Learning the Days of the Week in Igbo Language Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4
Igbo Language Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4
Subject: Igbo Language
Class: Primary 3
Term: First Term
Week: 4
Age: 8 years
Topic: Days of the Week
Sub-topic: Naming and Pronouncing Days
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioural Objectives:
- Pupils will be able to name and pronounce the days of the week in Igbo.
- Pupils will be able to use days of the week in sentences.
- Pupils will understand the sequence of days and their usage in daily conversations.
Keywords: Days of the Week, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Set Induction:
Start with a song or rhyme about the days of the week in Igbo. Show a calendar and ask pupils which days they know.
Entry Behaviour:
Pupils should be familiar with the concept of days of the week in their native language.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Igbo language textbooks
- Flashcards with days of the week
- Calendar posters
- Audio recordings of day names
Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Discuss how days of the week are used in everyday life (e.g., going to school, holidays) and relate this to the Igbo days of the week.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Oral communication
- Listening and pronunciation skills
- Sequencing and organization skills
Learning Materials:
- Igbo Language Primary 3 Textbook
- Flashcards with the days of the week
- Calendar posters
Reference Books:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work
- Igbo Language Textbook for Primary 3
Instructional Materials:
- Charts with the days of the week
- Audio-visual aids for pronunciation practice
Content:
- Days of the Week in Igbo:
- Monday – Mọnde
- Tuesday – Tọsdee
- Wednesday – Wednesdee
- Thursday – Tọsdee
- Friday – Fraịdee
- Saturday – Satọdee
- Sunday – Sọnde
- Pronunciation Practice:
- Repeat each day’s name after the teacher.
- Use audio recordings to practice correct pronunciation.
- Using Days in Sentences:
- Example: “Taa bụ Mọnde” (Today is Monday).
- Practice sentences for each day of the week.
15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions:
- “Monday” in Igbo is __________.
- a) Mọnde
- b) Tọsdee
- c) Wednesdee
- d) Satọdee
- “Friday” in Igbo is __________.
- a) Tọsdee
- b) Fraịdee
- c) Wednesdee
- d) Sọnde
- “Wednesday” in Igbo is __________.
- a) Satọdee
- b) Tọsdee
- c) Wednesdee
- d) Fraịdee
- “Sunday” in Igbo is __________.
- a) Wednesdee
- b) Satọdee
- c) Sọnde
- d) Tọsdee
- “Saturday” in Igbo is __________.
- a) Sọnde
- b) Mọnde
- c) Satọdee
- d) Fraịdee
- “Tuesday” in Igbo is __________.
- a) Fraịdee
- b) Mọnde
- c) Tọsdee
- d) Wednesdee
- “Thursday” in Igbo is __________.
- a) Wednesdee
- b) Tọsdee
- c) Sọnde
- d) Mọnde
- “Tọsdee” is __________ in English.
- a) Wednesday
- b) Tuesday
- c) Thursday
- d) Friday
- “Fraịdee” means __________ in Igbo.
- a) Friday
- b) Monday
- c) Saturday
- d) Sunday
- “Sọnde” is __________ in English.
- a) Friday
- b) Sunday
- c) Wednesday
- d) Tuesday
- “Mọnde” refers to __________ in English.
- a) Monday
- b) Thursday
- c) Saturday
- d) Wednesday
- “Wednesdee” in Igbo is __________.
- a) Wednesday
- b) Friday
- c) Tuesday
- d) Saturday
- “Satọdee” means __________ in English.
- a) Saturday
- b) Monday
- c) Thursday
- d) Tuesday
- “Taa bụ Wednesdee” means __________.
- a) Today is Wednesday
- b) Today is Saturday
- c) Today is Monday
- d) Today is Friday
- “Taa bụ Fraịdee” means __________.
- a) Today is Friday
- b) Today is Thursday
- c) Today is Sunday
- d) Today is Wednesday
15 FAQs with Answers:
- What is “Monday” in Igbo?
- It is “Mọnde.”
- How do you say “Friday” in Igbo?
- It is “Fraịdee.”
- What does “Wednesdee” mean in Igbo?
- It means “Wednesday.”
- How do you say “Sunday” in Igbo?
- It is “Sọnde.”
- What is “Saturday” in Igbo?
- It is “Satọdee.”
- How do you say “Tuesday” in Igbo?
- It is “Tọsdee.”
- What does “Tọsdee” mean in English?
- It means “Tuesday.”
- How do you say “Thursday” in Igbo?
- It is “Tọsdee.”
- What is “Fraịdee” in English?
- It is “Friday.”
- How do you say “Sọnde” in English?
- It is “Sunday.”
- What does “Mọnde” refer to in English?
- It refers to “Monday.”
- How do you say “Wednesdee” in Igbo?
- It is “Wednesday.”
- What is “Satọdee” in English?
- It is “Saturday.”
- What does “Taa bụ Wednesdee” mean?
- It means “Today is Wednesday.”
- How do you say “Today is Friday” in Igbo?
- It is “Taa bụ Fraịdee.”
Presentation:
Step 1:
The teacher revises the previous lesson on numbers and introduces the new topic on days of the week.
Step 2:
The teacher presents the days of the week in Igbo using flashcards and a calendar. Practice pronunciation and sentence construction.
Step 3:
The teacher allows pupils to practice using the days of the week in sentences, providing corrections and support as needed.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Introduce and demonstrate each day of the week in Igbo.
- Use visual aids to reinforce learning.
- Guide pupils in using days in sentences.
Learners’ Activities:
- Practice naming and pronouncing the days of the week.
- Use days of the week in sentences.
- Engage in interactive activities to reinforce learning.
Assessment:
- Observe pupils’ ability to name and pronounce the days of the week.
- Evaluate their use of days in sentences.
Ten Evaluation Questions:
- How do you say “Monday” in Igbo?
- What is “Friday” in Igbo?
- How do you say “Wednesday” in Igbo?
- What does “Sọnde” mean?
- How do you say “Saturday” in Igbo?
- What is the Igbo word for “Tuesday”?
- How do you say “Thursday” in Igbo?
- What does “Fraịdee” mean?
- How do you say “Sunday” in Igbo?
- What does “Taa bụ Mọnde” mean?
Conclusion:
The teacher will review each pupil’s understanding by checking their pronunciation and usage of days in sentences. Provide feedback and additional practice as needed.
