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Bullying - Effects of bullying on individuals and families

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

- Analyze effects of bullying on individuals and families
- Share experiences of being bullied and its negative effects
- Understand why bullying is unacceptable in school and community

- Share experiences of when they were bullied and negative effects
- Discuss what negative effect bullying had on them
- Analyze consequences like low self-esteem, poor academic performance
- Understand effects on families like stress, medical costs, family conflicts
- Discuss why bullying is unacceptable in school or community

How does bullying affect individuals and their families?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 113
- Experience sharing
- Charts/posters
- Case studies

- Experience sharing - Group discussions - Written reflections - Oral questions

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Bullying - Biblical teachings on peaceful coexistence

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

- Read and analyze Bible texts about peaceful relationships
- Identify biblical values for harmonious living
- Apply biblical teachings to prevent bullying

- Read Bible texts: Matthew 5:11-12, Romans 12:18-20, 1 John 3:15, 1 Peter 3:8
- Read Romans 14:19, Proverbs 22:10 and identify lessons
- Identify values mentioned in Bible texts like love, peace, forgiveness
- Explain values that help live harmoniously at home, school and community
- Discuss how biblical teachings can prevent bullying

How can biblical teachings help us live peacefully with others?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 114
- Good News Bible
- Charts/flashcards
- Exercise books

- Bible study - Value identification - Group discussions - Written assignments

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Bullying - Values needed for peaceful coexistence

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

- Discuss values needed to coexist peacefully at home, school and community
- Use values like peace, love, perseverance, humility to construct sentences
- Brainstorm on ways to report bullying

- Use words like peace, love, perseverance, humility, respect, fairness to construct sentences
- Write down other values needed to coexist peacefully
- In pairs discuss ways and whom to report to in case of bullying
- Brainstorm on values needed to coexist peacefully with people
- Practice applying values in daily interactions

What values do you need to coexist peacefully with others?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 115
- Word cards
- Charts/posters
- Exercise books

- Sentence construction - Value application - Pair discussions - Written exercises

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Bullying - Values needed for peaceful coexistence

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

- Discuss values needed to coexist peacefully at home, school and community
- Use values like peace, love, perseverance, humility to construct sentences
- Brainstorm on ways to report bullying

- Use words like peace, love, perseverance, humility, respect, fairness to construct sentences
- Write down other values needed to coexist peacefully
- In pairs discuss ways and whom to report to in case of bullying
- Brainstorm on values needed to coexist peacefully with people
- Practice applying values in daily interactions

What values do you need to coexist peacefully with others?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 115
- Word cards
- Charts/posters
- Exercise books

- Sentence construction - Value application - Pair discussions - Written exercises

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Bullying - Modeling the value of love in interactions with others

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

- Model the value of love in interactions with others
- Explain how to practice love when interacting with schoolmates
- Compose a song on 'love for others'

- Explain how to model the value of love in daily life
- Discuss how to practice and apply the value of love with schoolmates
- Explain why love is important when interacting with other people
- Compose a song on 'love for others'
- Select suitable tune and sing the song in class

How can you demonstrate love in your interactions with others?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 116
- Song composition materials
- Musical instruments
- Charts/posters

- Song composition - Performance assessment - Value demonstration - Peer evaluation

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Work, Talents and Abilities - Identifying God-given talents, gifts and abilities

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

- Define talents, gifts and abilities
- Identify their God-given talents, gifts and abilities
- Understand that all talents come from God

- Brainstorm on what they enjoy doing at home, school and community
- Read what Emma, Ruth and other learners say about their talents
- Share what they enjoy doing at home, school and community
- Learn definitions of talent, gifts and abilities
- Identify ways to discover their talents

How do you discover your talents, gifts and abilities?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 118
- Experience sharing
- Charts/posters
- Good News Bible

- Question and answers - Rating scales - Anecdotal records - Journals

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Work, Talents and Abilities - Taking part in activities to nurture talents

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

- Take part in different activities to nurture talents at home, school and community
- Showcase their talents, gifts and abilities
- Read and understand Bible texts about gifts from God

- Showcase talents and abilities through role-play, singing, dancing, drawing
- Read the story of John, the talented artist
- Identify activities John does at home, school and community to nurture his talent
- Read Bible texts: James 1:17, Romans 11:29
- Take part in activities like drama, music festivals, sports to nurture talents

How do you nurture your talents at home, school and in the community?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 120
- Good News Bible
- Performance materials
- Charts/posters

- Checklists - Authentic tasks - Performance assessment - Bible study

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Work, Talents and Abilities - Lessons from the parable of talents

