Class: Primary 4
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 5
Age: 9 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Yoruba
Curriculum Theme: Nigerian Languages
Previous Lesson: Pontuesan, Iwulo Ami in Gbolohun Yoruba.
Topic: ÀṢÀ
Subject Matter: Ìwà rere àti ìwà búburú, Àpẹẹrẹ ìwà rere, Àǹfààní ìwà rere, Ìfé sí orílè èdè ẹni, Ònà tí a lè gbà fí ìfé hàn
Specific Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
Cognitive Domain:
- Ṣe àlàyé lórí ìwà rere àti ìwà búburú.
- Ṣàlàyé àpẹẹrẹ ìwà rere.
- Sọ àǹfààní ìwà rere.
- Ṣàlàyé ìfé sí orílè èdè ẹni.
- Ṣàkàwé ònà tí a lè gbà fí ìfé hàn sí orílè èdè.
Affective Domain:
- Fi ọwọ́ sí ìjọ̀rọ̀ lórí ìwà rere àti ìfé sí orílè èdè.
- Ní ìfaradá láti ní ìwà rere.
- Ní ìfé sí orilè èdè Naijirià.
Psychomotor Domain:
- Ṣe eré tí ó fi ìwà rere hàn.
- Ṣe àpẹẹrẹ ònà tí a lè gbà fí ìfé hàn sí orílè èdè.
Social Domain:
- Ṣe àjọṣepọ̀ pẹ̀lú àwọn ọmọ ilé ìwé ẹni nínú eré.
- Ṣe àgbekéjàde àwọn ìrònú lórí bí a ṣe lè gbé ìwà rere àti ìfé sí orílè èdè ga.
Reference Materials
The following resources were used in planning this lesson:
- 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
- State Unified Scheme of Work
- Ìwé Èdè Yorùbá fun Àkóbẹrẹ́, Ìwé Kéjì (Primary 4)
Instructional Materials
The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:
- Awòrán iwa
- Kaadi ìwà rere
- Ìtàn kukuru
- Pátákó ìkòwé
Rationale for the Lesson
This lesson helps pupils to understand the importance of good character and love for their country. It enables them to identify and practice positive behaviours that contribute to their personal growth and the development of their community and nation.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils are expected to have a basic understanding of good manners and acceptable behaviour in the home and school environment.
Lesson Content/Board Summary
ÀṢÀ (Culture)
Ìwà rere àti Ìwà búburú
Ìwà rere ni ìhùwasí tí ó yẹ, tí gbogbo ènìyàn sì gbà pé ó dára. Ó mú ìbajáṣepọ̀ tó dára wá láàrin àwọn ènìyàn.
Ìwà búburú ni ìhùwasí tí kò yẹ, tí kò sì dára. Ó lè fa ìjà, àìfọkàn síra ẹni, àti àìrẹ́pọ̀ nínú àwùjò.
Àpẹẹrẹ Ìwà rere
Àwọn àpẹẹrẹ ìwà rere nínú àwùjò pẹ̀lú:
- Ìgbọ́ran (Obedience)
- Ìtọ́wọ́gbó (Helpfulness)
- Ìfaràdá (Patience)
- Ìṣoore (Kindness)
- Ìfẹ́ (Love)
- Òótọ́ sọ (Truthfulness)
- Ìwọ̀ntúnwọ̀nsì (Moderation)
Àǹfààní Ìwà rere
Àwọn àǹfààní tí a lè rí gbà nínú ìwà rere nínú àwùjò pẹ̀lú:
- Ó mú ìbajáṣepọ̀ tó dára wá.
- Ó mú kí ènìyàn ní àwọn ọ̀rẹ́ púpọ̀.
- Ó mú kí àwọn ènìyàn gbẹ́kẹ̀lé ènìyàn.
- Ó mú kí àwùjò ní àláàfíà.
- Ó lè ṣí ọ̀nà àṣeyọrí fun ènìyàn.
Ìfé sí Orílè Èdè Ẹni
Ìfé sí orílè èdè ẹni tumọ̀ sí níní ìfaràdá àti ìfẹ́ gidi fun orilè èdè tiwa, àti wípé a fẹ́ kí orilè èdè wa tẹ̀ síwájú ní gbogbo ọ̀nà.
