Class: Primary 5
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 9
Age: 10 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Yoruba
Curriculum Theme: Nigerian Languages
Previous Lesson: Ise Abalaye, Ere Ise, Akojopo and Idahun Ikinni.
Topic: ÌTÀN ÀRÒSỌKÉKERÉ
Subject Matter: Ìtàn àròsọ kékeré, Kíka ìwé ìtàn àròsọ, Sísọ ìtàn ní ṣókí, Gbó bí olùkó ṣe ka ìtàn, Fa èkó inú ìtàn yọ

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:

Define Ìtàn Àròsọ Kékeré.
Identify characteristics of a short story.
Summarize a short story.
Identify moral lessons from a story.

Affective Domain:

Listen attentively to a short story.
Appreciate the importance of storytelling in conveying morals.

Psychomotor Domain:

Read a short story correctly and with understanding.
Retell a story in their own words.

Participate actively in group reading and discussion of stories.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
State Unified Scheme of Work
Oladejo, S. (2018). *Ìwé Èdè Wa fún Ilé-ìwé Alákọ̀bẹ́rẹ́ Kàrún*. Ibadan: Learnwell Publishers.

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Ìwé àròsọ (storybook)
Kaadi ibeere (question cards)
Awòrán ìtàn (story pictures)
Pátákó ìkòwé (chalkboard)

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils understand and appreciate short stories, which are an important part of Yoruba culture and literature. It enables them to improve their reading comprehension, summarize information, and learn valuable moral lessons applicable to their daily lives.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have previously listened to and told simple stories in Yoruba and can identify basic characters and events in a narrative.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

ÌTÀN ÀRÒSỌ KÉKERÉ (Short Story)

Kíni Ìtàn Àròsọ Kékeré? (What is a Short Story?)

Ìtàn àròsọ kékeré jẹ́ ìtàn tí ó ní ìbẹ̀rẹ̀, ààrin àti òpin. Ó máa ń fún wa ní èkó kan patakì. Ó máa ń fún wa ní àwọn ìṣẹ̀lẹ̀ díẹ̀ àti àwọn èniyàn díẹ̀.

Àwọn Àpejúwe Ìtàn Àròsọ Kékeré (Characteristics of a Short Story)

Àwọn àpejúwe ìtàn àròsọ kékeré ní àwọn wọ̀nyí:

Ó máa ń ní ìbẹ̀rẹ̀, ààrin àti òpin.
Ó máa ń fún wa ní èkó kan.
Àwọn èniyàn inú ìtàn kò máa ń pọ̀.
Ìṣẹ̀lẹ̀ inú ìtàn kò máa ń pọ̀.
Ó máa ń ní àkorí kan tí ó ba ìtàn mu.

Bí A Ṣe Ń Ka Ìtàn Àròsọ (How to Read a Short Story)

Àwọn ìgbàlákalẹ̀ bí a ṣe ń ka ìtàn àròsọ ní àwọn wọ̀nyí:

Ka àkorí ìtàn náà.
Ka ìtàn náà níràrà, laì fi àwọn ọ̀rọ̀ jẹ.
Fiyesí àwọn èniyàn àti àwọn ìṣẹ̀lẹ̀ inú ìtàn.
Gbiyanjú láti yé ìtumọ̀ àwọn ọ̀rọ̀ tí ó lé gbọ́.
Ka ìtàn náà pẹ̀lú òye.

Bí A Ṣe Ń Sọ Ìtàn Ní Ṣókí (How to Summarize a Story)

Àwọn ìgbàlákalẹ̀ bí a ṣe ń sọ ìtàn ní ṣókí ní àwọn wọ̀nyí:

Ka ìtàn náà dáadáa.
Ṣàfojúwe àwọn èniyàn patakì àti ibi tí ìtàn ti ṣẹ̀lẹ̀.
Sọ àwọn ìṣẹ̀lẹ̀ patakì tí ó ṣẹ̀lẹ̀ ní ìbẹ̀rẹ̀, ààrin àti òpin ìtàn.
Má ṣe fi àwọn àlàyé tí kò ṣe patakì kún un.
Lo àwọn ọ̀rọ̀ tíràrẹ láti sọ ìtàn náà.

Èkó Inú Ìtàn (Moral Lessons in Stories)

Gbogbo ìtàn àròsọ ní èkó kan tí ó ń kọ́ wa. Èkó ìtàn jẹ́ ohun tí ìtàn náà fẹ́ ká kọ́ láti inú rẹ̀. Ó lè jẹ́ bí a ṣe lè ṣe rere, bí a ṣe lè jẹ́ olóòtó, tabí bí a ṣe lè ran àwọn èniyàn lọ́wọ́.

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 reviews the previous lesson briefly. The teacher then asks pupils if they like listening to stories and if they know any short stories. The teacher introduces the topic, Ìtàn Àròsọ Kékeré (Short Story).

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to the teacher’s greetings and questions. They listen attentively to the introduction of the new topic.

Learning Point: Pupils are prepared for the day’s lesson and connect with the topic.

