You will learn
- Say their name and age clearly.
- Tell where they live or come from.
- Tell one thing they like.
- Greet others politely.
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Student lesson
- Say hello and your name.
- Tell your age and where you live.
- Say one thing you like.
- End with a friendly word.
Words to know
to tell someone who you are
to say hello
how many years old you are
kind and respectful
1. Discover: A new friend
Ama joins a new class. A girl smiles and says, “Hello! My name is Fatu. I am seven. I like to draw.” Ama says, “Hello, Fatu! My name is Ama.” Now they are friends.
Think: What did Fatu tell Ama about herself?
2. Understand: How to introduce yourself
Idea 1: Greet first
Start with a greeting: Hello, Good morning or Hi. Smile and look at the person.
Idea 2: Say who you are
Say: “My name is ___.” You can say your age: “I am ___ years old.” You can say where you live: “I live in ___.”
Idea 3: Share and finish
Tell one thing you like: “I like ___.” Finish politely: “Nice to meet you.”
3. Worked examples
Example 1 (I show you): Name
Fatu meets a teacher.
- Greet the teacher.
- Say your name.
Answer: Good morning. My name is Fatu.
Example 2 (We do it together): Facts
Add your age and where you live.
- Say your age.
- Say your town or village.
Answer: I am seven. I live in Freetown.
Example 3 (You try): A full introduction
Put all the parts together.
Show the steps and answer
- Greet.
- Name.
- Age or place.
- One thing you like.
- Friendly word.
Answer: Hello! My name is Fatu. I am seven. I like to draw. Nice to meet you.
Did you know?
People around the world greet each other in different ways, such as a handshake, a wave or a bow.
Why this matters
Introducing yourself helps you make friends and feel confident in new places.
4. Explore: Introduction circle
Practise introducing yourself in a circle.
- Stand or sit in a circle.
- Take turns to say hello and your name.
- Add one thing you like.
- Listen to each friend and say “Nice to meet you.”
Think about it: what did you notice?
Everyone was clear, polite and took a turn.
5. Practise
Say it in a sentence
Use these starters when you talk about the lesson. Say them out loud.
- Hello, my name is ___.
- I am ___ years old.
- I live in ___.
- I like ___.
Guided practice
Question 1. What do we say first?
A greeting such as hello.
Question 2. How do you say your name?
My name is ___.
Question 3. What can you say at the end?
Nice to meet you.
Independent practice
Level 1: Start
- Write a greeting word.
- Finish: My ___ is Ama.
- Finish: I am seven ___ old.
- Say one thing you like.
- What do you say at the end?
Level 2: Grow
- Say your name in a sentence.
- Say where you live.
- Greet a teacher in the morning.
Level 3: Stretch
- Introduce yourself in four sentences.
- What is rude when meeting someone?
- A new child stands alone. What can you say?
Answers are in the answer key below. Try first, then check.
6. Apply: English in everyday life
It is the first day of school. How do you introduce yourself to your teacher?
Show a sample answer
I smile and say, “Good morning. My name is Ama. I am six. Nice to meet you.”
Another one. Tell a friend how to introduce a new classmate.
Show a sample answer
Hello, this is Kofi. He is new. He likes football.
7. Common mistakes
Fix: Say it clearly in a middle voice.
Fix: Always start with hello.
8. Lesson summary and revision card
- I can greet someone.
- I can say my name and age.
- I can tell where I live.
- I can say one thing I like.
9. Check and master
Answer all 14 questions. You will see feedback after each one.
Your result appears here after you answer every question.
10. Key takeaways
- Greet first.
- Say your name.
- Share one or two facts.
- End politely.
11. Next lesson
Next lesson: Asking and answering questions. Keep going with the next idea in this course.
Exam practice
These questions are written in the style of common school and international primary assessments. Try them on your own, without looking back. Then check your answers in the marking guide. The marks are shown in brackets.
- Write a greeting. [1 mark]
- Say your name in a whole sentence. [2 marks]
- Name two facts you can tell about yourself. [2 marks]
- What can you say when you finish meeting someone? [1 mark]
- Put these in order: say your name, greet, say a friendly word. Explain why. [3 marks]
Total: 9 marks.
Marking guide and model answers
- hello, hi or good morning [1]
- My name is ___ [1]; correct sentence [1]
- Any two: age [1]; where I live [1]; something I like [1]
- Nice to meet you [1]
- greet [1]; say your name [1]; friendly word last, because it is how we end politely [1]
Score guide: 8 to 9 = secure. 6 to 7 = nearly there, revise the parts you missed. Under 6 = work through the lesson again with a grown-up.
Printable worksheet
- Write a greeting.
- My ___ is Kofi.
- I am six ___ old.
- I live in ___.
- I like ___.
- What do you say at the end?
- True or false: look at the person.
- Say hello to a friend.
- Write your name.
- Tell a friend two facts about you.
Homework
Introduce yourself to a family member as if you have just met. Use all four parts.
