Oriki ati Eya Gbolohun Ede Yoruba – Yoruba Language JSS 1 Lesson Plan
YORUBA LANGUAGE – JSS 1 SECOND TERM LESSON PLAN
WEEK 2: ORIKI ATI EYA GBOLOHUN EDE YORUBA
SUBJECT: Yoruba Language
CLASS: JSS 1
TERM: Second Term
WEEK: 2
AGE: 10–13 years
TOPIC: Oriki ati Eya Gbolohun Ede Yoruba
SUB-TOPIC: Oriki ati Itumo Gbolohun
DURATION
40 minutes
BEHAVIORAL OBJECTIVES
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
- Define “Oriki” and explain its importance in Yoruba culture.
- Identify the two main types of Yoruba sentences (gbolohun).
- Differentiate between gbolohun abode and gbolohun onibo with examples.
- Construct sentences using both types of Yoruba sentences.
KEYWORDS
- Oriki – Praise poetry in Yoruba
- Gbolohun – Sentence
- Gbolohun Abode – Simple sentence
- Gbolohun Onibo – Compound/Complex sentence
SET INDUCTION
The teacher starts by reciting an “Oriki” for a famous Yoruba surname and asks students if they know their Oriki. The teacher then explains that “Oriki” is an important aspect of Yoruba oral tradition.
ENTRY BEHAVIOR
Students already know basic Yoruba words and expressions.
LEARNING RESOURCES & MATERIALS
- Yoruba textbook
- Flashcards with different Yoruba sentences
- Whiteboard and markers
BUILDING BACKGROUND/CONNECTION TO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE
The teacher asks:
- “Who knows their Oriki?”
- “Can you say a short Yoruba sentence?”
This helps students recall past knowledge of Yoruba expressions.
EMBEDDED CORE SKILLS
- Communication
- Critical thinking
- Cultural awareness
LEARNING MATERIALS
- Yoruba Praise Poetry (Oriki) samples
- Examples of gbolohun abode and gbolohun onibo
REFERENCE BOOKS
- Yoruba Language JSS 1 Textbook (Lagos State Scheme of Work)
- Yoruba Akayege Iwe Amusese
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
- Flashcards
- Chalkboard/Whiteboard
- Audio recording of Oriki recitation
CONTENT BREAKDOWN
1. Meaning of Oriki
“Oriki” ni apejuwe tabi oruko iyin ti a fi maa n bu eniyan tabi idile won ni ede Yoruba. Oriki maa n so nipa itori tabi ipa ti eniyan tabi idile kan ti ko ni asa Yoruba.
Apeere Oriki:
- “Omo akin, omo olodo ide, ajagun nla!”
- “Omo Akinyemi, omo abinu agba, af’ope fun’ra won!”
2. Meaning of Gbolohun (Sentence)
Gbolohun ni akojopo oro ti o ni itumo pipe.
Eya gbolohun pin si meji:
-
Gbolohun Abode (Simple Sentence)
- Gbolohun abode je gbolohun kan soso ti ko ni ju oro-ise kan lo.
- Apeere:
- “Tolu je iresi.”
- “Ade lo si ile.”
-
Gbolohun Onibo (Complex/Compound Sentence)
- Gbolohun onibo je gbolohun ti o ni gbolohun kan tabi ju bee lo.
- Apeere:
- “Ti Ade ba de, a maa lo si ile-iwosan.”
- “Mo nife eko sugbon mi o feran obe ata.”
EVALUATION (10 Fill-in-the-blank Questions)
Choose the correct option:
-
Oriki je __________ ni ede Yoruba.
a) Orin
b) Apejuwe iyin
c) Eko -
Gbolohun je __________ ti o ni itumo pipe.
a) Oruko
b) Akojopo oro
c) Aroko -
Eya gbolohun pin si __________.
a) Meta
b) Meji
c) Marun -
Apeere gbolohun abode ni __________.
a) “Ayo gbe apo.”
b) “Ayo lo si ile nigbati baba re pe e.”
c) “Ti Ayo ba de, a maa bere ise.” -
“Awon omo n sere nigba ti ojo ro” je __________.
a) Gbolohun abode
b) Gbolohun onibo
c) Oro oruko -
“Oko mi tun mi yan” je apeere __________.
a) Oriki
b) Eko
c) Iroko -
“Oko ti Ade ra dara” ni __________.
a) Gbolohun abode
b) Gbolohun onibo
c) Aroko -
“Yomi je iresi pelu obe ata” ni __________.
a) Gbolohun abode
b) Gbolohun onibo
c) Gbolohun keta -
Gbolohun onibo le ni gbolohun meji tabi ju bee lo?
a) Beni
b) Rara
c) Ko ye mi -
Oriki maa n fun ni __________.
a) Ayẹwo
b) Itara ati Igberaga
c) Eko aye
CLASS ACTIVITY DISCUSSION (10 FAQs WITH ANSWERS)
- Kini Oriki? – Oriki ni oruko iyin tabi apejuwe to n se iranlowo lati fi bu eniyan ni asa Yoruba.
- Kini gbolohun? – Gbolohun je akojopo oro ti o ni itumo pipe.
- Melo ni eya gbolohun? – Eya gbolohun meji ni.
- Kini gbolohun abode? – Gbolohun abode je gbolohun ti kii gun.
- Kini gbolohun onibo? – Gbolohun onibo je gbolohun ti o ni ju gbolohun kan lo.
- Fun mi ni apeere gbolohun abode meji. – “Tade sun.” “Ayo ra bata.”
- Fun mi ni apeere gbolohun onibo meji. – “Ti baba ba de, a maa bere ise.” “Mo ra aso sugbon mi o feran re.”
- Kini pataki Oriki? – O n fun ni igberaga ati itara.
- Kini idi ti a fi lo gbolohun onibo? – A fi lo gbolohun onibo lati se alaye pipe nipa nkan kan.
- Njẹ gbogbo Yoruba ni Oriki? – Beni, gbogbo idile Yoruba ni Oriki.
ASSESSMENT (Evaluation Questions)
- Salaye Oriki ati pataki re.
- Kini gbolohun?
- Salaye iyatọ laarin gbolohun abode ati onibo.
- Fun mi ni apeere gbolohun onibo meji.
- Kini idi ti a fi lo Oriki?
CONCLUSION
The teacher will summarize the lesson, mark students’ work, and provide feedback.