Detailed Student-Centered Lesson Plan

Subject: Yoruba
Class: JSS 2
Term: Third Term
Week: Week 3

Topic: OSE KETA

Sub-Topic: APOLA-ISE (Verb Phrase)

Duration: 60 minutes

Behavioral Objectives:

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

1. Identify different types of verb phrases.
2. Provide examples of verb phrases.
3. Explain how some Yoruba deities became revered.

Key Words:

• Apola-Ise
• Oro-Ise Alaigbabo
• Oro-Ise Agbabo
• Orisa Akunlebo

Entry Behaviour:

Students are familiar with basic Yoruba sentences and verbs.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Yoruba textbooks
• Flashcards with examples
• Charts showing Yoruba deities

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:

Students have previously learned about Yoruba verbs and simple sentences.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Reading comprehension
• Critical thinking
• Cultural understanding

Reference Books:

• S.Y. Adewoyin (2003) “SIMPLIFIED YORUBA L1 J.S.S.2”, Corpromutt Publishers Nig Ltd.
• Oyebamji Mustapha (2009) “Eko Ede Yoruba Titun”, University Press

Instructional Materials:

• Flashcards
• Charts with verb phrase examples
• Stories of Yoruba deities

Content:

Presentation:

Step 1: Revision of Previous Topic

Teacher’s Activities:

• Review the previous topic on basic Yoruba verbs.
• Ask students to recall examples of verbs.

Learners’ Activities:

• Answer questions from the teacher.
• Participate in discussions.

Step 2: Introduction of New Topic

Teacher’s Activities:

• Introduce the new topic: Apola-Ise (Verb Phrase).
• Explain that the main verb is the focus of the verb phrase.
• Discuss different types of verb phrases.

Learners’ Activities:

• Listen to the teacher.
• Observe examples provided.

Step 3: Guided Practice

Teacher’s Activities:

• Provide several examples of verb phrases.
• Allow students to create their own examples.
• Correct and guide students when necessary.

Learners’ Activities:

• Create sentences with verb phrases.
• Share their sentences with the class.
• Ask questions if they do not understand.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Engage students with practical examples.
• Monitor and assist students during practice.
• Provide feedback and corrections.

Learners’ Activities:

• Participate actively in creating sentences.
• Work in pairs or groups to discuss verb phrases.
• Share their findings with the class.

Assessment:

• Observe students’ participation.
• Check the accuracy of their sentences.
• Provide immediate feedback.

Evaluation Questions:

1. Define Apola-Ise.
2. Give an example of Oro-Ise Alaigbabo.
3. Give an example of Oro-Ise Agbabo.
4. Explain how Moremi became an Orisa Akunlebo.
5. Name two Orisa Akunlebo from Yoruba history.
6. What is the main focus of a verb phrase?
7. How do verb phrases function in a sentence?
8. Give an example of a sentence with a verb phrase.
9. Explain the difference between Oro-Ise Alaigbabo and Oro-Ise Agbabo.
10. Provide an example of a verb phrase with Oro-Ise and Oro-Oruko.

Conclusion:

Teacher’s Activities:

• Go around the class to check students’ work.
• Mark their work and provide necessary corrections.
• Summarize the lesson.

Learners’ Activities:

• Submit their work for marking.
• Listen to the teacher’s summary.
• Ask any remaining questions.

This lesson plan aims to engage students through hands-on activities and practical examples, ensuring they understand the concepts of verb phrases and the cultural significance of Yoruba deities.

ISEDA ORO ORUKO

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Yoruba Lesson: Week 3

Topic: OSE KETA

APOLA-ISE (Verb Phrase)

Definition:

Ninu apola-ise ni koko gbolohun maa n wa. Orisiirisii isori oro ni o le jeyo po ninu apola-ise.

Types of Apola-Ise:

1. Oro-Ise Alaigbabo:
   • Iji ja
   • Mo sun
   • Iyan naa kan
2. Oro-Ise ati Oro-Oruko ni Ipo Abo:
   • Dolapo ra keke
   • Mo je akara
   • Femi pari idanwo
3. Oro-Ise Agbabo ati Eyan (Oro Aponle):
   • Bola mu oti yo
   • Jide gun igi giga fiofio
   • Mo rerin-in arintakiti
4. Oro-Ise ati Apola Atokun:
   • Bola lo si Obilende ni ana
   • Mo ti ilekun si ita
5. Eyo Oro-Ise ti o n sise odidi gbolohun:
   • Jade
   • Jokoo
   • Dide

Exercises:

IGBELEWON:

• Ko apeere Apola-Ise marun-un sile pelu apeere metameta yato si eyi ti o wa ninu iwe yii.

IWE AKATILEWA:

• S.Y. Adewoyin (2003) “SIMPLIFIED YORUBA L1 J.S.S.2”, Corpromutt Publishers Nig Ltd, pp. 24-25.

Cultural Content:

BI AWON AKONI EDA SE DI ORISA AKUNLEBO:

• Orisa Ipin Kin-Inni: Orisa ti Olorun da, bii Obatala, Orumila, Ogun, Esu.
• Orisa Ipin Keji: Awon eniyan ti a so di orisa nitori ise ribiribi, bii Yemoja, Sango, Oya, Osun, Moremi, Orisa Oko.

Examples:

1. MOREMI: Di orisa nitori ise ribiribi nigba ti awon Igbo n dun mohuru mo Ile-Ife.
2. OGUN (God of Iron): Ode ni Ogun ni aye atijo. O korira iwa eke ati iro pipa.
3. SANGO (God of Lightning & Thunder): Okan lara awon oba ti o ti je ni Oyo ile. Ina maa n jade lenu re to ba n soro.

IGBELEWON:

1. Salaye ona meji ti a pin awon orisa ile Yoruba si.
2. Ki lo so Moremi di orisa akunlebo.

APA KEJI:

1. Ko apeere Apola-Ise marun-un sile pelu apeere metameta yato si eyi ti o wa ninu iwe yii.
2. Ko awon orisa meta ti won di orisa akunlebo nipa agbara.
3. Ko akanlo ede ayaworan merin ninu iwe apileko pelu alaye.

IWE AKATILEWA:

• Oyebamji Mustapha (2009) “Eko Ede Yoruba Titun”, University Press, pp. 198-204.

ISE ASETILEWA:

1. ‘Ade gun keke’ apola ise inu gbolohun yii ni (a) Ade (b) gun (c) gun keke.
2. ‘Olu ki i ja’ iru apola yii ni …… (a) oro ise agbabo (b) oro ise alaigbabo (c) ibeere pesije.
3. Apola ise odidi gbolohun ni (a) Jade (b) Olu ki i sun (c) Ola n korin lowo.
4. Orisa wo ni awon Yoruba gbagbo pe o maa n yo ina lenu ………..(a) Sango (b) Moremi (c) Ogun.
5. Atenumo oro ju eekan lo ninu ewi ni …………. (a) ibeere pesije (b) awitunwi (c) iforodara.