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Session 35:  Self Introduction

Tittle

“All About Me – A Journey into Myself”

Objective 

  • Help students introduce themselves using basic self-description sentences.

  • Build confidence in speaking through interactive activities.

  • Enhance writing skills by practicing sentence formation.

  • Encourage creativity through drawing and personal expression in the "Myself Booklet."

  • Foster peer interaction and collaboration through group and pair activities.

Topic 

"Myself" 

Methodology 

"Talk,

    Create,
  • Intractive Share"

    teaching
  • Activity based teaching

Materials 

  1. A4 sheets (for booklets and notebook writing)

  2. Crayons, sketch pens, and markers

  3. Stickers (smiling face, stars, hearts, etc.)

  4. Pencils, erasers, and sharpeners

  5. Chart paper for "Myself Booklet" cover page

  6. Format chart for the "Talk, Touch, and Write" activity

  7. Sample booklet (for demonstration)

  8. Printed stickers (optional)

  9. Stapler (to bind the booklet)

  10. Board and markers for writing sentences

Session Duration

90 Minutes

Introduction Activity 

(5 minutes)

“Circle of Greetings”  (
5 min ) 

Steps:

Steps:

    • Form a Circle:

  • Ask all students to stand in a circle.


    • Begin by saying, "I’m happy to see you all!" and introduce yourself using simple sentences:
      "My name is ______. I am ______ years old. I like ______."

    Main Activity

    (50

    minutes)

    “Talk, Touch, and Write – Myself”
                    (20 25 min minutes) 

    Steps:

    Steps:

      • Prepare a Format Chart :

    1. My name is ___________.

    2. I am ___________ years old.

    3. I live in ___________.

    4. My favourite colour is ___________.

    5. I like to ___________.

      • Read Together:
        Begin by reading the format aloud with the whole class 2–3 times.

      • Student Participation One by One:

    • Call each student one by one to the front.

    • Help them say each sentence by pointing to the blanks.

    • If needed, prompt them gently or let them repeat after you.

    • After each student completes, give a clap or cheer to encourage.

    • Now ask the whole class to open their notebooks.

    • Instruct them to copy the same format and fill in their own details.

     “Myself Booklet”  ( 4030 minminutes ) 

    Step-by-Step Instructions:

    Step 1: Introduce the Activity 

    • Show a sample booklet and explain:
      “We are going to make a small book about YOU! It’s called ‘Myself Booklet’.”

    • Write the 5-page plan on the board.

    Step 2: Fold and Make the Booklet 

    • Give each student 2 A4 sheets.

    • Help them fold and staple in the middle to make a small booklet.

    Booklet Pages – With Stickers & Writing

    Page 1: Cover Page – “Myself Book”

    Sticker/Icon: Smiling face or star
    Task:

    • Write: “Myself Book”

    • Draw their face or 

    • Write: By: _______

    Page 2: My Basic Info

    Sticker/Icon: Name tag
    Sentences to Write:

    • My name is ___________.

    • I am ___________ years old.

    • I live in ___________.
      Draw: A house 

    Page 3: My Favourites

    Sticker/Icon: Heart or rainbow
    Sentences to Write:

    • My favourite colour is ___________.

    • My favourite food is ___________.

    • My favourite animal is ___________.
      Draw: Any one favourite thing

    Page 4: My Hobbies

    Sticker/Icon: Paintbrush, book, or football
    Sentences to Write:

    • I like to ___________.

    • I love ___________.
      Draw: Picture of their hobby (e.g., drawing, dancing, playing)

    Page 5: My Family

    Sticker/Icon: House with heart
    Sentences to Write:

    • I live with my ___________.

    • I have _____ brothers/sisters.
      Draw: Family picture

    Step 3: Colour and Decorate 

    • Allow students to colour and decorate each page.

    • Provide cute stickers (or draw smileys, stars, animals) if available.

    Step 4: Sharing 

    • Students can come up and read one or two pages to the class.

    • Or pair them up to share with a friend.

    Step 5: Display 

    • You can pin some on the board under “All About Us”

    Follow up task

    (15 minutes) 

                      “Myself Interview” 


    “Myself Interview” ( 20 min ) 

    Instructions for Students:

    Students:

      • Pair up with a classmate (or sibling/parent if done at home).

      • Ask them the following questions and write their answers in your notebook:

      1. What is your name?

      2. How old are you?

      3. Where do you live?

      4. What is your favourite food?

      5. What do you like to do?

    1. Then switch roles – let them ask you and write your answers.

    Notebook Format Example:

    1. My Friend’s Name: Ayaan
    2. He is: 8 years old
    3. He lives in: Kochi
    4. His favourite food is: Dosa
    5. He likes to: play cricket

    Teacher Tip:

    Teacher Tip:
    Next day, pick a few students to come up and introduce their partner to the class


    Expected Learning Outcome 

    Knowledge-Based:

    • Learn to form simple self-introduction sentences.

    • Understand basic sentence structure and vocabulary related to self-description.

    Skill-Based:

    • Improve speaking and writing through guided self-expression.

    • Build confidence in sharing personal information with others.

    • Develop creativity by drawing and decorating the “Myself Booklet.”

    • Strengthen social and communication skills through pair and group activities.

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