STEP	LEARNING EXPERIENCE
	Human experience	Review the previous lesson by asking oral questions Guide the learners on activity 1-2 on page 31 and ask them to give reasons why they should respect the Bible Teacher to reinforce relevant responses
	Biblical experience	Guide the learners to read bible verse Isaiah 49:16 Ask oral questions from the reading of the bible verse
	Biblical explanation	Link the bible verse with the subtopic of the lesson Emphasize that they should handle the Bible with respect since it is the holy word of God Guide them to appreciate the Bible as a religious book
	Application and response	Learners to say how they will handle the Bible at home and in church Teacher to stress for them to be responsible and care for the Bible
	Pupil’s Activity	Direct learners to activity 3 page 33 Demonstrate how to handle the Bible with respect Copy summary notes
	Conclusion	Ask the learners to share what they have learnt Ask oral questions to conclude the lesson by emphasizing the main points
	Extended activities	Recite and memorize the statement ‘l promise’ on page 34

Strand/Theme/Topic	The Holy Bible
Sub-strand/Sub-Theme/Sub-topic	Books of the Old Testament

SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES: BY THE END OF THE LESSON, THE LEARNER SHOULD BE ABLE TO:

Handle the Bible with respect as the inspired word of God
Identify the books in the Old and New Testament
Appreciate the Bible as a religious book
Play a game on naming some Books in the Old and New Testament
Recite Isaiah 49:16 and desire to read the Holy Bible always

KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS:

Why should you respect the Holy Bible?
Why is it important to know the books in the Bible?
Why should you read your Bible always?

LEARNING RESOURCES:

Good news bible, Children bible, Bible story books, hymn books, charts, pictures, pencils, Knowing God CRE Learners book 4 Pg.34-37

ORGANISATION OF LEARNING

Learning will take place in an actual classroom. Learners will work individually, in pairs and small groups

LESSON DEVELOPMENT

TIME	STEP	LEARNING EXPERIENCE
	Human experience	Review the previous lesson by asking oral questions Guide the learners Talking Point on page 34 and involve them in answering the questions Teacher to reinforce relevant responses
	Biblical experience	Guide the learners to read bible verse Isaiah 49:16 Ask oral questions from the reading of the bible verse
	Biblical explanation	Link the bible verse with the subtopic of the lesson Teacher to remind learners about the two division of the Bible Guide them to appreciate the Bible as a religious book
	Application and response	Guide the learners to recognize that they should read the Bible always Teacher to stress for them to be responsible and care for the Bible when reading
	Pupil’s Activity	learners to identify the books of the Old Testament as the teacher list them on the chalk board
	Conclusion	Ask the learners to share what they have learnt Ask oral questions to conclude the lesson by emphasizing the main points
	Extended activities	Recite and memorize the statement ‘l promise’ on page 37

Strand/Theme/Topic	The Holy Bible
Sub-strand/Sub-Theme/Sub-topic	Books of the New Testament

SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES: BY THE END OF THE LESSON, THE LEARNER SHOULD BE ABLE TO:

Handle the Bible with respect as the inspired word of God
Identify the books in the Old and New Testament
Appreciate the Bible as a religious book
Play a game on naming some Books in the Old and New Testament
Recite Isaiah 49:16 and desire to read the Holy Bible always

KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS:

Why should you respect the Holy Bible?
Why is it important to know the books in the Bible?
Why should you read your Bible always?

LEARNING RESOURCES:

Good news bible, Children bible, Bible story books, hymn books, charts, pictures, pencils, Knowing God CRE Learners book 4 Pg.34-37

ORGANISATION OF LEARNING

Learning will take place in an actual classroom. Learners will work individually, in pairs and small groups

LESSON DEVELOPMENT

TIME	STEP	LEARNING EXPERIENCE
	Human experience	Review the previous lesson by asking oral questions Guide the learners Talking Point on page 34 and involve them in answering the questions Teacher to reinforce relevant responses
	Biblical experience	Guide the learners to read bible verse Isaiah 49:16 Ask oral questions from the reading of the bible verse
	Biblical explanation	Link the bible verse with the subtopic of the lesson Teacher to remind learners about the two division of the Bible Guide them to appreciate the Bible as a religious book
	Application and response	Guide the learners to recognize that they should read the Bible always Teacher to stress for them to be responsible and care for the Bible when reading
	Pupil’s Activity	learners to identify the books of the New Testament as the teacher list them on the chalk board
	Conclusion	Ask the learners to share what they have learnt Ask oral questions to conclude the lesson by emphasizing the main points
	Extended activities	Recite and memorize the statement ‘l promise’ on page 37

