Creation.

Origin and Consequences of Sins.
Origin and Consequences of sin.

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

Define the term Sin.
Explain the origin of sin according to Genesis chapter 3.
Sing a song on the origin of sin.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
Brainstorm on the meaning of sin.
Mention some of the sins committed by young people.
Read Genesis 3:1-13 in turns and identify the origin of sin.
Summarize the origin of sin according to Genesis 3:1-13.
Sing the song on the learners book.

What is sin? What was the origin of sin according to creation accounts?

GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 1-3.
Good News Bible.
Song.
Audio of the song.
GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 5-7.
Flascards.

Written test. Oral questions. Assessment rubrics.

Creation.

Origin and Consequences of sin.
Origin and Consequences of sins.

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

Identify the consequence of sins from biblical texts.
Discuss the consequence of sin from the biblical texts.
Prepare powerpoint presentation and charts on the consequence of sins.

In groups,pairs,learner are guided to;
Read Genesis 3;14-19,23,Gen 4;6-12,Gen 11;1-9 in turns.
Identify and discuss the consequences of sins from the biblical texts.
Make notes on the consequences of sins from the biblical texts.
Make charts or powerpoint presentations showing the consequences of sins.

What are the consequences of sins?

GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 4-5.
Good News Bible.
Charts.
GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 7.
Flashcards.

Assessment rubrics. Oral questions. Written tests. Checklists.

Creation.
Creation

Origin and Consequences of sin.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
lesson,
State the meaning of Life Skill.
Identify the life skills needed to overcome temptations and sins today.
Explain how each life skill can help one to overcome temptations.
Appreciate the life skills needed to overcome temptation and sin today.

In groups,pairs,learner are guided to;
List the life skill needed to overcome temptations and sins.
Discuss how the life skill listed can help one overcome temptations and sins.
Present their findings in class.

How do you apply the different life skills to overcome temptations in your day to day life?

GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 7-8.
Posters.
Dictionary.
GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 9.
Prayers.

Assessment rubrics. Written texts. Oral questions & discussions. Checklists.

Creation.

God's Plan for Redemption.
Gods Plan for Redemption.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
;
State the meaning of Redemption.
Identify ways in which God demonstrated His love for humankind after fall of man from biblical texts.
Discuss ways through which God demonstrated His love for humankind after fall of man.
Make a chart showing the ways in which God demonstrated His love for humankind after fall of man.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
Search the meaning of redemption from the dictionary and discuss it.
Read Genesis 3:15 & Genesis 12:1-3 in turns.
Identify and describe ways in which God demonstrated His love for humankind after fall of man.
Prepare posters and charts showing ways in which God demonstrated His love for humankind after fall of man.

What is Redemption? How did God respond to Adam and Eve after they ate the fruit from forbidden tree?

Good News Bible.
GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 10-12.
Charts.
Posters.
Dictionaries.
Goods News Bible.
Dictionary.
GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 12-13.

Assessment rubrics. Written texts. Checklists. Oral questions.

Creation.

Gods Plan for Redemption.

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

State the importance of redemption.
Discuss the importance of redemption after fall of man.
Compose a song on Gods plan for redemption.

In groups,learners are guided to;
Read the story on pg 10-11 and outline the importance of reconciliation to the two boys.
Discuss the importance of redemption to humankind through Jesus Christ and make a presentation in class.
Compose a song on Gods plan for redemption.

What is the importance of redemption to humankind through Jesus Christ?

GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 13-14 & 10-11.
Song.
Good News Bible.
GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 14-15.
Tablets.
Charts.

Checklists. Assessment rubrics. Oral presentation Oral discussions.

Creation.
The Bible.

Gods Plan for Redemption.
Faith and God's Promises.

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

Read Ephesians 1:7 and share their reflection on Gods saving grace.
Discuss ways in which God show His saving grace to us in our day to day life.
Appreciate Gods saving grace in their day to day life.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
Read Ephesians 1:7 and share their reflection on Gods saving grace with peers.
Sing the song in learners book and answer the questions.
Answer the questions on pg 17.

How does God show His saving grace to us in our day to day life? What is the importance of Gods saving grace?

GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 16-17
Song.
Digital device.
Good News Bible.
GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 18-19.