Answer key and marking scheme
| Question | Expected response | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Write a greeting. | hello | 1 |
| 2. My ___ is Kofi. | name | 1 |
| 3. I am six ___ old. | years | 1 |
| 4. I live in ___. | your town or village | 1 |
| 5. I like ___. | any thing you like | 1 |
| 6. What do you say at the end? | Nice to meet you. | 1 |
| 7. True or false: look at the person. | true | 1 |
| 8. Say hello to a friend. | Hello | 1 |
| 9. Write your name. | your name | 1 |
| 10. Tell a friend two facts about you. | two correct facts | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
Independent practice answers. Level 1: 1 hello; 2 name; 3 years; 4 for example: I like football; 5 Nice to meet you.. Level 2: 1 My name is ___.; 2 I live in ___.; 3 Good morning.. Level 3: 1 Hello. My name is ___. I am ___ years old. I like ___.; 2 looking away, not saying hello, or mumbling; 3 Hello! My name is ___. What is your name?.
Quiz answers: 1 B, 2 C, 3 A, 4 B, 5 C, 6 A, 7 B, 8 C, 9 A, 10 B, 11 C, 12 A, Challenge 1 B, Challenge 2 C.
Mastery and remediation
| Objective | Bronze (Developing) | Silver (Proficient) | Gold (Advanced) |
|---|---|---|---|
| O1 Say their name and age clearly | Shows this with help from an adult or a picture | Does this independently and explains how they know | Explains it clearly and uses it in a new situation |
| O2 Tell where they live or come from | Shows this with help from an adult or a picture | Does this independently and explains how they know | Explains it clearly and uses it in a new situation |
| O3 Tell one thing they like | Shows this with help from an adult or a picture | Does this independently and explains how they know | Explains it clearly and uses it in a new situation |
| O4 Greet others politely | Shows this with help from an adult or a picture | Does this independently and explains how they know | Explains it clearly and uses it in a new situation |
Courseversity badge thresholds (overall quiz score): Gold = 90–100%; Silver = 80–89.9%; Bronze = 70–79.9%. A badge is never a full record of progress.
If a learner struggles
- Find the misconception: Whispering your name. Say it clearly in a middle voice.
- Explain another way: use real objects, pictures or actions first, then words.
- Show a simpler example: Use sentence cards for greet, name and like, then say them in order.
- Guided practice: work through one example together and let the learner try the next one.
- Reassess: use the quiz again or the worksheet.
- Move on when the learner shows Silver-level evidence independently.
For parents and guardians
In this lesson your child learns to say hello, give their name and share a few simple facts. You do not need to be an expert to help.
- Role-play meeting new people.
- Practise greetings in your home language and in English.
- Encourage a smile and eye contact.
- Ask “how do you know?” after each answer, and listen.
- Praise effort, not only right answers. Mistakes are how we learn.
- Ten to fifteen minutes a day is better than one long session.
Teacher package
1–5. Objectives, prerequisites, materials, preparation, duration
Lesson objectives. Learners will: say their name and age clearly; tell where they live or come from; tell one thing they like; greet others politely.
Prerequisite knowledge. Speaking clearly.
Materials. Chart paper or board, pencils, picture or word cards, a reading book if available. Low-resource options: use chalk or charcoal on a board or wall, drawings in the sand, and objects from the classroom instead of printed materials.
Preparation. Write the key words and examples on the board or on cards before the lesson.
Suggested duration. 45–60 minutes. It can be split into two shorter sessions.
6–9. Teaching procedure, explanation notes, guided and independent activities
Introduction (5 min). Tell the story of Ama and Fatu.
Explanation (10 min). Teach the parts of an introduction with a chart.
Guided activity (10 min). Learners practise in pairs, then in a circle.
Independent activity (10 min). Learners complete the practice and introduce themselves.
Assessment and reflection (5 min). Ask each learner to say one thing they learned and how they know it.
Key questions. What did you say first? What did you tell us about yourself?
Teacher explanation notes. Move from the spoken word to pictures and then to print. Read aloud often, point to the words, and let learners hear and say before they read and write.
10–12. Differentiation, formative assessment, common misconceptions
Support. Use sentence frames written on the board. Extension. Introduce a classmate and say two facts about them.
Formative assessment. Listen to learners read and explain, ask “how do you know?”, and check the independent work.
Misconceptions. Whispering your name. Say it clearly in a middle voice.
13–15. Assessment questions, answer keys, marking scheme
Use the quiz, the 9-mark exam practice and the worksheet on this page. All answers and marking guides are in the answer sections above. Re-check every answer before use.
16–19. Remediation, enrichment, homework, teacher reflection
Remediation. Use sentence cards for greet, name and like, then say them in order. Enrichment. Introduce a classmate to the class. Homework. See above.
Teacher reflection. After teaching, record: which ideas learners understood; which misconceptions occurred; which activities worked; which learners need more practice; and what to improve next time.
Sources and standards
This lesson is based on the sources below, and no official endorsement is claimed. Reference starting points: Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts, Cambridge Primary and the IB Primary Years Programme. Where a standard code is named, it points to the official framework.
Official standards for this topic area. Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts (official site): Grade 1 » Speaking & Listening. These pages list the standards that cover this topic area; read them alongside the lesson.
Research used to shape this lesson. Common Core SL.1.1, SL.1.4 and SL.1.6 (conversations, describing people with relevant details, and complete sentences); Cambridge Primary English Stage 1 (speaking). These sources informed the lesson.