Strand/Theme/Topic	The Holy Bible
Sub-strand/Sub-Theme/Sub-topic	Bible Stories – Zacchaeus the tax collector

SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES: BY THE END OF THE LESSON, THE LEARNER SHOULD BE ABLE TO:

Read the story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19:2-10
Recount how Zacchaeus changed his behaviour positively
Demonstrate integrity when using money discuss why it is important to repent sins in order to be like Christ

KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS:

Why did Zacchaeus climb the sycamore tree?
What happened after Zacchaeus climbed down from the tree?
What should we do to be like Christ?

LEARNING RESOURCES:

Good news bible, Children bible, Bible story books, hymn books, charts, pictures, pencils, Knowing God CRE Learners book 4 Pg.38-39

ORGANISATION OF LEARNING

Learning will take place in an actual classroom. Learners will work individually, in pairs and small groups

LESSON DEVELOPMENT

TIME	STEP	LEARNING EXPERIENCE
	Human experience	Review the previous lesson by asking oral questions Draw learners’ attention to the Taking Point page 38 and ask them to answer the questions Teacher to reinforce relevant responses Observe pictures on page 38
	Biblical experience	Guide the learners to read bible verse Luke 19:2-10 Ask oral questions from the reading of the bible verse Ask them to narrate the story in their own words
	Biblical explanation	Link the bible verse with the subtopic of the lesson Discuss with the learners the lessons learnt from the story of Zaccheaus
	Application and response	Emphasize the story of Zaccheaus stressing that Jesus loves us and ready to forgive us Learners to identify the need to repent and treat other people fairly
	Pupil’s Activity	Sing the song on page 40 Copy summary notes
	Conclusion	Ask the learners to share what they have learnt Ask oral questions to conclude the lesson by emphasizing the main points
	Extended activities	Draw and colour a picture of Zacchaeus on a tree

Strand/Theme/Topic	The Holy Bible
Sub-strand/Sub-Theme/Sub-topic	Bible Stories – Zacchaeus the tax collector

SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES: BY THE END OF THE LESSON, THE LEARNER SHOULD BE ABLE TO:

Read the story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19:2-10
Recount how Zacchaeus changed his behaviour positively
Demonstrate integrity when using money discuss why it is important to repent sins in order to be like Christ

KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS:

Why did Zacchaeus climb the sycamore tree?
What happened after Zacchaeus climbed down from the tree?
What should we do to be like Christ?

LEARNING RESOURCES:

Good news bible, Children bible, Bible story books, hymn books, charts, pictures, pencils, Knowing God CRE Learners book 4 Pg.38-39

ORGANISATION OF LEARNING

Learning will take place in an actual classroom. Learners will work individually, in pairs and small groups

LESSON DEVELOPMENT

TIME	STEP	LEARNING EXPERIENCE
	Human experience	Review the previous lesson by asking oral questions Draw learners’ attention to the Taking Point page 38 and ask them to answer the questions Teacher to reinforce relevant responses Observe pictures on page 38
	Biblical experience	Guide the learners to read bible verse Luke 19:2-10 Ask oral questions from the reading of the bible verse Ask them to narrate the story in their own words
	Biblical explanation	Link the bible verse with the subtopic of the lesson Discuss with the learners the lessons learnt from the story of Zaccheaus
	Application and response	Emphasize the story of Zaccheaus stressing that Jesus loves us and ready to forgive us Learners to identify the need to repent and treat other people fairly
	Pupil’s Activity	Sing the song on page 40 Copy summary notes
	Conclusion	Ask the learners to share what they have learnt Ask oral questions to conclude the lesson by emphasizing the main points
	Extended activities	Draw and colour a picture of Zacchaeus on a tree

Strand/Theme/Topic	The Holy Bible
Sub-strand/Sub-Theme/Sub-topic	Reasons why it is important to repent sin

SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES: BY THE END OF THE LESSON, THE LEARNER SHOULD BE ABLE TO:

Read the story of Zacchaeus in Luke 19:2-10
Recount how Zacchaeus changed his behaviour positively
Demonstrate integrity when using money discuss why it is important to repent sins in order to be like Christ

KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS:

Why did Zacchaeus climb the sycamore tree?
What happened after Zacchaeus climbed down from the tree?
What should we do to be like Christ?

