Ekwumekwu Igbo Language Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1

Lesson Plan for Primary 1 Igbo Language

Subject: Igbo Language
Class: Primary 1
Term: First Term
Week: 1
Age: 6 years
Topic: Ekwumekwu
Sub-topic: Ikpogasin ihe aha
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Talk about things they see around their homes.
2. Make sounds they hear like knock, sweep, and cook.
3. Name parts of the body.
4. Answer questions about the topic.

Keywords

• Ekwumekwu (Conversation)
• Ikpogasin ihe aha (Naming things)
• Akuku ahu mmadu (Parts of the body)

Set Induction

• Start with a simple Igbo song about body parts.
• Ask pupils what parts of their body they know.

Entry Behavior

• Pupils can say basic words in Igbo.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Pictures of common household items
• Sound-making objects (e.g., a small drum, spoon, and plate)
• Flashcards with body parts

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge

• Discuss things seen at home every day.
• Practice simple sounds they hear at home.

Embedded Core Skills

• Listening
• Speaking
• Observation

Instructional Materials

• Flashcards
• Pictures
• Sound-making objects

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Igbo Language Textbook for Primary 1

Content Explanation

1. Ekwumekwu (Conversation):
   • Talking about things around the house.
   • Making sounds they hear like knock (kute), sweep (zaa), cook (sie).
   • Naming body parts: head (isi), hand (aka), leg (ukwu).
2. Examples:
   • Look at a chair (oche).
   • Hear a knock (kute).
   • Name the head (isi).

Evaluation

1. A chair is called ______ in Igbo. a) Table b) Oche c) Bed d) Door
2. The Igbo word for ‘knock’ is ______. a) Zaa b) Kute c) Sie d) Chere
3. ‘Isi’ means ______ in English. a) Hand b) Leg c) Head d) Nose
4. A leg is called ______ in Igbo. a) Aka b) Isi c) Ukpo d) Ukpa
5. The Igbo word for ‘sweep’ is ______. a) Kute b) Zaa c) Sie d) Aza
6. ______ is the Igbo word for hand. a) Aka b) Ukpo c) Isi d) Ukpa
7. ‘Cook’ in Igbo is ______. a) Zaa b) Sie c) Kute d) Aza
8. The Igbo word for ‘door’ is ______. a) Oche b) Ọnụ Ụzọ c) Ukpo d) Ukwu
9. ‘Table’ in Igbo is ______. a) Oche b) Tebụl c) Ukpo d) Ukpa
10. The Igbo word for ‘bed’ is ______. a) Ukwu b) Ọnụ Ụzọ c) Tebụl d) Akwa

Class Activity Discussion

1. Q: What is ‘chair’ in Igbo? A: Oche
2. Q: How do you say ‘knock’ in Igbo? A: Kute
3. Q: What is the Igbo word for ‘head’? A: Isi
4. Q: How do you say ‘hand’ in Igbo? A: Aka
5. Q: What is the Igbo word for ‘leg’? A: Ukpa
6. Q: How do you say ‘sweep’ in Igbo? A: Zaa
7. Q: What is ‘cook’ in Igbo? A: Sie
8. Q: How do you say ‘door’ in Igbo? A: Ọnụ Ụzọ
9. Q: What is ‘table’ in Igbo? A: Tebụl
10. Q: How do you say ‘bed’ in Igbo? A: Akwa

Presentation

Step 1:

• Revise the previous topic about common household items.

Step 2:

• Introduce the new topic on conversation and naming things.

Step 3:

• Allow pupils to share things they see and sounds they hear at home.
• Correct any mistakes and guide them.

Teacher’s Activities

• Show pictures of household items.
• Demonstrate sounds using objects.
• Ask pupils to name parts of their body.

Learners Activities

• Look at pictures and identify items.
• Listen to sounds and repeat them.
• Name their body parts in Igbo.

Assessment

• Oral questions about household items, sounds, and body parts.

Evaluation Questions

1. What is the Igbo word for ‘chair’?
2. How do you say ‘knock’ in Igbo?
3. What is the Igbo word for ‘head’?
4. How do you say ‘sweep’ in Igbo?
5. What is ‘cook’ in Igbo?
6. Name one body part in Igbo.
7. How do you say ‘hand’ in Igbo?
8. What is the Igbo word for ‘leg’?
9. How do you say ‘table’ in Igbo?
10. What is ‘door’ in Igbo?

Conclusion

• The teacher moves around to mark and assist pupils.
• Recap the lesson by asking pupils to name items and parts of the body again.

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