ṢÍṣe Nnkan – Basic 1 Yoruba Lesson Note (Second Term)

This lesson teaches Basic 1 pupils to follow and give simple action commands in Yoruba, such as jókòó (sit down) and gbé (carry). It also covers greetings for different times of the day, the importance of greetings, and three play songs that pupils sing and dance to under a tree.

Behavioural objectives

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

• Follow and use the action words in Yoruba as commands
• Greet correctly at different times of the day
• Explain the importance of greetings
• Sing the play songs together under a tree
• Dance to the songs with clapping
• Answer questions correctly

Language (Èdè): what are the action words?

Basic actions

1. Jókòó (Sit down)
2. Dìde (Stand up)
3. Rìn (Walk)
4. Sáré (Run)
5. Fò (Jump)
6. Jó (Dance)
7. Kọrin (Sing)
8. Wọlé (Enter)
9. Jáde (Go out)
10. Dúró (Stop)

New instructions

• Gbé (Carry/Lift)
• Fi sílẹ̀ (Put down)
• Mú (Hold/Take)
• Pàdé (Meet)
• Bẹ̀rẹ̀ (Start/Begin)
• Parí (Finish/End)
• Tún (Again)
• Yára (Quickly)

Following commands

• Teacher says: “Jókòó!” (Sit!) Pupil: Sits down
• Teacher says: “Gbé ìwé rẹ!” (Carry your book!) Pupil: Carries the book
• Teacher says: “Rìn yára!” (Walk quickly!) Pupil: Walks fast

Simon Says game (Olùdarí Sọ)

• Olùdarí sọ pé ẹ jókòó
• Olùdarí sọ pé ẹ dìde
• Olùdarí sọ pé ẹ fò

Practice sentences

• Mo gbọ́ ọ̀rọ̀ olùkọ́ (I heard the teacher’s words)
• Mo ṣe ohun tó sọ (I did what he/she said)
• Ẹ jọ̀wọ́ tún sọ (Please say it again)

Culture (Àsà): how do we greet at different times?

Topic: Ìtẹ̀síwájú Ìkíní (Advanced Greetings)

Greetings for different times

Special greetings

• Ẹ kú iṣẹ́ (Greeting for work)
• Ẹ kú àbọ̀ (Welcome back)
• Ẹ kú ìsinmi (Greeting for rest)
• Ẹ kú oúnjẹ (Greeting when eating)
• Ẹ kú àìkú (Condolence)
• Ẹ kú ìrírá (Well done for suffering)

Why are greetings important?

1. Shows respect (Ìbọ̀wọ̀)
2. Shows good manners (Ìwà rere)
3. Brings blessings (Ìbùkún)
4. Makes people happy
5. Is part of Yoruba culture
6. Opens doors of favour

Literature (Lítírẹ́ṣọ̀): what are the play and game songs?

Topic: Orin Eré Ìdárayá (Play/Game Songs)

Song 1: Orin Ìdárayá

Ẹ wá ká ṣeré lábẹ́ igi
Ẹ wá ká ṣeré lábẹ́ igi
À ń jó, à ń yọ̀
À ń kọrin pẹ̀lú ọ̀rẹ́ wa
Eré ìdárayá dára!

Translation: Come, let’s play under the tree / We dance, we rejoice / We sing with friends / Entertainment is good!

Song 2: Orin Ọ̀rọ́mbọ

Lábẹ́ igi ọ̀rọ́mbọ
À ń jókòó
À ń kọrin
À ń pa ìtàn
Òjìjì ò ní bá wa!

Translation: Under the orange tree / We sit / We sing / We tell stories / Sun won’t affect us!

Song 3: Àtẹ̀wọ́ (clapping song)

Lù ọwọ́, lù ọwọ́
Àtẹ̀wọ́ dùn o
Lù sọ́tún, lù sósì
Gbogbo wa jọ kọrin!

Translation: Clap hands, clap hands / Clapping is sweet / Clap right, clap left / All of us sing together!

Dance movements

• Clap hands rhythmically
• Move side to side
• Form a circle
• Jump together
• Turn around

Evaluation

Multiple choice. Choose the correct answer.

1. “Jókòó” túmọ̀ sí _____ (a) Stand (b) Sit (c) Run
2. Ẹ kú àárọ̀ fún _____ (a) Morning (b) Afternoon (c) Night
3. “Gbé” túmọ̀ sí _____ (a) Carry (b) Drop (c) Sit
4. À ń ṣeré lábẹ́ _____ (a) Ilé (b) Igi (c) Omi
5. Ẹ kú ọ̀sán fún _____ (a) Morning (b) Afternoon (c) Evening
6. “Dúró” túmọ̀ sí _____ (a) Go (b) Come (c) Stop
7. Ìkíní ṣe _____ (a) Pàtàkì (b) Búburú (c) Àìdára
8. Àtẹ̀wọ́ túmọ̀ sí _____ (a) Jumping (b) Clapping (c) Running
9. Ẹ kú alẹ́ fún _____ (a) Morning (b) Afternoon (c) Night
10. “Yára” túmọ̀ sí _____ (a) Slowly (b) Quickly (c) Never

Assignment

1. Practise the 10 action words.
2. Greet your family at different times of the day.
3. Sing a play song.
4. Follow instructions at home.
5. Play safely under a tree.