U3 - my body

This activity helps students learn family vocabulary, describe people, and practice the verb “to be” (am, is, are) through matching, sentence writing, grammar exercises, reading comprehension, and writing about their own family.

ESL English Activity – Family Members and Apostrophe ’s

Level

• A1–A2 (Beginner/Elementary ESL)
• Ages: +9 years old

Topics

• Family Members Vocabulary
• Reading Comprehension
• Describing People
• Apostrophe ’s (Possession)

What Students Practice

• Identifying family relationships
• Reading and understanding a short text
• Answering comprehension questions
• Matching words and definitions
• Completing sentences
• Using apostrophe ’s correctly

Grammar Focus

• Possession and family relationships

Skills Developed:

1. Vocabulary, reading, writing, grammar and sentence building

Activity Types

• Match the words
• Fill in the blanks
• Reading comprehension
• Picture identification
• Rewrite sentences using apostrophe ’s

This ESL activity practices the verb “to be” (am, is, are) with basic vocabulary such as smartphones, glasses, shoes, books, laptops, and bags.

Students complete questions, unscramble sentences, read a dialogue, and write their own questions.

• English Level: A1 (Beginner)
• Suggested Age: 9–13 years old
• Topics: Verb “to be”, classroom objects, colors, and simple questions
• Skills: Reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary practice

This worksheet is based on a scene from the TV show Friends in which Rachel talks to her father about making her own life choices. Students will watch the scene, listen for key information, learn new vocabulary, and practice the verb to be (am, is, are) through a variety of grammar activities.

Objective

• Develop listening comprehension skills.
• Learn and practice vocabulary from the scene.
• Review and use the verb to be in affirmative, negative, and interrogative forms.
• Improve reading comprehension and sentence-building skills.
• Encourage students to use grammar in meaningful contexts.