Lesson Plan: Adeyeye Adetutu – Sacrilege

Lesson Details

• Subject: English Language
• Class: JSS3
• Term: Second Term
• Week: 4
• Age: 13–15 years
• Topic: Adeyeye Adetutu – Sacrilege
• Sub-topic: The Origin of Ologbun Town and King Adelegan
• Duration: 40 minutes

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Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Discuss the historical origin of Ologbun town.
2. Describe King Adelegan and his significance in the story.
3. Explain two parts of speech from the given options (Pronoun, Preposition, Conjunction, Adverb, and Interjection).
4. Identify and use the key elements of the story to answer comprehension questions.
5. Develop critical thinking skills by analyzing key events in the story.

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Keywords

• Sacrilege – A violation or disrespect toward something sacred.
• Ologbun Town – The setting of the story.
• King Adelegan – The ruler of Ologbun town.
• Pronoun – A word that replaces a noun.
• Preposition – A word that shows the relationship between nouns.

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Set Induction

The teacher begins by asking students:

• “Have you ever heard a story about a town with sacred traditions?”
• “What do you think sacrilege means?”
• “Can you name a famous king from history?”

The teacher then explains that today’s lesson will focus on the story of Ologbun town, its origin, its ruler King Adelegan, and important grammar concepts.

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Entry Behavior

Students should already be familiar with:

• Basic storytelling elements (e.g., setting, characters, and plot).
• The concept of traditional rulers in Nigeria.
• Parts of speech in English grammar.

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Learning Resources and Materials

• Story text from “Adeyeye Adetutu – Sacrilege”
• Whiteboard and markers
• Flashcards with key vocabulary
• Charts displaying parts of speech

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Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

• Students will recall previous lessons on traditional rulers in Nigeria and discuss their roles.
• They will also review parts of speech, specifically pronouns, prepositions, conjunctions, adverbs, and interjections.
• The teacher will relate the story’s theme to real-life historical events where sacred traditions were upheld or violated.

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Embedded Core Skills

• Critical Thinking – Analyzing the consequences of sacrilege in the story.
• Communication – Discussing the story’s main ideas.
• Reading Comprehension – Extracting key information from the text.
• Grammar Application – Identifying and using parts of speech correctly.

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Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for JSS3 English
• Junior Secondary English Course (Macmillan)
• Essential English for Junior Secondary Schools

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Instructional Materials

• Story passage printouts
• Flashcards with definitions and examples
• Interactive PowerPoint slides (if available)

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Content Explanation

1. Origin of Ologbun Town

• Ologbun town was founded by a group of settlers led by a brave warrior.
• They migrated from a neighboring kingdom due to conflict and land disputes.
• The leader, a skilled hunter, discovered the land’s fertile soil and strategic location.
• Over time, it became a prosperous town, named after its founder.

2. Description of King Adelegan

• King Adelegan was wise, just, and respected.
• He upheld the town’s sacred traditions.
• His rule was peaceful until a sacrilegious act threatened the town’s harmony.
• He made difficult decisions to restore order.

3. Explanation of Two Parts of Speech

(Choose any two)

A. Pronoun

• A word that replaces a noun to avoid repetition.
• Examples: he, she, it, they, we
• Sentence: Tolu is kind. She helps others.

B. Preposition

• A word that shows the relationship between nouns.
• Examples: in, on, under, beside
• Sentence: The book is on the table.

C. Conjunction

• A word that connects words, phrases, or sentences.
• Examples: and, but, or, because
• Sentence: I like rice and beans.

D. Adverb

• A word that describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb.
• Examples: quickly, softly, yesterday
• Sentence: She ran quickly.

E. Interjection

• A word that expresses emotion or surprise.
• Examples: Wow! Ouch! Oh!
• Sentence: Wow! That was amazing!

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Evaluation Questions

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions (Choose the correct option: a, b, c, or d)

1. Ologbun town was founded by a group of ____.
   a) traders
   b) settlers
   c) fishermen
   d) travelers
2. King Adelegan was known for being ____.
   a) weak
   b) just
   c) selfish
   d) careless
3. A pronoun replaces a ____.
   a) noun
   b) verb
   c) adjective
   d) preposition

 

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Class Activity Discussion

15 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) with Answers

1. Who founded Ologbun town?
   • A brave warrior led settlers to the land.
2. Why did they settle in Ologbun?
   • The land was fertile and safe.

Answer all questions

1. Discuss the origin of Ologbun town.

Ologbun town was founded by a group of settlers who migrated from a neighboring kingdom due to conflicts and the search for fertile land. The leader of the settlers, a great warrior and hunter, discovered the land and decided to settle there due to its rich soil, abundant resources, and strategic location. Over time, the settlement grew into a prosperous town known as Ologbun, named after its first leader.

2. Describe King Adelegan.

King Adelegan was a wise and just ruler of Ologbun town. He was known for his intelligence, fairness, and dedication to the welfare of his people. He upheld the traditions and customs of the land and worked hard to maintain peace and stability in his kingdom. However, his reign faced a significant challenge when a sacrilegious act was committed, threatening the town’s peace and cultural beliefs.

