A cousin is arriving after her music lesson. Can the family plan a picnic that includes her in the photo? Learners read a short family message, collect plans, solve a timetable puzzle, discuss a change, and write their own Sunday message. Includes two student pages and a teacher key.
Target Vocabulary
family, cousin, grandma, before, after · making, bringing, playing, taking photos
Activity
- Read the four-line message and explain why the photo is after lunch.
- Complete a table of family members and their plans.
- Use before and after clues to solve a four-event timetable.
- Ask and answer questions in role before changing the plan.
- Write a new Sunday message and discuss how everyone can help shape a family plan.
Learning Goal
Understand and communicate family arrangements, using time clues to create a plan that includes everyone.
Suggested Textbook Connections
| Textbook Name | Unit Number & Title | Context / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Our World 4, Second Edition (American English) | Unit 1 · All in Our Family | Full match — family plans using present progressive for future arrangements. |
| Super Minds 4, Second Edition (British English) | Unit 1 · In the museum | Thematic match — family stories on pages 16–17. Used as a reading benchmark; grammar targets differ. |
