Chapter 2: Greetings

English • Class 1

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Chapter Analysis

Beginner10 pages • English

Quick Summary

The chapter 'Greetings' is focused on teaching children different ways to greet people throughout the day using English phrases like 'Good morning', 'Good afternoon', and 'Good night'. It encourages the learning of common English greetings and helps children relate these phrases to different times and contexts. Additionally, the chapter includes exercises to practice these greetings and introduces associated words and actions to enrich vocabulary.

Key Topics

  • Greetings for different times of day
  • Use of the phrases 'Good morning', 'Good afternoon', 'Good night'
  • Learning action-oriented words in context
  • Connecting greetings with cultural context
  • Interaction through dialogues and exercises
  • Understanding and matching words with pictures

Learning Objectives

  • Learn basic greetings for different times of day in English.
  • Recognize and use contextually appropriate greetings.
  • Understand and practice action-oriented vocabulary related to common greetings.
  • Enhance comprehension through matching exercises and picture recognition.
  • Develop communication skills through practice dialogues and rhymes.

Questions in Chapter

How many children are there in the picture?

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What games are they playing?

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Which is your favourite game?

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Some children in the picture are not playing games. What are they doing?

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Who are there in your family?

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How do you help each other?

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What are the names of your grandparents (both paternal and maternal)?

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Which bird do you see around your house?

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If you were the baby sparrow, where would you go flying?

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What do you think the baby sparrows saw from the sky?

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Additional Practice Questions

What should you say when you meet someone for the first time?

easy

Answer: You should say 'Hello' or 'Nice to meet you'.

What is a suitable greeting to use when you see someone in the morning?

easy

Answer: You should say 'Good morning'.

Why is it important to know how to greet someone properly?

medium

Answer: Proper greetings help show respect and build rapport with others.

Can you name other greetings besides 'Hello'? Provide at least two examples.

easy

Answer: Other greetings include 'Hi' and 'Howdy'.

What greeting would you use at night before going to bed?

easy

Answer: You would say 'Good night'.

Explain why different times of the day have different greetings.

medium

Answer: Different greetings correspond to different times of the day to acknowledge the passing of time and to personalize the interaction based on the specific time.

What greeting would you use in a formal setting?

medium

Answer: In a formal setting, it's appropriate to say 'Good morning/afternoon/evening' or 'Hello'.

What should you say when leaving a group of people?

easy

Answer: You should say 'Goodbye' or 'See you later'.

Why might it be useful to learn greetings in another language?

medium

Answer: Learning greetings in another language fosters cross-cultural understanding and can make communication smoother with speakers of that language.

How would you greet someone in the afternoon?

easy

Answer: You would say 'Good afternoon'.