Class: Primary 6
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 5
Age: 11 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Yoruba
Curriculum Theme: Nigerian Languages
Previous Lesson: Leta Kikọ, Leta Aiìgbagbèfè, Adiresi, Deeti and Ikini.
Topic: EWÌ (Poetry)
Subject Matter: Kíka ewì kékeré, Yan ìwé ewì kékeré fún kíkà, Ìjíròrò lórí èkó inú ewì, Ìlò èdè nínú ewì, Onà èdè tí a ṣe àmúlò nínú ewì, Òrò tí ó ta kókó nínú ewì

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:

Identify keywords and figures of speech in a simple Yoruba poem.
Explain the moral lesson conveyed in a simple Yoruba poem.
Discuss the use of language in a simple Yoruba poem.

Affective Domain:

Appreciate the beauty and message embedded in Yoruba poetry.
Participate actively in discussions about Yoruba poetry.

Psychomotor Domain:

Read simple Yoruba poems aloud with correct pronunciation and intonation.
Write down keywords and figures of speech identified from a poem.

Collaborate effectively with peers during group reading and discussions about poetry.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9 Years Basic Education Curriculum (Yoruba Language)
State Unified Scheme of Work (Yoruba Language)
Ìwé Èkó Èdè Yorubá fún Ilé Ìwé Alákòóbèrè, Ìwé Kéfà

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Yoruba poetry books (Ìwé ewì)
Keyword flashcards (Kaadi òrò kókó)
Whiteboard/chalkboard (Pátákó ìkòwé)
Pens/pencils

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils to understand and appreciate Yoruba poetry, which is an important part of their cultural heritage. It enables them to identify the messages and language used in poems, improving their comprehension and expression in Yoruba language.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have basic knowledge of reading Yoruba words and understanding simple sentences.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

EWÌ (Poetry)

Kíni Ewì? (What is Poetry?)

Ewì ni ọ̀rọ̀ àtinúdá tí a kò jọ pọ̀ ní ọ̀nà tí ó ní ìlù àti orin. A máa ń fi ewì fi hàn erò, ìrònú, àti ìmọlára ènìyàn ní ọ̀nà tí ó jẹ́ àjọní àti tí ó lè ní ìtumọ̀ jù béè lọ.

Poetry is a creative composition of words arranged in a rhythmic and melodic way. It is used to express thoughts, ideas, and emotions in a unique and often deeper manner.

Bí a ṣe ń ka ewì kékeré (How to read simple poetry)

Àwọn ìgbàlára wọ̀nyí ṣe pàtàkì nínú kíka ewì:

Ka ewì náà nírànràn láti mọ ìtumọ̀ gbogbo rẹ̀.
Gbọ́ ìlù àti orin ewì náà.
Ka àwọn ọ̀rọ̀ ní ọ̀nà tí ó yé ni, pẹ̀lú ìdádúró síbi tí ó yẹ.
Fi àwọn ìmọlára tí ó wà nínú ewì hàn nípa ìlò ohun àti ojú.

Èkó inú ewì (Moral lesson in a poem)

Èkó inú ewì ni ìtumọ̀ àti ìfúnni tó ṣe pàtákì tí akọwì fẹ́ kí àwọn òǹkàwé ní. Ó lè jẹ́ ìrántí, ìkìlò, ìwóní lọ́wọ́, tàbí ìtọ́nisọ́nà lórí ìṣékúṣe àti ìgbesí ayé.

The moral lesson in a poem is the important message or teaching the poet wants the readers to gain. It can be a reminder, a warning, encouragement, or guidance on behavior and life.

Ìlò èdè nínú ewì (Use of language in poetry)

A máa ń lo èdè nínú ewì ní ọ̀nà tí ó yatò, tí ó sì máa ń mú kí ewì náà ní àwòrán àti ìtumọ̀ síwajú. Àwọn ọ̀nà èdè nínú ewì ni àwọn ọnà tí a fi ń sọ ọ̀rọ̀ ní ọ̀nà tí ó dára àti tí ó lè jẹ́ kí ewì ní agbára síwajú.

Language in poetry is often used in a unique way to give the poem imagery and deeper meaning. Figures of speech in a poem are ways of expressing words beautifully and powerfully.

Àwọn ọ̀nà èdè tí a ṣe àmúlò nínú ewì (Figures of speech used in poetry):

Ìfiwéra (Simile): Ìfiwéra ni àfiwé àwọn nkan méjì tí kò jọra wọn nípa ìlò ọ̀rọ̀ bí ‘bí’, ‘gẹ́gẹ́ bí’, ‘tàbí’ láti fi hàn pé wọ́n jọra wọn ní àwọn ọnà kan. (Comparing two unlike things using ‘like’ or ‘as’).
Ìfìjọra (Metaphor): Ìfìjọra ni àfiwé àwọn nkan méjì tí kò jọra wọn ní ọ̀nà tí ó taara, láì lo ‘bí’ tàbí ‘gẹ́gẹ́ bí’. (Direct comparison of two unlike things without ‘like’ or ‘as’).
Àṣejú (Hyperbole): Ìlò ọ̀rọ̀ láti fi hàn nkan ní ọ̀nà tí ó ti pọ̀ jù, tàbí tí ó ti kékeré jù. (Exaggeration for emphasis).
Ìṣàpèjúwe ènìyàn (Personification): Fi fún àwọn ohun tí kì í ṣe ènìyàn ní ìṣe tàbí àwòrán ènìyàn. (Giving human qualities to inanimate objects or animals).

