Introduction
In this lesson about family and relationships, students talk about family members, friends, and other people close to them. They also watch a video and practise some conjunctions used to give reasons.
Task
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1. Complete the gaps to create family members. Explain who the people are.
EXAMPLE: A granddaughter is my child’s daughter.
grand………… great-………… step………… …………-in-law
grand………… great-………… step………… …………-in-law
2. Discuss the questions.
• Which family members do you keep in touch with? How often do you talk?
• Who do you think can be family or like family? Why?
o a colleague o an ex-partner o a partner you are not married to
o a flatmate o a friend o a pet
3. Choose the correct words.
a) I’ve always had a good … with my grandparents. 1) relationship 2) relative
b) I think friends are just as important as … . 1) relatives 2) generations
c) Family members don’t have to enjoy each other’s … . 1) admire 2) company
d) I think it’s better to be an only child because you are never … of your siblings. 1) jealous 2) appreciate
e) I don’t get on … with some of my family members. 1) good 2) well
f) I think the best way to … the important people in your life is to tell them that you love them every day. 1) welcome 2) appreciate
g) I am closer to the family members from my … because we are a similar age. 1) generation 2) crowd
4. Choose three statements in ex. 3 and say whether they are true for you or not and why.
Process
5. List three advantages and three disadvantages of having a family of more than 30 members.
6. Watch a video [https://youtu.be/XHiuqRkI1jQ] about a woman called Marguerite and decide if the statements are true or false. Correct the false statements.
a) Marguerite has two great-grandchildren.
b) Marguerite has siblings.
c) The newborn baby’s name is Koller William.
d) Marguerite is 100 years old
e) There is only one person named Marguerite in the family.
Evaluation
Throughout the lesson teacher writes the students' names who answered on the board and adds points when a student answers right. Also at the end of the lesson, a teacher asks who were the best performer in today's class and gives bonus points to those who were mentioned
Conclusion
Teacher: So, that about wraps it up!
