Reading: Vocabulary and Oral and Written Comprehension Nigeria’s Local Governments Primary 4 Second Term Week 10

Subject : English Grammar

Class : Primary 4

Term : Second Term

Week : Week 10

Topic :

Reading: Vocabulary and Oral and Written Comprehension Nigeria’s Local Governments Primary 4 Second Term Week 10

Primary 4 Second Term Week 10

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

• Students will be able to define what local governments are in Nigeria.
• Students will understand the responsibilities of local governments in Nigeria.
• Students will identify the sources of revenue for local governments in Nigeria.
• Students will understand the importance of local governments in promoting economic development.

Learning Activities :

• Pupils as a class, analyze the

  passage after reading.

• Pupils, pair up to highlight

  main ideas.

• Pupils, in pairs, identify the

  supporting ideas in the text.

• Each pupil establishes the

  connections between the

  main ideas and supporting

  ideas using evidence from

  the passage.

• Individual pupils while reading

  the passage stop midway to

  predict expected events in

  the passage and pick out

  new words.

Embedded Core Skills :

• Communication and Collaboration
• Creativity and Imagination
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Leadership skills and Personal Development
• Digital Literacy

Materials:

AUDIO VISUAL
RESOURCES

• Whiteboard and markers
• PowerPoint presentation
• Handouts with multiple-choice questions
• Worksheets with fill-in-the-blank questions
• Internet access for research

Content :

Nigeria’s Local Governments

Local governments are an important part of the Nigerian government system. There are 774 local government areas in Nigeria, and they are responsible for delivering essential services to their communities. Local governments are also known as local councils, and they are the third tier of government in Nigeria, after the federal government and state governments.

The local government system in Nigeria was established in 1976, and it has undergone several changes since then. Local governments are responsible for providing basic services to their communities, such as building and maintaining roads, providing clean water and electricity, and managing waste disposal.

Local governments in Nigeria are headed by elected officials, known as chairmen, who are responsible for the day-to-day running of the local government area. The chairman is supported by councilors, who are also elected by the people of the local government area. Together, they form the local government council, which is responsible for making decisions that affect their communities.

Local governments in Nigeria also have their own sources of revenue, which they use to fund their operations and deliver services to their communities. These revenues come from a variety of sources, including taxes, fees, and grants from the federal and state governments.

The role of local governments in Nigeria is crucial, as they are responsible for ensuring that their communities have access to essential services and infrastructure. They are also responsible for promoting economic development in their areas, which can help to create jobs and improve the quality of life for their citizens.

In conclusion, local governments in Nigeria are an important part of the country’s governance system. They are responsible for delivering essential services to their communities, and promoting economic development in their areas. The local government system provides an opportunity for citizens to participate in the governance of their communities, and to hold their elected officials accountable for their actions.

Evaluation

1. What is the local government system in Nigeria? a) The first tier of government b) The second tier of government c) The third tier of government d) The fourth tier of government
2. What are the responsibilities of local governments in Nigeria? a) Building and maintaining roads b) Providing clean water and electricity c) Managing waste disposal d) All of the above
3. Who is responsible for the day-to-day running of the local government area in Nigeria? a) The federal government b) The state government c) The local government council d) The citizens
4. What is the role of the chairman of the local government council in Nigeria? a) To make decisions that affect their communities b) To support councilors in their duties c) To manage the finances of the local government area d) To represent the local government area at the federal level
5. How are councilors in local governments in Nigeria elected? a) By the state government b) By the federal government c) By the citizens of the local government area d) By the chairman of the local government council
6. Where do local governments in Nigeria get their revenue from? a) Taxes b) Fees c) Grants from the federal and state governments d) All of the above
7. What is the importance of local governments in Nigeria? a) They are responsible for promoting economic development b) They are responsible for ensuring access to essential services and infrastructure c) They provide an opportunity for citizens to participate in governance d) All of the above
8. How many local government areas are there in Nigeria? a) 774 b) 100 c) 36 d) 6
9. When was the local government system in Nigeria established? a) 1960 b) 1976 c) 1999 d) 2003
10. Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of local governments in Nigeria? a) Providing security b) Building and maintaining roads c) Managing waste disposal d) Providing clean water and electricity

Lesson Presentation

Introduction (10 minutes):

1. Begin the lesson by asking students what they know about the government system in Nigeria.
2. Introduce the topic of local governments in Nigeria and explain their role in providing essential services to their communities.
3. Ask students to brainstorm a list of services that they think their local governments provide.

Direct Instruction (20 minutes):

1. Use a PowerPoint presentation to provide students with an overview of local governments in Nigeria.
2. Define what local governments are and their responsibilities, such as building and maintaining roads, providing clean water and electricity, and managing waste disposal.
3. Explain how local governments in Nigeria are headed by elected officials and how they are responsible for the day-to-day running of the local government area.
4. Discuss the sources of revenue for local governments, including taxes, fees, and grants from the federal and state governments.
5. Emphasize the importance of local governments in promoting economic development in their areas.

Guided Practice (20 minutes):

1. Distribute handouts with multiple-choice questions to the students.
2. Go through each question together, and allow students to work in pairs to discuss their answers.
3. Use this opportunity to clarify any misconceptions and answer any questions the students may have.

Independent Practice (20 minutes):

1. Distribute worksheets with fill-in-the-blank questions to the students.
2. Allow students to work independently on the worksheet, using the information from the lesson and their notes.
3. Encourage students to use the internet to research and gather more information if necessary.

Conclusion (10 minutes):

1. Review the main points of the lesson and ask students if they have any questions.
2. Summarize the importance of local governments in Nigeria.
3. Encourage students to share what they have learned with their families and friends.

Assessment:

1. Monitor student participation during the guided and independent practice activities.
2. Collect and grade the handouts and worksheets.
3. Use a rubric to evaluate student understanding of the lesson objectives

Revision /Review 

1. Local governments in Nigeria are responsible for providing basic services such as building and maintaining _____________.
2. The _____________ is responsible for the day-to-day running of the local government area in Nigeria.
3. Local governments in Nigeria have their own sources of revenue, which come from taxes, fees, and grants from the federal and _____________ governments.
4. Councilors in local governments in Nigeria are elected by the _____________ of the local government area.
5. The local government system in Nigeria was established in _____________.
6. The chairman of the local government council in Nigeria is responsible for making decisions that affect their _____________.
7. Local governments in Nigeria play an important role in promoting _____________ development in their areas.
8. The local government system in Nigeria is the _____________ tier of government.
9. There are _____________ local government areas in Nigeria.
10. Local governments in Nigeria are responsible for providing access to essential services and _____________ to their communities.