Opening and Closing Oral Interactions with Polite Greetings for Primary 1

Class: Primary One
Term: Third Term
Week: 7
Age: 6 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: English Studies
Curriculum Theme: Listening and Speaking
Focal competence: Greet and respond to greetings appropriately
Key competencies/values: Communication; Environmental Literacy; Collaboration; Creativity and Innovation; ICT and Digital Competencies
Skills:

• Greeting and responding to simple greetings with appropriate tones;
• Using appropriate greetings in different situations

Previous Lesson: Describing a familiar scene with object names, colours, sizes and shapes
Topic: Common Greetings
Subject Matter: Opening, closing a short oral interaction politely

Specific Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

Cognitive Domain

• Identify appropriate greetings for different times of the day.
• Recall suitable responses to common greetings.

Affective Domain

• Appreciate the importance of using polite greetings in daily interactions.
• Show respect by using appropriate tones when greeting others.

Psychomotor Domain

• Use appropriate greetings to open a short oral interaction.
• Use polite expressions to close a short oral interaction.

Social Domain

• Participate in short paired greeting dialogues with classmates.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 2025 Revised 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Relevant State Unified Scheme of Work
• English Studies for Primary 1 Textbook
• The HeadTeacher Scheme of work

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Pictures of animals and things
• Letter, word and picture cards
• Exercise books and pencils
• Chart showing common greetings and responses
• Flashcards with greetings (e.g., “Good morning,” “Goodbye”)

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson is important because it equips pupils with essential social skills for polite communication. Learning appropriate greetings and responses helps them interact respectfully with others, fostering good manners and confidence. These foundational skills are crucial for effective communication in school and daily life.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils have basic knowledge of speaking and listening in English. They can recognise simple words and understand basic instructions.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Common Greetings

Opening Oral Interactions with Polite Greetings

Greetings are polite words we use when we meet people. They help us start a conversation in a friendly way.

Examples of opening greetings include:

1. Good morning: Used when you see someone in the morning.
2. Good afternoon: Used when you see someone in the afternoon.
3. Good evening: Used when you see someone in the evening.
4. Hello/Hi: Used at any time of the day to greet someone.

Suitable Responses to Greetings

It is important to respond politely when someone greets you.

Examples of responses include:

1. Good morning too: Response to “Good morning.”
2. Good afternoon too: Response to “Good afternoon.”
3. Good evening too: Response to “Good evening.”
4. Hello/Hi: Response to “Hello/Hi.”
5. How are you?: A common question after a greeting.
6. I am fine, thank you: A common response to “How are you?”

Closing Oral Interactions Politely

When you finish talking to someone, it is polite to say goodbye or use other closing expressions.

Examples of polite closing expressions include:

1. Goodbye: Used when leaving someone.
2. See you later: Used when you expect to meet again soon.
3. Thank you: Used to show appreciation.
4. Have a good day: A friendly closing remark.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Demonstration, Guided Practice, Question and Answer, Explanation, Role-play, Pair Work

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Activating Prior Knowledge

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils warmly and asks them how they greet their parents or friends when they meet them in the morning. The teacher encourages pupils to share their experiences.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to the teacher’s greeting and share ways they greet people they know.

Learning Point: Prior politeness knowledge

Step 2: Introduction to Greetings

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Demonstration

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains that greetings are polite words we use to start and end talking with people. The teacher shows picture cards of children greeting each other at different times of the day (morning, afternoon, evening) and demonstrates the greetings.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively and observe the picture cards and teacher’s demonstrations.

Learning Point: Meaning of greetings

Step 3: Opening Greetings

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Modelling/Repetition

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces “Good morning,” “Good afternoon,” and “Good evening” using word cards and explains when to use each. The teacher models the correct pronunciation and asks pupils to repeat after him/her.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils repeat the greetings after the teacher, focusing on pronunciation and tone.

Learning Point: Morning/afternoon greetings

Step 4: Responses to Opening Greetings

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Practice

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher demonstrates suitable responses like “Good morning too” or “I am fine, thank you” after asking “How are you?”. The teacher then asks individual pupils to greet him/her and responds, then encourages pupils to practice with a partner.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils practice greeting the teacher and responding to “How are you?” They then practice with a partner.

Learning Point: Responding to greetings

Step 5: Closing Polite Expressions

Time: 6 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Modelling

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces polite closing expressions such as “Goodbye,” “See you later,” and “Thank you.” The teacher explains when to use each and models their usage in short interactions.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and repeat the closing expressions after the teacher.

Learning Point: Polite closing expressions

Step 6: Paired Practice/Role-play

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Collaborative Learning

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils to form pairs and practice short oral interactions, opening with a greeting and closing with a polite expression. The teacher moves around to offer support and correct errors.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils engage in paired role-play, practicing opening and closing interactions politely.

Learning Point: Paired greeting practice

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:

1. How do you greet your teacher in the morning?
2. What do you say when you leave school in the afternoon?
3. If someone says “Good evening” to you, what is your polite response?
4. When do you say “Thank you”?

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Greeting usage assessment

Step 8: Note-Taking

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Writing

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils to copy the essential Board Summary notes on opening and closing oral interactions with polite greetings into their notebooks.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy the notes carefully into their notebooks.

Learning Point: Copying lesson notes

Step 9: Conclusion

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Reinforcement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher reminds pupils that using polite greetings makes them friendly and respectful. He/she encourages them to practice these greetings daily at home and in school.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and acknowledge the importance of polite interactions.

Learning Point: Polite interaction importance

Continuous Assessment/Further Study

Type: Homework

Instruction: Practice using polite greetings and closing expressions at home. Ask your parents or guardians to help you.

1. Greet your parents “Good morning” tomorrow.
2. Say “Good afternoon” to a neighbour.
3. Say “Goodbye” to someone when they leave.
4. Say “Thank you” when someone helps you.

Lesson Keywords

• Greetings – Polite words used when meeting or leaving people.
• Polite – Showing good manners and respect.
• Morning – The early part of the day, from sunrise to noon.
• Afternoon – The time from noon or lunchtime to evening.
• Evening – The part of the day between afternoon and night.
• Goodbye – A word used when leaving someone.
• Thank you – An expression of gratitude.

Differentiation

For weaker learners, provide more one-on-one practice with simple greetings like “Hello” and “Goodbye.” Use flashcards with pictures to aid memory. For faster learners, encourage them to create slightly longer dialogues or practice greetings in different imaginary scenarios (e.g., greeting a visitor, greeting a shopkeeper).

Suggested Lesson Videos

For further understanding, pupils can watch videos on common English greetings:

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Primary+1+English+greetings+and+responses

Teacher Guide for Using This Lesson Plan

Before the lesson, prepare visual aids such as charts displaying common greetings and their responses, along with flashcards. Begin by engaging pupils with familiar greetings to activate their prior knowledge. Model each greeting and response clearly, paying attention to tone and pronunciation, and have pupils repeat. Encourage extensive paired practice and role-play to build confidence in oral interaction. During Step 8, ensure pupils copy the Board Summary neatly into their notebooks. Constantly check for understanding through questions and observation. Provide additional support to pupils struggling with pronunciation or recall, while challenging faster learners with more complex scenarios. Emphasize the importance of politeness throughout the lesson.