Welcome and Everyday Conversations

Lesson Plan: Welcome and Everyday Conversations

Grade Level: Grade 1

Subject: English

Duration: 2 Weeks (10 class periods, 40 minutes each)

Objectives:

By the end of the two weeks, students will be able to:

  1. Use basic greetings (e.g., "Hello," "Good morning") and farewells (e.g., "Goodbye," "See you").
  2. Respond to simple questions about themselves (e.g., "What is your name?" "How are you?").
  3. Use polite words like "please," "thank you," and "sorry" in context.
  4. Ask and answer questions about everyday activities (e.g., "What do you like?").
  5. Engage in short conversations with peers and teachers.
  6. Recognize and practice common phrases used at home and school.

Materials Needed:

  • Flashcards with greetings and phrases (e.g., "Hello," "Thank you")
  • Pictures of daily activities (e.g., eating, playing, sleeping)
  • Puppets or soft toys for role-play
  • Whiteboard/markers or blackboard/chalk
  • Audio of songs (e.g., "Hello Song," "Good Morning Song") or teacher-led singing
  • Worksheets with matching or drawing tasks
  • Name tags or stickers for students (optional)
  • Props like a toy phone or pretend food items

Week 1: Greetings and Introductions

Day 1: Saying Hello and Goodbye

Objective: Learn basic greetings and farewells.
Activities:

  1. Warm-Up (5 min): Sing "Hello, Hello, How Are You?" with actions (wave, smile).
  2. Direct Instruction (10 min):
    • Say: "We say 'Hello' or 'Hi' when we meet someone, and 'Goodbye' when we leave."
    • Model: Greet a puppet ("Hello, Teddy!") and say goodbye ("Goodbye, Teddy!").
    • Teach: "Good morning" (for morning), "Good night" (for bedtime).
  3. Activity (15 min): Greeting Circle
    • Students sit in a circle. Teacher greets each child: "Hello, [name]!" They reply: "Hello, teacher!"
    • End with: "Goodbye, everyone!" and wave.
  4. Game (5 min): Wave and Say
    • Teacher says "Hello" or "Goodbye." Students wave and repeat.
  5. Wrap-Up (5 min): Ask: "What do you say when you come to school?"
    Homework: Say "Hello" and "Goodbye" to family members and tell them tomorrow.

Day 2: What’s Your Name?

Objective: Introduce themselves and ask names.
Activities:

  1. Recap (5 min): Sing "Hello Song" and wave to peers.
  2. Direct Instruction (10 min):
    • Teach: "My name is [name]." and "What is your name?"
    • Model with a puppet: "Hello! My name is Teddy. What is your name?"
  3. Activity (15 min): Name Game
    • Students wear name tags. In pairs, they say: "Hello! My name is [name]. What is your name?"
    • Teacher helps shy students.
  4. Worksheet (5 min): Draw yourself and write your name (or trace if needed).
  5. Wrap-Up (5 min): Ask a few students: "What is your name?"
    Homework: Ask a family member: "What is your name?" and share their answer tomorrow.

Day 3: How Are You?

Objective: Ask and answer about feelings.
Activities:

  1. Warm-Up (5 min): Greet: "Good morning, everyone!" Students reply: "Good morning, teacher!"
  2. Direct Instruction (10 min):
    • Teach: "How are you?" and responses: "I am fine," "I am happy," "I am sad."
    • Show smiley/sad faces and model: "How are you? I am happy!"
  3. Activity (15 min): Feelings Circle
    • Pass a toy. Each child says: "Hello, my name is [name]. How are you?" Next child answers: "I am fine!"
  4. Game (5 min): Happy or Sad?
    • Teacher acts happy (smile) or sad (frown). Students say: "You are happy!" or "You are sad!"
  5. Wrap-Up (5 min): Ask: "How are you today?"
    Homework: Draw a happy face and write "I am happy."

Day 4: Please and Thank You

Objective: Use polite words in conversations.
Activities:

  1. Recap (5 min): Ask: "How are you?" Students reply with names and feelings.
  2. Direct Instruction (10 min):
    • Teach: "Please" (to ask) and "Thank you" (to thank).
    • Model: "Please give me the pencil." (Give it.) "Thank you!"
  3. Activity (15 min): Polite Shop
    • Set up a pretend shop with toys/food. Students say: "Please give me an apple." Seller gives it; buyer says: "Thank you!"
  4. Worksheet (5 min): Match "Please" and "Thank you" to pictures (e.g., asking for water, getting a book).
  5. Wrap-Up (5 min): Ask: "What do you say when someone helps you?"
    Homework: Say "Please" and "Thank you" at home and tell the class tomorrow.

Day 5: Sorry and Excuse Me

Objective: Use "sorry" and "excuse me" appropriately.
Activities:

  1. Warm-Up (5 min): Sing "Good Morning Song" and greet peers.
  2. Direct Instruction (10 min):
    • Teach: "Sorry" (for mistakes) and "Excuse me" (to get attention or pass).
    • Model: Bump a puppet and say: "Sorry!" Say: "Excuse me" to pass through.
  3. Activity (15 min): Role-Play
    • Students walk in a line. One says: "Excuse me" to pass. Another pretends to drop a pencil and says: "Sorry!"
  4. Game (5 min): Polite Words Bingo
    • Call out "Please," "Thank you," "Sorry," "Excuse me." Students mark on a card.
  5. Wrap-Up (5 min): Ask: "When do you say 'Sorry'?"
    Homework: Draw a picture of saying "Sorry" or "Excuse me."

