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Teacher's Lesson Plan

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Lesson Overview

Topic

Family — relationships, routines and advice

Level

A2–early B1

Learners

School students and young adults

Duration

90 minutes

Skills

Reading · Listening · Speaking · Writing (+ Vocabulary + Grammar)

Grammar

Possessive case ('s / s') · Present Simple · Past Progressive · Future Simple (will) · Should

Vocabulary

10 words (A2): relative · close · argue · support · share · care for · relationship · generation · household · grow up

Materials

Student Handouts 1–6 (printed); whiteboard; this plan

Learning Objectives

By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:

Understand and use 10 A2 words related to family and relationships

Use the possessive case ('s and s') to talk about family members' things and relationships

Use Present Simple to describe family routines and facts

Use Past Progressive to describe what family members were doing at a specific past time

Use Future Simple (will) for predictions and decisions about family situations

Use should / shouldn't to give advice about family problems

Read a short text about a family and answer comprehension questions

Listen to a conversation about a family event and complete listening tasks

Ask and answer questions about their own family in a role play

Write 80–110 words about their family using all five grammar structures

Before the Lesson

Print one copy of Handouts 1–6 per student. Keep the Teacher Plan separate.

Write on the board: Tom's sister · my parents' house · the dog's name — possessive examples.

Write the five grammar structures: possessive 's · Present Simple · Past Progressive · will · should.

Prepare lead-in question: "How many people are in your family? Do you have brothers or sisters?"

Read the listening script once at home to find a natural A2–B1 pace.

Lesson Procedure

Time

Stage

Skill

Teacher does

Students do

0–5 min

Lead-in

Speaking

Ask: "How many people are in your family? Do you have brothers or sisters?" Elicit responses. Write key family words on board.

Tell their partner about their family in two sentences.

5–15 min

Vocabulary

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Present 10 words (Handout 1 Part A). Cover-and-test. Pronunciation: relative /ˈrelətɪv/, generation /ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃn/. Part B gap-fill. Part C optional.

Part A: read + self-test. Part B: gap-fill. Part C (optional): matching. Pair-check.

15–30 min

Grammar

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Handout 2: present all five structures with family examples. Focus on possessive case — common errors. Exercises 1–5. Monitor.

Study grammar reference. Exercises 1–5. Pair-check before class feedback.

30–45 min

Reading

Gist: "What is the Miller family like?" Tasks 1 and 2.

Read "The Miller Family". Answer questions. True / False / Not Given.

45–60 min

Listening

Context: "Two cousins talk after a family dinner." Read TWICE. 1st: MCQ. 2nd: notes.

1st listen: MCQ. 2nd listen: note completion. Compare with partner.

60–75 min

Speaking

A/B role-play cards. 2 min prep. Monitor for all five structures. Delayed feedback. Discussion.

Role-play: talk about your family. Swap. Group discussion.

75–90 min

Writing

Explain task: 80–110 words, all five structures, 4 vocab words. Helpful phrases box.

Write about their family. Self-check. Finish as homework if needed.

Teaching Notes

Handout 1 — Vocabulary

The 10 words describe family relationships and dynamics at A2 level. Cover-and-test: students cover the right column and recall the meaning. Pronunciation: relative /ˈrelətɪv/ (stress on first syllable), generation /ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃn/. Concept-checks: "Is your teacher a relative?" (no) / "Do you argue with someone you agree with?" (no). Part C matching optional.

Handout 2 — Grammar

Five structures are covered. Teach them in order — possessive case first, as it is new and high-frequency in a family context.
Possessive 's: singular nouns + 's: Tom's sister. Plural nouns already ending in s + ': my parents' house. Common errors: "the house of my parents" (avoid — English prefers 's), "the sister of Tom" (wrong word order).
Present Simple: review — family facts and routines.
Past Progressive: what family members were doing at a specific past time.
Will: predictions and spontaneous decisions about family: "I think my sister will become a doctor."
Should: advice — should + bare infinitive. Negative: shouldn't. Question: Should I … ? Common error: "should to go" — no to.

Handout 3 — Reading

The text (~130 words) uses all five grammar structures. Gist: the Miller family is large and close. T/F/NG answers: 1 T · 2 F (the grandparents live with the family, not next door) · 3 T · 4 NG (no mention of a pet) · 5 T ("Anna thinks her brother will become a musician one day"). Push students to use all five structures in their answers where relevant.

Handout 4 — Listening

The script uses all five target structures naturally. Read at a clear A2–B1 pace. Task 1 answers: 1-B (her grandmother was telling stories) · 2-C (she thinks her cousin will study abroad) · 3-A (she says he should talk to his parents more). Task 2: (1) stories · (2) grandmother's · (3) will study · (4) argue · (5) should talk.

Handout 5 — Speaking

The role-play naturally prompts all five structures: possessive 's for describing family members' things, PS for routines, PP for past scenes, will for predictions, should for advice. Monitor especially for possessive 's errors and "should to …". Collect errors for delayed feedback. Discussion questions allow freer use across all structures.

