## Lesson Plan: Different Ways of Greeting
### Subject: Civic Education
### Grade: Primary 1
### Duration: 40 minutes
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### Objectives:
By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
1. Understand what a greeting is.
2. Identify various ways of greeting.
3. Demonstrate different ways of greeting their peers and teachers.
4. Appreciate the importance of greetings in building good relationships.
### Materials Needed:
- Flashcards or pictures showing different ways of greeting.
- Simple props (e.g., hats, scarves) for role-playing.
- Expressions chart with words like "Hello," "Hi," "Good Morning," etc.
- Audio clips or video showing greetings in different cultures (optional).
### Vocabulary:
- Greeting
- Handshake
- Wave
- Bow
### Introduction: (5 minutes)
1. **Engage students**: Start with a friendly greeting to the class ("Good morning, everyone!").
2. **Ask students**: "How do we greet our friends, family, and teachers? What are some words we use?"
3. **Explain**: Introduce the concept of greetings and why they are important in showing respect and friendliness.
### Direct Instruction: (10 minutes)
1. **Introduce Different Ways of Greeting**:
- **Words**: Explain and demonstrate common greetings (e.g., "Hello," "Hi," "Good Morning").
- **Gestures**: Show pictures/flashcards of people shaking hands, waving, and bowing.
- **Role-Playing**: Use simple props for students to act out greetings.
2. **Cultural Diversity**:
- Optional: Show a short video or audio clip of greetings from different cultures around the world.
- Discuss briefly how people in different countries greet each other.
### Guided Practice: (10 minutes)
1. **Flashcard Activity**:
- Hold up flashcards of different greeting gestures and have students name and describe them.
- Practice as a class: "When I show this picture, what do we say/do?"
2. **Role-Playing in Pairs**:
- Divide the class into pairs and give each pair a scenario (e.g., meeting a new friend, saying good morning to a teacher).
- Have students practice the greetings with each other.
### Independent Practice: (8 minutes)
1. **Greeting Circle**:
- Arrange students in a circle.
- Initiate a chain of greetings where each student turns to the next person and greets them using a different method learned.
- Encourage the use of both words and gestures.
### Assessment: (5 minutes)
1. **Quick Review Games**:
- Call out different greeting scenarios and randomly pick students to demonstrate the appropriate greeting.
- Students match words with gestures: Show a gesture and ask the class to say the greeting that matches.
### Closure: (2 minutes)
1. **Recap the Importance**:
- Briefly remind students why greetings are important.
- Commend the students on their participation and encourage them to practice these greetings throughout the day.
2. **Exit Greeting**:
- End the lesson with a collective "Goodbye!" or "See you later!" as students leave.
### Follow-Up Activity (Optional):
- **Greeting Booklet**:
- Have students create a small booklet where they draw pictures and write down different greetings they have learned.
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### Notes for Teacher:
- Remember to speak slowly and clearly to ensure comprehension.
- Use positive reinforcement to encourage participation.
- Adapt the lesson based on the class's needs and dynamics.