Ceremonies – Basic 1 Cultural & Creative Arts Lesson Note (Third Term)

A ceremony is a special event or celebration. People gather together for it, and we dress nicely. Ceremonies mark important occasions such as the naming of a baby, a birthday, a wedding, a graduation, a funeral, a religious festival or a traditional event. They also teach values such as unity, love and respect.

Behavioural objectives

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

• say what a ceremony is
• name different types of ceremonies
• say what happens at some ceremonies
• list some values we learn from ceremonies

What is a ceremony?

• A ceremony is a special event or celebration.
• People gather together for ceremonies.
• Ceremonies are important occasions.
• We dress nicely for ceremonies.

What are the types of ceremonies?

Naming ceremony

• It is held when a new baby gets a name.
• Family and friends celebrate.
• The baby is given gifts.
• Food is shared.

Birthday ceremony

• It celebrates the day someone was born.
• We sing “Happy Birthday”.
• There is cake and gifts.
• Everyone is happy.

Wedding ceremony

• It is held when a man and woman get married.
• They become husband and wife.
• There is music and dancing.
• Everyone dresses beautifully.

Graduation ceremony

• It is held when students finish school.
• They wear special gowns and caps.
• They receive certificates.
• Parents are proud.

Funeral ceremony

• It is held when someone dies.
• We say goodbye to them.
• People wear dark clothes.
• We remember the person.

Religious ceremonies

• Christmas and Easter (Christians).
• Sallah (Muslims).
• We worship and pray.
• We celebrate our faith.

Traditional ceremonies

• Chieftaincy installation
• New Yam festival
• Cultural celebrations

What values do we learn from ceremonies?

1. Unity: Ceremonies bring people together.
2. Love: We show love to each other.
3. Respect: We honour important occasions.
4. Joy: We celebrate happy moments.
5. Culture: We keep our traditions alive.
6. Family bonds: Families become closer.
7. Memories: We create special memories.

Evaluation

Choose the correct answer.

1. A ceremony is a special _____.
   • a) fight
   • b) event
   • c) problem
2. A naming ceremony is for _____.
   • a) a new baby
   • b) a car
   • c) a house
3. We sing “Happy Birthday” at a _____ ceremony.
   • a) funeral
   • b) birthday
   • c) naming
4. A wedding joins _____.
   • a) enemies
   • b) man and woman
   • c) animals
5. Ceremonies bring people _____.
   • a) apart
   • b) together
   • c) to fight

Assignment

1. Draw a birthday ceremony.
2. Tell your parents about one ceremony you attended.
3. Name three types of ceremonies.
4. Write: Ceremonies are special events.