Handout 6 — Writing

Students write about their own family. Encourage: paragraph 1 — who is in the family and what they do (PS + possessive 's), paragraph 2 — a memory or past scene (PP), paragraph 3 — a prediction and advice (will + should). Self-check box covers all five structures. Stronger students: encourage a negative form ("I don't think he will …" or "You shouldn't …").

Listening Script — 'After the Family Dinner'

Read aloud twice at a clear A2–B1 pace. Do not show to students during the tasks.

Mia:

That was such a nice dinner! I love your family's house, Emma. It's so warm and cosy.

Emma:

Thanks! My mum always cooks a big meal when the whole family comes. My grandparents live with us, so dinners are always big.

Mia:

Your grandmother was telling those amazing stories all evening. What was she talking about?

Emma:

She was talking about her childhood — growing up in a small village. She always talks about her parents' farm. I love listening to her.

Mia:

That's lovely. What about your cousin Jake? He seems very quiet tonight. Was he OK?

Emma:

He was thinking about his future, I think. He wants to study music abroad. His parents don't agree, so they argue sometimes.

Mia:

What do you think will happen?

Emma:

I think he will study abroad in the end. He's very determined. But I think he should talk to his parents more — he really should explain his dream to them.

Mia:

You're right. He shouldn't just keep it inside. Families should support each other, even when they disagree.

Emma:

Exactly. I'll speak to him tomorrow, actually. Maybe I can help.

Grammar in the script:
· Possessive 's: "your family's house" / "her parents' farm" / "his parents' farm" / "Jake's future"
· Present Simple: "My mum always cooks" / "My grandparents live with us" / "His parents don't agree" / "they argue sometimes"
· Past Progressive: "Your grandmother was telling stories" / "She was talking about her childhood" / "He was thinking about his future"
· Will: "I think he will study abroad" / "I'll speak to him tomorrow"
· Should: "he should talk to his parents more" / "He shouldn't just keep it inside" / "Families should support each other"

Answer Key

Handout 1 — Vocabulary

Part B (gap-fill):
1. relatives 2. grew up 3. close 4. argue 5. support
6. care for 7. share 8. household 9. relationship 10. generation

Part C (matching — optional):
1-e 2-g 3-j 4-a 5-h 6-b 7-i 8-f 9-c 10-d

Handout 2 — Grammar

Exercise 1 (Possessive case):
1. my sister's room 2. my parents' car 3. the children's school 4. Tom's grandfather 5. her grandparents' house 6. the dog's name

Exercise 2 (Present Simple):
1. lives 2. don't / doesn't argue 3. shares 4. does … support 5. care for 6. grow up

Exercise 3 (Past Progressive):
1. was cooking 2. were playing 3. wasn't listening 4. were sitting / was talking 5. Was … sleeping / was reading

Exercise 4 (Will):
1. will move 2. won't argue 3. will help 4. Will … visit 5. will grow up

Exercise 5 (Should):
1. should spend 2. shouldn't argue 3. should support 4. should talk 5. shouldn't keep

Handout 3 — Reading

Task 1:
1. There are six people in the Miller family.
2. The grandparents live with the family.
3. She was reading to her grandchildren.
4. Because his parents think it is not a serious career.
5. Anna thinks he will become a musician one day.

Task 2 (T/F/NG): 1 T 2 F 3 T 4 NG 5 T

Handout 4 — Listening

Task 1: 1-B 2-C 3-A

Task 2:
(1) stories (2) grandmother's (3) will study (4) argue (5) should talk

Family

Student Handouts

Name:

Date:

Class:

Handout 1

Vocabulary

Part A — Key Words

Read each word and its meaning. Then cover the right column and test yourself.

Word

What it means

relative

a person in your family, for example an aunt, uncle or cousin

having a strong, warm relationship with someone

argue

to disagree with someone and speak in an angry way

support

to help someone and be on their side when they need you

to use something together with another person, or to tell someone your feelings

care for

to look after someone who needs help

relationship

the way two people feel about and treat each other

generation

all the people who were born around the same time

household

all the people who live together in one home

grow up

to change from a child into an adult

Part B — Fill in the Gaps

Use the words from Part A in the correct form.

1.We have a big family dinner every summer when all our __________________ come to visit.

2.My father __________________ in a small town. He has many happy memories of it.

3.My sister and I are very __________________ . We talk about everything together.

4.My parents sometimes __________________ about money, but they always make up quickly.

5.My family always __________________ me. When I have a problem, they are always there.

6.My grandmother needs help at home, so my mum goes to __________________ her every weekend.

7.My brother and I __________________ a bedroom. It's quite small but we manage.

8.Our __________________ is quite big — there are five of us living in the house.

9.My __________________ with my grandparents is very special. I visit them every week.

10.Every __________________ sees the world differently. Young people and old people sometimes disagree.

