Edo Waec Syllabus
Below is this 2026 Waec Syllabus for Edo. Note that this syllabus is for both internal and external candidates.
Aims and Objectives
- enable candidates to 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 the 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
The examination will consist of two papers, Papers 1 and 2. It will test all aspects of the Edo Language: comprehension, composition, sound system, grammar and translation. It will also test selected texts of oral and written literature as well as Basic Principles of Literary Appreciation, Customs and Institutions. The rubrics shall be written in Edo.
PAPER 1:
This will be 60 multiple-choice items covering Language, Literature and Culture aspects of the syllabus. Candidates will be required to answer all the questions in 1 hour for 60 marks.
The questions will be distributed as follows:
Section A: Language
Comprehension (2 short passages) – 10 items
Composition – 4 items
Sound System – 6 items
Grammar – 6 items
Translation – 4 items
- 30 items
Section B: 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
22 items
Section C: 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 meta language. The paper shall carry 100 marks.
Detailed Edo Syllabus
Section A: Language
- Composition
Candidates are advised to write 300 words and spend not more than 45 minutes on this section. The topic chosen will include any of the following essay types:
- Narrative
- Descriptive
- Argumentative
- Expository
- Dialogue
- Debate
- Letter writing
- Sound System
- 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, and elision
- Sound system aspect of the orthography
- Tones and tone notation
- Grammar
- 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: 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: Culture
- 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: 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 artifacts.
LIST OF EDO TEXTS FOR WASSCE 2026-2030
- Language
- Egirama Edo Nogbae by Osayomwanbo Osemwegie-Ero
- Edo grammar for Schools and Colleges by Osaren S,].B Omoregue
- Edo Course Book 4-6 by Imasuen E.O (DR)
- Edo Phonetics and Phonology by Omozuwa Victor Edosa
- Oral Literature
Prose
- Okha Edo (7-22, 46-80) by Emovon & Osemwegie
Drama
- Eseikho by Ikponmwosa, Osemwegie
Poetry
- Poems in Bini by Ikponmwonsa, Osemwegie
Selected Poems:
- Ogbo o Yemwe se Ologbo (Pg 3)
- N’ iso n’ Oro (Pg 6)
- Use r’ Ehe-hia (Pg 9)
- Erio Gha ye “Ozolua” (Pg 12)
- Uloko n’ Uzebu (Pg 15)
- Kpe ni kpe (Pg 24)
- Ovbe n’ ovbiye uwu (Pg 34)
- Ehoho n’ ovbi-okpe (Pg 36)
- Ogie (Pg 39)
- Ason mwen Oriri (Pg 40)
- Oghe (Pg 50)
- Okpa-odin (Pg 53)
- Written Literature
Prose
- Izelogha by Osayomwanbo Osemwegie-Ero
Poetry
- Asikoko Ekharha O ghe E do by Obazee Gabriel et al.
Selected Poems:
- Hennehenne by Eunice O. Orhuoze
- Uzogben by Agbinhomwan Aigbe
- Iduzemwengie ne Iye by Violet O. Omoregie
- Oba Edo ye vbe Osanobua by Violet O. Omoregie
- Omosefe by Queen Usuanlele
- Enowoghomwenmaa by Eunice O. Orhuozee
- Edo ne Evbo Mwe by Eunice O. Orhuoze
- Ovonramwen ne Oba by Eunice O. Orhuoze
- Olode vbe Oru by Iyenoma Osazee
- Egbo Mween Iyobo by Uyilawa Usuanlele
- Errioghaye by Osamuyi Osabohien
- Udin by Lawrence O. Osazuwa
Drama
- Meokpaghare by Osayomwanbo Osemwegie-Ero
- Culture
- Edo Course Book 4-6 by Imasuen E.O (DR)
- Edo Proverbs and Figures of Speech by Erhahon Ivie
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