Session 1 Plan Greetings Introductions Greetings & Introductions
Session 1 Plan • Newcomer Connections
20
Minutes
Objective
Students will learn and practice simple classroom greetings and introduce themselves to peers using key phrases and visuals.
Audience & Approach
Audience: 3rd Grade ELL Student (Individual)Approach: Role-play with visuals and guided reflection.
Why This Matters
Building rapport through greetings is the first step to helping newcomers feel welcome, develop friendships, and gain confidence in using English in social settings.
Materials Needed
Classroom Greeting Flashcards
Self-Introduction Worksheet
Emotion Visual Aids
Role-Play Scenario Cards
Prep (10 mins)
Print and cut out Classroom Greeting Flashcards.
Make copies of the Self-Introduction Worksheet.
Display Emotion Visual Aids clearly.
Select 2–3 simple meeting situations from Role-Play Cards.
Model greetings clearly: speak slowly and use gestures.
Step-by-Step Instructions
3m
Warm-Up Greeting
Welcome the student with a friendly smile and wave.
Show Emotion Visual Aids and ask: "How are you feeling today?"
Model saying, "I’m happy," or "I’m excited," pointing to the matching visual.
Encourage the student to respond using the visuals.
5m
Introduce Key Greetings
Present Classroom Greeting Flashcards one by one ("Hello," "Good morning," "How are you?").
Say each phrase slowly; have student repeat twice while pointing at the card.
Use gestures (handshake, wave) to show meaning.
Check comprehension: show a card and ask "What does this say?"
7m
Role-Play Practice
Practice meeting a classmate using a Role-Play Scenario Card .
Model one: meet by cubbies, greet, and introduce: "Hello, my name is ___."
Student picks a card and practices with teacher, switching roles.
Encourage use of Self-Introduction Worksheet to fill in name and favorite thing.
5m
Reflection and Feedback
Ask: "Which greeting did you like best?" and "How did you feel?" (Use Emotion Visual Aids).
Offer positive feedback on pronunciation and body language.
Set a Goal: "Tomorrow, let’s try greeting one friend independently." Session 1 Slides Greetings Introductions Session 1:
Greetings & Introductions
Newcomer Connections
Today's Goals
Learn and practice simple classroom greetings
Introduce yourself using key phrases
Teacher Notes (1 min)
Greet the student warmly. Explain: "Today we will learn classroom greetings and practice introducing ourselves."
Warm-Up Greeting
Smile and Wave
Let's say hello with a friendly wave!
How are you?
Use your emotion cards to show me how you feel today.
😊
"I'm happy!"
Teacher Notes (3 mins)
Model: "I'm happy" or "I'm excited" using Emotion Visual Aids. Encourage student response.
Key Greetings
Hello
Used any time of day!
Good Morning
Used when school starts.
How are you?
A friendly question.
Teacher Notes (5 mins)
Present flashcards. Have student repeat each phrase twice slowly. Use gestures to reinforce meaning.
Role-Play Practice
Let's Try It!
1 Pick a scenario card
2 Introduce yourself
3 Practice with a smile!
Practice Phrase:
"Hello!
Use your worksheet to help you.
Teacher Notes (7 mins)
Explain Role-Play Scenario Cards. Model one scenario first. Student picks a card and practices. Encourage eye contact.
Reflection & Goals
Think Back...
Which greeting did you like?
How did you feel today?
Tomorrow's Goal:
Greet one friend
Teacher Notes (5 mins)
Ask reflection questions. Use emotion visuals for support. Give positive feedback on body language.
Self Introduction Worksheet Document All About Me!
My Self-Introduction Worksheet
Name:
Date:
1 My name is...
2 Draw a picture of yourself smiling!
Show your happy face.
3 My favorite thing is...
4 Practice Your Introduction
"Hello, my name is __________ and I like __________."
Write it here and practice:
Emotion Visual Aids Activity How Are You Feeling?
Point to the face that shows your emotion today.
😊
Happy
😢
Sad
😃
Excited
😠
Angry
😲
Surprised
😬
Nervous
Teacher Support Guide
How to Use:
Show a face and say the word slowly: "This is happy ."
Have the student repeat the word while pointing.
Ask: "Which one shows sad ?"
Invite the student to pick their feeling at the end of each session.
Teacher Prompts:
"Point to the face that shows excited."
"How are you feeling now? Show me on the cards."
"Tell me: I am ____ (happy/sad/etc.)."
Role Play Scenario Cards Activity Role-Play Scenario Cards
Practice greetings and introductions in different places!
At the Cubbies
You see a new friend at the cubbies.
"Hello, my name is ________. What's your name?"
On the Playground
You see someone alone on the swings.
"Hi! Would you like to play with me?"
In Art Class
You sit next to a classmate.
"Hello! My name is ________. What's your favorite color?"
In the Hallway
You walk by a classmate.
