1.5 Vocabulary

[LO 2.1.6; 2.2.2; 2.2.4]

FAMILIES . . . (adapted from an unknown source)

Discuss : The following words should not be new or strange to you.

Parents: mother, father, mom, dad, husband, wife, single parent

Siblings: brother, sister, step-brother, step-sister, twins, triplets, quads

Your guardian: godmother, godfather

Relatives: uncle, aunt, nieces, nephews, cousin/s

Extended family: step-mother, step-father, step-brother, step-sister

Grandparents: granny, grandpa, grandmother, grandfather

1. Andrea’s family

2. Complete the following text:

Andrea’s (a) is called Tracey. Her (b) are called Alexander and Grant. Their father has a (c) called Tracey. Tracey’s (d) is called Chris. The oldest person in the photograph is their …. (e) .

Answers:

1. ___________________
2. ___________________
3. _____________________
4. ___________________
5. ___________________

3. Look at the photograph of Andrea’s neighbours. Describe them to your partner. Use words from the grid at the top of the previous page and give the family members names.

[LO 5.2.1; 5.3.5]

Assessment

LO 1

LISTENING The learner will be able to listen for information and enjoyment, and respond appropriately and critically in a wide range of situations.

We know this when the learner:

1.2 identifies the main message and themes in oral texts and relates them to everyday life;

1.3 identifies features of oral texts (structure, language, tone, register, etc.) that make them appropriate for different purposes and audiences;

1.5 listens to different types of information texts (directions, instructions, speeches, radio talk shows, television documentries), notes main ideas or specific details, and uses information appropriately;

1.6 listens actively, considering other points of view, and responds with sensitivity to ideas and suggestions;

1.7 discusses the social, moral and cultural values, attitudes and assumptions in oral texts, and comments on what is included and excluded (e.g. “Is the moral of the story true for all circumstances? What circumstances are not covered in this story?”).

LO 2

SPEAKING The learner will be able to communicate effectively in spoken language in a wide range of situations.

We know this when the learner:

2.1 communicates experiences, ideas and information in different and fairly challenging contexts for different audiences and purposes:

2.1.2 uses language for creative and imaginative self-expression (e.g. expresses feelings and thoughts, dramatises);

2.1.3 shares ideas and offers opinions on less familiar topics and events, using speculation and hypothesis;

2.1.4 describes events, presents feedback, and gives directions clearly and in an understandable way;

2.1.5 asks critical questions which do not have obvious answers, and can respond thoughtfully to such questions;