Nzikọrịta Ozi Nke Ugbu A and Abụ, Ngwa Ozi Modern and Ibu Abụ N’Isi for Primary 6

Class: Primary 6Term: 2nd Term
Week: 7
Age: 11 yearsDuration: 45 minutes
Subject: Asusu Igbo
Curriculum Theme: Nigerian Language
Previous Lesson: Aghọta, Azaa, Ịgụ and Ịza Ajụjụ Sitere N’Aghọta, Azaa.
Topic: Omenala: Usoro Nzikọrịta Ozi; Agụmagụ: Abụ
Subject Matter: Akara ngwa e ji ezikọrịta ozi n’oge ugbu a, igwe na-ekwu okwu, akwụkwọ mgbasa ozi, igwe onyoonyoo, bill boards, ekwentị, ịhọpụta abụ n’akwụkwọ, ịgụ abụ ugboro ugboro, idunye ịgụ n’otu n’otu, ibu abụ n’isi n’eleghi anya n’akwụkwọ

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain:

• Identify modern communication devices.
• State the uses of different modern communication devices.
• Recite a given Igbo poem correctly.

Affective Domain:

• Appreciate the importance of modern communication in daily life.
• Show interest in reading and memorizing Igbo poems.
• Participate actively in class discussions about communication and poetry.

Psychomotor Domain:

• Write down the names of various modern communication devices.
• Read an Igbo poem clearly and with good pronunciation.
• Memorize a short Igbo poem.

Social Domain:

• Collaborate with peers during reading and memorization activities.
• Share ideas about how people communicate.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum for Primary 4-6 (Asusu Igbo)
• State Unified Scheme of Work for Primary 5 (Asusu Igbo)
• Igbo Kwenu for Primary Schools Book 5

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Pictures of a radio, television, billboard, and smartphone
• An Igbo poem book
• Cards with lines of an Igbo poem

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps pupils understand how people communicate in modern times, which is important for connecting with others and accessing information. It also introduces them to Igbo poetry, enabling them to appreciate the beauty of their language and culture through songs and verses.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have basic knowledge of speaking and understanding Igbo. They may have been exposed to traditional communication methods and simple Igbo songs or rhymes.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Omenala: Usoro Nzikọrịta Ozi; Agụmagụ: Abụ

Akara Ngwa Nzikọrịta Ozi nke Ugbu A (Modern Communication Devices)

Ngwa nzikọrịta ozi nke ugbu a bụ ihe e ji eziga ma ọ bụ nata ozi n’oge na-adịghị anya, na-ejikọta ndị mmadụ n’ebe dị iche iche.

Ụfọdụ n’ime ngwa nzikọrịta ozi nke ugbu a bụ:

• Igwe na-ekwu okwu (Redio): A na-eji ya anụ akụkọ, egwu, na mmemme dị iche iche.
• Akwụkwọ mgbasa ozi (Newspaper): A na-eji ya agụ akụkọ na ozi gbasara ihe na-eme n’ụwa.
• Igwe onyoonyoo (Television): A na-eji ya ele ihe nkiri, akụkọ, na mmemme dị iche iche.
• Billboards: Nnukwu bọọdụ a na-etinye n’okporo ụzọ e ji agbasa ozi ma ọ bụ mgbasa ozi.
• Ekwentị (Smartphone): A na-eji ya akpọ oku, iziga ozi, ịntanetị, na ịse foto.

Agụmagụ: Abụ (Literature: Poetry)

Abụ bụ okwu a haziri ahazi nke nwere ụda, mmetụta, na ozi pụrụ iche. Ọ na-abụkarị ihe e ji akọ akụkọ, iziga ozi, ma ọ bụ gosipụta mmetụta.

