My Family Tree: Who We Are

Hi kids!

Have you ever seen a family tree? It shows all the people in your family – your mum, dad, grandma, grandpa, and more! In this project, you will learn how to talk about your family in English, describe what they look like, and make a beautiful family tree with drawings or photos. At the end, you will show your tree to the class and tell us all about your family. Let’s start this exciting adventure together!

In this project, each of you will become a Family Explorer! Your mission is to create your own Family Tree in English. You will collect information about your family members, describe what they look like, and show how everyone is connected.

You will work on your own, but use help from your teacher, parents, and classmates.

Your final project will be a colorful poster or digital presentation with:

1. Names of your family members (in English)

2. Pictures or drawings of your relatives

3. Short sentences describing what your family members look like

4. A clear family tree structure showing how everyone is related

At the end, you will present your Family Tree to the class and tell us about your wonderful family! 

Welcome to your Family Tree journey! Let’s discover how to describe your family in English and create a beautiful family tree together! Follow these steps carefully:

Step 1: Watch a video about family trees and talk about your family with the teacher and classmates

Step 2: Learn and review English words for family members

Step 3: Practice using simple English sentences to describe your family

Step 4: Make a list of your family members you want to include in your tree

Step 5: Write short sentences about each person including their name, relation to you, and appearance

Step 6: Find or draw pictures of your family members

Step 7: Create your family tree using a paper template or digital tool like Canva

Step 8: Add names, relations, pictures, and English descriptions to your tree

Step 9: Practice your presentation by reading your sentences aloud

Step 10: Present your family tree to the class and listen to others

Step 11: Ask and answer questions about each other’s families

Step 12: Reflect on what you learned and enjoyed about the project

FAMILY TREE POSTER / DIGITAL PRESENTATION MUST CONTAIN:

1. Names and correct relationships of at least 5 family members
   
   SCORING: 5 POINTS. All members must be labeled and clearly connected to the student.

2. A short English description for each family member (1–2 full sentences)
   
   SCORING: 5 POINTS. Sentences should include basic appearance and be grammatically correct.

3. Visual creativity: organized, neat, colorful, with images or drawings
   
   SCORING: 5 POINTS. The tree must be easy to read and pleasant to view. Extra points for creativity!

4. Completion of all required elements (names, relation, description, image)
   
   SCORING: 5 POINTS. One point is deducted for each missing component.

20 POINTS TOTAL for the family tree project: __________

ORAL PRESENTATION MUST:

1. Be at least 1 minute long, spoken in English
   
   SCORING: 3 POINTS. Clear pronunciation and complete sentences are expected.

2. Include correct information about family members and their appearance
   
   SCORING: 4 POINTS. Mistakes reduce clarity; 1 point is deducted per major mistake.

3. Show confidence, interest, and basic eye contact with the audience
   
   SCORING: 3 POINTS. Reading without eye contact or monotone voice loses points.

10 POINTS TOTAL for the oral presentation: __________

FINAL TOTAL: /30 POINTS

• 27–30 points = Excellent 🌟

• 23–26 points = Very Good ✅

• 18–22 points = Good 🙂 

• Below 18 = Needs Improvement ❗

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Congratulations! You have completed your journey into your family’s history and learned how to describe your relatives in English. Through this WebQuest, you practiced using vocabulary for family members, described people’s appearance, and created your own family tree using both language and creativity.

You now know how to talk about your family in English, make connections between family members, and present information clearly to others. These are important skills not just for language learning, but also for learning about who you are.

Take a moment to think and answer the following questions:

1. What new English words did you learn?

2. What did you discover about your family while doing this project?

3. How did it feel to speak about your family in front of others?

4. What was your favorite part of creating your family tree?

If you would like to continue this project, here are some ideas:

• Create a digital family album with full sentences and photos

• Interview a grandparent or relative and write a short biography in English

• Make a timeline of important family events

• Create a poster or presentation about family traditions in your home

You are now ready to use your English to talk about real people in your life. Keep exploring, keep learning – your family story is just beginning! 🌳✨