Class: Primary 5
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 3
Age: 10 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Yoruba
Curriculum Theme: Nigerian Languages
Previous Lesson: Arokọ, Aṣariyajiyan and Imotòtò Ayika Ile.
Topic: ÌMÓTÓTÓ
Subject Matter: Ìmótótó àyíká wa, Onà ìṣe ìmótótó àyíká, Ewu tí àìtójú àyíká ilé lè fà, Orin ìmótótó, Ewì ìmótótó

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:

State ways to maintain environmental cleanliness.
Explain the dangers of not keeping the environment clean.

Affective Domain:

Appreciate the importance of cleanliness in their surroundings.
Show willingness to participate in keeping their environment clean.

Psychomotor Domain:

Sing a hygiene song.
Recite a hygiene poem.

Collaborate with others to keep the school environment clean.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9 Years Basic Education Curriculum (Primary 4-6)
State Unified Scheme of Work for Primary 5 Yoruba
Àkọ́kó Ìwé Èdè Yorùbá fún Ìlé-Iwé Aláàkóbéeré, Ìwé Kejì (Primary 5 Yoruba Textbook)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=example-hygiene-song
https://www.bbc.com/yoruba/articles/example-hygiene-info

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Cleaning tools (e.g., broom, dustpan)
Sanitation posters showing clean and dirty environments
Waste bags
Pátákó ìkòwé (chalkboard/whiteboard)
Chalk/marker

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils understand the importance of keeping their surroundings clean. It teaches them practical ways to maintain hygiene and the negative effects of a dirty environment, which is important for their health and well-being.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have basic knowledge of domestic chores and simple Yoruba words related to the home and environment.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

ÌMÓTÓTÓ (CLEANLINESS)

Ìmótótó àyíká wa (Environmental Cleanliness)

Ìmótótó àyíká ni ìtójú agbègbè wa kí o ma báà di alámọ̀tẹ́lẹ̀. Ó sọ wa di aláràgbàga tí a bá tọ́jú rẹ̀ dáadáa. (Environmental cleanliness is taking care of our surroundings so it doesn’t become dirty. It makes us healthy if we take good care of it.)

Onà ìṣe ìmótótó àyíká (Ways to Maintain Environmental Cleanliness)

A lè ṣe ìmótótó àyíká wa ní àwọn onà wọ̀nyí:

Gbá ilé àti àyíká wa lójoojúmọ́. (Sweep the house and our surroundings daily.)
Nú ilé àti àwọn ohun èlò inú ilé. (Mop the house and clean household items.)
Kó ìdòtì sínú àpò ìdòtì tabí gbàgedé. (Put dirt in a refuse bag or dustbin.)
Gbẹ́ kanga omi mọ́, kí a sì máa bo omi. (Dig a clean water well and cover the water.)
Má ṣe fi ìdòtì sọnà. (Do not litter.)
Nú igbérí àti yará ìwẹ̀. (Clean the toilet and bathroom.)

Ewu tí àìtójú àyíká ilé lè fà (Dangers of Not Maintaining Home Environment Cleanliness)

Àìtójú àyíká ilé lè fà àwọn ewu wọ̀nyí:

Ààrùn bí ààrùn ìkòkòrò, ààrùn àfò, àti ààrùn gbàmọ̀gbàmọ̀. (Diseases like cholera, typhoid, and malaria.)
Ìtẹ̀síwájú àwọn kòkòrò bí èṣíṣán, èfọn, àti eku. (Increase in insects like flies, mosquitoes, and rats.)
Òórùn burúkú ní àyíká wa. (Bad odour in our surroundings.)
Ìjà láàrin àwọn ènìyàn nípa ìdòtì. (Quarrels among people due to dirt.)

Orin ìmótótó (Hygiene Song)

Orin ìmótótó jẹ́ orin tí a fi ń kọ́ni nípa bí a ṣe lè tọ́jú ara àti àyíká wa. (Hygiene songs are songs used to teach about how to take care of ourselves and our surroundings.)

Àpérẹ: “Gbá ilé rẹ, nú ilé rẹ, jẹ́ kí o mọ́, mọ́, mọ́.” (Example: “Sweep your house, clean your house, let it be clean, clean, clean.”)

Ewì ìmótótó (Hygiene Poem)

Ewì ìmótótó jẹ́ ewì tí ó ń fi àwọn ìròyìn pàtàkì hàn nípa ìmótótó. (Hygiene poems are poems that show important messages about cleanliness.)

Àpérẹ: “Ìmótótó l’ògùn ààrùn, jẹ́ kí a mọ́, kí a sì tọ́jú àyíká wa.” (Example: “Cleanliness is the cure for sickness, let us be clean, and take care of our surroundings.”)

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 what they did before coming to school to ensure they were clean. The teacher also asks them about the importance of being clean.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to the teacher’s greetings and share their morning routines related to cleanliness. They mention reasons for being clean.
Learning Point: Pupils recall prior knowledge about personal hygiene and its importance.

