Class: Senior Secondary School 1 (SS1, SS 1, SSS1, SSS 1)
Term: 3rd Term
Week: 11
Age: 15 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Hausa Language
Curriculum Theme: Hausa Language
Previous Lesson: Dabarun Fassara: Ma’ana, Ire-Ire da Fassara Ta’kaitattun Bayanai.
Topic: Ci gaba da fassara
Subject Matter: Takaitacciyar fassara bayanai; fassara rubuce-rubuce kan ƙanjamau; fassara kan yoyon fitsari; fassara kan shan miyagun ƙwayoyi; fassara kan dangantakar maza da mata
Specific Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
Cognitive Domain:
- Define takaitacciyar fassara (summary translation).
- State steps used in fassara ta’kaitattun bayanai.
- Identify key Hausa words and phrases commonly used in health and social messages.
- Translate short health and social information texts into correct Hausa without changing meaning.
- Explain the meaning of selected terms that appear in the translated texts.
Affective Domain:
- Show seriousness and respect when handling health and social topics during translation.
- Appreciate the importance of clear messages for personal and community wellbeing.
- Develop confidence to translate short public information messages accurately.
Psychomotor Domain:
- Translate short passages in writing using correct spelling and punctuation.
- Underline key ideas and important terms before translating.
- Edit and rewrite translations to improve clarity and correctness.
Social Domain:
- Work in pairs/groups to compare translations and agree on best word choices.
- Participate in class discussion on meaning of terms and message clarity.
- Give and receive feedback politely during group translation tasks.
Reference Materials
The following resources were used in planning this lesson:
- 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
- State Unified Scheme of Work
- Recommended Hausa Language textbook for Senior Secondary Schools (Fassara/Translation sections)
- World Health Organization: HIV/AIDS
- UNODC: Drugs and drug use prevention
- MedlinePlus: Urinary incontinence
Instructional Materials
The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:
- Gajerun bayanai a rubuce (short written information texts)
- Ƙamus (dictionary) ko bayanin kalmomi
- Takardun aiki (worksheets)
- Allo da alƙalami/marker
Rationale for the Lesson
This lesson helps pupils translate short public messages clearly and correctly in examinations and everyday communication. It also helps pupils understand important terms used in health and social information.
Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils have learnt the meaning of fassara and can translate simple sentences and short paragraphs.
Lesson Content/Board Summary
Ci gaba da fassara
Ma’anar takaitacciyar fassara
Takaitacciyar fassara ita ce fassara gajerun bayanai ko takaitaccen rubutu daga wani harshe zuwa Hausa ba tare da canja saƙo ba.
Matakai na takaitacciyar fassara
The following are matakai na takaitacciyar fassara:
- Karanta rubutu gaba ɗaya domin fahimtar saƙo.
- Fitar da muhimman bayanai (key points) da ake son isarwa.
- Gano muhimman kalmomi da jimloli (terms and phrases).
- Fassara saƙo cikin Hausa mai sauƙin fahimta, ba kwaikwayon tsari kai tsaye ba idan zai bata ma’ana.
- Guje wa ƙara bayani da bai cikin rubutu ba ko rage muhimmin sako.
- Duba nahawu, rubutu, da alamomin rubutu (punctuation) bayan an gama.
Kalmomi da jimlolin Hausa da ake yawan amfani da su a bayanan lafiya da zamantakewa
The following are misalan kalmomi da jimloli:
- Lafiya, rigakafi, kariya, magani, shawara.
- Guje wa hatsari, neman taimako, zuwa asibiti, yin gwaji.
- Shaye-shaye, miyagun ƙwayoyi, jaraba, daina shan ƙwaya.
- Mutunci, girmamawa, iyaka, amincewa, haɗin kai.
- Bayani a taƙaice, muhimman bayanai, hujja daga rubutu.
Fassara kan ƙanjamau
Fassarar irin wannan rubutu tana mayar da hankali ga saƙon kariya, rigakafi, da neman taimakon lafiya ba tare da tsoro ko zagi ba.
The following are abubuwan da ake kula da su:
- Fassara kalmomin lafiya cikin ladabi da daidaito.
- Barin saƙon rigakafi ya fito a sarari.
- Guje wa kalmomin da ke kawo wulakanci ko zargi.
Fassara kan yoyon fitsari
Fassarar irin wannan rubutu tana bayyana matsalar lafiya cikin ladabi, tare da nuna hanyoyin neman taimako.
