Lesson Plan: Greeting

Level: Beginner (A1)

Duration: 45 minutes

Main Aim: To enable students to greet others appropriately in various social situations.

Sub Aim: To introduce and practice basic vocabulary related to greetings.

Materials: Whiteboard and markers, flashcards with greetings, images representing

different situations, projector (optional)

Procedure:

1. Lead-In (5 minutes):

 Greet the students with a friendly "Hello!" and encourage them to respond.
 Write "Greetings" on the board and ask students if they know what it means.
 Elicit a few examples of greetings from the students (e.g., "Hello," "Hi," "Good
morning").

Check Understanding:

 Ask individual students to provide greetings.

 Write their responses on the board.

2. Warm-Up (7 minutes):

 Show images on the projector (or use printed images) depicting different social
situations (e.g., meeting a friend, entering a classroom, meeting a stranger).
 Ask students what greetings they would use in each situation.

Check Understanding:

 Discuss each situation as a class, encouraging students to share their ideas.

 Correct any misunderstandings or misconceptions.

3. Main Teaching (15 minutes):

  Introduce a set of common greetings and responses (e.g., "Hello," "Hi," "Good
morning," "How are you?" / "I'm fine," "Thank you").
 Write these phrases on the board and explain their meanings.
 Practice pronunciation and intonation.

Check Understanding:

 Ask individual students to repeat the greetings and responses.

 Correct any pronunciation errors.

4. Sub Teaching (10 minutes):

 Distribute flashcards with various greetings and responses to pairs or small

groups of students.
 Instruct students to take turns choosing a card, saying the greeting, and receiving
the appropriate response from their partner.

Check Understanding:

 Circulate around the class, listening to students as they practice.

 Provide feedback and correct any mistakes.

5. Practice (5 minutes):

 Create a dialogue with gaps for greetings (e.g., A: ______________. B: Good

evening!). You can write this on the board or prepare it in advance.
 Have students work in pairs to complete the dialogues using the greetings
they've learned.

Check Understanding:

 Ask a few pairs to perform their dialogues in front of the class.

 Correct any errors and provide praise for correct responses.

6. Homework (3 minutes):

 Assign a simple homework task, such as writing a short greeting dialogue and
practicing it with a family member or friend.

Check Understanding:
  Ask if students have any questions about the homework assignment.

7. Wrap-Up (5 minutes):

 Review the main greetings and responses learned during the lesson.
 Ask students to share one thing they learned today.

Check Understanding:

 Listen to students' contributions to ensure they have grasped the main concepts.