Sharing name, age, class and one interest in Oral Communication for Primary 1

Class: Primary 1
Term: Second Term
Week: 6
Age: 6 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: English Studies
Curriculum Theme: Listening and Speaking
Focal competence: Appropriately introducing self and others
Key competencies/values: Collaboration; Respect; Communication; Creativity and Innovation; ICT and Digital Competencies
Skills:

• Introducing self and others appropriately

Previous Lesson: Describing familiar objects by name, colour, size and shape
Topic: Introduction Of Self And Others
Subject Matter: Sharing name, age, class and one interest, class, one interest

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• State their name, age, and class.
• Mention one simple interest or favourite activity.
• Identify the key information needed to introduce someone else.

Affective Domain

• Listen politely when another person speaks.
• Show respect when introducing others.

Psychomotor Domain

• Introduce themselves clearly to others.
• Introduce another person using their name.

Social Domain

• Participate in pair and group activities for introductions.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

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

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Approved publisher-neutral text
• Letter, word and picture cards
• Exercise books and pencils
• Simple objects in the classroom
• Name tags (optional)

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson is important for developing basic communication skills in pupils. Learning to introduce oneself and others helps pupils build confidence, foster social connections, and participate effectively in classroom and community interactions. It lays a foundation for more complex oral communication.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils can speak simple English words and sentences and can identify some common objects and people around them.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Introduction Of Self And Others

How to Introduce Yourself

When you introduce yourself, you tell people about yourself. You can say:

1. Your name clearly.
2. Your age.
3. Your class.
4. One simple interest or favourite activity (e.g., “I like to play football,” “I like to draw”).

Example: “My name is Amina. I am six years old. I am in Primary 1. I like to sing.”

How to Introduce Another Person

When you introduce another person, you tell people who they are. You can say:

1. Their name clearly.

Example: “This is my friend, Emeka.”

Listening Politely

It is important to listen politely when another person speaks. This shows respect. When someone is talking, you should:

1. Look at the person.
2. Do not interrupt them.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

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

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Eliciting/Greeting

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and asks a few pupils to say their names. The teacher then tells them that today they will learn how to tell more about themselves and their friends.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils greet the teacher and say their names. They listen attentively.

Learning Point: Basic self-identification

Step 2: Teacher Models Self-Introduction

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Modelling

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher models how to introduce herself by clearly stating her name, age, class (as a teacher), and one interest. For example, “My name is Miss Ada. I am a teacher. I like to read books.” The teacher repeats this a few times.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen carefully and observe the teacher’s demonstration.

Learning Point: Teacher’s self-introduction

Step 3: Pupils Practice Self-Introduction

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Practice

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils to practice introducing themselves. The teacher asks individual pupils to say their name, age, class, and one interest. The teacher provides support and corrects pronunciation where necessary.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils take turns introducing themselves to the class or a partner.

Learning Point: Personal details sharing

Step 4: Teacher Models Introducing Others

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Demonstration

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher calls two pupils to the front and introduces one to the other, for example, “Class, this is John. John, this is Mary.” The teacher explains that we use their name to introduce someone.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe how the teacher introduces others.

Learning Point: Introducing a friend

Step 5: Pupils Practice Introducing Others

Time: 6 minutes

Teaching Skill: Pair Work/Guided Practice

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher pairs pupils up and instructs them to introduce their partner to another pair or to the class, using only their name. The teacher walks around to assist and ensure correct practice.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils practice introducing their partners in pairs.

Learning Point: Peer introduction practice

Step 6: Role-Play and Polite Listening

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Role-play/Observation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher organises short role-play scenarios where pupils introduce themselves and others, emphasising speaking clearly and listening politely. The teacher reminds them to look at the person speaking.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils participate in role-play, focusing on clear speech and polite listening.

Learning Point: Clear speech and listening

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. What is your name?
2. How old are you?
3. What class are you in?
4. How do you introduce your friend to someone?

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Self and other introduction

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 introducing self and others into their notebooks.

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

Learning Point: Recording key information

Step 9: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes

Teaching Skill: Reinforcement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher briefly reminds pupils that knowing how to introduce themselves and others politely is a good way to make new friends and communicate well.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and acknowledge the importance of the lesson.

Learning Point: Importance of introductions

Continuous Assessment/Further Study

Type: Homework

Instruction: Practice introducing yourself and others at home.

1. Introduce yourself to your parents or guardians.
2. Introduce one of your siblings or a family member to another family member.
3. Mention one thing you like to do at home.

Lesson Keywords

• Name – What someone is called.
• Age – How old someone is.
• Class – The group of pupils learning together.
• Interest – Something you like to do.
• Introduce – To tell people who someone is.
• Listen – To pay attention with your ears.

Differentiation

For weaker learners, the teacher will provide more one-on-one modelling and allow them to introduce only their name and age. Faster learners can be encouraged to introduce themselves with more details or ask simple questions when introducing others, such as “What is your name?”

Suggested Lesson Videos

For further understanding, search on YouTube for: Primary 1 self introduction English lesson

Teacher Guide for Using This Lesson Plan

Before the lesson, ensure you have any visual aids like name tags or simple picture cards ready. Begin by engaging pupils with a warm greeting and a quick round of name-sharing to set the stage. Model self-introduction clearly and slowly, repeating key phrases. Guide pupils through practice sessions, first individually, then in pairs, focusing on clarity and confidence. Emphasise the importance of listening politely by demonstrating and reminding pupils to make eye contact. During note-taking (Step 8), ensure pupils copy the Board Summary accurately. Provide constructive feedback during all practice activities and encourage all pupils to participate. Support weaker learners by simplifying the task, while challenging faster learners to expand on their introductions or ask follow-up questions.