Week 2: Everyday Conversations

Day 6: What Do You Like?

Objective: Talk about likes and preferences.
Activities:

  1. Recap (5 min): Review polite words with quick role-play (e.g., "Please pass the book").
  2. Direct Instruction (10 min):
    • Teach: "What do you like?" and "I like [food/toy]."
    • Model: "What do you like? I like mangoes."
  3. Activity (15 min): Likes Circle
    • Students say: "Hello, my name is [name]. I like [something]." (e.g., "I like playing.")
    • Show pictures (e.g., mango, ball) to help.
  4. Worksheet (5 min): Draw something you like and write "I like [item]."
  5. Wrap-Up (5 min): Ask: "What does your friend like?"
    Homework: Ask a family member: "What do you like?" and share tomorrow.

Day 7: What Are You Doing?

Objective: Describe simple actions.
Activities:

  1. Warm-Up (5 min): Greet: "Good morning! How are you?" Students reply.
  2. Direct Instruction (10 min):
    • Teach: "What are you doing?" and "I am [action]" (e.g., "I am eating," "I am playing").
    • Act out actions and model: "What are you doing? I am jumping."
  3. Activity (15 min): Action Game
    • Students mime actions (e.g., eating, sleeping). Peers ask: "What are you doing?" They answer: "I am [action]."
  4. Game (5 min): Guess the Action
    • Teacher mimes; students guess: "You are running!"
  5. Wrap-Up (5 min): Ask: "What are you doing now?" (e.g., "I am sitting.")
    Homework: Draw yourself doing something (e.g., "I am reading").

Day 8: At School Conversations

Objective: Use phrases common in school.
Activities:

  1. Recap (5 min): Review actions: "What are you doing?" Students mime and answer.
  2. Direct Instruction (10 min):
    • Teach school phrases: "May I come in?" "Yes, you may," "Can I drink water?" "Please wait."
    • Model: Knock and say: "May I come in?" Reply: "Yes, you may."
  3. Activity (15 min): Classroom Role-Play
    • Students pretend to enter class, ask: "May I come in?" or "Can I drink water?" Teacher/peers respond.
  4. Worksheet (5 min): Match phrases to pictures (e.g., "May I come in?" to a door).
  5. Wrap-Up (5 min): Ask: "What do you say to the teacher?"
    Homework: Practice "May I come in?" at home and tell the class.

Day 9: At Home Conversations

Objective: Use phrases common at home.
Activities:

  1. Warm-Up (5 min): Sing "Hello Song" and ask: "What are you doing?"
  2. Direct Instruction (10 min):
    • Teach home phrases: "I am hungry," "Can I have food?" "Good night, Mummy."
    • Model: "I am hungry. Can I have food? Thank you!"
  3. Activity (15 min): Home Role-Play
    • Use props (e.g., toy food). Students say: "I am hungry. Can I have food?" Partner says: "Yes, here you are."
  4. Game (5 min): Phone Call
    • Pretend to call a friend: "Hello! How are you? Good night!"
  5. Wrap-Up (5 min): Ask: "What do you say at bedtime?"
    Homework: Say "Good night" to family and draw a bed.

Day 10: Review and Conversation Practice

Objective: Consolidate greetings and everyday phrases.
Activities:

  1. Warm-Up (5 min): Sing "Goodbye Song" (e.g., "Goodbye, goodbye, see you again").
  2. Review (15 min): Conversation Chain
    • In a circle, each student greets the next: "Hello, [name]! How are you?" "I am fine. What do you like?" etc.
    • Include "Please," "Thank you," "Sorry."
  3. Activity (15 min): Mini Skit
    • In pairs, students act out a short talk (e.g., meeting at school: "Hello! May I come in? What are you doing?").
  4. Wrap-Up (5 min): Ask: "What did you learn to say?" Celebrate with a cheer.
    Homework: Write or draw 3 things you can say to a friend (e.g., "Hello," "Thank you").

Assessment:

  • Formative: Participation in songs, role-plays, and games; accuracy in worksheets and homework.
  • Summative: Day 10 skit (scored out of 6: 2 for greeting, 2 for question, 2 for response).
  • Observation: Confidence in using phrases and responding to peers.

Extensions:

  • Craft: Make a "Polite Words Chart" with drawings (e.g., "Thank you" with a gift).
  • Field Activity: Practice greetings with school staff (e.g., "Good morning, Didi!").
  • Story: Read a tale about friendship (e.g., "The Lion and the Mouse") and identify greetings.

Notes for Teachers:

  • Use simple, repetitive phrases and model clearly with gestures.
  • Incorporate Hindi if needed (e.g., "Namaste" alongside "Hello") for familiarity.
  • Encourage shy students with puppets or peer support.
  • Keep activities fun and short to maintain attention.

Videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=by1QAoRcc-U&list=PL0HMo9RIVkowrkFRF4SFE8OQ3VDlt-wwt

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufzOhCAVeyM&list=PLlqY1ajT56E5oQliam29ar_aGC54gaxia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_ysxZqQoXg&t=1165s