Class: Primary 4
Term: 1st Term
Week: 7
Age: 9 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Yoruba
Curriculum Theme: Nigerian Languages
Previous Lesson: Ìtumọ̀ àti àgbékalẹ̀ gbólóhùn kékeré.
Topic: ÀṢÀ
Subject Matter: Oríkì àṣà, Pàtàkì àṣà láwùjọ, Oríṣiríṣi àṣà Yorùbá

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:

Define Àṣà (Culture).
Explain the importance of Àṣà in society.
List different types of Yoruba Àṣà with examples.

Affective Domain:

Appreciate the value of Yoruba culture.
Listen attentively to the teacher’s explanation.

Psychomotor Domain:

Participate in activities that demonstrate cultural practices.

Interact with peers while discussing cultural examples.

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 4.
Yoruba Fun Ile-Iwe Alakobere (Yoruba for Primary Schools), Book 4.
https://www.waeconline.org.ng/e-learning/Yoruba/Yoruba_SS1_Week1.pdf
https://nigerianlanguages.org/

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Awòrán àṣà (Pictures of cultural practices)
Kaadi àṣà (Culture cards)
Ìwé asa Yoruba (Yoruba culture book)
Pátákó ìkòwé (Writing board)

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils to understand what their culture is and why it is important. It enables them to connect with their heritage and appreciate the customs and traditions of the Yoruba people, which promotes social understanding and respect.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have basic knowledge of their local environment and some daily practices like greetings and traditional songs.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

ÀṢÀ

Oríkì Àṣà

Àṣà ni gbogbo iṣẹ́ àti ìṣe tí àwọn ènìyàn àti ìran kan fi ń gbé ìgbàyé wọn, tí wọ́n sì ń fi han pé àwọn jẹ́ ọmọ ìran kan. Ó jẹ́ ọnà ìgbesí àyé àwọn ènìyàn.

Pàtàkì Àṣà láwùjọ

Àwọn pàtàkì àṣà láwùjọ ni àwọn wọnyí:

Àṣà mú kí àwọn ènìyàn ní ìdámọ àti ìyàtọ̀.
Ó ń kọ́ wá ní ìwà ọmọlúwàbí àti ìtẹ́síwajú.
Ó ń mú kí ìfẹ́ àti ìrẹ́pọ̀ wà láàrin àwọn ènìyàn.
Ó jẹ́ ọnà tí a fi ń fi ọlà fún àwọn àgbà.
Ó ń pa ìtàn àti ìṣe ìran mọ́.

Oríṣiríṣi Àṣà Yorùbá

Àwọn oríṣiríṣi àṣà Yorùbá ni àwọn wọnyí:

Àṣà ìgbeyàwó (Marriage culture) – bí àwọn Yorùbá ṣe ń ṣe ìgbeyàwó.
Àṣà ìbímọ (Child naming culture) – bí àwọn Yorùbá ṣe ń sọmọ lórúkọ.
Àṣà ìsinkú (Burial culture) – bí àwọn Yorùbá ṣe ń sin òkú.
Àṣà ìkíni (Greeting culture) – bí àwọn Yorùbá ṣe ń kíra wọn.
Àṣà ìfọ̀wọ̀yídà (Respect for elders) – bí àwọn ọmọdé ṣe ń tẹ́rí bà fún àwọn àgbà.
Àṣà òunjẹ (Food culture) – àwọn òunjẹ bí ìyàn, àmàlà, ègúnṣí.

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 asks them to sing a popular Yoruba cultural song or recite a well-known Yoruba saying.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils sing the song or recite the saying.
Learning Point: Pupils’ interest in the topic is aroused.

Step 2: Oríkì Àṣà

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Definition
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher defines Àṣà (Culture) in Yoruba, explaining that it is the way of life of a group of people.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively and repeat the definition of Àṣà.
Learning Point: Pupils understand the meaning of Àṣà.

Step 3: Pàtàkì Àṣà láwùjọ

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Elucidation/Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains the importance of Àṣà in society, discussing how it gives identity, teaches good character, promotes unity, shows respect, and preserves history.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and contribute by mentioning other importance of Àṣà they know.
Learning Point: Pupils understand why Àṣà is important in society.

Step 4: Oríṣiríṣi Àṣà Yorùbá

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Illustration/Listing
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher lists and explains different types of Yoruba Àṣà, using pictures or culture cards to illustrate examples like marriage, naming, greeting, and food culture.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils identify and mention examples of different Yoruba Àṣà as discussed.
Learning Point: Pupils can identify and give examples of various Yoruba cultural practices.

Step 5: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

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

Kí ni àṣà?
Ménuba pàtàkì àṣà méjì láwùjọ.
Da àpẹẹrẹ oríṣiríṣi àṣà Yorùbá méta.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.

Step 6: Conclusion

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summarization/Assignment
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarizes the key points of the lesson and gives pupils an assignment to draw pictures of two Yoruba cultural practices.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy the notes and the assignment.
Learning Point: Reinforce learning and prepare for the next lesson.

Lesson Keywords

Àṣà – Culture
Oríkì – Definition
Pàtàkì – Importance
Oríṣiríṣi – Various/Different types
Ìgbeyàwó – Marriage
Ìbímọ – Childbirth/Naming
Ìkíni – Greeting

Differentiation

For pupils who are struggling, the teacher will provide simpler explanations and more visual aids. For advanced learners, the teacher will encourage them to research and present on a specific Yoruba cultural practice.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Teachers should ensure that they use clear and simple Yoruba language throughout the lesson. Encourage pupils to share their personal experiences with cultural practices to make the lesson more relatable and engaging.

Asa, Oriki, Pataki and Orisirisi Asa Yoruba 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

ÀṢÀ

Oríkì Àṣà

Pàtàkì Àṣà láwùjọ

Oríṣiríṣi Àṣà Yorùbá

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Step 2: Oríkì Àṣà

Step 3: Pàtàkì Àṣà láwùjọ

Step 4: Oríṣiríṣi Àṣà Yorùbá

Step 5: Evaluation/Review

Step 6: 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

ÀṢÀ

Oríkì Àṣà

Pàtàkì Àṣà láwùjọ

Oríṣiríṣi Àṣà Yorùbá

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Step 2: Oríkì Àṣà

Step 3: Pàtàkì Àṣà láwùjọ

Step 4: Oríṣiríṣi Àṣà Yorùbá

Step 5: Evaluation/Review

Step 6: Conclusion

Lesson Keywords

Differentiation

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Royal Alikor