Specific Learning Outcomes

 By the end of the sub-theme the learner  should be able to:

1. name the Bible as a Holy book used by Christians for spiritual growth,
2. sing simple songs on the Bible as a Holy book of God to be respected,
3. respect the Bible as a Holy book for their spiritual growth.
4. appreciate the Bible as a Holy Book in his/her  daily  life for spiritual growth.

Suggested Learning Experiences

•  Learners are guided to identify the Bible in realia and in pictures form
• Learners are guided to recognize the

Bible as a Holy book (Matthew 24:35)

• Learners sing songs on the Bible as a Holy book for example, the song, “read your Bible, pray every day”
• Learners are guided to observe and colour drawn pictures of the Bible
• In small groups, learners are guided to demonstrate how to handle the bible with care and respect
• Learners are shown pictures  of children reading the bible (2Timothy 3:16)

 Key Inquiry Questions

1. What is a Bible?
2. At what time do you read the Bible?
3. Why is the Bible called a Holy book?
4. How should we handle the Bible?

 Core Competences to be developed:

Communication and Collaboration – Learners will participate in different groups communicating, singing songs and colouring the Bible to enhance their understanding of the Bible as a Holy book.

Learning to learn-By observing the Bible, Bible pictures, watch audio visual pictures and colouring drawn pictures, the learners will develop the skill of inquiry.

Link to PCIs: 

Life skills Education: Critical thinking, Effective , self-esteem, decision making, communication and Assertiveness.

Citizenship: Bible is read by all Christians to promote unity

Link to other learning subjects: Language and psychomotor activities.

Suggested non formal activity to support learning: Learners to be guided to organize themselves in small groups outside the classroom during assembly or a school function within the school compound to sing songs in praise of the Bible as a Holy book.  

Suggested learning resource:

Good News Bible, pictures,  digital devices e.g Audio visual, flash cards, charts, picture books, hand books

Link to Values: Love, Responsibility, integrity and respect  

Suggested Community Service Learning activities: Pay a visit to a nearby church and have the priest/pastor tell them more about the Bible   

Suggested assessment: Oral question, portfolio and observation. Check list

 Suggested Assessment Rubrics

Exceeds expectation

• Learner is able to identify the bible in realia and in pictures
• Learner understands the Bible as a Holy book 
• Learner is able to sing songs on the Bible as a Holy book 
• Learner is able observe and colour drawn pictures of the Bible. 
• Learner is able to demonstrate how to handle the bible with care and respect
• Learner is able to appreciate the

Bible as a Holy book

Meets Expectation

• Learner is able to identify the bible in realia and in pictures
• Learner understands the Bible as a Holy book 
• Learner is able to sing songs on the Bible as a Holy book 
• Learner is able observe and colour drawn pictures of the Bible. 
• Learner is able to demonstrate how to handle the bible with care and respect

Approaches expectation

• Learner is able to identify the bible in realia and in pictures
• Learner understands the Bible as a Holy book 
• Learner is able to sing songs on the Bible as a Holy book  

Below expectation

• Learner is able to identify the bible in realia and in pictures
• Learner understands the Bible as a Holy book