Ụzọ e si amụ abụ:

• Ịhọpụta abụ n’akwụkwọ: Onye nkuzi ma ọ bụ ụmụ akwụkwọ na-ahọrọ abụ ha ga-amụ.
• Ịgụ abụ ugboro ugboro: Ịgụ abụ ahụ ọtụtụ ugboro iji ghọta ihe ọ pụtara ma mara okwu ya.
• Idunye ịgụ n’otu n’otu: Onye ọ bụla n’ime ụmụ akwụkwọ na-agụ abụ ahụ n’onwe ya.
• Ibu abụ n’isi n’eleghi anya n’akwụkwọ: Ịgụ abụ ahụ n’ebughị ụzọ lee anya n’akwụkwọ.

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 different ways people send and receive messages. The teacher then tells them that today’s lesson will be on modern communication devices and an Igbo poem.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to the greetings and mention ways of communication like talking, writing letters, or using phones.

Learning Point: Pupils are prepared for the lesson and recall previous knowledge about communication.

Step 2: Presentation of Modern Communication Devices

Time: 10 minutes

Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Explanation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher displays pictures of modern communication devices (radio, TV, newspaper, billboard, smartphone). The teacher names each device in Igbo and asks pupils to identify them.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the pictures, identify the devices, and repeat their Igbo names.

Learning Point: Pupils identify and learn the Igbo names of modern communication devices.

Step 3: Discussion on Uses of Communication Devices

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Discussion

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads a discussion on how each of the identified devices is used to send or receive information. The teacher explains briefly the function of each device.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils contribute to the discussion by stating what they know about the uses of the devices.

Learning Point: Pupils understand the functions and importance of modern communication devices.

Step 4: Introduction to Igbo Poetry

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Selection

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces the second part of the lesson, which is on Igbo poetry (Abụ). The teacher explains what a poem is and selects a simple Igbo poem from the textbook or using poem cards for the class to study.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively to the explanation and observe the selected poem.

Learning Point: Pupils understand the concept of a poem and the poem for study is introduced.

Step 5: Reading the Poem

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Reading/Guidance

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher reads the selected poem aloud with clear pronunciation. The teacher then asks the pupils to read the poem after him/her, first in chorus, then individually.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the teacher, read the poem in chorus, and then take turns reading individually.

Learning Point: Pupils practice reading an Igbo poem and improve their pronunciation.

Step 6: Memorization Practice

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Drill/Guidance

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides the pupils in memorizing the poem by reading it line by line and having pupils repeat. The teacher encourages pupils to recite parts of the poem without looking at the book.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils repeat lines of the poem and try to recite it from memory.

Learning Point: Pupils begin the process of memorizing the poem.

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. Kọwaa ihe bụ ngwa nzikọrịta ozi nke ugbu a. (Explain what modern communication devices are.)
2. Gụọ aha ngwa nzikọrịta ozi atọ nke ugbu a. (Mention three modern communication devices.)
3. Kọwaa ihe bụ abụ. (Explain what a poem is.)
4. Gụọ abụ anyị mụrụ taa. (Recite the poem we learned today.)

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Summarization/Assignment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarizes the key points of the lesson, emphasizing the importance of modern communication and the beauty of Igbo poetry. The teacher assigns homework: to draw two modern communication devices and to fully memorize the poem.

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

Learning Point: Pupils consolidate their learning and are given tasks for reinforcement.

Lesson Keywords

• Nzikọrịta Ozi – Communication
• Ngwa – Device/Tool
• Abụ – Poem/Song
• Ekwentị – Phone
• Igwe Onyoonyoo – Television
• Redio – Radio
• Akwụkwọ Mgbasa Ozi – Newspaper
• Ibu n’isi – Memorize

Differentiation

For pupils who are struggling, the teacher will provide extra support by pairing them with more advanced pupils for reading and memorization practice. Simplified explanations and visual aids will be used. For advanced learners, the teacher will challenge them to find more examples of communication devices or to compose a short, simple poem of their own in Igbo.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Ensure that all Igbo words are pronounced correctly and clearly. Encourage active participation from all pupils, providing positive reinforcement. Make the reading and memorization of the poem enjoyable by using rhythm and gestures. The pictures of communication devices should be clear and relatable to the pupils’ experiences.