Itęsíwájú Nínú Itakuroso (Continuation of Greetings) Yoruba Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8

Detailed Student-Centered Lesson Plan

Subject: Yoruba

Class: Primary 2

Term: First Term

Week: 8

Age: 7 years

Topic: Itęsíwájú Nínú Itakuroso (Continuation of Greetings)

Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives

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

1. Explain what Itàkuròso (greetings) is.
2. Describe how to greet someone for the first time.
3. Identify different times of the day and the appropriate greetings for each.

Key Words

• Itàkuròso (Greetings)
• Owúrò (Morning)
• Iyálẹta (Afternoon)
• Osán (Midday)
• Irọlé (Evening)
• Asálé (Night)
• Òru (Midnight)

Set Induction

The teacher will start by greeting the pupils in Yoruba and asking them to respond with the appropriate greeting for the time of day.

Entry Behaviour

Pupils have basic knowledge of greetings and different times of the day.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Blackboard
• Chalk
• Flashcards with greetings
• Pictures showing different times of the day

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Review previous lessons on greetings and times of the day.

Embedded Core Skills

• Communication
• Cultural awareness
• Language skills

Learning Materials

• Blackboard
• Flashcards
• Pictures of different times of the day

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work

Instructional Materials

• Blackboard
• Chalk
• Flashcards with different greetings
• Pictures representing various times of the day

Content

1. Explanation of Itàkuròso (Greetings):
   • Greetings are an essential part of Yoruba culture and are used to show respect and acknowledge others.
2. Different Times of the Day and Appropriate Greetings:
   • Owúrò (Morning) – “E káàrọ̀”
   • Iyálẹta (Afternoon) – “E káàsán”
   • Osán (Midday) – “E káàsán”
   • Irọlé (Evening) – “E kùròlé”
   • Asálé (Night) – “E káalé”
   • Òru (Midnight) – “E kú òru”

Fill-in-the-Blank Questions

1. The Yoruba word for morning greeting is __________. a) E káàsán b) E káàrọ̀ c) E kú òru
2. __________ is the greeting for afternoon. a) E kùròlé b) E káàsán c) E káàrọ̀
3. The evening greeting in Yoruba is __________. a) E káàrọ̀ b) E káalé c) E kùròlé
4. __________ means goodnight in Yoruba. a) E kú òru b) E káalé c) E káàsán
5. The Yoruba word for midday greeting is __________. a) E káàrọ̀ b) E káàsán c) E kùròlé
6. How do you greet someone at midnight in Yoruba? a) E káalé b) E káàrọ̀ c) E kú òru
7. __________ is the greeting for night. a) E káalé b) E kùròlé c) E káàsán
8. Morning is called __________ in Yoruba. a) Iyálẹta b) Owúrò c) Irọlé
9. __________ means afternoon in Yoruba. a) Iyálẹta b) Osán c) Irọlé
10. The Yoruba word for evening is __________. a) Irọlé b) Owúrò c) Òru

Class Activity Discussion

1. What is the Yoruba word for morning greeting?
   • The Yoruba word for morning greeting is “E káàrọ̀.”
2. How do you greet someone in the afternoon in Yoruba?
   • The greeting for afternoon is “E káàsán.”
3. What is the evening greeting in Yoruba?
   • The evening greeting in Yoruba is “E kùròlé.”
4. How do you say goodnight in Yoruba?
   • Goodnight in Yoruba is “E kú òru.”
5. What is the midday greeting in Yoruba?
   • The midday greeting is “E káàsán.”
6. How do you greet someone at midnight in Yoruba?
   • The midnight greeting is “E kú òru.”
7. What is the greeting for night in Yoruba?
   • The greeting for night is “E káalé.”
8. What is morning called in Yoruba?
   • Morning is called “Owúrò” in Yoruba.
9. What is the Yoruba word for afternoon?
   • Afternoon in Yoruba is “Iyálẹta.”
10. How do you say evening in Yoruba?
    • Evening in Yoruba is “Irọlé.”

Presentation

Step 1

Teacher’s Activities: The teacher revises the previous topic on greetings and times of the day.

Learners’ Activities: Pupils recall the different times of the day and the greetings associated with each.

Step 2

Teacher’s Activities: The teacher introduces the new topic by explaining the concept of Itàkuròso (greetings) and its importance in Yoruba culture.

Learners’ Activities: Pupils listen and take notes on the different types of greetings.

Step 3

Teacher’s Activities: The teacher asks pupils to give examples of greetings for different times of the day and corrects them where necessary.

Learners’ Activities: Pupils provide examples and practice saying the greetings.

Assessment

• Pupils will answer the 10 fill-in-the-blank questions.
• Teacher will review and mark the answers.

Ten Evaluation Questions

1. What is the Yoruba word for morning greeting?
2. How do you greet someone in the afternoon in Yoruba?
3. What is the evening greeting in Yoruba?
4. How do you say goodnight in Yoruba?
5. What is the midday greeting in Yoruba?
6. How do you greet someone at midnight in Yoruba?
7. What is the greeting for night in Yoruba?
8. What is morning called in Yoruba?
9. What is the Yoruba word for afternoon?
10. How do you say evening in Yoruba?

Conclusion

Teacher’s Activities: The teacher goes around to mark pupils’ work and provides feedback. The teacher emphasizes the importance of using appropriate greetings at different times of the day.