Conversation and Talking… · B2 English Language

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B2.1.6.1.1 - Use appropriate greetings for special occasions

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Name at least three special occasions in Ghana that call for special greetings, such as birthdays, weddings, festivals and naming ceremonies.
Match the correct greeting to each special occasion and explain why that greeting is appropriate.
Demonstrate greeting someone on a special occasion using the correct words, tone and courteous manner.
Respond appropriately when they are greeted on a special occasion.
Identify the differences between daily greetings (good morning, good afternoon, good evening) and greetings for special occasions.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Oral Language (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Conversation and Talking about Oneself, Family, People, Places, Customs, Events, Social/ Cultural Values and Manners and other Themes (1.6)
Content standard: B2.1.6.1 - Use certain culturally acceptable language for communication Printed p.41 gives this standard as "Use certain culturally acceptable language for communication" and printed p.42 as "Explore using certain culturally acceptable language for communication". The p.41 wording is transcribed.
Indicator: B2.1.6.1.1 - Use appropriate greetings for special occasions
Suggested placement: Term 1, Week 4 (Week 4 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Source document note: The official curriculum document has a fault in this entry, so the curriculum text above is transcribed exactly as printed:

content standard text - p.41
Curriculum reference: English Language Curriculum (Basic 1-3), 2019, p. 41
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Revise daily greetings by having learners identify greeting times in the day: e.g. Morning-Good morning, Afternoon-Good afternoon, Evening-Good evening.
- Discuss special occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries and festivals.
- Discuss the correct greetings and responses on these occasions.
- Let learners take turns to demonstrate greetings for special occasions and also practise the appropriate responses.