Mode of Greeting – Basic 5 Cultural & Creative Arts Lesson Note (Third Term)

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

1. Identify how to greet in different parts of Nigeria.
2. Explain the benefits of greeting.
3. List when and occasions to greet.

Key Words: 

• Greeting 
• Respect 
• Culture

Entry Behaviour: Pupils are familiar with basic greetings like “Good morning” and “Good afternoon.”

Learning Resources and Materials: 

• Pictures of people greeting in different cultures 
• Chart showing benefits of greeting 
• Flashcards with different greeting examples

Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge: Ask pupils how they greet their parents, teachers, and friends. Discuss the importance of these greetings.

Embedded Core Skills: 

• Communication 
• Social interaction 
• Cultural awareness

Learning Materials: 

• Lagos State Scheme of Work 
• Pictures and charts 
• Flashcards

Reference Books: 

• Lagos State Schemes of Work for Primary Schools 
• Cultural and Creative Arts textbooks

Instructional Materials: 

• Pictures 
• Charts 
• Flashcards

Content:

Modes of Greeting:

1. How to Greet in Different Parts of Nigeria:

• Yoruba: Men prostrate or kneel slightly, women kneel. 
• Igbo: Men shake hands or bow, women curtsy or kneel. 
• Hausa: Men place hand on chest, women also hand on chest, bow. 
• English: Handshake, “Good morning/afternoon.” 
• Tiv: Shake hands or hug.

2. Benefits of Greeting:

• Shows respect 
• Builds relationships 
• Promotes good manners 
• Creates a positive atmosphere

3. When and Occasions to Greet:

• Morning: “Good morning” 
• School: Greet teachers and classmates 
• Home: Greet family members 
• Events: Greet people at social or cultural events 
• Visits: Greet hosts during visits 
• Workplace: Greet colleagues and seniors 
• Religious places: Greet fellow worshippers

Understanding the Mode of Greeting

1. How to Greet in Different Parts of Nigeria
2. Yoruba:

• Men: Prostrate fully or kneel slightly. 🙇 
• Women: Kneel down. 
• Example: “E kaaro!” (Good morning)
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• 2. Igbo:
  • Men: Shake hands or bow slightly. 🤝 
  • Women: Curtsy or kneel slightly. 🤗 
  • Example: “Ndewo” (Good morning).
  • 
  • 3. Hausa:
    • Men: Bow slightly or place hand on chest. 🤲 
    • Women: Bow slightly or shake hands. 👋 
    • Example: “Ina kwana” (Good morning).
    • 
  • 4. Edo:
    • Men: Bow slightly or shake hands. 👋 
    • Example: “I bado” (Good morning).
    5. Tiv:
    • Men: Shake hands or hug. 🤝 
    • Example: “Tiv ngu u ikurbu” (Good morning).
    2. Benefits of Greeting
    3. Shows Respect:
    • Greeting elders and peers shows you respect them. 🙏
    2. Builds Relationships:
    • Greeting helps in making friends and building strong connections. 🤝
    3. Promotes Good Manners:
    • It shows you are well-trained and have good manners. 😊
    4. Creates a Positive Atmosphere:
    • A simple greeting can make someone’s day better. 🌞
    5. Encourages Communication:
    • Greetings open the way for conversations and understanding. 💬
    3. When and Where to Greet
    4. Morning:
    • Greet people in the morning to start the day well. 🌅 
    • Example: “Good morning!”
    2. At School:
    • Greet teachers and classmates when you arrive at school. 🏫 
    • Example: “Good morning, teacher!”
    3. At Home:
    • Greet family members when you wake up or come home. 🏠 
    • Example: “Good evening, Dad!”
    4. Events:
    • Greet people when you attend social or cultural events. 🎉 
    • Example: “Hello, everyone!”
    5. Visits:
    • Greet hosts when you visit someone’s home. 🏠 
    • Example: “Thank you for having me!”
    6. Workplace:
    • Greet colleagues and bosses to maintain a good work environment. 💼 
    • Example: “Good morning, sir!”
    7. Religious Places:
    • Greet fellow worshippers in places of worship. ⛪ 
    • Example: “Peace be with you!”