Traditional Music in Lagos History Primary 1 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 8 and 9

LESSON PLAN

Subject: History
Class: Primary 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 8 & 9
Age: 5–6 years
Topic: Traditional Music in Lagos
Sub-topic: Meaning, Types, and Origin of Traditional Music in Lagos
Duration: 40 minutes

Behavioral Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. Explain the meaning of traditional music.
2. State the types of traditional music in Lagos.
3. Mention the first traditional music and musician in Lagos.
4. Distinguish among the types of traditional music in Lagos.

Keywords

• Traditional Music
• Were
• Wako
• Sakam

Set Induction

The teacher plays a short audio clip of a traditional Lagos music performance (e.g., Were or Wako) and asks pupils to describe what they hear.

Entry Behavior

Pupils have learned about festivals and their link to cultural expressions like music.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Audio clips of Lagos traditional music.
• Picture charts showing types of traditional music.
• Historical timeline of traditional musicians in Lagos.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

The teacher recalls the previous lesson on festivals in Lagos, emphasizing the role of music in cultural celebrations.

Embedded Core Skills

• Communication and Collaboration
• Citizenship
• Digital Literacy

Learning Materials

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Approved History textbooks for Primary 1
• Audio-visual resources of Lagos traditional music

Reference Books

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Approved History textbooks

Instructional Materials

• Charts with names and types of traditional music
• Audio recordings of Lagos traditional music
• Flashcards with music terms

Content

Definition and Explanation

1. What is Traditional Music?
   • Traditional music is the music passed down through generations.
   • It reflects the culture, history, and values of a community.
2. Types of Traditional Music in Lagos:
   • Were: A genre often performed during Ramadan, featuring rhythmic chants.
   • Wako: A music style that blends storytelling with drumming.
   • Sakam: A celebratory music genre played during weddings and other events.
3. The First Traditional Music and Musician in Lagos:
   • The earliest recorded traditional music in Lagos was Were, performed in the 19th century.
   • Baba Masewe is regarded as one of the pioneering traditional musicians in Lagos.
4. Differences Among Traditional Music Types in Lagos:
   • Were: Focuses on religious themes and chanting.
   • Wako: Combines storytelling and percussions.
   • Sakam: Features upbeat rhythms for celebrations.

Evaluation Questions (Fill-in-the-blank with options)

1. Traditional music is passed down through ______.
   (a) books (b) generations (c) schools
2. ______ music is performed during Ramadan.
   (a) Wako (b) Were (c) Sakam
3. The first traditional music in Lagos was ______.
   (a) Were (b) Sakam (c) Fuji
4. Baba Masewe is a famous ______ musician in Lagos.
   (a) modern (b) traditional (c) foreign
5. ______ music features storytelling and drumming.
   (a) Were (b) Wako (c) Sakam
6. Sakam is played during ______ events.
   (a) sad (b) celebratory (c) school
7. Traditional music reflects the ______ of a community.
   (a) culture (b) school (c) language
8. ______ is an example of traditional music in Lagos.
   (a) Were (b) Afrobeat (c) Hip-hop
9. Traditional music helps preserve ______.
   (a) culture (b) money (c) fashion
10. Were is often performed during ______.
    (a) Ramadan (b) birthdays (c) weddings
11. Traditional music is important for ______ celebrations.
    (a) cultural (b) political (c) educational
12. Wako uses ______ to share stories.
    (a) drumming (b) silence (c) writing
13. The first traditional music was recorded in the ______ century.
    (a) 18th (b) 19th (c) 20th
14. Traditional music is passed on through ______ learning.
    (a) formal (b) informal (c) digital
15. ______ music is played during weddings.
    (a) Sakam (b) Were (c) Wako

Class Activity Discussion (FAQs)

1. What is traditional music?
   Music passed down through generations that represents the culture of a community.
2. Can you name types of traditional music in Lagos?
   Were, Wako, and Sakam.
3. What is Were music known for?
   It is performed during Ramadan.
4. Who was Baba Masewe?
   A pioneering traditional musician in Lagos.
5. How does traditional music reflect culture?
   Through its lyrics, rhythms, and themes.
6. What is Wako music?
   A blend of storytelling and drumming.
7. When is Sakam music performed?
   During weddings and celebrations.
8. Why is traditional music important?
   It preserves the history and values of a community.
9. What makes Were music unique?
   Its religious themes and chanting style.
10. What do people learn from traditional music?
    They learn about their history and heritage.
11. Which traditional music is associated with celebrations?
    Sakam.
12. How is storytelling included in traditional music?
    Through Wako, which uses drumming to narrate stories.
13. Why is Baba Masewe famous?
    He was one of the first to perform Lagos traditional music.
14. What type of music is played during Ramadan?
    Were.
15. What role does traditional music play in festivals?
    It adds rhythm and emotion to cultural celebrations.

Presentation Steps

1. Revise the previous lesson on festivals in Lagos.
2. Play audio clips of traditional Lagos music to introduce the topic.
3. Facilitate a class discussion on the meaning of traditional music.
4. Guide pupils in small groups to list the types of traditional music in Lagos.
5. Direct pairs to research the first traditional music and musician in Lagos.
6. Lead a group activity to compare and contrast different types of traditional music.

Teacher’s Activities

1. Play audio clips and display charts of traditional music types.
2. Facilitate brainstorming sessions.
3. Guide pupils in researching traditional music origins.
4. Encourage group discussions and comparisons.

Learners’ Activities

1. Participate in class discussions on traditional music.
2. Work in groups to identify types of traditional music.
3. Research the first traditional music and musician in Lagos.
4. Compare and contrast different traditional music types in groups.

Evaluation (Short-answer questions)

1. What is traditional music?
2. Name one type of traditional music in Lagos.
3. What is Were music used for?
4. Who was Baba Masewe?
5. Why is traditional music important?
6. What makes Wako music unique?
7. How is Sakam music used in celebrations?
8. When is Were music performed?
9. What does traditional music teach us?
10. How does Wako music share stories?

Conclusion

The teacher reviews the answers with the pupils, summarizing the importance of traditional music in Lagos’s culture and history.

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