Here is a list of words that are often used when talking about family {ties;tie = (n) something that connects two or more people or things, a link, for example a blood tie}
and relationships. In your notebook, group these words into six categories: From relationship beginning to marriage planning, Wedding and marriage, Separation or loss of a partner, Children, Parents, Family past and future.
| adopt alimony ancestor blood relative bride bridegroom bring up date descendant |
divorce |
girlfriend give birth grow up heir heritage honeymoon husband infant inherit |
marry offspring only child orphan raise roots separate single spoil |
spouse |
Look up the new words in a dictionary and create a glossary in your notebook. Then, use the words in sentences.
FAMILY TYPES
People live in many different kinds of families. List the types you know and figure out what they are called in English. Next, do the task on the next page and learn about the most common family types.
In groups, discuss your family types and describe their characteristics.