The following are abubuwan da ake kula da su:
- Amfani da kalmomi masu ladabi da sauƙin fahimta.
- Bayyana cewa ana iya neman taimakon likita.
- Guje wa kalmomin barkwanci da ke bata mutunci.
Fassara kan shan miyagun ƙwayoyi
Fassarar irin wannan rubutu tana fito da illoli da hanyoyin kariya da taimako ga mai bukata.
The following are abubuwan da ake kula da su:
- Fassara “jaraba” da “illoli” cikin Hausa mai ma’ana.
- Bayyana sakon gujewa da neman taimako.
- Rarrabe bayanin gaskiya daga jita-jita.
Fassara kan dangantakar maza da mata
Fassarar irin wannan rubutu tana bayyana muhimman darussa kamar mutunci, girmamawa, iyaka, da yanke shawara mai kyau.
The following are abubuwan da ake kula da su:
- Amfani da kalmomi masu da’a da ladabi.
- Bayyana sakon girmama juna da kiyaye iyaka.
- Fassara shawara ko nasiha ba tare da canza ma’ana ba.
Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques
Discussion, Lecture, Demonstration, Question and Answer, Visual Aids
Instructional Procedures
Step 1: Introduction
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Set Induction
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher revises the previous lesson on “Dabarun fassara,” then introduces today’s lesson as continuation with short texts on health and social issues.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils mention what makes a translation correct and clear.
Learning Point: Translation focuses on correct meaning and clear message.
Step 2: Meaning of Takaitacciyar Fassara
Time: 6 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher defines takaitacciyar fassara and gives one short example on the board.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy the definition and identify the key message in the example.
Learning Point: Summary translation keeps the main message without adding or removing important points.
Step 3: Steps for Summary Translation
Time: 6 minutes
Teaching Skill: Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher lists the steps and demonstrates how to extract key points and translate them into clear Hausa sentences.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils underline key points and suggest Hausa equivalents for selected terms.
Learning Point: Following steps improves accuracy and clarity.
Step 4: Vocabulary for Health and Social Texts
Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Guided Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher presents a short list of common terms and explains their meanings in Hausa with simple usage in sentences.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils match terms with meanings and write two sentences using selected words correctly.
Learning Point: Understanding key terms supports correct translation.
Step 5: Guided Translation Practice (Short Texts)
Time: 7 minutes
Teaching Skill: Guided Practice
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher gives short written information texts (on health and social topics) and guides pupils to translate the main points into Hausa.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils translate the texts in writing and identify difficult words for dictionary support.
Learning Point: Pupils translate short information texts without changing meaning.
Step 6: Group Work and Editing
Time: 9 minutes
Teaching Skill: Cooperative Learning
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher groups pupils to compare translations, correct errors, and agree on the clearest version, then collects one group sample for class review.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils compare, edit, and rewrite translations; they explain why they chose certain Hausa words.
Learning Point: Editing and peer review improve translation quality.
Step 7: Evaluation/Review
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:
- Define takaitacciyar fassara.
- List four steps used in fassara ta’kaitattun bayanai.
- Mention three Hausa terms commonly used in health and social information texts.
- Explain two things to avoid when translating sensitive health and social messages.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.
Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.
Step 8: Conclusion
Time: 1 minute
Teaching Skill: Summary/Closure
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarises key points and gives an assignment: translate a short public message into Hausa, then list five difficult words and their meanings.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy the assignment and submit classwork where required.
Learning Point: Clear translation depends on correct meaning, suitable vocabulary, and careful editing.
Lesson Keywords
- Takaitacciyar fassara – Fassara gajerun bayanai ko takaitaccen rubutu ba tare da canza saƙo ba.
- Muhimman bayanai – Abubuwan da suka fi jan hankali a rubutu (key points).
- Mahalli – Yanayin da kalma ta fito wanda ke taimakawa a fahimci ma’anarta (context).
- Rigakafi – Matakan kariya don kauce wa cuta ko matsala.
- Jaraba – Hali na kasa daina wani abu mai cutarwa.
- Gyara – Duba da gyara rubutu bayan fassara domin kuskure.
Differentiation
Pupils who need support will use a guided word list and sentence starters for translation. Pupils who learn faster will translate an extra short passage and rewrite it for clearer Hausa while keeping the same meaning.
Note for teachers using this lesson plan
Select short texts that are age-appropriate and written in respectful language. Emphasise accurate meaning, correct vocabulary, and careful editing, and manage classroom discussion with maturity when sensitive topics appear.

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