Description
This unit not only teaches about family vocabulary but also encourages students to express their personal connections and practice their narrative skills. Ready to share and learn about each otherβs families? Letβs dive into our family stories! ππ¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦
Family Members Introduced:
π¨ Father: Discuss age, height, build, and appearance.
π© Mother: Describe her features and characteristics.
π§ Sister: Share details like age, hair, and eye colour.
πΆ Baby Brother: Talk about the youngest family member’s simple traits.
π΄ Grandfather: Explore descriptions of elderly family members.
π΅ Grandmother: Discuss her looks and typical attributes.
π§ Uncle: Mention his physical features and unique qualities.
π© Aunt: Describe her appearance and personality traits.
π¦ Cousin: Cover various details from appearance to personality.
Physical Descriptions:
π Height: Short, tall.
ποΈ Build: Slim, plump, well-built.
π Eye Colour: Hazel, blue, brown, black.
π¦° Hair: Short, long, bald, curly, straight, different colours.
π Additional Traits: Glasses, beard, moustache, freckles.
Family Dynamics:
π Describing Relationships: How they relate and what they mean to the student.
π Activities Together: Common activities or traditions.
π€ Emotions and Bonds: Expressing feelings towards each family member.
Engaging ESL Conversations:
Role Plays: Practice introducing family members, describing someone in the family, or talking about a family event.
Discussion Questions: Who are you closest to in your family and why? Describe a memorable family gathering.
Vocabulary Games: “Family Tree” where students connect family members with descriptions, or “Guess Who?” based on personal descriptions.
Fun Activities:
Family Album: Create an album page with photos or drawings of family members, including descriptions.
My Family Tree: Draw a family tree and label members with English descriptions.