National Anthem Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Creative, Art, and Craft

Lesson Plan for Primary 1 – Second Term, Week 2

Subject: Creative, Art, and Craft

Class: Primary 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 2
Age: 5–6 years
Topic: Singing the Nigerian National Anthem
Sub-topic: Tonic Sol-Fa, Vocabulary Pronunciation, and Singing Skills
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Recite the tonic sol-fa of the Nigerian National Anthem correctly.
2. Pronounce some difficult words from the song.
3. Sing the National Anthem confidently.

Keywords

• National Anthem
• Tonic Sol-Fa
• Vocabulary
• Pronunciation

Set Induction

Play an audio-visual recording of the Nigerian National Anthem and ask pupils to share how they feel about the song.

Entry Behavior

Pupils are familiar with the Nigerian National Anthem but may struggle with pronunciation and melody.

Learning Resources and Materials

1. Audio-Visual Resources:
   • Piano, recorder, violin.
   • Video link: Nigerian National Anthem.
2. Physical Materials:
   • Picture of the national flag and coat of arms.
   • Flashcards with difficult words from the anthem.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Ask pupils to hum or sing parts of the Nigerian National Anthem they know.

Embedded Core Skills

• Creativity and imagination
• Communication and collaboration
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Leadership and personal development

Reference Materials

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Nigerian Anthem Textbook

Instructional Materials

• Piano or recorder
• Flashcards
• National Flag and Coat of Arms Picture

Content

Meaning of the Nigerian National Anthem

1. The Nigerian National Anthem is a patriotic song sung to show loyalty and pride for the country.
2. It consists of two stanzas and is sung at formal events like school assemblies and national ceremonies.

Tonic Sol-Fa of the Nigerian National Anthem

• Solfa Notation for the First Stanza:
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  d: d r m | m: m r d | d: l s | m: m f m |
r: d r | m: r r d | d: l s | m: r r d ||


Difficult Words in the Anthem

1. Patriot: A person who loves their country.
2. Obey: To follow instructions or rules.
3. Might: Strength or power.
4. Labour: Hard work.
5. Justice: Fairness and honesty.

Examples of National Symbols

1. National Flag
2. Coat of Arms
3. Nigerian Currency
4. National Pledge
5. Nigerian Passport

Learning Activities

1. Listening Activity:
   • Pupils listen to the teacher sing the tonic sol-fa of the National Anthem.
2. Pronunciation Activity:
   • Teacher pronounces difficult words from the anthem, and pupils repeat.
3. Singing in Pairs:
   • Pupils pair up and practice singing the anthem with the teacher’s guidance.

Teacher’s Activities

1. Explain the meaning of the Nigerian National Anthem.
2. Demonstrate the tonic sol-fa of the anthem.
3. Teach the pronunciation of difficult words in the song.
4. Guide pupils in singing the anthem in pairs.

Learners’ Activities

1. Listen to the teacher and repeat the tonic sol-fa.
2. Pronounce the difficult words after the teacher.
3. Sing the National Anthem in pairs.

Assessment

Evaluation Questions (Fill in the Blanks)

1. The Nigerian National Anthem has ___ stanzas. (a) one (b) two (c) three (d) four
2. The tonic sol-fa of the anthem starts with ___. (a) d (b) r (c) m (d) l
3. The word “justice” means ___. (a) fairness (b) pride (c) hard work (d) patriot
4. A ___ is someone who loves their country. (a) patriot (b) teacher (c) soldier (d) student
5. The anthem mentions “___ and justice.” (a) labour (b) peace (c) truth (d) courage

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Class Activity Discussion (15 FAQs with Answers)

1. What is the National Anthem?
   • A patriotic song of Nigeria.
2. How many stanzas does the anthem have?
   • Two.
3. What is the first word of the anthem?
   • “Arise.”
4. What does “patriot” mean?
   • Someone who loves their country.
5. Why do we sing the anthem?
   • To show loyalty to Nigeria.

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Conclusion

The teacher supervises the pupils as they sing the National Anthem in pairs. Feedback is provided to improve melody and pronunciation.

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