Class: Primary 4
Term: 3rd Term
Week: 7
Age: 9 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Yoruba
Curriculum Theme: Nigerian Languages
Previous Lesson: Asa, Aso Wiwo, Orisirisi Aso and Ipa Aso Igbalode.
Topic: ÀRÒKỌ
Subject Matter: Ìtúmò àròkọ, Àlàyé kíkún lórí arùn kògbóògùn éèdì, Ìdìtí arùn yií fi jé kògbóògùn, Ìmòràn fún àwọn tí ó ní éèdì, Ìmòràn fún àwọn tí kò ní éèdì.

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:

Define Àròkọ.
Explain Arùn Éèdì and its main characteristics.
State reasons why Arùn Éèdì is incurable.

Affective Domain:

Appreciate the importance of giving and receiving health advice.
Develop a positive attitude towards people living with Arùn Éèdì.

Psychomotor Domain:

Write simple sentences of advice in Yoruba regarding Arùn Éèdì.

Discuss ways to support people living with Arùn Éèdì.
Share advice on preventing Arùn Éèdì.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9 Years Basic Education Curriculum for Yoruba Language.
State Unified Scheme of Work for Primary 4 Yoruba.
Ìwé Èdè Wa fun Àkáràbata Elékejì (Primary 4 Yoruba Textbook).

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Kaadi alaye ilera (Health information cards).
Ìwé aroko (Essay book/textbook).
Pátákó ìkòwé (Writing board).
Chart oro tuntun (New words chart).

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils understand the concept of essay writing in Yoruba and provides important health education about HIV/AIDS. It enables pupils to learn about prevention and care, fostering empathy and responsible health behaviours in their daily lives.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils can read and write simple sentences in Yoruba and have basic knowledge of common diseases.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

ÀRÒKỌ (Essay Writing)

Ìtúmò Àròkọ (Meaning of Àròkọ)

Àròkọ ní ìkòwé tí a fi ń ṣàlàyé òrò kan ní kíkún. Ó lè jé lórí ènìyàn, èyà, èrè, àti béèbéè lọ. (Àròkọ is a piece of writing used to explain a topic in detail. It can be about a person, thing, event, and so on.)

Arùn Kògbóògùn Éèdì (Incurable AIDS)

Arùn Éèdì (HIV/AIDS) jé arùn tí ó ń pa ara ènìyàn lára, tí ó sì ń bá àwọn òògùn ara jé. Kò sí òògùn tí ó lè wò ó san patapata. (AIDS is a disease that affects the human body and destroys the body’s immune system. There is no drug that can cure it completely.)

Ìdì tí Arùn Éèdì fi jé Kògbóògùn (Why AIDS is Incurable)

Arùn Éèdì jé kògbóògùn nípa àwọn ìdì wọ̀nyí:

Ó ń bá àwọn òògùn ara (immune system) jé.
Kò sí òògùn tí ó lè pa kókó arùn rè patapata.
Arùn náà ń yipada nígbà gbogbo, tí ó mú kí òògùn má ṣiṣe dáadáa.

Ìmòràn fún àwọn tí ó ní Éèdì (Advice for those with AIDS)

Àwọn ìmòràn wọ̀nyí wulò fún àwọn tí ó ní Éèdì:

Wá ìrànlọ́wọ́ lọ́dọ̣ àwọn dókítà ati nọ́ọ̀sì.
Jéun dáadáa kí ara lè ní agbara.
Máa mu òògùn rè dáadáa bí dókítà ti pa lásà.
Gbé ìgbàláyè gbé, má ṣe pánúdà.
Má ṣe fi ara rẹ párà.

Ìmòràn fún àwọn tí kò ní Éèdì (Advice for those without AIDS)

Àwọn ìmòràn wọ̀nyí wulò fún àwọn tí kò ní Éèdì láti ṣárà lọ́wọ́:

Ṣárà lọ́wọ́ sí òjijí.
Yẹra fún ìbálòpò àlejò.
Má ṣe lo abẹ́rẹ́ tí ó ti lò rí.
Kọ́ àwọn ènìyàn nípa arùn náà.
Má ṣe ṣe ènìyàn tí ó ní Éèdì ní ìyà.

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, reviews the previous lesson briefly, and then introduces the topic for the day, Àròkọ, and its focus on Arùn Éèdì, explaining its importance for health awareness.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings and questions about the previous lesson. They listen attentively to the introduction of the new topic.
Learning Point: Pupils are prepared for the new lesson and understand its relevance.

Step 2: Explanation of Àròkọ

Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Definition
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains the meaning of Àròkọ (essay writing) in Yoruba, giving simple examples of topics one can write about. The teacher writes the definition on the board.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, ask questions for clarification, and copy the definition into their notebooks.
Learning Point: Pupils understand what Àròkọ means.

Step 3: Introduction to Arùn Kògbóògùn Éèdì

Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains what Arùn Éèdì (HIV/AIDS) is, using simple language and the health information cards (kaadi alaye ilera) to illustrate. The teacher emphasizes that it is an incurable disease.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the cards, listen carefully, and ask questions about the disease.
Learning Point: Pupils gain basic knowledge about Arùn Éèdì.

