Class: Primary 5
Term: 1st Term
Week: 7
Age: 10 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Yoruba
Curriculum Theme: Nigerian Languages
Previous Lesson: Arokọ, Orisirisi Arokọ and Ilapa Ero Arokọ Alalaye.
Topic: Eré Oníṣe (Drama/Play)
Subject Matter: Eré oníṣe, Oníjólórin, Ìtàn eré ní ṣókí, Ọgbón inú eré, Èkó inú eré, Ìdarí eré

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:

Sọ ohun tí eré oníṣe jẹ́. (State what drama is.)
Ṣe àtúnsọ ìtàn eré tí olùkọ́ sọ. (Retell the story of the play told by the teacher.)
Ṣàlàyé ipa Oníjólórin nínú eré. (Explain the role of a Director in a play.)
Jíròrò lórí ọgbón àti èkó inú eré. (Discuss the wisdom and lesson within a play.)

Affective Domain:

Fi ìfẹ́ hàn sí kíka àti ṣíṣe eré oníṣe. (Show interest in reading and performing drama.)
Mọ ìkàgbára eré oníṣe nínú àwujò. (Appreciate the power of drama in society.)

Psychomotor Domain:

Ṣe eré náà lábé ìdarí olùkọ́. (Perform the play under the teacher’s guidance.)
Lo àwọn àwòrán àti ohun èlò nínú eré. (Use pictures and props in a play.)

Ṣe ìfọwọ́sọwọ́pọ̀ pẹlú àwọn ọmọ ilé iwé ẹlẹ́kejì láti ṣàṣeyọrí eré kan. (Collaborate with fellow pupils to successfully perform a play.)

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
State Unified Scheme of Work (Yoruba Language)
Ìwé Yoruba ti ìpele aláàkọ́bẹ̀rẹ̀ (Yoruba textbook for primary level)
https://nigerianfinder.com/yoruba-drama/
https://www.legit.ng/1138850-what-yoruba-drama.html

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Ìwé ere (Play script)
Kaadi ipa (Role cards)
Prop rorun (Simple props)
Awòrán ere (Pictures of plays)
Pátákó ìkòwé (Writing board)

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils understand drama as an important part of Yoruba culture and a means of communication. It enables them to learn how stories are told through acting and how plays can teach valuable lessons for everyday life.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have basic knowledge of storytelling, acting, and understanding simple narratives in Yoruba.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Eré Oníṣe (Drama/Play)

Kí ni Eré Oníṣe? (What is Drama/Play?)

Eré oníṣe jẹ́ ọnà tí a fi ń fi ìtàn kan hàn nípa ṣíṣe bí ẹni pé àwọn ohun tí ó ṣẹlẹ̀ ń ṣẹlẹ̀ nínú ayé gidi. Ó máa ń ní àwọn èniyàn tí wọ́n ń ṣeré ipa (àwọn òṣeré) àti ìtàn tí wọ́n ń sọ.

Àwọn àbudà eré oníṣe nínú àṣà Yoruba:

Ó máa ń ní orin, ìjó, àti ìlù.
Ó máa ń kọ́ni ní èkó àti ọgbón.
Ó máa ń jẹ́ ọnà láti fi àṣà hàn.

Oníjólórin (Director)

Oníjólórin ni ẹni tí ó ń ṣetò àti tí ó ń darí bí àwọn òṣeré ṣe máa ṣe eré kan. Ó ń rí dajú pé eré náà lọ bí ó ti yẹ, àti pé ifiranṣẹ́ inú eré náà yé àwọn wòran.

Àwọn ipa Oníjólórin:

Dídíyan àwọn òṣeré.
Kọ́ni bí àwọn òṣeré ṣe máa sọ̀rọ̀ àti ṣe ipa wọn.
Ṣe ìtójú àwọn ohun èlò (props) àti àwọn àwòrán.

Ìtàn Eré Ní Ṣókí (Brief Story of a Play)

Ìtàn eré ní ṣókí ni àlàyé kukuru kan tí ó ń sọ ohun tí eré náà dá lé. Ó ṣe pàtàkì kí àwọn òṣeré àti àwọn wòran yé ìtàn náà kí wọ́n tó bẹ̀rẹ̀ sí ṣeré tabí wòran.

Ọgbón àti Èkó Inú Eré (Wisdom and Lesson in a Play)

Ọgbón inú eré ní àwọn ìrantí àti ìlóye tí ó ń kóni nípa ìwáhùsí àti ìgbesí ayé. Èkó inú eré ní àwọn ìfiranṣẹ́ tí ó ń kọ́ni ní ohun tí ó tọ́ àti ohun tí kò tọ́, tí ó sì lè yí ìhúwàsí èniyàn padà.

Àwọn àpẹẹrẹ èkó inú eré:

Ìṣe àti ìrèlè.
Ìfẹ́ àti àjọṣe.
Ìkàgbérò àti ìṣíṣe.

Ìdarí Eré (Directing a Play)

Ìdarí eré ní iṣẹ́ tí Oníjólórin ń ṣe láti ṣetò àti láti mú eré kan ṣẹ. Ó bèrè pẹlú kíka ìwé eré àti pípè àwọn òṣeré. Léyìn náà, ó kọ́ àwọn òṣeré bí wọ́n ṣe máa ṣeré ipa wọn, bí wọ́n ṣe máa sọ̀rọ̀, àti bí wọ́n ṣe máa lo àwọn ohun èlò.

Àwọn ìgbàsẹ̀ ìdarí eré:

Ka ìwé eré dáadáa.
Yan àwọn òṣeré tí ó yẹ.
Ṣe ìdáràná àwọn òṣeré (rehearsals).
Ṣetò àwọn ohun èlò àti àwòrán.
Darí eré náà ní ọjó ṣíṣe rẹ̀.

