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Unit Overview:

  • Home Vocabulary

  • Rooms in the Home

  • Present & Past Tense

  • Present Continuous Tense

  • Prepositions

  • Comparatives & Superlatives

  • Basic Measurements

  • Environmental Issues

In Unit 8, “Smart Homes,” students will embark on an educational journey exploring modern homes equipped with advanced technologies. This unit covers essential vocabulary related to homes, grammar focusing on prepositions and verb tenses, and practical applications of these concepts. Students will also learn about various animal habitats, both on land and in the sea, and how different species adapt to their environments. The unit concludes with activities that reinforce learning through discussions, comprehension checks, and fun rewards.
  • House, Apartment, One-Story, Two-Story
  • Kitchen, Dining Room, Bedroom, Living Room
  • Hallway, Yard, Entrance, Stairs, Wall, Floor
  • Office, Laundry Room, Closet, Porch, Attic, Basement
  • Design, Architect, Interior, Exterior
  • Igloo, Houseboat, Yurt, Camper Van
  • Neighbors, Neighborhood, Community, Roommate
  • Prepositions: next to, beside, above, below, inside, outside, on, on top of
  • Protect, Provide, Adapt, Hibernate
  • Web, Silk, Beehive, Pollen, Pollinate, Spin, Tree Hole
  • Squirrel, Eel, Crevice, Sea Urchin, Hide
  • Measure, Length, Width, Height, Ruler, Inch, Centimeter

  • The ball is next to the cat.
  • The table is beside the man.
  • I prefer to relax in the bedroom.
  • My family usually eats in the dining room.
  • The ball is above the cat.
  • The ball is under the cat.
  • The ball is between the cats.
  • I work every morning.
  • You are working right now.
  • I worked too much last week.
  • The ball is on top of the box.
  • The cat is outside the box.
  • I live in a nice neighborhood.
  • We are living in a house now.
  • I lived in an apartment before.
  • Where is the mouse? Next to / Beside / Above / Below / Under
  • The ball is inside the box.
  • I travel by plane often.
  • We are traveling to China now.
  • I traveled to Thailand last year.

Lesson 1 – Home Tour:

Great job exploring the different parts of a home today! You learned new vocabulary related to house parts and practiced using prepositions to describe the location of objects. Keep practicing at home and think about your dream home.

Vocabulary:

  • House, Apartment, One-Story, Two-Story, Kitchen, Dining Room, Bedroom, Living Room, Hallway, Yard, Entrance, Stairs

Lesson 2 – Welcome Back:

Excellent work learning more about the different rooms in a house! You practiced prepositions to describe locations and expanded your vocabulary with new rooms and bathroom terms. Reflect on how a house and a home differ.

Vocabulary: Office, Laundry Room, Closet, Porch, Sink, Toilet, Bathtub, Shower

Lesson 3 – Neighbors: 

Fantastic job learning about neighborhoods and community today! You practiced describing locations with prepositions and explored different types of homes. Keep thinking about what makes a good neighbor and what you like about your neighborhood.

Vocabulary: Neighbors, Neighborhood, Community, Roommate

Lesson 4 – Moving Day: Feedback Great job learning about moving and different parts of a home! You practiced using prepositions to describe locations and expanded your vocabulary with new home-related terms. Reflect on what makes a house a good home.

Vocabulary: Attic, Basement, Wall, Floor, Design, Architect, Interior, Exterior

Lesson 5 – Cool Homes: 

Excellent work exploring unique homes around the world! You learned about different types of homes and why people live in them. Think about what kind of unique home you would like to live in and why.

Vocabulary:

  • Igloo, House Boat, Yurt, Camper Van

Lesson 6 – Review #1: 

Great review session! You reinforced your knowledge of home-related vocabulary, prepositions, and verb tenses. Keep practicing these concepts and reflect on the different types of homes and their features.

Concepts to Review:

  • Prepositions
  • Verb Tenses
  • Home Vocabulary

 

Lesson 7 – Cave Animals: 

Fantastic job learning about animal homes in caves! You explored the lives of animals like tigers, bears, and troglobites. Think about how animals adapt to their environments and why caves are important for their survival.

Vocabulary: Protect, Provide, Adapt, Hibernate

Lesson 8 – Above Ground: 

Great job learning about above-ground animal homes! You explored the lives of bees, spiders, and animals that live in tree holes. Reflect on why bees are important and how different animals create their homes.

Vocabulary: Web, Silk, Beehive, Pollen, Pollinate, Spin, Tree Hole, Squirrel

Lesson 9 – Homes in the Sea:

Excellent work exploring animal homes in the sea! You learned about eels, crabs, sea urchins, and the importance of coral reefs. Think about how sea creatures find shelter and protect themselves in the ocean.

Vocabulary: Eel, Crevice, Sea Urchin, Hide

Lesson 10 – Measuring Things: 

Great job learning about measuring and comparing lengths! You practiced using rulers and understanding the difference between the Metric and Imperial systems. Keep practicing measuring objects and comparing their sizes.

Vocabulary: Measure, Length, Width, Height, Ruler, Inch, Centimeter

Lesson 11 – Review #2:

Excellent review session! You reinforced your understanding of animal homes, prepositions, and measuring concepts. Keep practicing these concepts and reflect on the importance of different animal homes and measuring accurately.

Lesson 12 – Assessment:

Fantastic job completing the assessment! You demonstrated your knowledge of animal homes, prepositions, and measuring concepts. Reflect on what you have learned and think about your dream home and how animals adapt to their environments.

L4 U8 - Smart Homes
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Smart Homes
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Smart Homes
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