# Lesson Plan
**Subject:** Yoruba Language
**Grade:** Primary 6
**Duration:** 60 minutes
**Topic:** Ise Sise ati Ere Re (Work and Its Reward)
## Learning Objectives:
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Understand the meaning of “Ise Sise” (Work) and its importance.
2. Recognize different types of work in their community and their benefits.
3. Articulate the concept of "Ere" (Reward) and how it is related to hard work.
4. Discuss the moral lessons learned from the benefit of hard work.
5. Use vocabulary related to work and rewards in sentences.
## Resources:
- Whiteboard and markers
- Flashcards with pictures of different types of works
- Chart paper and colored markers
- Worksheets with vocabulary exercises
- Storybook or short story about hard work and reward
- Audio-visual material (if available)
## Lesson Activities:
### Introduction (10 minutes)
1. **Greeting and Warm-up:**
- Teacher greets the students in Yoruba.
- Quick activity: Ask students to share the Yoruba word for "work" and "reward."
2. **Objective Introduction:**
- Teacher explains what will be covered in the lesson and why it's important to learn about work and its rewards.
### Direct Instruction (15 minutes)
1. **Explain the Concept of Work (Ise Sise):**
- Define "Ise Sise" and give examples of different types of work (e.g., farming, teaching, trading).
- Use flashcards to show types of work and have students name them in Yoruba.
2. **Explain the Concept of Reward (Ere):**
- Define “Ere” and give examples (e.g., money, good health, respect).
- Illustrate the concept with simple examples: If you study hard (ise sise), you get good grades (ere).
### Guided Practice (15 minutes)
1. **Interactive Discussion:**
- Lead students in a discussion on why work is important. Ask questions like:
- "Nje o mo iru ise to wa ni agbegbe yin?" (Do you know the types of work in your community?)
- "Kini ere to maa n waye leyin ise to dara?" (What are the rewards that come after good work?)
2. **Story Time:**
- Read a short story in Yoruba that illustrates the relationship between hard work and reward.
- Discuss the moral of the story with the students.
### Independent Practice (10 minutes)
1. **Worksheet Activity:**
- Hand out worksheets with vocabulary exercises related to work and rewards.
- Provide fill-in-the-blank sentences and matching activities.
2. **Sentence Construction:**
- Ask students to construct sentences using the new vocabulary. Example: "Mo fe ki n sise ile mi ki n le gba ere mi." (I want to do my chores to get my reward.)
### Assessment (5 minutes)
- Quick oral questions to gauge understanding:
- What is "Ise Sise?"
- What is "Ere?"
- Name one type of work and one reward associated with it.
### Conclusion (5 minutes)
- Recap the key points covered in the lesson.
- Encourage students to always put in good work to receive good rewards.
- Homework: Ask students to write a short paragraph on a type of work someone in their family does and the reward they receive from that work.
### Reflection
- What went well during the lesson?
- What challenges did students face?
- How can the lesson be improved next time?
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This lesson plan aims to teach students the values of hard work and its benefits using engaging and interactive methods.