Ònà Tí A Lè Gbà Fí Ìfé Hàn sí Orílè Èdè Ẹni
Àwọn ònà tí a lè gbà fí ìfé hàn sí orílè èdè wa nínú àwùjò pẹ̀lú:
- Kí a gbọ́ràn sí òfin ìjọba.
- Kí a máa ṣe iṣẹ́ wa dáadáa.
- Kí a máa bọ̀wọ̀ fun àwọn àmì orilè èdè bí aṣọ àmì orilè èdè.
- Kí a máa sọ èdè ìbílẹ̀ wa.
- Kí a máa ṣetọ́jú àyíká wa.
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 “Àṣà” by asking pupils about good and bad behaviours they know.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils greet the teacher, answer questions, and listen attentively.
Learning Point: Pupils are prepared for the new lesson and connect it to their existing knowledge.
Step 2: Àlàyé lórí Ìwà rere àti Ìwà búburú
Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Definition
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains the meaning of “Ìwà rere” and “Ìwà búburú” using simple Yoruba. The teacher also gives examples of both.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, ask questions for clarity, and repeat key definitions.
Learning Point: Pupils understand the definitions of good and bad character.
Step 3: Àpẹẹrẹ Ìwà rere
Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Illustration/Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher mentions various examples of good character like obedience, helpfulness, and truthfulness, encouraging pupils to share their own examples. The teacher may use character cards or short stories.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils list examples of good character and discuss them.
Learning Point: Pupils can identify and provide examples of good character.
Step 4: Àǹfààní Ìwà rere
Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Elucidation/Analysis
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher discusses the benefits of having good character for individuals and the community, emphasizing how it leads to peace and success.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and contribute to the discussion on the advantages of good character.
Learning Point: Pupils understand why good character is important.
Step 5: Ìfé sí Orílè Èdè Ẹni
Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Concept Development
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains what “Ìfé sí orílè èdè ẹni” (love for one’s country/patriotism) means and why it is important for citizens.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and understand the meaning of patriotism.
Learning Point: Pupils grasp the concept of love for their country.
Step 6: Ònà Tí A Lè Gbà Fí Ìfé Hàn sí Orílè Èdè Ẹni
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Listing/Practical Application
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher lists and explains ways pupils can show love for Nigeria, such as obeying laws, speaking their native languages, and taking care of the environment.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, discuss, and suggest additional ways to show patriotism.
Learning Point: Pupils can state ways to demonstrate love for their country.
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 ìwà rere?
- Sọ àwọn àpẹẹrẹ ìwà rere mẹ́ta.
- Darukọ àǹfààní méjì tí ìwà rere ní.
- Báwo ni a ṣe lè fi ìfé hàn sí orílè èdè wa? Sọ ònà méjì.
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
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarizes the main points of the lesson, emphasizing the need for good character and patriotism. The teacher then gives homework.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the summary and copy the homework.
Learning Point: Pupils consolidate their learning and receive further practice.
Lesson Keywords
- Àṣà – Ìṣe àti ìgbesí ayé àwọn ènìyàn.
- Ìwà rere – Ìhùwasí tí ó yẹ, tí ó dára.
- Ìwà búburú – Ìhùwasí tí kò yẹ, tí kò dára.
- Àǹfààní – Erè tàbí oore tí a rí gbà.
- Ìfé sí orílè èdè – Níní ìfẹ́ àti ìfaràdá fun orilè èdè ẹni.
Differentiation
For visual learners, the teacher will use more pictures and character cards. For pupils who grasp concepts quickly, they will be encouraged to lead discussions or create more complex role-play scenarios. For pupils who need more support, the teacher will provide simplified explanations and individual attention during activities.
Note for teachers using this lesson plan
Teachers should ensure active participation from all pupils, especially during the role-play and discussion segments. Encourage pupils to use Yoruba language predominantly throughout the lesson to improve their fluency and understanding of cultural concepts. Practical examples from pupils’ daily lives will make the lesson more relatable and impactful.




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