Orin kéékèèké àti Ijó (Songs and Dance) Yorùbá Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5

Yoruba Lesson Plan for Primary 1 (Third Period of Week 5)

Subject: Lítíréṣọ (Literature)

Class: Primary 1

Term: First Term

Week: 5 (Third Period)

Age: 6 years

Topic: Orin kéékèèké àti Ijó (Songs and Dance)

Sub-topic: Kíkó Orin àti Ijó

Duration: 40 minutes

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

1. Kọ orin kéékèèké – Sing simple songs.
2. Jó sí àwọn orin tí wọn kọ – Dance to the songs they sing.
3. Dáhùn ìbéèrè abé èkó – Answer questions related to the lesson.

Key Words:

• Orin (Song)
• Ijó (Dance)
• Ilù (Drum)

Set Induction: The teacher will play a short song and ask the pupils to clap along.

Entry Behaviour: Pupils enjoy singing and dancing and are familiar with basic Yoruba songs.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Audio recordings of songs
• Drums and other simple musical instruments

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge: Pupils have participated in singing and dancing activities during playtime.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Listening
• Singing
• Dancing

Learning Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Yoruba Primary 1 textbook

Instructional Materials:

• Audio recordings of songs
• Drums and simple musical instruments

Content:

1. Kọ Orin Kéékèèké (Singing Simple Songs):
   • Examples of songs: “Kónkó, Ọmọ ni” and “Orin Idárayá: Ibẹ lá gbé ní ṣeré wa.”
2. Jó sí Àwọn Orin (Dancing to the Songs):
   • Dance along with the songs, using drums and other instruments to keep rhythm.
3. Dáhùn ìbéèrè Abé Ẹ̀kọ́ (Answering Questions Related to the Lesson):
   • Questions to assess understanding of the songs and their meanings.

Presentation:

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous lesson on roles in the family.

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic by playing a song and encouraging pupils to listen carefully.

Step 3: The teacher teaches the pupils the lyrics of the songs, line by line.

Step 4: The teacher and pupils sing the songs together and incorporate simple dance moves.

Step 5: The teacher uses drums and other instruments to accompany the songs and dance.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Introduce and teach new songs.
• Demonstrate dance steps.
• Encourage pupils to sing and dance along.
• Use drums to keep rhythm.

Learners’ Activities:

• Listen and repeat the songs.
• Dance to the rhythm.
• Participate actively in singing and dancing.

Assessment:

1. What is the meaning of “Kónkó, Ọmọ ni”? a. Kónkó is a child b. Kónkó is a tree c. Kónkó is food d. Kónkó is a song
2. What do the pupils do under the orange tree in the song? a. Eat b. Dance c. Sleep d. Play
3. What is the main activity in the song “Orin Idárayá”? a. Reading b. Dancing c. Running d. Singing
4. What instrument is used to keep rhythm in the songs? a. Flute b. Drum c. Piano d. Guitar
5. What does “Ibẹ lá gbé ní ṣeré wa” mean? a. We live in the city b. We play there c. We study there d. We sing there
6. What does the song say about “Irẹmolékún”? a. It is a place b. It is a person c. It is happiness d. It is a dance
7. In the song, what is happening under the orange tree? a. Singing b. Dancing c. Reading d. Eating
8. What do pupils feel when they sing the song “Ibẹ lá gbé ní ṣeré wa”? a. Sadness b. Joy c. Anger d. Boredom
9. What is the purpose of dancing to the songs? a. To learn new words b. To exercise and have fun c. To eat food d. To sit quietly
10. Who participates in singing and dancing in the class? a. Only the teacher b. Only one pupil c. All the pupils d. Only the boys

Class Activity Discussion (FAQ):

1. Q: Kí ni “Kónkó, Ọmọ ni” túmò sí? A: “Kónkó, Ọmọ ni” túmò sí Kónkó jẹ ọmọ.
2. Q: Kí ló máa ń ṣẹlẹ̀ lábé igi òròmbó ní orin náà? A: Wọ́n máa ń jó lábé igi òròmbó.
3. Q: Kí ni àwọn ọmọ kọ lórí eré ìdárayá? A: Wọ́n kọ orin nípa eré ìdárayá.
4. Q: Kí ni a ń lo láti mú orin àti ijó pọ̀? A: A ń lo ilù láti mú orin àti ijó pọ̀.
5. Q: Kí ni “Ibẹ lá gbé ní ṣeré wa” túmò sí? A: “Ibẹ lá gbé ní ṣeré wa” túmò sí A ń ṣeré níbẹ̀.
6. Q: Kí ló máa ń ṣẹlẹ̀ lábé igi òròmbó ní orin náà? A: Wọ́n máa ń jó lábé igi òròmbó.
7. Q: Kí ló jẹ ìdí pàtàkì fún orin eré ìdárayá? A: Orin eré ìdárayá ṣe tánijí àti ìkónimọ́ra.
8. Q: Kí ni a ń lo láti mú orin àti ijó pọ̀? A: A ń lo ilù láti mú orin pọ̀.
9. Q: Kí ni àwọn ọmọ yẹ kí wọ́n máa ṣe nígbà tí wọ́n ń kọ orin? A: Wọ́n yẹ kí wọ́n jó àti kéde orin.
10. Q: Tani máa ń kópa nínú ìjó àti orin ní kíláàsì? A: Gbogbo àwọn akékòó ni wọ́n máa ń kópa nínú ìjó àti orin.

Conclusion: The teacher ensures all pupils participate in the singing and dancing activities and understands the songs’ meanings by asking them to explain and demonstrate.