Class: Senior Secondary School 1 (SS1, SS 1, SSS1, SSS 1)
Term: 1st Term
Week: 6
Age: 15 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Yoruba
Curriculum Theme: Yoruba Language and Literature
Previous Lesson: Èdè: Sílébù Èdè Yorùbá.
Topic: LÍTÍRÈŚÕ: Lítírèśõ èdè Yorùbá (Literature: Yoruba Literature)
Subject Matter: Oríkì lítírèśõ, êka lítírèśõ èdè Yorùbá alohùn àti àpilêkô, ohun tí a lè fi dá ewì mõ bí sísun dídá kíkô pípa pípè, ìlò èdè inú ewì, àfiwé lítírèśõ àpilêkô àti alohùn.

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:

Define Yoruba literature.
Explain the characteristics of Yoruba literature.
Identify the branches of Yoruba oral and written literature.
List examples of Yoruba written literature.
Differentiate between Yoruba oral and written literature.

Affective Domain:

Appreciate the richness and diversity of Yoruba literature.
Show interest in reading and understanding Yoruba literary works.

Psychomotor Domain:

Draw a table comparing oral and written Yoruba literature.
Write examples for each category of Yoruba literature.

Participate actively in class discussions about Yoruba literature.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9 Years Basic Education Curriculum (Yoruba)
State Unified Scheme of Work (Yoruba)
Ìwé Àtúnyçwò Lítírèśõ Yorùbá fún Ilé-ìwé Gírámà Agbà

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Various Yoruba literary books (ewì, ìtàn àròsô, eré-oníśe).
Whiteboard/Chalkboard and markers/chalk.
Charts showing examples of literary works.

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils understand the foundation of Yoruba literature, its forms, and how it reflects the culture and values of the Yoruba people. It enables pupils to identify and appreciate different literary genres in their native language.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have basic knowledge of the Yoruba language and have encountered simple Yoruba stories or songs.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Lítírèśõ: Lítírèśõ èdè Yorùbá

Ìtumõ Lítírèśõ

Lítírèśõ jç gbogbo àwõn iśç àpilêkô tàbí alohùn tí a fi èdè Yorùbá kô, tí ó sì ń sọ nípa ìrírí, çkõ, àśà, ìśe, àti ìgbçkçlé àwõn Yorùbá.

Àwõn Ìsõrí Lítírèśõ Èdè Yorùbá

Lítírèśõ èdè Yorùbá ní çkà méjì pàtàkì:

Lítírèśõ Alohùn (Oral Literature)
Lítírèśõ Àpilêkô (Written Literature)

Àfiwé Lítírèśõ Alohùn àti Lítírèśõ Àpilêkô

Àwõn ìyàtõ wõnyí wà láàrin lítírèśõ alohùn àti lítírèśõ àpilêkô:

Lítírèśõ Alohùn: Kì í fìgbà gbogbo wà ní àpilêkô. Ó máa ń gbára lé gbígbçńù àti ìrántí. Ó lè yí padà lórí àtúnwí.
Lítírèśõ Àpilêkô: Ó wà ní àpilêkô. Kì í yí padà lórí àtúnwí. Ó máa ń wà nínú ìwé tàbí ìwé ìròyìn.

Àwõn Ohun Tí A Lè Fi Dá Ewì Mõ

Àwõn ohun wõnyí ni a lè fi dá ewì Yorùbá mõ:

Sísun: Ọ̀nà tí a gbà ń fi ohùn kíkíkí tàbí kíka ka ewì.
Dídá: Ọ̀nà ìśçdá ewì tuntun.
Kíkô: Kíkô ewì sílùú ní àpilêkô.
Pípa: Ọ̀nà tí a gbà ń fi orin kọ ewì.
Pípè: Ọ̀nà tí a gbà ń pe ewì jáde.

Ìlò Èdè Nínú Ewì

Èdè inú ewì máa ń ní àwõn àbùdá wõnyí:

Ó máa ń jç èdè àmúyç, tí ó ní àwõn àmì èdè bíi àfiwé, ìfiwéra, ìfìwèńú, àti àfìjúwe.
Ó máa ń lò àwõn õrõ tí ó jinlç, tí ó sì ní ìtumõ púpõ.
Ó máa ń ní àwõn ohùn orin àti ìwõn õrõ tí ó jç kí ó dùn létí.

