Class: Primary 5
Term: 3rd Term
Subject: Cultural And Creative Arts
Curriculum Theme:
Previous Lesson: Materials
Topic: Purpose Of Local Architecture and Setting Poem To sofa
Content/Learning Area: Purpose Of Local Architecture And Setting Poem To Sofa
Time Allocation: 40 minutes

Performance objectives

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

Cognitive Domain: State at least three purposes of local architecture.
Affective Domain: Show appreciation for local architectural designs in their environment.
Psychomotor Domain: Demonstrate how to set a simple poem to solfa notation.
Social domain: Participate cooperatively in group recitations of poem with solfa notation.

reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
Abuja Educational Resource Center Scheme of work
NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
Online Information from: wikipedia – Vernacular architecture
Relevant Textbooks

Instructional Materials

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will use the following: Chart showing different types of local buildings, Pictures of conventional houses, Cardboard with poem lyrics, Musical chart showing solfa syllables, Flashcards with d, r, m, f, s, l, t, d.

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils understand the cultural value of local buildings and how music can be expressed through solfa, promoting cultural identity and creativity.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have seen local buildings in their environment and have previously recited nursery rhymes and simple songs.

Lesson Content

Purpose Of Local Architecture And Setting Poem To Sofa

Local architecture refers to traditional buildings made by people in a specific place using local materials. Setting poem to solfa means turning the words of a poem into musical notes.

Purpose Of local Architecture

Local architecture helps people live in ways that match their weather, culture and lifestyle. These buildings are usually made from local things like mud, wood or straw. the following are the purposes of local architecture:

Provides shelter for families
Reflects the culture of the people
Protects people from bad weather
Brings people together in a community
Uses materials that are easy to find
Saves money by using local resources
Shows the identity of a tribe or area
Provides natural cooling in hot climates
Offers protection from wild animals
Preserves traditional building skills

Setting Poem To Solfa

Poems can be turned into musical sounds using solfa syllables. Solfa syllables are d, r, m, f, s, l, t, d. these include:

Reading the poem aloud
Breaking it into short lines
Matching each word or syllable with a solfa sound
Singing the solfa tune together

examples are:

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star – d d | r r | m m | r
How I wonder what you are – f f | m m | r r | d

Teaching Methods

To deliver this lesson,‌ ⁤the teacher will⁤ adopt⁤ the following methods: Discussion, Lecture, Explanation, Exhibition, Group Work, Visual Aids

Instructional Procedures

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 mins
Teaching Skill: Set induction
TeacherS Activity: Tells a story about her grandfather’s traditional house and shows a picture chart.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively and observe the chart.

Step 2: Meaning of Local Architecture

Time: 6 mins
teaching Skill: Explanation
Teacher’s Activity: Explains local architecture with examples and displays pictures of traditional homes.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and give examples of buildings in their community.

Step 3: Purposes of Local Architecture

Time: 6 mins
Teaching Skill: Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: Leads discussion on reasons people build traditional houses.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils suggest and list reasons.

Step 4: Setting Poem to Solfa

Time: 8 mins
Teaching Skill: Demonstration
Teacher’s Activity: demonstrates how to turn lines of a poem into solfa syllables.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils practice by repeating after the teacher.

Step 5: Group Practice

Time: 6 mins
Teaching Skill: Group Work
Teacher’s Activity: Splits class into groups to practice another short poem using solfa.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils work in groups to recite poem with solfa.

Step 6: Note-Taking

Time: 3 mins
Teaching Skill: Writing
Teacher’s Activity: Writes key points and examples on the board for pupils to copy.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy notes into their books.

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 4 mins
Teaching Skill: Assessment
Teacher’s Activity: Asks pupils questions from the lesson and observes their group recitation.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer questions and demonstrate poem to solfa activity.

Objective-aligned checks:

State at least three purposes of local architecture.
Demonstrate how to set a simple poem to solfa notation.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 2 mins
teaching Skill: Instructional, Cognitive
Teacher’s Activity: Reviews the lesson and encourages pupils to notice local buildings in their area.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond and express appreciation for the lesson.

Lesson Keywords

Architecture – the design of buildings
Solfa – musical sounds like d, r, m, f
Poem – a piece of writing with rhythm or rhyme
Shelter – a place to live or stay safe
cultural – related to the way of life of a people
Vernacular – local or traditional building style

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Mention three purposes of local architecture
Say what solfa syllables are
Recite one line of a poem with solfa notation
Identify materials used in local buildings
Work in a group to recite a new poem with solfa notes

Assignment/Homework

Find a picture of a local building in your community.
Write a short poem about your favorite thing in your home.
Try to find the solfa notes for a simple song you know.

Differentiation

For slower learners: Provide simpler poems and solfa examples.
For advanced learners: Encourage them to create their own poem and solfa notation.
For visual/auditory/kinesthetic learners: Use visual aids, songs, and movement activities to reinforce learning.

Note for Teachers

Encourage pupils to bring photos or draw local buildings they know.Use simple poems with strong rhythm for easier solfa conversion.