Class: Primary 4
Term: 1st Term
Week: 10
Age: 9 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Yoruba
Curriculum Theme: Nigerian Languages
Previous Lesson: Ààtò, ìlapa èrò àti àwọn kókó tó yẹ fún lẹ́tà àìgbẹ̀fẹ́.
Topic: EWÌ
Subject Matter: Itumo Lítíréṣò ewì, Kókó òrò ewì lórí ohun tí ń lọ láwùjọ, Kíka ewì, Ṣíṣe àlàyé ewì tí a kà, Ṣíṣe àmì sí àwọn òrò kókó

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:

Define Ewì.
Identify keywords in a given poem.
Explain the meaning of a read poem in simple terms.

Affective Domain:

Appreciate the beauty and message in Yoruba poetry.
Show interest in listening to and reading Yoruba poems.

Psychomotor Domain:

Read a simple Yoruba poem with correct pronunciation.
Mark keywords in a poem provided by the teacher.

Participate in group discussions about the themes of a poem.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
State Unified Scheme of Work for Primary Schools
Iwe Yoruba fun Ile Iwe Alakobere 4

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Ìwé ewì (Poetry book)
Kaadi òrò kókó (Keyword cards)
Pátákó ìkòwé (Writing board)
Pen/pencil

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils understand Yoruba poetry, appreciate its cultural value, and learn how to identify important messages within poems. It enables them to express themselves better and connect with societal issues presented in poetic form.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils can read simple Yoruba sentences and understand basic Yoruba vocabulary.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

EWÌ (POETRY)

Itumo Ewì (Meaning of Poetry)

Ewì jẹ́ ọ̀kan lára àwọn iṣẹ́ lítíréṣò àti àṣà Yoruba. Ó jẹ́ ọ̀nà tí a fi ń fi ìrònú, ìfẹ́, ìdámùn, àti àwọn ìṣẹlẹ̀ láwùjọ hàn nípa lilo àwọn òrò tí a tò lọ́nà tí ó ní ìlù àti ìkàlẹ̀. (Poetry is one of the literary works and traditions of the Yoruba. It is a way of expressing thoughts, feelings, concerns, and societal events by using words arranged in a rhythmic and structured manner.)

Kókó Òrò Ewì Lórí Ohun Tí ń lọ Láwùjọ (Keywords in Poetry about Societal Happenings)

Kókó òrò ni àwọn òrò tàbí gbólóhùn tí ó ṣe pàtàkì tí ó sì gbé ìtumọ̀ tabàbí ìfiranṣẹ́ tó ga jù lọ lọ́wọ́ nínú ewì. Wíwa àwọn kókó òrò wọ̀nyí máa ń ran ní lọ́wọ́ láti mọ ohun tí ewì náà ń sọ nípa rẹ̀, pàápàá tí ó bá jẹ́ lórí àwọn ìṣẹlẹ̀ láwùjọ. (Keywords are important words or phrases that carry the main meaning or message in a poem. Finding these keywords helps one understand what the poem is about, especially if it’s about societal events.)

Kíka àti Ṣíṣe Àlàyé Ewì (Reading and Explaining Poetry)

Kíka ewì gbọ́dọ̀ ní ìdánrára àti ìpètèsí. A gbọ́dọ̀ ka àwọn òrò pẹ̀lú ìpètèsí tó tọ́ àti àwọn ìmìsí tó yẹ. Lẹ́yìn kíka, a ó wá ṣe àlàyé ewì náà, ìtumọ̀ rẹ̀, àti ìfiranṣẹ́ rẹ̀. (Reading poetry must have expression and rhythm. Words must be read with proper rhythm and pauses. After reading, we will explain the poem, its meaning, and its message.)

Ṣíṣe Àmì sí Àwọn Òrò Kókó (Marking Keywords)

Lẹ́yìn tí a bá ka ewì tan, a lè ṣe àmì sí àwọn òrò kókó náà nínú ìwé tàbí lórí pátákó. A lè fi ìlà sí abẹ́ wọn, tàbí ka yí wọn po. Èyí máa ń ran ní lọ́wọ́ láti rántí àwọn apá tó ṣe pàtàkì nínú ewì. (After reading the poem, we can mark the keywords in a book or on the board. We can underline them or circle them. This helps one remember the important parts of the poem.)

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 if they know any Yoruba songs or rhymes. The teacher then relates songs/rhymes to poetry and introduces the topic for the day: Ewì (Poetry).
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings, mention some Yoruba songs/rhymes, and listen attentively to the introduction.
Learning Point: Pupils connect their existing knowledge of songs and rhymes to the concept of poetry.

Step 2: Itumo Lítíréṣò Ewì

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Definition
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher defines Ewì (poetry) in simple Yoruba, explaining that it is a form of literature used to express thoughts and feelings. The teacher writes the definition on the board.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, copy the definition into their notebooks, and ask questions for clarity.
Learning Point: Pupils understand the basic meaning of Yoruba poetry.

