Greetings

Social Interactions

Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School, High School

Learning Objectives
  1. Understand the purpose and importance of greetings in communication
  2. Identify casual greetings used with friends and classmates
  3. Recognize warm greetings used to show care and excitement
  4. Use polite greetings when speaking to adults, teachers, or new people
  5. Learn professional greetings for more formal situations
  6. Practice appropriate ways to say goodbye in friendly and respectful ways
  7. Build confidence in starting and ending conversations through greetings

Kindergarten
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.1 – Participate in collaborative conversations
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.6 – Express ideas clearly using age-appropriate language
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.K.6 – Use words and phrases acquired through conversations

Grade 1
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.1 – Engage in collaborative conversations
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.4 – Describe people and interactions with relevant details
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.6 – Use vocabulary to express greetings and polite communication

Grade 2
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.1 – Participate in respectful conversations
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.4 – Tell or retell information using complete sentences
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.6 – Use acquired vocabulary to express social interactions

Grade 3
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.1 – Engage in respectful conversations and discussions
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.3 – Ask and answer questions to clarify understanding
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.6 – Use academic and interpersonal vocabulary

Grade 4
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.4.1 – Participate in collaborative discussions
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.4.4 – Present ideas with appropriate vocabulary and tone
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.6 – Use precise and respectful language in social contexts

Grade 5
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.5.1 – Engage in group discussions and build on others’ ideas
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.5.4 – Present information with clear organization and tone
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.6 – Use vocabulary to express social and emotional awareness

Grade 6
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.6.1 – Participate in collaborative discussions with peers
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.6.6 – Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.6 – Use vocabulary appropriate for audience, task, and purpose

Grade 7
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.1 – Engage effectively in discussions with peers and adults
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.6 – Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and formalities
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.7.6 – Use precise language for social, emotional, and academic expression

Grade 8
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.8.1 – Initiate and participate in collaborative discussions
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.8.6 – Adapt speech for formal and informal settings
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.8.6 – Use a range of vocabulary for effective and respectful communication

  • The student will identify at least three types of greetings (e.g., casual, polite, professional) and when to use them in 4 out of 5 sessions by [date].
  • The student will demonstrate appropriate greetings for different social situations (e.g., “Hi” to a friend, “Good morning” to a teacher) in 4 out of 5 role-play trials by [date].
  • The student will match greetings to specific scenarios using visual supports with 80% accuracy in 4 out of 5 activities by [date].
  • The student will respond to a greeting with a friendly or respectful phrase (e.g., “Nice to see you too!”) in 4 out of 5 structured interactions by [date].
  • The student will express why using greetings is important for showing kindness and connection in 3 out of 4 discussions by [date].
  • The student will role-play both greeting and goodbye exchanges across at least three different settings in 4 out of 5 trials by [date].

Related Companion Activity

Greetings