Meaning and Importance of Greetings | Edu Delight Tutors (2024)

Subject :

Social Studies

Topic :

Importance of food to our growth

Class :

Grade 2 / Basic 2

Primary 2

Term :

Second Term

Week :

Week 2

Instructional Materials :

• Lagos State Scheme of Work
• Online Resources
• Textbooks
• Workbooks
• Pictures
• Wall Charts

Previous Knowledge :

The pupils have been taught

Classifications Of Food

that was taught in their previous lesson

Behavioural Objectives : At the end of the lesson, the pupils should be able to

• Say the Meaning and Importance of Greetings
• Write out three forms of greetings
• Say why we must greet our elders and parents

Content :

The Meaning Of Greetings :Greetings is a way of showing accolades or respect to someone that is older than we are . It is a cultural way and religious instruction to give honour and respect to who so ever that is older than we are.

Forms of Greetings are

• kneeling

• prostrating

• shaking of hands

• clenching of fist

• taking a short bow

Greetings can also be a way of showing loyalty and respect

Respect means having regards for our elders. When we show respect to those who are older than us i.e. our parents, teachers, older ones at home, it shows that we are good children and they will love us at all times.

When we wake up in the morning, we must greet our parents and say ’good morning.’ Also, when we see our parents or elders carrying something, we must help them, it is a sign of respect.

Why must we greet our elders and parents

We must greet our elders and parents because of the following reasons

• It is the commandment of God with a promise that is attached to it

• It shows that we are well brought up

• It shows that we are disciplined

• It shows that we are well mannered

• If we respect elders and our parents , other people will respect us as well

Presentation

The topic is presented step by step

Step 1:

The class teacher revises the previous topics

Step 2.

He introduces the new topic

Step 3:

The class teacher allows the pupils to give their own examples and he corrects them when the needs arise

Evaluation :

• Mention three types of greetings
• What is greeting
• Write write three reasons why we must respect our elders and parents

Conclusion :

Summary: Teacher goes over the topic once again to enhance better understanding

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Assignment :

The importance of greeting