What makes each of your family members special and unique?

Using the following list, write the family member's name beside each characteristic that applies to him/her. You may put more than one name beside an item.

I appreciate them because they are . . .

peppy                           happy                                     sense of humor

clever                        funny                                  good sport

creative                dependable                        important

curious                handsome                        kind

loving                  good cook                        patient

organized               supportive                   protecting

playful                 affectionate                        observant

inquisitive               hard worker                           cheerful

helpful                 peace maker                          friendly

cooperative               good listener                 energetic

pretty                           quiet                                  agreeable

strong                           sharing                         thoughtful

responsible               good hugger                           enjoyable

athletic                active                                  caring

neat                        lovable                         sensitive

full of fun               capable                         imaginative

intelligent               understanding               assertive

         

 

Appreciation and caring may be shown in many different ways. Match family members to ways listed and write their names on the line next to that way. List other ways to show appreciation and caring and match those to your family members.

 a poem      ___________________________________________________

  

 an art/craft project___________________________________________________

 

 a special letter ___________________________________________________     

 

 a handmade card ___________________________________________________    

 

 a handmade gift ___________________________________________________    

 

 a special food ___________________________________________________   

 

 a song       ____________________________________________________

 

………….     ____________________________________________________

 

………….     ____________________________________________________

 

………….     ____________________________________________________

 You are going to write a short composition “MY FAMILY IS SPECIAL”. Before writing a composition you have to know how to use a range of connecting words and phrases to make your composition more interesting and clear.

 

Write the words and phrases in the box in the correct categories.

furthermore     moreover  similarly what is more also  however        nevertheless    on the other hand     but    besides   despite yet although   whereas while due to  because owing to because of as since so…that such … that      as a result consequently therefore

Contrast ______________________________________________________________

Joining _______________________________________________________________

Cause/Reason __________________________________________________________

Result ________________________________________________________________

 

Join the following sentences in every possible way using the words and phrases from the box.

1. Our parents gave us a wonderful education. They lacked money.

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2. My brother was an angel, I was really naughty.

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3. We argued a lot. We were still a united, happy family.

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4. We lived in a large, old house and we were not well-off. We had a happy upbringing.

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5. My father was gentle and kind. He had a very strict manner.

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6. My father was old-fashioned. He was a good man.

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7. My mother definitely used to spoil us. She was very kind-hearted.

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8. I was always fighting at school. My parents didn’t seem to mind.

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9. I will bring my children up in the same way. I was brought up by my Granny.

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10. My step mother didn’t buy me anything. I packed a suitcase and left the home.

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Write a composition on the following plan.

Introduction Paragraph 1                                                  Is your family special? Main Body Paragraph 2                                                       What do you appreciate most about each family member? In what way do you express your love and caring? Conclusion Paragraph 3 Why is your family special?

                                                    

                                                     

 

                                                                                                                   

                                                      

                               

                                                           

                                                     

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