1. Workshop 5: Family
May 6, 2017

2. C D A B E F I J H G L M N K O P Q T R S
students take turns selecting a lettered cloud. Click it, it will hyperlink to a ‘talk for a minute’ slide. Read the question, check understanding, then click to start the minute timer. Student talks. There is an editable text box at the bottom for the teacher to type into while in slideshow mode (just click and type.) Teacher can type out the students answer as they talk, or use it afterwards to explain / correct / elaborate / improve etc. Click the yellow ‘H’ (home) cloud in the top left corner to hyperlink back to the home slide. P Q T R S

4. Family Vocab Brother Aunt Mother-in-law Sister Niece Extended family
Nephew
Family tree
Father
Adoption
Relatives
Grandma
3 Generations
Only child
Grandpa
Ancestors
childhood
Daughter
Spouse
Family reunion
Son
Grandchildren
Siblings
Uncle
Twins

5. Family Tree

6. Talking about families
Discussion Questions

7. Practice Conversation A: How big is your family?
B: There are (6) people in my family.
A: How many brothers and sisters do you have?
B: I have (1) brother and (2) sisters.
A: Wow, you have a nice family!
B: Thank you. Tell me about your family.
A: I have my parents and (one brother).

8. Do You Have Siblings? John : Do you have any siblings?
Sam : Yes. I have a younger brother. What about you?
John : I have quite a big family with 2 brothers and 2 sisters!
Sam : Wow, a big family… I’d have liked a sister too.
John: Yes, my sisters are very nice. They’re kind and smart. I feel lucky to be their brother.
Sam: What a nice thing to say!

9. Grandparents
Sam : So you were gone visiting your grandpa last weekend?
Joanna : Yup! My grandfather must be in his late 80’s and he’s very active.
Sam : Wow! That’s great! What about your grandma?
Joanna : She’s a very sprightly old woman too. In fact my grandparents from my mother’s side are pretty healthy and active themselves.
Sam : That’s really good to hear. Your folks know how to take care of themselves.
Joanna : Yeah, our family eats right and exercises. That’s why we’re healthy.

10. Proud of a Family Member
Joanna : Where’s your younger brother these days?
Sam : Well, John got admitted to the medical college in NY. He’s going to be a doctor.
Joanna : Really? You must be so proud of him.
Sam : Yeah, I am. My old man was a carpenter, and I got into the same profession, but little Johnny’s always studied hard. He’s going to bring credit to the family name.
Joanna : So happy for you Sam!

11. Family Survey Interview (speak with) 5 different classmates
1. What is your name?
2. Ask a few questions… Do you have a brother? Brother: Yes, I have 2 brothers/ I have one brother.
What do they do? What does he do? One is an entrepreneur. The other works in the air force.
Where do they live? Where does he live? They live in Kansas City, my hometown, in the United States.
3. Ask a different person a new question. Do you have a sister?
4. Write out your answers on the sheet in complete sentences.

12. Question Time
Take a few minutes to read your question and prepare your answer. Everyone will answer one question about their family in front of the whole class.

13. English Sayings Expressions in English A family tree
Like father like son
Blood is thicker than water
To take after somebody (to inherit characteristics from a parent)
Like two peas in a pod (very similar)
Go to a family gathering
A father figure

14. Discussion questions:
Does your family have a family tree? Have you ever looked at it? Do you know your family’s origins? Do you have any famous ancestors?
Do you agree that blood is thicker than water? How important is family to you? How important is family in your country? Do you think it’s more important than in other countries?
Who do you take after? Your mother or father? In appearance? Personality? Are there any specific hereditary characteristics in your family?
Do you have any family members or friends who are like two peas in a pod? Or any who are like chalk and cheese?
How often do you go to family get-togethers / gatherings? When was the last time? Do you enjoy them? Do you have any annoying relatives?
How important is it for a child to have a father figure? Or a mother figure? How do you think a lack of either can affect children?

15. Homework: Go to RAK Teacher Network and click on Workshop 5
Describe your family? (How many brother and sisters do you have? Are you married, have kids, etc).
What is the best memory you have of your family doing something together? (Who was there, what did you do? Why is this memory so special?)