My Place

Lead-in

  • Describe your house.
  • What rooms are there in your house? 
    • What is your favorite room? Why?

Presentation

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  • What are some elements that can turn a house into a home?

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  • What would be a good title for the text? Read it and find out.
  • There’s magic in the house
  • There’s no magic in the house
  • Magic is everywhere
  • There’s magic in the house
  • There’s no magic in the house
  • Magic is everywhere

Welcome to the world of houses, where walls hold secrets and windows whisper tales! Let’s take a delightful stroll through the different parts of a house and discover the magic they hold.

Once upon a time, in a quaint little village, stood a house. The roof, like a sturdy hat, protected the house from rain and sunshine. The sun peeked through the windows each morning, greeting the sleepy inhabitants.

Inside the house, the walls played hide-and-seek with colorful paintings and family photographs. The living room, with its cozy sofa and fluffy cushions, was the heart of the house—a place where laughter echoed and stories unfolded.

Next, we have the kitchen, a culinary wonderland! The fridge, like a treasure chest, held delightful treats and chilled refreshments. The stove danced with pots and pans, sizzling up tasty meals that filled the house with mouthwatering aromas.

Up the winding staircase, we reached the bedrooms—dreamy havens of tranquility. The beds, dressed in soft sheets and fluffy comforters, awaited dreams of adventures and far-off lands.

But wait! There’s more magic to be found in the bathroom. The mirror, a portal to self-discovery, reflected the smiles and frowns of the inhabitants as they got ready for each day’s adventure.

And let’s not forget the backyard, a wonderland of exploration! The grass was a green carpet for picnics and games, while the trees whispered secrets to the wind, sharing stories from generations past.

Oh, and the attic! A treasure trove of memories and forgotten treasures. A beautifully messy place with old toys, dusty books, and nostalgic mementos from a time long ago.

So, my dear English learner, remember that a house is more than just bricks and mortar. It’s a canvas of memories waiting to be painted with joy, love, and laughter! ??

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Bottom Up

  • True or False

Example: The living room was described as the heart of the house where stories unfolded. > True

  1. The roof of the house protected it from rain and sunshine.
  2. The kitchen had a refrigerator that held delightful treats and chilled refreshments.
  3. The bedrooms were described as havens of tranquility.
  4. The bathroom mirror was mentioned as a portal to self-discovery.
  5. The attic was described as a beautifully messy place with old toys and nostalgic mementos.
  1. The roof of the house protected it from rain and sunshine. True
  2. The kitchen had a refrigerator that held delightful treats and chilled refreshments. True
  3. The bedrooms were described as havens of tranquility. True
  4. The bathroom mirror was mentioned as a portal to self-discovery. True
  5. The attic was described as a beautifully messy place with old toys and nostalgic mementos. True

Post

  • Using the text as inspiration,  what would your dream house be like?

Target Language

Describing Spaces

  • Bright
  • Noisy
  • Tiny
  • Modern
  • Dark
  • Messy
  • Cozy
  • Spacious
  • Tidy
  • Cold
  • Furnished
  • Empty
  • Quiet
  • Run-Down

Controlled Practice

  • Choose the correct column for each adjective from the target language, putting the words and their antonyms in the same position.

Positive

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Negative

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Positive

  • Bright
  • Modern
  • Spacious
  • Tidy
  • Furnished
  • Quiet
  • Cozy

Negative

  • Dark
  • Run-Down
  • Tiny
  • Messy
  • Empty
  • Noisy
  • Cold

Freer Practice

  • Use the target language and complete the sentences according to your own ideas.
  1. My kitchen is… but my living room is…
  2. One thing I hate is… houses because…
  3. My bedroom is… and… but sometimes it gets…
  4. The best place in my house is the… because it is…
  5. My least favorite place in my house is… because it is…

Production

  • Use the target language to describe a house you would not like to live in.

Example: I don’t want to live in a house that has less than 5 bedrooms and…

Homework

Match each word with its synonym.

  1. Bright
  2. Noisy
  3. Tiny
  4. Modern
  5. Dark
  6. Messy

(6) Cluttered

(   ) Luminous

(   ) Contemporary

(   ) Dim

(   ) Loud

(   ) Small

  1. Bright
  2. Noisy
  3. Tiny
  4. Modern
  5. Dark
  6. Messy

(6) Cluttered

(1) Luminous

(4) Contemporary

(5) Dim

(2) Loud

(3) Small

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word from the Target Language.

Example: After the party, the kitchen was left in a ____ state. > After the party, the kitchen was left in a messy state.
  1. The room was so ____, you could hear a pin drop.
  2. The old house on the corner looks really ____ and abandoned.
  3. Despite its size, the apartment felt quite ____ and welcoming.
  4. The library was completely ____, without a single book on the shelves.
  5. She prefers ____ furniture to give her home a contemporary look.
  1. The room was so quiet, you could hear a pin drop.
  2. The old house on the corner looks really run-down and abandoned.
  3. Despite its size, the apartment felt quite cozy and welcoming.
  4. The library was completely empty, without a single book on the shelves.
  5. She prefers modern furniture to give her home a contemporary look.

Use each word in a sentence to show its meaning.

  1. Bright
  2. Noisy
  3. Tiny
  4. Modern
  5. Dark
  6. Messy

(   ) “The city street was loud with the sounds of traffic and pedestrians.”

(   ) “The office was equipped with the latest technology, including high-speed internet and smartboards.”

(   ) “It was a stormy night, with frequent lightning and thunder.”

(   ) “The sunlight streamed in through the window, illuminating the entire room.”

(6) “After the birthday party, the living room had decorations and gift wrappings everywhere.”

(   ) “She wore a snall locket around her neck, which held great sentimental value.”

  1. Bright
  2. Noisy
  3. Tiny
  4. Modern
  5. Dark
  6. Messy

(2) “The city street was loud with the sounds of traffic and pedestrians.”

(4) “The office was equipped with the latest technology, including high-speed internet and smartboards.”

(5) “It was a stormy night, with frequent lightning and thunder.”

(1) “The sunlight streamed in through the window, illuminating the entire room.”

(6) “After the birthday party, the living room had decorations and gift wrappings everywhere.”

(3) “She wore a snall locket around her neck, which held great sentimental value.”

Decide if the sentences correctly use the vocabulary word. Write True or False.

Example: The messy room was spotless and organized. > False

  1. The bright room was hard to see in.
  2. The library was so noisy I couldn’t concentrate.
  3. A tiny elephant walked across the road.
  4. Her modern phone was from the early 2000s.
  5. The dark sun shone brightly at noon.
  1. The bright room was hard to see in. False
  2. The library was so noisy I couldn’t concentrate. True
  3. A tiny elephant walked across the road. False
  4. Her modern phone was from the early 2000s. False
  5. The dark sun shone brightly at noon. False

Change the bold vocabulary in the story with their opposite.

Once in a bright village, there was a spacious cottage. Inside, it was always warm and tidy, except for one furnished room, which was completely noisy.

Once in a dark village, there was a tiny cottage. Inside, it was always cold and messy, except for one empty room, which was completely quiet.

Writing

Describe your childhood house and compare it with your current house.

Example: When I was a kid I used to live in a bright house with…