Assessment rubrics. Oral discussions. Written texts. Questions. Oral presentation

The Bible.

Faith and Gods Promises.

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

Identify ways in which Abraham demonstrated faith in God.
Discuss the different ways in which Abraham demonstrated faith in God.
Role play how God tested Abrahams faith.
Desire to have faith in God.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
Read Genesis 12;1-9,15;1-6,17;23-24,21:1-7,22:11-19 from the bible.
Identify ways in which Abraham demonstrated faith in God from the biblical texts and note down.
Discuss how Abraham demonstrated his faith in God.
Role play how Abraham was willing to offer his only son Isaac as a burnt sacrifice and record using tablets.

How did Abraham demonstrate his faith in God? What is faith?

GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 21.
Good News Bible.
GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 23.
Posters/charts.

Assessment rubrics. Checklists. Written texts. Oral questions. Role play. Observation.

The Bible.

Faith and Gods Promises.

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

State the importance of Gods promises to Christians today.
Discuss the importance of Gods promises to Christians today.
Sing a song wastahili in learners book.
Apply Gods promises in his/her day to day life.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided ;
Discuss the importance of Gods promises to Christians today.
Sing the song in learners book.
Write sticky notes on how he/she will apply Gods promises in his/her daily life.

What is the importance of Gods promises to Christians today?

GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 24-25.
Song.
Digital devices.

Assessment rubrics. Oral discussions. Oral questions. Written texts.

The Bible.

Faith and Gods Promises.

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

State different situations in which one can apply faith as exemplified by Abraham.
Write a journal on how you exercise faith in God in day to day life.
Desire to apply faith in the different situations in day to day life.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
Read Hebrews 11:1-6 and make notes on people who demonstrated faith in God.
Share experiences with peers on how he/she has portrayed faith in God.
Prepare a journal on how you exercise faith in God in your day-to-day life.

How do you exercise faith in relation to Gods promises?

GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 22-23.
Good News Bible.
GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 25.
Assessment books.

Journal. Oral questions. Oral presentation.

The Bible.

Abrahamic Covenant.

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

Define the term covenant.
Identify the elements that define a covenant.
Discuss the elements that define a covenant.
Prepare flashcards showing the elements of a covenant.
Acknowledge the elements of a covenant.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
Use dictionary to search the meaning of covenant.
Read the story in learners book and identify the elements of a covenant.
Search the internet for the elements of a covenant.
Discuss the elements of a covenant.
Prepare posters or flashcards showing the elements of a covenant.

What is a covenant? What are the elements of a covenant?

GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 26-27.
Posters.
Flashcards.
Digital devices.
Good News Bible.
GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 27-28

Oral questions. Checklists. Assessment rubrics. Written texts.

The Bible.

Abrahamic Covenant.

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

Identify covenants in modern life.
Explain the importance of modern.
Prepare posters showing the covenants in modern life and their importance.
Acknowledge the importance of the covenants in modern life.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
List the covenants in modern life.
Discuss the importance of each of the covenants in modern life.
Make posters shwing the modern life covenants and their importance.

What are the modern life covenants? What are the importance of the modern life covenants?

GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 29-30.
Digital devices.
Posters.
GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 30-32.
Good News Bible.
Charts/Posters.

Assessment rubrics. Written texts. Oral questions. Oral discussions.

The Bible.

Abrahamic Covenant.
Leadership in Israel: Saul.

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

State the importance of God's covenant with Abraham.
Explain the importance of circumcision to Abraham and his descendants.
Prepare charts showing the importance of God's covenant with Abraham.
Apply faith in difficult situations in life.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
discuss the importance of God's covenant with Abraham and write down their points on a chart.
Read Genesis 17:1-14 and make a summary on what you have read.
Explain the importance of circumcision to Abraham and his descendants.
share experiences of how you can apply faith in the following situations: when you or family member is feeling unwell, when facing temptations or challenges and when you want to improve your performance in school.

What was the importance of circumcision to Abraham and his descendants?

GRADE 8 Mentor CRE PG 33-35.
Good News Bible.
Charts.
GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 36-38.
Posters.

Oral questions. Oral presentation. Assessment rubric. Written texts.

The Bible.

Leadership in Israel;Saul.
Leadership in Israel: Saul.

