Unit Introduction Aims To let learners be aware of the Rwandan kitchen, its main objects and related vocabulary. Prerequisites Learners should make use of the vocabulary and basics learned in the previous two units. Detailed Description Rwandan traditional fireplace consists of three stones (amashyiga) on which cooking pots sit. These stones would be adjusted according to the size of the pot in use. The firewood would be placed under the pot in the space left between the supporting stones. According to Rwandan culture, the cooking process is exclusively for females. The males would only supply firewood. The fireplace was also used to warm the house and served as a source of light for the house because they had no lanterns or any other source of light in the house (hut). Today, Rwandans, in rural areas, use traditional pots made of clay (inkono y'ibumba) and modern cooking pots introduced by the colonial regime about 100 years ago. The fireplace in cities and some rural families has been modified to accommodate the use of charcoal to cook food as firewood turned to become a scarce commodity. In cities, only very few Rwandan can afford to use electrical or gas stoves. Generally, families use kerosene stoves to cook food. Estimated Time ≈3.00hours Objectives know kitchen objects. have an idea of a Rwandan cuisine know the roles of family members in cooking assignment. Required Materials Pencil, pen, notebook,a multimedia system comprising of a projector, speakers, and a computer. Assessment: To apply the vocabulary and grammar with regard to kitchen objects. Lead-in: In the kitchen 'mu gikoni' Vocabulary: Kitchen objects Dialogue: A conversation between Nyiramana, Mukamana, and Mukasine about the activities in the kitchen. Passage: Ihuriro n'itandukaniro ry'abanyarwanda mu guteka Grammar: Classes of nouns and possessive adjectives agreement. Student Notes: What do you see in the kitchen? Summary: Mu gikoni (In the kitchen) Teacher Notes: To identify kitchen objects. Book traversal links for Unit 4: Mu gikoni (In the kitchen) ‹ Teacher Notes: Two clues to help us read and tell time from the clock. Up Assessment: To apply the vocabulary and grammar with regard to kitchen objects. ›
