Traditional Marriage
Subject :
Social Studies
Topic :
Traditional Marriage
Class :
Primary 5 / Basic 5 / Year 5
Term :
1st Term
First Term
Week :
Week 8
Reference Materials : .
Online materials
Scheme of work
Textbooks
Instructional Materials :..
Pictures showing people in a traditional marriage function or ceremony
Previous Knowledge :
The pupils have previous knowledge of.
Problems Of Responsible Parenthood
Communicable Sexually Transmitted Diseases STD / STI / HIV / AIDS
that was taught in the previous lesson
Behavioural Objectives : At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to
1. Explain the meaning of traditional marriage
2. Mention the items that are always presented during traditional marriage
3. The benefits of traditional marriage
- Explanation
- Demonstration
- Questions and Answers
- Role Modeling
Content :
What is traditionalist marriage ?
Traditional marriage is the type of marriage that is done in accordance with the native Norms, customs, culture and traditional. This type of marriage fosters cultural unity among the family members that are involved as members of the different cultural background come together during traditional marriage ceremony.
Items that are used in traditional marriage
1. Kolanut
2. Salt
3. Alligator pepper
4. Dried fish
5. Palm oil
6. Palm wine
7. Goat
8. Honey
9. Tubers of yam
10. Fruits etc
Oder of Events During Traditional Marriage
1. The bridegroom family members are welcome by family members of the bride. At times they are asked that what is the purpose of their visit to the bride family
2. Normal introduction and exchange of greetings and pleasantries are fine through the spoke person of each family. This person may be a male or female with sound knowledge about the event of the day. At times, they are called Alaga Ìdúró (Stand up MC) and Alaga ijoko ( Welcoming Guest MC)
3. Reading of the introduction letter that is written by the bridegroom family members is accepted by the bride’s family members. The introduction letter is read by one family member of the bride. The content of the introduction letter is typically that we have seen a very beautiful flower in your compound and we the family of the bridegroom which to take the flower and make it our wife.
4.. After that the bridegroom, with his friends, is led into the gathering to come and pay homage and greet his in-laws
5. The bride is brought in in the company of her friends and we’ll wishers.
6. Exchange of gifts between the two family members are done. The payment of bride price and dowry are also made
6. Prayers are rendered by both parents of the couples and hence the traditional marriage is sealed
Benefits Of Traditional Marriage
1. It fosters and nourishes our traditional Norms, customs and tradition.
2.. Traditional marriage encourages polygamous which means that a man can marry more than one wife
3. There is this involvement of members of the extended family during traditional marriage. This fosters unity and love among family members.
4. It encourages large family. The more we are the better we shall be.
Watch My Traditional Wedding Ceremony Here
Presentation
The topic is presented step by step
Step 1:
The class teacher revises the previous topics
Step 2.
He introduces the new topic
Step 3:
The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise
Evaluation
Attempt all the questions.
1. __________ is the union between a man and a woman to become husband and wife. A. Courtship B. Marriage C. Relationship
2. __________ is the marriage conducted according custom and traditional.
A. Court marriage B. Church marriage C. Traditional marriage
3. Alága ìdúró and Alaga ijoko às also Know as ____________(a) Master of ceremony (b) Master of marriage (c) Master of event
4. Dowry is paid by the bride’s family. _____ (a) True (b) False (c) Not sure
5. Gift is given by the bride’s family to the groom’s family. A. True B. False C. Maybe
Part B
Theory
1. What is traditional marriage
2. Mention four items that are always presented or made available during traditional marriage
3. What is bridal list
4..Mention four items that may be included in the bridal list
5. Write out four importance of traditional marriage
Conclusion :
The class teacher wraps up or conclude the lesson by giving out short note to summarize the topic that he or she has just taught.
The class teacher also goes round to make sure that the notes are well copied or well written. He or she does the necessary corrections when the need arises.
Assignment :
Prepare for the next lesson by reading about
Modern Marriage
