Modes of Greeting – Basic 4 Cultural & Creative Arts Lesson Note (First Term)

What is Greeting?

Greeting is how we say “hello” and show respect to people when we meet them.

Different Ways to Greet

1. Verbal Greetings (Using Words)

• “Good morning”
• “Good afternoon”
• “Hello”
• “How are you?”

2. Physical Greetings (Using Body)

• Handshake
• Wave your hand
• Bow your head
• Hug (for family)

3. Cultural Greetings (Nigerian Ways)

• Yoruba: “E kaaro” (Good morning)
• Igbo: “Ndewo” (Hello)
• Hausa: “Sannu” (Hello)
• Prostrating (lying flat) for elders

EXERCISES

Exercise 1: Choose the Right Greeting

Circle the best greeting for each time:

1. At 7:00 AM: Good morning / Good night
2. At 2:00 PM: Good morning / Good afternoon
3. At 8:00 PM: Good evening / Good morning

Exercise 2: Match the Greetings

Draw lines to match:

• Handshake → Nigerian Hausa greeting
• “Ndewo” → Physical greeting
• “Sannu” → Nigerian Igbo greeting

Exercise 3: Fill in the Blanks

1. We ________ to show respect to people
2. “E kaaro” is a ________ greeting
3. Waving your hand is a ________ greeting

Exercise 4: Practice Time!

With your classmate, practice greeting:

1. Your teacher in the morning
2. Your friend at break time
3. An elder in your community
4. Your parent when you get home

Exercise 5: True or False

1. We should greet our elders ____
2. “Good night” is for morning time ____
3. Handshake is a physical greeting ____

Remember: Always greet people with a smile and respect!