Christian Living Today

Courtship and Marriage - Early marriage causes

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

- Explain the meaning of early marriage
- Identify causes of early marriage today
- Desire to avoid early marriage

- Conduct a buzz session on the causes of early marriage today
- Use internet or print resources to elaborate on the causes
- Write points in exercise books
- Present points to the class

Why is courtship important before marriage?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 126)
- Charts
- Digital resources
- Flashcards

- Observation - Oral presentations - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Courtship and Marriage - Early marriage consequences
Courtship and Marriage - Moral values against early marriage

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

- Describe the consequences of early marriage
- Analyze how early marriage affects education and health
- Commit to completing education before marriage

- Discuss the consequences of early marriage in groups
- Identify effects on education, health, and future prospects
- Write points in exercise books
- Present points to the class

Why is courtship important before marriage?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 127)
- Charts
- Digital resources
- Flashcards
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 128)
- Bible (1 Timothy 4:12)

- Observation - Oral presentations - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Courtship and Marriage - Life skills against early marriage

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

- Identify life skills needed to avoid early marriage
- Explain how each life skill helps prevent early marriage
- Desire to develop these life skills

- Discuss life skills needed to avoid early marriage in groups
- Complete a crossword puzzle on life skills
- Explain how each skill helps in avoiding early marriage
- Present findings to the class

Why is courtship important before marriage?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 129)
- Crossword puzzles
- Charts
- Digital resources

- Observation - Puzzle completion - Oral presentations

Christian Living Today

Courtship and Marriage - Meaning of courtship

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

- Explain the meaning of courtship
- Discuss the purpose of courtship before marriage
- Appreciate the importance of courtship

- In groups, debate the meaning of the term 'courtship'
- Discuss different meanings from the debate
- Write a summary of the meaning on flashcards
- Present the meaning to the class

Why is courtship important before marriage?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 130)
- Flashcards
- Charts
- Digital resources

- Observation - Debate assessment - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Courtship and Marriage - Partner qualities
Courtship and Marriage - Pre-marital virtues

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

- Identify qualities to consider when choosing a marriage partner
- Explain the importance of each quality
- Appreciate the need for careful consideration in partner selection

- In pairs, discuss qualities to consider when choosing a marriage partner
- Read 2 Corinthians 6:14-15 and analyze its meaning
- Discuss how the message helps in choosing the right partner
- Write findings in exercise books

Why is courtship important before marriage?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 131)
- Bible (2 Corinthians 6:14-15)
- Charts
- Digital resources
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 132)
- Flashcards

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Courtship and Marriage - Importance of courtship

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

- Explain the importance of courtship before marriage
- Describe how courtship contributes to successful marriages
- Appreciate the value of getting to know a partner before marriage

- Interview a resource person on the meaning of courtship and its importance
- Ask questions on the importance of courtship before marriage
- Prepare PowerPoint slides or write summary notes on a chart
- Present findings to the class

Why is courtship important before marriage?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 133)
- Resource person
- Charts
- Digital resources

- Observation - Interview reports - Presentations

Christian Living Today

Courtship and Marriage - Biblical view of marriage

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

- Explain the biblical teachings on marriage
- Describe marriage as a sacred institution ordained by God
- Appreciate marriage as God's design for family

- Read Hebrews 13:4, Matthew 19:4-6 and write the verses on flashcards
- Discuss the biblical teachings on marriage
- Identify key principles about marriage from these passages
- Present findings to the class

Why is courtship important before marriage?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 134)
- Bible (Hebrews 13:4, Matthew 19:4-6)
- Flashcards
- Charts

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Courtship and Marriage - Pre-marital counseling

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

- Explain the meaning and purpose of pre-marital counseling
- Describe the role of the church in pre-marital counseling
- Appreciate the importance of guidance before marriage

- Discuss the meaning of pre-marital counseling
- In groups, discuss the role of the church in pre-marital counseling
- Write points from the discussion in exercise books
- Present findings to the class

Why is courtship important before marriage?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 135)
- Charts
- Digital resources
- Resource person

- Observation - Oral presentations - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Courtship and Marriage - Debate on courtship
Responsible Parenthood - Biblical teachings

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

- Participate in a debate on the importance of courtship
- Articulate reasons for or against courtship before marriage
- Draw conclusions from debate arguments

- Prepare to debate the motion 'Courtship is important before marriage'
- Choose proposers and opposers
- Select a speaker to moderate the motion
- Debate the motion and identify lessons learned

Why is courtship important before marriage?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 136)
- Debate notes
- Charts
- Digital resources
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 139)
- Bible (Exodus 20:12, Deuteronomy 11:18-21, Psalms 103:13, Proverbs 15:20, Proverbs 22:6, Colossians 3:21)

