Class: Primary 6
Term: First Term
Week: 2
Age: 11 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Yoruba
Curriculum Theme: Nigerian Languages
Previous Lesson: Asa, Agboye Iwa Omoluabi and Ojuse Re.
Topic: ÀKÀYÉ
Subject Matter: Ìwé àṣàyàn, Oríṣiríṣi àkàyé tí ó dá lé ìṣèlè àwùjọ, Òwe tí ó jẹyọ nínú àkàyé, Àkànlò èdè tí a ṣàmúlò nínú àkàyé

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:

Identify different types of comprehension passages based on societal events.
Mention proverbs used in a given Yoruba comprehension passage.
Identify idioms used in a given Yoruba comprehension passage.

Affective Domain:

Listen attentively to a Yoruba comprehension passage.
Appreciate the use of proverbs and idioms in the Yoruba language.

Psychomotor Domain:

Write down identified proverbs and idioms from a passage.
Read a selected Yoruba passage with correct pronunciation.

Participate actively in class discussions about the passage.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9 Years Basic Education Curriculum for Primary Schools.
State Unified Scheme of Work for Primary 6.
Yoruba Fun Ile-Eko Alakobere (Primary) 6.
https://www.yorubastudy.com

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Ìwé àṣàyàn (Selected Passage/Textbook)
Ayoka kika (Reading text)
Kaadi òwe (Proverb cards)
Pátákó ìkòwé (Writing board)

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils to understand written Yoruba texts and to develop their reading comprehension skills. It enables them to identify and appreciate cultural elements like proverbs and idioms within a passage, which is important for deeper understanding and communication in their native language.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils should be able to read simple Yoruba sentences and understand basic Yoruba vocabulary.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

ÀKÀYÉ (COMPREHENSION)

Kí ni Àkàyé?

Àkàyé ni ìdádúró àti ìlóye ohun tí a ti kà tabí tí a ti gbọ́. Ó ní ṣe pẹ̀lú agbára láti mọ̀ àwọn àròjinlẹ̀ àti ìtumọ̀ inú ìwé tabí ọ̀rọ̀.

Oríṣiríṣi Àkàyé tí ó dá lé Ìṣèlè Àwùjọ

Àwọn oríṣiríṣi àkàyé tí ó dá lé ìṣèlè àwùjọ ni àwọn wọ̀nyí:

Ìtàn Àròsò: Àwọn ìtàn àgbáyé tí a fi ń kọ́ni ní ìwà.
Ìtàn Ìṣèlẹ̀: Àwọn ìtàn tí ó sọ nípa àwọn ìṣèlẹ̀ gidi tí ó ti ṣẹlẹ̀.
Àlàyé Ìṣèlẹ̀ Òde Òní: Àwọn àlàyé nípa ohun tí ń ṣẹlẹ̀ ní àwùjọ lọ́wọ́lọ́wọ́.
Ìsàfihun Àṣà àti Ìṣe: Àwọn àkàyé tí ń ṣàfihun àwọn àṣà àti ìṣe àwùjọ.

Òwe (Proverbs)

Òwe ni ọ̀rọ̀ ìjinà tí àwọn àgbà máa ń lò láti fi kọ́ni ní ìwà tabá fi fi wọ ọ̀rọ̀ lọ́nù.

Àwọn àpẹrẹ òwe tí ó lè jẹyọ nínú àkàyé:

“Àgbàlagbà ò sí nílùú, ilẹ̀ gbàrà.” (If there are no elders in the town, the land becomes bare – meaning, without guidance, things fall apart.)
“Ìṣẹ́jú kan ṣóṣo ní ó kù, àwọn àkùkọ tí ń kọ.” (Only one minute is left, and the cocks are crowing – meaning, things are urgent.)

Àkànlò Èdè (Idioms)

Àkànlò èdè ní ọ̀rọ̀ tí ìtumọ̀ rẹ̀ yatò sí ìtumọ̀ gbánga àwọn ọ̀rọ̀ tí ó para pọ̀.

Àwọn àpẹrẹ àkànlò èdè tí ó lè jẹyọ nínú àkàyé:

“Jẹ ojú” (To eat eye) – Ìtumọ̀: Láti ń gbọ́ran tabí láti ń fi ọwọ̀ fún ènìyàn. (Meaning: To be obedient or to respect someone.)
“Fi gbogbo ára sí i” (To put all body into it) – Ìtumọ̀: Láti ṣe nkan pẹ̀lú ìfúnra. (Meaning: To do something diligently/with full effort.)

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Lecture, Demonstration, Question and Answer, Visual Aids

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Set Induction

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and reviews the previous lesson. The teacher then introduces the new topic, ÀKÀYÉ (Comprehension), by asking pupils if they have ever read a story and understood it.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to the greetings and questions. They share their experiences with reading stories.

Learning Point: Pupils are prepared for the new lesson and connect it to their prior knowledge.

