The Holy Bible

Joseph interprets a Dream - Joseph interpreting Pharaoh's dream
Joseph interprets a Dream - Depending on God's wisdom

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

- Retell the story of Joseph interpreting the dream
- Explain the dreams Pharaoh had
- Show interest in the story of Joseph

- Learners share dreams they have dreamt about
- Learners read Genesis 41:14-24, 28-30
- Learners retell the story of Joseph interpreting Pharaoh's dreams
- Learners draw a picture of Joseph before Pharaoh
- Learners sing a song related to the story

How was Joseph able to interpret dreams?

KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 56
- The Good News Bible
- Drawing materials
KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 59

- Observation - Oral questions - Drawing assessment

The Holy Bible

Joseph interprets a Dream - "The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom"
Bible Patriarchs: Abraham - The call of Abraham

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

- Read Proverbs 1:7 about the fear of God being the beginning of wisdom
- Explain the meaning of fearing God
- Appreciate wisdom that comes from God

- Learners read Proverbs 1:7
- Learners discuss what they learn from the verse
- Learners memorize and recite the verse
- Learners discuss the meaning of fearing God

What does it mean to fear God?

KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 60
- The Good News Bible
- Flash cards
KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 61

- Observation - Oral questions - Recitation

The Holy Bible

Bible Patriarchs: Abraham - Change of name from Abram to Abraham

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

- Mention his/her name for self-identity
- Discuss Abram's change of name to Abraham as outlined in Genesis 17:1-5
- Appreciate God's blessings in his or her life

- Learners tell what they like about their names
- Learners read Genesis 17:1-5 on the change of Abraham's name
- Learners discuss Abram's change of name to Abraham
- Learners recite Genesis 12:3 and appreciate God's blessings

Why was the name Abram changed?

KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 63
- The Good News Bible
- Flash cards

- Observation - Oral questions - Recitation

The Holy Bible

Bible Patriarchs: Abraham - God's blessings
Bible Patriarchs: Abraham - Obeying God's instructions

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

- Describe God's blessings in Abraham's life
- List ways to appreciate God's blessings
- Show gratitude for God's blessings

- Learners list God's blessings in their lives
- Learners discuss how to appreciate God's blessings
- Learners read Genesis 12:3
- Learners recite the verse

How can you appreciate God's blessings in your life?

KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 64
- The Good News Bible
- Flash cards
KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 65
- Charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Written work

The Life of Jesus Christ

The Birth of Jesus Christ - The Annunciation
The Birth of Jesus Christ - The uniqueness of Jesus' birth

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

- Narrate the annunciation of the Birth of Jesus Christ as outlined in Luke 1:26-37
- Identify the key characters in the annunciation
- Appreciate God's plan for mankind through Jesus Christ

- Learners read Luke 1:26-37
- Learners role-play the annunciation of the birth of Jesus Christ
- Learners watch a video clip on the annunciation
- Learners sing a song about the annunciation

Why is the birth of Jesus Christ unique?

KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 68
- The Good News Bible
- Digital devices
KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 70

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play

The Life of Jesus Christ

The Birth of Jesus Christ - Trust in God's power
Birth of John the Baptist - Birth of John the Baptist

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

- Recite Luke 1:37 and trust in God's power in his/her life
- Share experiences of God's power
- Emulate Mary the mother of Jesus and abstain from sexual sins before marriage

- Learners share experiences of trusting in God
- Learners write Luke 1:37 on flash cards
- Learners recite and meditate on the verse
- Learners discuss the importance of sexual purity
- Learners sing songs related to God's power

How can you trust in God's power in your life?

KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 72
- The Good News Bible
- Flash cards
KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 75
- Digital devices

- Observation - Oral questions - Recitation

The Life of Jesus Christ

Birth of John the Baptist - John's role in preparing for the Messiah

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

- Discuss how John the Baptist prepared the way for the Messiah
- Read Luke 1:76-79 about John's mission
- Appreciate the need to live a righteous life by turning away from sins

- Learners read Luke 1:76-79
- Learners discuss how John the Baptist prepared the way for the Messiah
- Learners sing a song about John the Baptist
- Learners list ways of living righteous lives

How is John the Baptist a precursor of Jesus Christ?

KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 78
- The Good News Bible

- Observation - Oral questions - Written work

The Life of Jesus Christ

Healing of Blind Bartimaeus - The story
Healing of Blind Bartimaeus - Jesus' healing power

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

- Retell the healing of blind Bartimaeus
- Read Mark 10:46-52 and identify key aspects of the story
- Show compassion for people with disabilities

- Learners read Mark 10:46-52
- Learners retell the healing of Blind Bartimaeus
- Learners role-play the healing of blind Bartimaeus
- Learners record the role play using digital devices

How did Bartimaeus show faith in Jesus Christ?

KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 80
- The Good News Bible
- Digital devices
KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 82

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play

The Life of Jesus Christ

Healing the 10 Lepers - The story
Healing the 10 Lepers - Showing gratitude

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

- Narrate the story of the ten lepers according to Luke 17:11-19
- Identify the main characters and events in the story
- Show interest in Jesus' healing ministry

- Learners read Luke 17:11-19
- Learners retell the story of the ten lepers
- Learners role-play the healing of the ten lepers
- Learners draw the ten lepers using digital devices

What happened to the ten lepers after they were healed?

KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 84
- The Good News Bible
- Digital devices
KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 87
- Flash cards

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play

The Life of Jesus Christ

Healing the 10 Lepers - Faith and thankfulness

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

- Appreciate the miracle by having faith in God
- Share personal experiences of faith
- Develop an attitude of thankfulness

- Learners discuss how they exercise faith in God
- Learners share experiences when they prayed for healing
- Learners discuss the importance of being thankful
- Learners find out feared diseases in their community

What is the relationship between faith and gratitude?

KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 89
- The Good News Bible

- Observation - Oral questions - Written work

The Life of Jesus Christ

Jesus raises a Widow's Son - The story
Jesus raises a Widow's Son - God's power over death

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

- Retell the story of raising the Widow's son
- Read Luke 7:11-16 and identify key events
- Show compassion to those who are mourning

- Learners read Luke 7:11-16
- Learners retell the story of raising the Widow's son
- Learners watch a video clip on raising the Widow's son
- Learners list challenges they face in their lives

Why did Jesus raise the Widow's son?

KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 91
- The Good News Bible
- Digital devices
KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 93
- Flash cards

- Observation - Oral questions - Written work

The Life of Jesus Christ

Jesus raises a Widow's Son - Showing compassion
Forgiveness - Importance of forgiving others

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

- Apply lessons learnt by showing compassion to others
- List ways of showing compassion
- Appreciate the miracle by praying to God when faced with challenges

- Learners list ways of showing compassion to others
- Learners write points on showing compassion
- Learners write a prayer asking God for help to overcome challenges
- Learners role-play showing compassion

How can you show compassion to others?

KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 94
- The Good News Bible
- Charts
KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 96

- Observation - Oral questions - Written work

The Life of Jesus Christ

Forgiveness - Resisting vengeance

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

- Resist vengeance as outlined in Mathew 5:39
- Explain why revenge is wrong
- Appreciate forgiveness by not repaying evil for evil

- Learners reread Matthew 5:39
- Learners discuss how to resist vengeance
- Learners read a poem on choosing forgiveness
- Learners list reasons why they should not revenge when wronged

Why should you not pay evil for evil?

KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 98
- The Good News Bible

- Observation - Oral questions - Written work

The Life of Jesus Christ

Helping the Needy - Importance of helping those in need
Helping the Needy - Demonstrating kindness through sharing

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

- State the importance of helping those in need
- Read Matthew 5:42 about helping others
- Value the importance of supporting the needy

- Learners read Matthew 5:42
- Learners discuss the importance of helping the needy
- Learners list ways of helping those in need
- Learners write points on why we should help the needy

Why should we help those in need?

KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 101
- The Good News Bible
- Flash cards
KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 103

- Observation - Oral questions - Written work

The Life of Jesus Christ

Parable of the lost coin - The parable
Parable of the lost coin - God's love for sinners

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

- Describe the parable of the lost coin
- Read Luke 15:8-10 and retell the parable
- Show interest in the parables of Jesus

- Learners read Luke 15:8-10
- Learners role-play the parable of the lost coin
- Learners draw the ten coins using a digital device
- Learners tell how the lost coin was found

How does God show love for the sinner?

KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 106
- The Good News Bible
- Digital devices
KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 108

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play

The Life of Jesus Christ

Parable of the lost coin - God's kingdom
Parable of the mustard seed - The parable

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

- Appreciate God's love and lead upright lives
- Sing songs about God's love for sinners
- Show desire to be part of God's kingdom

- Learners read a dialogue about living holy lives
- Learners discuss the importance of living holy lives
- Learners sing a song about God's willingness to save the lost
- Learners list ways to lead upright lives

How can you appreciate God's love in your life?

KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 110
- The Good News Bible
KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 111
- Seeds for planting

- Observation - Oral questions - Written work

The Life of Jesus Christ

Parable of the mustard seed - Growth of the Kingdom of God

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

- Describe how the Kingdom of God grows from a small beginning
- Draw a big tree with birds and nests on its branches
- Appreciate the growth process of God's kingdom

- Learners draw a big tree with birds on its branches
- Learners compare the growth of a tree to the Kingdom of God
- Learners discuss how the Kingdom of God starts and grows
- Learners watch a video clip on a mustard seed

What can we learn from how a small seed grows?

KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 113
- The Good News Bible
- Drawing materials
- Digital devices

- Observation - Oral questions - Drawing assessment

The Life of Jesus Christ

Parable of the mustard seed - Contributing to God's kingdom
Nicodemus' encounter with Jesus Christ - The story

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

- Explain how we contribute to the growth of the Kingdom of God
- List ways of helping God's kingdom grow
- Appreciate the growth of God's kingdom by evangelizing to others

- Learners role-play activities they do in Church
- Learners say how they respond to salvation
- Learners sing a song about the Kingdom of God
- Learners list ways of helping God's kingdom grow

How can you contribute to the growth of God's kingdom?

KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 114
- The Good News Bible
KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 116
- Digital devices

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play

The Life of Jesus Christ

Nicodemus' encounter with Jesus Christ - Repentance
Nicodemus' encounter with Jesus Christ - Baptism and eternal life

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

- Acknowledge that repentance of sins draws us close to Christ
- Explain the meaning of repentance
- Desire to repent sins and be born again

- Learners discuss how repentance of sins can draw them to Christ
- Learners explain what it means to be born again
- Learners discuss why it is important to repent sins
- Learners sing a song on Nicodemus' conversion

Why is repentance important for salvation?

KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 119
- The Good News Bible
KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 120
- Flash cards
- Pictures showing baptism

- Observation - Oral questions - Written work

Christian Values

Trust - Joseph resisting temptation

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

- Emulate Joseph by resisting sexual temptations as young people
- Read Genesis 39:7-12 and retell the story of Joseph and Potiphar's wife
- Appreciate the value of resisting temptation

- Learners search for the meaning of resist, temptation, and emulate
- Learners read Genesis 39:7-12
- Learners retell the story of Joseph and Potiphar's wife
- Learners discuss the qualities Joseph had

How did Joseph overcome temptation?

KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 123
- The Good News Bible
- Dictionaries
- Digital devices

- Observation - Oral questions - Written work

Christian Values

Trust - Identifying trustworthy people
Trust - Trusting in God

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

- Exercise precaution when with people of the opposite sex
- Explain why it is important to be cautious with strangers
- Value personal safety

- Learners discuss why they should avoid talking to strangers
- Learners discuss safety measures when with people of the opposite sex
- Learners talk about dangers that can happen when with people of the opposite sex
- Learners role-play saying "No" to strangers

Whom do you trust at home and at school?

KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 125
- Charts
- Pictures
KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 128
- The Good News Bible
- Flash cards

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play

Christian Values

Truthfulness - Importance of telling the truth
Truthfulness - Resisting lying

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

- State the importance of telling the truth always
- Explain the meaning of truthfulness
- Value the importance of honesty

- Learners discuss the meaning of truthfulness
- Learners read stories about truth and lying
- Learners state why it is important to tell the truth always
- Learners list benefits of telling the truth

Why should you tell the truth always?

KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 130
- The Good News Bible
KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 132
- Flash cards
- Charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Written work

Christian Values

Truthfulness - Speaking truth
Obedience at home and school - Honoring parents

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

- Desire to always speak the truth as outlined in Ephesians 4:25
- Explain what the verse teaches about telling the truth
- Show commitment to speaking the truth

- Learners read Ephesians 4:25
- Learners discuss the meaning of the Bible verse
- Learners write points on what the verse teaches about telling truth
- Learners recite the verse

How can you practice truthfulness in your daily life?

KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 134
- The Good News Bible
- Flash cards
KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 135
- Charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Recitation - Written work

Christian Values

Obedience at home and school - Obeying parents and siblings

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

- Obey parents and siblings for harmonious co-existence
- Explain the benefits of obeying parents and siblings
- Value the importance of obedience at home

- Learners read a conversation about obedience
- Learners discuss the benefits of obeying parents and siblings
- Learners sing a song about obeying parents
- Learners write points on the benefits of obeying parents and siblings

How does obedience contribute to harmonious living at home?

KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 137
- The Good News Bible

- Observation - Oral questions - Written work

Christian Values
The Church
The Church

Obedience at home and school - Obeying teachers and school rules
House of God - Lessons from Jesus cleansing the temple
House of God - Church activities and spiritual growth

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

- Practice responsibility by obeying teachers and other leaders in the school
- List results of obeying school rules
- Outline the results of disobedience

- Learners mention their school rules
- Learners discuss the results of obeying school rules
- Learners discuss the meaning of disobedience
- Learners list the results of disobedience

What are the benefits of obeying school rules?

KLB Christian Religious Education Grade 4 Learner's Book pg. 138
- Charts
- KLB Christian Religious Education pg. 154
- The Good News Bible
- Digital resources
- KLB Christian Religious Education pg. 156
- Flash cards
- Audio player

- Observation - Oral questions - Written work

The Church

The Early Church - The first disciples
The Early Church - How the early church started
The Early Church - Repentance and baptism
Standing Firm in Faith - Christians at Antioch

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

- Identify the first disciples of Jesus Christ from Matthew 10:1-4
- Name the twelve disciples of Jesus Christ
- Appreciate the role of disciples in spreading the gospel

- Read Matthew 10:1-4 and list the disciples of Jesus Christ
- Sort the names of the 12 disciples using flash cards
- Search for the names of the disciples in a word puzzle
- Watch a video clip on the twelve disciples

Who were the first disciples of Jesus Christ?

- KLB Christian Religious Education pg. 158
- The Good News Bible
- Flash cards
- Digital resources
- Word puzzles
- KLB Christian Religious Education pg. 161
- Charts
- KLB Christian Religious Education pg. 162
- Audio player
- KLB Christian Religious Education pg. 163
- Bible maps

- Word Search Puzzle - Checklists - Assessment Rubrics - Question and Answer

The Church

Standing Firm in Faith - Stephen's martyrdom
Standing Firm in Faith - Avoiding ungodly groups
The Lord's Prayer - Reading the Lord's Prayer

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

- Retell how Stephen was stoned for standing firm in his faith
- List lessons learnt from the stoning of Stephen
- Appreciate the importance of standing firm in faith

- In groups read Acts 7:54-60 about how Stephen was stoned to death
- Discuss the meaning of the Bible verses
- List lessons learnt from the stoning of Stephen
- Retell how Stephen was stoned for standing firm in his faith

Why did Stephen face martyrdom?

