Class: Primary 5
Term: 3rd Term
Week: 4
Age: 10 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Yoruba
Curriculum Theme: Nigerian Languages
Previous Lesson: Gbolohun, Gbolohun Alabode and Oro Ise Inu Re.
Topic: ÀPÈKỌ
Subject Matter: Àpèkọ ẹléyọ òrò, Àkojopo òrò láti inú ìwé àṣàyàn, Ìtúmò òrò kòòkan, Lilo òrò nínú gbólóhùn, Àpẹẹrẹ gbólóhùn pẹ̀lú òrò tuntun

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:

Identify new words from a selected text.
State the meaning of new Yoruba words.
Construct simple sentences using new Yoruba words.

Affective Domain:

Show interest in learning new Yoruba vocabulary.
Appreciate the importance of expanding their Yoruba word bank.

Psychomotor Domain:

Write down new words and their meanings correctly.
Formulate and write sentences using the newly learned words.

Participate actively in class discussions about word meanings and usage.
Collaborate with peers to form sentences.

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 5 Yoruba
Àkọ́mọlédè Yorùbá fun Àwọn Ilé-ẹ̀kọ́ Alákọ̀ọ́bẹ̀rẹ̀ (Primary 5)
https://www.education.gov.ng
https://www.waeconline.org.ng

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Àṣàyàn ìwé (selected text/story book)
Kaadí òrò tuntun (new word cards)
Ìwé ìtúmò òrò (dictionary)
Pátákó ìkòwé (whiteboard/chalkboard)
Àṣà (Culture) charts

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils to increase their Yoruba vocabulary. Learning new words enables them to understand and express themselves better in Yoruba, both in school and in their daily interactions.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils are familiar with basic Yoruba words, simple sentence structures, and can read short Yoruba texts.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

ÀPÈKỌ (VOCABULARY)

Àpèkọ ẹléyọ òrò (Single Word Vocabulary)

Àpèkọ ẹléyọ òrò nípa títí àwọn òrò tuntun kún ìtumò àti lilo òrò lọ́wọ́ wa. Ó ṣe kókó fuń kí a lè sọ̀rọ̀ dáadaa nínú èdè Yorùbá.

Àkojopo òrò láti inú ìwé àṣàyàn (Collection of Words from Selected Text)

Èyí ni títí àwọn òrò tí kò yéni jáde láti inú ìwé kikà kan. Ó ṣe kókó kí a lè ní ìtumò pipé tí a bá ń ka ìwé.

Àwọn ìgbàrádé fuń àkojopo òrò:

Ka ìwé náà dáadaa.
Sàmì sí àwọn òrò tí kò yéni.
Kọ àwọn òrò náà sínú ìwé.

Ìtúmò òrò kòòkan (Meaning of Each Word)

Lẹ́yìn tí a bá ti kó àwọn òrò jáde, a gbọ́dọ̀ wa ìtumò wọn. A lè lo ìwé ìtúmò òrò (dictionary) tàbí kí a béèrè lọ́wọ́ olùkó.

Àwọn àpẹẹrẹ òrò àti ìtumò wọn:

Àgbàlá – Ìtàkó ilé, àyè tí ó wà lárín àwọn ilé. (Compound/Yard)
Ìdámù – Ìṣoro, àbùdá kan tí ó lè fa àrùn. (Problem/Trouble)
Òṣìṣẹ́ – Ènìyàn tí ń ṣiṣẹ́, òṣìṣẹ́ ìjọba. (Worker)
Ìpàdé – Àjọṣepọ̀ àwọn ènìyàn fuń ọ̀rọ̀ kan. (Meeting)
Àṣà – Ìṣe àti àṣàyé ènìyàn kan. (Culture/Tradition)

Lilo òrò nínú gbólóhùn (Usage of Words in Sentences)

Lẹ́yìn tí a bá ti mọ ìtumò òrò, a gbọ́dọ̀ mọ bí a ṣe lè lo wọn nínú gbólóhùn tí ó ní ìtumọ̀.

Àpẹẹrẹ gbólóhùn pẹ̀lú òrò tuntun (Example Sentences with New Words)

Àgbàlá: Àgbàlá ilé wa tóbi pupọ. (Our house compound is very big.)
Ìdámù: Ìdámù kan wà nínú ìlú wa. (There is a problem in our town.)
Òṣìṣẹ́: Òṣìṣẹ́ tuntun ti dé sí ilé iṣẹ́ náà. (A new worker has arrived at the office.)
Ìpàdé: Ìpàdé wa yio wayé lọ́la. (Our meeting will hold tomorrow.)
Àṣà: Àṣà Yorùbá ní àwọn ìwà rere pupọ. (Yoruba culture has many good characters.)

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 briefly. The teacher then introduces the topic “Àpèkọ” by asking pupils about the importance of learning new words in Yoruba.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings, recall the previous lesson, and share their thoughts on learning new words.
Learning Point: Pupils are prepared for the new lesson and understand its relevance.