- Observation - Debate assessment - Oral presentations

Christian Living Today

Responsible Parenthood - Irresponsible parenting

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

- Explain the meaning of irresponsible parenting
- Identify causes of irresponsible parenting today
- Desire to practice responsible parenting in future

- Discuss the meaning of irresponsible parenting in pairs
- In groups, discuss the causes of irresponsible parenting
- Write the causes discussed on a poster
- Present findings to the class

How is responsible parenting achieved?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 141)
- Posters
- Flashcards
- Digital resources

- Observation - Poster assessment - Oral presentations

Christian Living Today

Responsible Parenthood - Avoiding unplanned families

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

- Explain the meaning of unplanned families
- Identify ways of avoiding unplanned families
- Desire to plan properly for family formation

- Brainstorm on ways of avoiding unplanned families
- Write points on a chart
- Present points to the class
- Discuss additional ways of avoiding unplanned families

How is responsible parenting achieved?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 142)
- Charts
- Digital resources
- Flashcards

- Observation - Chart assessment - Oral presentations

Christian Living Today

Responsible Parenthood - Moral values for planned families
Responsible Parenthood - Shaping character

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

- Identify moral values needed to avoid unplanned marriages
- Explain how each value helps in avoiding unplanned families
- Appreciate the importance of moral values in family planning

- Conduct a buzz session on moral values needed to avoid unplanned marriages
- List the values on flashcards
- Explain how each value helps avoid unplanned families
- Present findings to the class

How is responsible parenting achieved?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 143)
- Flashcards
- Charts
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral presentations - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Responsible Parenthood - Instilling moral values

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

- Discuss the role of parents in instilling moral values
- Explain ways parents can model good values for children
- Appreciate the importance of parental example in value formation

- Debate the role of parents in instilling good moral values in children
- Note key points from the debate
- Present the points to the class
- Discuss ways parents can effectively model values

How is responsible parenting achieved?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 144)
- Debate notes
- Charts
- Digital resources

- Observation - Debate assessment - Oral presentations

Christian Living Today

Responsible Parenthood - Good parenting drama

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

- Explain the meaning of good parenting
- Demonstrate good parenting through dramatic presentation
- Appreciate biblical principles of parenting

- Discuss the meaning of good parenting
- Prepare drama on good parenting with specific scenarios
- Assign roles ensuring gender balance
- Stage the drama and get feedback
- Write a report on the experience

How is responsible parenting achieved?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 145)
- Drama costumes
- Props
- Digital resources

- Observation - Drama assessment - Report assessment

Christian Living Today

Leisure - Forms of leisure

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

- Explain the meaning of leisure
- Identify different forms of leisure today
- Appreciate the importance of leisure in life

- Share experiences on how learners spend free time at home or school
- Brainstorm on the different forms of leisure
- Identify different forms of leisure today
- Write points in exercise books

Why do youths misuse leisure today?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 147)
- Flashcards
- Charts
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral presentations - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Leisure - Active and passive leisure
Leisure - Biblical view on idleness

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

- Distinguish between active and passive leisure
- Give examples of both forms of leisure
- Explain the importance of balancing both forms

- Discuss the two forms of leisure: active and passive
- Identify examples of each form
- Discuss the importance of balancing both forms
- Write points in exercise books

Why do youths misuse leisure today?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 148)
- Charts
- Digital resources
- Flashcards
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 149)
- Bible (1 Timothy 5:13, Ecclesiastes 10:18, Proverbs 19:15)

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Leisure - Youth misuse of leisure

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

- Identify ways youths misuse leisure today
- Explain the causes of misuse of leisure
- Desire to use leisure time constructively

- In groups, discuss why and how youth misuse leisure today
- Identify specific examples of leisure misuse
- Discuss the reasons behind these behaviors
- Present findings to the class

Why do youths misuse leisure today?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 150)
- Charts
- Digital resources
- Flashcards

- Observation - Group presentations - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Leisure - Alcohol and substance effects

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

- Explain the meaning of alcohol and drugs
- Describe effects of alcohol and drug use on an individual
- Decide to avoid alcohol and drug use

- Search for the meaning of alcohol and drugs
- Discuss the effects of alcohol, drug and substance use on an individual
- Make notes or prepare PowerPoint slides
- Present findings to the class

Why do youths misuse leisure today?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 151)
- Charts
- Digital resources
- Resource materials

- Observation - Oral presentations - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Leisure - Moral values against substance use
Leisure - Life skills against substance use

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

- Identify Christian moral values that help avoid alcohol and drug use
- Explain how to utilize these values
- Appreciate the protection these values provide

- Identify Christian moral values needed to avoid alcohol, drug and substance use
- Discuss how to utilize the moral values
- Write points on a chart
- Present findings to the class

Why do youths misuse leisure today?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 152)
- Charts
- Digital resources
- Flashcards
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 153)

