Yoruba is a language with profound historical importance, spoken by over 20 million people mainly in southwestern Nigeria, and extending into countries like Benin and Togo. It has a rich literary tradition, with early written works from the 19th century, including religious texts translated by missionaries. Yoruba serves not only as a means of communication but also as a vessel for cultural expression, embodying the traditions, values, and wisdom of the Yoruba people.
In SSS1, the Lagos state unified scheme of work for SSS1 is used to carefully study the Yoruba language, and this aims to:
By immersing SSS1 students in the Yoruba language and culture, the educational system not only preserves a crucial part of Nigeria’s heritage but also equips the next generation with the skills and knowledge to succeed in a multicultural and multilingual world.
Assessment methods in Yoruba are diverse, including written tests and oral exams. These evaluations measure not only students’ language proficiency but also their grasp of cultural content and their ability to use the language in real-life situations.
Communication skills are developed through both written and oral exercises. Students participate in reading comprehension tasks, analyzing short texts and answering questions to show their understanding. Writing exercises focus on constructing sentences, developing paragraphs, and basic composition, allowing students to express their thoughts clearly in written Yoruba.
Grading is based on a scale from A to F, with A signifying excellent performance, typically scoring around 70% or 80%, and F indicating failure, generally below 50% or 45%.
| LAGOS STATE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION: UNIFIED SCHEMES OF WORK FOR SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS | ||
| Yoruba Scheme of Work for Senior Secondary Schools 1(SSS1) | ||
| Class | S.S.S 1 | |
| Subject | Yoruba | |
| Term | First Term | |
| Week | Topic | Breakdown |
| Asá, Edè ati Litireso I | ||
| Edè | ||
| 1 | Atunyewo Awon Iro Ede | |
| 2 | Atunyewo Silebu | |
| 3 | Ihun Oro ati Iseda Oro | |
| 4 | Owe ati Akanlo Ede | |
| Asa | ||
| 1 | Eko ile | |
| 2 | Awon Ounje | |
| 3 | Ise Abinibi Isenbaye | |
| 4 | Igbeyawo | |
| 5 | Oyun Nini ati Itoju Oyun | |
| Litireso: | ||
| 1 | Itan Aroso Oloro Geere | |
| 2 | Asayan ewi Alohun fun itunpale | |
| 3 | itunpale ewi apileko (iwe meji) | |
| Term | Second Term | |
| Week | Topic | Breakdown |
| Asa´, Ede` ati Litireso II | ||
| Ede | ||
| 1 | Akaye | |
| 2 | Aayan Ogbufo | |
| 3 | Aroko Oniroyin | |
| 4 | Isori oro | |
| Asa | ||
| 1 | Isomoloruko | |
| 2 | Itoju Omo | |
| 3 | Itoju ara | |
| Litireso | ||
| 1 | Itupale asayan iwe ere onitan iwe ere onitan (iwe meji) | |
| 2 | Itupale iwe itan aroso (iwe meji) | |
| 3 | Itupale asayan ewi apile ko(iwe meji) | |
| 4 | Itupale iwe itan aroso | |
| 5 | Itupale iwe ere onitan(iwe meji) | |
| Term | Third Term | |
| Week | Topic | Breakdown |
| Asa´, Ede` ati Litireso III | ||
| Ede: | ||
| 1 | Aroko Ajemoisipaya | |
| 2 | Ihun Gbolohun | |
| Asa: | ||
| 1 | Oge sise | |
| 2 | Igbagbo Yoruba nipa Olorudumare | |
| 3 | Awon orisa | |
| Litireso: | ||
| 1 | Itupale iwe ewi apileko(iwe meji) | |
The recommended Yoruba textbooks for SSS1 include but are not limited to the following:
WAEC/NECO LITERATURE TEXTS YORUBA LITERATURE TEXTS (2021 – 2025)
1 – DRAMA: Ege Dida by S.M. RAJI
Extension Publ.
2 – AKOJOPO ALO IJAPA APA KIN-IN-NI by Adeboye Babalola
UP Plc.
3 – POETRY: Awon Oriki Orile Metadinlogun by Adeboye Babalola
Longman Nig. Plc
Prose: Moremi Ajasoro by Debo Awe
Elyon Pub. Ilesa
Drama: Nitori Owo by Akinwumi Isola
Sumob Pub. Osogbo
Poetry: Oro Enu Akewi by Ayomide Akanji
Genius Books Publications
I – Eko Ede Yoruba Titun SS1-3 by Oyebamiji Mus et al
UPL Plc. Temaja Prints
II – Litireso at Asa Yoruba by Mobolaji Arowosegbe