LEARNING RESOURCES:

Good news bible, Children bible, Bible story books, hymn books, charts, pictures, pencils, Knowing God CRE Learners book 4 Pg.40-42

ORGANISATION OF LEARNING

Learning will take place in an actual classroom. Learners will work individually, in pairs and small groups

LESSON DEVELOPMENT

TIME	STEP	LEARNING EXPERIENCE
	Human experience	Review the previous lesson about Zacchaeus Lead the learners to Activity 6 an guide them to do it in groups Ask oral questions based on the activity Teacher to reinforce learners relevant answers
	Biblical experience	Guide the learners to read bible verse Luke 19:2-10 Ask oral questions from the reading of the bible verse
	Biblical explanation	Link the bible verse with the subtopic of the lesson Discuss with the learners the lessons learnt from the story of Zaccheaus Encourage them to use money wisely and always heep the needy
	Application and response	Emphasize the story of Zaccheaus stressing that Jesus loves us and ready to forgive us Learners to identify the need to repent and treat other people fairly Encourage learners to live a holy life just like Jesus
	Pupil’s Activity	Copy summary notes
	Conclusion	Ask the learners to share what they have learnt Ask oral questions to conclude the lesson by emphasizing the main points
	Extended activities	Do assessment 2 on page 42

Strand/Theme/Topic	The Holy Bible
Sub-strand/Sub-Theme/Sub-topic	Bible Stories – Balaam’s donkey

SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES: BY THE END OF THE LESSON, THE LEARNER SHOULD BE ABLE TO:

Read Numbers 22:1-6, 20-34 and retell the story of Balaam and his donkey
Apply the story in their lives by obeying God’s instructions
Acquire the value of love by speaking good things about others
Acknowledge God’s greatness by revering Him in his/her day to day life

KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS:

Why did the donkey talk?
Why should we obey God?
What are the results of disobedience

LEARNING RESOURCES:

Good news bible, Children bible, Bible story books, hymn books, charts, pictures, pencils, Knowing God CRE Learners book 4 Pg.43-45

ORGANISATION OF LEARNING

Learning will take place in an actual classroom. Learners will work individually, in pairs and small groups

LESSON DEVELOPMENT

TIME	STEP	LEARNING EXPERIENCE
	Human experience	Review the previous lesson by asking oral questions Draw learners’ attention to the Taking Point page 43 and ask them to answer the questions Teacher to reinforce relevant responses Observe and discuss pictures on page 44
	Biblical experience	Guide the learners to read bible verse Numbers 22:1-6, 20-34 Ask oral questions from the reading of the bible verse Ask them to narrate the story in their own words
	Biblical explanation	Link the bible verse with the subtopic of the lesson Discuss with the learners the lessons learnt from the story of Balaam’s donkey
	Application and response	Emphasize the story of Balaam’s donkey by stressing that God wants us to obey Him Learners to identify the need to love and bless others as opposed to cursing them
	Pupil’s Activity	Guide the learners to do activity 2 in groups page 44 Copy summary notes
	Conclusion	Ask the learners to share what they have learnt Ask oral questions to conclude the lesson by emphasizing the main points
	Extended activities	Draw and colour picture that show the story of Balaam’s donkey

Strand/Theme/Topic	The Holy Bible
Sub-strand/Sub-Theme/Sub-topic	Bible Stories – Balaam’s donkey

SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES: BY THE END OF THE LESSON, THE LEARNER SHOULD BE ABLE TO:

Read Numbers 22:1-6, 20-34 and retell the story of Balaam and his donkey
Apply the story in their lives by obeying God’s instructions
Acquire the value of love by speaking good things about others
Acknowledge God’s greatness by revering Him in his/her day to day life

KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS:

Why did the donkey talk?
Why should we obey God?
What are the results of disobedience

LEARNING RESOURCES:

Good news bible, Children bible, Bible story books, hymn books, charts, pictures, pencils, Knowing God CRE Learners book 4 Pg.43-45

