Grade 1 Additional Language Lesson Plan: Introduction to Greetings

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Lesson Plan Title:

Grade 1 Additional Language Lesson Plan: Introduction to Greetings

Materials Needed:

  • Flashcards with greetings (Hello, Good morning, Good afternoon, Good evening, Goodbye)
  • Picture cards illustrating different times of the day
  • Chart paper and markers
  • Audio recording of a short story using greetings
  • Interactive whiteboard or projector

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
1. Recognise and use basic greetings in English.
2. Match greetings to appropriate times of the day.
3. Pronounce greetings correctly.
4. Respond to greetings appropriately.

Vocabulary:

  1. Hello – A greeting used when meeting someone.
  2. Good morning – A greeting used in the morning.
  3. Good afternoon – A greeting used in the afternoon.
  4. Good evening – A greeting used in the evening.
  5. Goodbye – A phrase used when parting.

Previous Learning:

Students have previously learned basic English words such as common nouns (cat, dog, apple) and simple verbs (run, jump, eat). They have also been introduced to recognising their names.

Anticipated Challenges and Solutions:

  • Challenge: Students might confuse the times of the day associated with different greetings.
  • Solution: Use visual aids and repetitive practice with picture cards to reinforce concepts.
  • Challenge: Pronunciation difficulties.
  • Solution: Provide ample opportunities for listening and repeating. Use a recording to model correct pronunciation.

Beginning Activities (4 minutes):

  1. Introduction: (2 minutes)
  2. Greet the class using different greetings (Hello, Good morning, etc.).
  3. Introduce the learning objectives for the lesson.
  4. Warm-up Activity: (2 minutes)
  5. Show flashcards with different greetings and ask students to repeat after you. Practice each greeting twice.

Middle Activities (32 minutes):

  1. Direct Instruction: (10 minutes)
  2. Show picture cards illustrating morning, afternoon, evening, and night.
  3. Match each time of the day with the appropriate greeting.
  4. Practise each greeting by having students repeat after you.
  5. Guided Practice: (10 minutes)
  6. Play an audio recording of a short story using different greetings.
  7. Pause after each greeting and discuss it with the class. Ask students to repeat the greeting with the correct intonation.
  8. Use role-play to practise greetings with a partner.
  9. Independent Practice: (10 minutes)
  10. Provide students with individual picture cards showing different times of the day.
  11. Instruct students to draw a picture that corresponds to each greeting (a morning sun for “Good morning”, a sunset for “Good evening”, etc.).
  12. Walk around the classroom, offering guidance and support.
  13. Group Activity: (2 minutes)
  14. In small groups, students use their picture cards to role-play different greeting scenarios with one another.

End Activities (4 minutes):

  1. Exit Ticket: (2 minutes)
  2. Hand out exit tickets with pictures of different times of the day. Ask students to write the correct greeting under each picture.
  3. Conclusion: (2 minutes)
  4. Recap the lesson by asking a few students to share their drawings and the greeting associated with them.
  5. Congratulate students on their effort and remind them to practise the greetings at home.

Assessment and Checks for Understanding:

  • Listening and Repetition: Monitor students’ pronunciation and ability to repeat greetings correctly.
  • Role-Play: Observe interactions during partner and group activities to assess understanding and correct use of greetings.
  • Exit Tickets: Review students’ responses to assess their ability to match greetings with appropriate times of the day.

Differentiation Strategies for Diverse Learners:

  1. Scaffolding:
  2. Provide students with visual aids and sentence starters during role-play activities.
  3. Use more frequent repetition and slower pace for students who require additional support.
  4. Extension Activities:
  5. Encourage advanced students to create their own greeting dialogues and practise them with peers.
  6. Provide additional vocabulary related to greetings (e.g., “How are you?” and responses) for students who master the basics quickly.

Teaching Notes:

  • Emphasise the importance of using polite greetings in different daily interactions.
  • Encourage students to practise greetings with their family and friends outside of school.
  • For students with hearing difficulties, ensure they are seated at the front of the class and use visual aids effectively.

Accessibility Considerations:

  • Ensure that all audio resources have visual cues or written transcripts.
  • Use large, clear pictures and text for any printed materials.
  • Provide headphones for students who may have difficulty hearing the audio recording.

This lesson introduces the foundation for effective communication in an additional language and sets the stage for more complex language skills in the future.