Dídà Lẹ́tà Alífábéétì Yorùbá Mọ̀ Yoruba Nursery 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3

Ọ̀ṢẸ̀ KẸTA: Lesson Plan

Subject: Èdè Yorùbá
Class: Nursery 2
Term: First Term
Week: 3
Topic: Dídà Lẹ́tà Alífábéétì Yorùbá Mọ̀
Sub-topic: Idánimọ̀ Lẹ́tà A – Gb

Objectives:

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

1. Identify Yoruba alphabet letters A to Gb.
2. Pronounce these letters correctly.
3. Recognize and associate these letters with corresponding pictures.

Keywords:

• Alífábéétì (Alphabet)
• Ìdánimọ̀ (Identify)
• Aworan (Picture)

Entry Behaviour:

Pupils are familiar with basic sounds and some letters in their native language.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Yoruba alphabet chart (A-Gb)
• Flashcards with letters A to Gb
• Picture cards for each letter
• Music player

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:

Discuss with pupils the importance of learning their native alphabet and how it helps in reading and writing.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Observation
• Listening
• Pronunciation
• Memory

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Yoruba language textbooks for early learners

Instructional Materials:

• Yoruba alphabet chart (A-Gb)
• Flashcards with letters A to Gb
• Picture cards for example words:
  • A – Aja (dog)
  • B – Bata (shoes)
  • D – Dodo (fried plantain)
  • E – Ejo (snake)
  • Ẹ – Ẹja (fish)
  • F – Fila (cap)
  • Gb – Gbogbo (all)
• Music player

Content:

Pupils will learn the Yoruba alphabet letters A to Gb through flashcards, picture cards, and interactive activities.

Presentation:

Step 1: Introduction

• Introduce the topic: “Dídà Lẹ́tà Alífábéétì Yorùbá” (Identification of Yoruba Alphabet).
• Explain the importance of knowing the alphabet.

Step 2: Teacher Demonstration

• Show the Yoruba alphabet chart and point to each letter from A to Gb.
• Pronounce each letter clearly and have pupils repeat after you.
• Use the picture cards to show examples of words that start with each letter.
• Play a Yoruba alphabet song to make learning fun.

Step 3: Pupil Participation

• Distribute flashcards with letters A to Gb.
• Show a picture card and ask pupils to identify the letter it starts with.
• Call out a letter and have pupils with the corresponding flashcard stand up and pronounce the letter.
• Engage pupils in singing the Yoruba alphabet song together.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Demonstrate pronunciation of each letter.
• Show picture cards and guide pupils in identifying letters and words.
• Lead the singing of the alphabet song.

Learners’ Activities:

• Repeat the pronunciation of letters after the teacher.
• Identify letters on their flashcards.
• Participate in identifying pictures and their starting letters.
• Sing the Yoruba alphabet song.

Assessment:

• Observe pupils as they identify and pronounce letters.
• Check their ability to recognize the sounds of each letter and identify example words.
• Note their participation and enthusiasm.

Evaluation Questions:

1. Kí ló jẹ́ lẹ́tà àkọ́kọ́ nínú alífábéétì Yorùbá?
2. Tún lẹ́tà ‘Gb’ kà.
3. Ṣe ó rọrùn láti kọ́ alífábéétì?
4. Kí ni orúkọ lẹ́tà tí ó wà lẹ́yìn ‘A’?
5. Ṣe o lè sọ̀rọ̀ kan tí ó bẹ̀rẹ̀ pẹ̀lú lẹ́tà ‘D’?
6. Kí ni orúkọ ti ìwé náà?
7. Kí ni ẹsẹ̀ tí o ṣe kàn nínú ẹkọ́ yìí?
8. Ṣe ó dùn láti kọrin alífábéétì Yorùbá?
9. Kí ni orúkọ kan tí ó bẹ̀rẹ̀ pẹ̀lú lẹ́tà ‘B’?
10. Kí ni orúkọ ẹ̀dá tí ó bẹ̀rẹ̀ pẹ̀lú lẹ́tà ‘Ẹ’?

Conclusion:

• The teacher goes around to observe and assist pupils.
• Praise pupils for their efforts.
• Encourage them to practice at home with parents.

Yoruba Nursery 2 First Term Lesson Notes

Additional Notes:

Example Letters and Pictures:

• A – Aja (dog)
• B – Bata (shoes)
• D – Dodo (fried plantain)
• E – Ejo (snake)
• Ẹ – Ẹja (fish)
• F – Fila (cap)
• Gb – Gbogbo (all)

Yoruba Alphabet Song (Example Lyrics):