You must read up on the WAEC Edo syllabus in order to take the test. It includes the Edo exam’s goals and objectives, notes, and format.
The Edo curriculum must be studied in order to prepare for the exam. You can use it as a guide to help you decide which topics to read about. Additionally, there are notes on ideas that you ought to learn carefully.
Exam preparation without reference to the Edo syllabus is equivalent to visiting a farm without your farm equipment. You won’t be effective in the end. Make sure to use the syllabus when you start your exam preparations.
The West African Examination Council’s recommended textbooks and the Edo syllabus are included in this page (WAEC).
WAEC Edo Syllabus
This exam syllabus was created in 2006 by NERDC and is totally based on the senior secondary school curriculum for Edo.
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
It is designed to:
- enable candidates speak, read and write competently in Edo to communicate effectively with other speakers of the language;
- familiarize candidates with the sound system, grammatical structures and other features of Edo Language;
- acquaint candidates with the necessary tools needed for a thorough appreciation of Edo Speech Usage, Literature and Culture (customs and institutions).
SCHEME OF EXAMINATION
There will be two papers in the exam: Papers 1 and 2. All facets of the Edo language will be evaluated, including comprehension, composition, the sound system, grammar, and translation. Additionally, it will assess fundamental concepts of literary appreciation as well as basic texts of oral and written literature, customs, and institutions. It is required to write the rubrics in Edo.
60 multiple-choice questions on the topics of language, literature, and culture will be included in PAPER 1. Candidates will have one hour to complete all of the questions for a total of 60 points.
The following is how the questions will be divided up:
Section A:Â Language
Comprehension (2 short passages)                –          10 items
Composition                                                   –           4 items
Sound System                                                –           6 items
Grammar                                                        –           6 items
Translation                                                     –           4 items
- 30 items
Section B:Â Literature
Basic Principles of Literary Appreciation     –          4 items
                       Oral Literature           –          Prose  – 3
–          Poetry – 3      –          9 items
–          Drama – 3
                       Written Literature      –          Prose  – 3
–          Poetry – 3      –          9 items
–          Drama – 3
Section C:Â Culture
Customs                                                         –          4 items
Institutions                                                     –          4 items
8 items
Total   =         (30 + 22 + 8)  =         60 items
Content
The content for Paper 1 shall be the same as for Paper 2.
In Section B, all questions other than those on Basic Principles of Literary Appreciation will be on the set books for Paper
PAPER 2:     Essay-Type:    Language, Literature & Culture        Time:  2 hours
Candidates will be required to answer six questions in all: three questions from Section A; two questions from Section B; and one question from Section C. They will also be required to answer all the questions in Edo using the official Edo orthography and metalanguage. The paper shall carry 100 marks.
Content
Section A:Â Â Â Â Â Language
Composition
Candidates are encouraged to limit their time to 45 minutes and write 300 words for this section. Any of the following essay types will be appropriate for the topic chosen:
- Narrative
- Descriptive
- Argumentative
- Expository
- Dialogue
- Debate
- Letter writing
Sound System
Candidates will be required to answer one question from the two that will be set.
Content
- Vowels, Consonants and Syllabic nasal
- their production in terms of place and manner
- their basic phonetic and phonemic classification
- Syllable structure
- Sound processes, e.g. vowel harmony
assimilation
elision
- Sound system aspect of the orthography
- Tones and tone notation
Grammar
Candidates will be required to answer 1 question from the 2 questions set.
Content
- Word structure and word formation
- Numerals: basic and derived
- Word classes: nouns, verbs, adverbs, pronouns, adjectives, etc.
- Grammatical categories: subject, object, complement, predicate, number, person, tense, aspect, mood, etc.
- Phrases and clauses
- The structure and type of sentences.
Section B:Â Â Â Â Â Â Literature
This Section consists of Oral Literature and Written Literature.
Oral Literature – Prose, Poetry, Drama
In Oral Literature, there will be three set books covering the different genres. One question will be set from each set book, making three questions in all. Candidates will be required to answer any one of the questions.
Written Literature – Prose, Poetry, Drama
In Written Literature, there will be 3 set books covering the different genres. One question will be set on each set book making a total of three questions. Candidates will be required to answer any one of the questions.
Section C:Â Â Â Â Â Culture
This Section will consist of topics on customs and institutions. 2 questions will be set and candidates will be required to answer 1.
