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Lesson Note on Rubutattun Nau’o’in Adabi: Waƙoƙi, Zube da Wasan Kwaikwayo for SS1 (SSS 1)

A lesson note on Rubutattun Nau’o’in Adabi for SSS 1 covering rubutattun waƙoƙi, zube and forms of wasan kwaikwayo.

Mercy EgwimByMercy EgwimPublishedJan 27, 2026Reading8 minComments0

Class: Senior Secondary School 1 (SS1, SS 1, SSS1, SSS 1)
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 4
Age: 15 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Hausa Language
Curriculum Theme: Hausa Language
Previous Lesson: Rubutaccen Adabi: Abubuwan Da Ake Maida Hankali Wajen Rarrabawa.
Topic: Ci gaba
Subject Matter: Rubutattun waƙoƙi na ƙarni na 19 da ƙarni na 20, zube ƙagaggen labari, wasan kwaikwayo na talbijin, wasan kwaikwayo na radiyo, wasan kwaikwayo na dandamali

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:

  • Differentiate waƙa, zube, and wasan kwaikwayo.
  • State features of rubutattun waƙoƙi of the 19th and 20th centuries.
  • Define zube ƙagaggen labari and list its features.
  • List types of wasan kwaikwayo (talbijin, radiyo, dandamali) and state key features of each.

Affective Domain:

  • Show interest in reading Hausa waƙoƙi, labarai, and plays.
  • Appreciate Hausa rubutaccen adabi as a means of entertainment and learning.

Psychomotor Domain:

  • Identify a given sample as waƙa, zube, or wasan kwaikwayo based on its structure.
  • Write short examples that show waƙa (baitoci), zube (paragraphs), and wasan kwaikwayo (dialogue/stage directions).

Social Domain:

  • Work in groups to classify provided texts into waƙa, zube, and wasan kwaikwayo.
  • Present group examples clearly and respectfully to the class.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

  • Samfurin waƙoƙi (short written stanzas)
  • Rubutun zube (short prose passages/ƙagaggen labari excerpt)
  • Hotuna ko rubuce-rubucen wasan kwaikwayo (TV/radio/stage script extracts)
  • Allo (chalkboard/whiteboard) and marker/chalk

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils know the main forms of Hausa rubutaccen adabi and how to identify them in exams. It also helps pupils understand the differences in structure between waƙa, zube, and wasan kwaikwayo. This supports better reading, writing, and appreciation of Hausa texts.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have basic understanding of rubutaccen adabi and have encountered Hausa poems, stories, or plays in written or media form.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Ci gaba: Nau’o’in Rubutattun Adabi (Waƙoƙi, Zube, Wasan Kwaikwayo)

Rubutattun Waƙoƙi na ƙarni na 19 da ƙarni na 20

Rubutattun waƙoƙi su ne waƙoƙin Hausa da aka rubuta domin a karanta su ko a adana su a littafi, jarida, ko rubuce-rubuce.

The following are features of rubutattun waƙoƙi of the 19th and 20th centuries:

  • Tsarin baitoci: Ana rubuta su a baitoci da layi-layi.
  • Kari da amsa: Yawanci suna da kari ko maimaituwa a wasu layuka.
  • Jigo: Addini, yabo, nasiha, tarihin al’umma, siyasa, ko zamantakewa.
  • Salo: Amfani da karin magana, misalai, kamance, da zantukan fasaha.
  • Manufa: Koyarwa, nasiha, nishadi, ko fadakarwa.

The following are examples of rubutattun waƙoƙi:

  • Waƙar yabo.
  • Waƙar nasiha.
  • Waƙar addini.
  • Waƙar siyasa ko zamantakewa.

Zube: Ƙagaggen Labari

Zube ƙagaggen labari rubutu ne na labari da aka kirkira (fiction) wanda aka tsara a sakin layi, yana da jarumai, wurare, da abin da ya faru.

The following are features of zube ƙagaggen labari:

  • Jarumai: Mutane ko halittu da labarin ya ta’allaka a kansu.
  • Wuri: Inda labarin ya faru (gida, gari, makaranta, kasuwa).
  • Lokaci: Yaushe abubuwan suka faru (da, yanzu, ko a wani zamani).
  • Abin da ya faru: Jeren abubuwa daga farko zuwa karshe.
  • Jigo: Sakon labari kamar tarbiyya, gaskiya, aiki tukuru, ko hadin kai.
  • Tsari: Gabatarwa, jiki (ci gaban labari), kammalawa.

The following are examples of zube:

  • Gajeren labari (short story).
  • Littafin labari (novel).
  • Kasida ko rubutun bayani (essay/article).

Wasan Kwaikwayo na Talbijin

Wasan kwaikwayo na talbijin rubutaccen wasan kwaikwayo ne da aka tsara domin a nuna shi a talabijin, yana amfani da hoto da sauti.

The following are features of wasan kwaikwayo na talbijin:

  • Hoto da sauti: Ana gani da ido kuma ana ji da kunne.
  • Rubutun script: Yana dauke da hirarraki da umarnin motsi.
  • Yanayi: Ana nuna wurare da kayan ado (set) domin nuna gaskiyar labari.
  • Lokaci: Ana tsara shi a kashi-kashi ko shiri daya.

Wasan Kwaikwayo na Radiyo

Wasan kwaikwayo na radiyo wasan kwaikwayo ne da ake gabatarwa ta hanyar sauti kadai, ba tare da hoto ba.

