Edemede Mfe (Simple Essays) Igbo Language Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8

Igbo Language Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 8

Subject: Igbo Language
Class: Primary 4
Term: First Term
Week: 8
Age: 9 years
Topic: Edemede Mfe (Simple Essays)
Sub-topic:

• Njirimara Nkebi Edemede Dika Ikwu Out Isiokwu (Characteristics of Essay Sections, such as Introduction)
• Edemede Out Nkebi Ahazin Ahazi (Simple Essay Structure)

Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
a. Identify and describe the parts of an essay.
b. Understand and use the basic structure of an essay.
c. Discuss and summarize content from a provided essay.
d. Write their own simple essays based on given topics.

Keywords:

• Edemede (Essay)
• Nkebi Edemede (Parts of an Essay)
• Isiokwu (Introduction)
• Ahazin Ahazi (Essay Structure)
• Uka (Discussion)
• Aro (Summary)

Set Induction:
Start with a brief discussion on what makes a good essay and why it is important to structure it properly. Ask pupils if they have ever written or read an essay.

Entry Behaviour:
Pupils should be familiar with basic writing skills and understand the concept of an essay.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Examples of simple essays
• Writing materials (notebooks, pens)
• Charts or diagrams showing essay structure

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Relate the new lesson to previous knowledge of writing simple sentences and paragraphs. Discuss how these build into a complete essay.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Writing skills
• Organizing information
• Summarizing content

Learning Materials:

• Sample essays
• Charts showing essay structure
• Writing tools

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Igbo Language
• Textbooks on Essay Writing

Instructional Materials:

• Example essays
• Essay structure diagrams

Content:

1. Njirimara Nkebi Edemede Dika Ikwu Out Isiokwu
   • Explain the parts of an essay: Introduction (Isiokwu), Body (Nkebi), and Conclusion (Ngwugwu).
   • Discuss the purpose of each part.
2. Edemede Out Nkebi Ahazin Ahazi
   • Introduce the basic structure of a simple essay.
   • Show examples of essays and identify their parts.
   • Practice summarizing and discussing an essay.

15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions:

1. Njirimara Nkebi Edemede bụ ______ (a. Characteristics of Essay Sections, b. Parts of a Sentence, c. Simple Words).
2. Isiokwu bụ ______ (a. Introduction, b. Conclusion, c. Body).
3. Nkebi Edemede pụtara ______ (a. Parts of an Essay, b. Types of Sentences, c. Essay Topics).
4. Edemede bụ ______ (a. Essay, b. Story, c. Letter).
5. Ahazin Ahazi bụ ______ (a. Essay Structure, b. Textbooks, c. Writing Materials).
6. Uka pụtara ______ (a. Discussion, b. Essay Writing, c. Reading).
7. Aro bụ ______ (a. Summary, b. Introduction, c. Body).
8. Ngwugwu bụ ______ (a. Conclusion, b. Introduction, c. Body).
9. Ikparita bụ ______ (a. Discuss, b. Write, c. Read).
10. Ituta pụtara ______ (a. Summarize, b. Write, c. Read).
11. Igughari bụ ______ (a. Review, b. Discuss, c. Write).
12. Idetu bụ ______ (a. Write, b. Read, c. Discuss).
13. Edemede nwere ______ (a. Parts such as Introduction, Body, Conclusion, b. Chapters and Sections, c. Titles and Authors).
14. Nkebi Ahazin Ahazi bụ ______ (a. Structure of an Essay, b. Parts of a Story, c. Types of Sentences).
15. Ide Edemede bụ ______ (a. Writing an Essay, b. Reading a Text, c. Discussing Topics).

15 FAQs with Answers:

1. Q: Kedu ihe bụ Njirimara Nkebi Edemede?
   A: Characteristics of Essay Sections.
2. Q: Kedu ihe bụ Isiokwu?
   A: Introduction of an essay.
3. Q: Kedu ihe Nkebi Edemede pụtara?
   A: Parts of an Essay.
4. Q: Kedu ihe Edemede bụ?
   A: An essay.
5. Q: Kedu ihe bụ Ahazin Ahazi?
   A: Essay Structure.
6. Q: Kedu ihe Uka pụtara?
   A: Discussion.
7. Q: Kedu ihe bụ Aro?
   A: Summary.
8. Q: Kedu ihe Ngwugwu bụ?
   A: Conclusion.
9. Q: Kedu ihe Ikparita pụtara?
   A: Discuss.
10. Q: Kedu ihe Ituta pụtara?
    A: Summarize.
11. Q: Kedu ihe Igughari pụtara?
    A: Review.
12. Q: Kedu ihe Idetu pụtara?
    A: Write.
13. Q: Kedu ihe Edemede nwere?
    A: Parts such as Introduction, Body, and Conclusion.
14. Q: Kedu ihe Nkebi Ahazin Ahazi bụ?
    A: Structure of an Essay.
15. Q: Kedu ihe Ide Edemede bụ?
    A: Writing an Essay.

Presentation:

1. Step 1: Introduce the parts of an essay and their functions.
2. Step 2: Show examples and discuss the structure of simple essays.
3. Step 3: Practice summarizing and writing essays based on given topics.

Teacher’s Activities:

1. Explain the characteristics and parts of an essay.
2. Provide examples and guide pupils through identifying these parts.
3. Assist pupils in writing their own simple essays.

Learners’ Activities:

1. Identify parts of an essay in given examples.
2. Discuss and summarize essays.
3. Write their own essays based on provided topics.

Assessment:

• Evaluate pupils’ understanding of essay parts and structure.
• Check their ability to summarize content and write essays.

10 Evaluation Questions:

1. Kedu ihe bụ Njirimara Nkebi Edemede?
2. Kedu ihe bụ Isiokwu?
3. Kedu ihe Nkebi Edemede pụtara?
4. Kedu ihe Edemede bụ?
5. Kedu ihe bụ Ahazin Ahazi?
6. Kedu ihe Uka pụtara?
7. Kedu ihe bụ Aro?
8. Kedu ihe Ngwugwu bụ?
9. Kedu ihe Ikparita pụtara?
10. Kedu ihe Ituta pụtara?

Conclusion:

The teacher will review pupils’ essays and summaries, providing feedback to ensure they understand essay structure and can write their own essays effectively. Pupils will practice writing essays based on the discussed topics.

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