Njirimara Ndi Igbo (Characteristics of the Igbo People) Igbo Language Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Igbo Language Primary 4 First Term Lesson Notes Week 2

Subject: Igbo Language
Class: Primary 4
Term: First Term
Week: 2
Age: 9 years
Topic: Njirimara Ndi Igbo (Characteristics of the Igbo People)
Sub-topic:

• Nkowa Ihe Bu Asusu (Explanation of Language)
• Ejiji, Akaoru, Ekele (Dress, Greetings, and Etiquette)
• Egbugbu, Nri, Igba Mbo (Traditions, Food, and Festivals)
  Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioural Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
a. Describe various characteristics and practices of the Igbo people.
b. Explain the significance of Igbo dress, greetings, and traditions.

Keywords:

• Njirimara (Characteristics)
• Asusu (Language)
• Ejiji (Dress)
• Akaoru (Greetings)
• Egbugbu (Traditions)
• Nri (Food)
• Igba Mbo (Festivals)

Set Induction:
Start by asking pupils about their knowledge of different cultures and traditions. Explain how understanding one’s culture is important for identity and pride.

Entry Behaviour:
Pupils should have basic knowledge of cultural practices and traditions from their own experiences and family.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Pictures of traditional Igbo attire
• Examples of Igbo greetings
• Images of Igbo traditional foods and festivals
• Audio or video clips of Igbo cultural practices

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
Discuss what pupils already know about different cultural practices, focusing on their own experiences with Igbo culture.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Cultural awareness
• Descriptive skills
• Communication

Learning Materials:

• Visual aids (pictures, charts)
• Audio/visual clips of Igbo traditions
• Writing materials (notebooks, pens)

Reference Books:

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

Instructional Materials:

• Pictures of traditional attire
• Examples of traditional greetings
• Samples of Igbo foods and festivals

Content:

1. Nkowa Ihe Bu Asusu
   • Explanation of what language is and its role in culture.
   • Discuss the Igbo language as a means of communication and cultural expression.
2. Ejiji, Akaoru, Ekele
   • Ejiji (Dress): Description of traditional Igbo attire for different occasions.
   • Akaoru (Greetings): Common Igbo greetings and their meanings.
   • Ekele (Etiquette): Social norms and proper manners in Igbo culture.
3. Egbugbu, Nri, Igba Mbo
   • Egbugbu (Traditions): Overview of key Igbo traditions and practices.
   • Nri (Food): Traditional Igbo foods and their significance.
   • Igba Mbo (Festivals): Major Igbo festivals and their cultural importance.

Evaluation Questions:

1. Asusu bụ ______ (a. ụtụtụ, b. okwu, c. akụrụ).
2. Ejiji bụ ______ (a. nri, b. uwe, c. egwu).
3. Akaoru bụ ______ (a. egwu, b. akwụkwọ, c. greetings).
4. Egbugbu bụ ______ (a. nri, b. omenala, c. ụlọ).
5. Nri Igbo na-agụnye ______ (a. mmiri, b. ugba, c. okpokoro).
6. Igba mbo bụ ______ (a. mmemme, b. ọgwụ, c. ozi).
7. Igbo na-ejikarị ______ (a. akwa, b. igwe, c. akpọ).
8. A na-eji ______ eme ka a mara ndị ọzọ n’Igbo. (a. ejiji, b. egbugbu, c. nri)
9. Ejiji nke Igbo na-agụnye ______ (a. akwa, b. mmiri, c. ọkụ).
10. Akaoru bụ ______ (a. ụra, b. nkà, c. greetings).
11. Nri ndị Igbo na-enweta ______ (a. ụmụaka, b. nkà, c. ụtọ).
12. Igbo na-eme ______ iji kwado ndị na-eme mmemme. (a. egwu, b. egwu, c. ịgba mbo)
13. Egbugbu na-agụnye ______ (a. omenala, b. ịgba mbo, c. nri).
14. Igbo na-eme ______ iji gosi ekele. (a. ejiji, b. akaoru, c. nri)
15. Nri Igbo nwere ______ (a. okpokoro, b. mmiri, c. ọkụ).

