Grade 1 Additional Language Lesson Plan: Introduction to Greetings in English

Materials Needed:

  • Flashcards with greetings (Hello, Hi, Good morning, Good afternoon, Good night)
  • Visual aids (pictures of people greeting each other)
  • Audio recordings of greetings
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Worksheets for practicing greetings

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
1. Understand and use basic greetings in English.
2. Recognise and respond to different greetings.
3. Pronounce greetings correctly.

Vocabulary:

  1. Hello – A greeting used when meeting someone at any time of day.
  2. Hi – A casual, informal greeting.
  3. Good morning – A greeting used in the morning.
  4. Good afternoon – A greeting used in the afternoon.
  5. Good night – A farewell used at nighttime or before going to bed.

Previous Learning:

Students have been introduced to basic classroom commands and personal introductions in their home language.

Anticipated Challenges and Solutions:

  1. Pronunciation difficulties: Provide ample repetition and use of audio recordings to model correct pronunciation.
  2. Shyness or reluctance to speak: Use engaging and interactive activities such as role-playing to encourage participation.
  3. Understanding context for greetings: Use visual aids and real-life scenarios to explain when to use each greeting.

Beginning Activities (4 minutes):

  1. Greeting the class: The teacher greets the class using “Hello” and “Good morning” to model the use of greetings.
  2. Introduction of learning objectives: Briefly explain to students that they will learn how to greet people in English.

Middle Activities (32 minutes):

  1. Direct Instruction (10 minutes): Use flashcards to introduce each greeting. Hold up each card and say the greeting out loud, asking students to repeat after you.
  2. Guided Practice (10 minutes):
  3. Play recorded audio of different greetings. Have students repeat each greeting.
  4. Show visual aids and ask students what greeting matches the picture (e.g., morning scene = “Good morning”).
  5. Role-playing activity: Students practice greeting each other in pairs using different greetings.
  6. Independent Practice (12 minutes):
  7. Hand out worksheets with pictures representing different times of the day. Students must match the correct greeting to each picture.
  8. Pair up students to practice greetings. One student says a greeting, and the other responds appropriately.

End Activities (4 minutes):

  1. Exit Ticket Activity: Have each student come to you and say a greeting before they leave the classroom.
  2. Conclusion: Recap the greetings learnt. Praise students for participation and remind them to practise at home.

Assessment and Checks for Understanding:

  • Observation: Monitor students’ pronunciation and use of greetings during the lesson.
  • Worksheets: Check students’ worksheets to ensure they can match greetings to the correct times of the day.
  • Exit Ticket: Assess individual students as they say a greeting at the end of the lesson.

Differentiation Strategies for Diverse Learners:

  1. Scaffolding: Pair stronger students with those who may struggle, providing additional support and modelling as needed.
  2. Visual Aid: Use additional visual cues and gestures for students who are visual learners or have difficulty with auditory learning.
  3. Extension Activities: Provide advanced learners with additional scenarios to practice greetings, such as introducing themselves or asking how someone is doing.

Teaching Notes:

  • Purpose: This lesson introduces foundational elements of communication in English, fostering confidence in using the language for social interactions.
  • Educational Value: Developing greeting skills is crucial for social integration and lays the groundwork for more complex language use.
  • Tips for Effective Delivery: Ensure a warm and encouraging atmosphere to make students comfortable with speaking. Use enthusiastic and exaggerated gestures to keep students engaged.
  • Accessibility Considerations: Ensure audio recordings are clear and at an appropriate volume. Provide visual aids that are large and easily visible from all parts of the classroom.