Families: Who’s Who?
Learning Goals:
- Learn new words about family members and their roles.
- Talk about your own family and what each person does.
- Read about a typical family.
- Listen to a conversation about changing family roles.
- Write a letter to a special family member.
Key Words:
- Parents: Mom and Dad.
- Children: Sons and daughters.
- Siblings: Brothers and sisters.
- Grandparents: The parents of your parents.
- Aunt/Uncle: Your parents’ sisters or brothers.
- Family: A group of people who are related.
Let’s Talk About It!
- Who lives in your family? (Use the new words: parents, children, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles.)
- What are some things your parents do for the family? (Work, cook, clean, drive you to school, help with homework.)
- Who is your favorite family member? Why do you like them so much?
Let’s Read a Story!
The Jackson family lives in a house. Mom is a teacher, and Dad is an engineer. They have three children: Michael, Susan, and Lily. Michael likes to play soccer. Susan loves to read. Lily is the youngest, and she loves to play with her toys.
Questions About the Story:
- Who are the parents in the Jackson family?
- How many children do they have?
- What do the children like to do?
Listen and Learn!
(Teacher plays a short conversation about how the roles of moms and dads in families have changed over time.)
Talk with a Partner!
One of you is a grandparent. The other is a grandchild. Talk about your family and what each person does.
Example:
- Grandchild: “Grandma, what did you do when you were little?”
- Grandma: “Oh, I used to play with my dolls and help my mom cook dinner.”
Homework:
Write a short letter to your favorite family member. Tell them why they are special to you.
Extra Fun:
Draw a picture of your family! Or, find a picture of your family and tell a story about it.
