Where We Live: Different Kinds of Homes
Learning Goals:
- Learn new words for different homes.
- Understand short descriptions about homes.
- Talk about where you live and your dream home.
Key Words:
- Apartment: A home in a big building with other homes.
- House: A single home, often with a yard.
- Condo/Condominium: Like an apartment, but you own it instead of renting it.
- Mobile Home: A home that can be moved to different places.
- Townhouse: A tall, narrow house connected to other houses.
- Studio: A small apartment with one main room.
- Duplex: A building with two separate homes inside.
- Cottage: A small, cozy house, often in the countryside.
- Penthouse: A fancy apartment at the top of a building.
- Mansion: A very large, expensive house.
- Castle: A large, old building with strong walls.
- Igloo: A house made of snow or ice.
Let’s Talk About It!
- Where do you live?
- Is it an apartment, house, condo, or something else?
- What do you like about your home?
- What’s one thing you would change about your home?
- Dream Home:
- If you could live anywhere, what kind of home would it be? A cottage in the woods? A penthouse in the city?
- Why do you like that kind of home?
Quick Quiz:
- A small, cozy house, often in the countryside, is called a _____________. (cottage)
- A building with two separate homes inside is called a _____________. (duplex)
Let’s Read!
- Many people in cities live in apartments or condos because they are close to work and things to do.
- Houses are often bigger than apartments and have more space for families.
- Some people like living in mobile homes because they can take their home with them when they travel.
Talk With a Partner!
Tell each other about the different kinds of homes you have lived in or visited. What was your favorite? Why?
Homework:
Draw a picture of your dream home. Label the different rooms and parts of the house. Write a few sentences about why you like it.
Extra Fun:
If you can, look online for pictures of different types of homes from around the world. Can you find a picture of a castle in Europe or an igloo in the Arctic?
