Ekele Ndi Igbo (Igbo Greetings) Igbo Language Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3

Igbo Language Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 3

Subject: Igbo Language
Class: Primary 4
Term: First Term
Week: 3
Age: 9 years
Topic: Ekele Ndi Igbo (Igbo Greetings)
Sub-topic:

• Ekele Oge Ti Iche Iche (Greetings for Different Times)
• Mgbe Mmadu Naaru Oru (When Someone Does a Good Deed)
• Ekele Onye Noo Na Nsogbu (Greeting Someone in Trouble)
  Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
a. Identify different types of greetings in Igbo.
b. Use appropriate greetings for different times of the day.
c. Demonstrate how to greet someone who is in trouble or has done a good deed.

Keywords:

• Ekele (Greetings)
• Oge (Time)
• Mmadu (Person)
• Nsogbu (Trouble)
• Ihoma (Good Deed)

Set Induction:
Start by discussing the importance of greetings in various cultures. Explain that greetings are used to show respect and acknowledge different situations.

Entry Behaviour:
Pupils should be familiar with basic greetings from their own experiences or family practices.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Chart or poster with different Igbo greetings
• Examples of situations where specific greetings are used
• Audio or video clips demonstrating Igbo greetings

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Discuss how pupils greet people in their own families and communities. Relate this to how greetings are used in different situations.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Communication skills
• Cultural awareness
• Empathy

Learning Materials:

• Visual aids (charts, posters)
• Audio/visual clips of greetings
• Writing materials (notebooks, pens)

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Igbo Language
• Textbooks on Igbo Culture and Etiquette

Instructional Materials:

• Chart of Igbo greetings
• Examples and scenarios for practice
• Audio/visual aids

Content:

1. Ekele Oge Ti Iche Iche
   • Morning Greeting: “Ụtụtụ ọma” (Good Morning)
   • Afternoon Greeting: “Ehihie ọma” (Good Afternoon)
   • Evening Greeting: “Mgbede ọma” (Good Evening)
2. Mgbe Mmadu Naaru Oru
   • When Someone Does a Good Deed: “Dalu” (Thank you) or “Imeela” (Well done)
   • Expressing Gratitude: How to show appreciation for someone’s help or good actions.
3. Ekele Onye Noo Na Nsogbu
   • Greeting Someone in Trouble: “Kedu ka ị mere?” (How are you?) or “Ị bụ ezigbo?” (Are you okay?)
   • Offering Support: Showing concern and offering help.

15 Fill-in-the-Blank Questions:

1. Ụtụtụ ọma bụ ekele maka ______ (a. ụra, b. ụtụtụ, c. mgbede).
2. Ehihie ọma bụ ekele maka ______ (a. ịkpọrọ, b. ehihie, c. ụtụtụ).
3. Mgbede ọma bụ ekele maka ______ (a. mgbede, b. ụtụtụ, c. ehihie).
4. Mgbe onye mere ihe ọma, ị ga-ekwu ______ (a. Ụtụtụ ọma, b. Dalu, c. Imeela).
5. Ekele maka ịrụ ọrụ ọma bụ ______ (a. Ihoma, b. Nsogbu, c. Ụtụtụ).
6. Ị bụ ezigbo? bụ ekele maka ______ (a. ịrịọ, b. nsogbu, c. ehihie).
7. Ekele maka enyemaka bụ ______ (a. Ụtụtụ, b. Dalu, c. Mgbede).
8. Mgbe mmadụ na-ama gị mma, ị ga-ekwu ______ (a. Ụtụtụ, b. Ehihie, c. Imeela).
9. Kedu ka ị mere? bụ ekele mgbe onye nọ na ______ (a. nsogbu, b. ụtụtụ, c. ehihie).
10. Dalu bụ ekele maka ______ (a. ọrụ ọma, b. mgbede, c. ụtụtụ).
11. Imeela bụ ekele maka ______ (a. ụtụtụ, b. enyemaka, c. ịkpọrọ).
12. Ị bụ ezigbo? na-egosi ______ (a. ekele, b. nghọta, c. ajụjụ).
13. Ụtụtụ ọma na-ejikarị ______ (a. mgbede, b. ụtụtụ, c. ehihie).
14. Ehihie ọma na-ejikarị ______ (a. ụtụtụ, b. ehihie, c. mgbede).
15. Mgbede ọma na-ejikarị ______ (a. mgbede, b. ụtụtụ, c. ehihie).

