Specific Learning Outcomes
By the end of the sub-theme the learner should be able to:
- narrate the story on the birth of
Jesus our saviour
- name the parents of Jesus Christ
- name the place of Jesus’ birth
- role play the birth of Jesus
Christ
- demonstrate the visit by the shepherds through role playing to signify God’s love.
- colour the drawn pictures of Baby Jesus and His parents at the Manger
- appreciate the birth of Jesus as the saviour of mankind
Suggested Learning Experiences
- Learners to listen to the story about the birth of Jesus Christ
(Luke 2:1-7) (Isaiah 9:6)
- In groups learners narrate the story on the birth of Jesus Christ.
- learners to role play the birth of Jesus
- Learners are led to move around the classroom to observe the displayed pictures of the birth of Jesus Christ, his birth place and parents
- Learners view video clip on the birth of Jesus
- Learners colour drawn pictures of baby Jesus, and his parents at the manger. (Luke 2:1-7)
Key Inquiry Questions
- When is your birthday
- How do you
celebrate your birthday?
- Where was Jesus Christ born?
Jesus Christ born?
- Who are the parents of Jesus ?
- Which town was Jesus
Christ born?
Core competencies to be developed:
Communication and Collaboration: The learners will role play while talking, singing, dancing and telling simple stories on how Jesus was born.
Citizenship: Patriotism, unity as they identify their birthplace
Learning to learn: Learners will demonstrate understanding of the birth of Jesus Christ.
Self-Efficacy: Knowing and appreciating their birthday just as Jesus was born
Digital literacy: Learners view video clip on the birth of Jesus
Link to PCIs:
Life Skills Education: self- awareness, self- esteem, assertiveness
Links to other subjects: Environmental and language activities, Psychomotor
Suggested non formal activity to support learning: Learners will pay a visit to a nearest church to learn more about the story of the birth of Jesus Christ,
Suggested learning resources:
Good News Bible, plasticine/any modeling materials for-example clay, Pictures, Digital devices e.g Audio visual, Flash cards, charts, picture books, hand books, books, Small baskets, Flash cards
Link to values: Love and concern, Humility, Sharing, responsibility and respect
Suggested Community Learning activities: In groups learners will be led to visit a nearby animal farm to observe and understand how a manger looks like, where Baby Jesus Christ was laid after birth.
Suggested assessment: Oral questions, group work and observations.
Suggested Assessment Rubrics
Exceeds Expectation
- Learner is able to tell to the story on the birth of Jesus Christ
- Learner is able to role play the birth of Jesus
- Learner is able to observe the displayed pictures of the birth of Jesus Christ, his birth place and parents
- Learner is able to colour drawn pictures of baby Jesus, and his parents at the manger
- Appreciate the birth of Jesus as the saviour of mankind
Meets Expectation
- Learner is able to tell to the story on the birth of Jesus Christ
- Learner is able to role play the birth of Jesus
- Learner is able to observe the displayed pictures of the birth of Jesus Christ, his birth place and parents
- Learner is able to colour drawn pictures of baby Jesus, and his parents at the manger
Approaches Expectation
- Learner is able to tell to the story on the birth of Jesus Christ
- Learner is able to role play the birth of Jesus
- Learner is able to observe the displayed pictures of the birth of Jesus Christ, his birth place
and parents
Below Expectation
• Learner is able to tell to the story on the birth
of Jesus Christ