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

- Read and analyze the parable of talents (Matthew 25:14-30)
- Apply lessons learnt from the parable of talents in day-to-day life
- Identify values and life skills from the parable

- Define what a parable is
- Read Matthew 25:14-30 and make notes on the parable
- Read the story of the three servants and their gold coins
- Identify values and life skills the first and second servants applied
- Discuss lessons learnt from the parable of talents

What lessons can you learn from the parable of talents?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 121
- Good News Bible (Matthew 25:14-30)
- Story illustrations
- Charts/posters

- Bible study - Story analysis - Group presentations - Written assignments

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Work, Talents and Abilities - Originating income-generating enterprises

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

- Brainstorm income-generating ideas suitable for young people
- Originate an income-generating enterprise to enhance financial literacy
- Consider factors like skills, resources, time and practicability

- Discuss income-generating ideas they can invest in as young people
- Consider factors like skills required, resources, time and practicability
- Read about Grade 8 learners' projects: making cakes, rearing rabbits, growing vegetables
- Write down income-generating ideas on charts
- Discuss ideas with teacher for guidance

What income-generating activities can you engage in to develop financial literacy?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 123
- Project planning materials
- Charts/posters
- Case studies

- Project planning - Group discussions - Idea presentations - Written proposals

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Leisure - Meaning of leisure and ways of using free time

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

- Define leisure and understand its importance
- Outline ways in which they use their free time
- Distinguish between active and passive leisure

- Recite poem about enjoying free time
- Identify activities Brian, Mercy, Trizah, Mukami, Dennis and Olive do in their free time
- Define leisure as time free from work or normal duties
- Learn about active leisure (whole body involved) and passive leisure (minimal physical activity)
- Discuss things they do after school and after finishing chores

How do you use your free time?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 127
- Poems
- Pictures/photographs
- Charts/posters

- Questionnaires - Observation - Checklists - Journals

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Leisure - Meaning of leisure and ways of using free time

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

- Define leisure and understand its importance
- Outline ways in which they use their free time
- Distinguish between active and passive leisure

- Recite poem about enjoying free time
- Identify activities Brian, Mercy, Trizah, Mukami, Dennis and Olive do in their free time
- Define leisure as time free from work or normal duties
- Learn about active leisure (whole body involved) and passive leisure (minimal physical activity)
- Discuss things they do after school and after finishing chores

How do you use your free time?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 127
- Poems
- Pictures/photographs
- Charts/posters

- Questionnaires - Observation - Checklists - Journals

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Leisure - Reasons for misuse of leisure and consequences

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

- Identify reasons that lead to misuse of leisure among youths
- Analyze the consequences of misusing leisure time
- Understand negative effects of misusing leisure on individuals and families

- Discuss how some youth misuse leisure today
- Read about ways youth misuse leisure: excessive phone use, gambling, alcohol abuse
- Read the story of Kamara and how he misused his leisure time
- Identify consequences like poor academic performance, legal problems, health issues
- Use flashcards to brainstorm negative results of misusing leisure

What are the consequences of misusing leisure time?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 129
- Case studies
- Flashcards
- Audio-visual resources

- Project work - Anecdotal records - Story analysis - Group discussions

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Leisure - Biblical teachings on leisure and constructive use of free time

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

- Read and analyze Bible texts about rest and leisure
- Examine ways of using leisure time constructively
- Understand that God initiated the concept of rest

- Read Bible texts: Exodus 20:11, 1 Corinthians 10:23, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Philippians 4:8
- Write lessons learnt from Bible texts about rest and leisure
- Understand that God blessed the Sabbath day
- Learn that not everything is good and helpful during leisure
- Fill minds with things that are good, true, noble, right and pure

What does the Bible teach us about rest and leisure?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 131
- Good News Bible
- Flashcards
- Charts/posters

- Bible study - Written reflections - Group discussions - Authentic tasks

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Leisure - Applying lessons learnt by using leisure time responsibly

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

- Identify positive ways of using leisure time
- Discuss values and life skills needed for appropriate leisure use
- Apply lessons learnt by using leisure time responsibly

- Examine constructive ways of using free time
- Learn positive ways like reading Bible, watching Christian movies, cooking, sports
- Design posters showing positive ways of using leisure time
- Discuss values like integrity, honesty, respect and life skills like self-esteem, decision making
- Read what Martha says about applying lessons on responsible leisure use

How can you apply lessons learnt to use your leisure time responsibly?

- Mentor CRE Learner's Book pg. 132
- Charts/posters
- Design materials
- Audio-visual resources

- Poster design - Value application - Presentations - Self-reflection