9 Beginner – My Family
Ronna Marie Nogalo
Chapter 4:
Learning Objectives
At the end of the lesson, student must be able to:
- Introduce family members using simple, structured sentence in the target language.
- Describe family members’ job roles and responsibilities through peer sharing exercises; and
- Create a basic short story about family, demonstrating simple sentences and vocabulary.
Vocabulary
- Family – a group of two or more people who have a connection through marriage, birth, or adoption and often reside in the same household.
- Educators – a person imparts values as well as abilities.
- Short Story – a fictional prose narrative that is often focused on a small number of characters and is shorter than a novel.
- Flash Fiction – a fiction fewer than 1,000 words
- Micro Fiction – a fiction that is less than 300 words
Essential Knowledge
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Social scientists believe that family is the most fundamental social unit in human life, offering psychological support, security, and a sense of belonging. A family, on the other hand, is a group of two or more people who have a connection through marriage, birth, or adoption and often reside in the same household. Families can be different, from traditional to modern types, but what makes a family special is the love, care, and respect members have for each other. Despite conflicts and stress that can occur, a healthy family unit overcomes these obstacles, emerging stronger and more adaptable. Additionally, recognizing your family’s jobs and responsibilities is critical, since they create the foundation of your sense of self and individual growth. Finally, a family provides an important source of stability and convenience, affecting not just its members’ psychological well-being but also how well they deal with everyday challenges. Thus, a strong family foundation is essential for raising children who can form significant relationships and make contributions to society.
Activities
General Instructions: Please read the activities carefully and follow the directions provided in each exercise. These activities are designed to enhance your communication and writing skills in the target language. Pay attention to details, and take your time to complete each task thoughtfully. Focus on expressing your ideas clearly and accurately
Conversational (Family Introductions)
Activity 1: Introduce your family
Instruction: In a ten (10) minute activity, draw your family on a sheet of paper, representing all the members of your family. After completing the drawing, use the sentence frames provided to describe each family member by filling in the blanks. Once you’ve finished, present your drawing and descriptions to the class.
Example drawing of a family:
Example sentence:
This is my father. His name is Ronel. He is 50 years old. He likes to play basketball.
Below is a basic sentence frame to guide you:
This is my (Family member). His/Her name is (Name). He/She is (Age) years old. He/She l