Step 2: Presentation of New Words

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Presentation/Writing
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher writes down a selection of new words from a chosen Yoruba text (e.g., a storybook or cultural text) on the board. The teacher reads each word aloud clearly.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively, repeat the words after the teacher, and copy the words into their notebooks.
Learning Point: Pupils identify and correctly pronounce new Yoruba words.

Step 3: Explanation and Meaning of Words

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Clarification
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains the meaning of each new word, using simple Yoruba or giving English equivalents where necessary. The teacher may use the dictionary or word cards to aid explanation.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the explanations, ask questions for clarity, and write down the meanings of the words in their notebooks.
Learning Point: Pupils understand the meanings of the new Yoruba words.

Step 4: Usage of Words in Sentences

Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Guidance
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher demonstrates how to use each new word in a simple, clear Yoruba sentence. The teacher writes these example sentences on the board.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe how the words are used in sentences and copy the example sentences into their notebooks.
Learning Point: Pupils learn the correct application of new words in sentences.

Step 5: Pupils’ Sentence Construction

Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Application/Practice
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher encourages pupils to construct their own simple sentences using the new words. The teacher provides support and feedback.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils attempt to form their own sentences orally and may write them down if time permits.
Learning Point: Pupils practice applying their knowledge of new words in context.

Step 6: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

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

Kini ìtumò òrò “Àgbàlá”? (What is the meaning of the word “Àgbàlá”?)
Sọ ìtumò òrò “Ìdámù”. (State the meaning of the word “Ìdámù”.)
Lo òrò “Òṣìṣẹ́” nínú gbólóhùn kan. (Use the word “Òṣìṣẹ́” in a sentence.)
Ṣe àlàyé bí o ṣe lè kó àwọn òrò tuntun jáde láti inú ìwé. (Explain how you can collect new words from a book.)

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.

Step 7: Conclusion

Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summarization
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarizes the main points of the lesson, emphasizing the importance of learning new words for effective communication in Yoruba. The teacher assigns homework, asking pupils to find five new Yoruba words from a newspaper or storybook and write their meanings and use them in sentences.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the summary and copy down the homework.
Learning Point: Pupils consolidate their learning and are given tasks to reinforce the lesson.

Lesson Keywords

Àpèkọ – Vocabulary
Òrò – Word
Ìtumò – Meaning
Gbólóhùn – Sentence
Àṣàyàn – Selection
Àgbàlá – Compound/Yard
Ìdámù – Problem/Trouble
Òṣìṣẹ́ – Worker
Ìpàdé – Meeting

Differentiation

For pupils who grasp concepts quickly, the teacher will encourage them to find more complex new words and construct more elaborate sentences. For pupils who need more support, the teacher will provide simpler words, give more direct examples, and offer one-on-one assistance during sentence construction. Peer tutoring will also be encouraged.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Ensure to select a Yoruba text that is appropriate for Primary 5 level and contains words that are relevant to their daily lives and cultural context. Encourage pupils to use their dictionaries frequently. Vary the selected texts in subsequent lessons to expose pupils to a wider range of vocabulary. Emphasize correct pronunciation and tone for each word.

Apeko, Itumo Oro, Akojopo Oro and Lilo Oro Ni Gbolohun for Primary 5

Specific Objectives

Cognitive Domain:

Affective Domain:

Psychomotor Domain:

Reference Materials

Instructional Materials

Rationale for the Lesson

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Lesson Content/Board Summary

ÀPÈKỌ (VOCABULARY)

Àpèkọ ẹléyọ òrò (Single Word Vocabulary)

Àkojopo òrò láti inú ìwé àṣàyàn (Collection of Words from Selected Text)

Ìtúmò òrò kòòkan (Meaning of Each Word)

Lilo òrò nínú gbólóhùn (Usage of Words in Sentences)

Àpẹẹrẹ gbólóhùn pẹ̀lú òrò tuntun (Example Sentences with New Words)

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Step 2: Presentation of New Words

Step 3: Explanation and Meaning of Words

Step 4: Usage of Words in Sentences

Step 5: Pupils’ Sentence Construction

Step 6: Evaluation/Review

Step 7: 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

ÀPÈKỌ (VOCABULARY)

Àpèkọ ẹléyọ òrò (Single Word Vocabulary)

Àkojopo òrò láti inú ìwé àṣàyàn (Collection of Words from Selected Text)

Ìtúmò òrò kòòkan (Meaning of Each Word)

Lilo òrò nínú gbólóhùn (Usage of Words in Sentences)

Àpẹẹrẹ gbólóhùn pẹ̀lú òrò tuntun (Example Sentences with New Words)

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Step 2: Presentation of New Words

Step 3: Explanation and Meaning of Words

Step 4: Usage of Words in Sentences

Step 5: Pupils’ Sentence Construction

Step 6: Evaluation/Review

Step 7: Conclusion

Lesson Keywords

Differentiation

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Royal Alikor