Ikele ekele di iche iche Igbo Language Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4

Lesson Plan for Primary 1 Igbo Language (Week 4)

Subject: Igbo Language
Class: Primary 1
Term: First Term
Week: 4
Age: 6 years
Topic: Ekele
Sub-topic: Ikele ekele di iche iche
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Say different greetings (ekele).
2. Mention the times when these greetings are used.
3. Show how to greet properly.
4. Answer questions about the greetings.

Keywords

• Ekele (Greetings)
• Oge (Time)
• Ikele (To greet)
• Ekwumekwu (Discussion)
• Ngosiuta (Presentation)
• Ajuju (Question)

Set Induction

• Start with a simple greeting in Igbo.
• Ask pupils to greet each other in Igbo.

Entry Behavior

• Pupils can say basic greetings in Igbo.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Flashcards with different greetings
• Pictures showing different times of the day
• Role play materials

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge

• Discuss greetings they use at home and in school.
• Practice common greetings in Igbo.

Embedded Core Skills

• Listening
• Speaking
• Observation

Instructional Materials

• Flashcards
• Pictures
• Role play materials

Reference Books

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

Content Explanation

1. Ekele (Greetings):
   • Different types of greetings: Ndeewo, Kedu, Abalioma, Ututuoma.
   • Times to use these greetings: morning, afternoon, evening, night.
   • How to greet: bowing, shaking hands, smiling.
2. Examples:
   • Greet in the morning: Ututuoma.
   • Greet in the afternoon: Ehiheoma.
   • Greet in the evening: Mgbedeoma.
   • Greet at night: Abalioma.

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. The Igbo word for ‘greeting’ is ______. a) Ekele b) Ekwumekwu c) Oge d) Ajuju
2. ‘Ututuoma’ is used to greet in the ______. a) Afternoon b) Night c) Morning d) Evening
3. The greeting for ‘afternoon’ is ______. a) Mgbedeoma b) Abalioma c) Ndeewo d) Ehiheoma
4. ‘Abalioma’ means ______ in English. a) Good morning b) Good afternoon c) Good night d) Good evening
5. The Igbo word for ‘good evening’ is ______. a) Ndeewo b) Abalioma c) Kedu d) Mgbedeoma
6. ______ is used to greet at night. a) Ututuoma b) Ehiheoma c) Mgbedeoma d) Abalioma
7. ‘Ndeewo’ in Igbo means ______. a) Hello b) Goodbye c) Please d) Thank you
8. The Igbo word for ‘good morning’ is ______. a) Mgbedeoma b) Ututuoma c) Abalioma d) Ehiheoma
9. ‘Kedu’ in Igbo is used to ask ______. a) What is your name? b) How are you? c) Where are you going? d) How old are you?
10. The Igbo word for ‘greeting’ is ______. a) Oge b) Ndeewo c) Ekele d) Abalioma

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Q: What is ‘greeting’ in Igbo? A: Ekele
2. Q: How do you say ‘good morning’ in Igbo? A: Ututuoma
3. Q: What is the Igbo word for ‘good afternoon’? A: Ehiheoma
4. Q: How do you say ‘good evening’ in Igbo? A: Mgbedeoma
5. Q: What is the Igbo word for ‘good night’? A: Abalioma
6. Q: What does ‘Ndeewo’ mean in Igbo? A: Hello
7. Q: How do you ask ‘How are you?’ in Igbo? A: Kedu
8. Q: What is the greeting for the afternoon in Igbo? A: Ehiheoma
9. Q: How do you say ‘good evening’ in Igbo? A: Mgbedeoma
10. Q: What is the Igbo word for ‘good night’? A: Abalioma

Presentation

Step 1:

• Revise the previous topic about children’s songs.

Step 2:

• Introduce the new topic on different types of greetings.

Step 3:

• Allow pupils to practice the greetings, discuss their usage, and act them out.
• Correct any mistakes and guide them.

Teacher’s Activities

• Display flashcards with different greetings.
• Explain the times to use each greeting.
• Demonstrate how to greet properly.
• Ask questions about the greetings.

Learners Activities

• Read and repeat the greetings.
• Participate in discussions about when to use each greeting.
• Role play greeting each other.
• Answer questions about the greetings.

Assessment

• Oral questions about different types of greetings and their usage.

Evaluation Questions

1. What is the Igbo word for ‘greeting’?
2. How do you say ‘good morning’ in Igbo?
3. What is the Igbo word for ‘good afternoon’?
4. How do you say ‘good evening’ in Igbo?
5. What is ‘good night’ in Igbo?
6. Name one greeting in Igbo.
7. How do you say ‘hello’ in Igbo?
8. What is the greeting for the afternoon in Igbo?
9. How do you ask ‘How are you?’ in Igbo?
10. What is the Igbo word for ‘good night’?

Conclusion

• The teacher moves around to mark and assist pupils.
• Recap the lesson by asking pupils to demonstrate the greetings again.

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