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ARE THEY A BIG FAMILY OR SMALL FAMILY?

 Talking about families is a common topic in conversations. This lesson helps students describe family size and structure using simple sentences. Students will learn how to compare big and small families, use vocabulary related to family members, and practice forming questions and answers about family size and relationships.


GRAMMAR

1. Present Simple for Descriptions

  • They are/aren’t + adjective.

    • "They are a big family."
    • "They aren’t a small family."
  • There is/are + noun.

    • "There are six people in their family."
    • "There isn’t a baby in the family."

2. Comparatives and Superlatives

  • Comparatives: Compare two families.

    • "Their family is bigger than ours."
    • "This family is smaller than that one."
  • Superlatives: Describe one family as the biggest or smallest.

    • "This is the biggest family in our neighborhood."
    • "They have the smallest family in their class."

3. Possessive Pronouns

  • Their/Our/His/Her family...
    • "Their family is small."
    • "Her family has three children."

VOCABULARY

  1. Family: A group of people related to each other.
    Example: "My family is very big."

  2. Big: Large in size or number.
    Example: "They have a big family with many members."

  3. Small: Not big; few in number.
    Example: "She comes from a small family."

  4. Parents: A mother and father.
    Example: "Her parents are very kind."

  5. Siblings: Brothers or sisters.
    Example: "I have two siblings: a brother and a sister."

  6. Cousins: The children of your aunts and uncles.
    Example: "We play with our cousins every weekend."

  7. Relatives: Members of your extended family.
    Example: "I have many relatives in another city."

  8. Uncle: The brother of your parent.
    Example: "My uncle is very funny."

  9. Aunt: The sister of your parent.
    Example: "My aunt lives in New York."

  10. Grandparents: The parents of your parents.
    Example: "My grandparents live on a farm."


USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

  1. "They are a big/small family."
  2. "How many people are in your family?"
  3. "Do you have siblings?"
  4. "Our family has five members."
  5. "There are six people in their family."
  6. "My parents and siblings live together."
  7. "I have a large extended family."
  8. "They don’t have any children."
  9. "She has a lot of cousins."
  10. "We spend time with our relatives every weekend."

SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

  • "They are a big family with eight members."
  • "Our family is small. There are only three of us."
  • "She has many cousins in her big family."
  • "Their grandparents live with them."
  • "We love spending time with our relatives."

Negative Sentences

  • "They aren’t a big family."
  • "She doesn’t have any siblings."
  • "There aren’t many people in their family."
  • "He doesn’t have a large extended family."
  • "We don’t see our cousins often."

Questions

  • "Are they a big family or a small family?"
  • "How many people are in their family?"
  • "Do they have any siblings?"
  • "Does your family have many members?"
  • "Who is the youngest in their family?"

Answers

  • "They are a small family with four members."
  • "My family is big. We are seven in total."
  • "Yes, they have two siblings."
  • "No, my family doesn’t have many members."
  • "The youngest in their family is their baby brother."

CONVERSATION

Scene: Two classmates are discussing their families.

Emma: Hi, Liam! Is your family big or small?
Liam: Hi, Emma! My family is big. There are seven of us. What about yours?
Emma: My family is small. I only have one sister and my parents.
Liam: That sounds nice! Do you have any cousins?
Emma: Yes, I have three cousins. How about you?
Liam: I have many! We’re a very big extended family.


READING

"Big Families vs. Small Families"

Families come in different sizes. Big families often have many members, including parents, siblings, grandparents, and cousins. These families enjoy large gatherings and celebrations. For example, in some cultures, it is common to have extended family living together. Big families are lively and fun, but they can also be noisy.

Small families usually consist of parents and one or two children. They often have quieter homes and more time for each member. Small families may not have as many relatives nearby, but they can still be very close-knit.

Maria comes from a big family. She says, "I love having so many siblings to play with, but it can be hard to find quiet time." On the other hand, Jack, from a small family, says, "I like how peaceful our house is, but sometimes I wish I had more siblings."


Questions and Answers

  1. Q: What do big families enjoy?
    A: Big families enjoy large gatherings and celebrations.

  2. Q: How many children do small families usually have?
    A: Small families usually have one or two children.

  3. Q: What is one challenge of a big family?
    A: It can be hard to find quiet time in a big family.

  4. Q: Why does Jack wish he had more siblings?
    A: He wishes for more siblings because his house feels too peaceful.

  5. Q: Are small families close-knit?
    A: Yes, small families can be very close-knit.

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