Egwu (Uri) Igbo Language Primary 1 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6

Lesson Plan for Primary 1 Igbo Language (Week 6)

Subject: Igbo Language
Class: Primary 1
Term: First Term
Week: 6
Age: 6 years
Topic: Egwu (Uri)
Sub-topic: Igu na Igba Egwu Ndi Obodo Ha
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

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

1. Sing songs from their local community.
2. Perform traditional dances or chants from their community.
3. Sing and dance to songs from other communities.

Keywords

• Egwu (Song)
• Uri (Chant)
• Igu egwu (Singing)
• Igba egwu (Dancing)
• Ndi obodo ha (Their community)
• Ndi obodo ndi ozo (Other communities)

Set Induction

• Start with a popular local song and encourage pupils to sing along.

Entry Behavior

• Pupils are familiar with some local songs and dances.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Audio recordings of local songs
• Visual aids (pictures of traditional dances)
• Musical instruments (e.g., drums, shakers)

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge

• Discuss songs and dances they know from home or community events.
• Practice singing and dancing to familiar tunes.

Embedded Core Skills

• Listening
• Singing
• Dancing

Instructional Materials

• Audio recordings
• Visual aids
• Musical instruments

Reference Books

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

Content Explanation

1. Igu Egwu Ndi Obodo Ha (Singing Local Songs):
   • Teach and practice songs from the local community.
2. Igba Egwu/Uri Ndi Obodo Ha (Dancing/Chanting Local Songs):
   • Teach and perform traditional dances and chants.
3. Igu na Igba Egwu Ndi Obodo Ndi Ozo (Singing and Dancing to Songs from Other Communities):
   • Introduce songs and dances from other communities.

Examples:

1. Local Song:
   • Teach a simple local song such as “Onye bu igwe” (Who is the King?).
2. Traditional Dance:
   • Perform a simple traditional dance step like “Atilogwu.”
3. Song from Another Community:
   • Introduce a song from another community and practice it.

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. The Igbo word for ‘song’ is ______. a) Uri b) Egwu c) Egbe d) Aja
2. ‘Chant’ in Igbo is ______. a) Egwu b) Uri c) Nkwa d) Mmanwu
3. The Igbo phrase for ‘singing’ is ______. a) Igba egwu b) Igu egwu c) Nkata egwu d) Ije
4. ‘Dancing’ in Igbo is ______. a) Igu egwu b) Nkpu isi c) Igba egwu d) Uri
5. The phrase for ‘their community’ in Igbo is ______. a) Ndi obodo ha b) Ndi obodo ndi ozo c) Ndi mmadu d) Ndi ekwe
6. ______ means ‘songs from other communities’ in Igbo. a) Egwu ndi obodo ha b) Uri ndi obodo c) Egwu ndi obodo ndi ozo d) Egwu obodo
7. ‘Igba egwu’ means ______ in English. a) Singing b) Chanting c) Dancing d) Drumming
8. The Igbo word for ‘chant’ is ______. a) Uri b) Egwu c) Egbe d) Aja
9. ‘Egwu’ in Igbo means ______. a) Song b) Dance c) Play d) Story
10. The Igbo phrase for ‘singing’ is ______. a) Uri egwu b) Igu egwu c) Nkpu egwu d) Ije egwu

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Q: What is ‘song’ in Igbo? A: Egwu
2. Q: How do you say ‘chant’ in Igbo? A: Uri
3. Q: What is the Igbo phrase for ‘singing’? A: Igu egwu
4. Q: How do you say ‘dancing’ in Igbo? A: Igba egwu
5. Q: What is the phrase for ‘their community’ in Igbo? A: Ndi obodo ha
6. Q: How do you say ‘songs from other communities’ in Igbo? A: Egwu ndi obodo ndi ozo
7. Q: What does ‘igba egwu’ mean in English? A: Dancing
8. Q: How do you say ‘chant’ in Igbo? A: Uri
9. Q: What is ‘egwu’ in Igbo? A: Song
10. Q: What is the Igbo phrase for ‘singing’? A: Igu egwu

Presentation

Step 1:

• Revise the previous topic about following instructions and acting out scenarios.

Step 2:

• Introduce the new topic on singing and dancing to local and other community songs.

Step 3:

• Allow pupils to sing, chant, and dance to the songs.
• Correct any mistakes and guide them.

Teacher’s Activities

• Play audio recordings of local songs.
• Demonstrate singing and dancing steps.
• Show visual aids of traditional dances.
• Organize role play or drama based on songs.

Learners Activities

• Listen and repeat songs.
• Sing and chant the songs.
• Perform the dance steps.
• Participate in drama or role play.

Assessment

• Oral questions about the songs, chants, and dances.
• Observation of participation in singing and dancing.

Evaluation Questions

1. What is the Igbo word for ‘song’?
2. How do you say ‘chant’ in Igbo?
3. What is the Igbo phrase for ‘singing’?
4. How do you say ‘dancing’ in Igbo?
5. What is the phrase for ‘their community’ in Igbo?
6. How do you say ‘songs from other communities’ in Igbo?
7. What does ‘igba egwu’ mean in English?
8. How do you say ‘chant’ in Igbo?
9. What is ‘egwu’ in Igbo?
10. What is the Igbo phrase for ‘singing’?

Conclusion

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

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