Greetings in Igbo Igbo Language Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Igbo Language Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Subject: Igbo Language
Class: Primary 3
Term: First Term
Week: 2
Age: 8 years

Topic: Greetings in Igbo
Sub-topic: Common Greetings
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:

• Pupils will be able to use common Igbo greetings correctly.
• Pupils will respond appropriately to greetings in Igbo.
• Pupils will practice greeting each other in different scenarios.

Keywords: Greetings, Igbo, Common Greetings, Response

Set Induction:
Start with a brief interactive activity where pupils greet each other in their native language, then introduce the concept of Igbo greetings through a simple dialogue or role-play.

Entry Behaviour:
Pupils should be familiar with basic greetings in their native language.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Igbo language textbooks
• Flashcards with greetings
• Audio recordings of Igbo greetings
• Visual aids showing different greeting scenarios

Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Relate Igbo greetings to greetings pupils use in their daily life, emphasizing that just like in their language, Igbo has specific ways to greet people at different times of the day.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Communication skills
• Social interaction
• Listening and speaking skills

Learning Materials:

• Igbo Language Primary 3 Textbook
• Flashcards with greeting phrases
• Audio recordings of greetings

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Igbo Language Textbook for Primary 3

Instructional Materials:

• Charts with common Igbo greetings
• Audio-visual aids for practicing pronunciation

Content:

1. Introduction to Common Greetings:
   • Ụtụtụ ọma (Good Morning)
   • Mgbede ọma (Good Evening)
   • Ehihie ọma (Good Afternoon)
   • Ka ọ dị (Hello/Goodbye)
2. Practice Responses:
   • How to respond to “Ụtụtụ ọma”
   • How to respond to “Mgbede ọma”
   • How to respond to “Ehihie ọma”
3. Greeting Scenarios:
   • Greeting a friend in the morning
   • Greeting a teacher in the afternoon
   • Saying goodbye at the end of the day

Evaluation 

1. “Ụtụtụ ọma” means __________.
   • a) Good Night
   • b) Good Morning
   • c) Good Afternoon
   • d) Hello
2. “Mgbede ọma” means __________.
   • a) Good Evening
   • b) Good Morning
   • c) Good Night
   • d) Goodbye
3. “Ehihie ọma” is used to greet someone in the __________.
   • a) Morning
   • b) Evening
   • c) Afternoon
   • d) Night
4. “Ka ọ dị” is a way to say __________.
   • a) Good Morning
   • b) Goodbye
   • c) Good Afternoon
   • d) Good Evening
5. To greet someone in the morning, you use __________.
   • a) Ehihie ọma
   • b) Mgbede ọma
   • c) Ụtụtụ ọma
   • d) Ka ọ dị
6. To say “Goodbye” in Igbo, you use __________.
   • a) Ụtụtụ ọma
   • b) Ehihie ọma
   • c) Ka ọ dị
   • d) Mgbede ọma
7. “Ehihie ọma” is used to greet someone in the __________.
   • a) Morning
   • b) Afternoon
   • c) Evening
   • d) Night
8. The appropriate response to “Ụtụtụ ọma” is __________.
   • a) Mgbede ọma
   • b) Ehihie ọma
   • c) Ka ọ dị
   • d) Ụtụtụ ọma
9. To greet a teacher in the afternoon, you say __________.
   • a) Ụtụtụ ọma
   • b) Mgbede ọma
   • c) Ehihie ọma
   • d) Ka ọ dị
10. The phrase “Ka ọ dị” is used to say __________.
    • a) Good Morning
    • b) Hello
    • c) Good Afternoon
    • d) Goodbye
11. “Mgbede ọma” is used when greeting someone in the __________.
    • a) Afternoon
    • b) Morning
    • c) Evening
    • d) Night
12. “Ehihie ọma” means __________.
    • a) Good Morning
    • b) Good Night
    • c) Good Afternoon
    • d) Goodbye
13. The correct way to greet someone at night is __________.
    • a) Ụtụtụ ọma
    • b) Mgbede ọma
    • c) Ehihie ọma
    • d) Ka ọ dị
14. To respond to “Mgbede ọma,” you can say __________.
    • a) Ụtụtụ ọma
    • b) Ehihie ọma
    • c) Ka ọ dị
    • d) Mgbede ọma
15. “Ka ọ dị” is commonly used to say __________.
    • a) Hello
    • b) Good Morning
    • c) Good Evening
    • d) Goodbye

Class Activity Discussion 

1. What does “Ụtụtụ ọma” mean?
   • It means “Good Morning.”
2. How do you greet someone in the afternoon in Igbo?
   • You say “Ehihie ọma.”
3. What is the Igbo phrase for “Good Evening”?
   • It is “Mgbede ọma.”
4. How do you respond to “Ehihie ọma”?
   • You can respond with “Ehihie ọma” or “Ka ọ dị.”
5. What does “Ka ọ dị” mean?
   • It means “Hello” or “Goodbye.”
6. How do you say “Goodbye” in Igbo?
   • You say “Ka ọ dị.”
7. What is the Igbo phrase for greeting in the morning?
   • It is “Ụtụtụ ọma.”
8. How do you greet a friend in the evening?
   • You say “Mgbede ọma.”
9. What does “Ehihie ọma” mean?
   • It means “Good Afternoon.”
10. How do you respond to “Mgbede ọma”?
    • You can respond with “Mgbede ọma” or “Ka ọ dị.”
11. What is the appropriate greeting for the morning?
    • It is “Ụtụtụ ọma.”
12. How do you greet someone at night?
    • You can use “Mgbede ọma” for evening, but specific night greetings may not be common.
13. What does “Mgbede ọma” mean?
    • It means “Good Evening.”
14. How do you greet someone if it is the afternoon?
    • You say “Ehihie ọma.”
15. What is the Igbo word for “Hello”?
    • It is “Ka ọ dị.”

Presentation:

Step 1:
The teacher revises the previous topic on basic greetings and self-introduction.

Step 2:
The teacher introduces common Igbo greetings and their correct usage. Explain how to greet and respond in different times of the day.

Step 3:
The teacher facilitates practice sessions where pupils greet each other and respond in various scenarios. Provide feedback and corrections.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Demonstrate the use of greetings with flashcards and audio recordings.
• Guide practice activities and correct pupils as necessary.
• Use visual aids to show greeting scenarios.

Learners’ Activities:

• Practice greeting each other using the phrases learned.
• Role-play different scenarios involving greetings.
• Listen to and repeat greetings from audio recordings.

Assessment:

• Observe pupils during practice to assess their ability to use greetings correctly.
• Check for appropriate responses in different scenarios.

Evaluation Questions:

1. What is the Igbo phrase for “Good Morning”?
2. How do you say “Good Evening” in Igbo?
3. What does “Ehihie ọma” mean?
4. How do you respond to “Ụtụtụ ọma”?
5. What is the appropriate greeting for the afternoon?
6. How do you say “Goodbye” in Igbo?
7. What does “Mgbede ọma” mean?
8. How do you greet a teacher in the afternoon?
9. What is the Igbo phrase for “Hello”?
10. How do you respond to “Mgbede ọma”?

Conclusion:
The teacher circulates to check pupils’ use of greetings and responses. Provide individualized feedback and ensure understanding of the topic.