Meeting and Greeting · Interpersonal Communication
Social Protocols and Etiquette
Exploring the nuances of greeting different people based on age, status, and relationship. Students learn to navigate formal and informal speech registers.
Key Questions
- 1How does our choice of words change when speaking to an elder versus a friend?
- 2What do non-verbal cues tell us about respect in a different culture?
- 3How would you greet someone in a formal context to show maximum respect?
ACARA Content Descriptions
AC9L25C01AC9L25U03
Year: Year 5
Subject: Languages (LOTE)
Unit: Meeting and Greeting
Period: Interpersonal Communication
Suggested Methodologies
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