Class: Primary 6
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 4
Age: 11 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Yoruba
Curriculum Theme: Nigerian Languages
Previous Lesson: Arokọ Alariiyanjiyan, Akole, Ifaara, Koko and Agbalagbo.
Topic: LÉTÀ KÍKỌ (Letter Writing)
Subject Matter: Létà àìgbàgbèfè, Oríkì létà àìgbàgbèfè, Ìlànà kíkọ létà àìgbàgbèfè, Àdírèsì, Déètì, Ìkíni, Àkólé, Kókó inú létà, Ìgúnlè

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:

Define informal letter (létà àìgbàgbèfè).
Identify the parts of an informal letter.
State the rules for writing an informal letter.

Affective Domain:

Appreciate the importance of writing informal letters for communication.
Show interest in learning to write letters correctly.

Psychomotor Domain:

Write a complete informal letter following the correct structure.
Correctly place addresses, dates, salutations, body, and closings in a letter.

Communicate personal messages effectively using informal letter writing skills.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9 Years Basic Education Curriculum for Primary Schools
State Unified Scheme of Work for Primary 6 Yoruba
Àkọ́kó Ìwé Èdè Yorùbá fún Ilé-ẹ̀kọ́ Alákọ̀bẹ́rẹ̀ 6
https://www.education.gov.ng
https://www.waecdirect.org

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

Àpẹẹrẹ létà (Example letter)
Envelope
Writing paper
Kaadi ilana (Instructional cards)
Pátákó ìkòwé (Writing board)

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils learn how to write informal letters, which is an important skill for communicating with family and friends. Understanding letter writing enables pupils to express themselves clearly in written form and maintain personal connections.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils can read and write simple sentences in Yoruba and have basic knowledge of communication.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

LÉTÀ ÀÌGBÀGBÈFÈ (INFORMAL LETTER)

Oríkì Létà Àìgbàgbèfè (Definition of Informal Letter)

Létà àìgbàgbèfè ní létà tí a máa ń kọ sí àwọn ẹbí, ọ̀rẹ́ tàbí ẹni tí a mọ̀ dáadáa. Èdè tí a máa ń lò nínú irú létà bẹ́ẹ̀ kò kí í ṣe èdè tí ó lè, bẹ́ẹ̀ ni kò kí í ṣe èdè àfọ́sí.

(An informal letter is a letter written to family, friends, or someone you know well. The language used in such letters is not difficult, nor is it formal language.)

Ìlànà Kíkọ Létà Àìgbàgbèfè (Rules for Writing Informal Letters)

Àwọn ìlànà wọ̀nyí gbọ́dọ̀ wà nínú létà àìgbàgbèfè:

Àdírèsì Àti Déètì (Sender’s Address and Date)
Ìkíni (Salutation/Greeting)
Àkólé (Purpose/Reason for Writing)
Kókó Inú Létà (Body of the Letter)
Ìgúnlè (Closing)

Àpẹẹrẹ Ìlànà Létà Àìgbàgbèfè (Example Structure of an Informal Letter)

Àdírèsì Àti Déètì (Sender’s Address and Date)

Èyí ní àdírèsì ẹni tí ó ń kọ létà, a máa ń kọ ọ́ sí apá ọ̀tún okè iwé. Lẹ́yìn àdírèsì, a máa ń kọ ọjọ́ àti oṣù tí a kọ létà náà.

(This is the sender’s address, written at the top right corner of the page. After the address, the date the letter was written is included.)

Ìkíni (Salutation/Greeting)

Èyí ní ìkíni sí ẹni tí a ń kọ létà sí. A máa ń kọ ọ́ sí apá ọ̀sì iwé, ní ìsàlẹ̀ àdírèsì àti déètì. A máa ń lo àwọn ọ̀rọ̀ bí “Ọ̀rẹ́ mi àyọ́,” “Ẹ̀gbọ́n mi ọ̀wọ́n,” tàbí “Iyà mi àbiyamọ.”

(This is the greeting to the person the letter is being sent to. It is written on the left side of the page, below the address and date. Words like “My dear friend,” “My beloved elder sibling,” or “My dear mother” are used.)

Àkólé (Purpose/Reason for Writing)

Èyí ní ìdí tí ó fi ń kọ létà náà. Ó máa ń jẹ́ gbolohun kúkúrú kan tí ó sọ kókó inú létà náà ní ṣokí.

(This is the reason for writing the letter. It is a short sentence that briefly states the main point of the letter.)

Kókó Inú Létà (Body of the Letter)

Èyí ní apá tí ó tóbi jù lọ nínú létà. Nínú rẹ̀ ní a ti máa ń ṣàlàyé gbogbo ohun tí a fẹ́ sọ fún ẹni tí a ń kọ létà sí. A lè fi ìbéèrè bẹ̀rẹ̀, ká síwájú, ká wá fi ìparí lé e.

(This is the largest part of the letter. It is where all the things you want to tell the recipient are explained. You can start with questions, continue, and then conclude it.)

Ìgúnlè (Closing)

Èyí ní ìparí létà. Ó máa ń jẹ́ ọ̀rọ̀ ìfífẹ̀hàn bí “Tire nípa òdodo,” “Tire pẹ̀lú ìfẹ́,” tàbí “Òdodo ọ̀rẹ́ rẹ.” Lẹ́yìn rẹ̀, orúkọ ẹni tí ó kọ létà ní a máa ń kọ.

(This is the closing of the letter. It usually contains expressions of affection such as “Yours sincerely,” “Yours with love,” or “Your true friend.” After this, the name of the sender is written.)

