Phrases for Promises & Resolutions

1️⃣ Warm-up Activity (Engage Students)

📌 Game: "Truth or Promise?"

• Write common promise phrases on slips of paper (e.g., "I promise to help you," "I swear I will do it," "I give you my word").
• One student picks a slip, reads it, and acts it out while others guess the meaning.

2️⃣ Introduce the Concept (Explain Simply)

🔹 What is a Promise?

• A promise is when we say we will do something.
• Example: "I promise to finish my homework."

🔹 What is a Resolution?

• A resolution is a strong decision to do or not do something, often at the start of a year.
• Example: "I will exercise every day this year."

3️⃣ Common Phrases for Promises & Resolutions

🔹 For Making Promises:

• I promise to… (help you with your studies).
• I swear I will… (never lie to you).
• I give you my word that… (I won’t be late again).
• Trust me, I will… (take care of it).

🔹 For Making Resolutions:

• I am determined to… (wake up early).
• I have decided to… (eat healthy).
• My resolution is to… (be more organized).
• This year, I will… (learn a new skill).

4️⃣ Interactive Practice Activities

🎭 Role-Play: "Promise or Resolution?"

• Pair students and give them scenarios (e.g., “You broke a friend’s pen,” “You want to improve your grades”).
• One student makes a promise, and the other responds.

📝 Matching Activity

• Provide half-written promises and resolutions.
• Students complete them with logical endings.
  • Example: "I swear I will…" → "never forget your birthday."

🎤 Group Challenge: "New Year’s Resolutions"

• Each student shares a real or imaginary resolution.
• Peers ask, "Will you keep your resolution?"
• The student must respond using promise phrases.

5️⃣ Wrap-up & Reinforcement

💡 Reflection Questions:

• What is the difference between a promise and a resolution?
• Why is it important to keep promises?

🏆 Fun Homework:

• Write three personal promises and one resolution.
• Share them in the next class using learned phrases.