Skill: Introducing Yourself

What's a Polite Way to Introduce Myself?

Today, we'll talk about how to politely introduce yourself to someone for the first time.

Grades: 4-5

Benchmark(s): 4-5.RS.2.1

Pretend you need to teach someone else how to introduce themselves politely.

What would you tell them to do or not to do?

• Look at the person.
• Use a friendly voice.
• Use words like "Hi, my name is..."
• Decide if you should wave, high five, or give a hug.
• When you leave, say "It was nice to meet you."

Step 1: Look at the person.

This is the polite thing to do.

The person needs to see your face so they can learn who you are.

Step 2: Use a friendly voice.

Why do you think this is important when you're meeting someone for the first time?

How would you feel if you met a new person with a grouchy voice?

Step 3: Use words like "Hi, my name is..."

If they just met you, they will want to know your name.

You can use other words, like, "Nice to meet you!"

Step 4: Decide if you should wave, high five, or give a hug.

For example, if you're meeting a relative, you might give them a hug.

Step 5: When you leave, say "It was nice to meet you."

This is the polite thing to do.

• Look at the person.
• Use a friendly voice.
• Use words like "Hi, my name is..."
• Decide if you should wave, high five, or give a hug.
• When you leave, say "It was nice to meet you."

During recess, Ruth sees a new student sitting outside by themselves.

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• Look at the person.
• Use a friendly voice.
• Use words like "Hi, my name is..."
• Decide if you should wave, high five, or give a hug.
• When you leave, say "It was nice to meet you."

Eli walks into the gym for his first basketball practice. He knows most of the students, but there are three who he hasn't met before.

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• Look at the person.
• Use a friendly voice.
• Use words like "Hi, my name is..."
• Decide if you should wave, high five, or give a hug.
• When you leave, say "It was nice to meet you."

Ian walks into his new school on the first day of school. The principal is standing in the hallway greeting students.

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• Look at the person.
• Use a friendly voice.
• Use words like "Hi, my name is..."
• Decide if you should wave, high five, or give a hug.
• When you leave, say "It was nice to meet you."

Amira is hanging out at the Boys & Girls Club. She sees two kids playing air hockey. When one of them leaves the table, Amira wants to ask if she can play against the kid who stayed at the table.

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• Look at the person.
• Use a friendly voice.
• Use words like "Hi, my name is..."
• Decide if you should wave, high five, or give a hug.
• When you leave, say "It was nice to meet you."

A new student, Joe, joins Haru’s class. The teacher introduces Joe to Haru’s class, and everyone tells Joe their names. Joe is assigned to sit next to Haru. When he sits down, Haru wants to introduce himself again because he figures that Joe hasn't memorized everyone's name yet.

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