Class Activity Discussion :

1. Q: Kedu ihe bụ asusu?
   A: Asusu bụ okwu ma ọ bụ ụdị nkekọ nke mmadụ na-eji ekwurịta okwu.
2. Q: Kedu ihe bụ ejiji?
   A: Ejiji bụ ụdị uwe ndị mmadụ na-eyi na ọdịnala ha.
3. Q: Kedu ihe bụ akaoru?
   A: Akaoru bụ ụdị greetings ma ọ bụ salutations a na-eji ekwurịta okwu n’Igbo.
4. Q: Kedu ihe bụ egbugbu?
   A: Egbugbu bụ omenala ma ọ bụ traditions ndị Igbo.
5. Q: Kedu nri ndị Igbo na-eji?
   A: Nri Igbo bụ ụdị nri dịka ugba, jollof rice, na nkwobi.
6. Q: Kedu ihe bụ igba mbo?
   A: Igba mbo bụ mmemme ma ọ bụ festivals ndị Igbo na-eme.
7. Q: Kedu ihe na-eme ka ejiji dị iche?
   A: Ejiji dị iche maka ụdị mmemme, oge, na ọnọdụ.
8. Q: Kedu uru nke akaoru n’Igbo?
   A: Akaoru bụ ụzọ eji gosi ekele ma ọ bụ bido mkparịta ụka.
9. Q: Kedu ụdị nri dị na Igbo?
   A: Nri Igbo nwere ọtụtụ ụdị dịka nkwobi, egusi soup, na jollof rice.
10. Q: Olee otú ejiji si bụrụ akụkụ nke ọdịnala?
    A: Ejiji na-eme ka ndị mmadụ mara na ọ bụ akụkụ nke ọdịnala ha ma ọ bụ ihe dị mkpa n’oge mmemme.
11. Q: Gịnị bụ ọdịnala nke Igbo?
    A: Ọdịnala Igbo bụ usoro ihe omume na-eme n’ezinụlọ ma ọ bụ obodo nke na-enyere aka na ịmata ọdịnala ha.
12. Q: Kedu ụdị egwu na-emekarị n’Igbo?
    A: Egwu ndị Igbo na-emekarị bụ egwu ndị a na-eme n’oge mmemme ma ọ bụ ọdịnala.
13. Q: Kedu ihe bụ nke dị iche na nri Igbo?
    A: Nri Igbo na-enyere ihe ọmụma nke a na-eji mee ka ha mara mma ma nwee ike ime ihe na-adịghị mma.
14. Q: Kedu ihe na-eme ka igba mbo dị iche?
    A: Igba mbo dị iche site na nnukwu mmemme ma ọ bụ oge n’ezinụlọ ma ọ bụ obodo.
15. Q: Kedu ihe na-eme ka onye Igbo nwee mmetụta nke ọdịnala ha?
    A: Ejiji, akaoru, na egbugbu bụ akụkụ nke ihe a na-eji emesi obi ike banyere ọdịnala ha.

Presentation:

1. Step 1: Revise the previous lesson by discussing basic knowledge of cultural practices.
2. Step 2: Introduce the new topic by explaining Igbo characteristics such as dress, greetings, and traditions.
3. Step 3: Allow pupils to share their own experiences and discuss how these cultural elements are important.

Teacher’s Activities:

1. Introduce and explain the characteristics of the Igbo people.
2. Provide examples and visual aids to illustrate the Igbo dress, greetings, and traditions.
3. Facilitate discussions and answer any questions from pupils.

Learners’ Activities:

1. Participate in discussions about Igbo cultural practices.
2. Use visual aids to learn about traditional Igbo dress and greetings.
3. Complete fill-in-the-blank questions and FAQs.

Assessment:

• Review pupils’ answers to fill-in-the-blank questions.
• Evaluate participation in discussions and understanding of Igbo cultural practices.

Evaluation Questions:

1. Kedu ihe bụ njirimara ndi Igbo?
2. Gịnị bụ ejiji?
3. Kedu ihe na-eme ka akaoru dị mkpa?
4. Kedu nri ndị Igbo na-eji?
5. Kedu ihe bụ igba mbo?
6. Kedu ụzọ eji ama ọdịnala ndị Igbo?
7. Kedu ihe eji mara ejiji?
8. Kedu ihe bụ egbugbu?
9. Kedu ihe dị iche na nri Igbo?
10. Kedu ihe na-eme ka ekele dị mkpa n’Igbo?

Conclusion:

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