Creation

My Purpose - Using God-given Talents and Abilities

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

- Identify personal talents and abilities given by God (K)
- Use God-given talents and abilities to serve others in daily life (S)
- Appreciate that talents and abilities are gifts from God to be used responsibly (A)

- In pairs, read the story of Silanoi and Imani and identify their talents and abilities
- Discuss how learners use their own God-given talents and abilities
- Use digital devices to find the meaning of 'talent' and 'ability' and share findings in class

What are your God-given talents and abilities?

- Longhorn CRE Grade 6 pg. 1
- Good News Bible
- Digital devices
- Flash cards

- Oral questions - Observation schedule

Creation

My Purpose - Biblical Teachings on Talents and Abilities

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

- Explain the biblical teachings on the use of talents and abilities using Exodus 31:3 and Romans 12:4 (K)
- Compose a poem on 'My talents and abilities' and recite it to the class (S)
- Value the biblical instruction to use talents and abilities in service to God and others (A)

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In groups, read Exodus 31:3 and discuss its teachings on talents
- Read Romans 12:4 and explain lessons learnt on sharing and using diverse gifts
- Compose a poem on 'My talents and abilities' and recite in class

What does the Bible teach about the use of talents and abilities?

- Longhorn CRE Grade 6 pg. 1
- Good News Bible (Exodus 31:3; Romans 12:4)
- Digital devices
- Charts and poems

- Written quizzes - Oral questions

Creation

My Purpose - Values for Nurturing Talents and Abilities

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

- Identify values such as responsibility, integrity and love that help nurture talents and abilities (K)
- Create digital flashcards showing personal talents and how they can be used responsibly (S)
- Appreciate the role of Christian values in sustaining and growing God-given talents and abilities (A)

- In groups, study pictures of learners nurturing talents and identify values used
- Randomly pick a value and explain how it helps nurture talents and abilities
- Use digital devices to design flashcards showing personal talents and display them in class

How can values help you nurture your God-given talents and abilities?

- Longhorn CRE Grade 6 pg. 4
- Good News Bible
- Digital devices
- Charts and posters

- Checklists - Observation schedule

Creation

My Purpose - Serving Others Using Talents and Abilities

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

- Describe how God-given talents and abilities can be used to serve others in the community (K)
- Role-play how to use God-given talents and abilities to serve others and present the performance in class (S)
- Participate willingly in acts of service to others using personal talents and abilities (A)

- Study pictures of children using talents to serve others and discuss observations
- Role-play how to use God-given talents and abilities to serve others in class
- Record the role-play and share videos with other learners in school

How can you use your God-given talents and abilities to serve others?

- Longhorn CRE Grade 6 pg. 6
- Good News Bible
- Digital devices
- Reference books

- Oral questions - Observation schedule

Creation

My Purpose - Living Out My Purpose

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

- Outline lessons learnt from biblical and community examples on fulfilling one's God-given purpose (K)
- Organise and participate in a class talents show demonstrating personal talents and abilities (S)
- Appreciate the need to continually develop and use God-given talents for His glory and the benefit of others (A)

- Discuss how local leaders use their talents and abilities for the good of the community
- Organise a class talents show where each learner demonstrates a talent or ability
- Write a home assignment on how to use talents and abilities to enhance responsibility and share in class

Why is it important to use your talents and abilities for the glory of God?

- Longhorn CRE Grade 6 pg. 7
- Good News Bible
- Digital devices
- Charts and poems

- Written quizzes - Checklists

Creation

Marriage and Family - Biblical Teachings on Marriage

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

- Explain the biblical teachings on marriage and family using Genesis 2:20–24 (K)
- Identify the types of marriages in Kenyan society and match each with its correct description (S)
- Appreciate marriage as a God-ordained institution that must be honoured and respected (A)

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Brainstorm on the meaning of the word 'marriage' and share findings in class
- In pairs, read Genesis 2:20–24 and discuss the biblical teachings on marriage
- Study pictures and identify different types of marriages in the society

Why is marriage an important institution ordained by God?

- Longhorn CRE Grade 6 pg. 9
- Good News Bible (Genesis 2:20–24)
- Digital devices
- Charts and pictures

- Oral questions - Portfolio

Creation

Marriage and Family - Types of Marriages in Society

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

- Describe the three types of marriages in Kenyan society: Christian, civil and customary (K)
- Create posters showing the different types of marriages and display them in class (S)
- Appreciate the importance of conducting marriages according to established Christian and societal norms (A)

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Use the internet to find out the different types of marriages and present findings in class
- Match types of marriages with their correct descriptions
- Create posters showing the different types of marriages and display them in class

What are the different types of marriages in Kenyan society?

- Longhorn CRE Grade 6 pg. 10
- Good News Bible
- Digital devices
- Charts and pictures

- Oral questions - Observation schedule

Creation

Marriage and Family - Reasons for Discouraging Early Marriages

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

- Outline the negative effects of early marriage on a child's rights, education and development (K)
- Design digital posters with messages discouraging early marriages and display them in school (S)
- Desire to uphold Christian values to protect the rights of children against early marriage (A)

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In pairs, read the story of Matobori and discuss the effects of early marriage
- Research from the internet reasons why early marriages are discouraged and present findings in class
- Design digital posters with messages discouraging early marriages and display them in the school compound

Why should early marriages be discouraged in society?

