Awon Arofo (Yoruba Rhymes) Yoruba Kindergarten First Term Lesson Notes Week 10

Detailed Student-Centered Lesson Plan Presentation

Subject: Yoruba

Class: Kindergarten

Term: Second Term

Week: Week 10

Topic: Awon Arofo (Yoruba Rhymes)

Duration: 40 Minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

1. Students will be able to recite short Yoruba rhymes.
2. Students will learn the meaning and context of these rhymes.
3. Students will perform actions associated with the rhymes.

Key Words: Arofo (Rhyme), Orin (Song), Afinju (Neatness), Igo (Bottle), Adiye (Hen).

Set Induction: The teacher starts with a familiar Yoruba rhyme to grab the students’ attention.

Entry Behaviour: Students have basic knowledge of simple Yoruba words and songs.

Learning Resources and Materials: Flashcards, visual aids, audio recordings, picture books.

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge: Students have experience with simple songs and rhymes in their daily activities.

Embedded Core Skills: Listening, memorization, verbal expression, creativity.

Instructional Materials: Charts with rhymes, flashcards with pictures, audio recordings.

Content

1. Introduction to Awon Arofo:
   • Explain the meaning of arofo (rhyme) in Yoruba.
   • Discuss the importance of rhymes in learning language.
2. Reciting Short Yoruba Rhymes:
   • “Adiye mi” (My Hen)
   • “Afinju ni mi” (I am Neat)
   • “Igo marun-un lara ogiri” (Five Bottles on the Wall)
3. Meaning and Context of Rhymes:
   • “Adiye mi”: A rhyme about a hen.
   • “Afinju ni mi”: A rhyme about being neat and tidy.
   • “Igo marun-un lara ogiri”: A rhyme about bottles on the wall.
4. Actions Associated with Rhymes:
   • Perform hand movements or actions related to each rhyme.

Evaluation

1. The Yoruba word for ‘rhyme’ is __. a) Orin
   b) Arofo
   c) Igo
   d) Adiye
2. “Adiye mi” means __. a) My Hen
   b) I am Neat
   c) Five Bottles
   d) My House
3. What is ‘I am Neat’ in Yoruba? a) Adiye mi
   b) Afinju ni mi
   c) Igo marun
   d) Orin mi
4. The rhyme “Igo marun-un lara ogiri” is about __. a) Hens
   b) Neatness
   c) Bottles
   d) Walls
5. How do you say ‘bottle’ in Yoruba? a) Ogiri
   b) Igo
   c) Afinju
   d) Adiye
6. The Yoruba word for ‘neat’ is __. a) Afinju
   b) Igo
   c) Adiye
   d) Ogiri
7. What is ‘wall’ in Yoruba? a) Afinju
   b) Adiye
   c) Ogiri
   d) Igo
8. How do you say ‘hen’ in Yoruba? a) Igo
   b) Afinju
   c) Adiye
   d) Ogiri
9. “I am Neat” translates to __ in Yoruba. a) Adiye mi
   b) Afinju ni mi
   c) Igo marun
   d) Orin mi
10. How do you say ‘song’ in Yoruba? a) Orin
    b) Afinju
    c) Adiye
    d) Ogiri
11. Which word means ‘parts’ in Yoruba? a) Ara
    b) Eya
    c) Atewo
    d) Orin
12. The Yoruba word for ‘foot’ is __. a) Orunkun
    b) Ese
    c) Ori
    d) Ejika
13. How do you say ‘shoulder’ in Yoruba? a) Ese
    b) Ori
    c) Ejika
    d) Orunkun
14. The word for ‘knee’ in Yoruba is __. a) Ejika
    b) Orunkun
    c) Ori
    d) Ese
15. How do you say ‘head’ in Yoruba? a) Orunkun
    b) Ori
    c) Ejika
    d) Ese

Class Activity Discussion

1. Q: What is the Yoruba word for ‘rhyme’?
   A: The Yoruba word for ‘rhyme’ is ‘arofo’.
2. Q: How do you say ‘my hen’ in Yoruba?
   A: ‘My hen’ in Yoruba is ‘adiye mi’.
3. Q: What does “afinju ni mi” mean?
   A: “Afinju ni mi” means ‘I am neat’.
4. Q: What is the rhyme “Igo marun-un lara ogiri” about?
   A: It is about ‘five bottles on the wall’.
5. Q: How do you say ‘bottle’ in Yoruba?
   A: ‘Bottle’ in Yoruba is ‘igo’.
6. Q: What does ‘afinju’ mean?
   A: ‘Afinju’ means ‘neat’.
7. Q: How do you say ‘wall’ in Yoruba?
   A: ‘Wall’ in Yoruba is ‘ogiri’.
8. Q: What is ‘hen’ in Yoruba?
   A: ‘Hen’ in Yoruba is ‘adiye’.
9. Q: How do you say ‘I am neat’ in Yoruba?
   A: ‘I am neat’ in Yoruba is ‘afinju ni mi’.
10. Q: What is the Yoruba word for ‘song’?
    A: The Yoruba word for ‘song’ is ‘orin’.
11. Q: What is the Yoruba word for ‘foot’?
    A: ‘Foot’ in Yoruba is ‘ese’.
12. Q: How do you say ‘shoulder’ in Yoruba?
    A: ‘Shoulder’ in Yoruba is ‘ejika’.
13. Q: What is ‘knee’ in Yoruba?
    A: ‘Knee’ in Yoruba is ‘orunkun’.
14. Q: How do you say ‘head’ in Yoruba?
    A: ‘Head’ in Yoruba is ‘ori’.
15. Q: What does ‘adiye’ mean in Yoruba?
    A: ‘Adiye’ means ‘hen’.

Presentation:

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic, which was “Awon Nkan Tio Wa Ni Ayika Ile”.

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Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic, Awon Arofo, and explains its meaning.

Step 3: The teacher teaches the rhymes “Adiye mi”, “Afinju ni mi”, and “Igo marun-un lara ogiri”.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Explain the rhymes in Yoruba.
• Demonstrate the actions associated with each rhyme.
• Encourage students to recite and follow along with the actions.

Learners Activities:

• Listen to the explanations.
• Recite the rhymes along with the teacher.
• Perform the corresponding actions.

Assessment:

• Evaluate students based on their ability to recite the rhymes.
• Assess their participation in the associated actions.

Theory Evaluation Questions:

1. What is the Yoruba word for ‘rhyme’?
2. How do you say ‘my hen’ in Yoruba?
3. What does “afinju ni mi” mean?
4. What is the rhyme “Igo marun-un lara ogiri” about?
5. How do you say ‘bottle’ in Yoruba?
6. What does ‘afinju’ mean?
7. How do you say ‘wall’ in Yoruba?
8. What is ‘hen’ in Yoruba?
9. How do you say ‘I am neat’ in Yoruba?
10. What is the Yoruba word for ‘song’?

Conclusion:

The teacher goes around to observe and assist students with their answers, ensuring they understand the rhymes and can respond correctly. The teacher also provides additional help where necessary.