- KLB Christian Religious Education pg. 164
- The Good News Bible
- Charts
- Digital resources
- KLB Christian Religious Education pg. 166
- KLB Christian Religious Education pg. 168
- Flash cards

- Words Search Puzzle - Checklists - Assessment Rubrics - Question and Answer

The Church

The Lord's Prayer - Importance of daily prayer
The Lord's Prayer - Reciting and applying the Lord's Prayer

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

- Discuss why it is important to pray everyday as Christians
- List reasons why Christians should pray daily
- Desire to pray regularly

- Discuss the number of times they pray
- List the number of times they pray in their exercise books
- Share their prayer patterns with classmates
- Discuss why it is important to pray everyday as Christians

Why should Christians pray daily?

- KLB Christian Religious Education pg. 170
- The Good News Bible
- Charts
- Audio player
- Prayer schedules

- Words Search Puzzle - Checklists - Assessment Rubrics - Question and Answer

The Church

Fruit of the Holy Spirit - Listing the fruit

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

- List the fruit of the Holy Spirit as guided in Galatians 5:22-23
- Write the fruit of the Holy Spirit on flash cards
- Appreciate the importance of the fruit of the Holy Spirit

- In pairs read Galatians 5:22-23
- List the fruit of the Holy Spirit (love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, humility, self-control)
- Write the fruit of the Holy Spirit on flash cards
- Display flash cards in the classroom

What are the fruit of the Holy Spirit?

- KLB Christian Religious Education pg. 171
- The Good News Bible
- Flash cards
- Charts
- Digital resources

- Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes - Checklists - Oral Questions

The Church

Fruit of the Holy Spirit - Applying the fruit in daily life
Fruit of the Holy Spirit - Being led by the Holy Spirit

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

- Describe how they apply the fruit of the Holy Spirit in their lives
- List good things they should do to others as Christians
- Practice the fruit of the Holy Spirit

- Discuss why they should have the fruit of the Holy Spirit
- In groups list good things they should do to others as Christians
- Discuss how they apply the fruit of the Holy Spirit in daily lives
- Role play applying the fruit of the Holy Spirit

How do you apply the fruit of the Holy Spirit in your daily life?

- KLB Christian Religious Education pg. 173
- The Good News Bible
- Charts
- Audio player
- KLB Christian Religious Education pg. 174

- Words Search Puzzle - Checklists - Assessment Rubrics - Question and Answer

The Church

Self-control - Practicing self-control
Self-control - Making right decisions guided by the Holy Spirit

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

- Practice self-control as guided in Galatians 5:23-25
- Read and understand Galatians 5:23-25
- Appreciate the importance of self-control

- Read Galatians 5:23-25
- Discuss the meaning of self-control
- Discuss why they should have self-control
- Role play scenarios showing self-control

What is self-control?

- KLB Christian Religious Education pg. 175
- The Good News Bible
- Charts
- Digital resources
- KLB Christian Religious Education pg. 176
- Flash cards
- Audio player

- Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes - Checklists - Oral Questions

The Church

Self-control - Avoiding behavior that defiles the body

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

- Demonstrate self-control by avoiding behavior that defiles the body
- List things that can defile their bodies
- Desire to live Godly lives guided by the Holy Spirit

- Discuss what it means to defile the body
- List things that can defile them (watching ungodly movies, drug use and abuse)
- Discuss how to avoid defiling their bodies
- Talk about how to live Godly lives guided by the Holy Spirit

How can you avoid behaviors that defile your body?

- KLB Christian Religious Education pg. 177
- The Good News Bible
- Charts
- Digital resources

- Aural/Oral questions - Projects - Journals - Portfolio