Awon Arofo (Nursery Rhymes) Yoruba Nursery 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 9

LESSON PLAN

Subject: Yoruba

Class: Nursery 2

Term: First Term

Week: 9

Topic: Awon Arofo

Sub-topic: Ko Awon Orin Arofo

Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

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

1. Ko awon orin arofo keekeeke daradara.
2. Mo awon itan ti awon orin arofo n ko wa.
3. Ko orin wonyi: “Bata re a dun ko ko ka”, “Bayi lawa n ki ‘ya wa”, “Kin ni n o fole se laye ti mo wa”.

Key Words:

• Arofo (Nursery rhymes)
• Orin (Songs)
• Ko (Sing)
• Itan (Stories)

Set Induction:

The teacher will sing a popular Yoruba nursery rhyme to capture the pupils’ attention.

Entry Behaviour:

Pupils have some experience with simple songs and rhymes.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Lyrics of the nursery rhymes
• Audio recordings of the songs
• Picture charts illustrating the rhymes

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:

Ask pupils to share any Yoruba songs or rhymes they know and enjoy singing.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Listening
• Singing
• Memorization

Learning Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Lyrics of nursery rhymes
• Audio recordings
• Picture charts

Instructional Materials:

• Lyrics of the nursery rhymes
• Audio recordings
• Picture charts

Content:

1. Ko awon orin arofo: “Bata re a dun ko ko ka”, “Bayi lawa n ki ‘ya wa”, “Kin ni n o fole se laye ti mo wa”.
2. Itan ti awon orin arofo n ko wa.

Presentation:

Step 1: Revision

• The teacher revises the previous topic on classroom items.

Step 2: Introduction of New Topic

• The teacher introduces the new topic “Awon Arofo”.
• The teacher explains the importance of nursery rhymes in learning Yoruba.

Step 3: Pupils’ Contributions

• The teacher asks pupils if they know any Yoruba nursery rhymes.
• The teacher sings each rhyme and encourages pupils to sing along.

Teacher’s Activities:

1. Sing “Bata re a dun ko ko ka” and explain its meaning.
2. Sing “Bayi lawa n ki ‘ya wa” and explain its meaning.
3. Sing “Kin ni n o fole se laye ti mo wa” and explain its meaning.
4. Discuss the stories and lessons in each rhyme.

Learners’ Activities:

1. Pupils will listen to the rhymes.
2. Pupils will sing along with the teacher.
3. Pupils will discuss the meaning of the rhymes.
4. Pupils will try to memorize the rhymes.

Assessment:

The teacher will ask the pupils to:

1. Sing the rhymes learned.
2. Explain the meaning of each rhyme.
3. Share any additional rhymes they know.

Ten Evaluation Questions:

1. Kini arofo?
2. Kini oruko orin ti a ko?
3. Kini itumo “Bata re a dun ko ko ka”?
4. Kini itumo “Bayi lawa n ki ‘ya wa”?
5. Kini itumo “Kin ni n o fole se laye ti mo wa”?
6. Kini itan ti orin “Bata re a dun ko ko ka” n ko wa?
7. Kini itan ti orin “Bayi lawa n ki ‘ya wa” n ko wa?
8. Kini itan ti orin “Kin ni n o fole se laye ti mo wa” n ko wa?
9. Kini idi ti a fi n ko arofo?
10. Se o le ko arofo mi-in ti o mo?

Conclusion:

The teacher will go round to mark the pupils’ performance and provide necessary corrections. The teacher will also give praises and encouragement for their efforts in singing and understanding the rhymes.

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Nursery 2
• Yoruba nursery rhymes books

Notes:

• Ensure all pupils participate.
• Use simple and clear language.
• Encourage pupils to ask questions.

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