This lesson focuses on understanding and discussing family relationships through the concept of a family tree. Students will learn vocabulary related to family members, practice using possessive forms, and engage in conversations about their families. The lesson aims to help students describe their family structure and relationships effectively.
Grammar Focus:
Possessive Nouns:
- Example: "This is my father's brother." (uncle)
- Example: "Her mother's sister is my aunt."
Simple Present Tense for Descriptions:
- Example: "I have one sister and two brothers."
- Example: "My grandparents live in another city."
Using "there is" and "there are":
- Example: "There are five people in my family."
- Example: "There is a picture of my family on the wall."
Questions about family relationships:
- Example: "Who is your cousin?"
- Example: "What does your sister do?"
Vocabulary:
- Family – A group of people related by blood or marriage.
- Parents – Mother and father.
- Siblings – Brothers and sisters.
- Grandparents – The parents of one's parents.
- Aunt – The sister of one's parent.
- Uncle – The brother of one's parent.
- Cousin – A child of one's aunt or uncle.
- Niece – A daughter of one's brother or sister.
- Nephew – A son of one's brother or sister.
- Spouse – A husband or wife.
- In-laws – Relatives by marriage.
- Family tree – A diagram showing the relationships between family members.
Useful Expressions:
- "I come from a big family."
- "My parents have three children."
- "My sister is younger than me."
- "My grandmother is 75 years old."
- "I have two cousins who live nearby."
- "What does your uncle do for a living?"
- "My aunt is married to my uncle."
- "We have family gatherings every summer."
- "Do you have any siblings?"
- "Who is the oldest person in your family?"
Sentences:
- I have one sister and one brother.
- My father's name is John, and my mother's name is Sarah.
- My grandparents live in another city.
- I have two uncles and one aunt.
- My cousin is my best friend.
- There are four people in my immediate family.
- My niece is just a year old.
- My family tree includes many relatives.
- My parents are celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary.
- I have a nephew who loves to play soccer.
Questions and Answers:
Q1: How many siblings do you have?
A1: I have one sister and two brothers.
Q2: Who is the oldest person in your family?
A2: My grandfather is the oldest; he is 80 years old.
Q3: Do you have any cousins?
A3: Yes, I have three cousins. They are all younger than me.
Q4: What does your aunt do?
A4: My aunt is a teacher.
Q5: How often does your family get together?
A5: We usually have family gatherings every summer.
Conversation:
Person 1: Do you have a big family?
Person 2: Yes, I do! I have two sisters and one brother.
Person 1: That sounds great! How about your parents?
Person 2: My mom is a nurse, and my dad is an engineer.
Person 1: Do you have any cousins?
Person 2: Yes, I have three cousins. They are all very fun to be around.
Person 1: What about your grandparents?
Person 2: My grandparents live nearby. We visit them every Sunday.
Person 1: That’s nice! Family is very important.
Person 2: Absolutely! I love spending time with them.
Reading:
Understanding My Family Tree
My family tree is an important part of my life. It shows the connections between my family members and helps me understand my roots. In my immediate family, there are five people: my father, my mother, my older sister, my younger brother, and me.
My father's name is Tom, and he is a doctor. My mother, Emily, is a teacher. I have one older sister named Sarah who is studying at university, and a younger brother named Jake who is in middle school.
On my father's side, I have two uncles and one aunt. My uncle Mark is married to my aunt Lisa, and they have two children: my cousins, Alex and Mia. They are both younger than me, but we enjoy playing together during family gatherings.
My maternal grandparents live in another city. My grandfather, Robert, is 78 years old, and my grandmother, Margaret, is 75. They visit us during holidays, and we love to spend time with them.
Overall, my family tree is filled with love and support. Family means everything to me, and I cherish the moments we share together. Understanding my family tree helps me appreciate the relationships that shape my life.
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