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

Identify reasons against kingship in Israel according to Prophet Samuel from the biblical texts.
Discuss the reasons against kingship in Israel according to Prophet Samuel.
Use digital devices to search for reasons why Samuel was against kingship in Israel.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to:
read 1st Samuel 8:10-20 in turns.
identify the reasons why Samuel was against kingship in Israel.
discuss the reasons why Samuel was against kingship in Israel and note down in books.
use tablets to search the internet for the reasons against kingship in Israel.

Why was Samuel against kingship in Israel?

GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 38-39.
Good News Bible.
Digital devices.
GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 39-40.
Charts/Posters.

Assessment rubric. Written texts. Oral questions. Oral discussion. checklists.

The Bible.

Leadership in Israel: Saul.

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

Outline the consequences of King Saul's failures.
Discuss the consequences of King Saul's failures.
Recite the poem in learner's book.

In groups ,pairs,learners are guided to:
read 1st Samuel 15:7-25 in turns.
identify the consequences of King Saul's failures from the biblical texts.
discuss the consequences of King Saul's failures.
prepare posters or flashcards showing the consequences of King Saul's failures.
recite the poem in learner's book.

What were the consequences of King Saul's failures? What are the consequences of a leader's failures?

Good News Bible.
GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 40-41.
Poem.
Posters/Flashcards.
GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 41-42.

Assessment rubric. Written texts. Oral questions. Checklists.

The Bible.
Miracles of Jesus Christ.

Leadership in Israel: Saul.
Healing of Blind Bartimaeus.

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

Complete word puzzle by answering the questions.
Answer the questions on the sub-strand: Leadership in Israel;Saul.

In pairs, individually,learnersare guided to:
answer the questions on the sub-strand.
Complete word puzzle by answering the questions provided.

GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 43.
Word puzzle.
GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 44-45.
Posters.
Charts.

Assessment rubrics. Written texts. Checklists.

Miracles of Jesus Christ.

Healing of Bartimaeus.

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

Read Mark 10:46-52.
Describe the healing of Bartimaeus.
Appreciate the healing power of God in our day to day life.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
Read Mark 10:46-52 in turns.
Narrate the healing of the blind Bartimaeus.
Summarize the healing of Bartimaeus in their books.
Describe the healing of blind Bartimaeus.
Role play the healing of blind Bartimaeus.

What challenges was Bartimaeus facing?

GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 46.
Good News Bible.

Role play. Oral questions. Oral discussions. Assessment rubrics. Checklists.

Miracles of Jesus Christ.

Healing of Blind Bartimeaus.
Calming the Storm.

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

Outline the lessons learnt from the healing of blind Bartimaeus.
Discuss the lessons learnt from the healing of blind Bartimaeus.
Search the internet for the lessons learnt from the healing of blind Bartimaeus.
Acknowledge the lessons learnt from the healing of blind Bartimaeus.

In groups,pairs, learners are guided to;
identify and discuss the lessons learnt from the healing of blind Bartimaeus.
Use digital devices to search the internet for more lessons learnt from the healing of blind Bartimaeus.
Write points on charts and display it in class.

What lessons do we learn from the healing of blind Bartimaeus?

GRADE 8 Mentor CRE PG 47-48.
Digital devices.
Charts.
Good News Bible.
GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 50-51.

Assessment rubric. Written texts . Oral questions. Oral discussions. Checklists.

Miracles of Jesus Christ.

Calming of the Storm.

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

Outline the lessons learnt from the miracle of calming of the storm.
Discuss the lessons learnt from the miracle of calming of the Storm.
Prepare PowerPoint presentation on the lessons learnt from the miracle of calming of the Storm.
Acknowledge the lessons learnt from the miracle of calming of the storm.

In groups,learners are guided to;
discuss the lessons learnt from the miracle of calming of the storm.
Make notes on the lessons learnt from the miracle of calming of the storm.
search the internet for more lessons learnt from the miracle of calming the storm.

What lessons do we learn from the miracle of calming of the Storm?

GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 52.
Digital devices.
Good News Bible.
GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 52-53.
Stories.

Assessment rubric. Written texts Oral questions. Oral discussions. Checklists.

Miracles of Jesus Christ.

