Alífábẹ́etì (P-Y) – Basic 1 Yoruba Lesson Note (Second Term)

This lesson covers three Yoruba topics for Basic 1. Alphabet P to Y teaches the letters P, R, S, Ṣ, T, U, W and Y with example words. Ìwà ọmọlúàbí is the character of a well-mannered, respectful and responsible child. Orin kíkọ is singing songs about good character, school and family.

Behavioural objectives

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

Èdè (Language)

• Read the letters P to Y.
• Pronounce the sounds correctly.
• Match letters to example words.

Àṣà (Culture)

• Explain what good character (ìwà ọmọlúàbí) is.
• Name qualities of an ọmọlúàbí.
• List benefits of good character.

Lítírẹ́ṣọ̀ (Literature)

• Sing the three songs with the class.
• Say what each song means in English.

Èdè (Language): what are the Yoruba letters P to Y?

The last letters of the Yoruba alphabet are P, R, S, Ṣ, T, U, W and Y. S and Ṣ are two different letters. Ṣ has a mark under it.

Letters and example words

No example word is given for U. Teach the letter U by its sound and through the alphabet song below.

Teaching steps

1. Write one letter on the board and say its sound.
2. Let the class repeat the sound together, then one by one.
3. Show the example word and its meaning.
4. Let pupils say other words they know that start with the letter.

Complete alphabet A to Y

A, B, D, E, Ẹ, F, G, GB, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, Ọ, P, R, S, Ṣ, T, U, W, Y

Words and sentences

• Àwọ̀ pupa (Red colour)
• Mo ń rà ìwé (I am buying a book)
• Ṣe iṣẹ́ rẹ (Do your work)
• Ta ọjà (Sell goods)
• Yàrá mi mọ́ (My room is clean)

Alphabet song (P to Y)

P, R, S, Ṣ, T
U, W, Y ni wọ́n
Gbogbo alífábẹ́ètì
À ti mọ̀ wọ́n tán!

Àṣà (Culture): what is ìwà ọmọlúàbí?

Ọmọlúàbí means a well-mannered, well-behaved, responsible child who shows respect and good character.

Qualities of an ọmọlúàbí

1. Ìtẹ́ríba (Respect)
   • Respect elders
   • Greet properly
   • Use polite words
2. Ìṣòótọ́ (Honesty)
   • Tell the truth
   • Do not steal
   • Be sincere
3. Ìgbọ́ràn (Obedience)
   • Obey parents
   • Obey teachers
   • Follow rules
4. Ìfúnni (Giving and sharing)
   • Share your things
   • Help others
   • Be generous
5. Iṣẹ́ àṣekára (Hard work)
   • Study hard
   • Do homework
   • Help at home
6. Ìmọ́tótó (Cleanliness)
   • Keep clean
   • Look neat
   • Keep the environment clean
7. Ìwà pẹ̀lẹ́ (Gentleness)
   • Be calm
   • Do not fight
   • Speak politely

Benefits of good character

• People respect you
• Parents are proud
• Teachers love you
• You succeed in life
• God blesses you
• You have a good reputation

Lítírẹ́ṣọ̀ (Literature): which songs can children sing?

The topic is Orin kíkọ (singing songs). There are three songs. Sing each line for the class first, then let the pupils repeat it.

Song 1: Orin Ọmọ Rere

Ọmọ rere là ń wá
Ọmọ rere là ń wá
Gbọ́ràn, ṣòótọ́
Bọ̀wọ̀ fún àgbà
Ọmọ rere là ń wá!

Translation: Good child we seek / Obey, be truthful / Respect elders / Good child we seek!

Song 2: Orin Ilé-Ìwé

Mo lọ sí ilé-ìwé
Mo kọ́ ẹ̀kọ́ dáadáa
Olùkọ́ mi ṣọ́ mi
Ọ̀rẹ́ mi fẹ́ràn mi
Ilé-ìwé mi dára!

Translation: I go to school / I learn well / My teacher watches over me / My friend loves me / My school is good!

Song 3: Orin Ìdílé

Bàbá mi, ìyá mi
Ẹgbọ́n mi, àbúrò mi
À ń gbé papọ̀
À ń fẹ́ràn ara wa
Ìdílé mi dára jù!

Translation: My father, my mother / My elder sibling, my younger sibling / We live together / We love each other / My family is the best!

How to dance while singing

• Clap hands
• Move the body gently
• Smile while singing
• Follow the rhythm

Evaluation

Choose the correct answer.

1. Pupa bẹ̀rẹ̀ pẹ̀lú létà _____ (a) O (b) P (c) Q
2. Yàrá túmọ̀ sí _____ (a) House (b) Room (c) School
3. Ọmọlúàbí túmọ̀ sí _____ (a) Bad child (b) Good child (c) Any child
4. “Ta” túmọ̀ sí _____ (a) Buy (b) Sell (c) Eat
5. Ìṣòótọ́ jẹ́ ìwà _____ (a) Búburú (b) Rere (c) Àìdára
6. Létà ìkẹyìn nínú P sí Y ni _____ (a) W (b) Y (c) U
7. Ìgbọ́ràn túmọ̀ sí _____ (a) Disobedience (b) Obedience (c) Fighting
8. “Wà” túmọ̀ sí _____ (a) Go (b) Come (c) Is/Are
9. Ọmọ rere gbọ́dọ̀ gbọ́ràn sí _____ (a) òbí (b) ọjà (c) pupa
10. S àti Ṣ _____ (a) Jọra (b) Yàtọ̀ (c) Kò sí

Answer key

1. (b) P
2. (b) Room
3. (b) Good child
4. (b) Sell
5. (b) Rere
6. (b) Y
7. (b) Obedience
8. (c) Is/Are
9. (a) òbí
10. (b) Yàtọ̀

Assignment

1. Write the complete alphabet A to Y.
2. List the seven qualities of an ọmọlúàbí.
3. Write the letters P, R, S, Ṣ, T, W and Y in order, with the example word for each letter from the table.
4. Sing one of the songs to your family.

Answer key

1. A, B, D, E, Ẹ, F, G, GB, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, Ọ, P, R, S, Ṣ, T, U, W, Y
2. Ìtẹ́ríba, Ìṣòótọ́, Ìgbọ́ràn, Ìfúnni, Iṣẹ́ àṣekára, Ìmọ́tótó, Ìwà pẹ̀lẹ́
3. P (Pupa), R (Rírà), S (Sùn), Ṣ (Ṣọ́), T (Ta), W (Wà), Y (Yàrá)
4. Teacher listens to the pupil sing.