1. INTRODUCING YOURSELF WHEN, WHY, HOW…

2. CHAMP S : DISCUSSION C Conversation Yes. Stay on topic, it’s okay to respond without raising hand. H Help Ask teacher A Activity Discussion M Movement None P Participation Head up, contributing ideas.

3. WHY DO YOU NEED TO INTRODUCE YOURSELF? Tell someone your name Let someone know what you do Meet new people Make a first impression Let people know your intentions

4. WHAT MIGHT HAPPEN IF A PERSON DOES NOT INTRODUCE THEMSELVES IN AN APPROPRIATE MANNER? Not get a job Miss an opportunity Make a bad/wrong first impression Get in a fight Be judged or quickly stereotyped Not get the information you need

5. WHEN AND WHERE MIGHT YOU NEED TO INTRODUCE YOURSELF? Picking up a job application Meeting your girl/boyfriend’s family and/or friends Probation officer Judge- Court Teacher – First day of school Principal On the street At a party First day on the job, coworkers. Just about EVERYWHERE

6. HOW TO PROPERLY INTRODUCE YOURSELF What do you think is the appropriate way to introduce yourself? Is there a difference between introducing yourself to a peer versus an adult? Let’s watch a quick video on how to properly introduce yourself: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ug_mM46577w

7. LET’S REVIEW THE STEPS: 1.Choose the right time & place. 2.Be confident and secure 3.Make eye contact, SMILE, approach 4.Greet person & tell them your name. “Hi, my is ____________________” 5.If appropriate, give firm handshake 6.Ask for the other person’s name 7.Repeat their name, “It’s nice to meet you Mrs. _________” 8.Tell something about yourself or ask a question - something to help start a conversation. 9.After you’ve met someone, it is important to say, “It was nice to meet you, _______.”

8. BEFORE WE PRACTICE INTRODUCING OURSELVES, LET’S UNDERSTAND THE IMPORTANCE OF SHAKING HANDS Where did handshaking originate from? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYCCec0FHZc&feature=related What were some of the reasons shown in the video that people shake hands? make peace help someone congratulate someone seal a deal say hello say goodbye offer condolences Remember, everything about you introduce yourself matters! It’s true, you never get a second chance to make a first impression.

9. INTERVIEW PEER I will partner you with someone When I tell you, you may turn to interview your partner. Properly introduce yourself with a SMILE Shake hands (if you are comfortable) Decide who will be answering/asking questions first Be sure to spell your peer’s name correctly. Be prepared to introduce your partner to the class ** Teacher- pass out Peer Interview form (if time)- this may take 2 days

10. CHAMP S : PEER INTERVIEW C Conversation Yes, quietly Only with partner Only regarding interview questions H Help Raise hand, wait for teacher If I’m not available, move on to the next question and I will be there as soon as possible. A Activity Complete interview M Movement Stay in your seat, ask if you need to get up P Participation Follow instructions Respectfully interview peer Show interest Give appropriate responses

11. INTRODUCE PEER TO CLASS Sentence Frame My name is ____________________. I interviewed ______________________. Two things I would like to share about ________________ are ____________________ and _____________________.

12. CHAMPS: INTRODUCING PEER C Conversation Only person who is introducing their partner H Help Raise hand, wait for teacher You should be listening, A Activity Introducing peer or actively listening M Movement None P Participation Follow instructions Respectfully listen Show interest Give appropriate responses