Song or Music with Nigerian Identity Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5
Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5
Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts
Class: Primary 5
Term: First Term
Week: 5
Age: 10 years
Topic: Song/Music with Nigerian Identity
Sub-topic: Values of Patriotism in Music
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioural Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Identify some values relating to patriotism in a given song.
- Sing a part of the song “Which Way Nigeria” by Sonny Okosun.
- Identify other patriotic Nigerian singers.
Keywords: Patriotism, Nigerian Identity, Values, Song, Music, Patriotic Singers
Set Induction:
- Play a short clip of “Which Way Nigeria” by Sonny Okosun to capture pupils’ interest.
Entry Behaviour:
- Pupils should be familiar with basic music concepts and have some knowledge of Nigeria’s culture and values.
Learning Materials:
- Audio recording of “Which Way Nigeria” by Sonny Okosun, lyrics of the song, videos or images of Nigerian patriotic singers.
Instructional Materials:
- Audio equipment, song lyrics, projector or screen (if available).
Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:
- Discuss previous lessons on music and songs, connecting them to Nigerian identity and values.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Listening, singing, understanding cultural values, and identifying patriotic themes in music.
Reference Books:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 5 Cultural and Creative Arts.
Content:
- Values Relating to Patriotism in Music:
- Unity: Songs that emphasize national unity and working together as a country.
- Pride: Songs that evoke pride in Nigeria’s culture, history, and achievements.
- Civic Responsibility: Songs that encourage responsible citizenship and love for the country.
- Hope and Progress: Songs that inspire hope for the future and progress in the nation.
- Respect for National Symbols: Songs that highlight the importance of national symbols like the flag and anthem.
- Singing “Which Way Nigeria” by Sonny Okosun:
- Listen to and sing along with selected parts of the song.
- Discuss the song’s message about Nigeria’s progress and direction.
- Other Patriotic Nigerian Singers:
- Fela Kuti: Known for songs that reflect social and political issues.
- Sunny Ade: His music celebrates Nigerian culture and heritage.
- Dede Mabiaku: His songs often address national issues and values.
- Victor Uwaifo: Known for his songs about Nigerian pride and unity.
- Tope Alabi: Her gospel music often reflects national values and spirituality.
Evaluation (Fill-in-the-Blank Questions):
- The song “Which Way Nigeria” is sung by __________.
a) Fela Kuti
b) Sonny Okosun
c) Victor Uwaifo
d) Tope Alabi - A value that relates to patriotism in music is __________.
a) Envy
b) Unity
c) Ignorance
d) Disrespect - “Which Way Nigeria” talks about Nigeria’s __________ and direction.
a) Food
b) Weather
c) Progress
d) Landmarks - A patriotic Nigerian singer known for his social and political songs is __________.
a) Sunny Ade
b) Dede Mabiaku
c) Fela Kuti
d) Tope Alabi - __________ is a value emphasized in patriotic music to promote national pride.
a) Anger
b) Fear
c) Pride
d) Hatred - The song “Which Way Nigeria” encourages __________ for the country.
a) Disunity
b) Hate
c) Civic Responsibility
d) Indifference - Sunny Ade’s music often celebrates __________.
a) Violence
b) Nigerian culture
c) Anger
d) Disrespect - Tope Alabi’s music reflects __________ values and spirituality.
a) National
b) Unrelated
c) Political
d) International - __________ is known for songs that address national issues and values.
a) Fela Kuti
b) Victor Uwaifo
c) Sonny Okosun
d) Dede Mabiaku - In patriotic music, the value of __________ is important for inspiring hope and progress.
a) Anger
b) Hopelessness
c) Hope
d) Fear - A song that highlights the importance of national symbols is considered __________.
a) Neutral
b) Patriotic
c) Random
d) Unrelated - The singer who emphasizes unity and national progress in his music is __________.
a) Tope Alabi
b) Sonny Okosun
c) Dede Mabiaku
d) Fela Kuti - Victor Uwaifo’s songs often reflect __________.
a) Nigerian pride
b) Foreign culture
c) Disinterest
d) Oppression - To show __________ for the country, a song might include lyrics about national achievements.
a) Disrespect
b) Fear
c) Pride
d) Hate - A song that promotes responsible citizenship is focusing on __________.
a) Civic Responsibility
b) Anger
c) Envy
d) Disinterest
Class Activity Discussion (FAQs with Answers):
- Q: What values are commonly highlighted in patriotic music?
A: Unity, pride, civic responsibility, hope, and respect for national symbols. - Q: Why is “Which Way Nigeria” significant?
A: It addresses Nigeria’s progress and direction, encouraging national reflection. - Q: Name a patriotic Nigerian singer who reflects social and political issues.
A: Fela Kuti. - Q: How can music promote national unity?
A: By emphasizing shared values and encouraging people to work together for a common goal. - Q: What does Sonny Okosun’s song convey about Nigeria?
A: It conveys messages about Nigeria’s progress and the need for national unity. - Q: How can you identify a patriotic song?
A: By looking for themes related to national pride, unity, and civic responsibility. - Q: What is the role of music in fostering patriotism?
A: Music can inspire pride, reflect on national values, and promote unity among citizens. - Q: What message does Sunny Ade’s music typically convey?
A: It celebrates Nigerian culture and heritage. - Q: Why is Fela Kuti considered a patriotic singer?
A: Because his songs address social and political issues affecting Nigeria. - Q: What is the importance of singing patriotic songs?
A: It helps in promoting national identity, pride, and unity among people. - Q: How can you use music to express love for your country?
A: By choosing songs that reflect national values and celebrating the country’s achievements. - Q: What type of song would you use to teach about Nigerian identity?
A: A song that includes themes of patriotism, national pride, and unity. - Q: What makes a song patriotic?
A: The lyrics and message that emphasize national values and encourage pride in one’s country. - Q: How does “Which Way Nigeria” encourage civic responsibility?
A: By prompting reflection on the nation’s direction and encouraging responsible actions. - Q: How can listening to patriotic music impact you?
A: It can foster a sense of national pride and encourage positive civic behavior.
Presentation:
- Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, “Card Making and Decoration,” discussing the concepts learned.
- Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic by discussing the values of patriotism and showing examples of patriotic music.
- Step 3: Pupils listen to “Which Way Nigeria,” sing along, and identify other patriotic Nigerian singers.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Play and analyze “Which Way Nigeria” by Sonny Okosun.
- Guide pupils in identifying patriotic themes in the song.
- Introduce other patriotic singers and discuss their contributions.
Learners’ Activities:
- Listen to and sing part of “Which Way Nigeria.”
- Discuss the patriotic values in the song.
- Identify and share other Nigerian patriotic singers.
Assessment:
- Observe pupils’ participation in singing and discussion.
- Evaluate their ability to identify patriotic values in music and other singers.
Evaluation Questions:
- What values does “Which Way Nigeria” emphasize?
- Name one patriotic Nigerian singer.
- What message does the song “Which Way Nigeria” convey?
- How does music help in expressing patriotism?
- Why is Fela Kuti considered a patriotic singer?
- How can you identify patriotic themes in a song?
- What role does Sonny Okosun’s song play in promoting national unity?
- What kind of values are celebrated in Sunny Ade’s music?
- How does patriotic music influence civic responsibility?
- Name a way music can foster national pride.
Conclusion:
- The teacher reviews the lesson’s key points and goes around to mark and provide feedback on pupils’ understanding of the song and its patriotic values.