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

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Role play

Christian Values

Trust - Trusting in God

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

- Identify whom to report to if in danger
- Recite Psalm 125:1 and trust in God always
- Appreciate the importance of trusting God

- Learners identify people they can trust at home, school, and community
- Learners discuss whom to report to when in danger
- Learners compose a poem on 'People I trust'
- Learners read and recite Psalm 125:1
- Learners sing a song about trusting God

Why should you put your trust in God?

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Recitation - Written work

Christian Values

Truthfulness - Importance of telling the truth

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Written work

Christian Values

Truthfulness - Resisting lying

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

- Resist lying as cited in Proverbs 12:19
- List ways to overcome lying
- Desire to be truthful always

- Learners read stories about consequences of lying
- Learners discuss incidents that make them not tell the truth
- Learners list ways to resist lying
- Learners write Proverbs 12:19 on flash cards

What happens when people tell lies?

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Written work

Christian Values

Truthfulness - Speaking truth

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Recitation - Written work

Christian Values

Obedience at home and school - Honoring parents

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

- Read Exodus 20:12 and state the benefit of honoring parents
- List benefits of honoring parents
- Desire to honor parents

- Learners read Exodus 20:12
- Learners discuss the benefits of honoring parents
- Learners write points on what they learn from the verse
- Learners compose a poem on the benefits of obeying parents

Why should you obey your parents and teachers?

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

- Observation - Oral questions - 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

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

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

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

- Observation - Oral questions - Written work

The Church

House of God - Church activities and spiritual growth

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

- Participate in Church activities to grow spiritually
- Read 1 Corinthians 14:26 and list activities done in church
- Desire to serve God in church

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read 1 Corinthians 14:26 and list activities that happen in church
- In groups mention ways they serve God in Church
- Role play activities done in church
- Sing a song related to serving God

How do you participate in church activities?

- KLB Christian Religious Education pg. 156
- The Good News Bible
- Flash cards
- Audio player

- Observation - Oral questions - Projects - Journals

The Church

The Early Church - The first disciples

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

In groups, learners are guided to:
- 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

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

The Church

The Early Church - The first disciples

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

In groups, learners are guided to:
- 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

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

The Church

The Early Church - How the early church started
The Early Church - Repentance and baptism

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

- Describe how the early church was started as outlined in Acts 2:38-41
- Retell how the early church began
- Value the importance of church attendance

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Acts 2:38-41 on how the early church was started
- Role play how the early church was started
- Write key points about the early church on charts
- Read points about the early church to classmates

How was the early church started?

- KLB Christian Religious Education pg. 161
- The Good News Bible
- Charts
- Digital resources
- KLB Christian Religious Education pg. 162
- Audio player

- Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes - Oral Questions

The Church

Standing Firm in Faith - Christians at Antioch
Standing Firm in Faith - Stephen's martyrdom

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

- Name the city where believers were first called Christians
- Identify Antioch on a Bible map
- Appreciate being identified as a Christian

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Read Acts 11:26 and identify where believers were first called Christians
- Identify Antioch from a Bible map
- Discuss what it means to be called a Christian
- Sing a song related to standing firm in the Christian faith

Why were believers called Christians in Antioch?

- KLB Christian Religious Education pg. 163
- The Good News Bible
- Bible maps
- Flash cards
- KLB Christian Religious Education pg. 164
- Charts
- Digital resources

- Learning Log - Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes - Checklists

The Church

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:

- Explain why they should not join ungodly groups
- Utilize the virtue of assertiveness and stand firm in faith
- Desire to stand firm in their Christian faith

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Discuss what ungodly groups are
- List reasons why they should avoid ungodly groups
- Role play saying NO to bad influence
- List ways they can stand firm in their Christian faith

Why should you not join ungodly groups?

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

- Aural/Oral questions - Projects - Journals - Portfolio

The Church

The Lord's Prayer - Importance of daily 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

In groups, learners are guided to:
- 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

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

The Church

The Lord's Prayer - Reciting and applying the Lord's Prayer

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

- Recite the Lord's prayer and pray always
- Say a prayer to God every day to grow spiritually
- Value the importance of prayer in their lives

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Reread Matthew 6:9-13
- Write the Lord's Prayer in exercise books
- Recite the Lord's Prayer to the class
- Pray for their parents/guardians, friends and relatives

How can you apply the Lord's Prayer in your daily life?

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

- Aural/Oral questions - Projects - Journals - Portfolio

The Church

The Lord's Prayer - Reciting and applying the Lord's Prayer

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

- Recite the Lord's prayer and pray always
- Say a prayer to God every day to grow spiritually
- Value the importance of prayer in their lives

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Reread Matthew 6:9-13
- Write the Lord's Prayer in exercise books
- Recite the Lord's Prayer to the class
- Pray for their parents/guardians, friends and relatives

How can you apply the Lord's Prayer in your daily life?

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

- Aural/Oral questions - Projects - Journals - Portfolio

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 groups, learners are guided to:
- 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

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

In groups, learners are guided to:
- 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

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

The Church

Fruit of the Holy Spirit - Being led by the Holy Spirit

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

- Desire to be led by the Holy Spirit in their daily activities
- List areas in their lives where they need the Holy Spirit
- Value the guidance of the Holy Spirit

In groups, learners are guided to:
- List areas in their life where they desire the Holy Spirit to lead them
- Make a prayer to God to lead them
- Compose and sing a song on the fruit of the Holy Spirit
- Sing a song about being led by the Holy Spirit

Why do you need the guidance of the Holy Spirit?

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

- Aural/Oral questions - Projects - Journals - Portfolio

The Church

Self-control - Practicing self-control

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

In groups, learners are guided to:
- 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

- Observation Schedule - Written Quizzes - Checklists - Oral Questions

The Church

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

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

- Make right decisions that are guided by the Holy Spirit
- List choices they make in their day-to-day lives
- Value the Holy Spirit's guidance in decision making

In groups, learners are guided to:
- Role play making decisions that portray self-control
- In groups list choices they make in their day-to-day lives
- Discuss decisions that require the guidance of the Holy Spirit
- Identify a decision that portrays self-control

How does the Holy Spirit guide you in making decisions?

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

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

The Church
Morality and Social Media

Self-control - Avoiding behavior that defiles the body
Use of Social Media - Digital devices at home and school

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

In groups, learners are guided to:
- 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
- KLB Christian Religious Education pg. 180
- Digital devices
- Flash cards

- Aural/Oral questions - Projects - Journals - Portfolio

Morality and Social Media

Use of Social Media - Appropriate use of social media with integrity

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

- Discuss appropriate ways of using social media
- Apply the value of integrity when using social media
- Desire to do the right thing always even when no-one is watching

In groups, learners are guided to:
- In pairs discuss appropriate use of social media
- Say why they should not chat with online strangers
- List dangers of inappropriate use of social media
- Use a digital device to listen to a gospel song or watch a video clip based on the Bible

Why should you use social media appropriately?

- KLB Christian Religious Education pg. 180
- Digital devices
- Charts
- Audio player

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