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 if they have ever watched a play or acted in one. The teacher then introduces the topic “Eré Oníṣe” (Drama/Play) and its importance.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to the teacher’s questions and listen attentively to the introduction.
Learning Point: Pupils are engaged and introduced to the topic of drama.

Step 2: Meaning of Eré Oníṣe

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Definition
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains what Eré Oníṣe (Drama/Play) means, using simple Yoruba. The teacher also highlights some characteristics of Yoruba drama.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and take notes, asking questions for clarification.
Learning Point: Pupils understand the definition and characteristics of drama.

Step 3: Role of Oníjólórin

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains the role of an Oníjólórin (Director) in a play and mentions their responsibilities, such as casting and guiding actors.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, discuss, and identify the importance of a director.
Learning Point: Pupils understand the function and importance of a play director.

Step 4: Story, Wisdom, and Lesson in Play

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Storytelling/Analysis
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher tells a short story (ìtàn eré ní ṣókí) that can be acted out. After the story, the teacher guides pupils to identify the ọgbón (wisdom) and èkó (lesson) in the story.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the story, retell it, and discuss the wisdom and lessons embedded in it.
Learning Point: Pupils learn to identify the narrative, moral, and educational aspects of a play.

Step 5: Directing a Play

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Practical Application
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains the steps involved in directing a play, from script reading to rehearsals and final performance. The teacher then demonstrates how to assign roles and guide pupils to act out a simple scene from the story told earlier.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils pay attention to the steps and actively participate in the simple role-play, following the teacher’s instructions.
Learning Point: Pupils understand the practical aspects of directing and participating in a play.

Step 6: Practical Demonstration/Role Play

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Practical Application/Collaboration
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher divides pupils into small groups and provides them with simple role cards or a short script based on the story. The teacher encourages them to practice and perform a short segment.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils work in groups, practice their roles, and present a short performance.
Learning Point: Pupils apply their understanding by actively participating in a short play.

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 Eré Oníṣe? (What is Drama/Play?)
Ṣe àtúnsọ ìtàn eré tí a sọ nínú kilasì. (Retell the story of the play discussed in class.)
Ta ni Oníjólórin? Kí ni ipa rẹ̀? (Who is a Director? What is their role?)
Darukọ ọgbón àti èkó méjì tí ó wà nínú eré. (Mention two wisdoms and lessons found in a play.)

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: Immediately after Evaluation
Teaching Skill: Summarization
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarizes the key points of the lesson, emphasizing the importance of drama in conveying messages and preserving culture. The teacher gives homework: “Wá ìtàn eré oníṣe kan tí ó ń kọ́ni ní èkó, kí o sì kọ ọgbón àti èkó inú rẹ̀ sílẹ̀.” (Find a drama story that teaches a lesson, and write down the wisdom and lesson within it.)
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the summary and copy the homework.
Learning Point: Pupils consolidate their learning and are given an activity to reinforce understanding.

Lesson Keywords

Eré Oníṣe – Drama/Play (Ìṣe ìtàn kan láti fi hàn bí ó ti ṣẹlẹ̀)
Oníjólórin – Director (Ẹni tí ó ń ṣetò àti tí ó ń darí eré)
Ìtàn – Story (Àlàyé ohun tí ó ṣẹlẹ̀)
Ọgbón – Wisdom (Ìlóye àti òye nípa ìgbesí ayé)
Èkó – Lesson (Ìfiranṣẹ́ tí ó ń kọ́ni ní ohun tí ó tọ́)
Ìdarí – Directing (Iṣẹ́ ṣetò àti ṣíṣe àmójútò)

Differentiation

For pupils who grasp concepts quickly, the teacher can encourage them to lead a group for the role-play activity or ask them to create a very short original play. For pupils who need more support, the teacher will provide simplified role cards and offer more direct guidance during group activities, ensuring they participate actively even if with fewer lines.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Ensure that the Yoruba language used throughout the lesson is appropriate for Primary 5 pupils. Encourage active participation, especially during the role-play, to make the lesson engaging and practical. Provide clear and simple props to enhance the learning experience. Be prepared to tell a simple, relatable Yoruba story for the pupils to analyze for wisdom and lessons.

Ere Oniṣe, Onijòlórin, Ogbon and Eko Inu Ere 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

Eré Oníṣe (Drama/Play)

Kí ni Eré Oníṣe? (What is Drama/Play?)

Oníjólórin (Director)

Ìtàn Eré Ní Ṣókí (Brief Story of a Play)

Ọgbón àti Èkó Inú Eré (Wisdom and Lesson in a Play)

Ìdarí Eré (Directing a Play)

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Step 2: Meaning of Eré Oníṣe

Step 3: Role of Oníjólórin

Step 4: Story, Wisdom, and Lesson in Play

Step 5: Directing a Play

Step 6: Practical Demonstration/Role Play

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

Eré Oníṣe (Drama/Play)

Kí ni Eré Oníṣe? (What is Drama/Play?)

Oníjólórin (Director)

Ìtàn Eré Ní Ṣókí (Brief Story of a Play)

Ọgbón àti Èkó Inú Eré (Wisdom and Lesson in a Play)

Ìdarí Eré (Directing a Play)

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Step 2: Meaning of Eré Oníṣe

Step 3: Role of Oníjólórin

Step 4: Story, Wisdom, and Lesson in Play

Step 5: Directing a Play

Step 6: Practical Demonstration/Role Play

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Step 8: Conclusion

Lesson Keywords

Differentiation

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Royal Alikor