Ways to Say How You Are

Step 1: Warm-up (Engage Students)

• Activity: Ask, “How are you today?” and let students answer in their own words.
• Write on board: "I am fine" and ask, “Can we say it differently?”
• Encourage students to think of different ways.

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Step 2: Introduce New Phrases

Use visuals or emotions to explain:

1. Happy responses:
   • I’m great!
   • I’m fantastic!
   • I’m on top of the world!
2. Neutral responses:
   • I’m okay.
   • I’m doing fine.
   • Not too bad.
3. Sad/Tired responses:
   • I’m a bit tired.
   • I’m feeling down.
   • I’ve had better days.

Interactive Activity: Show emoji flashcards and ask, “How would you reply if you feel like this?”

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Step 3: Role-play Conversations

• Pair Activity: One student asks, “How are you?” and the other responds with a different phrase each time.
• Challenge: Students must answer differently every time.

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Step 4: Real-Life Situations

• Scenario-based practice:
  • Meeting a friend after a long time
  • Talking to a teacher
  • Answering a stranger politely
  • Expressing emotions genuinely

Activity: Give a situation and ask students to respond naturally.

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Step 5: Wrap-up and Fun Game

• Game: Pass the Ball – Play music, pass a ball. When the music stops, the student holding the ball answers, “How are you?” differently.
• Exit Ticket: Before leaving, every student must say “How are you?” differently at least once.