Lesson Plan for Primary 6 - Cultural and Creative Arts - Mode Of Greeting

### Cultural and Creative Arts Lesson Plan **Grade:** 6 **Duration:** 60 minutes **Subject:** Cultural and Creative Arts **Topic:** Mode of Greeting #### Objectives: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: 1. Understand the importance of greetings in different cultures. 2. Identify and demonstrate various modes of greeting from cultures around the world. 3. Appreciate the diversity and significance of cultural practices. #### Materials Needed: - Globe or world map - Flashcards with pictures of different modes of greeting - Video clips or slideshow of greetings around the world - Speakers for playing audio clips - Notebooks and pens #### Lesson Outline: ##### Introduction (10 minutes) 1. **Welcome and Warm-Up Exercise:** - Greet the students in a unique or less commonly known way (e.g., Namaste with hands pressed together and a slight bow). - Ask the students to return the greeting in the same manner. - Briefly discuss why greetings are important in daily interactions. 2. **Objective Sharing:** - Explain to the students what they will learn in today's lesson. ##### Main Activity (40 minutes) 1. **Presentation (15 minutes):** - Use the globe or map to show where different modes of greeting originate. - Show video clips or a slideshow that depicts various greetings in action (e.g., bowing in Japan, cheek kissing in France, handshakes in the USA). 2. **Interactive Activity (25 minutes):** - **Group Work:** - Divide students into small groups and give each group a flashcard with a different mode of greeting. - Assign each group a country or culture to research quickly with provided materials or notes. - Have each group present their mode of greeting and demonstrate how it is done. - **Role Play:** - Let each group perform a short role-play showing how their assigned greeting can be used in a real-life scenario. - Encourage creativity and allow them to make up situations where these greetings might occur. ##### Conclusion (10 minutes) 1. **Reflection:** - Ask the students to share what they found interesting about the different modes of greeting. - Discuss why it’s important to understand and respect other cultures. 2. **Q&A Session:** - Allow students to ask questions or share their experiences with different greeting customs they may have encountered. 3. **Wrap-Up:** - Summarize the key points discussed about greetings in different cultures. - Encourage students to practice these greetings with friends and family as an exercise in cultural appreciation. #### Assessment: - Participation in group activities and role plays. - Ability to demonstrate and explain different modes of greeting. - Engagement during discussions and Q&A session. #### Extension Activity: - Assign students to create a poster or digital presentation about a greeting from a culture not covered in class and present it in the next lesson.


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