Class: Primary 4
Term: 1st Term
Week: 8
Age: 9 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Yoruba
Curriculum Theme: Nigerian Languages
Previous Lesson: Ìdámọ̀ àti kíkọ oríṣìíríṣìí àpẹẹrẹ gbólóhùn kékeré.
Topic: ÌTÀN ÀRÒSỌ
Subject Matter: Oríkì ìtàn àròsọ ọlórò geere, Àló onítàn tí kò ní orin, Àpẹẹrẹ àló onítàn tí kò ní orin

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:

Define Ìtàn Àròsọ ọlórò geere.
Identify characteristics of Àló onítàn tí kò ní orin.
State the moral lessons from a given Àló onítàn tí kò ní orin.

Affective Domain:

Appreciate the cultural importance of traditional Yoruba folktales.
Participate actively in listening to and discussing folktales.

Psychomotor Domain:

Narrate a short Àló onítàn tí kò ní orin.
Write down key points or moral lessons from a narrated folktale.

Listen attentively when others are narrating stories.
Share their thoughts on the moral lessons with classmates.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9 Years Basic Education Curriculum for Primary Schools
Lagos State Unified Scheme of Work for Primary 4 Yoruba
Ìwé Kíkà Àti Ìtàn fún Ilé Ẹ̀kọ́ Alákọ̀bẹ́rẹ̀ Ìpele Kẹrin (Yoruba Reader and Stories for Primary 4)
https://www.waecdirect.org/
https://www.nerdc.gov.ng/

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Ìwé ìtàn (Story books)
Kaadi àló (Story cards)
Awòrán arosọ (Pictures depicting prose stories)
Pátákó ìkòwé (Writing board/Chalkboard)

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils understand and appreciate traditional Yoruba folktales. It enables them to learn about their culture and develop listening and speaking skills through storytelling. The moral lessons in these stories also guide pupils in making good choices in their daily lives.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have heard and possibly narrated simple stories in Yoruba before.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

ÌTÀN ÀRÒSỌ

Oríkì Ìtàn Àròsọ Ọlórò Geere

Ìtàn àròsọ ọlórò geere jẹ́ ìtàn àtẹnúsò tí a máa ń sọ láìlo orin. O jẹ́ ọ̀nà kan tí a fi ń kọ́ni ní ìwá rere àti ìṣékúṣé.

Àló Onítàn Tí Kò Ní Orin

Àló onítàn tí kò ní orin ni ìtàn tí a sọ latí bẹ̀rẹ̀ dé òpin láìsí orin kankan ninú rẹ̀. O lè jẹ́ ìtàn ẹranko, ìtàn ènìyàn, tabí ìtàn àgbàlagbà.

Àwọn àmì àló onítàn tí kò ní orin ní:

Kò ní orin tabí ìlú ninú rẹ̀.
Ó máa ń ní èkó kan tí ó fẹ́ kọ́ni.
Ó máa ń bẹ̀rẹ̀ pẹ̀lú “Àló o!” tí àwọn omódé yoò sì dáhùn pé “Àló ààlọ̀!”
Ó máa ń parí pẹ̀lú gboloha kan bí “Ìtàn mi rèé ó taná” tabí “Ìtàn mi débí”.

Àpẹẹrẹ Àló Onítàn Tí Kò Ní Orin

Àpẹẹrẹ àló onítàn tí kò ní orin ní ìtàn bí “Ìtàn Ajá àti Ìgalà”, “Ìtàn ìgalà àti Ọ̀bọ”, tabí “Ìtàn Ọba kan tí ó ní ọmọ méjì”. Wọ́n jẹ́ ìtàn tí a fi ọ̀rọ̀ sófófó latí bẹ̀rẹ̀ dé òpin láìsí orin ninú rẹ̀. Fun apẹẹrẹ, ìtàn bí Ajá ṣe di olùṣọ́, tí kò sí orin kankan ninú 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 reviews the previous lesson briefly. The teacher then asks pupils if they know any stories their parents or grandparents tell them without singing. This leads to the new topic.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings, recall previous lessons, and share simple stories they know.
Learning Point: Pupils are prepared for the new lesson and relate it to their experiences.

Step 2: Ìtumọ̀ Ìtàn Àròsọ Ọlórò Geere

Time: 8 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Definition
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher defines Ìtàn Àròsọ ọlórò geere, explaining that it refers to folktales told entirely in prose without any songs. The teacher writes the definition on the board.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively, write the definition in their notebooks, and repeat the definition after the teacher.
Learning Point: Pupils learn the meaning of Ìtàn Àròsọ ọlórò geere.