- Longhorn CRE Grade 6 pg. 11
- Good News Bible (Genesis 2:21–24)
- Digital devices
- Charts and pictures

- Written quizzes - Portfolio

Creation

Marriage and Family - Christian Values to Avoid Early Marriage

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

- Identify Christian values such as responsibility, love and respect that help young people avoid early marriage (K)
- Develop a poster with a clear message discouraging early marriage and present it to the school community (S)
- Acknowledge personal responsibility to protect self and peers from the dangers of early marriage (A)

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In small groups, list values that young people should uphold to avoid early marriages
- Write messages on digital devices on how Christian families should relate with each other
- Develop and display posters discouraging early marriages in the school and community

How can Christian values protect you from early marriage?

- Longhorn CRE Grade 6 pg. 13
- Good News Bible
- Digital devices
- Charts and flash cards

- Oral questions - Checklists

Creation

Leisure - God's Rest and the Meaning of Leisure

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

- Describe the biblical teaching on God's rest in Genesis 2:1–3 and its significance for leisure (K)
- Design and display posters showing forms of leisure in class (S)
- Appreciate the importance of rest and leisure as modelled by God during creation (A)

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Brainstorm on the meaning of the word 'leisure' and share in class
- In groups, read Genesis 2:1–3 and explain why God rested on the seventh day
- Create posters showing forms of leisure and display them in class

What does the Bible teach about God's rest and the importance of leisure?

- Longhorn CRE Grade 6 pg. 15
- Good News Bible (Genesis 2:1–3)
- Digital devices
- Charts and pictures

- Oral questions - Portfolio

Creation

Leisure - God's Rest and the Meaning of Leisure

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

- Describe the biblical teaching on God's rest in Genesis 2:1–3 and its significance for leisure (K)
- Design and display posters showing forms of leisure in class (S)
- Appreciate the importance of rest and leisure as modelled by God during creation (A)

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Brainstorm on the meaning of the word 'leisure' and share in class
- In groups, read Genesis 2:1–3 and explain why God rested on the seventh day
- Create posters showing forms of leisure and display them in class

What does the Bible teach about God's rest and the importance of leisure?

- Longhorn CRE Grade 6 pg. 15
- Good News Bible (Genesis 2:1–3)
- Digital devices
- Charts and pictures

- Oral questions - Portfolio

Creation

Leisure - Biblical Teachings on the Use of Leisure Time

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

- Explain the biblical teaching on the use of leisure time using 1 Timothy 5:13 (K)
- Demonstrate responsible use of leisure time by selecting and presenting positive leisure activities to the class (S)
- Value the appropriate use of leisure time as a Christian duty and personal responsibility (A)

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Share with a classmate how they use their leisure time
- In groups, read 1 Timothy 5:13 and outline lessons Christians learn on the use of leisure
- Watch a video clip on positive leisure activities, select three and discuss how they are beneficial

How should a Christian use leisure time according to the Bible?

- Longhorn CRE Grade 6 pg. 17
- Good News Bible (1 Timothy 5:13)
- Digital devices
- Video clips and charts

- Written questions - Observation schedule

Creation

Leisure - Values and Responsible Use of Leisure Time

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

- Identify values such as integrity, patriotism and discipline that help youths avoid misuse of leisure time (K)
- Write a reflection journal on positive and appropriate ways of spending leisure time (S)
- Develop a desire to use leisure time responsibly as a God-fearing young Christian (A)

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Select values from a word tree that help Christians use leisure time properly and explain how each applies
- Discuss inappropriate ways of using leisure time and how to avoid them
- Write a reflection journal on positive ways of spending leisure time and share key points in class

How can values help youths avoid misuse of leisure time?

- Longhorn CRE Grade 6 pg. 19
- Good News Bible
- Digital devices
- Charts and journals

- Assessment rubric - Profiles

The Bible

The Bible as the Inspired Word of God - Why the Bible is the Inspired Word of God

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

- Explain why the Bible is referred to as the inspired word of God using 2 Timothy 3:16–17 (K)
- Design flashcards with reasons why the Bible is the inspired word of God and display them in class (S)
- Appreciate the Bible as a unique and holy book that is different from all other books (A)

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In pairs, read flashcards and discuss reasons why the Bible is the inspired word of God
- In groups, read 2 Timothy 3:16–17 and outline the meaning of the scripture
- Design flashcards with reasons why the Bible is the inspired word of God and display in class and community

Why is the Bible referred to as the inspired word of God?