ORGANISATION OF LEARNING

Learning will take place in an actual classroom. Learners will work individually, in pairs and small groups

LESSON DEVELOPMENT

TIME	STEP	LEARNING EXPERIENCE
	Human experience	Review the previous lesson by asking oral questions Draw learners’ attention to the Taking Point page 43 and ask them to answer the questions Teacher to reinforce relevant responses Observe and discuss pictures on page 44
	Biblical experience	Guide the learners to read bible verse Numbers 22:1-6, 20-34 Ask oral questions from the reading of the bible verse Ask them to narrate the story in their own words
	Biblical explanation	Link the bible verse with the subtopic of the lesson Discuss with the learners the lessons learnt from the story of Balaam’s donkey
	Application and response	Emphasize the story of Balaam’s donkey by stressing that God wants us to obey Him Learners to identify the need to love and bless others as opposed to cursing them
	Pupil’s Activity	Guide the learners to do activity 3 in groups page 45 Copy summary notes
	Conclusion	Ask the learners to share what they have learnt Ask oral questions to conclude the lesson by emphasizing the main points
	Extended activities	Draw and colour picture that show the story of Balaam’s donkey

Strand/Theme/Topic	The Holy Bible
Sub-strand/Sub-Theme/Sub-topic	Bible Stories – results of disobedience

SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES: BY THE END OF THE LESSON, THE LEARNER SHOULD BE ABLE TO:

Read Numbers 22:1-6, 20-34 and retell the story of Balaam and his donkey
Apply the story in their lives by obeying God’s instructions
Acquire the value of love by speaking good things about others
Acknowledge God’s greatness by revering Him in his/her day to day life

KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS:

Why did the donkey talk?
Why should we obey God?
What are the results of disobedience

LEARNING RESOURCES:

Good news bible, Children bible, Bible story books, hymn books, charts, pictures, pencils, Knowing God CRE Learners book 4 Pg.45-47

ORGANISATION OF LEARNING

Learning will take place in an actual classroom. Learners will work individually, in pairs and small groups

LESSON DEVELOPMENT

TIME	STEP	LEARNING EXPERIENCE
	Human experience	Review the previous lesson of Balaam’s donkey by asking oral questions Draw learners’ attention to Activity 5 page 45 to discuss why it is good to speak well of others in groups and present their findings Teacher to reinforce relevant responses
	Biblical experience	Guide the learners to read bible verse Numbers 22:1-6, 20-34 Ask oral questions from the reading of the bible verse
	Biblical explanation	Link the bible verse with the subtopic of the lesson Discuss with the learners the lessons learnt from the story of Balaam’s donkey Emphasize that they should not speak ill of others or curse them Reiterate the need for them God, their elders and to obey laws
	Application and response	Emphasize the story of Balaam’s donkey by stressing that God wants us to obey Him Caution learners against gossiping others and teacher to lead them to see that doing so is disobedience towards God
	Pupil’s Activity	Guide the learners to do activity 6 in groups page 46 Copy summary notes
	Conclusion	Ask the learners to share what they have learnt Ask oral questions to conclude the lesson by emphasizing the main points
	Extended activities	Do assessment 3 page 47

Strand/Theme/Topic	The Holy Bible
Sub-strand/Sub-Theme/Sub-topic	Bible Stories – Samson kills a lion

SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES: BY THE END OF THE LESSON, THE LEARNER SHOULD BE ABLE TO:

Read Judges 14: 5- 9 and retell the story of Samson
Acknowledge God’s power in his/her life
Trust in God to cope with the challenges of life

KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS:

How did Samson kill a lion?
What do you do when faced with challenges?

