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WEEKLY LESSON NOTES
WEEK 7
Week Ending: 24-02-2023 DAY: Subject: R.M.E
Duration: 60MINS Strand: Religious Practices
Class: B8 Class Size: Sub Strand: Puberty Rites
Content Standard: Indicator: Lesson:
B8 2.1.1: Explain rites of passage and identify B8 2.1.1.3: Describe how puberty rites are performed
the moral lessons in them. in traditional Ghanaian societies 1 OF 2
Performance Indicator:
Core Competencies:
Learners can describe how puberty rites are performed in traditional
CP 5.2: CP 6 .3PL 5.4: PL 5.5: PL 6.1: PL 6.4:
Ghanaian societies
References: R.M.E Curriculum Pg. 26
Phase/Duration Learners Activities Resources
PHASE 1: STARTER Revise with learners to review their understanding in the previous
lesson.
Share performance indicators with learners.
PHASE 2: MAIN Braisnstorm learners to mention puberty rites activities performed Pictures and
by some Traditional Societies. charts
• Bragro of the Akan
• Baala of Sissala
• Sodji-wi of the Chala, etc.
Describe activities performed during puberty of some Traditional
Societies.
Bragro of the Akan
Puberty rites among the Akans are known as "Bragoro" or "Brapue."
Most Akans, especially the Ashantis and the Bono, perform puberty
rites for their daughters. A girl who is being initiated into "Bragoro"
is called "Brani" or "Sakyima." "Bragoro" is performed only after a
girl's first menstruation. Before she takes part in the rite, she is
examined physically by the queen mother to ensure that she is a
virgin and at the same time not pregnant.
STAGES INVOLVED IN "BRAGORO" RITES
First Stage of the Rite
The first rite is the "Enstoolment" which is performed by an old
woman who has many children. The initiate (brani) takes her bath
and covers her head to the waist leaving the face bare, etc.
Second stage of the rite
The next rite is the "ti-yi" (hair cutting). The initiate is given a special
hair cut called "Dansinkran" and the father pays some money for it.
This money serves as capital for the girl.
Third stage of the rite
The next stage is the ritual bath which takes place in a stream or a
river. Her head is covered with cloth and she is carried to the
stream for the ritual bath. On arrival, the officiating woman removes
her cloth and dips her into the stream three times informing the
spirits of the water of their presence and purpose.
Fourth stage of the rite
When they get home, she is seated on a stool for the "Anoka" This
is the dedication ceremony. The food items for this ceremony are
boiled eggs, eto, elephant skin, banana, and roasted groundnuts.
Libation is poured and each of the food items is put into her mouth
for her to taste it.
Fifth stage of the rite
The initiate holds the hands of two children (a boy and a girl) and
then releases their hands for them to rush towards a big bowl of eto
and eggs. The moment they touch the food other children present
at the ceremony rush to go and get a bite. While the children are
scrambling for the food, the initiate is blindfolded and asked to touch
two of the children. It is believed that if she is able to touch a boy
and a girl she will have children of both sexes
Sixth stage of the rite
All the initiates come together after feasting with their friends to
celebrate the day's event with a special dance as the Bragoro singers
drum.
Seventh Stage of the rite
Her invited friends are left behind to serve her for six days. During
this period they engage in some evening activities like storytelling,
love games and games for girls They also learn traditional dances and
songs; learn to play the "Dondo" (the armpit drum) and any
traditional instrument meant for women.
Eighth stage of the rite
Sunday is the initiation week called "Ndaase" or "Nnaase".
The initiate dresses attractively. Her outfit consists of kente, a gold
chain, a pair of native sandals, attractive beads and an umbrella. All
those who will accompany her also put on beautiful clothes.
Learners to role play how the Bragro of the Akan puberty rites are
performed.
Assessment
1. What is Bragoro?
2. Describe the rituals that are performed during the
First stage of Bragoro
Third stage of Bragoro
Fourth stage of Bragoro
3. Mention four ethnic groups in Ghana which perform Bragoro for
their females.
PHASE 3: Use peer discussion and effective questioning to find out from
REFLECTION learners what they have learnt during the lesson.
Take feedback from learners and summarize the lesson.
Week Ending: 24-02-2023 DAY: Subject: R.M.E
Duration: 60MINS Strand: Religious Practices
Class: B8 Class Size: Sub Strand: Puberty Rites
Content Standard: Indicator: Lesson:
B8 2.1.1: Explain rites of passage and identify B8 2.1.1.3: Describe how puberty rites are performed
the moral lessons in them. in traditional Ghanaian societies 2 OF 2
Performance Indicator:
Core Competencies:
Learners can describe how puberty rites are performed in traditional
CP 5.2: CP 6 .3PL 5.4: PL 5.5: PL 6.1: PL 6.4:
Ghanaian societies
References: R.M.E Curriculum Pg. 26
Phase/Duration Learners Activities Resources
PHASE 1: STARTER Revise with learners to review their understanding in the previous
lesson.
Share performance indicators with learners.
PHASE 2: MAIN Put learners into groups. Each group is tasked to describe activities Pictures and
performed during puberty of some Traditional Societies. charts
• Baala of Sissala
• Sodji-wi of the Chala, etc.
Learners do a presentation and role play how puberty rites are
performed in their community.
Guide learners to identify the significance of puberty rites.
1. It initiates them to adulthood:
Puberty rite prepares the individual from childhood to adulthood. In
females, it shows that the lady is matured for marriage and
procreation.
2. It prepares the initiate for marriage: The rite prepares the
individual physically and spiritually for marriage. This implies that he
or she is now ready to take the responsibility of marriage and
parenting.
3. It tests a person's courage and endurance:
Puberty rite is stressful and demanding. Therefore, if one goes
through it successfully, it is an indication that she is matured, has
endurance, fearless and courageous to face the future.
4. It teaches the initiate good manners and grooming:
The girl is taught very important skills, virtues, morality, and how to
perform household chores. She learns to sing, dance and play some
local musical instruments. This enables her to fit well in society.
5. It informs the initiate about her culture and tradition:
The priests and elderly members of the family give advice to the
person undergoing the initiation rite. She is made to appreciate her
culture and tradition
In two groups, learners debate the motion “Puberty rites are
outmoded.”
PHASE 3: Use peer discussion and effective questioning to find out from
REFLECTION learners what they have learnt during the lesson.
Take feedback from learners and summarize the lesson.