Step 3: Àló Onítàn Tí Kò Ní Orin

Time: 8 minutes
Teaching Skill: Elaboration/Illustration
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher further explains Àló Onítàn Tí Kò Ní Orin, emphasizing its nature as a story without musical interludes. The teacher lists and explains the characteristics of such stories, like starting with “Àló o!” and ending with a specific phrase.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, ask questions for clarity, and note down the characteristics as explained by the teacher.
Learning Point: Pupils understand what Àló Onítàn Tí Kò Ní Orin is and its distinguishing features.

Step 4: Àpẹẹrẹ Àló Onítàn Tí Kò Ní Orin

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Narration/Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher narrates a simple example of an Àló Onítàn Tí Kò Ní Orin, ensuring it is age-appropriate and has a clear moral lesson. The teacher uses story cards or pictures to illustrate parts of the story.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively to the story, observing the teacher’s narration style and the use of instructional materials.
Learning Point: Pupils hear and understand an example of a prose folktale.

Step 5: Ìṣéṣe Àló àti Èkó Inú Ìtàn

Time: 9 minutes
Teaching Skill: Participation/Analysis
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher encourages pupils to recount the story in their own words, focusing on the sequence of events. The teacher then guides pupils to identify and discuss the moral lesson(s) embedded in the story.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils volunteer to retell parts of the story and discuss the moral lessons they have learned from it.
Learning Point: Pupils practice narration and identify the educational value of the folktale.

Step 6: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

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

Kí ni ìtàn àròsọ ọlórò geere?
Sọ àwọn àmì méjì tí ó fi máa ń dá Àló Onítàn Tí Kò Ní Orin láìyàtọ̀.
Dá àpẹẹrẹ Àló Onítàn Tí Kò Ní Orin kan.
Èkó wo ní ó kó nínú ìtàn tí a sọ nínú kilasì?

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.

Step 7: Conclusion

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summarization
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarizes the main points of the lesson, reiterating the definition of Ìtàn Àròsọ ọlórò geere and the importance of its moral lessons. The teacher assigns homework: “Sọ ìtàn àròsọ ọlórò geere kan tí ó ní èkó rere.” (Narrate a prose folktale with a good moral lesson).
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the summary and copy down the homework.
Learning Point: Pupils consolidate their learning and are given an activity to reinforce understanding.

Lesson Keywords

Ìtàn Àròsọ – Folktale or prose story
Ọlórò Geere – Straight prose (without songs)
Àló Onítàn – Storytelling (specifically folktales)
Èkó – Moral lesson or teaching
Àtẹnúsò – Oral tradition

Differentiation

For pupils who are struggling, the teacher will provide simpler stories or guide them more closely in identifying moral lessons. Advanced pupils will be encouraged to narrate longer stories or analyze deeper meanings and cultural contexts of the folktales.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Encourage pupils to share folktales from their own communities to foster cultural appreciation. Ensure the narrated stories are suitable for the age group and reinforce positive values. Emphasize the interactive nature of storytelling in Yoruba culture.

Itan Arosọ, Aroso Olooro Geere and Alo Onitan 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

ÌTÀN ÀRÒSỌ

Oríkì Ìtàn Àròsọ Ọlórò Geere

Àló Onítàn Tí Kò Ní Orin

Àpẹẹrẹ Àló Onítàn Tí Kò Ní Orin

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Step 2: Ìtumọ̀ Ìtàn Àròsọ Ọlórò Geere

Step 3: Àló Onítàn Tí Kò Ní Orin

Step 4: Àpẹẹrẹ Àló Onítàn Tí Kò Ní Orin

Step 5: Ìṣéṣe Àló àti Èkó Inú Ìtàn

Step 6: Evaluation/Review

Step 7: 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

Oríkì Ìtàn Àròsọ Ọlórò Geere

Àló Onítàn Tí Kò Ní Orin

Àpẹẹrẹ Àló Onítàn Tí Kò Ní Orin

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Step 2: Ìtumọ̀ Ìtàn Àròsọ Ọlórò Geere

Step 3: Àló Onítàn Tí Kò Ní Orin

Step 4: Àpẹẹrẹ Àló Onítàn Tí Kò Ní Orin

Step 5: Ìṣéṣe Àló àti Èkó Inú Ìtàn

Step 6: Evaluation/Review

Step 7: Conclusion

Lesson Keywords

Differentiation

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Royal Alikor