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 to mention any Yoruba story, song, or proverb they know. The teacher then links their responses to the topic of Yoruba literature.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond by mentioning various Yoruba stories, songs, and proverbs.
Learning Point: Pupils are introduced to the concept of Yoruba literature.

Step 2: Ìtumõ Lítírèśõ àti Àbùdá Rç

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Illustration
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher defines Yoruba literature and explains its characteristics, such as being a reflection of culture, values, and experiences. The teacher uses simple examples.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively and ask questions for clarification.
Learning Point: Pupils understand the definition and basic characteristics of Yoruba literature.

Step 3: Àwõn Ìsõrí Lítírèśõ Èdè Yorùbá

Time: 10 minutes
Teaching Skill: Classification/Categorisation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains the two main categories of Yoruba literature: Lítírèśõ Alohùn (Oral Literature) and Lítírèśõ Àpilêkô (Written Literature). The teacher gives brief examples for each.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils identify the two categories and note down examples.
Learning Point: Pupils learn about the branches of Yoruba literature.

Step 4: Àfiwé Lítírèśõ Alohùn àti Lítírèśõ Àpilêkô

Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Comparison/Differentiation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils to compare and contrast Lítírèśõ Alohùn and Lítírèśõ Àpilêkô, highlighting their differences in terms of transmission, permanence, and form. The teacher might draw a simple table on the board.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils participate in the discussion and draw a table comparing the two categories.
Learning Point: Pupils can differentiate between oral and written Yoruba literature.

Step 5: Àwõn Ohun Tí A Lè Fi Dá Ewì Mõ àti Ìlò Èdè Rç

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Analysis
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains specific features that help identify poetry (ewì) such as sísun, dídá, kíkô, pípa, pípè. The teacher also explains how language is used in poetry, including figures of speech and deep meanings.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and note down the distinguishing features of poetry and language use.
Learning Point: Pupils understand the unique characteristics and language use in Yoruba poetry.

Step 6: Àpççrç Lítírèśõ Àpilêkô

Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Exemplification
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher provides and discusses examples of Yoruba written literature, such as well-known novels (ìtàn àròsô), plays (eré-oníśe), and poetry collections (ewì). The teacher might show some of the books.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and write down examples of different genres of written literature.
Learning Point: Pupils are familiar with specific examples of Yoruba written literature.

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 ìtumõ Lítírèśõ èdè Yorùbá?
Pàtó àwõn ìsõrí Lítírèśõ èdè Yorùbá méjì.
Śe àfiwé Lítírèśõ Alohùn àti Lítírèśõ Àpilêkô.
Mḉńśõ àwõn ohun méjì tí a fi ń dá ewì Yorùbá mõ.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summarisation/Assignment
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarises the key points of the lesson, reiterating the definition, categories, and characteristics of Yoruba literature. The teacher gives homework to research and bring examples of Yoruba oral literature.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the summary and copy the homework.
Learning Point: Pupils consolidate their learning and prepare for further exploration.

Lesson Keywords

Lítírèśõ – Gbogbo iśç àpilêkô tàbí alohùn tí a fi èdè kan kô.
Alohun – Ọ̀nà tí a gbà ń tan ìròyìn tàbí ìtàn ká láì kô sílùú.
Àpilêkô – Ọ̀nà tí a gbà ń kô iśç sílùú sínú ìwé.
Ewì – Ìwé kíkô tí ó ní àwõn ohùn orin àti ìwõn õrõ.
Ìtàn Àròsô – Ìtàn gígùn tí a kô sílùú.
Eré-oníśe – Ìwé tí a kô fún gbígbé jáde ní orí ìpele.

Differentiation

For pupils who grasp concepts quickly, the teacher can challenge them to identify more complex literary devices in Yoruba poetry. For pupils who need more support, the teacher will provide simplified explanations and additional examples, focusing on defining and categorizing the main literary forms.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Ensure that you have enough examples of both oral and written Yoruba literature to show the pupils. Encourage active participation and allow pupils to share their own experiences with Yoruba oral traditions. Emphasize the cultural importance of preserving and studying Yoruba literature.