BECE Success • JSS 1 – JSS 3
Yorùbá — JSS 1–JSS 3
Step-by-step JSS 1–3 curriculum for this subject, aligned with the Lagos State Unified Scheme, Nigerian National Curriculum and BECE exam expectations.
JSS 1 Yorùbá Curriculum
- Introduction to Yorùbá language: importance, dialects and use in society.
- Yorùbá alphabet, tonal marks and correct pronunciation of simple words.
- Greetings, forms of address and respectful expressions in different situations.
- Introducing self and family members in Yorùbá; simple personal information.
- Reading and writing simple words and short sentences in Yorùbá.
- Yorùbá numeral system (basic numbers) and simple counting.
- Simple proverbs and their meanings; introduction to oríkì (praise poetry).
- Yorùbá culture: festivals, dressing, food and traditional practices.
- Basic grammar: nouns, pronouns and simple verb forms in present tense.
- Short oral narratives: simple folktales and moral lessons.
JSS 2 Yorùbá Curriculum
- Reading and comprehension of short passages in Yorùbá.
- Expansion of vocabulary in areas such as home, school, market and community.
- Grammar: verb conjugation in present, past and future tenses; simple sentence structures.
- Oral literature: types of folktales, myths, legends and their functions.
- More proverbs and wise sayings; explanation and appropriate usage.
- Composition: short guided writing on familiar topics (family, school, festivals).
- Songs, riddles and games in Yorùbá; their roles in socialisation.
- Culture and values expressed in Yorùbá traditions and ceremonies.
- Translation of simple sentences from English to Yorùbá and vice versa (intro).
- Listening and responding to simple instructions and narratives in Yorùbá.
JSS 3 Yorùbá Curriculum (BECE Year)
- Reading more complex passages and answering comprehension questions.
- Advanced grammar: complex sentence structures, conjunctions and aspects of verb usage.
- Written composition: narrative, descriptive and expository writing in Yorùbá.
- Drama and dialogue: simple plays, role play and conversation practice.
- Poetry in Yorùbá: simple poems and chants with appreciation.
- Oral literature: in-depth study of folktales, epics and oríkì with cultural lessons.
- Translation exercises at a higher level between English and Yorùbá.
- Preparation for BECE-style objective and theory questions in Yorùbá.
- Preservation of Yorùbá language and culture in modern society.
- Career and opportunities related to language, culture and communication.