- Longhorn CRE Grade 6 pg. 23
- Good News Bible (2 Timothy 3:16–17)
- Digital devices
- Flash cards and charts

- Oral questions - Observation schedule

The Bible

The Bible as the Inspired Word of God - Authors Inspired to Write the Bible

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

- Name authors who were inspired by the Holy Spirit to write the Old and New Testaments (K)
- Prepare a chart listing the books of the Bible and their respective authors and display it in class (S)
- Value the role of God's Holy Spirit in inspiring the authors who wrote the scriptures (A)

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In groups, study the bookshelf and identify authors of the books of the Bible
- Use the internet to find out authors of Old Testament books and prepare a display chart
- Design cards with names of Bible books, pick randomly and name the author for each

Who were the authors inspired to write the books of the Bible?

- Longhorn CRE Grade 6 pg. 24
- Good News Bible
- Digital devices
- Reference books and charts

- Oral questions - Checklists

The Bible

The Bible as the Inspired Word of God - Reasons for Translating the Bible into Local Languages

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

- Outline the reasons that led to the translation of the Bible into local languages (K)
- Create posters with reasons for Bible translation and display them in the community (S)
- Appreciate that Bible translation enabled the gospel to reach more people in their own languages (A)

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Study a picture and identify Bible translations used in the community
- Read the conversation between Angela and Elder Benson and identify reasons for Bible translation
- Design posters with reasons for Bible translation and display in class and community

Why was it important to translate the Bible into local languages?

- Longhorn CRE Grade 6 pg. 25
- Good News Bible
- Digital devices
- Charts and pictures

- Written quizzes - Portfolio

The Bible

The Bible as the Inspired Word of God - Advantages of Translating the Bible into Local Languages

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

- Identify the advantages of translating the Bible into various local languages (K)
- Compose and sing a song on the Bible as the inspired word of God and present it in class (S)
- Develop a habit of reading the Bible regularly for spiritual nourishment and growth (A)

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In groups, recite the poem and identify advantages of translating the Bible into local languages
- Discuss other advantages of translating the Bible into local languages
- With the guidance of the teacher, sing the song on the Bible and answer questions about when and how reading the Bible helps

How has the translation of the Bible into local languages benefited the community?

- Longhorn CRE Grade 6 pg. 27
- Good News Bible
- Digital devices
- Charts and songs

- Oral questions - Anecdotal records

The Bible

The Ten Commandments - The Ten Commandments and Christian Living

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

- Outline the Ten Commandments from Exodus 20:3–17 and explain their importance for Christian living (K)
- Design posters displaying the Ten Commandments and display them in the CRE learning corner (S)
- Appreciate the Ten Commandments as God's guidelines for living well with Him and with others (A)

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In pairs, read class rules and compare them to the Ten Commandments
- In groups, read Exodus 20:3–17 and write down the Ten Commandments
- Design posters with the Ten Commandments and display them in the CRE learning corner

Why did God give the Ten Commandments to Christians?

- Longhorn CRE Grade 6 pg. 30
- Good News Bible (Exodus 20:3–17)
- Digital devices
- Charts and flash cards

- Oral questions - Observation schedule

The Bible

The Ten Commandments - Values and Skills in the Ten Commandments

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

- Identify values such as respect, honesty and contentment and skills such as decision-making found in the Ten Commandments (K)
- Classify values and skills from the Ten Commandments and place them in the correct column (S)
- Value the role of the Ten Commandments in promoting harmonious Christian living (A)

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In pairs, identify commandments that contain the values and skills mentioned and discuss
- Design flashcards with the Ten Commandments and write the values and skills each contains
- Find values in the Ten Commandments from the word puzzle and discuss how they promote harmony

How do the values and skills in the Ten Commandments promote harmonious living?

- Longhorn CRE Grade 6 pg. 32
- Good News Bible
- Digital devices
- Flash cards and charts

- Written quizzes - Checklists

The Bible

The Ten Commandments - Lessons from the Ten Commandments

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

- Outline lessons Christians learn from the Ten Commandments such as the supremacy of God and the sanctity of life (K)
- Compose a poem on the lessons learnt from the Ten Commandments and recite it in class (S)
- Acknowledge the importance of obeying the Ten Commandments for personal and communal well-being (A)

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Write down the Ten Commandments and identify lessons learnt from each
- Pick statements randomly and match them with the commandment that teaches that lesson
- Compose a poem on the lessons learnt from the Ten Commandments and recite in class

What lessons do Christians learn from the Ten Commandments?

- Longhorn CRE Grade 6 pg. 33
- Good News Bible (Exodus 20:3–17)
- Digital devices
- Charts and reference books

- Oral questions - Written assignments

The Bible

The Ten Commandments - Importance of Obeying the Ten Commandments

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

- Explain the importance of obeying the Ten Commandments for maintaining law and order in society (K)
- Design a poster on the importance of maintaining law and order based on the Ten Commandments and display it on a public noticeboard (S)
- Develop a personal commitment to obey the Ten Commandments as a God-fearing Christian (A)

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss with parent or guardian the importance of obeying the Ten Commandments and present findings
- Visit a church elder with a parent and ask how the Ten Commandments help maintain law and order
- Design a poster on the importance of law and order based on the commandments and display it publicly

Why is it important for Christians to obey the Ten Commandments?

- Longhorn CRE Grade 6 pg. 34
- Good News Bible
- Digital devices
- Charts and posters

- Assessment rubric - Portfolio