Family Members Igbo Language Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6
Igbo Language Primary 3 First Term Lesson Notes Week 6
Subject: Igbo Language
Class: Primary 3
Term: First Term
Week: 6
Age: 8 years
Topic: Family Members
Sub-topic: Names and Relationships
Duration: 40 minutes
Behavioural Objectives:
- Pupils will be able to name family members in Igbo.
- Pupils will understand the relationships between family members.
- Pupils will describe their own family using Igbo terms.
Keywords: Family Members, Relationships, Father, Mother, Brother, Sister
Set Induction:
Start with a discussion about pupils’ own families. Ask them to describe their family members using English, then introduce the Igbo terms.
Entry Behaviour:
Pupils should be familiar with basic family relationships in their native language.
Learning Resources and Materials:
- Igbo language textbooks
- Flashcards with pictures of family members
- Family tree diagrams
- Audio recordings of family member names
Building Background / Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Discuss the concept of family and relationships in general. Connect this with terms in Igbo to build understanding.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Vocabulary development
- Sentence construction
- Oral communication
- Relationship understanding
Learning Materials:
- Igbo Language Primary 3 Textbook
- Flashcards with family member names
- Family tree diagrams
Reference Books:
- Lagos State Scheme of Work
- Igbo Language Textbook for Primary 3
Instructional Materials:
- Charts with family members’ names
- Audio-visual aids for pronunciation practice
Content:
- Family Members in Igbo:
- Father – Nna
- Mother – Nne
- Brother – Nwanne nwoke
- Sister – Nwanne nwanyị
- Grandfather – Nna ochie
- Grandmother – Nne ochie
- Uncle – Nna ochie (for father’s brother) / Nwanne nwoke (for mother’s brother)
- Aunt – Nne ochie (for father’s sister) / Nwanne nwanyị (for mother’s sister)
- Cousin – Nwanne (gender-neutral)
- Describing Relationships:
- Example: “Nna m bụ onye na-arụ ọrụ” (My father is a worker).
- Practice constructing sentences describing family members and their roles.
- Creating a Family Tree:
- Use a simple family tree to label members in Igbo and explain their relationships.
Evaluation
- “Father” in Igbo is __________.
- a) Nne
- b) Nna
- c) Nwanne nwoke
- d) Nwanne nwanyị
- “Mother” in Igbo is __________.
- a) Nna
- b) Nwanne nwoke
- c) Nne
- d) Nwanne nwanyị
- “Brother” is __________ in Igbo.
- a) Nwanne nwoke
- b) Nne
- c) Nna
- d) Nwanne nwanyị
- “Sister” in Igbo is __________.
- a) Nwanne nwanyị
- b) Nna
- c) Nne
- d) Nwanne nwoke
- “Grandfather” is __________ in Igbo.
- a) Nna ochie
- b) Nne ochie
- c) Nwanne nwoke
- d) Nwanne nwanyị
- “Grandmother” in Igbo is __________.
- a) Nne ochie
- b) Nna ochie
- c) Nwanne nwanyị
- d) Nwanne nwoke
- “Uncle” for father’s brother is __________ in Igbo.
- a) Nna ochie
- b) Nwanne nwoke
- c) Nne
- d) Nwanne nwanyị
- “Aunt” for mother’s sister is __________ in Igbo.
- a) Nwanne nwanyị
- b) Nne ochie
- c) Nna ochie
- d) Nwanne nwoke
- “Cousin” is __________ in Igbo.
- a) Nwanne
- b) Nne
- c) Nna
- d) Nwanne nwoke
- “Nwanne nwanyị” means __________ in English.
- a) Sister
- b) Brother
- c) Father
- d) Mother
- “Nwanne nwoke” refers to __________ in English.
- a) Brother
- b) Sister
- c) Grandfather
- d) Aunt
- “Nne ochie” means __________ in English.
- a) Grandmother
- b) Grandfather
- c) Mother
- d) Aunt
- “Nna ochie” refers to __________ in English.
- a) Grandfather
- b) Grandmother
- c) Father
- d) Cousin
- “Nwanne” can be used to describe __________ in English.
- a) Cousin
- b) Brother
- c) Sister
- d) Mother
- “Nne” means __________ in English.
- a) Mother
- b) Father
- c) Brother
- d) Sister
Class Activity Discussion
- What is “Nna” in English?
- It is “Father.”
- How do you say “mother” in Igbo?
- It is “Nne.”
- What does “Nwanne nwoke” mean?
- It means “Brother.”
- How do you say “sister” in Igbo?
- It is “Nwanne nwanyị.”
- What is “Nna ochie” in English?
- It is “Grandfather.”
- How do you say “grandmother” in Igbo?
- It is “Nne ochie.”
- What is “Nwanne nwanyị” in English?
- It means “Sister.”
- How do you say “uncle” for a mother’s brother in Igbo?
- It is “Nwanne nwoke.”
- What does “Nne ochie” refer to in English?
- It refers to “Grandmother.”
- How do you say “aunt” for a father’s sister in Igbo?
- It is “Nne ochie.”
- What is “Nwanne” used for?
- It is used for “Cousin.”
- How do you say “brother” in Igbo?
- It is “Nwanne nwoke.”
- What does “Nna ochie” mean in English?
- It means “Grandfather.”
- How do you say “cousin” in Igbo?
- It is “Nwanne.”
- What is “Nne” in English?
- It is “Mother.”
Presentation:
Step 1:
The teacher revises the previous lesson on common nouns and introduces the new topic on family members.
Step 2:
The teacher presents the names and relationships of family members in Igbo using flashcards and family tree diagrams. Practice pronunciation and sentence construction.
Step 3:
The teacher allows pupils to describe their own families using Igbo terms, providing corrections and support as needed.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Introduce and demonstrate family member terms.
- Use visual aids and diagrams to explain relationships.
- Guide pupils in describing their families.
Learners’ Activities:
- Identify and name family members in Igbo.
- Describe their own families using Igbo terms.
- Participate in interactive activities to reinforce learning.
Assessment:
- Observe pupils’ ability to name and describe family members.
- Evaluate their ability to use family terms in sentences.
Evaluation Questions:
- What does “Nna” mean?
- How do you say “mother” in Igbo?
- What is “Nwanne nwoke” in English?
- How do you say “sister” in Igbo?
- What does “Nna ochie” refer to?
- How do you say “grandmother” in Igbo?
- What is “Nwanne nwanyị” in English?
- How do you say “uncle” in Igbo for a mother’s brother?
- What does “Nne ochie” mean in English?
- How do you say “cousin” in Igbo?
Conclusion:
The teacher will review each pupil’s understanding by checking their ability to name and describe family members. Provide feedback and additional practice as needed.