15 FAQs with Answers:

1. Q: Kedu ekele na-ejikarị n’ụtụtụ?
   A: Ụtụtụ ọma.
2. Q: Kedu ekele na-ejikarị n’ehihie?
   A: Ehihie ọma.
3. Q: Kedu ekele na-ejikarị n’mmgbe mgbede?
   A: Mgbede ọma.
4. Q: Gịnị ka ị ga-ekwu mgbe onye mere ihe ọma?
   A: Dalu ma ọ bụ Imeela.
5. Q: Kedu ekele kwesịrị ka e jiri kpọrọ onye nọ na nsogbu?
   A: Kedu ka ị mere? ma ọ bụ Ị bụ ezigbo?.
6. Q: Kedu ekele bụ mgbe mmadụ enyere gị enyemaka?
   A: Dalu ma ọ bụ Imeela.
7. Q: Imeela pụtara na ______?
   A: Onye mere ihe ọma.
8. Q: Kedu ka ị mere? pụtara ______?
   A: Iji jụọ onye nọ na nsogbu otú ha si dị.
9. Q: Ekele maka enyemaka bụ ______?
   A: Dalu.
10. Q: Ụtụtụ ọma na-adị mgbe ______?
    A: Oge ụtụtụ.
11. Q: Ehihie ọma na-adị mgbe ______?
    A: Oge ehihie.
12. Q: Mgbede ọma na-adị mgbe ______?
    A: Oge mgbede.
13. Q: Kedu ụdị ekele iji kpọrọ onye mere ọrụ ọma?
    A: Imeela ma ọ bụ Dalu.
14. Q: Kedu ekele na-eme ka e wee mara na onye nọ na nsogbu?
    A: Ị bụ ezigbo? ma ọ bụ Kedu ka ị mere?
15. Q: Kedu ekele ị ga-eji na mgbede?
    A: Mgbede ọma.

Presentation:

1. Step 1: Revise previous greetings and discuss their usage in various situations.
2. Step 2: Introduce new greetings based on different times of the day and situations such as good deeds or troubles.
3. Step 3: Engage pupils in role-playing to practice greetings for different scenarios and offer feedback.

Teacher’s Activities:

1. Introduce and explain different types of Igbo greetings.
2. Use visual aids and examples to demonstrate appropriate greetings for various situations.
3. Facilitate role-playing exercises and provide feedback on pupils’ use of greetings.

Learners’ Activities:

1. Participate in role-playing scenarios to practice greetings.
2. Use visual aids to learn and understand different types of greetings.
3. Complete fill-in-the-blank questions and FAQs.

Assessment:

• Review pupils’ responses to fill-in-the-blank questions.
• Evaluate participation in role-playing and understanding of greeting usage.

10 Evaluation Questions:

1. Kedu ekele a na-eji n’ụtụtụ?
2. Kedu ekele a na-eji n’ehihie?
3. Kedu ekele a na-eji n’mmgbe mgbede?
4. Gịnị ka ị ga-eji ekele onye mere ihe ọma?
5. Kedu ekele na-ekele onye nọ na nsogbu?
6. Kedu ihe Dalu pụtara?
7. Kedu ihe Imeela pụtara?
8. Kedu ekele iji kpọrọ onye na-enyere gị enyemaka?
9. Kedu ekele ị ga-eji n’ehihie?
10. Kedu ekele na-adị n’mmgbe mgbede?

Conclusion:

The teacher will go around to mark pupils’ answers and provide feedback. The teacher will address any difficulties and offer additional explanations as needed.