Story 17

📘 Lesson Title: “Weekend with the Family”

Level: Intermediate

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VOCABULARY WORDS

1. Relative – (REL-uh-tiv) /ˈrel.ə.tɪv/
   Type: Noun
   Meaning: A family member
   Synonyms: family member, kin
   Sample Sentence: We visited our relatives during the weekend.

2. Bond – (BAHND) /bɒnd/
   Type: Noun
   Meaning: A strong connection or relationship between people
   Synonyms: connection, tie, relationship
   Sample Sentence: Playing games together helped strengthen our family bond.

3. Tradition – (truh-DISH-un) /trəˈdɪʃ.ən/
   Type: Noun
   Meaning: A practice or custom passed down through generations
   Synonyms: custom, heritage, culture
   Sample Sentence: Sunday dinner is a tradition in our family.

4. Gathering – (GATH-er-ing) /ˈɡæð.ər.ɪŋ/
   Type: Noun
   Meaning: A group of people meeting, especially family or friends
   Synonyms: meeting, get-together, reunion
   Sample Sentence: The family gathering was full of laughter and food.

5. Supportive – (suh-PORT-iv) /səˈpɔː.tɪv/
   Type: Adjective
   Meaning: Giving help or encouragement
   Synonyms: helpful, caring, understanding
   Sample Sentence: My parents are always supportive of my dreams.

STORY: Weekend with the Family

Every Saturday, Mia’s family visits their grandparents. It’s a tradition they’ve kept for years.

At the gathering, her aunts, uncles, and other relatives come together to share stories, eat homemade food, and laugh.

Mia feels a strong bond with her cousins. They play games, talk about school, and help in the kitchen.

Her parents are very supportive and encourage her to talk about her week. She always feels loved and safe when she’s with her family.

KNOWLEDGE CHECK

1. What does Mia’s family do every Saturday?

2. Who joins the family gathering?

3. What is one tradition they follow?

4. What does Mia do with her cousins?

5. How does Mia describe her bond with her family?

6. How do her parents support her?

7. Why does Mia feel safe with her family?

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

1. How often do you spend time with your family?

2. What is your favorite family tradition?

3. How do you usually spend weekends with your family?

4. Who are you closest to in your family?

5. What do you and your family like to do together?

6. Do you have family gatherings? What are they like?

7. What makes a family strong?

8. How do your family members support you?

9. Do you think it’s important to stay close to relatives? Why?

10. What values has your family taught you?

11. How do you show appreciation to your parents or guardians?

12. Do you enjoy helping with family chores? Why or why not?

13. What role do grandparents play in your family?

14. How can families solve problems together?

15. If you could plan a family day, what would you do?