Calming of the Storm.

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

outline how one can apply the lessons learnt from the calming of the storm in day to day life.
Explain how one can apply the lessons learnt from the calming of the storm in day to day life.
Prepare a journal on how you depend on God in day to day life.
Desire to depend on God when confronted with difficulties.

In groups, pairs,learners are guided to;
discuss how lessons learnt from the calming of the storm can be applied in day to day life.
sing the song in learner's book.
Prepare a journal on how you depend on God in your day to day life.

How can you apply the lessons learnt to overcome challenges in your day to day life?

GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 53-55.
Song.
Digital devices .
GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 55.
Assessment book.

Journal. Oral discussions. Oral questions. Checklists.

Miracles of Jesus Christ.

Healing of the Paralytic.

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

Read Luke 5:17-26 from the bible.
Describe the healing of the paralytic man.
Search and watch a video clip on the healing of the paralytic man.

In groups,pairs,learners are guided to;
Read Luke 5:17-26 in turns.
narrate the healing of the paralytic man.
summarize the healing of the paralytic man in books.
watch a video on the healing of the paralytic man .

How did the healing of the paralytic man happen?

GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 56-57.
Good News Bible.
Digital devices.
GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 58.

Assessment rubric. Oral discussions . Written texts. Checklists.

Miracles of Jesus Christ.

Healing of the Paralytic.

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

Define the term blasphemy.
Examine the Pharisees' opposition to the healing of the paralytic man.
Appreciate God's power over sickness and diseases.

In groups,pairs, learners are guided to;
search the meaning of blasphemy from the dictionary.
read the story of the healing of the paralytic man again from the bible.
identify reasons why the Pharisees accused Jesus of blasphemy.
write a personal reflection journal on occasions when God answered your prayers.

What is blasphemy? Why did the pharisees accuse Jesus of blasphemy?

GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 59.
Good News Bible.
Dictionary.
Digital devices.
GRADE 8 Mentor CRE pg 61.

Assessment rubric. Oral questions. Oral discussion.

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Miracles of Jesus Christ
Healing of blind Bartimaeus

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

Explain the meaning of miracle.
Name some of the miracles Jesus performed.
Recognize some of the extraordinary works Jesus performed.
Have a desire to learn more about miracles.

In pairs, learners are guided to explain the meaning of miracle.
In pairs, learners are guided to name some of the miracles Jesus performed
In pairs, learners are guided to recognize some of the extraordinary works Jesus performed.

Who gave Jesus the power to perform these acts? What extraordinary works did Jesus perform?

Good News Bible
Songs
Charts
Mentor; Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 44-45
Mentor; Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 45

Written Quizzes Checklists Oral questions

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Healing of blind Bartimaeus

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

Identify some of the sickness or challenges they face in their life.
Discuss ways in which people involve God when they face different sicknesses or challenges.
Narrate to their friend or peer a challenge they faced in their life.
Have a desire to love God through their challenges.

In groups, learners are guided to identify some of the sickness or challenges they face in their life.
In groups, learners are guided to discuss ways in which people involve God when they face different sicknesses or challenges
In groups, learners are guided to narrate to their friend or peer a challenge they faced in their life

What are some of the sicknesses or challenges they face in their life?

Good News Bible
Songs
Charts
Mentor; Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 45-46
Mentor; Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 46

Written Quizzes Checklists Oral questions

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Lessons learnt from the healing of blind Bartimaeus

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

Outline the lessons learnt from the healing of blind Bartimaeus.
Identify the life skills that helped blind Bartimaeus when Jesus was passing by.
Recognize ways in which one can be persistent like Bartimaeus.
Appreciate the lessons learnt from the healing of blind Bartimaeus.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to outline the lessons learnt from the healing of blind Bartimaeus.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to identify the life skills that helped blind Bartimaeus when Jesus was passing by
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to recognize ways in which one can be persistent like Bartimaeus

Why should you be persistent like Bartimaeus?

Good News Bible
Songs
Charts
Mentor; Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 47-48

Written Quizzes Checklists Oral questions

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Trusting God

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

Identify an instance when they faced a difficult situation.
Compose their own prayer on a situation they are believing God for.
Recite the prayer in class.
Trust God throughout.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to identify an instance when they faced a difficult situation.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to compose their own prayer on a situation they are believing God for
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to recite the prayer in class

How did Makori deal with his health challenges?

