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:

1. Talk about things they see around the school.
2. Make sounds they hear like write, read, whisper, and shout.
3. 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

1. 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).
2. Examples:
   • Look at a book (akwukwo).
   • Hear a whisper (sekpuru).
   • Name the teacher (ndi nkuzi).

Evaluation

1. A book is called ______ in Igbo. a) Akwukwo b) Oche c) Table d) Bed
2. The Igbo word for ‘write’ is ______. a) Gbaa b) Dee c) Sekpuru d) See
3. ‘See’ means ______ in English. a) Whisper b) Shout c) Read d) Write
4. A pupil is called ______ in Igbo. a) Ndi nkuzi b) Umuakwukwo c) Akwa d) Ukpa
5. The Igbo word for ‘shout’ is ______. a) Sekpuru b) Dee c) Gbaa d) See
6. ______ is the Igbo word for read. a) Dee b) See c) Gbaa d) Sekpuru
7. ‘Whisper’ in Igbo is ______. a) Dee b) Gbaa c) Sekpuru d) See
8. The Igbo word for ‘teacher’ is ______. a) Umuakwukwo b) Ndi nkuzi c) Ukpo d) Ukwu
9. ‘Classroom’ in Igbo is ______. a) Akwa b) Ulo akwukwo c) Tebụl d) Ukpa
10. The Igbo word for ‘pen’ is ______. a) Ulo b) Onye isi c) Ede d) Dee

Class Activity Discussion

1. Q: What is ‘book’ in Igbo? A: Akwukwo
2. Q: How do you say ‘write’ in Igbo? A: Dee
3. Q: What is the Igbo word for ‘read’? A: See
4. Q: How do you say ‘whisper’ in Igbo? A: Sekpuru
5. Q: What is the Igbo word for ‘shout’? A: Gbaa
6. Q: What is a pupil called in Igbo? A: Umuakwukwo
7. Q: How do you say ‘teacher’ in Igbo? A: Ndi nkuzi
8. Q: What is the Igbo word for ‘pen’? A: Ede
9. Q: How do you say ‘classroom’ in Igbo? A: Ulo akwukwo
10. 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

1. What is the Igbo word for ‘book’?
2. How do you say ‘write’ in Igbo?
3. What is the Igbo word for ‘read’?
4. How do you say ‘whisper’ in Igbo?
5. What is ‘shout’ in Igbo?
6. Name one person in the school in Igbo.
7. How do you say ‘pupil’ in Igbo?
8. What is the Igbo word for ‘teacher’?
9. How do you say ‘pen’ in Igbo?
10. 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.

More Useful Links

• Ekwumekwu Igbo Language Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 1