introducing myself

Project Duration

4 weeks (16 sessions, 1 session/week, approx. 45 minutes each)

Goals

• Students can introduce themselves and share basic personal info (name, age, country).
• Use the verb to be correctly.
• Foster inclusive participation and respect diversity.

Resources Needed

Flashcards, images, mirrors, name tags, drawing materials, audio recordings, peer support tools

Moment 1: Identification

• Circle discussion: "Tell us your name."
• Show pictures of different people and ask: "Who is this?"

10 min

Use visual aids and gestures to support understanding for all students.<br>Allow students to respond in the way they feel comfortable.

Moment 2: Recovery

• Students tell a partner their name and age.
• Use simple prompts like "My name is..." or "I am...".

10 min

Pair students thoughtfully, considering diverse needs.<br>Use peer support and repeat instructions visually.

Moment 3: Planning

• Create name tags with pictures or drawings.
• Plan a simple presentation activity.

15 min

Ensure activities are accessible; provide templates and support for students with special needs.

Moment 4: Approach

• Practice saying "Hello, my name is..."
• Use role-play with puppets or pictures.

10 min

Use visual cues, gestures, and peer modeling to make participation easier for all.

Moment 5: Comprehension and Production

• Students draw or paste photos and write simple sentences (e.g., "I am...").
• Practice aloud.

15 min

Offer sentence starters, visual supports, and alternative ways to express themselves.

Moment 6: Recognition

• Peer applause and positive feedback.
• Use a "show and tell" format.

10 min

Encourage inclusive praise, respect all responses, and foster a supportive environment.

Moment 7: Correction

• Highlight correct sentences.
• Use visual cues for corrections.
• Practice repeating statements.

10 min

Use peer support, individualized feedback, and celebrate progress.

Moment 8: Integration

• Display photos and names.
• Students practice introducing peers.

15 min

Use accessible display methods; include students' ideas and contributions.

Moment 9: Dissemination

• Students present or draw their introductions.
• Record videos or take photos.

15 min

Use multiple formats (visual, oral, digital) to include all students' expressions.

Moment 10: Considerations

• Group discussion: "What did we learn?"
• Students express their feelings.

10 min

Use visual support, sentence starters, and allow alternative expression methods.

Moment 11: Progress

• Organize a small "introductions" party or sharing session.
• Distribute certificates or ribbons.

15 min

Ensure celebrations are inclusive, accessible, and respectful of diversity.

Planning

Identification, Recovery, Planning

Prior knowledge assessment, visual aids, planning classroom displays

35 min

Visual supports, peer inclusion, flexible responses

Action

Approach, Comprehension & Production, Recognition, Correction

Role-plays, drawing, sharing, feedback

45 min

Differentiated activities, peer support, visual cues

Intervention

Integration, Dissemination, Considerations, Progress

Display, presentations, reflection, celebration

55 min

Multiple expression formats, accessible materials, inclusive praise