Ikpogasikwa ihe aha Language Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2
Lesson Plan for Primary 1 Igbo Language (Week 2)
Subject: Igbo Language
Class: Primary 1
Term: First Term
Week: 2
Age: 6 years
Topic: Ekwumekwu
Sub-topic: Ikpogasikwa ihe aha
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioral Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils will be able to:
- Talk about things they see around the school.
- Make sounds they hear like write, read, whisper, and shout.
- Name people in the school like pupils and teachers.
Keywords
- Ekwumekwu (Conversation)
- Ikpogasikwa ihe aha (Naming things)
- Ulo akwukwo (School)
- Umuakwukwo (Pupils)
- Ndi nkuzi (Teachers)
Set Induction
- Start with a simple Igbo song about school.
- Ask pupils to name things they see in the classroom.
Entry Behavior
- Pupils can say basic words in Igbo.
Learning Resources and Materials
- Pictures of school items
- Sound-making objects (e.g., a pen tapping, whispering)
- Flashcards with school-related terms
Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge
- Discuss things seen at school every day.
- Practice simple sounds they hear at school.
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
- Ekwumekwu (Conversation):
- Talking about things around the school.
- Making sounds they hear like write (dee), read (see), whisper (sekpuru), shout (gbaa).
- Naming people in school: pupils (umuakwukwo), teachers (ndi nkuzi).
- Examples:
- Look at a book (akwukwo).
- Hear a whisper (sekpuru).
- Name the teacher (ndi nkuzi).
Evaluation
- A book is called ______ in Igbo. a) Akwukwo b) Oche c) Table d) Bed
- The Igbo word for ‘write’ is ______. a) Gbaa b) Dee c) Sekpuru d) See
- ‘See’ means ______ in English. a) Whisper b) Shout c) Read d) Write
- A pupil is called ______ in Igbo. a) Ndi nkuzi b) Umuakwukwo c) Akwa d) Ukpa
- The Igbo word for ‘shout’ is ______. a) Sekpuru b) Dee c) Gbaa d) See
- ______ is the Igbo word for read. a) Dee b) See c) Gbaa d) Sekpuru
- ‘Whisper’ in Igbo is ______. a) Dee b) Gbaa c) Sekpuru d) See
- The Igbo word for ‘teacher’ is ______. a) Umuakwukwo b) Ndi nkuzi c) Ukpo d) Ukwu
- ‘Classroom’ in Igbo is ______. a) Akwa b) Ulo akwukwo c) Tebụl d) Ukpa
- The Igbo word for ‘pen’ is ______. a) Ulo b) Onye isi c) Ede d) Dee
Class Activity Discussion
- Q: What is ‘book’ in Igbo? A: Akwukwo
- Q: How do you say ‘write’ in Igbo? A: Dee
- Q: What is the Igbo word for ‘read’? A: See
- Q: How do you say ‘whisper’ in Igbo? A: Sekpuru
- Q: What is the Igbo word for ‘shout’? A: Gbaa
- Q: What is a pupil called in Igbo? A: Umuakwukwo
- Q: How do you say ‘teacher’ in Igbo? A: Ndi nkuzi
- Q: What is the Igbo word for ‘pen’? A: Ede
- Q: How do you say ‘classroom’ in Igbo? A: Ulo akwukwo
- Q: What is ‘school’ in Igbo? A: Ulo akwukwo
Presentation
Step 1:
- Revise the previous topic about naming things around the home.
Step 2:
- Introduce the new topic on conversation and naming things in school.
Step 3:
- Allow pupils to share things they see and sounds they hear at school.
- Correct any mistakes and guide them.
Teacher’s Activities
- Show pictures of school items.
- Demonstrate sounds using objects.
- Ask pupils to name people in the school.
Learners Activities
- Look at pictures and identify items.
- Listen to sounds and repeat them.
- Name their classmates and teachers in Igbo.
Assessment
- Oral questions about school items, sounds, and people in school.
Evaluation Questions
- What is the Igbo word for ‘book’?
- How do you say ‘write’ in Igbo?
- What is the Igbo word for ‘read’?
- How do you say ‘whisper’ in Igbo?
- What is ‘shout’ in Igbo?
- Name one person in the school in Igbo.
- How do you say ‘pupil’ in Igbo?
- What is the Igbo word for ‘teacher’?
- How do you say ‘pen’ in Igbo?
- What is ‘classroom’ in Igbo?
Conclusion
- The teacher moves around to mark and assist pupils.
- Recap the lesson by asking pupils to name items and people in school again.
