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:
- Ekele Oge Ti Iche Iche
- Morning Greeting: “Ụtụtụ ọma” (Good Morning)
- Afternoon Greeting: “Ehihie ọma” (Good Afternoon)
- Evening Greeting: “Mgbede ọma” (Good Evening)
- 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.
- 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:
- Ụtụtụ ọma bụ ekele maka ______ (a. ụra, b. ụtụtụ, c. mgbede).
- Ehihie ọma bụ ekele maka ______ (a. ịkpọrọ, b. ehihie, c. ụtụtụ).
- Mgbede ọma bụ ekele maka ______ (a. mgbede, b. ụtụtụ, c. ehihie).
- Mgbe onye mere ihe ọma, ị ga-ekwu ______ (a. Ụtụtụ ọma, b. Dalu, c. Imeela).
- Ekele maka ịrụ ọrụ ọma bụ ______ (a. Ihoma, b. Nsogbu, c. Ụtụtụ).
- Ị bụ ezigbo? bụ ekele maka ______ (a. ịrịọ, b. nsogbu, c. ehihie).
- Ekele maka enyemaka bụ ______ (a. Ụtụtụ, b. Dalu, c. Mgbede).
- Mgbe mmadụ na-ama gị mma, ị ga-ekwu ______ (a. Ụtụtụ, b. Ehihie, c. Imeela).
- Kedu ka ị mere? bụ ekele mgbe onye nọ na ______ (a. nsogbu, b. ụtụtụ, c. ehihie).
- Dalu bụ ekele maka ______ (a. ọrụ ọma, b. mgbede, c. ụtụtụ).
- Imeela bụ ekele maka ______ (a. ụtụtụ, b. enyemaka, c. ịkpọrọ).
- Ị bụ ezigbo? na-egosi ______ (a. ekele, b. nghọta, c. ajụjụ).
- Ụtụtụ ọma na-ejikarị ______ (a. mgbede, b. ụtụtụ, c. ehihie).
- Ehihie ọma na-ejikarị ______ (a. ụtụtụ, b. ehihie, c. mgbede).
- Mgbede ọma na-ejikarị ______ (a. mgbede, b. ụtụtụ, c. ehihie).
15 FAQs with Answers:
- Q: Kedu ekele na-ejikarị n’ụtụtụ?
A: Ụtụtụ ọma. - Q: Kedu ekele na-ejikarị n’ehihie?
A: Ehihie ọma. - Q: Kedu ekele na-ejikarị n’mmgbe mgbede?
A: Mgbede ọma. - Q: Gịnị ka ị ga-ekwu mgbe onye mere ihe ọma?
A: Dalu ma ọ bụ Imeela. - Q: Kedu ekele kwesịrị ka e jiri kpọrọ onye nọ na nsogbu?
A: Kedu ka ị mere? ma ọ bụ Ị bụ ezigbo?. - Q: Kedu ekele bụ mgbe mmadụ enyere gị enyemaka?
A: Dalu ma ọ bụ Imeela. - Q: Imeela pụtara na ______?
A: Onye mere ihe ọma. - Q: Kedu ka ị mere? pụtara ______?
A: Iji jụọ onye nọ na nsogbu otú ha si dị. - Q: Ekele maka enyemaka bụ ______?
A: Dalu. - Q: Ụtụtụ ọma na-adị mgbe ______?
A: Oge ụtụtụ. - Q: Ehihie ọma na-adị mgbe ______?
A: Oge ehihie. - Q: Mgbede ọma na-adị mgbe ______?
A: Oge mgbede. - Q: Kedu ụdị ekele iji kpọrọ onye mere ọrụ ọma?
A: Imeela ma ọ bụ Dalu. - 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? - Q: Kedu ekele ị ga-eji na mgbede?
A: Mgbede ọma.
Presentation:
- Step 1: Revise previous greetings and discuss their usage in various situations.
- Step 2: Introduce new greetings based on different times of the day and situations such as good deeds or troubles.
- Step 3: Engage pupils in role-playing to practice greetings for different scenarios and offer feedback.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Introduce and explain different types of Igbo greetings.
- Use visual aids and examples to demonstrate appropriate greetings for various situations.
- Facilitate role-playing exercises and provide feedback on pupils’ use of greetings.
Learners’ Activities:
- Participate in role-playing scenarios to practice greetings.
- Use visual aids to learn and understand different types of greetings.
- 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:
- Kedu ekele a na-eji n’ụtụtụ?
- Kedu ekele a na-eji n’ehihie?
- Kedu ekele a na-eji n’mmgbe mgbede?
- Gịnị ka ị ga-eji ekele onye mere ihe ọma?
- Kedu ekele na-ekele onye nọ na nsogbu?
- Kedu ihe Dalu pụtara?
- Kedu ihe Imeela pụtara?
- Kedu ekele iji kpọrọ onye na-enyere gị enyemaka?
- Kedu ekele ị ga-eji n’ehihie?
- 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.