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:

1. Days of the Week in Igbo:
   • Monday – Mọnde
   • Tuesday – Tọsdee
   • Wednesday – Wednesdee
   • Thursday – Tọsdee
   • Friday – Fraịdee
   • Saturday – Satọdee
   • Sunday – Sọnde
2. Pronunciation Practice:
   • Repeat each day’s name after the teacher.
   • Use audio recordings to practice correct pronunciation.
3. 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:

1. “Monday” in Igbo is __________.
   • a) Mọnde
   • b) Tọsdee
   • c) Wednesdee
   • d) Satọdee
2. “Friday” in Igbo is __________.
   • a) Tọsdee
   • b) Fraịdee
   • c) Wednesdee
   • d) Sọnde
3. “Wednesday” in Igbo is __________.
   • a) Satọdee
   • b) Tọsdee
   • c) Wednesdee
   • d) Fraịdee
4. “Sunday” in Igbo is __________.
   • a) Wednesdee
   • b) Satọdee
   • c) Sọnde
   • d) Tọsdee
5. “Saturday” in Igbo is __________.
   • a) Sọnde
   • b) Mọnde
   • c) Satọdee
   • d) Fraịdee
6. “Tuesday” in Igbo is __________.
   • a) Fraịdee
   • b) Mọnde
   • c) Tọsdee
   • d) Wednesdee
7. “Thursday” in Igbo is __________.
   • a) Wednesdee
   • b) Tọsdee
   • c) Sọnde
   • d) Mọnde
8. “Tọsdee” is __________ in English.
   • a) Wednesday
   • b) Tuesday
   • c) Thursday
   • d) Friday
9. “Fraịdee” means __________ in Igbo.
   • a) Friday
   • b) Monday
   • c) Saturday
   • d) Sunday
10. “Sọnde” is __________ in English.
    • a) Friday
    • b) Sunday
    • c) Wednesday
    • d) Tuesday
11. “Mọnde” refers to __________ in English.
    • a) Monday
    • b) Thursday
    • c) Saturday
    • d) Wednesday
12. “Wednesdee” in Igbo is __________.
    • a) Wednesday
    • b) Friday
    • c) Tuesday
    • d) Saturday
13. “Satọdee” means __________ in English.
    • a) Saturday
    • b) Monday
    • c) Thursday
    • d) Tuesday
14. “Taa bụ Wednesdee” means __________.
    • a) Today is Wednesday
    • b) Today is Saturday
    • c) Today is Monday
    • d) Today is Friday
15. “Taa bụ Fraịdee” means __________.
    • a) Today is Friday
    • b) Today is Thursday
    • c) Today is Sunday
    • d) Today is Wednesday

15 FAQs with Answers:

1. What is “Monday” in Igbo?
   • It is “Mọnde.”
2. How do you say “Friday” in Igbo?
   • It is “Fraịdee.”
3. What does “Wednesdee” mean in Igbo?
   • It means “Wednesday.”
4. How do you say “Sunday” in Igbo?
   • It is “Sọnde.”
5. What is “Saturday” in Igbo?
   • It is “Satọdee.”
6. How do you say “Tuesday” in Igbo?
   • It is “Tọsdee.”
7. What does “Tọsdee” mean in English?
   • It means “Tuesday.”
8. How do you say “Thursday” in Igbo?
   • It is “Tọsdee.”
9. What is “Fraịdee” in English?
   • It is “Friday.”
10. How do you say “Sọnde” in English?
    • It is “Sunday.”
11. What does “Mọnde” refer to in English?
    • It refers to “Monday.”
12. How do you say “Wednesdee” in Igbo?
    • It is “Wednesday.”
13. What is “Satọdee” in English?
    • It is “Saturday.”
14. What does “Taa bụ Wednesdee” mean?
    • It means “Today is Wednesday.”
15. 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:

1. How do you say “Monday” in Igbo?
2. What is “Friday” in Igbo?
3. How do you say “Wednesday” in Igbo?
4. What does “Sọnde” mean?
5. How do you say “Saturday” in Igbo?
6. What is the Igbo word for “Tuesday”?
7. How do you say “Thursday” in Igbo?
8. What does “Fraịdee” mean?
9. How do you say “Sunday” in Igbo?
10. 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.