My family
A1 level
Materials
Main Aims
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To provide gist listening practice using a text about Family members in the context of Family
Subsidiary Aims
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To provide gist listening practice using a text about Family members in the context of Family
Procedure (58-70 minutes)
Show a photo of your own family or cartoon family. Ask: “Who’s this?” “Do you have a brother?” “Is this your mother?” Use gestures and body language to engage students. Students answer with “Yes / No” or “That’s my.....
Use Page 2 (Vocabulary Page) Show the big family picture. Point to each person and say the words clearly. Ask students to repeat (choral and individual drilling). Add gestures for each family member. Highlight the label “me” to show first-person connection.
Write on the board: grandfather, grandmother, father, mother, brother, sister, me Use color coding or draw stick figures to reinforce. Highlight “Who’s he/she?” and “He’s my...” / “She’s my...”
Pair up students. One student asks: “Who’s he?” Partner answers: “He’s my grandfather.” Variation: Give flashcards or cut-out family member pictures to roleplay.
Play the song once. Let students listen quietly. Play again – students repeat each line. Sing together with gestures (point to each family member).
Quick review with flashcards or by pointing to images. Ask 2–3 students questions: “Who’s he?” “Who’s she?” “Who is in your family?”
Pair up students. One student asks: “Who’s he?” Partner answers: “He’s my grandfather.” Variation: Give flashcards or cut-out family member pictures to roleplay.
