Unit 2 – Describing my Family

Warm-up and Vocabulary

First, let’s learn the key words for describing family.

Family Members (The Who)

  • Father: Your male parent. My father is a doctor. He is very kind.
  • Mother: Your female parent. My mother has long hair. She works at a bank.
  • Brother: A boy who has the same parents as you. I have one brother. He is good at mathematics.
  • Sister: A girl who has the same parents as you. My sister is very tall. She likes to play tennis.
  • Parents: Your father and mother. My parents are from Canada. They have a big house.

Action & Description Words (The What)

  • is / are: (to be) He is tall. They are kind.
  • has / have: (to own) She has black hair. They have a car.
  • works: (to do a job) My father works in an office.
  • studies: (to learn at school) My sister studies English
  • kind: (adjective) Nice, friendly.
  • tall: (adjective) Having a greater than average height.

Matching Activity

Sentence Blocks: Building a Description

A good sentence is like building with blocks. For a simple description, you need three blocks:

Block 1: Subject (Who) + Block 2: Verb (Action/Is) + Block 3: Detail (What/Where)

Let’s see how they connect.

SUBJECTVERBDETAILFULL SENTENCE
My fatherisa doctor.My father is a doctor.
My motherhaslong hair.My mother has long hair.
My brotherstudiesat school.My brother studies at school.
My parentsarevery kind.My parents are very kind.

Important Tip:

  • Use is, has, works, for one person (he, she, my father)
  • Use are, have for more than one person (they, my parents)

Tips for Success

  • Start Simple: Use the basic sentence patterns you’ve learned. For example: “My father is a doctor.” or “I have one sister.”
  • Make a Quick Plan: Before you write, draw a simple mind map. Write a family member’s name (e.g., “Mother”) and then write keywords around it (e.g., works, kind, long hair).
  • Use Your Vocabulary: Try to use all the new words you learned about family members and descriptions.
  • Check Your Work: After writing, read your sentences again. Check for capital letters at the beginning and periods (.) at the end.

 

Skill Practice

Now, let’s practice building your own sentence blocks!

Activity 1: Build a Sentence

Activity 2: Choose the Correct Block

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