Class: Primary 1
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 7
Age: 6 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Subject: Cultural And Creative Arts
Previous Lesson: Role Play; Names Of Actors And Actresses
Topic: Meaning Of Folk Tale Or Story
Content: Meaning of folk tale or story, Demonstration of a character in a storybook or folk tales (e.g., tortoise, rabbit).

Performance Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain: Define folk tales or stories.
Affective Domain: Appreciate the moral lessons from folk tales or stories.
Psychomotor Domain: Demonstrate a character in a folk tale.
Social Domain: Share personal favorite folk tales with the class.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

9–Years Basic Education Curriculum.
Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of Work.
NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work.
Online information from: Merriam-Webster – Folktale Definition & Meaning
Relevant textbooks.

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

A storybook with folk tales.
Pictures or drawings of characters from folk tales (e.g., tortoise, rabbit).
Flashcards with story elements.
Chalkboard and chalk/marker and whiteboard.

Rationale for the Lesson

Understanding folk tales helps pupils develop creative thinking, moral values, and an appreciation for cultural heritage, fostering imagination and ethical growth.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils already know about stories from personal experiences or storybooks read to them at home or in school.

Instructional Procedures

To deliver this lesson, the teacher will adopt the following steps:

Content Development	Time	Teaching Method	Teaching Strategy	Teacher’s Activity	Pupils’ Activity	Learning Point
Step 1: Introduction	5 mins	Set Induction	Interactive dialogue	Asks pupils to mention any story they know and enjoy.	Pupils share personal stories or folk tales they know.	Pupils recall prior knowledge of stories.
Step 2: Definition	10 mins	Explanation	Demonstration	Explains the meaning of folk tales and their significance.	Listen attentively and ask questions.	Pupils understand what folk tales mean.
Step 3: Examples	5 mins	Explanation	Storytelling	Shares examples of folk tale characters like tortoise.	Pupils identify and discuss the characters.	Pupils relate to characters in folk tales.
Step 4: Demonstration	10 mins	Demonstration	Role-play	Demonstrates the behavior of a character from a folk tale.	Pupils mimic or act as the characters.	Pupils develop acting and observation skills.
Step 5: Note Taking	5 mins	Guided Writing	Notetaking	Writes a brief note on the board for pupils to copy.	Pupils copy the note into their books.	Pupils consolidate their learning.
Step 6: Evaluation	3 mins	Questioning	Oral Assessment	Asks questions based on the lesson.	Pupils respond to the questions.	Pupils reflect on their understanding.
Step 7: Conclusion	2 mins	Recap	Summarization	Reviews key points and moral lessons in folk tales.	Pupils share one thing they learned from the lesson.	Pupils summarize the lesson content.

Lesson Content

Meaning Of Folk Tale Or Story

Folk tales or stories are traditional stories that are passed down from one generation to another. They are usually told to teach lessons or entertain people.

Some characters in folk tales are:

Tortoise – Clever but often mischievous.
Rabbit – Fast and witty.
Lion – Powerful and brave.
Spider – Smart but tricky.

Lesson Evaluation

To evaluate the learning, the teacher asks pupils to:

Define a folk tale.
Mention two characters in folk tales.
Act out the character of a tortoise.
Share one moral lesson from a folk tale they know.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Encourage active participation by letting pupils share personal stories. Use visual aids and gestures to make the characters more relatable. End the lesson on a positive note, reminding pupils to always learn the moral lessons in stories. Happy teaching!

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Meaning Of Folk Tale Or Story (Primary 1)