LEARNING RESOURCES:

Good news bible, Children bible, Bible story books, hymn books, charts, pictures, pencils, Knowing God CRE Learners book 4 Pg.47-52

ORGANISATION OF LEARNING

Learning will take place in an actual classroom. Learners will work individually, in pairs and small groups

LESSON DEVELOPMENT

TIME	STEP	LEARNING EXPERIENCE
	Human experience	Review the previous lesson by asking oral questions Draw learners’ attention to the Taking Point page 47 and ask them to answer the questions Teacher to reinforce relevant responses Observe and discuss pictures on page 48
	Biblical experience	Guide the learners to read bible verse Judges 14: 5- 9 Ask oral questions from the reading of the bible verse Ask them to narrate the story in their own words
	Biblical explanation	Link the bible verse with the subtopic of the lesson Teacher to explain that Samson killed the lion by tearing it apart with bare hands Guide them to realize that Samson was able to do this because sent his power to Samson
	Application and response	Emphasize the story of Samson kills the lion by stressing that God wants us have faith in Him because He is able to solve our problems Learners to identify the need to be courageous when faced with challenges
	Pupil’s Activity	Guide the learners to do activity 3 in groups page 49 Copy summary notes
	Conclusion	Ask the learners to share what they have learnt Ask oral questions to conclude the lesson by emphasizing the main points
	Extended activities	Modeling a lion

Strand/Theme/Topic	The Holy Bible
Sub-strand/Sub-Theme/Sub-topic	Bible Stories – Samson kills a lion

SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES: BY THE END OF THE LESSON, THE LEARNER SHOULD BE ABLE TO:

Read Judges 14: 5- 9 and retell the story of Samson
Acknowledge God’s power in his/her life
Trust in God to cope with the challenges of life

KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS:

How did Samson kill a lion?
What do you do when faced with challenges?

LEARNING RESOURCES:

Good news bible, Children bible, Bible story books, hymn books, charts, pictures, pencils, Knowing God CRE Learners book 4 Pg.47-52

ORGANISATION OF LEARNING

Learning will take place in an actual classroom. Learners will work individually, in pairs and small groups

LESSON DEVELOPMENT

TIME	STEP	LEARNING EXPERIENCE
	Human experience	Review the previous lesson by asking oral questions Draw learners’ attention to the Taking Point page 47 and ask them to answer the questions, Teacher to reinforce relevant responses Observe and discuss pictures on page 48
	Biblical experience	Guide the learners to read bible verse Judges 14: 5- 9 Ask oral questions from the reading of the bible verse Ask them to narrate the story in their own words
	Biblical explanation	Link the bible verse with the subtopic of the lesson Teacher to explain that Samson killed the lion by tearing it apart with bare hands Guide them to realize that Samson was able to do this because sent his power to Samson Discuss with the learners the lessons learnt from the Bible story
	Application and response	Emphasize the story of Samson kills the lion by stressing that God wants us have faith in Him because He is able to solve our problems Learners to identify the need to be courageous when faced with challenges
	Pupil’s Activity	Guide the learners to do activity 3 in groups page 49 Copy summary notes
	Conclusion	Ask the learners to share what they have learnt Ask oral questions to conclude the lesson by emphasizing the main points
	Extended activities	Writing a poem ‘Samson kills a lion’’

Strand/Theme/Topic	The Holy Bible
Sub-strand/Sub-Theme/Sub-topic	Bible Stories – Joseph interprets the dream

SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES: BY THE END OF THE LESSON, THE LEARNER SHOULD BE ABLE TO:

Read Genesis 41:14-24, 28-30 and retell the story of Joseph interpreting the dream
Apply the lessons learnt and trust in God’s wisdom
Demonstrate an awareness that the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom

KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS:

What is a dream?
What did Pharaoh dream about?
How was the dream interpreted?

LEARNING RESOURCES:

Good news bible, Children bible, Bible story books, hymn books, charts, pictures, pencils, Knowing God CRE Learners book 4 Pg.52-53

ORGANISATION OF LEARNING

Learning will take place in an actual classroom. Learners will work individually, in pairs and small groups

LESSON DEVELOPMENT

TIME	STEP	LEARNING EXPERIENCE
	Human experience	Review the previous lesson by asking oral questions Draw learners’ attention to the Taking Point page 52 and ask them to answer the questions, Teacher to reinforce relevant responses Observe and discuss pictures on page 53
	Biblical experience	Guide the learners to read bible verse Genesis 41:14-24, 28-30 Ask oral questions from the reading of the bible verse Ask them to narrate the story in their own words
	Biblical explanation	Link the bible verse with the subtopic of the lesson Teacher to guide pupils to describe the dreams of pharaoh Guide them to realize that those who trust God’s wisdom become wise like Joseph Discuss with the learners the lessons learnt from the Bible story
	Application and response	Emphasize the story of Joseph interprets Pharaohs’ dream that they should trust God’s wisdom Learners to identify the need to trust God and fear God so as to receive wisdom
	Pupil’s Activity	Guide the learners to recount the dreams that Pharaoh had. Copy summary notes
	Conclusion	Ask the learners to share what they have learnt Ask oral questions to conclude the lesson by emphasizing the main points
	Extended activities	Do activity 5 on page 55