"Good morning!" (and give a friendly wave)
At the Lunch Table
You sit down to eat.
"Hi, I'm ________. What did you bring for lunch?"
In Line for Recess
You stand in line.
"Hello! Do you want to be friends?"
How to Use These Cards
Student picks a card and reads the scenario (with support).
Practice the greeting and follow-up question.
Switch roles: teacher reads, student responds.
Encourage gestures (wave, smile) and eye contact.
Highlight clear speech and confident body language.
Repeat scenarios to build comfort.
Classroom Greeting Flashcards Activity Classroom Greeting Flashcards
Essential phrases for meeting friends
Hello!
Good Morning
How are you?
My name is...
Teacher Instructions:
Print on cardstock and cut along the lines. Use these cards for drill practice, role-play prompts, and visual support throughout all three sessions.
Session 2 Warm Up Document Session 2 Warm-Up
Daily Routine & Review
4 Minutes
1. Friendly Welcome
Greet the student with a big smile and wave: "Good morning, _________!"
Encourage the student to respond with a greeting.
2. Check-In with Emotions
Display Emotion Visual Aids and ask: "How are you feeling today?"
Model: "I am happy." Point to the matching face.
Invite the student to point and say their feeling out loud.
3. Review Key Greetings
Hold up 2–3 Greeting Flashcards (e.g., "Hello," "Good morning").
Have the student read each card and repeat each phrase twice.
4. Introduction & Question Practice
Teacher Models:
"Hello, my name is Ms. ________. What's your name?"
Student Responds:
"Hello, my name is ________."
Switch roles: the student asks you, and you answer.
Teacher Tip
Keep your speech slow and use gestures (point, wave) to support comprehension. Encourage the student with positive feedback: "Great question!" or "Nice clear voice!"
Session 2 Plan Asking Answering Questions Document Asking & Answering Questions
Session 2 Plan • Newcomer Connections
20
Minutes
Objective
Students will practice asking and answering simple questions (e.g., “What’s your name?” “What do you like?”) to carry on basic conversations and deepen peer connections.
Audience & Approach
Audience: 3rd Grade ELL Student (Individual)Approach: Modeling, guided practice, and role-play.
Why This Matters
Building on greetings, using questions and responses helps ELL newcomers engage in two-way interaction, boosting confidence and friendship skills.
Materials Needed
Classroom Greeting Flashcards
Self-Introduction Worksheet
Emotion Visual Aids
Role-Play Scenario Cards
Prep (10 mins)
Review all Session 1 materials.
Write question frames on board: "What's your name?" and "What do you like?"
Prepare to model clear intonation and gestures.
Plan to paraphrase student responses to support comprehension.
Instructional Steps
4m
Warm-Up & Review
Use the Session 2 Warm-Up to greet, check emotions, and review 2–3 key greetings.
Encourage clear pronunciation and positive body language.
5m
Introduce Key Questions
Show the two question frames.
Model asking and answering: "My name is Ms. ___. I like books."
Have the student repeat each question twice, using rising intonation.
Check comprehension: "What does this question ask?"
7m
Role-Play Practice
Practice greeting + follow-up question using Scenario Cards .
Model: pick a card, greet, ask "What's your favorite color?", and answer.
Student chooses a card and role-plays; alternate asking and answering.
Provide sentence starters and encourage eye contact.
4m
Reflection & Goal Setting
Ask: "Which question did you like asking best?" (Use Emotion Aids).
Offer positive feedback on clear voice and confidence.
Set a Goal: "Tomorrow, let’s use one question to start a conversation independently." Session 2 Slides Asking Answering Questions Presentation Session 2:
Asking & Answering
Newcomer Connections
Today's Goals
Practice asking simple questions
Answer questions to keep a conversation going
Teacher Notes (1 min)
Greet the student and introduce focus: "Today we will practice asking and answering simple questions to have conversations."
Warm-Up & Review
Greet with a smile and wave!
How are you feeling today?
Review: "Hello" & "Good Morning"
Practice Greet:
"Good morning!"
Teacher Notes (4 mins)
Use Warm-Up document. Check emotions with visuals. Review flashcards. Encourage clear pronunciation.
Key Questions
What's your name?
What do you like?
Teacher Notes (5 mins)
Model asking and answering yourself: "I like books." Have student repeat questions twice with rising intonation.
Role-Play Practice
Your Turn!
Pick a scenario card
Greet your friend
Ask a question!
Ask:
"What's your name?"
Ask:
"What do you like?"
Look at your partner's eyes!
Teacher Notes (7 mins)
Use Scenario Cards. Model one scenario. Alternate roles. Provide prompts as needed. Encourage eye contact.
Reflection & Goals
Think Back...
Which question was your favorite?
How did you feel today?
Tomorrow's Goal:
Ask one friend
Teacher Notes (4 mins)
Ask reflection questions. Use emotion visuals for support. Give positive feedback on clear voice.
