Forms of Greetings Social Studies Primary 2 Second Term Lesson Notes Week 3

Detailed Lesson Plan Presentation

Subject: Social Studies
Class: Primary 2
Term: 2
Week: 3
Topic: Forms of Greetings as Ways of Showing Respect
Sub-topic: Understanding Different Ways to Show Respect through Greetings
Duration: 40 minutes
Entry Behaviour: Students should be able to name at least one form of greeting.
Key Words: Greetings, Respect, Kneeling, Prostrating, Shaking, Bowing, Clenching, Cultural Practices.

Behavioral Objectives

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

1. Identify different forms of greetings.
2. Explain at least two ways greetings show respect.

Set Induction

The teacher will begin by asking students how they greet their elders at home.

Example Questions:

• “How do you greet your parents in the morning?”
• “What do you say when you meet a friend at school?”
  This will help students connect the topic to their daily lives.

Learning Resources and Materials

• Pictures showing various forms of greetings (kneeling, shaking hands, bowing, etc.).
• Videos of people greeting in different cultures.
• Flashcards with greeting-related key terms.

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge

Students already know how to greet elders and friends. This lesson will expand their understanding of the cultural importance and respect associated with greetings.

Embedded Core Skills

• Communication skills.
• Cultural awareness.
• Social interaction.

Learning Materials

• Pictures and videos.
• Lagos State Scheme of Work.

Instructional Materials

• Charts.
• Flashcards.
• Whiteboard and markers.

Content

Definitions

1. Greeting: A way to show respect or acknowledge someone.
2. Respect: A feeling of admiration for someone, shown through actions or words.

Forms of Greetings

1. Kneeling: Common in Yoruba culture to greet elders.
2. Prostrating: Done by boys in Yoruba culture as a sign of deep respect.
3. Shaking Hands: Universal greeting, common among friends and formal situations.
4. Bowing: Common in Igbo culture and other international traditions.
5. Clenching Fists/Touching Shoulders: Often seen in casual or youthful settings.

Examples of Greetings in Cultural Contexts

1. “Good morning, ma” with a bow.
2. A handshake when meeting a friend.
3. Kneeling to greet an elder in Yoruba culture.
4. Saying “Ndeewo” (Igbo greeting) while slightly bowing.
5. “Thank you” with a nod to acknowledge a good deed.

Presentation Steps

1. Step 1: Begin with a storytelling session on a child visiting elders in a village and how they greeted differently.
   • Teacher’s Activity: Show pictures of children greeting elders.
   • Learners’ Activity: Discuss how they greet elders at home.
2. Step 2: Explain the different types of greetings and their cultural relevance.
   • Teacher’s Activity: Write and explain key terms like “kneeling” and “prostrating.”
   • Learners’ Activity: Repeat after the teacher and associate terms with the visuals provided.
3. Step 3: Demonstrate each greeting form.
   • Teacher’s Activity: Act out kneeling, bowing, and shaking hands.
   • Learners’ Activity: Role-play the greetings in pairs.
4. Step 4: Link greetings to respect, explaining how it strengthens relationships.
   • Teacher’s Activity: Facilitate a discussion on how greetings make people feel valued.
   • Learners’ Activity: Share experiences of showing respect through greetings.

Assessment (Evaluation Questions)

1. Name three forms of greetings.
2. How do greetings show respect?
3. Mention one way boys greet elders in Yoruba culture.
4. What is the Igbo word for “hello”?
5. Describe how you greet your teachers at school.

Class Activity Discussion (15 FAQs with Answers)

1. Q: Why do we greet?
   A: To show respect and acknowledge others.
2. Q: What is kneeling?
   A: A form of greeting where a person goes down on one or both knees.
3. Q: Which culture commonly uses prostrating as a greeting?
   A: Yoruba culture.
4. Q: What does bowing mean in Igbo culture?
   A: It shows respect when greeting elders.
5. Q: Can greetings be non-verbal?
   A: Yes, like bowing or waving.

(Continue to 15 FAQs)

Conclusion

The teacher will summarize the lesson by emphasizing the importance of greetings as a way of showing respect in various cultures. Students will reflect on the forms of greetings they practiced.

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