Origin and Family History · KG2 Integrated Learning

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: K2.2.2.1.4 - Say and clap syllables of the various tribes and languages.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Say their own tribe or language name clearly and clap the syllables in it.
Clap and count the syllables in the names of at least three Ghanaian tribes, such as Ewe (e-we), Akan (a-kan), and Ga (ga).
Match a tribe name to the correct number of claps using picture cards of people in traditional clothes.
Use letter sounds to decode simple tribe and language words, such as /e//w//e/ and /g//a/.
Sing a short action song about tribes while clapping the syllables of each tribe name.

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Curriculum details

Strand: My Family (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Origin and Family History (2.2)
Content standard: K2.2.2.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the virtues, good manners and behaviour patterns our community values and why.
Indicator: K2.2.2.1.4 - Say and clap syllables of the various tribes and languages.
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 9 (Week 9 of the year)
Term is the curriculum's own; the week within it is our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order. Follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: Kindergarten Curriculum (KG1 and KG2), 2019, p. 127
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Guide learners to say and clap the syllables in some selected names related to the theme. E.g. I am Yayra. I am an Ewe - e-we. Let learners use the letter sounds to decode words about the topic. E.g. /a//k//a//n/, /f//a//n//t//e