Session 3 Plan Likes Dislikes Compliments Document Likes, Dislikes & Compliments
Session 3 Plan • Newcomer Connections
20
Minutes
Objective
Students will use likes/dislikes and give simple compliments to sustain conversations and strengthen peer bonds.
Audience & Approach
Audience: 3rd Grade ELL Student (Individual)Approach: Scaffolded modeling, guided practice, and role-play.
Why This Matters
Encouraging students to express preferences and give compliments fosters two-way interactions, deepens friendships, and supports social confidence for ELL newcomers.
Materials Needed
Greeting Flashcards
Emotion Visual Aids
Role-Play Scenario Cards
Likes & Dislikes Chart
Compliment Phrase Cards
Prep (10 mins)
Prepare or display the Likes & Dislikes Chart.
Print and cut out Compliment Phrase Cards.
Review greetings, questions, and scenario cards.
Plan to model expressing preferences and compliments clearly.
Prepare visual cues and sentence frames.
Instructional Steps
4m
Warm-Up & Review
Greet warmly and check emotions using Emotion Visual Aids .
Review: "Hello," "Good morning," "What’s your name?" by showing flashcards.
5m
Introduce Likes & Dislikes
Show Likes & Dislikes Chart .
Model: "I like pizza," "I don’t like spiders."
Student shares two likes and two dislikes; write them on the chart.
5m
Introduce Compliment Phrases
Show Compliment Phrase Cards (e.g., "Great drawing!").
Model each with proper intonation and a smile.
Student practices reading and saying each phrase aloud.
4m
Role-Play Combined Practice
Pick a Scenario Card .
Practice: Greet → Ask preference ("What do you like?") → Give compliment.
Model: "Hello! What do you like? ... I like your shirt!"
2m
Reflection & Next Steps
Ask: "Which phrase did you enjoy saying?" and "How did you feel?"
Set a Goal: "Tomorrow, let’s give one compliment to a classmate." Session 3 Slides Likes Dislikes Compliments Presentation Session 3:
Likes, Dislikes & Compliments
Newcomer Connections
Today's Goals
Express likes and dislikes
Practice giving simple compliments
Teacher Notes (1 min)
Greet the student warmly. Explain: "Today we will talk about likes and dislikes and learn how to give compliments to make friends."
Warm-Up & Review
Check Feelings
Point to your emotion card.
Greetings Review
"Hello!" & "Good morning!"
"Hello!
Teacher Notes (4 mins)
Check emotions. Review key greetings and questions with flashcards. Prompt repetition and clear pronunciation.
Likes & Dislikes
I like...
"I like pizza!"
I don't like...
"I don't like spiders!"
Teacher Notes (5 mins)
Use the Likes & Dislikes Chart. Model your own preferences. Invite the student to share two of each.
Compliment Phrases
"I like your backpack!"
"Great drawing!"
"Nice smile!"
Compliments make friends feel happy!
Teacher Notes (5 mins)
Show Compliment Phrase Cards. Model with a smile and clear intonation. Have student practice reading aloud.
Role-Play Practice
Conversation Steps:
1
Greet
"Hello! My name is..."
2
Ask
"What do you like?"
3
Compliment
"I like your shirt!"
Teacher Notes (4 mins)
Model the 3-step conversation. Have student practice with a scenario card, then switch roles.
Reflection & Goals
Think Back...
Favorite compliment?
How did you feel today?
Tomorrow's Goal:
Give one compliment
Teacher Notes (2 mins)
Reflection questions. Give positive feedback on friendly interaction. Encourage independent practice.
Likes Dislikes Chart Activity Likes & Dislikes Chart
Share what you love and what you don't!
Writing & Drawing Activity
Name:
I like...
Write or draw here
I don't like...
Write or draw here
Implementation Guide
Step-by-Step:
Model First: Write examples like "I like pizza" and "I don't like spiders."Student Input: Invite student to say one of each.Record & Draw: Add student responses to the chart. Encourage drawing to support meaning.Expand: Ask "Why?" to encourage longer sentences.
Teacher Prompts:
"What is one thing you like?"
"Where should we write that?" (point to column)
"Now tell me something you don't like."
"Great! Let's add that here."
Compliment Phrase Cards Activity Compliment Phrase Cards
Kind words to share with your friends!
"I like your backpack."
"I like your shoes."
"Great drawing!"
"You have a nice smile."
"Your hairstyle looks cool."
"Good job on your work!"
"You are a good friend."
"I like how you share."
"Nice choice of colors!"
"You make me laugh."
How to Use These Cards
Teacher Models: Read a card with a smile and eye contact to the student.
Student Practice: Student chooses a card and says it to the teacher.
Real-Life Challenge: Ask the student to use one card with a classmate today.
Prompt: "Who would you like to give this compliment to?"