Part C — Match ★ For fast finishers

Match each word (1–10) to the correct meaning (a–j).

Word

1.relative ___

2.close ___

3.argue ___

4.support ___

5.share ___

6.care for ___

7.relationship ___

8.generation ___

9.household ___

10.grow up ___

Meaning

a.help someone and be on their side

b.look after someone who needs help

c.all the people who live in one home

d.change from a child into an adult

e.a family member like an aunt or cousin

f.people born around the same time

g.having a strong, warm relationship

h.use something together with someone

i.the way two people feel about each other

j.disagree and speak in an angry way

Handout 2

Grammar

Grammar Reference

1. Possessive case

Form

Example

Rule

's — singular

Tom's sister · my mum's job

singular noun + 's

' — plural ending in s

my parents' house · the children's room

plural noun + ' (or 's if irregular plural)

⚠️ Common error

~~the house of my parents~~ → my parents' house

English prefers 's — avoid "of" for people

2. Present Simple — family facts & routines

My grandparents live with us. | My sister doesn't argue much.
Does your family share meals together?

3. Past Progressive — what family members were doing

My dad was cooking when I got home.
My grandparents were sitting in the garden. | She wasn't listening.

4. Future Simple — will — predictions & decisions

I think my brother will become a doctor.
I will call my mum tonight. | She won't argue with him any more.

5. Should — advice

You should spend more time with your family. (= it is a good idea)
He shouldn't argue so much. (= it is not a good idea)
⚠️ NOT: ~~should to go~~ → should go (no to)

Exercise 1 — Possessive Case

Rewrite using the possessive case ('s or ').

1.the room of my sister → ___________________________________________________________________

2.the car of my parents → ___________________________________________________________________

3.the school of the children → ___________________________________________________________________

4.the grandfather of Tom → ___________________________________________________________________

5.the house of her grandparents → ___________________________________________________________________

6.the name of the dog → ___________________________________________________________________

Exercise 2 — Present Simple

Complete each sentence with the correct form of the verb in brackets.

1.My grandmother __________________ (live) with us. She has her own room.

2.My parents __________________ (not / argue) very often. They are very calm.

3.My sister __________________ (share) her room with our cousin at the moment.

4.__________________ your family __________________ (support) you when you have a problem?

5.My uncle __________________ (care for) his elderly mother every weekend.

6.Children __________________ (grow up) so fast these days!

Exercise 3 — Past Progressive

Write the correct Past Progressive form of the verb in brackets.

1.My mum __________________ (cook) dinner when I got home from school.

2.My brothers __________________ (play) in the garden all afternoon.

3.My dad __________________ (not / listen) to the conversation — he was reading.

4.When the photo was taken, my grandparents __________________ (sit) on the sofa and my aunt __________________ (talk) to the children.

5.__________________ your grandmother __________________ (sleep) or __________________ she __________________ (read) when you arrived?

Exercise 4 — Future Simple (will)

Complete each sentence with will or won't and the verb in brackets.

1.I think my family __________________ (move) to a bigger house next year.

2.I'm sure my parents __________________ (argue) about this — they always agree on big decisions.

3."I can't do this homework." — "Don't worry, I __________________ (help) you!"

4.__________________ your cousins __________________ (visit) next summer? I hope so.

5.I think my little sister __________________ (grow up) to be very creative — she loves art.

Exercise 5 — Should / Shouldn't

Write a sentence giving advice. Use should or shouldn't.

1. "My parents and I never spend time together." — You __________________ (spend) more time with them at weekends.

It is a good idea → should

2. "My sister and I argue all the time." — You __________________ (argue) so much. Try to be calm.

It is not a good idea → shouldn't

3. "My brother feels very alone." — His family __________________ (support) him more.

It is a good idea → should

4. "I want to tell my parents about my problem." — You __________________ (talk) to them. They will understand.

It is a good idea → should

5. "My grandmother keeps everything to herself." — She __________________ (keep) her feelings inside. It's not healthy.

It is not a good idea → shouldn't

Handout 3

Reading

The Miller Family

Paragraph 1

The Miller family is a close and busy household. There are six people: Tom and Anna Miller, their two children, and Tom's parents. Tom's parents live with the family. Anna's mother lives nearby and visits every Sunday.

Paragraph 2

The children share a bedroom and rarely argue. Tom's mother cares for the younger child while the parents work. Last Sunday, when I visited, Tom's mother was reading to her grandchildren in the garden. It was a lovely scene.

Paragraph 3

Tom's son Leo wants to become a musician. His parents worry because they think it is not a serious career. Leo and his dad argue about it sometimes. Anna thinks her brother should listen to Leo more and support his dream.

Paragraph 4

Anna thinks Leo will become a musician one day — he is very talented. She will talk to Tom about it this week. In the meantime, Leo keeps practising. Every generation grows up differently, and families should support each other through change.

Task 1 — Answer the Questions

Write full sentences.

1.How many people are in the Miller family?