Good News Bible
Songs
Charts
Mentor; Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 48-49
Mentor; Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 49

Written Quizzes Checklists Oral questions

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Calming the storm; The miracle of calming the storm
The miracle of calming the storm

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Define the term storm

-Describe the miracle of calming the storm

-Sing a song about overcoming the storms of life

In pairs, learners are guided to define the term storm

-Guide learners to describe the miracle of calming the storm

-compose and sing a song about overcoming the storms of life

How did they overcome the challenge?

Good News Bible
Songs
Charts
Mentor; Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 50

Written Quizzes Checklists Oral questions

Miracles of Jesus Christ

The miracle of calming the storm
Lessons learnt from the calming of the storm

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

Read the Bible; Nark 4: 35-41
Identify the challenging situation that the disciples were facing.
Narrate the miracle of calming the storm.
Enjoy reading the Bible.

In pairs or individually, learners are guided to read the Bible; Nark 4: 35-41
In pairs or individually, learners are guided to identify the challenging situation that the disciples were facing.
In pairs or individually, learners are guided to narrate the miracle of calming the storm.

What shows that Jesus had power over nature?

Good News Bible
Songs
Charts
Mentor; Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 51
Mentor; Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 52

Written Quizzes Checklists Oral questions

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Challenges faced in day-to-day life

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

Read the story in learner's book 8 page 52
Answer the questions that follow.
Discuss how the challenging situations can be overcomed.
Have a desire to overcomed challenges.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to read the story in learner's book 8 page 52
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to answer the questions that follow.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to discuss how the challenging situations can be overcomed

How did Grace overcome the situation?

Good News Bible
Songs
Charts
Mentor; Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 52-53
Mentor; Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 53

Written Quizzes Checklists Oral questions

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Applying lessons learnt to overcome challenges faced in day-to-day life
Depending on God when confronted with difficulties

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

Compose a song on overcoming the storms of life.
Sing the song on overcoming the storms of life.
Apply lessons learnt to overcome challenges faced in day-to-day life.

In groups, learners are guided to compose a song on overcoming the storms of life.
In groups, learners are guided to sing the song on overcoming the storms of life.

How can you apply the lessons learnt to overcome challenges in their day-to-day life?

Good News Bible
Songs
Charts
Mentor; Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 53-54
Mentor; Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 55

Written Quizzes Checklists Oral questions

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Healing of the paralytic

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
-Define the term paralysis
-Describe the healing of the paralytic
-Draw a chart of a paralytic

-Learners are guided to define the term paralysis
-in pairs learners draw a paralytic
-In pairs learners read Luke 5:17-26

What is the meaning of paralysis?

Good News Bible
Songs
Charts
Mentor; Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 56
Mentor; Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 56-57

Written Quizzes Checklists Oral questions

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Lessons learnt from healing of the paralytic
The Pharisees' opposition to the healing of the paralytic

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

Watch a video clip on the healing of the paralytic.
Write down the story of the healing of the paralytic.
Outline the lessons learnt from healing of the paralytic.
Appreciate the lessons learnt from healing of the paralytic.

In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to watch a video clip on the healing of the paralytic.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to write down the story of the healing of the paralytic.
In groups or in pairs, learners are guided to outline the lessons learnt from healing of the paralytic.

What are the lessons we learn from the healing of the paralytic?

Good News Bible
Songs
Charts
Mentor; Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 58
Mentor; Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 59

Written Quizzes Checklists Oral questions

Miracles of Jesus Christ

Having faith in God when faced with challenges

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

Share an experience or an instance when they prayed to God for help or healing.
Read the Bible, Isaiah 53: 4-5
Meditate on the Bible text.
Appreciate God's power over sickness and disease.

In groups, learners to share an experience or an instance when they prayed to God for help or healing.
In groups, learners to read the Bible, Isaiah 53: 4-5
As a class, learners are guided to mediate on the Bible text

How did faith in God help you when you were faced with the challenges? Why was Jesus beaten, wounded and punished?

Good News Bible
Songs
Charts
Mentor; Christian Religious Education Grade 8 page 59-61

Written Quizzes Checklists Oral questions