Òrò tí ó ta kókó nínú ewì (Keywords in a poem)

Òrò kókó ni àwọn ọ̀rọ̀ tó ṣe pàtàkì tí ó máa ń sọ ìtumọ̀ tàbí erò akọwì dáadáa. Wíwa àwọn ọ̀rọ̀ wọ̀nyí máa ń ran ní lọ́wọ́ láti ye ewì náà dáadáa.

Keywords are important words that clearly convey the meaning or message of the poet. Identifying these words helps in a better understanding 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 them if they know what “Ewì” (poetry) is or if they have ever heard a poem. The teacher then tells them that today’s lesson will be on Ewì.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to the teacher’s questions and listen attentively.
Learning Point: Pupils are introduced to the topic of Ewì.

Step 2: Teacher Reads a Poem

Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Presentation/Modelling
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher selects a simple Yoruba poem from a poetry book and reads it aloud to the pupils with appropriate intonation and expression. The teacher encourages pupils to listen carefully.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively as the teacher reads the poem.
Learning Point: Pupils hear a poem being read correctly and begin to grasp its rhythm.

Step 3: Pupils Read the Poem

Time: 8 minutes
Teaching Skill: Guided Practice
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides the pupils to read the same poem chorally and then calls on a few individual pupils to read parts of the poem. The teacher corrects pronunciation and intonation where necessary.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils read the poem chorally and individually, practicing pronunciation and intonation.
Learning Point: Pupils practice reading Yoruba poetry.

Step 4: Discussion on the Moral Lesson (Èkó inú ewì)

Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Discussion/Analysis
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads a discussion on the moral lesson or message conveyed in the poem. The teacher asks questions like “Kíni èkó tí ẹ kó jáde nínú ewì yìí?” (What lesson did you learn from this poem?).
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils share their understanding of the poem’s moral lesson.
Learning Point: Pupils identify and explain the moral lesson of the poem.

Step 5: Discussion on Language Use and Figures of Speech (Ìlò èdè àti Onà Èdè)

Time: 6 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains how language is used in poetry and introduces simple figures of speech (Onà Èdè) like Ìfiwéra (simile) and Ìfìjọra (metaphor) with examples from the poem or simple sentences. The teacher writes these on the board.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the explanations and identify examples of figures of speech from the poem.
Learning Point: Pupils learn about the unique use of language and common figures of speech in poetry.

Step 6: Identifying Keywords (Òrò kókó nínú ewì)

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Identification/Reinforcement
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides the pupils to identify important keywords (Òrò kókó) in the poem that help to convey its main message. The teacher writes these keywords on the board.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils identify and write down keywords from the poem.
Learning Point: Pupils learn to find important words that summarize the poem’s meaning.

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

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

Kíni ewì? (What is poetry?)
Darukọ èkó kan tí ó wà nínú ewì tí a kà. (Mention one moral lesson from the poem we read.)
Sọ òrò kókó méjì tí ó wà nínú ewì náà. (State two keywords from the poem.)
Kíni ìfiwéra? Fi àpẹrẹ kan hàn. (What is simile? Give one example.)

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 lesson by reiterating the importance of reading and understanding poetry. The teacher assigns homework for pupils to find another simple Yoruba poem and identify its moral lesson and some keywords.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the summary and copy their homework.
Learning Point: Pupils consolidate their learning and are given tasks for further practice.

Lesson Keywords

Ewì – Poetry
Èkó inú ewì – Moral lesson in a poem
Onà èdè – Figures of speech
Ìfiwéra – Simile
Ìfìjọra – Metaphor
Òrò kókó – Keywords

Differentiation

For pupils who are struggling, the teacher will provide simpler poems and work with them individually or in small groups, offering more direct guidance. For advanced learners, the teacher will encourage them to analyze more complex poems or create their own simple poems, focusing on using different figures of speech.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Ensure you have a suitable, simple Yoruba poetry book for Primary 6 pupils. Encourage pupils to express themselves freely during discussions. Pay attention to correct pronunciation when pupils read aloud. The focus should be on understanding the message and appreciating the beauty of the Yoruba language in poetry.

Ewi Kekere, Kika, Eko Inu Ewi and Ona Ede for Primary 6

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)

Kíni Ewì? (What is Poetry?)

Bí a ṣe ń ka ewì kékeré (How to read simple poetry)

Èkó inú ewì (Moral lesson in a poem)

Ìlò èdè nínú ewì (Use of language in poetry)

Òrò tí ó ta kókó nínú ewì (Keywords in a poem)

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Step 2: Teacher Reads a Poem

Step 3: Pupils Read the Poem

Step 4: Discussion on the Moral Lesson (Èkó inú ewì)

Step 5: Discussion on Language Use and Figures of Speech (Ìlò èdè àti Onà Èdè)

Step 6: Identifying Keywords (Òrò kókó nínú ewì)

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)

Kíni Ewì? (What is Poetry?)

Bí a ṣe ń ka ewì kékeré (How to read simple poetry)

Èkó inú ewì (Moral lesson in a poem)

Ìlò èdè nínú ewì (Use of language in poetry)

Òrò tí ó ta kókó nínú ewì (Keywords in a poem)

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Step 2: Teacher Reads a Poem

Step 3: Pupils Read the Poem

Step 4: Discussion on the Moral Lesson (Èkó inú ewì)

Step 5: Discussion on Language Use and Figures of Speech (Ìlò èdè àti Onà Èdè)

Step 6: Identifying Keywords (Òrò kókó nínú ewì)

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Step 8: Conclusion

Lesson Keywords

Differentiation

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Royal Alikor