Step 3: Kíka Ewì

Time: 8 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Reading
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher reads a selected simple Yoruba poem from a poetry book or the board, ensuring clear pronunciation, rhythm, and appropriate pauses. The teacher might read it twice.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen carefully to the teacher’s reading, paying attention to the pronunciation and flow.
Learning Point: Pupils hear a well-read Yoruba poem and develop an appreciation for its sound.

Step 4: Ṣíṣe Àlàyé Ewì Tí A Kà

Time: 8 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Interpretation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains the meaning of the poem that was just read, line by line or stanza by stanza, ensuring pupils understand its message and context. The teacher also highlights any cultural references.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the explanation, contribute their interpretations, and ask questions about unclear parts.
Learning Point: Pupils grasp the meaning and message conveyed by the poem.

Step 5: Kókó Òrò Ewì Lórí Ohun Tí ń lọ Láwùjọ

Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Guiding/Identification
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils to identify important words or phrases (kókó òrò) from the explained poem, especially those that relate to societal issues or the main theme. The teacher explains why these words are important.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils actively participate by pointing out words they think are important and discussing their relevance.
Learning Point: Pupils learn to identify and understand the significance of keywords in a poem.

Step 6: Ṣíṣe Àmì sí Àwọn Òrò Kókó

Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Practice
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher demonstrates on the board how to mark keywords (e.g., by underlining or circling them). The teacher then provides a short, simple poem or a stanza from the previously read poem for pupils to practice marking keywords in their notebooks.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils practice marking keywords in their notebooks under the teacher’s guidance.
Learning Point: Pupils develop the practical skill of identifying and marking keywords in a poem.

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 Ewì? (What is Poetry?)
Darukọ kókó òrò méjì nínú ewì tí a kà lónìí. (Mention two keywords from the poem we read today.)
Ṣe àlàyé ìfiranṣẹ́ ewì náà ní sokí. (Explain the message of the poem briefly.)
Bawo ni àwọn kókó òrò ṣe ń ran ní lọ́wọ́ láti ní oye ewì? (How do keywords help one understand a poem?)

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, reiterating the definition of Ewì, the importance of keywords, and how to explain a poem. The teacher gives an assignment to read a short poem and identify its keywords.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the summary and copy the assignment.
Learning Point: Pupils consolidate their learning and prepare for further practice.

Lesson Keywords

Ewì – Poetry
Kókó òrò – Keywords
Àlàyé – Explanation
Kíka – Reading
Ìlù – Rhythm

Differentiation

For pupils who find it challenging, the teacher will provide simpler poems with fewer complex words and offer more individual guidance during keyword identification. Advanced learners will be encouraged to read more complex poems and attempt to write a short, simple poem of their own, or identify societal issues in more abstract poems.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Teachers should select a Yoruba poem that is appropriate for the age and understanding level of Primary 4 pupils. Encourage active participation and create a supportive environment where pupils feel comfortable sharing their interpretations of the poem. Using visual aids like keyword cards can enhance understanding.

Ewi, Itumo Ewi and Koko Oro Awujọ 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

EWÌ (POETRY)

Itumo Ewì (Meaning of Poetry)

Kókó Òrò Ewì Lórí Ohun Tí ń lọ Láwùjọ (Keywords in Poetry about Societal Happenings)

Kíka àti Ṣíṣe Àlàyé Ewì (Reading and Explaining Poetry)

Ṣíṣe Àmì sí Àwọn Òrò Kókó (Marking Keywords)

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Step 2: Itumo Lítíréṣò Ewì

Step 3: Kíka Ewì

Step 4: Ṣíṣe Àlàyé Ewì Tí A Kà

Step 5: Kókó Òrò Ewì Lórí Ohun Tí ń lọ Láwùjọ

Step 6: Ṣíṣe Àmì sí Àwọn Òrò Kókó

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

EWÌ (POETRY)

Itumo Ewì (Meaning of Poetry)

Kókó Òrò Ewì Lórí Ohun Tí ń lọ Láwùjọ (Keywords in Poetry about Societal Happenings)

Kíka àti Ṣíṣe Àlàyé Ewì (Reading and Explaining Poetry)

Ṣíṣe Àmì sí Àwọn Òrò Kókó (Marking Keywords)

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Step 2: Itumo Lítíréṣò Ewì

Step 3: Kíka Ewì

Step 4: Ṣíṣe Àlàyé Ewì Tí A Kà

Step 5: Kókó Òrò Ewì Lórí Ohun Tí ń lọ Láwùjọ

Step 6: Ṣíṣe Àmì sí Àwọn Òrò Kókó

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Step 8: Conclusion

Lesson Keywords

Differentiation

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Royal Alikor