Step 2: Presentation of Topic

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Introduction
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces the topic “Ìmótótó” (Cleanliness) and writes it on the board. The teacher explains that the lesson will focus on environmental cleanliness.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively and write the topic in their notebooks.
Learning Point: Pupils are introduced to the lesson topic and its scope.

Step 3: Ìmótótó àyíká wa

Time: 6 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Illustration
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains the meaning of “Ìmótótó àyíká wa” (Environmental Cleanliness) in simple Yoruba, using examples from the classroom and school compound. The teacher shows pictures of clean and dirty environments.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, observe the pictures, and ask questions for clarification.
Learning Point: Pupils understand the definition of environmental cleanliness.

Step 4: Onà ìṣe ìmótótó àyíká

Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Listing
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher discusses and lists various ways to maintain environmental cleanliness, demonstrating some actions like sweeping or disposing of waste properly. The teacher writes these points on the board.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils mention ways they keep their homes and school clean, and copy the points from the board.
Learning Point: Pupils identify and understand practical ways to keep their environment clean.

Step 5: Ewu tí àìtójú àyíká ilé lè fà

Time: 6 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Questioning
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains the dangers of not keeping the environment clean, linking it to health problems and unpleasant living conditions. The teacher asks pupils if they have experienced any of these dangers.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and share their experiences or observations related to dirty environments. They understand the negative effects.
Learning Point: Pupils understand the dangers associated with a dirty environment.

Step 6: Orin àti Ewì ìmótótó

Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Recitation/Singing
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher teaches the pupils a simple hygiene song and a short hygiene poem in Yoruba. The teacher leads the singing and recitation, encouraging pupils to participate.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils sing the song and recite the poem after the teacher.
Learning Point: Pupils learn a hygiene song and poem, reinforcing the importance of cleanliness.

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 ìmótótó àyíká? (What is environmental cleanliness?)
Sọ onà mejì tí a fi ń ṣe ìmótótó àyíká. (Mention two ways to maintain environmental cleanliness.)
Dá àwọn ewu mejì tí àìtójú àyíká lè fà. (State two dangers that a dirty environment can cause.)
Kọ orin ìmótótó kan. (Sing a hygiene song.)

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 importance of keeping their environment clean for good health. The teacher gives homework: Draw and label cleaning tools.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the summary and copy the homework.
Learning Point: Pupils consolidate their understanding of the lesson and receive homework.

Lesson Keywords

Ìmótótó – Cleanliness/Hygiene
Àyíká – Environment/Surroundings
Ewu – Danger
Ààrùn – Disease
Ìdòtì – Dirt/Refuse
Onà – Way/Method
Orin – Song
Ewì – Poem

Differentiation

For pupils who grasp concepts quickly, the teacher can ask them to explain the dangers of a dirty environment in more detail or to compose a short, original hygiene chant. For pupils who need more support, the teacher will use more visual aids and repeat key terms and explanations, focusing on identifying two ways to clean and two dangers of dirtiness.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Teachers should ensure that they have actual cleaning tools or clear pictures to aid demonstration. Encouraging pupils to actively participate in singing and reciting will enhance their learning. Practical examples from the school environment can make the lesson more relatable. It is important to emphasize the link between cleanliness and good health.

Imotòtò Ayika, Ona Itonu and Ewu Aitoju 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

ÌMÓTÓTÓ (CLEANLINESS)

Ìmótótó àyíká wa (Environmental Cleanliness)

Onà ìṣe ìmótótó àyíká (Ways to Maintain Environmental Cleanliness)

Ewu tí àìtójú àyíká ilé lè fà (Dangers of Not Maintaining Home Environment Cleanliness)

Orin ìmótótó (Hygiene Song)

Ewì ìmótótó (Hygiene Poem)

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Step 2: Presentation of Topic

Step 3: Ìmótótó àyíká wa

Step 4: Onà ìṣe ìmótótó àyíká

Step 5: Ewu tí àìtójú àyíká ilé lè fà

Step 6: Orin àti Ewì ìmótótó

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

ÌMÓTÓTÓ (CLEANLINESS)

Ìmótótó àyíká wa (Environmental Cleanliness)

Onà ìṣe ìmótótó àyíká (Ways to Maintain Environmental Cleanliness)

Ewu tí àìtójú àyíká ilé lè fà (Dangers of Not Maintaining Home Environment Cleanliness)

Orin ìmótótó (Hygiene Song)

Ewì ìmótótó (Hygiene Poem)

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Step 2: Presentation of Topic

Step 3: Ìmótótó àyíká wa

Step 4: Onà ìṣe ìmótótó àyíká

Step 5: Ewu tí àìtójú àyíká ilé lè fà

Step 6: Orin àti Ewì ìmótótó

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Step 8: Conclusion

Lesson Keywords

Differentiation

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Royal Alikor