Family and Verbs

Describe a typical day for your family using at least 5 different actions.

• We wake up, eat breakfast, go to work/school, have dinner, and relax in the evening.

• We wake up, eat dinner, go to sleep, watch TV, play video games.

• We wake up, exercise, have lunch, go shopping, read books.

• We wake up, have breakfast, go to the beach, have a picnic, take a nap.

What fun activities do you like to do with your family?

• Skydiving

• Bungee jumping

• Going outside, playing games, cooking, watching movies, etc.

• Joining in eating contests

How does your family celebrate special occasions? Describe the activities using action words.

• We get together, cook, eat, play games, and take pictures.

• We climb Mount Everest

• We swim with sharks

• We skydive and bungee jump

How does your family help each other when things get tough? Use verbs to explain.

• Arguing, ignoring, criticizing

• Laughing, shopping, sleeping

• Listening, comforting, helping

• Singing, dancing, cooking

How does your family talk to each other? List the ways you all communicate.

• We talk, text, email, and video call each other.

• We use telepathy, read minds, and move things with our minds to communicate.

• We communicate by singing, dancing, and painting.

• We send messages with carrier pigeons, use smoke signals, and Morse code.

Describe what a family does during mealtime using action words.

• Family members sleep

• Family members watch TV

• Family members gather, prepare, cook, serve, eat, talk, and clean up.

• Family members fight

What hobbies do your family members like? Use action words to describe.

• My family likes knitting, sewing, and quilting.

• My family likes gardening, cooking, and playing instruments.

• My family likes skydiving, bungee jumping, and diving deep in the sea.

• My family likes climbing mountains, jumping off cliffs with parachutes, and doing risky sports.

Explain a family tradition using action words to show what you do.

• Every Christmas, we come together to put up the tree, swap presents, and enjoy a special dinner.

• Every Christmas, we come together to study and do homework.

• Every Christmas, we come together to play video games and watch TV.

• Every Christmas, we come together to try skydiving and bungee jumping.

What activities does your family do on weekends? Use action words to describe.

• We usually go hiking, have picnics, and play board games.

• We usually sleep all day and watch TV.

• We usually go skydiving and bungee jumping.

• We usually go to the beach, build sandcastles, and swim in the sea.

How does your family spend time together during holidays? Use verbs to explain.

• We usually travel, explore new places, try local cuisines, and take lots of photos.

• We usually stay at home, watch TV, and play video games.

• We usually go on adventure sports like skydiving and bungee jumping.

• We usually go to the library, read books, and do homework.