- Observation - Chart assessment - Oral presentations

Christian Living Today

Leisure - Debate on idleness

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

- Participate in a debate on idleness
- Articulate arguments for or against the motion
- Draw conclusions on the dangers of idleness

- Prepare to debate the motion 'An idle mind is the devil's workshop'
- Choose proposers and opposers
- Debate the motion
- Summarize lessons learnt from the debate

Why do youths misuse leisure today?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 154)
- Debate notes
- Charts
- Digital resources

- Observation - Debate assessment - Oral presentations

Christian Living Today

Wealth, Money and Poverty - Christian teachings

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

- Explain the meaning of wealth, money and poverty
- Identify Christian teachings on wealth and money
- Appreciate biblical perspective on material possessions

- Interpret pictures related to wealth, money and poverty
- Search for the meaning of wealth, money and poverty
- Read Deuteronomy 8:18, Ecclesiastes 5:10-19, Proverbs 15:27, Matthew 6:24-27
- Discuss the teachings and make notes

Which vices are associated with love for money?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 155)
- Bible (Deuteronomy 8:18, Ecclesiastes 5:10-19, Proverbs 15:27, Matthew 6:24-27)
- Charts
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Wealth, Money and Poverty - Christian view on poverty

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

- Identify Christian views on poverty
- Explain biblical teachings on helping the poor
- Develop empathy for those in poverty

- Read Proverbs 14:23, 31:8-9, Luke 3:11, Luke 4:18 on Christian views of poverty
- Discuss the biblical approach to poverty
- Make a presentation using charts or digital devices
- Present findings to the class

Which vices are associated with love for money?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 157)
- Bible (Proverbs 14:23, 31:8-9, Luke 3:11, Luke 4:18)
- Charts
- Digital resources

- Observation - Presentations - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Wealth, Money and Poverty - Love of money
Wealth, Money and Poverty - Kingdom hindrance

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

- Explain the meaning of 'love of money'
- Identify practices that portray love of money
- Desire to develop a balanced attitude towards money

- Discuss the meaning of 'love of money' in pairs
- Identify practices that portray love of money among Christians
- Write points in exercise books
- Present findings to the class

Which vices are associated with love for money?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 158)
- Charts
- Digital resources
- Flashcards
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 159)
- Bible (Matthew 6:19-21, Luke 9:25, Luke 12:13-21)

- Observation - Oral presentations - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Wealth, Money and Poverty - Vices from love of money

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

- Identify vices associated with love of money
- Explain how these vices damage individuals and society
- Desire to maintain integrity in financial matters

- Present vices associated with love of money on flashcards
- Discuss additional vices related to love of money
- Explain how these vices harm individuals and communities
- Write findings in exercise books

Which vices are associated with love for money?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 160)
- Flashcards
- Charts
- Digital resources

- Observation - Oral questions - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Wealth, Money and Poverty - Causes of poverty

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

- Identify causes of poverty in society today
- Analyze how these factors contribute to poverty
- Show concern for addressing poverty issues

- Search for information on causes of poverty
- In groups, discuss various causes of poverty
- Write findings in exercise books
- Present findings to the class

Which vices are associated with love for money?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 161)
- Resource materials
- Charts
- Digital resources

- Observation - Group presentations - Written assignments

Christian Living Today

Wealth, Money and Poverty - Remedies for poverty
Wealth, Money and Poverty - Ethical acquisition

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

- Identify remedies for poverty in society
- Explain various approaches to poverty alleviation
- Desire to contribute to poverty reduction

- Conduct project work identifying areas in the school locality where people lack basic needs
- Find out what can be done to alleviate poverty in these areas
- Write a report on findings
- Present the report to the class

Which vices are associated with love for money?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 162)
- Resource materials
- Charts
- Digital resources
- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 163)

- Observation - Project reports - Oral presentations

Christian Living Today

Wealth, Money and Poverty - Integrity in wealth

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

- Explain the meaning of integrity
- Describe the importance of integrity in acquiring wealth
- Desire to maintain integrity in financial dealings

- Brainstorm on the importance of integrity in acquiring wealth
- Discuss values that would enhance credible acquisition of wealth
- Discuss how to apply these values in business ventures
- Write values on a chart

Why is integrity important in terms of money and wealth?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 164)
- Charts
- Digital resources
- Flashcards

- Observation - Chart assessment - Oral presentations

Christian Living Today

Wealth, Money and Poverty - Credible business

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

- Identify business ideas suitable for youth
- Start and maintain a simple business
- Value honesty and accountability in business

- In groups, brainstorm and develop business ideas
- Start a simple business venture
- Write and keep a journal on the progress of the business
- Share progress with teacher/parent/guardian

Why is integrity important in terms of money and wealth?

- KLB Top Scholar (pg. 165)
- Business journals
- Charts
- Digital resources

- Observation - Journal assessment - Business evaluation