Step 4: Ìdì tí Arùn Éèdì fi jé Kògbóògùn

Time: 8 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains the reasons why Arùn Éèdì is incurable, listing and explaining each point clearly. The teacher encourages pupils to discuss their understanding.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, contribute to the discussion, and understand the reasons.
Learning Point: Pupils understand why Arùn Éèdì has no complete cure.

Step 5: Ìmòràn fún àwọn tí ó ní Éèdì

Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Guidance/Counseling
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher provides advice for individuals living with Arùn Éèdì, emphasizing care, positive living, and seeking medical help. The teacher writes these points on the board.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, repeat the advice, and discuss how they can show support to affected individuals.
Learning Point: Pupils learn how to advise and support people with Arùn Éèdì.

Step 6: Ìmòràn fún àwọn tí kò ní Éèdì

Time: 6 minutes
Teaching Skill: Prevention Education
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher gives advice on how those who do not have Arùn Éèdì can protect themselves from contracting the disease. The teacher writes these points on the board.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, repeat the advice, and understand preventive measures.
Learning Point: Pupils learn how to prevent Arùn Éèdì.

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 Àròkọ? (What is Àròkọ?)
Ṣàlàyé Arùn Éèdì ní fúnfún. (Briefly explain Arùn Éèdì.)
Darukọ ìdì méjì tí Arùn Éèdì fi jé kògbóògùn. (Mention two reasons why Arùn Éèdì is incurable.)
Fun ìmòràn méjì fún àwọn tí ó ní Arùn Éèdì. (Give two pieces of advice for those with Arùn Éèdì.)
Fun ìmòràn méjì fún àwọn tí kò ní Arùn Éèdì. (Give two pieces of advice for those without Arùn Éèdì.)

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summarization/Assignment
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarizes the key points of the lesson, reiterating the definition of Àròkọ and the important aspects of Arùn Éèdì. The teacher gives homework: “Kọ àròkọ fúnfún kan lórí ‘Ìmòràn fún Aabo Ara’.” (Write a short essay on ‘Advice for Body Safety’).
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the summary and copy the homework assignment.
Learning Point: Pupils reinforce their learning and prepare for independent practice.

Lesson Keywords

Àròkọ – Ìkòwé tí a fi ń ṣàlàyé òrò kan ní kíkún. (An essay/composition used to explain a topic in detail.)
Éèdì – Arùn kògbóògùn tí ó ń bá òògùn ara ènìyàn jé. (An incurable disease that destroys a person’s immune system.)
Kògbóògùn – Arùn tí kò sí òògùn tí ó lè wò san patapata. (A disease for which there is no complete cure.)
Ìmòràn – Òrò ìrànlọ́wọ́ tàbí àkósó. (Words of help or guidance/advice.)

Differentiation

For pupils who grasp concepts quickly, the teacher can encourage them to write a slightly longer Àròkọ or research more facts about Arùn Éèdì. For pupils needing more support, the teacher will provide simplified explanations and one-on-one guidance, focusing on understanding the basic definitions and one or two pieces of advice.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Ensure sensitive handling of the topic of Arùn Éèdì, using age-appropriate language and focusing on education, prevention, and empathy. Encourage an open but respectful classroom environment where pupils feel comfortable asking questions. Reinforce that Arùn Éèdì is not spread through casual contact and that people living with the condition deserve kindness and support.

Arokọ, Arun Kogboogun Eedi, Idi and Imoran for Primary 4

Specific Objectives

Cognitive Domain:

Affective Domain:

Psychomotor Domain:

Reference Materials

Instructional Materials

Rationale for the Lesson

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Lesson Content/Board Summary

ÀRÒKỌ (Essay Writing)

Ìtúmò Àròkọ (Meaning of Àròkọ)

Arùn Kògbóògùn Éèdì (Incurable AIDS)

Ìdì tí Arùn Éèdì fi jé Kògbóògùn (Why AIDS is Incurable)

Ìmòràn fún àwọn tí ó ní Éèdì (Advice for those with AIDS)

Ìmòràn fún àwọn tí kò ní Éèdì (Advice for those without AIDS)

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Step 2: Explanation of Àròkọ

Step 3: Introduction to Arùn Kògbóògùn Éèdì

Step 4: Ìdì tí Arùn Éèdì fi jé Kògbóògùn

Step 5: Ìmòràn fún àwọn tí ó ní Éèdì

Step 6: Ìmòràn fún àwọn tí kò ní Éèdì

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

ÀRÒKỌ (Essay Writing)

Ìtúmò Àròkọ (Meaning of Àròkọ)

Arùn Kògbóògùn Éèdì (Incurable AIDS)

Ìdì tí Arùn Éèdì fi jé Kògbóògùn (Why AIDS is Incurable)

Ìmòràn fún àwọn tí ó ní Éèdì (Advice for those with AIDS)

Ìmòràn fún àwọn tí kò ní Éèdì (Advice for those without AIDS)

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Step 2: Explanation of Àròkọ

Step 3: Introduction to Arùn Kògbóògùn Éèdì

Step 4: Ìdì tí Arùn Éèdì fi jé Kògbóògùn

Step 5: Ìmòràn fún àwọn tí ó ní Éèdì

Step 6: Ìmòràn fún àwọn tí kò ní Éèdì

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Step 8: Conclusion

Lesson Keywords

Differentiation

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Royal Alikor