SCHOOL	GRADE	LEARNING AREA	DATE	TIME	ROLL
	4	C.R.E

Strand/Theme/Topic	The Holy Bible
Sub-strand/Sub-Theme/Sub-topic	Bible Stories – Joseph interprets the dream

SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES: BY THE END OF THE LESSON, THE LEARNER SHOULD BE ABLE TO:

Read Genesis 41:14-24, 28-30 and retell the story of Joseph interpreting the dream
Apply the lessons learnt and trust in God’s wisdom
Demonstrate an awareness that the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom

KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS:

What is a dream?
What did Pharaoh dream about?
How was the dream interpreted?

LEARNING RESOURCES:

Good news bible, Children bible, Bible story books, hymn books, charts, pictures, pencils, Knowing God CRE Learners book 4 Pg.52-53

ORGANISATION OF LEARNING

Learning will take place in an actual classroom. Learners will work individually, in pairs and small groups

LESSON DEVELOPMENT

TIME	STEP	LEARNING EXPERIENCE
	Human experience	Review the previous lesson by asking oral questions Draw learners’ attention to the Activity 1 page 52 and ask them to answer the questions, Teacher to reinforce relevant responses
	Biblical experience	Guide the learners to read bible verse Genesis 41:14-24, 28-30 Ask oral questions from the reading of the bible verse Ask them to narrate the story in their own words
	Biblical explanation	Link the bible verse with the subtopic of the lesson Teacher to guide pupils to describe the dreams of pharaoh Guide them to realize that those who trust God’s wisdom become wise like Joseph Discuss with the learners the lessons learnt from the Bible story
	Application and response	Emphasize the story of Joseph interprets Pharaohs’ dream that they should trust God’s wisdom Learners to identify the need to trust God and fear God so as to receive wisdom
	Pupil’s Activity	Guide the learners to recount the dreams that Pharaoh had. Copy summary notes
	Conclusion	Ask the learners to share what they have learnt Ask oral questions to conclude the lesson by emphasizing the main points
	Extended activities	Draw and colour a picture of Joseph standing before Pharaoh

Strand/Theme/Topic	The Holy Bible
Sub-strand/Sub-Theme/Sub-topic	Bible Stories – The meaning of Pharaoh’s Dreams

SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES: BY THE END OF THE LESSON, THE LEARNER SHOULD BE ABLE TO:

Read Genesis 41:14-24, 28-30 and retell the story of Joseph interpreting the dream
Apply the lessons learnt and trust in God’s wisdom
Demonstrate an awareness that the fear of God is the beginning of wisdom

KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS:

What is a dream?
What did Pharaoh dream about?
How was the dream interpreted?

LEARNING RESOURCES:

Good news bible, Children bible, Bible story books, hymn books, charts, pictures, pencils, Knowing God CRE Learners book 4 Pg.54-55

ORGANISATION OF LEARNING

Learning will take place in an actual classroom. Learners will work individually, in pairs and small groups

LESSON DEVELOPMENT

TIME	STEP	LEARNING EXPERIENCE
	Human experience	Review the previous lesson by asking oral questions Draw learners’ attention to the Taking Point page 54 and ask them to answer the questions, Teacher to reinforce relevant responses
	Biblical experience	Guide the learners to read bible verse Genesis 41:14-24, 28-30 Ask oral questions from the reading of the bible verse Ask them to narrate the story in their own words
	Biblical explanation	Link the bible verse with the subtopic of the lesson Teacher to guide pupils to describe the dreams of pharaoh Guide them to realize that it is God that enabled Joseph to interpret the kings dream Reiterate the meaning of the dreams, linking each dream to the Joseph’s interpretation
	Application and response	Emphasize the story of Joseph interprets Pharaohs’ dream that they should trust God’s wisdom Learners to identify the need to trust God and fear God so as to receive wisdom
	Pupil’s Activity	Guide the learners to recount the dreams that Pharaoh had and its interpretation Copy summary notes
	Conclusion	Ask the learners to share what they have learnt Ask oral questions to conclude the lesson by emphasizing the main points
	Extended activities	Recite and memories proverbs 1:7

