Find someone who … is the only child in his/her family

Handout #1
Find someone who …
1. is the only child in his/her family __
2. has twin brother or sister ___
3. likes being the eldest child in the family __
4. is from extended family _____
5. doesn’t like his/her position in the family __
6. is responsible to prepare breakfast ___
7. has more than 3 sisters and brothers ____
Handout #2
FAMILY VALUES
READING AND SPEAKING
American Family Values
Pre – reading
1 Answer the questions.
 What type of family do you come from?
 What is something unusual or special about your family?
 What rules do you have in your family?
 Who do you talk to in your family when you have a problem?
 Is there a holiday your family always celebrates together?
 If you have any brothers or sisters, what things do you enjoy doing together?
Handout #4
While – reading
1 Match the underlined words with the definitions.
Line
someone who invites people to a meal or party, or stay in their home __
someone who you have invited to your home for a party or a meal __
to make someone feel confused __
someone who is not a citizen of the country they are living in __
something nice that you say to praise someone __

Handout #5
Post – reading
1 Think of similarities and familiarities between American families and families in your
country. Write down the first five things you think of.
Similarities: Differences:
The same purpose of making family
The same features about host families
Compare your list with other students’ list.
WRITING
1Write a letter (no more than 250 words) to a friend who lives in the United States
describing the holidays your family always celebrates together. Describe the best
unforgettable holiday that you have ever had with your family.
Dear ____ ,