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:
- Hello – A greeting used when meeting someone at any time of day.
- Hi – A casual, informal greeting.
- Good morning – A greeting used in the morning.
- Good afternoon – A greeting used in the afternoon.
- 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:
- Pronunciation difficulties: Provide ample repetition and use of audio recordings to model correct pronunciation.
- Shyness or reluctance to speak: Use engaging and interactive activities such as role-playing to encourage participation.
- Understanding context for greetings: Use visual aids and real-life scenarios to explain when to use each greeting.
Beginning Activities (4 minutes):
- Greeting the class: The teacher greets the class using “Hello” and “Good morning” to model the use of greetings.
- Introduction of learning objectives: Briefly explain to students that they will learn how to greet people in English.
Middle Activities (32 minutes):
- 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.
- Guided Practice (10 minutes):
- Play recorded audio of different greetings. Have students repeat each greeting.
- Show visual aids and ask students what greeting matches the picture (e.g., morning scene = “Good morning”).
- Role-playing activity: Students practice greeting each other in pairs using different greetings.
- Independent Practice (12 minutes):
- Hand out worksheets with pictures representing different times of the day. Students must match the correct greeting to each picture.
- Pair up students to practice greetings. One student says a greeting, and the other responds appropriately.
End Activities (4 minutes):
- Exit Ticket Activity: Have each student come to you and say a greeting before they leave the classroom.
- 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:
- Scaffolding: Pair stronger students with those who may struggle, providing additional support and modelling as needed.
- Visual Aid: Use additional visual cues and gestures for students who are visual learners or have difficulty with auditory learning.
- 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.