Uri Ejije Igbo Language Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 7

Igbo Language Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 7

Subject: Igbo Language
Class: Primary 2
Term: First Term
Week: 7
Age: 7 years
Topic: Uri Ejije
Sub-topic: Dramatical Songs
Duration: 40 minutes

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

1. Identify and sing common Igbo songs.
2. Perform simple dramatizations of the songs.
3. Understand the meanings and contexts of the songs.

Key words:

• Uri (Song)
• Ejije (Drama)
• Nkụzi (Teacher)
• Ndị ọgbọ (Peers)

Set Induction:
The teacher plays a popular Igbo song and asks pupils if they have heard it before.

Entry Behaviour:
Pupils enjoy singing and are familiar with some Igbo songs.

Learning Resources and Materials:

• Audio recordings of Igbo songs
• Lyrics of the songs
• Props for dramatization

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
The teacher asks pupils to share any Igbo songs they know and sing a few lines.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Listening
• Singing
• Dramatization

Learning Materials:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Audio player
• Lyrics sheets

Reference Books:

• Lagos State Scheme of Work for Primary 2
• Igbo Language Textbooks

Instructional Materials:

• Audio recordings
• Lyrics sheets
• Props for dramatization (e.g., traditional clothing, simple musical instruments)

Content

Explanation of the Topic:

1. Introduce common Igbo songs.
   • Examples: “Nne Nne Nne”, “Ọsọ dị n’ụwa”
2. Explain the meanings and contexts of the songs.
   • “Nne Nne Nne” is a song praising mothers.
   • “Ọsọ dị n’ụwa” talks about the hustle and bustle of life.
3. Perform the songs with simple dramatization.
   • Example dramatization:
     • Pupils pretend to be different characters in the song.

Questions:

1. The song “Nne Nne Nne” praises _______. a) Fathers
   b) Mothers
   c) Teachers
   d) Friends
2. “Ọsọ dị n’ụwa” talks about _______. a) Playing
   b) Cooking
   c) Life’s struggles
   d) Sleeping
3. In dramatization, pupils can use _______. a) Props
   b) Toys
   c) Books
   d) Shoes
4. _______ is a common Igbo song. a) Nne Nne Nne
   b) Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
   c) Baa Baa Black Sheep
   d) Old MacDonald
5. Dramatization helps pupils understand the _______ of the song. a) Rhythm
   b) Context
   c) Tune
   d) Dance
6. _______ are used in dramatization. a) Songs
   b) Lyrics
   c) Props
   d) Notes
7. “Nne Nne Nne” is sung to praise _______. a) Fathers
   b) Siblings
   c) Mothers
   d) Friends
8. Dramatization involves _______ the song. a) Singing
   b) Acting out
   c) Writing
   d) Reading
9. “Ọsọ dị n’ụwa” means _______. a) The world is fast
   b) The world is round
   c) The world is quiet
   d) The world is slow
10. _______ is a part of performing songs. a) Listening
    b) Dramatizing
    c) Writing
    d) Speaking

Class Activity Discussion :

1. What is “uri” in English?
   • Song.
2. What is “ejije” in English?
   • Drama.
3. How do you say ‘teacher’ in Igbo?
   • Nkụzi.
4. How do you say ‘peers’ in Igbo?
   • Ndị ọgbọ.
5. What does the song “Nne Nne Nne” praise?
   • Mothers.
6. What is the meaning of “Ọsọ dị n’ụwa”?
   • The hustle and bustle of life.
7. Why do we use props in dramatization?
   • To make the performance more realistic.
8. What is the Igbo word for ‘song’?
   • Uri.
9. Translate “Nne Nne Nne” to English.
   • Mother, Mother, Mother.
10. Translate “Ọsọ dị n’ụwa” to English.
    • Life’s struggles.

Presentation

Step 1: The teacher revises the previous topic which was forming sentences with natural elements.

• The teacher revises basic Igbo vocabulary related to natural elements with the pupils.

Step 2: The teacher introduces the new topic

• The teacher plays a popular Igbo song and discusses its meaning.

Step 3: The teacher allows the pupils to give their own contributions and the teacher corrects the pupils when and where necessary

• Pupils are encouraged to sing the song and perform a simple dramatization. The teacher corrects any mistakes.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Play audio recordings of Igbo songs.
• Explain the meanings and contexts of the songs.
• Guide pupils in singing and dramatizing the songs.

Learners Activities:

• Listen to the songs and lyrics.
• Practice singing the songs.
• Perform simple dramatizations.

Assessment:

• Pupils sing the songs learned.
• Pupils participate in dramatizations.

Evaluation Questions:

1. Translate “Nne Nne Nne” to English.
2. What is the Igbo word for “drama”?
3. Form a sentence with “uri”.
4. What does “Ọsọ dị n’ụwa” mean in English?
5. Translate “Nne Nne Nne” to English.
6. What is “ejije” in English?
7. How do you say “song” in Igbo?
8. What is the meaning of “Ọsọ dị n’ụwa”?
9. Why do we use props in dramatization?
10. What does the song “Nne Nne Nne” praise?

Conclusion:

• The teacher goes round to mark and corrects the pupils’ work.
• Recap the lesson and encourage pupils to practice singing and dramatizing Igbo songs.

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