Note for teachers using this lesson plan
Before this lesson, prepare a list of all pupils’ names and have some name cards ready. The central idea for pupils is to understand that responding politely when their name is called shows respect and helps adults know they are listening. The observable action for successful learning will be pupils consistently repeating “Yes, Aunty” or “Yes, Sir” when their name is called during practice activities.
Class: Pre-School Level 3
Term: Third Term
Week: 1
Age: 4 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Personal Development
Curriculum Theme: Personal Development
Previous Lesson: Knowing My Name
Topic: Answering Your Name
Subject Matter: Proper ways of answering when your name is called.
Specific Objectives
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
Cognitive Domain
- Identify the correct way to answer when their name is called.
- Explain why it is important to answer politely.
Affective Domain
- Show willingness to use polite responses when called.
- Appreciate the importance of good manners.
Psychomotor Domain
- Practice saying “Yes, Aunty” or “Yes, Sir” clearly when their name is called.
- Demonstrate the correct posture and eye contact when responding.
Social Domain
- Participate in role-play demonstrating polite responses to adults.
- Interact respectfully with the teacher and peers during activities.
Reference Materials
- NAPPS National Unified Teaching Scheme for Pre-School Level 3.
- Early Childhood Care and Education resources on social habits.
Instructional Materials
- Charts showing children answering politely.
- Pictures of children interacting with adults.
- Pupil name cards or name tags.
Rationale for the Lesson
This lesson is crucial for 4-year-olds as it teaches fundamental social skills and respect. Learning to answer politely when called helps children develop good communication habits, shows respect for adults, and ensures they respond appropriately in various situations, contributing to their safety and social integration.Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge
Pupils can recognise their own names and the names of some classmates. They also know basic greetings like “Good morning, Aunty.”Lesson Content/Board Summary
Proper Ways of Answering When Your Name Is Called
It is important to answer when your name is called. When someone calls your name, it means they want to talk to you or give you something important. **Why we answer:**- It shows respect.
- It lets the person know you are listening.
- It helps adults know you are safe and present.
- “Yes, Aunty.” (for female teachers)
- “Yes, Sir.” (for male teachers)
- “Yes, Mummy.”
- “Yes, Daddy.”
- Do not ignore the person.
- Do not say “What?” or “Huh?”
- Do not shout.
Key Words
- Name – What people call you.
- Answer – To speak back when someone calls you.
- Polite – Showing good manners and respect.
- Respect – Showing that you care about someone and their feelings.
Answering My Name Rhyme
Tune: Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
Lyrics:
When my teacher calls my name,
I will play a happy game.
“Yes, Aunty!” I will say,
Every single school day.
With a smile and gentle voice,
“Yes, Aunty!” is my choice!
Actions: Clap hands, point to self, make a happy face, nod head, smile.
Watch and Practise
💡 Teacher Guide for Using This Board Summary
How to teach the content: Start by calling a few pupils’ names and observing their current responses. Then, explain why answering is important using simple language and relate it to their daily experiences (e.g., “If Mummy calls you for food, you need to answer so she knows you hear her”). Demonstrate the correct way to answer (“Yes, Aunty”) with a clear voice and eye contact. Contrast this with incorrect responses like ignoring or saying “What?”
What to show or demonstrate: Use the charts to show pictures of children answering politely. Physically demonstrate calling a pupil’s name and responding with “Yes, Aunty.” Use pupil name cards to call out names during practice.
How to use the rhyme/song: Introduce the “Answering My Name Rhyme” after explaining the concept. Sing it slowly first, demonstrating the actions. Repeat the rhyme several times, encouraging pupils to join in with the words and actions. Use it as a transition or energy break.
How to use the video: Introduce the video as a fun way to learn about good manners when called. Play the video. After watching, discuss the polite ways of answering shown in the video. Guide pupils to focus on “Yes, Aunty” or “Yes, Sir” as the primary response for the classroom, while acknowledging other polite forms like “Yes, I’m here!”
What to watch for: Observe if pupils are making eye contact, speaking clearly, and using the correct polite phrase. Correct gently if they use “What?” or ignore you. Encourage shy pupils to whisper their response initially.
Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques
Play-based Learning, Demonstration, Guided Practice, Songs and Rhymes, Role-play, Question and Answer, Repetition, Picture Talk.Instructional Procedures
Step 1: Introduction
Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Engagement/Recall
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and leads a short greeting song. The teacher then asks pupils, “What happens when someone calls your name?” and “How do you usually answer?”
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings and share their experiences of being called and how they answer.
Learning Point: Pupils recall their names and previous experiences of being called.
Step 2: Explanation and Demonstration
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Explanation/Modelling
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains why it is important to answer when one’s name is called (e.g., to show respect, to let the person know you are listening). The teacher then demonstrates the proper way to answer, saying “Yes, Aunty” or “Yes, Sir” clearly, with a smile and eye contact. The teacher also demonstrates an impolite way (e.g., ignoring, saying “What?”) and explains why it is not good.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively, observe the teacher’s demonstrations, and identify the polite and impolite ways of answering.
Learning Point: Pupils understand the importance of answering and recognise the polite way to respond.
Step 3: Guided Practice – “Call My Name”
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Guided Practice/Repetition
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher calls out individual pupils’ names one by one. For each pupil, the teacher guides them to say “Yes, Aunty” or “Yes, Sir.” The teacher provides immediate feedback and encourages clear speech and eye contact.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond by saying “Yes, Aunty” or “Yes, Sir” when their name is called, attempting to speak clearly and make eye contact.
Learning Point: Pupils practice the correct verbal response and body language.
Step 4: Rhyme Reinforcement
Time: 4 minutes
Teaching Skill: Songs and Rhymes/Reinforcement
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces the “Answering My Name Rhyme” and leads the pupils in singing it with actions. The teacher repeats the rhyme several times, encouraging pupils to join in and perform the actions.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the rhyme, sing along, and perform the actions, reinforcing the polite way to answer.
Learning Point: Pupils internalise the lesson through a fun and repetitive rhyme.
Step 5: Role-play/Game – “Who Am I Calling?”
Time: 5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Role-play/Application
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher holds up name cards (or points to individual pupils) and calls out names. Pupils whose names are called stand up and say “Yes, Aunty” or “Yes, Sir.” The teacher praises correct responses and gently corrects any mistakes.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils identify their names when called, stand up, and respond politely. They enjoy the interactive game.
Learning Point: Pupils apply their learning in a playful, interactive setting.
Step 6: Video Integration
Time: 3 minutes
Teaching Skill: Visual Learning/Discussion
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces the video, explaining that it will show more about good manners when called. After playing the video, the teacher asks questions about what they saw and reinforces the “Yes, Aunty” response.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils watch the video and participate in a short discussion about the polite ways of answering.
Learning Point: Pupils gain further visual understanding and reinforce the concept.
Step 7: Evaluation/Review
Time: 4–5 minutes
Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher checks pupils’ understanding through short questions and practical tasks.
- “How do you answer when I call your name, (Pupil’s Name)?” (Call several names individually).
- “What is a polite way to answer Mummy or Daddy?”
- “Show me how you would answer if I called your name.”
- “Why is it important to answer when your name is called?”
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond orally and demonstrate the required skill where appropriate.
Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.
Step 8: Conclusion
Time: 1 minute
Teaching Skill: Summarisation/Encouragement
Teacher’s Activity: The teacher praises the pupils for their participation and reminds them to always use polite responses when their names are called, whether at school or at home. The teacher ends the lesson with a positive affirmation.
Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the teacher’s summary and promise to practise good manners.
Learning Point: Pupils are encouraged to apply the learned behaviour in their daily lives.
Lesson Keywords
- Name – What people call you.
- Answer – To speak back when someone calls you.
- Polite – Showing good manners and respect.
- Respect – Showing that you care about someone and their feelings.
Differentiation
Support:- For pupils who are shy or struggling, provide more individual practice by calling their name softly and encouraging a whispered “Yes, Aunty” first.
- Use hand gestures (e.g., pointing to self) to prompt responses.
- Pair a struggling pupil with a more confident peer for practice during the game.
- Encourage confident pupils to role-play answering different family members (e.g., “Yes, Mummy,” “Yes, Daddy”).
- Ask pupils to identify situations where it’s important to answer quickly (e.g., when an adult needs help, or for safety).
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