Mode of Greeting: Meaning and Modes of Greeting in Nigeria, Occasions for Greeting, Benefits of Greeting and Greeting Styles of Different Tribes in Nigeria | Primary 4 (Basic 4) Third Term Week 9 Cultural and Creative Arts

MODE OF GREETINGS: MEANING AND MODES OF GREETINGS IN NIGERIA, OCCASIONS FOR GREETING, BENEFITS OF GREETING AND GREETING STYLES OF DIFFERENT TRIBES IN NIGERIA

CULTURAL AND CREATIVE ARTS (CCA)

PRIMARY 4 – THIRD TERM – WEEK 9

THEME –  VALUES 

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TOPIC – MODE OF GREETING

LEARNING 

1. Introduction

2. Meaning and Modes of Greeting in Nigeria

3. Occasions for Greeting and Benefits of Greeting

4. Greeting Styles of Different Tribes in Nigeria

5. Weekly Assessment: Test Questions and Answers/Assignment

6. Summary

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

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

1. Explain the meaning of greeting.

2. Identify the different modes of greeting in Nigeria.

3. State the occasions when people greet one another.

4. Explain the benefits of greeting.

5. Demonstrate the greeting styles of the Yoruba, Igbo, and Hausa tribes.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

Pupils have previously learned about dance, drama, Nigerian culture, and traditional practices.

This lesson builds on that knowledge by teaching pupils the importance of greeting, the different modes of greeting in Nigeria, and the greeting styles of different Nigerian tribes.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

1. Charts showing people greeting one another

2. Pictures of Yoruba, Igbo, and Hausa greeting styles

3. Flashcards with greeting words (Good morning, Good afternoon, Good evening)

4. Short video clips or pictures of greetings (where available)

METHOD OF TEACHING

Choose a suitable and appropriate methods for the lessons.

Note – Irrespective of choosing methods of teaching, always introduce an activities that will arouse pupil’s interest or lead them to the lessons. 

REFERENCE MATERIALS

1. Scheme of Work

2. 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum

3. Course Book

4. All Relevant Material

5. Online Information

CONTENT OF THE LESSON

INTRODUCTION

Every day, we greet our parents, teachers, friends, neighbours, and visitors. Greeting is a sign of respect, love, and good manners. In Nigeria, people from different tribes have different ways of greeting. For example, some people shake hands, some kneel, while others prostrate before elders.

In this lesson, pupils will learn the meaning of greeting, the different modes of greeting in Nigeria, the occasions for greeting, the benefits of greeting, and the greeting styles of the Yoruba, Igbo, and Hausa tribes.

LESSON 1 – MEANING OF GREETING

Greeting is a polite way of showing respect, kindness, and friendliness when meeting or leaving someone.

Greeting is an important part of Nigerian culture and helps to promote love, peace, and good relationships.

MODES OF GREETING IN NIGERIA

People greet in different ways in Nigeria. Common modes of greeting include:

1. Saying “Good morning,” “Good afternoon,” or “Good evening.”

2. Shaking hands.

3. Smiling while greeting.

4. Waving the hand.

5. Bowing the head slightly.

6. Kneeling (mostly by girls in some cultures).

7. Prostrating (mostly by boys in some cultures).

OCCASIONS FOR GREETING

We greet people during:

1. In the morning.

2. In the afternoon.

3. In the evening.

4. When meeting someone.

5. When leaving someone.

6. During festivals and celebrations.

7. At school, church, mosque, or social gatherings.

8. When welcoming visitors.

LESSON 2 – BENEFITS OF GREETING

Greeting helps to:

1. Show respect.

2. Promote love and friendship.

3. Encourage peace and unity.

4. Show good manners.

5. Build good relationships.

6. Make people feel welcomed and appreciated.

7. Preserve Nigerian culture and traditions.

GREETING STYLES OF DIFFERENT TRIBES IN NIGERIA

1. Yoruba

• Boys may prostrate to greet elders.

• Girls may kneel to greet elders.

• Adults often shake hands with one another.

2. Igbo

• People usually greet with a handshake, a smile, and kind words.

• Younger people show respect when greeting elders.

3. Hausa

• People greet by saying “Sannu” (hello) or other polite greetings.

• Handshakes are common, and younger people show respect to elders.