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 how they communicate with their family members who live far away. The teacher then introduces the topic: “LÉTÀ KÍKỌ” and specifically “LÉTÀ ÀÌGBÀGBÈFÈ”.

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

Learning Point: Pupils recall different ways of communication and are introduced to letter writing.

Step 2: Definition of Informal Letter

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Definition

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains the meaning of “Létà àìgbàgbèfè” (informal letter) in Yoruba, giving examples of people to whom such letters are written. The teacher writes the definition on the board.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, ask questions for clarity, and copy the definition from the board.

Learning Point: Pupils understand what an informal letter is and to whom it is written.

Step 3: Parts of an Informal Letter

Time: 10 minutes

Teaching Skill: Listing/Identification

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher lists and briefly introduces the main parts or rules for writing an informal letter (Àdírèsì Àti Déètì, Ìkíni, Àkólé, Kókó Inú Létà, Ìgúnlè) on the board. The teacher uses an example letter to point out each part.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils identify the parts as the teacher points them out in the example letter and copy the list from the board.

Learning Point: Pupils identify the key components of an informal letter.

Step 4: Explaining Each Part with Examples

Time: 10 minutes

Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Elaboration

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher takes each part of the informal letter (Àdírèsì Àti Déètì, Ìkíni, Àkólé, Kókó Inú Létà, Ìgúnlè) and explains it in detail, providing simple Yoruba examples for each section. The teacher demonstrates the correct placement on the board using the writing paper.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils pay close attention to the explanations and examples, asking questions where necessary.

Learning Point: Pupils understand the purpose and correct format for each part of an informal letter.

Step 5: Guided Practice

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Practice

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks pupils to write their own address and today’s date, followed by a suitable salutation for a friend, on a piece of paper.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils attempt to write the address, date, and salutation as instructed by the teacher.

Learning Point: Pupils practice writing the initial parts of an informal letter.

Step 6: Review of Practice

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Feedback/Correction

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher moves around the class, checking the pupils’ work from Step 5, providing immediate feedback and corrections where needed.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils receive feedback and make necessary corrections to their work.

Learning Point: Pupils correct their mistakes and reinforce correct formatting.

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 a pè ní létà àìgbàgbèfè?
Darukọ àwọn ìlànà méjì tó ṣe pàtákì nínú kíkọ létà àìgbàgbẹ́fẹ̀.
Ṣàlàyé kókó inú létà.
Kọ ìgúnlè tó yẹ fun létà àìgbàgbèfè sí òré rẹ.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Summarization

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarizes the key points of the lesson, emphasizing the importance of writing clear and well-structured informal letters. The teacher assigns homework for pupils to write a complete informal letter to a family member.

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

Learning Point: Pupils consolidate their learning and prepare for independent practice.

Lesson Keywords

Létà – Letter
Àìgbàgbèfè – Informal
Àdírèsì – Address
Déètì – Date
Ìkíni – Salutation/Greeting
Àkólé – Purpose/Reason for Writing
Kókó inú létà – Body of the letter
Ìgúnlè – Closing

Differentiation

For pupils who grasp concepts quickly, the teacher can ask them to write a short informal letter on a given topic. For pupils who need more support, the teacher will provide sentence starters or a template to guide their writing.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Teachers should ensure that pupils have enough writing materials and provide clear, simple examples in Yoruba. Encourage pupils to practice writing letters regularly to improve their skills. Pay attention to correct grammar and spelling in pupils’ written work.

Leta Kikọ, Leta Aiìgbagbèfè, Adiresi, Deeti and Ikini for Primary 6

Specific Objectives

Cognitive Domain:

Affective Domain:

Psychomotor Domain:

Reference Materials

Instructional Materials

Rationale for the Lesson

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Lesson Content/Board Summary

LÉTÀ ÀÌGBÀGBÈFÈ (INFORMAL LETTER)

Oríkì Létà Àìgbàgbèfè (Definition of Informal Letter)

Ìlànà Kíkọ Létà Àìgbàgbèfè (Rules for Writing Informal Letters)

Àpẹẹrẹ Ìlànà Létà Àìgbàgbèfè (Example Structure of an Informal Letter)

Àdírèsì Àti Déètì (Sender’s Address and Date)

Ìkíni (Salutation/Greeting)

Àkólé (Purpose/Reason for Writing)

Kókó Inú Létà (Body of the Letter)

Ìgúnlè (Closing)

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Step 2: Definition of Informal Letter

Step 3: Parts of an Informal Letter

Step 4: Explaining Each Part with Examples

Step 5: Guided Practice

Step 6: Review of Practice

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

LÉTÀ ÀÌGBÀGBÈFÈ (INFORMAL LETTER)

Oríkì Létà Àìgbàgbèfè (Definition of Informal Letter)

Ìlànà Kíkọ Létà Àìgbàgbèfè (Rules for Writing Informal Letters)

Àpẹẹrẹ Ìlànà Létà Àìgbàgbèfè (Example Structure of an Informal Letter)

Àdírèsì Àti Déètì (Sender’s Address and Date)

Ìkíni (Salutation/Greeting)

Àkólé (Purpose/Reason for Writing)

Kókó Inú Létà (Body of the Letter)

Ìgúnlè (Closing)

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Step 2: Definition of Informal Letter

Step 3: Parts of an Informal Letter

Step 4: Explaining Each Part with Examples

Step 5: Guided Practice

Step 6: Review of Practice

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Step 8: Conclusion

Lesson Keywords

Differentiation

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Royal Alikor