Topics to be examined will include:
Customs
- make-up and adornments
- in-door and out-door games
- pregnancy and its care
- names/naming ceremonies
- home training: greetings, respect for superiors, cleanliness, tolerance, integrity, hard work, etc.
- Edo foods
- non-verbal communication
- funerals: traditional and modern methods
- inheritance: traditional and modern methods.
Institutions
- traditional occupations
- marriage
- politics: family structure, age grades, chieftaincy, Obaship, etc.
- child care
- ancestors
- Edo beliefs about Osalobua/Osanobua (God), deities/divinities, other invisible forces, etc.
- modern religions: Islam, Christianity, etc.
- Economy: adverts, money lending, cooperative efforts, etc.
SUMMARY
Paper 1                                               –           60 marks (30%)
Paper 2                                               –          100 marks (70%)
160 marks (100%)
Maximum Marks Obtainable – 160 marks (to be scaled down to 100%)
NB:Â Â Â Â Â To enhance the teaching of this language, it is recommended that schools provide audio-visual materials such as television sets, radios, tape-recorders and tapes, cameras, charts and artefacts.
Recommended Textbooks
AUTHOR Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â TITLEÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â PUBLISHERÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
PROSE
Osaren Omoregie                           Iden Nokpokhuo                                                                                                                            (A novel on Queen Iden)
POETRY
Obazee Gabriel et al.                     Asikoko Ekharha Oghe Edo          National Council of
Arts & Culture, Abuja
Selected poems:
- Osanobua                –          Emmanuel Orobosa Oronsaye                 p. 7
- Ose Dan                   –          Abel Igbinosa                                              p. 15
- Eghian                      –          Violet O. Omoregie                                     p. 18
- Itohan                        –          Osemwegie Osayomorre                           p. 32
- Igho                           –          H. I. Ojo                                                         p. 41
- Edo ne evbo mwen –          Eunice O. Orhuozee                                  p. 49
- Uwu                           –          Lawrence Osas Osakaue                          p. 30
- Gia doloyi                 –          Apostle P. O. Osakaue                              p. 70
- Edo ne evbo Ahirre –          Gabriel O. Obazee                                      p. 75
- Alaghodaro              –          Uyilawa Usuanlele                                     p. 68
- Ewaen                      –          Felix I. Omoregie                                         p. 26
- Ukhu                         –          Emmanuel Orobosa Oronsaye                 p. 14
DRAMA
Ikponmwosa Osemwegie              Eseikho                                            Language Press
LIST OF SELECTED TEXTS FOR WASSCE 2016 – 2020
AUTHOR Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â TITLEÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â PUBLISHERÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
LANGUAGE
Imasuen, E. O. (DR)                       Edo course Bk 4 – 6                       Aisien Publishers
Omozuwa, Victor Edosa                Edo phonetics and phonology      Ambik Press
LITERATURE
ORAL LITERATURE
PROSE
Osemwegie, Osayomwanbo E.    Izelogha                                            Osunero Publishers
POETRY
Ikponmwosa, Osemwegie             Oro (pages 1 – 49)                         Pristine Publications
DRAMA
Osemwegie, Osayomwanbo E.    Me Okpao Ghare                            Osunero Publishers
WRITTEN LITERATURE
PROSE
Emovon & Osemwegie                  Okha Edo (pp 1 – 5; 23 – 45;        Nelson Publishers                                                            & 81 – 85)
POETRY
Obazee Gabriel et al.                     Asikoko Ekharha Oghe Edo          National Council of
(pp 1 – 37)                                        Arts & Culture, Abuja
DRAMA
Ikponmwosa Osemwegie              Eseikho                                            Language Press
CULTURE
Imasuen, E. O. (DR)                       Edo course Bk 4 – 6                       Aisien Publishers
Erhahon Ivie                                    Edo Proverbs and Figure of          UNIBEN Press                                                                    Speech
SUPPLEMENTARY TEXTS
Eghareuba, J. U.                             A short History of Bini                    University Press
Emwinma, Ogie                               Imaguero                                          c/o Aisien Publishers
Ahiatuoghiomwan, Enabulele      Ebe Iruemwi Edo Nogieha            Emnasco Production                                                         (pp 30 – 40)
Agheyisi, (Prof)                                An Edo/English Dictionary            Ethiope Publishers