Family and Diversity

"Family" is a concept that is becoming more and more colorful, diverse and inconsistent in today's world. In this teaching material, the family is to be examined and got to know in its different facets. The introduction and the vocabulary work "Family" are suitable for everyone
Language levels. For weaker groups, a dictionary should be allowed to be used. The task Everyday Activities is suitable for grades 7-9 as well as for grades 10-12 (as a repetition task). Everyday vocabulary is first explained with pictures, then consolidated as a search donkey and finally practiced orally. It makes sense to allow dictionaries and to make a small presentation round after the class interview. During the class interview, it makes sense to be available for questions. Interpreting a statistic is practiced in the task "Families in Germany". Vocabulary is pre-relieved and structures for the interpretation of statistics are specified. Matching the statistics is the video clip "Mother, Mother, Child". If the questions are well anticipated, this task can also be performed in grades 7-9. The topic of multi-generational house is particularly suitable for grades 10-12, because the reading text is relatively long, and despite vocabulary relief a challenge. The reading text "Blind Parents, Sighted Children" is also intended for grades 10-12.

Learning objectives: The students know
• the vocabulary on the subject of family
• vocabulary on everyday activities in the family

The Students can
• conduct an interview about tasks in the family
• understand statistics on life forms in Germany
• understand a video clip on the topic "Mother, Mother, Child" • match headings to a text about multi-generational houses
• match advantages and disadvantages mentioned in the reading text
• distinguish important information from a video clip on the topic: "All under one roof. Living in a multi-generational house"
• discuss the advantages and disadvantages of multi-generational houses
• make a class survey on life in a multi-generational house
• find important information from the reading text "Blind Parents, Sighted Children"