Ime Ihe E Kwuru Igbo Language Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 5

Lesson Plan for Primary 1 Igbo Language (Week 5)

Subject: Igbo Language
Class: Primary 1
Term: First Term
Week: 5
Age: 6 years
Topic: Ime Ihe E Kwuru
Sub-topic: Ime Ihe E Kwuru n’Ulo Akwukwo
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Perform actions as instructed such as sitting down, standing up, nodding, clapping, etc.
2. Act like someone in different situations such as passing an exam, winning a prize, crying, etc.

Keywords

• Ime (To do)
• Ihe e kwuru (Instruction)
• Nodu (Sit)
• Kwuru oto (Stand)
• Kudo isi (Nod head)
• Kuo aka (Clap hands)
• Onye gafere n’ule (Someone who passed an exam)
• Onye nwere ihe nrite (Someone with a prize)
• Onye na-ebe akwa (Someone crying)

Set Induction

• Start with a simple game of “Simon Says” using Igbo instructions.

Entry Behavior

• Pupils can follow basic instructions in Igbo.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Flashcards with actions
• Props for acting (e.g., toy prizes, certificates)
• Music for background during activities

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge

• Discuss everyday actions they perform at home and in school.
• Practice following simple instructions in Igbo.

Embedded Core Skills

• Listening
• Speaking
• Acting

Instructional Materials

• Flashcards
• Props
• Music player

Reference Books

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

Content Explanation

1. Ime Ihe E Kwuru (Performing Instructions):
   • Following instructions like sitting down (nodu), standing up (kwuru oto), nodding head (kudo isi), clapping hands (kuo aka).
   • Acting like different people in various situations: someone passing an exam (onye gafere n’ule), someone winning a prize (onye nwere ihe nrite), someone crying (onye na-ebe akwa).
2. Examples:
   • “Nodu” (Sit down).
   • “Kwuru oto” (Stand up).
   • “Kudo isi” (Nod your head).
   • “Kuo aka” (Clap your hands).
   • Act like someone who passed an exam, won a prize, or is crying.

Evaluation

1. The Igbo word for ‘sit down’ is ______. a) Kwuru oto b) Nodu c) Kudo isi d) Kuo aka
2. ‘Stand up’ in Igbo is ______. a) Nodu b) Kudo isi c) Kuo aka d) Kwuru oto
3. The Igbo word for ‘nod your head’ is ______. a) Kudo isi b) Kuo aka c) Nodu d) Kwuru oto
4. ‘Clap your hands’ in Igbo is ______. a) Nodu b) Kwuru oto c) Kuo aka d) Kudo isi
5. The Igbo phrase for ‘someone who passed an exam’ is ______. a) Onye na-ebe akwa b) Onye nwere ihe nrite c) Onye gafere n’ule d) Onye na-anu egwu
6. ______ means ‘someone with a prize’ in Igbo. a) Onye gafere n’ule b) Onye na-ebe akwa c) Onye na-anu egwu d) Onye nwere ihe nrite
7. ‘Onye na-ebe akwa’ means ______ in English. a) Someone crying b) Someone dancing c) Someone reading d) Someone clapping
8. The Igbo word for ‘someone who is crying’ is ______. a) Onye na-anu egwu b) Onye na-ebe akwa c) Onye na-agba egwú d) Onye na-egu akwukwo
9. ‘Onye na-anu egwu’ in Igbo means ______. a) Someone dancing b) Someone reading c) Someone clapping d) Someone listening to music
10. The Igbo phrase for ‘clap your hands’ is ______. a) Kudo isi b) Kuo aka c) Nodu d) Kwuru oto

Class Activity Discussion

1. Q: What is ‘sit down’ in Igbo? A: Nodu
2. Q: How do you say ‘stand up’ in Igbo? A: Kwuru oto
3. Q: What is the Igbo phrase for ‘nod your head’? A: Kudo isi
4. Q: How do you say ‘clap your hands’ in Igbo? A: Kuo aka
5. Q: What is the Igbo phrase for ‘someone who passed an exam’? A: Onye gafere n’ule
6. Q: How do you say ‘someone with a prize’ in Igbo? A: Onye nwere ihe nrite
7. Q: What does ‘onye na-ebe akwa’ mean in English? A: Someone crying
8. Q: How do you say ‘someone crying’ in Igbo? A: Onye na-ebe akwa
9. Q: What is the Igbo phrase for ‘someone listening to music’? A: Onye na-anu egwu
10. Q: How do you say ‘clap your hands’ in Igbo? A: Kuo aka

Presentation

Step 1:

• Revise the previous topic about different types of greetings.

Step 2:

• Introduce the new topic on following instructions and acting out scenarios.

Step 3:

• Allow pupils to practice the instructions and act out different scenarios.
• Correct any mistakes and guide them.

Teacher’s Activities

• Display flashcards with instructions.
• Explain and demonstrate each instruction.
• Organize a role play based on different scenarios.
• Ask questions about the instructions and scenarios.

Learners Activities

• Follow the instructions given.
• Participate in role plays.
• Act out different scenarios.
• Answer questions about the instructions.

Assessment

• Oral questions about the instructions and their meanings.

Evaluation Questions

1. What is the Igbo word for ‘sit down’?
2. How do you say ‘stand up’ in Igbo?
3. What is the Igbo phrase for ‘nod your head’?
4. How do you say ‘clap your hands’ in Igbo?
5. What is the Igbo phrase for ‘someone who passed an exam’?
6. How do you say ‘someone with a prize’ in Igbo?
7. What does ‘onye na-ebe akwa’ mean in English?
8. How do you say ‘someone crying’ in Igbo?
9. What is the Igbo phrase for ‘someone listening to music’?
10. How do you say ‘clap your hands’ in Igbo?

Conclusion

• The teacher moves around to mark and assist pupils.
• Recap the lesson by asking pupils to demonstrate the instructions and act out the scenarios again.

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