Strand/Theme/Topic	The Holy Bible
Sub-strand/Sub-Theme/Sub-topic	Bible Patriarch –Abraham- the call of Abraham

SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES: BY THE END OF THE LESSON, THE LEARNER SHOULD BE ABLE TO:

Read Genesis 12:1-5 and recount the call of Abraham
Obey God’s instructions in his/her day to day life
Mention his/ her name and it’s meaning for self-identity
Appreciate God’s blessings in his or her life

KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS:

Why was the name Abram changed?
Why is your name important?
How did Abraham show obedience to God?

LEARNING RESOURCES:

Good news bible, Children bible, Bible story books, hymn books, charts, pictures, pencils, Knowing God CRE Learners book 4 Pg.56-57

ORGANISATION OF LEARNING

Learning will take place in an actual classroom. Learners will work individually, in pairs and small groups

LESSON DEVELOPMENT

TIME	STEP	LEARNING EXPERIENCE
	Human experience	Review the previous lesson by asking oral questions Draw learners’ attention to the Taking Point page 56 and ask them to answer the questions, Teacher to reinforce relevant response
	Biblical experience	Guide the learners to read bible verse Genesis 12:1-5 Ask oral questions from the reading of the bible verse Ask them to narrate the story in their own words
	Biblical explanation	Link the bible verse with the subtopic of the lesson Teacher to explain to the learners that god spoke to Abraham and instructed him to leave his ancestral land Guide them to recognize that Abraham response demonstrated his Full trust in God and God’s promises Discuss with the learners the lessons learnt from the Bible story
	Application and response	Emphasize that just Abraham like Abraham they should also obey God and have faith in that He will always guide them Learners to identify the need to obey God’s will and instructions
	Pupil’s Activity	Guide the learners to recite Genesis 12;3 Copy summary notes
	Conclusion	Ask the learners to share what they have learnt Ask oral questions to conclude the lesson by emphasizing the main points
	Extended activities	Role plays God’s call to Abraham

SCHOOL	GRADE	LEARNING AREA	DATE	TIME	ROLL
	4	C.R.E

Strand/Theme/Topic	The Holy Bible
Sub-strand/Sub-Theme/Sub-topic	Bible Patriarch –God changes Abram’s name to Abraham

SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOMES: BY THE END OF THE LESSON, THE LEARNER SHOULD BE ABLE TO:

Read Genesis 12:1-5 and recount the call of Abraham
discuss Abram’s change of name to Abraham as outlined in Genesis 17:1-5
Mention his/ her name and its meaning for self-identity
Appreciate God’s blessings in his or her life

KEY INQUIRY QUESTIONS:

Why was the name Abram changed?
Why is your name important?
How did Abraham show obedience to God?

LEARNING RESOURCES:

Good news bible, Children bible, Bible story books, hymn books, charts, pictures, pencils, Knowing God CRE Learners book 4 Pg. 58-60

ORGANISATION OF LEARNING

Learning will take place in an actual classroom. Learners will work individually, in pairs and small groups

LESSON DEVELOPMENT

TIME	STEP	LEARNING EXPERIENCE
	Human experience	Review the previous lesson about the call of Abraham by asking oral questions Draw learners’ attention to the Taking Point page 58 and ask them to answer the questions, Teacher to reinforce relevant response
	Biblical experience	Guide the learners to read bible verse Genesis 17:1-5 Ask oral questions from the reading of the bible verse Ask them to narrate the story in their own words
	Biblical explanation	Link the bible verse with the subtopic of the lesson Guide the learners to appreciate the importance of their names in giving them identity them. Reiterate the meaning of Abraham name’s Discuss with the learners the lessons learnt from the Bible story
	Application and response	Emphasize the need for learners to obey God’s law and instructions, and put their trust in God Learners to identify the need to obey God’s will and instruction
	Pupil’s Activity	Recite the statement I promise on page 60 Copy summary notes
	Conclusion	Ask the learners to share what they have learnt Ask oral questions to conclude the lesson by emphasizing the main points
	Extended activities	Do assessment 6 page 60

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