Ìtẹ̀síwájú Alífábẹ́Ètì (H-Q) – Basic 1 Yoruba Lesson Note (Second Term)

This lesson continues the Yoruba alphabet from H to P, using a word and picture for each letter. Students also learn the names of ten local foods and what each is made from, and read and recite two short poems, one on respect and one on school.

Behavioural objectives

Èdè (Language)

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

• read the alphabet from A to P properly
• match letters to pictures
• identify words starting with each letter

Àsà (Culture)

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

• name our local foods
• explain the uses of each food
• say where each food comes from

Èdè: what are the letters H to P in the Yoruba alphabet?

Review (A to GB): A, B, D, E, Ẹ, F, G, GB

Continuation (H to P)

Q is not a letter in the Yoruba alphabet.

Practice words

• Iná ń jó (Fire is burning)
• Mo mu omi (I drink water)
• Ọ̀rẹ́ mi dára (My friend is good)
• Ọbẹ pupa (Red soup)

Alphabet song (H to P)

H, I, J, K, L, M, N
O, Ọ, P ni wọ́n
À ń kà wọ́n dáadáa
Alífábẹ́ètì Yorùbá!

Àsà: what are our local foods?

Our local foods are Ẹ̀bà, Àmàlà, Ìyán, Irẹsì, Ẹ̀wà, Mọ́í-mọ́í, Àkàrà, Ẹ̀gúsí, Ẹ̀fọ́ rírò and Dòdò. The table shows what each one is made from and how we eat it.

Why are local foods important?

• They give us energy.
• They make us healthy.
• They are part of our cultural identity.
• They are delicious and nutritious.

Lítíréṣọ̀: how do we read and recite poems?

Poem 1: Ewì Ìbọ̀wọ̀fágbà

Bọ̀wọ́ fún àgbà
Bọ̀wọ́ fún òbí
Ìbọ̀wọ̀ ń mú ìbùkún wá
Ìbọ̀wọ̀ ń mú ọlá wá
Kúnlẹ̀, dọ̀bálẹ̀
Ọmọ tó bá bọ̀wọ́
Yóò ní ìre àyé!

Translation: Respect elders / Respect parents / Respect brings blessings / Respect brings honour / Kneel, prostrate / A child who respects / Will have a good life!

Main points

• Respect is important.
• It brings blessings.
• Children must respect elders.
• Good behaviour brings success.

Poem 2: Ewì Ilé-Ìwé

Ilé-ìwé wa dára
À ń kọ́ ìwé dáadáa
Olùkọ́ ń kọ́ wa
À ń gbọ́ràn
Ilé-ìwé ni ilé ọlá
À fẹ́ràn ilé-ìwé wa!

Translation: Our school is good / We learn well / Teacher teaches us / We obey / School is the house of honour / We love our school!

How to recite

• Stand straight.
• Speak clearly.
• Use a good voice.
• Show expression.
• Remember the words.

Evaluation (Week 4 exercises)

Choose the correct answer.

1. Iná bẹ̀rẹ̀ pẹ̀lú létà _____ (a) H (b) I (c) J
2. Omi bẹ̀rẹ̀ pẹ̀lú létà _____ (a) L (b) M (c) N
3. Ẹ̀bà wá láti _____ (a) Yam (b) Cassava (c) Rice
4. Àmàlà jẹ́ àwọ̀ _____ (a) Funfun (b) Dúdú (c) Pupa
5. “Jó” túmọ̀ sí _____ (a) Sit (b) Dance (c) Eat
6. Irẹsì túmọ̀ sí _____ (a) Beans (b) Yam (c) Rice
7. Ọbẹ bẹ̀rẹ̀ pẹ̀lú _____ (a) M (b) N (c) O
8. Mọ́í-mọ́í wá láti _____ (a) Ẹ̀wà (b) Cassava (c) Yam
9. Ewì túmọ̀ sí _____ (a) Song (b) Poem (c) Story
10. Pupa bẹ̀rẹ̀ pẹ̀lú _____ (a) O (b) Ọ (c) P

Assignment

1. Write the alphabet H to P three times.
2. Name 5 local foods you like.
3. Recite one poem to your parents.
4. Draw and label 3 foods.
5. Practise reading H to P words.