Learning Outcomes
By the end of this sub-strand, you should be able to:
- Find a-h
- Say sounds
- Use hello
- Love greet
Key Notes on Greetings
What are Greetings?
Definition
Say hello. Good greet shows unity, as kind words build bridges. Right sound saves time, as good as gold. Time is precious, so good talk saves effort like a fool and his money are soon parted.
Greeting Sounds
Letter-Sound Table
| Letter | Sound | Word |
|---|---|---|
| a | /a:/ | are |
| b | /b/ | bye |
| c | /k/ | come |
| d | /d/ | day |
| e | /e/ | evening |
| f | /f/ | fine |
| g | /g/ | good |
| h | /h/ | hello |
Suggested Vocabulary: greet, good morning, good afternoon, hello, good evening, fine, how are you?
Practice Tips:
- Hear h in hello
- Say fine loud
- Wave hand
Sample Activities
Listen: “Hello! Good morning!”
Pick: h → hello, g → good
Turn: “How are you?”
Picture: Two kids wave
Greeting:
Say
“Good afternoon!”
Gesture:
Do
Wave → hello
Smile → fine
Video: Friends fist bump
Response Example: Heard, said, waved, smiled, bumped. Time is precious.
Peer Feedback: “Nice hello!”
Revised: “HELLO!” as good as gold.
Why Greet?
Importance
- Learning: Use outside.
- Unity: Work together.
- Respect: Wait turn.
- Self-esteem: Feel good.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Frequent Errors
- Flat: “hello” no smile
- Skip: No wave
- Wrong: “good night” morning
Suggested Learning Experiences
- Listen to oral text with a-h sounds
- Take turns pronouncing sounds
- Match sounds with letters
- Talk about greeting pictures/photos
- Watch greeting videos
- Use eye contact, gestures, expressions
- Practise greetings: shake, pat, fist bump, wave
Interactive Activities
Match the Sound
Drag word to sound:
Key Inquiry Questions
1. Why do we greet people?
2. How do we greet people at different times of the day?
Answer 1: Show love, be kind. as good as gold.
Answer 2: Morning → good morning, Evening → good evening.
In summary, greetings bring joy.
Quick Quiz
Earn Badges!
Complete activities and quizzes to earn badges:
Core Competencies Developed
- Learning to learn: The learner’s ability to recreate learning experiences outside the class is enhanced as they use the vocabulary learnt to greet people at different times of the day.
Values
- Unity: This is developed as the learner works jointly with peers to talk about pictures/photos of people greeting one another.
- Respect: This is developed as the learner practises patience with each other during turn taking as they greet.
Pertinent and Contemporary Issues
- Life Skills (Self-esteem): The learner’s self-esteem is nurtured as they practise different types of greetings.