Step 2: Presentation of Passage

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Reading/Demonstration

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher reads a pre-selected Yoruba passage (ìwé àṣàyàn/ayoka kika) clearly and with appropriate intonation. The teacher encourages pupils to listen carefully.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively to the teacher reading the passage.

Learning Point: Pupils are exposed to the comprehension passage and practice listening skills.

Step 3: Explanation of Àkàyé

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Definition

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains what Àkàyé (Comprehension) means in Yoruba, emphasizing understanding and interpreting a text. The teacher writes the definition on the board.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and copy the definition of Àkàyé from the board.

Learning Point: Pupils understand the meaning of Àkàyé.

Step 4: Discussion of Types of Àkàyé

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Discussion/Exposition

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher discusses different types of comprehension passages based on societal events, such as Ìtàn Àròsò, Ìtàn Ìṣèlẹ̀, Àlàyé Ìṣèlẹ̀ Òde Òní, and Ìsàfihun Àṣà àti Ìṣe. The teacher asks pupils if they can name any types they know.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, contribute by naming types of passages they know, and copy the points from the board.

Learning Point: Pupils learn about various categories of Yoruba comprehension passages.

Step 5: Identification of Òwe

Time: 6 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Discovery/Questioning

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils to identify any Òwe (proverbs) that might be present in the passage read earlier. The teacher explains the meaning of any identified proverbs and gives additional examples using proverb cards.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils identify proverbs in the passage, discuss their meanings, and copy them from the board.

Learning Point: Pupils learn to identify and understand Yoruba proverbs within a text.

Step 6: Identification of Àkànlò Èdè

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Discovery/Explanation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils to identify any Àkànlò Èdè (idioms) in the passage. The teacher explains the figurative meaning of the idioms and provides further examples.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils identify idioms in the passage, discuss their meanings, and copy them from the board.

Learning Point: Pupils learn to identify and understand Yoruba idioms within a text.

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:

Kí ni Àkàyé? (What is Comprehension?)
Ménuba oríṣiríṣi àkàyé méjì tí ó dá lé ìṣèlè àwùjọ. (Mention two types of comprehension passages based on societal events.)
Ṣàlàyé kí ni Òwe. (Explain what a proverb is.)
Fun mi ní àpẹrẹ àkànlò èdè kan. (Give me one example of an idiom.)

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes

Teaching Skill: Summarization/Assignment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarizes the key points of the lesson on Àkàyé, Òwe, and Àkànlò Èdè. The teacher then gives an assignment for pupils to find two more proverbs and two idioms and write their meanings.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the summary and copy the assignment.

Learning Point: Pupils consolidate their learning and are given tasks for independent practice.

Lesson Keywords

Àkàyé – Comprehension
Òwe – Proverbs
Àkànlò Èdè – Idioms
Ìwé àṣàyàn – Selected Passage
Ìṣèlè àwùjọ – Societal Events

Differentiation

For pupils who are struggling, the teacher will provide simpler passages and more direct guidance in identifying proverbs and idioms. Advanced learners will be challenged to create sentences using the identified proverbs and idioms or to analyze more complex passages.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

It is important to select a Yoruba comprehension passage that is appropriate for the Primary 6 level and contains clear examples of proverbs and idioms. Emphasize clear pronunciation and intonation when reading the passage. Encourage pupils to actively participate and ask questions to ensure better understanding of the cultural nuances in Yoruba language.

Akaye, Iwe Asayan, Owe and Akanlo Ede for Primary 6

Specific Objectives

Cognitive Domain:

Affective Domain:

Psychomotor Domain:

Reference Materials

Instructional Materials

Rationale for the Lesson

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Lesson Content/Board Summary

ÀKÀYÉ (COMPREHENSION)

Kí ni Àkàyé?

Oríṣiríṣi Àkàyé tí ó dá lé Ìṣèlè Àwùjọ

Òwe (Proverbs)

Àkànlò Èdè (Idioms)

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Step 2: Presentation of Passage

Step 3: Explanation of Àkàyé

Step 4: Discussion of Types of Àkàyé

Step 5: Identification of Òwe

Step 6: Identification of Àkànlò Èdè

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Step 8: Conclusion

Lesson Keywords

Differentiation

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Royal Alikor

Specific Objectives

Cognitive Domain:

Affective Domain:

Psychomotor Domain:

Social Domain:

Reference Materials

Instructional Materials

Rationale for the Lesson

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Lesson Content/Board Summary

ÀKÀYÉ (COMPREHENSION)

Kí ni Àkàyé?

Oríṣiríṣi Àkàyé tí ó dá lé Ìṣèlè Àwùjọ

Òwe (Proverbs)

Àkànlò Èdè (Idioms)

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Step 2: Presentation of Passage

Step 3: Explanation of Àkàyé

Step 4: Discussion of Types of Àkàyé

Step 5: Identification of Òwe

Step 6: Identification of Àkànlò Èdè

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Step 8: Conclusion

Lesson Keywords

Differentiation

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Royal Alikor