3. Explain two of the following parts of speech:

• Pronoun: A pronoun is a word that replaces a noun in a sentence to avoid repetition. Examples include he, she, it, they, and we.
  • Example: Adetutu is kind. She helps the poor. (“She” replaces “Adetutu”).
• Preposition: A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence. Examples include in, on, under, beside, between, and through.
  • Example: The book is on the table. (“On” shows the relationship between “book” and “table”).
• Conjunction: A conjunction is a word that joins words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence. Examples include and, but, or, because, and although.
  • Example: Ade is studying because he has an exam tomorrow. (“Because” connects the two ideas).
• Adverb: An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. It tells how, when, where, or to what extent an action happens. Examples include quickly, happily, yesterday, here, and very.
  • Example: She sang beautifully. (“Beautifully” describes how she sang).
• Interjection: An interjection is a word or phrase that expresses sudden emotion or feeling. Examples include Wow! Oh! Alas! Hurray! Ouch!
  • Example: Wow! That was an amazing performance! (“Wow!” expresses excitement).

 

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Presentation Steps

1. Teacher revises the previous topic (e.g., narrative essays).
2. Teacher introduces the new topic with storytelling.
3. Students read the passage and identify key elements.
4. Teacher explains grammar points with examples.
5. Students participate in discussions and exercises.

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Teacher’s and Learners’ Activities

Teacher’s Activities

• Read the story aloud.
• Explain the historical background.
• Guide students in analyzing the text.
• Provide examples of parts of speech.

Learners’ Activities

• Listen and take notes.
• Answer comprehension questions.
• Identify parts of speech in sentences.
• Participate in class discussions.

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Assessment (Short Answer Questions)

1. Who was King Adelegan?
2. Why was Ologbun town founded?
3. Give two examples of pronouns.
4. What is an adverb? Provide an example.
5. How did King Adelegan handle the sacrilegious act?
   (5 more questions follow the same format)

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Conclusion

• Teacher reviews the lesson by summarizing key points.
• Students answer oral questions to check understanding.
• Teacher provides feedback and assigns homework.

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Assignment

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions (Choose the correct option: a, b, c, or d)

1. Ologbun town was founded by a group of ____.
   a) traders
   b) settlers
   c) hunters
   d) travelers
2. The leader of Ologbun town was a ____.
   a) king
   b) warrior
   c) farmer
   d) teacher
3. King Adelegan was known for being ____.
   a) weak
   b) wise
   c) selfish
   d) careless
4. The main problem in the story was ____.
   a) war
   b) sacrilege
   c) famine
   d) flood
5. Sacrilege means ____.
   a) respect for culture
   b) breaking sacred rules
   c) obeying the king
   d) helping the town
6. Ologbun town was named after its ____.
   a) first king
   b) founder
   c) river
   d) festival
7. A pronoun replaces a ____.
   a) noun
   b) verb
   c) adjective
   d) preposition
8. A preposition shows ____.
   a) action
   b) position
   c) feelings
   d) size
9. A conjunction is used to ____.
   a) describe a verb
   b) replace a noun
   c) connect words
   d) show action
10. An adverb tells us ____.
    a) how an action happens
    b) the name of a person
    c) the position of something
    d) the meaning of a word
11. An interjection expresses ____.
    a) emotion
    b) size
    c) action
    d) place
12. King Adelegan ruled Ologbun with ____.
    a) kindness
    b) laziness
    c) fear
    d) ignorance
13. The settlers chose Ologbun because the land was ____.
    a) small
    b) fertile
    c) crowded
    d) empty
14. The sacrilegious act in the story caused ____.
    a) happiness
    b) peace
    c) problems
    d) trade
15. The people of Ologbun respected their ____.
    a) history
    b) traditions
    c) enemies
    d) markets

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15 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) with Answers

1. What is Ologbun town?
   • A town founded by settlers led by a warrior.
2. Why was Ologbun town created?
   • The settlers left their old land due to conflicts.
3. Who was King Adelegan?
   • He was a wise and respected ruler of Ologbun town.
4. What does sacrilege mean?
   • It means disrespecting sacred traditions.
5. Why was the sacrilegious act a problem?
   • It caused disorder and fear in Ologbun town.
6. How did King Adelegan handle the problem?
   • He made wise decisions to restore order.
7. Why was Ologbun a good place to settle?
   • It had fertile land and a safe location.
8. What kind of leader was King Adelegan?
   • He was fair, just, and respected.
9. How does this story teach us about tradition?
   • It shows the importance of respecting culture.
10. What lesson can we learn from the story?

• We should respect rules and traditions.

11. What is a pronoun?

• A word that replaces a noun (e.g., he, she, they).

12. What is a preposition?

• A word that shows the position of something (e.g., on, under).

13. What is a conjunction?

• A word that joins words or sentences (e.g., and, but).

14. What is an adverb?

• A word that describes how an action happens (e.g., quickly).

15. What is an interjection?

• A word that expresses emotion (e.g., Wow!).

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10 Evaluation Questions (Short Answer Questions)

1. Who founded Ologbun town?
2. Why did the settlers move to Ologbun?
3. What problem did the town face in the story?
4. How did King Adelegan rule the town?
5. What does “sacrilege” mean?
6. Why was the sacrilegious act dangerous to the town?
7. Give two examples of pronouns.
8. What is an adverb? Give one example.
9. Why should we respect traditions?
10. How did King Adelegan solve the town’s problem?