Basic 8 Ghanaian Language Term 1 Week 8 Lesson Plan

Revise with learners on the previous lesson. Share performance indicators with learners and introduce the lesson.

Learners interpret the printed photographs of local clan symbols, arrange the printed family-tree cards, and use the traditional cloth sample to prompt respectful discussion of identity and heritage. Read and discuss a passage on clan system of their culture. Have learners understand that the clan system is an important aspect of traditional Ghanaian society and culture. In Ghana, a clan is a group of people who are believed to have descended from a common ancestor. Clans are typically organized around a set of shared beliefs, customs, and traditions. Discuss and write the importance of the clan system of their culture. 1. Social organization: Clans provide a sense of identity and belonging for their members. They serve as a social network and support system, providing a sense of community and shared values. 2. Economic organization: Clans often have a system of shared resources and responsibilities, such as land ownership and farming practices. This allows for collective action and cooperation in economic activities. 3. Political organization: In some traditional Ghanaian societies, clan leaders have a role in local governance and decision-making. They may act as mediators in disputes and serve as representatives of their clan to the wider community. 4. Spiritual organization: Clans often have their own set of spiritual beliefs and practices, which are passed down from generation to generation. This can include ancestor worship and other traditional religious practices.

Use peer discussion and effective questioning to find out from learners what they have learnt during the lesson.

Revise with learners on what was studied in the previous lesson.

Learners study the printed photographs of familiar Ghanaian settings, listen as the printed dialogue cards are read aloud, and use the locally made puppets to practise suitable responses and register. Assessment • Discuss the threats to the clan system. • How has the clan system in Ghana contributed to the preservation of traditional knowledge and cultural practices? • What are the similarities and differences between the clan system in Ghana and other traditional social systems around Revise the lessons on identification of cause and effect using Think-Pair-Share. Select an interesting story to guide the learners do this exercise. Build on this activity by working together with learners to identify specific examples to help bring out main ideas and the key details. With this example, guide learners to draw conclusions. Listen to and note important issues in a dialogue e.g. message, mood, tone. Listen and compare the issues noted in the dialogue with peers.

Take feedback from learners and summarize the lesson.

Share the performance indicators and introduce the lesson.

Learners read the selected part of the Ghanaian-language storybook, use the printed bilingual word cards to compare meanings, and record translations in exercise books with pencils. Have learners listen to a story and identify the main ideas and key details. Use questions to guide learners to make generalizations based on the main ideas and key details Guide learners to translate given words and simple phrases from the source language to a target language. Using word and sentence cards, guide learners to translate phrases simple sentences from the source language of study to a target language. Guide learners to translate simple sentences from the source language to a target language. assessment Translate the following words into your own language. a. elephant b. house c. car d. accident

Use peer discussion and effective questioning to find out from learners what they have learnt during the lesson. Take feedback from learners and summarize the lesson.