Learning Outcomes
By the end of this sub-strand, you should be able to:
- Find am is are
- Say hello
- Love right
Key Notes on 'to be'
What is 'to be'?
Definition
Am is are now. Good am shows respect, as kind words build bridges. Right tense saves time, as good as gold. Time is precious, so good talk saves effort like a fool and his money are soon parted.
Greeting Words
Verb Table
| Verb | Use | Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| am | I | I am fine. |
| is | He/She | He is good. |
| are | You/We | You are hello. |
Suggested Vocabulary: greet, good morning, good afternoon, hello, good evening, fine, how are you?
Practice Tips:
- Sing am
- Say fine
- Role play
Sample Activities
Game: “I am fine!”
Song: “You are hello!”
Video: Kids say “How are you?”
Watch: Peer says “I am Ana.”
Intro:
Say
“I am Tom. I am fine.”
Describe: “She is kind.”
Greet: “Good morning! How are you?”
Role-play:
Act
Ana: “Hello! I am Ana.”
Tom: “You are fine!”
Response Example: Sang, said, watched, introduced, greeted, acted. Time is precious.
Peer Feedback: “Good am!”
Revised: “I AM FINE!” as good as gold.
Why Use Right?
Importance
- Communication: Clear talk.
- Learning: Do self.
- Respect: Nice greet.
- Self-esteem: Feel proud.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Frequent Errors
- Wrong: “You is fine”
- Miss: No am
- Flat: No smile
Suggested Learning Experiences
- Play games/sing with am/is/are
- Watch greeting videos
- Observe peer introductions
- Introduce self
- Describe self/others
- Practise greetings: How are you? I am fine
- Role-play greetings/introductions
Interactive Activities
Fill the Verb
Drag verb:
Key Inquiry Question
How do we greet people in the morning/afternoon/evening?
Answer: Morning → “Good morning! How are you?”
Afternoon → “Good afternoon!”
Evening → “Good evening!”
Reply → “I am fine!” as good as gold.
In summary, right words show care.
Quick Quiz
Earn Badges!
Complete activities and quizzes to earn badges:
Core Competencies Developed
- Communication and collaboration: The learner’s ability to speak clearly and effectively is enhanced as they use the present tense realisations of the verb ‘to be’, am, is, are to greet and introduce themselves and others.
- Learning to Learn: The learner’s ability to acquire self-discipline is enhanced as they are motivated to learn and practise introducing themselves and others using the verb ‘to be’, am, is, are.
Values
- Respect: This is enhanced as the learner understands and appreciates the role of greetings in interaction.
Pertinent and Contemporary Issues
- Life Skills (Self-esteem): The learner’s self-esteem is nurtured as they greet and introduce themselves and others.