Alo Apamo Yoruba Kindergarten First Term Lesson Notes Week 8

Detailed Student-Centered Lesson Plan Presentation

Subject: Yoruba

Class: Kindergarten

Term: Second Term

Week: Week 8

Topic: Alo Apamo

Duration: 40 Minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

1. Students will understand the meaning of alo apamo.
2. Students will be able to name different types of alo.
3. Students will be able to answer questions derived from the stories.

Key Words: Alo Apamo (riddle), Itumo (meaning), Orisi (types), Idahun (answer).

Set Induction: The teacher begins with a simple riddle to grab the students’ attention.

Entry Behaviour: Students may have heard riddles at home or during gatherings.

Learning Resources and Materials: Storybooks, flashcards, visual aids, audio recordings.

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge: Students have experienced stories and riddles from family and friends.

Embedded Core Skills: Listening, critical thinking, problem-solving, verbal expression.

Instructional Materials: Storybooks, flashcards, pictures.

Content

1. Introduction to Alo Apamo:
   • Explain the meaning of alo apamo (riddle).
   • Discuss the importance of riddles in Yoruba culture.
2. Types of Alo:
   • Describe different types of alo (riddles).
   • Give examples of common riddles.
3. Engaging Students with Riddles:
   • Share a few riddles and guide students to answer them.
   • Example: “Ki lo koja niwaju ile oba ti ko ki oba, kin ni o?” (What passes in front of the king’s palace and does not greet the king? Answer: Agbara-ojo (rainbow)).

Evaluation

1. The Yoruba word for ‘riddle’ is __. a) Alo Apamo
   b) Itumo
   c) Orisi
   d) Idahun
2. What is the meaning of alo in Yoruba? a) Story
   b) Riddle
   c) Song
   d) Dance
3. The answer to the riddle “Opa teere kanle, o kan orun” is __. a) Rainbow
   b) Tree
   c) Rain
   d) Sky
4. How do you say ‘answer’ in Yoruba? a) Alo
   b) Apamo
   c) Idahun
   d) Orisi
5. What is the Yoruba word for ‘question’? a) Alo
   b) Idahun
   c) Apamo
   d) Itumo
6. The answer to “Ki lo koja niwaju ile oba ti ko ki oba” is __. a) Ojo
   b) Agbara-ojo
   c) Opa
   d) Ile
7. Which of these means ‘story’ in Yoruba? a) Itumo
   b) Apamo
   c) Alo
   d) Orisi
8. What is ‘meaning’ in Yoruba? a) Alo
   b) Apamo
   c) Idahun
   d) Itumo
9. The Yoruba word for ‘types’ is __. a) Itumo
   b) Orisi
   c) Idahun
   d) Apamo
10. How do you say ‘riddle’ in Yoruba? a) Idahun
    b) Alo Apamo
    c) Orisi
    d) Itumo
11. Which word means ‘question’? a) Apamo
    b) Idahun
    c) Alo
    d) Orisi
12. The Yoruba word for ‘answer’ is __. a) Itumo
    b) Apamo
    c) Idahun
    d) Orisi
13. How do you say ‘types’ in Yoruba? a) Itumo
    b) Orisi
    c) Idahun
    d) Apamo
14. The word for ‘riddle’ in Yoruba is __. a) Itumo
    b) Alo Apamo
    c) Idahun
    d) Orisi
15. How do you say ‘story’ in Yoruba? a) Alo
    b) Idahun
    c) Apamo
    d) Itumo

Class Activity Discussion

1. Q: What is the Yoruba word for ‘riddle’?
   A: The Yoruba word for ‘riddle’ is ‘alo apamo’.
2. Q: How do you say ‘answer’ in Yoruba?
   A: ‘Answer’ in Yoruba is ‘idahun’.
3. Q: What does ‘alo’ mean in Yoruba?
   A: ‘Alo’ means ‘story’ in Yoruba.
4. Q: How do you say ‘meaning’ in Yoruba?
   A: ‘Meaning’ in Yoruba is ‘itumo’.
5. Q: What is the Yoruba word for ‘types’?
   A: The Yoruba word for ‘types’ is ‘orisi’.
6. Q: What does ‘apamo’ mean in Yoruba?
   A: ‘Apamo’ means ‘hidden’ in Yoruba.
7. Q: How do you say ‘question’ in Yoruba?
   A: ‘Question’ in Yoruba is ‘alo’.
8. Q: What is the answer to the riddle “Opa teere kanle, o kan orun”?
   A: The answer is ‘ojo’ (rain).
9. Q: How do you say ‘rainbow’ in Yoruba?
   A: ‘Rainbow’ in Yoruba is ‘agbara-ojo’.
10. Q: What does ‘idahun’ mean in Yoruba?
    A: ‘Idahun’ means ‘answer’ in Yoruba.
11. Q: Which word means ‘riddle’?
    A: ‘Alo apamo’ means ‘riddle’.
12. Q: How do you say ‘hidden’ in Yoruba?
    A: ‘Hidden’ in Yoruba is ‘apamo’.
13. Q: What is ‘question’ in Yoruba?
    A: ‘Question’ in Yoruba is ‘alo’.
14. Q: What does ‘itumo’ mean in Yoruba?
    A: ‘Itumo’ means ‘meaning’.
15. Q: How do you say ‘story’ in Yoruba?
    A: ‘Story’ in Yoruba is ‘alo’.

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, Alo Apamo, and explains its meaning.

Step 3: The teacher tells some riddles and asks the students to answer them.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Explain the meaning of alo apamo.
• Tell different types of riddles.
• Ask students to respond to the riddles.

Learners Activities:

• Listen to the riddles.
• Answer the riddles.
• Participate in singing related songs.

Assessment:

• Evaluate students based on their ability to correctly understand and answer the riddles.
• Assess their participation in the activities.

Ten Evaluation Questions:

1. What is the Yoruba word for ‘riddle’?
2. How do you say ‘answer’ in Yoruba?
3. What is the Yoruba word for ‘story’?
4. How do you say ‘meaning’ in Yoruba?
5. What is the Yoruba word for ‘types’?
6. How do you say ‘question’ in Yoruba?
7. What does ‘apamo’ mean in Yoruba?
8. What is the answer to the riddle “Opa teere kanle, o kan orun”?
9. How do you say ‘rainbow’ in Yoruba?
10. What does ‘idahun’ mean in Yoruba?

Conclusion:

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