IMPORTANCE OF RESPECT DURING GREETING

When greeting others, we should:

1. Be polite.

2. Smile.

3. Use respectful words.

4. Greet elders before younger people.

5. Listen when people respond to our greetings.

LESSON 3 – WEEKLY ASSESSMENT: TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS/ASSIGNMENT 

A. Multiple Choice Questions

1. Greeting is a way of showing _______.

A. respect

B. anger

C. pride

D. fear

2. Which of the following is a mode of greeting in Nigeria?

A. Fighting

B. Throwing stones

C. Shaking hands

D. Shouting

3. People usually greet one another when they _______.

A. sleep

B. meet

C. read

D. eat

4. Which tribe is known for boys prostrating to greet elders?

A. Tiv

B. Igbo

C. Hausa

D. Yoruba

5. Greeting helps to promote _______.

A. quarrels

B. peace and friendship

C. laziness

D. dishonesty

B. Fill in the Gaps

Complete the sentences using the words in the box: respect, kneel, handshake, morning, friendship

6. Greeting is a sign of _______.

7. We say “Good _______” before noon.

8. People often greet by giving a _______.

9. Yoruba girls usually _______ to greet elders.

10. Greeting promotes peace and _______.

C. True or False

11. Greeting is part of Nigerian culture. __________

12. We should greet elders politely. __________

13. Greeting encourages friendship. __________

14. Girls in Yoruba culture may prostrate to greet elders. __________

15. Greeting shows bad manners. __________

D. Match Column A with Column B.

Column A – Column B

16. Yoruba boys – A. Prostrate to greet elders

17. Yoruba girls – B. Shows respect

18. Igbo people – C. Shake hands

19. Greeting – D. Morning greeting

20. Good morning – E. Kneel to greet elders

ANSWER KEYS

1. A – Respect

2. C – Shaking hands

3. B – Meet

4. D – Yoruba

5. B – Peace and friendship

6. respect

7. morning

8. handshake

9. kneel

10. friendship

11. True

12. True

13. True

14. False

15. False

16. A – Prostrate to greet elders

17. E – Kneel to greet elders

18. C – Shake hands

19. B – Shows respect

20. D – Morning greeting

SUMMARY

In this lesson, pupils learned that greeting is a polite way of showing respect, kindness, and friendliness when meeting or leaving someone.

Pupils identified the different modes of greeting in Nigeria, such as saying “Good morning,” shaking hands, waving, smiling, kneeling, and prostrating, depending on the culture and situation.

Furthermore, pupils learned the occasions for greeting, including when meeting people, leaving people, welcoming visitors, attending school, religious gatherings, festivals, and celebrations.

Pupils also learned the benefits of greeting, such as promoting respect, peace, love, friendship, unity, and good manners.

Finally, pupils demonstrated the greeting styles of different Nigerian tribes, including prostrating by Yoruba boys, kneeling by Yoruba girls, handshaking by the Igbo, and the polite greetings commonly used by the Hausa, appreciating the importance of respecting Nigeria’s diverse cultures and traditions.

PRESENTATION

To deliver the lesson, the teacher adopts the following steps:

Step 1: Introduction – The teacher greets the pupils appropriately and asks them how they greet their parents, teachers, neighbours, and elders at home.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils respond by demonstrating or describing how they greet people in their homes and communities.

Step 2: Meaning of Greeting – The teacher explains the meaning of greeting and why it is important in everyday life.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils explain the meaning of greeting in their own words.

Step 3: Modes of Greeting in Nigeria – The teacher explains and demonstrates different modes of greeting, such as:

• Saying “Good morning,” “Good afternoon,” and “Good evening”

• Shaking hands

• Waving

• Smiling

• Kneeling

• Prostrating

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils practise the different modes of greeting.

Step 4: Occasions for Greeting and Benefits of Greeting – The teacher discusses when people greet one another and explains the benefits of greeting, such as showing respect, promoting peace, friendship, and good manners.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils mention different occasions for greeting and explain its benefits.

Step 5: Greeting Styles of Different Tribes in Nigeria – The teacher explains and demonstrates the greeting styles of the:

• Yoruba – Boys prostrate; girls kneel when greeting elders.

• Igbo – Handshake and polite verbal greetings.

• Hausa – Polite verbal greetings and handshakes.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils demonstrate the greeting styles of the different tribes.

Step 6: Group Activity – The teacher divides the class into four groups and assigns the following activities:

• Group 1: Explain the meaning of greeting.

• Group 2: Demonstrate different modes of greeting in Nigeria.

• Group 3: State the occasions and benefits of greeting.

• Group 4: Demonstrate the greeting styles of the Yoruba, Igbo, and Hausa tribes.

Each group presents its work to the class.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils discuss, demonstrate, and present their group activities.

Step 7: Lesson Summary – The teacher reviews the meaning of greeting, the modes of greeting in Nigeria, the occasions and benefits of greeting, and the greeting styles of different Nigerian tribes.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils answer oral questions and summarise the lesson.

Step 8: Evaluation – The teacher asks oral and written questions to assess pupils’ understanding of the lesson.

Pupils’ Activities: Pupils answer the evaluation questions and demonstrate appropriate greeting styles.

CONCLUSION

To conclude the lesson for the week, the teacher revises the entire lesson and links it to the following week’s lesson.

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LESSON EVALUATION 

Teacher asks pupils,

1. Explain the meaning of greeting.

2. Identify the different modes of greeting in Nigeria.

3. State five occasions for greeting.

4. Explain five benefits of greeting.

5. Demonstrate the greeting styles of the Yoruba, Igbo, and Hausa tribes.