Unit: Family
Grade: Grade 9
Total Number of Lessons: 6
Lesson 1: Introduction to Family Vocabulary
Objective:
- To introduce and practice vocabulary related to family members.
- To understand and use the vocabulary in context.
Materials:
- Family flashcards
- Pictures of different families
Procedure:
1. Warm-up (5 minutes):
- Begin the lesson by asking students to brainstorm different family members.
- Write their answers on the board and discuss briefly.
2. Presentation (10 minutes):
- Introduce the new vocabulary using family flashcards.
- Teach the pronunciation and spelling of each family member.
- Use real-life examples and pictures to provide context.
3. Practice (15 minutes):
- Divide the class into pairs or small groups.
- Give each group a set of pictures of different families.
- Ask students to identify and label the family members in the pictures.
- Provide feedback and clarification as needed.
4. Extension Activity (10 minutes):
- Give each student a blank piece of paper.
- Ask them to draw a picture of their own family and label each family member.
- Encourage students to use the vocabulary they have learned.
5. Review (5 minutes):
- Have a short class discussion about the different types of families students have.
- Ask students to share their family drawings and explain who is in their family.
6. Homework (5 minutes):
- Assign a writing task where students have to write a short description of their family members using the vocabulary learned in class.
Lesson 2: Talking about Family Members
Objective:
- To review and reinforce vocabulary related to family members.
- To practice speaking and listening skills by describing family members.
Materials:
- Family flashcards
- Worksheets with conversation prompts
Procedure:
1. Warm-up (5 minutes):
- Review the family vocabulary using flashcards.
- Ask students to match the vocabulary words with the corresponding flashcards.
2. Review and Practice (15 minutes):
- Introduce the concept of possessive adjectives (my, your, his, her, our, their).
- Give examples using the vocabulary words (e.g., This is my sister, her name is Lisa).
- Provide guided practice and correction as needed.
3. Speaking Activity (15 minutes):
- Divide the class into pairs.
- Give each pair a worksheet with conversation prompts.
- Ask students to take turns asking and answering questions about their family members using the possessive adjectives and family vocabulary.
4. Role Play (10 minutes):
- Divide the class into small groups.
- Assign each group a scenario (e.g., at a family gathering, introducing family members to a friend).
- Ask students to prepare and perform short role plays using the vocabulary and possessive adjectives.
5. Consolidation (5 minutes):
- Have a class discussion about the role plays.
- Ask students to share their experiences and challenges during the activity.
- Provide feedback and clarification as needed.
6. Homework (5 minutes):
- Assign a writing task where students have to write a short paragraph about their favorite family member using the possessive adjectives.