Writing Skills : Write about - My Family
Writing : My Family
Unit Three – Lesson 7
Writing: My Family
الكتابة: عائلتي
Tips for Writing
Use contractions to join two words together in informal writing: emails, blogs, and personal letters.
💬 استخدم الاختصارات (Contractions) لدمج كلمتين معًا في الكتابة غير الرسمية مثل: الإيميلات، المدونات، والرسائل الشخصية.
✅ With Contraction:
My name's John.
اسمي جون (اختصار)
📝 Without Contraction:
My name is John.
اسمي جون (بدون اختصار)
✅ With Contraction:
I don't like Maths.
أنا لا أحب الرياضيات (اختصار)
📝 Without Contraction:
I do not like Maths.
أنا لا أحب الرياضيات (بدون اختصار)
Vocabulary Flashcards
(اضغط للقلب)ملاحظات مهمة للطلاب:
- • الاختصارات (Contractions) تستخدم في الكتابة غير الرسمية فقط.
- • نستخدم الفاصلة العليا (') لتوضيح مكان الحرف المحذوف.
- • مثال: name's = name is (حذفنا حرف i)
- • مثال: don't = do not (حذفنا حرف o)
Exercise: My Family
أجب عن الأسئلة التالية ثم اكتب فقرة عن عائلتك
Write Your Own Paragraph
اكتب فقرة عن عائلتك بأسلوبك الخاص
How Teachers Can Help Students Master Writing Skills: “Write About Your Family”
Writing about family is one of the most important topics for beginner and primary ESL students. This topic is familiar, meaningful, and easy to relate to. When taught correctly, it helps students improve sentence structure, vocabulary, and confidence in writing. Teachers play a key role in guiding students step by step.
Why “Write About Your Family” Is an Important Topic
This topic helps students:
- Write about something they know well
- Use simple present tense correctly
- Practice basic vocabulary
- Express personal ideas in English
Because students feel comfortable with this topic, they write more confidently.
---Steps Teachers Should Follow When Teaching Family Writing
1. Start with Discussion
Before writing, teachers should talk with students about family. Ask simple questions such as:
- How many people are in your family?
- Who do you live with?
- What does your father or mother do?
This prepares students for writing.
2. Teach Family Vocabulary
Teachers should revise or teach key words:
- father – mother
- brother – sister
- grandfather – grandmother
- parents – family
Arabic meanings can be used if needed.
3. Show a Simple Model Paragraph
Students learn best by seeing examples. Teachers should write a short model paragraph on the board.
Example:
I have a small family. There are four people in my family.
My father is a teacher and my mother is a housewife.
I have one brother and one sister.
I love my family very much.
4. Break Writing into Sentences
Teachers should guide students to write one sentence at a time:
- Sentence 1: Number of family members
- Sentence 2: Parents
- Sentence 3: Brothers or sisters
- Sentence 4: Feelings about family
This makes writing easier and less stressful.
---How Teachers Can Support Weak Writers
- Allow students to write short sentences
- Accept simple grammar
- Correct mistakes gently
- Encourage effort, not perfection
Confidence is more important than perfect grammar at the beginning.
---Advice for Students: How to Write About Your Family
1. Use Simple Sentences
Do not write long sentences. Simple sentences are correct and clear.
2. Write True Information
Write about your real family. This makes writing easier.
3. Check Capital Letters and Full Stops
Start sentences with capital letters and end them with full stops.
4. Read Your Paragraph Aloud
Reading aloud helps you find mistakes and improve your writing.
5. Practice Often
The more you practice writing, the better you become.
---Common Mistakes Students Should Avoid
- Writing without planning
- Using very long sentences
- Mixing Arabic and English in one sentence
- Forgetting punctuation
Conclusion
Teaching students how to write about their family is an excellent way to build strong writing skills. With clear guidance, simple examples, and regular practice, students can master this topic easily. Teachers should encourage students and celebrate their progress.