Step 2: Àlàyé Lórí Ìtàn Àròsọ Kékeré

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Demonstration

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher defines Ìtàn Àròsọ Kékeré and explains its characteristics using the chalkboard and story pictures. The teacher gives examples of common short stories.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and copy notes from the chalkboard. They ask questions for clarification.

Learning Point: Pupils understand the meaning and features of a short story.

Step 3: Kíka Ìtàn Àròsọ

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Reading/Modeling

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher reads a selected short story from a storybook clearly and expressively. The teacher then guides pupils to read the story aloud, either individually or in groups, correcting pronunciation where necessary.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen carefully as the teacher reads. They then follow the teacher’s example to read the story aloud.

Learning Point: Pupils practice reading skills and comprehension.

Step 4: Sísọ Ìtàn Ní Ṣókí

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Practice

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains how to summarize a story. The teacher then guides pupils through the steps to summarize the story they just read, prompting them to identify the main characters, setting, and key events.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the explanation and participate in summarizing the story, stating the main points in their own words.

Learning Point: Pupils learn to identify and extract important information from a story.

Step 5: Fa Èkó Inú Ìtàn Yọ

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Discussion/Analysis

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads a discussion on the moral lessons or teachings embedded in the story. The teacher asks questions like “Kíni èkó tí a kọ́ láti inú ìtàn yíì?” (What lesson did we learn from this story?).

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils discuss and identify the moral lessons from the story, relating them to real-life situations.

Learning Point: Pupils understand that stories often convey important moral values.

Step 6: Ìṣeṣíṣẹ Akékòó

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Independent Practice

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher distributes question cards related to the story and its summary. Pupils are asked to answer the questions in their exercise books.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils work individually or in pairs to answer the questions based on the lesson taught.

Learning Point: Pupils consolidate their understanding through practice.

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 Ìtàn Àròsọ Kékeré? (What is a Short Story?)
Mẹ́nuba àwọn àpejúwe méjì tí ó dá ìtàn àròsọ kékeré lára. (Mention two characteristics of a short story.)
Báwo ni ó ṣe lè sọ ìtàn ní ṣókí? (How can you summarize a story?)
Sọ èkó kan tí ó wà ninú ìtàn tí a ka lánàá. (State one moral lesson from the story we read today.)

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 briefly summarizes the key points of the lesson. The teacher gives pupils an assignment to read a short story at home and prepare to summarize it in the next class.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the summary and copy down the assignment.

Learning Point: Pupils reinforce their learning and are prepared for future lessons.

Lesson Keywords

Ìtàn àròsọ kékeré – Short story
Kíka – Reading
Sísọ ní ṣókí – Summarizing
Èkó – Lesson/Moral
Àpejúwe – Characteristic

Differentiation

For pupils who are struggling, the teacher will provide simpler stories to read and offer more direct guidance in summarizing. Advanced learners will be encouraged to read more complex stories and write their own short summaries, identifying multiple moral lessons.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Ensure that the chosen short story is appropriate for the age and language level of Primary 5 pupils. Encourage active participation and create a supportive environment for pupils to practice their Yoruba reading and speaking skills. Pay close attention to pupils’ pronunciation and comprehension during reading activities.

Itan Arosọ Kekere, Kika Itan, Akotan and Eko Inu Itan 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

ÌTÀN ÀRÒSỌ KÉKERÉ (Short Story)

Kíni Ìtàn Àròsọ Kékeré? (What is a Short Story?)

Àwọn Àpejúwe Ìtàn Àròsọ Kékeré (Characteristics of a Short Story)

Bí A Ṣe Ń Ka Ìtàn Àròsọ (How to Read a Short Story)

Bí A Ṣe Ń Sọ Ìtàn Ní Ṣókí (How to Summarize a Story)

Èkó Inú Ìtàn (Moral Lessons in Stories)

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Step 2: Àlàyé Lórí Ìtàn Àròsọ Kékeré

Step 3: Kíka Ìtàn Àròsọ

Step 4: Sísọ Ìtàn Ní Ṣókí

Step 5: Fa Èkó Inú Ìtàn Yọ

Step 6: Ìṣeṣíṣẹ Akékòó

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

ÌTÀN ÀRÒSỌ KÉKERÉ (Short Story)

Kíni Ìtàn Àròsọ Kékeré? (What is a Short Story?)

Àwọn Àpejúwe Ìtàn Àròsọ Kékeré (Characteristics of a Short Story)

Bí A Ṣe Ń Ka Ìtàn Àròsọ (How to Read a Short Story)

Bí A Ṣe Ń Sọ Ìtàn Ní Ṣókí (How to Summarize a Story)

Èkó Inú Ìtàn (Moral Lessons in Stories)

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Step 2: Àlàyé Lórí Ìtàn Àròsọ Kékeré

Step 3: Kíka Ìtàn Àròsọ

Step 4: Sísọ Ìtàn Ní Ṣókí

Step 5: Fa Èkó Inú Ìtàn Yọ

Step 6: Ìṣeṣíṣẹ Akékòó

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Step 8: Conclusion

Lesson Keywords

Differentiation

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Royal Alikor