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Siblings

STAGE 1 Introduction

Let’s get to know each other!

STAGE 2 Vocabulary

Let’s learn today’s vocabulary words!

vocabulary function example

a sibling(s) noun I watch TV with my siblings during weekend.

b parent(s) noun My parents live in Japan.

c child(ren) noun Children loves to play at the park.

d brother noun My older and younger brother are sharing the same bed.

e sister noun My sister helps me with my homeworks.

Please read the passage silently.

a) Parents should do everything for their children.

b) Siblings can be a brother or sister. They can also be older or younger than you.

c) Some parents have an only child. This means that the child has no siblings.

STAGE 4 Read Aloud

Please read the passage aloud.

STAGE 5 Question

Please answer the following questions about the passage.

a) Who will do everything for the children?

b) What are siblings?

c) True or False: An only child has siblings.

Look at the picture and answer the following questions.

a) Please describe the picture in 1 minute.

b) Do you have siblings?

c) Have you had fights with your siblings or cousins? Why did you fight?

d) Do you like to eat cake?

e) How often do you eat cake?

f) When was the last time you ate a cake?

STAGE 7 Conclusion

What have you learned today?

Siblings

STAGE 1 Introduction

Let’s get to know each other!

STAGE 2 Vocabulary

Let’s learn today’s vocabulary words!

vocabulary function example

a siblings noun I haven’t seen my siblings for 3 years.

b argue verb My twin sister and I argue a lot.

c interest noun I share the same interest with my brother.

d jealousy noun Jealousy is normal for younger siblings.

e towards preposition My little brother runs towards me.

Please read the passage silently.

a) Siblings may share the same interest like cooking, fishing or even playing sports.

b) It is normal for young children to argue and feel jealous about their parent’s attention.

c) Jealousy is mostly felt towards their sibling who receives more gifts and attention from others.

STAGE 4 Read Aloud

Please read the passage aloud.

STAGE 5 Question

Please answer the following questions about the passage.

a) What are some interests that siblings can share together?

b) What is normal for young children?

c) What is jealousy?
 STAGE 6 Picture

Look at the pictures and answer the following questions.

a) Please describe the 1st picture in 1 minute.

b) How would you react if your older sister does this to you?

c) If you are the older sibling, would you do the same thing to your younger sibling?

d) Please describe the 2nd picture in 1 minute.

e) Did the mother do the right thing?

f) How will you solve this situation if you are the mother?

STAGE 7 Conclusion

What have you learned today?

Siblings

STAGE 1 Introduction

Let’s get to know each other!

STAGE 2 Vocabulary

Let’s learn today’s vocabulary words!

vocabulary function example

a rivalry noun There is a strong rivalry between my two daughters.

b inevitable adjective It is inevitable when siblings fight and argue over things.

c Sarah and Anna bicker a lot but they don’t have any
animosity noun
animosity towards each other.

d bond noun Twins share a very special bond.

e treatment noun Children deserve an equal treatment from their parents.

Please read the passage silently.

a) Parents should strive to provide equal treatment to their children to avoid animosity

and rivalry, which may cause conflict within the family.

b) The bond between siblings is complicated yet very special.

c) One inevitable fact that siblings do is fight each other. However, in times of struggle,

your sibling will surely fight for your behalf and will try to make you feel better.

STAGE 4 Read Aloud

Please read the passage aloud.

STAGE 5 Question

Please answer the following questions about the passage.

a) What should parents strive to do for their children?

b) What do you mean by “The bond between siblings is complicated yet very special”?

c) In times of struggle, what do siblings do for each other?

Look at the pictures and answer the following questions.

a) Now please look at the pictures and describe each. You have 20 seconds to

prepare. Your description should begin with (Bea is eating a cake.)

b) Do you think it is normal to have jealousy in between siblings?

c) Have you experienced similar situation?

d) How often do you fight with your sibling(s)?

e) Who normally causes the fight?

f) What is the common reason of your fights?

STAGE 7 Conclusion

What have you learned today?

Siblings

STAGE 1 Introduction

Let’s get to know each other!

STAGE 2 Picture 1

You have one minute to prepare and two minutes to narrate the story. Your story should begin
with the following sentence: (Bea is eating a cake.)

STAGE 3 Read Silently

Look at the pictures again and try to make your own scenario after the 3rd picture.
 STAGE 4 Question 2

Please read the passage aloud and answer the following questions.

The relationship between siblings is a very important relationship. "The sibling

relationship is one of the longest lasting relationships in most people's lives, and one of the

most prevalent”. Although this relationship is almost always a friendly one during adulthood, the

childhood and adolescent relationship is usually hostile. Sibling rivalries during adolescence

and childhood usually occur because of a strong amount of jealousy towards a younger sibling

who appears to be receiving the full amount of attention from the parents. The three most

important factors that impact the sibling relationship are birth order, age, and the parent-child or

parent-parent relationships.

Answer the following questions.

a) What’s the passage about?

b) Why do you think that the relationship between siblings is a very important kind of

relationship?

c) What kind of relationship do you have with your sibling(s)?

d) What are the factors that may affect the relationship between siblings?

e) Which is better, to be an only child or to have siblings? Why?

f) What will you do if your sibling is having a hard time?

STAGE 5 Conclusion

What have you learned today?