The Igbo Language scheme of work for SSS 2 is designed to deepen your understanding of both the language and the rich cultural heritage it represents.
Over three terms, you cover everything from traditional proverbs to advanced grammar and oral literature.
Each topic is laid out in a week-by-week format to give you structured learning and progression.
To further support your studies, recommended textbooks are included to guide you through the intricacies of the Igbo language.
SSS 2 IGBO LANGUAGE First Term Scheme of Work
Week 1: Mofim na Mkpuruokwu (Morphology and Lexis)
- Definition and examples of morphology in Igbo.
- Explanation of lexis and word formation in Igbo.
- Types of words and their functions in sentences.
Week 2: Nkebiokwu (Phrases)
- Definition and types of phrases in Igbo.
- Examples of noun phrases, verb phrases, and prepositional phrases.
Week 3: Udaasusu (Phonetics)
- Definition and study of sounds in Igbo.
- Classification of Igbo vowel and consonant sounds.
- Introduction to the Igbo sound system.
Week 4: Olilo Udaume (Articulation of Nasal Sounds)
- Understanding nasal sounds in Igbo.
- Examples of words containing nasal sounds.
Week 5: Ndapu Udaume na Ndapu Mgbochiume (Nasalization and Obstruction Sounds)
- Detailed explanation of nasalization in Igbo.
- Analysis of obstruction sounds and their usage.
Week 6: Iru Mgbede (Proverbs)
- Definition of proverbs in Igbo.
- How proverbs are used in communication.
- Importance of proverbs in Igbo culture.
Week 7: Mid-Term Break
Week 8: Omenala Ndi Igbo (Igbo Traditions)
- Study of important Igbo traditions: Nro (naming ceremony), Ilouwa (reincarnation), Ogbanje (child who dies and is reborn).
Week 9: Ubiam na Aghuu (Famine and Hunger)
- Definition of famine and hunger.
- Causes of famine and hunger in Igbo society.
- Ways to eradicate famine and hunger.
Week 10: Otu Nzuzo (Secret Societies)
- Definition of secret societies in Igbo culture.
- Types and roles of secret societies.
- Impact of secret societies on Igbo communities.
Week 11: Dibia Odinaala (Traditional Healers)
- Explanation of who a traditional healer is.
- Types of traditional healers in Igbo society.
- Benefits and disadvantages of traditional healing.
- Tools and practices of traditional healers.
Week 12: Mmughari (Revision)
Week 13: Ule (Examination)
Imaaki Akwukwo (Marking of Scripts)
Mmechi (Closing)
SSS 2 IGBO LANGUAGE Second Term Scheme of Work
SS2 IGBO SCHEME OF WORK (SECOND TERM)
Week 1: Ewumewu (Structures)
- Explanation and types of Igbo traditional structures.
- Examples: Okonko, Loolo, Ofala, and marriage ceremonies.
Week 2: Ewumewu na-aga n’ihu (Economic Structures and Their Continuity)
- Economic structures in Igbo society.
- Types of roles in commerce, Ekpe, and marriages.
- Igbo people’s cultural work practices.
Week 3: Agwa Oma na Agwa Ojoo (Good and Bad Behavior)
- Explanation and characteristics of good and bad behavior.
- How societal norms influence behavior in Igbo culture.
Week 4: Otu Di iche iche So na-achikwa Agwa Ohanaeze (Different Groups that Control Public Behavior)
- Various groups that regulate behavior in Igbo communities.
- Influence of elders, family heads, and secret societies.
Week 5: Ndi iche di n’etiti Erimekpe, Nnochiokwa na Enwe Menwe Akamkpa (Distinction Between Personal and Group Representations)
- Differences between individual and community representation.
- Explanation of personal and communal interests in decision-making.
Week 6: Ntulekota Enwe Menwe Obodo na Obodo (Comparing Local Governance)
- Comparison of traditional governance systems.
- How different communities manage authority and decision-making.
Week 7: Mid-Term Break
Week 8: Katigori Uto Asusu (Classification of Language Tones)
- Different tones in Igbo language.
- Understanding high, low, and downstepped tones in speaking Igbo.
Week 9: Nketensi na Aspekiti (Aspects and Perspectives in Igbo Grammar)
- Overview of grammatical aspects in Igbo.
- Study of tense, aspect, and mood in Igbo sentence structure.
Week 10: Akwukwo Ogugu A Hoputara (Selected Texts for Reading)
- Recommended Igbo literature for reading and analysis.
Week 11: Akwukwo Ogugu A Hoputara na-aga n’ihu (Continued Study of Selected Texts)
Week 12: Mmughari (Revision)
Week 13: Ule (Examination)
Imaaki Akwukwo (Marking of Scripts)
Mmechi (Closing)
SSS 2 IGBO LANGUAGE Third Term Scheme of Work
Week 1: Tensi na Aspekiti n’Igbo (Tenses and Aspects in Igbo)
- Definition and use of tenses in the Igbo language.
- Study of aspectual markers in verbs.
Week 2: Nsoro Odidi Igbo (Igbo Sentence Structures)
- Various sentence structures in Igbo.
- How ‘na’ functions in Igbo grammar and sentence building.
Week 3: Atumatuokwu (Thematic Sentences)
- Analysis of thematic sentences.
- Categories: simile (ndika), metaphor (mburu), personification (mmemmadu), and others.
Week 4: Ndezi, Mgbakwunye na Nsokwunye (Derivatives and Suffixes)
- Explanation of derivatives in Igbo grammar.
- Study of suffixes and how they modify meanings in words.
Week 5: Edemede (Composition Writing)
- Writing formal and informal letters.
- Rules of composition in the Igbo language.
Week 6: Edemede na-aga n’ihu (Continued Composition Writing)
- Further exercises in letter writing and essays.
Week 7: Mid-Term Break
Week 8: Akwukwo Ogugu A Hoputara (Selected Reading Texts)
- Study and analysis of recommended Igbo texts.
Week 9: Agumagu Akwukwo Ogugu A Hoputara (Continued Reading of Selected Texts)
- Continued analysis of selected Igbo literature texts.
Week 10: Mmeghari Ihe E Mere Na Tam (Review of Previous Term’s Work)
Week 11: Ule (Examination)
Week 12: Imaaki Akwukwo (Marking of Scripts)
Week 13: Mmechi (Closing)
SSS 2 IGBO LANGUAGE Recommended Textbook
- Nkọwa Asụsụ Igbo Maka SSS 1-3 – by Prof. Onyekwere N. Oko.
- Ubo Igbo Maka SSS – by P. N. Emenanjo.
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The Igbo Language scheme of work for SSS 2 provides an engaging journey into Igbo grammar, oral traditions, and literature.
The well-structured weeks guide you through learning vocabulary, cultural expressions, and proverbs.
Each term adds layers to language skills, improving both verbal and written communication.
Complementary textbooks give you more context to strengthen your fluency and understanding of Igbo culture.
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