Week Six
Subject: CCA
Class: Primary Two
Week of the Third Term: 6th Week
Topic: Traditional Festivals
Subtopics: Identifying traditional festivals in your locality (e.g., Eyo Festival, New Yam Festival).
Instructional Objectives
At the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Identify traditional festivals in their locality.
- Describe the significance of at least one traditional festival.
- Name some of the festivals celebrated in Nigeria and their locations.
Entry Behaviour
Before starting this lesson, pupils should already know:
- Basic knowledge of what a festival is.
- Some experience with local cultural events or celebrations.
- General understanding of where they live and the culture of their locality.
Instructional Materials
- Pictures or videos of traditional festivals (e.g., Eyo Festival, New Yam Festival).
- A map of Nigeria showing regions where these festivals are celebrated.
- Flashcards with names and images of traditional festivals.
- Charts with brief descriptions of the festivals.
Reference Materials
Usman Alima, Odewunmi Odebunmi, Obotuke Ejiro, Apolola Olusola, Ogunyinka Cecilia O, Chiedozie Uzochi. Spectrum Cultural & Creative Arts for Primary School 2 Textbook, 2016 Lagos
Oloja Azeez Adeyanju Cultural & Creative Arts for Primary Schools Book 2 Metropolitan Publishers. 2015 Lagos
Content
What is a Traditional Festival?
A traditional festival is a fun event that happens every year. It is celebrated with dancing, singing, wearing nice clothes, and eating delicious food. Festivals are important because they help us remember important things from our culture.
Examples of Festivals:
- Eyo Festival: This festival happens in Lagos. People dress up in beautiful costumes and dance through the streets. It’s a fun time when people show the culture of Lagos.
- New Yam Festival: People in some parts of Nigeria celebrate the New Yam Festival. This festival happens when it’s time to harvest yams (a special food). People thank God for a good harvest and celebrate by eating yams, singing, and dancing.
- Argung Festival: This festival happens in the city of Kebbi. People celebrate by watching exciting events, like fish-catching contests. It’s a time to have fun and learn about the local culture.
Why Do People Celebrate Festivals?
People celebrate festivals to:
- Thank God for good things like food, safety, and happiness.
- Remember important stories or events in their history.
- Spend time with family and friends and have fun.
- Show their culture by singing, dancing, and dressing in special clothes.
Lesson Presentation (Step-by-Step Procedure)
Step 1: Introduction
Begin by asking pupils:
- Have you ever been to a festival?
- What kinds of festivals do you know in your community or in Nigeria?
Tell the class that today they will learn about some traditional festivals celebrated in Nigeria, including where they are celebrated and their significance.
Step 2: Explanation
Explain that traditional festivals are important events for many communities. They help people come together, celebrate, and remember their culture. Use simple examples to describe:
- Eyo Festival: A festival in Lagos to celebrate the selection of a new Oba, featuring beautiful costumes, dances, and parades.
- New Yam Festival: A celebration in Igbo communities to mark the beginning of the yam harvest, where the first yam is offered to the gods as a sign of gratitude.
Step 3: Demonstration
Show pictures or videos of the festivals. Point to the different elements in the images, such as the costumes, dances, and people participating in the celebrations.
- Discuss the various activities involved, such as parades in the Eyo Festival and traditional dances in the New Yam Festival.
Step 4: Guided Practice
Ask the pupils to name any festivals they have heard about or attended.
- Help them match festivals with their locations (e.g., New Yam Festival is mostly celebrated in the Eastern region of Nigeria, while Eyo Festival is celebrated in Lagos).
- Use the flashcards to show the names and images of different festivals. Ask the pupils to identify them and say where they are celebrated.
Step 5: Independent Practice
Ask the pupils to draw a picture of a festival they know (e.g., Eyo Festival, New Yam Festival).
- While they draw, encourage them to think about the activities, costumes, and the people involved in the festival.
Step 6: Feedback
Walk around the classroom while pupils are drawing and offer feedback on their pictures.
- Praise their efforts in capturing the key aspects of the festival, such as the colors, costumes, or the activities.
- Discuss any misconceptions or clarifications needed about the festivals.
Evaluation
Formative Assessment:
- Observe pupils as they participate in the class discussion and identify festivals.
- Check if pupils can correctly match the festival to its location.
- Assess pupils’ drawings to ensure they can represent the festivals visually.
Summative Assessment:
- At the end of the lesson, ask the pupils to name two traditional festivals, mention where they are celebrated, and describe one activity that happens during the festival.
- For example: “The Eyo Festival is celebrated in Lagos. People wear colorful costumes and parade through the streets.”
Summary/Conclusion
Summarize the key points of the lesson:
- Traditional festivals are important cultural events.
- They celebrate different aspects of life, such as harvest, kingship, and gratitude.
- Festivals such as the Eyo Festival and the New Yam Festival are celebrated in specific regions of Nigeria.
- Encourage pupils to share any festivals they know about from their community.
Assignment
Ask the pupils to:
- Write the name of one traditional festival they have learned about.
- Draw one activity that happens during the festival.
- Share with the class next time what they think is the most exciting part of the festival.