The following are features of wasan kwaikwayo na radiyo:

  • Sauti kadai: Hirarraki, kida, da karar yanayi su ne ke nuna labari.
  • Muryar ‘yan wasa: Muryoyi da lafazi suna taimaka wa fahimta.
  • Karar yanayi: Ana amfani da sautin kasuwa, mota, ruwan sama, ko daki domin nuna wuri.
  • Script: Rubutun hirarraki da umarnin sauti (sound cues).

Wasan Kwaikwayo na Dandamali

Wasan kwaikwayo na dandamali wasan kwaikwayo ne da ake yi a gaban jama’a kai tsaye a kan mataki (stage).

The following are features of wasan kwaikwayo na dandamali:

  • Gabatarwa kai tsaye: Ana yi a gaban masu kallo.
  • Amfani da mataki: Tsarin shiga da fita, motsi, da amfani da sarari.
  • Kayan ado: Kayan sawa, kayan aikin wasa (props), da yanayin mataki.
  • Hira da aiki: Hirarraki tare da motsi da nuna hali.

Bambanci Tsakanin Waƙa, Zube, da Wasan Kwaikwayo

The following are differences between waƙa, zube, and wasan kwaikwayo:

  • Tsarin rubutu: Waƙa na baitoci; zube na sakin layi; wasan kwaikwayo na hirarraki da umarnin mataki/sauti.
  • Yadda ake gabatarwa: Waƙa a karanta ko a rerawa; zube a karanta; wasan kwaikwayo a yi shi (talbijin, radiyo, ko dandamali).
  • Babban abin da ya fito: Waƙa na amfani da kari da salo; zube na bayani da labari; wasan kwaikwayo na nuna aiki da tattaunawa.

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 revises the previous lesson on rubutaccen adabi and asks pupils to mention any Hausa poem, story, or play they know. The teacher introduces the continuation topic and writes the headings: waƙa, zube, and wasan kwaikwayo.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond with examples and copy the headings.
Learning Point: Hausa rubutaccen adabi includes waƙa, zube, and wasan kwaikwayo.

Step 2: Teach Rubutattun Waƙoƙi (ƙarni na 19 da 20)

Time: 8 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher presents a short written stanza and explains features and common themes of rubutattun waƙoƙi, linking them to 19th and 20th century written tradition.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils identify baitoci and mention one theme from the sample.
Learning Point: Waƙa is written in stanzas with rhythm and common themes like nasiha, yabo, and addini.

Step 3: Teach Zube Ƙagaggen Labari

Time: 8 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher displays a prose excerpt and explains meaning and features of ƙagaggen labari (characters, setting, plot, theme, structure).
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils point out characters and setting in the excerpt and list any two features.
Learning Point: Zube is written in paragraphs and tells a story with clear structure and theme.

Step 4: Teach Wasan Kwaikwayo na Talbijin

Time: 6 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows a short TV script extract or picture and explains features of TV drama, focusing on visuals and script directions.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils mention two features of TV drama and identify dialogue and stage directions in the extract.
Learning Point: TV drama uses picture and sound with a written script.

Step 5: Teach Wasan Kwaikwayo na Radiyo

Time: 6 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains radio drama and highlights the role of voice and sound cues using a short radio-script example.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils mention sound cues and state why radio drama depends on sound.
Learning Point: Radio drama uses sound only, including voice and sound effects.

Step 6: Teach Wasan Kwaikwayo na Dandamali and Comparison

Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Guided Practice
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains stage drama and guides pupils to compare waƙa, zube, and wasan kwaikwayo using a simple table on the board.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils complete a short comparison table and give one example for each type.
Learning Point: Waƙa, zube, and drama differ by structure and method of presentation.

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

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

  1. Differentiate waƙa, zube, and wasan kwaikwayo using their structure.
  2. State four features of rubutattun waƙoƙi.
  3. Define zube ƙagaggen labari and list four of its features.
  4. List the three types of wasan kwaikwayo taught and state one feature of each.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 0 minutes
Teaching Skill: Summary
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarizes the features and examples of waƙa, zube, and the three types of wasan kwaikwayo. The teacher gives an assignment: write one paragraph explaining the difference between radio drama and TV drama, and give one example each of waƙa, zube, and stage drama.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy the assignment and submit in the next lesson.
Learning Point: Hausa written literature can be identified and classified by form and features.

Lesson Keywords

  • Waƙa – Rubutaccen zance mai baitoci da kari.
  • Zube – Rubutu mai sakin layi da bayani ko labari.
  • Ƙagaggen labari – Labari da aka kirkira mai jarumai da tafiyar abubuwa.
  • Wasan kwaikwayo – Rubutu da aka tsara domin gabatarwa ta hirarraki da aiki.
  • Talbijin drama – Wasan kwaikwayo da ake nuna shi da hoto da sauti.
  • Radiyo drama – Wasan kwaikwayo da ake gabatarwa ta sauti kadai.
  • Dandamali drama – Wasan kwaikwayo da ake yi kai tsaye a gaban jama’a.

Differentiation

Pupils who learn faster will classify more samples and write short examples for each genre, while pupils who need support will use provided templates to identify baitoci, paragraphs, and dialogue with guidance.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Use short, clear samples for each genre and focus on examinable features that pupils can state quickly. Ensure pupils can identify waƙa by baitoci, zube by paragraphs and narrative elements, and drama by dialogue and directions, including differences among TV, radio, and stage forms.

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