📖 Reading
This is my family. My name is Mia. This is my mother. Her name is Ana. This is my father. His name is Tom. We live in a small house near the park.
My house has a big garden. My brother's bike is in the garden. Its wheels are red. My sister's cat is in the garden, too. Its name is Milo. Milo likes our garden very much.
In my room, I have a small desk. My books are on the desk. My pencils are in a blue box. The box is my sister's, but she says, 'You can use it, Mia.' I say, 'Thank you!'
On Sunday, my grandparents come to our house. Their car is white and very old. My grandmother's bag is big and red. Inside, there are cookies for us! My grandfather's hat is on the table. We are happy, and our house is full of love.
🗣️ Speaking — discussion
Context
- A grandmother passes down a family ring to her granddaughter, carrying stories and memories from three generations.
- The granddaughter must decide whether to keep the ring, sell it, or give it to a museum so others can learn about the family's history.
- The ring represents more than just an object—it represents family identity, love, and connection to the past.
- Different family members have different opinions about who should own the ring and what it really belongs to.
- The granddaughter learns that ownership is not just about having something; it's about responsibility and meaning.
Themes
- What Does Ownership Mean? — Ownership is more than legal possession—it involves responsibility, emotional connection, and the stories we attach to things.
- Family Possessions and Memory — Objects passed down in families carry memories and connect us to our ancestors. These possessions tell our family's story.
- Belonging and Responsibility — When we own something precious, we must decide: do we keep it for ourselves, share it with others, or protect it for future generations?
Personal Response
- Do you have something that belonged to your family in the past? What is it, and why is it important to you?
- If someone gave you a precious object, how would you feel? Would you want to keep it forever?
- What is the most important thing you own? Why does it matter to you?
Themes & Ideas
- Is a family heirloom more important because it is old, or because of the stories it carries?
- Can something belong to more than one person? For example, does a family ring belong only to the person who has it, or to the whole family?
- What makes something 'yours'? Is it because you have it, or because you love it?
Critical Thinking
- Should the granddaughter keep the ring private, or share it (for example, in a museum)? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each choice?
- If the granddaughter's brother also wants the ring, how should they decide who gets it? What is fair?
- Can memories belong to a person, or do they belong to everyone in the family?
Cultural & Social Topics
- In your culture, what kinds of objects are passed down in families? Why are they important?
- Do different cultures have different ideas about who should own family possessions?
- Should museums own objects that belong to families, or should families always keep their own things?
🎭 Classroom activity
Bring in an object that is special to you (or show a picture). Tell your partner: What is it? Who gave it to you? Why do you want to keep it? Then listen to your partner's story. Finally, discuss: Is this object more important because of what it is, or because of the person who gave it to you?
✏️ Questions
- This is Maria. ___ car is red and it is parked outside the house.
- Tom and Ben ___ got a big dog. It sleeps in their garden.
- Look at that cat! ___ tail is very long and fluffy.
- This is not my bag. It is ___ bag.
- We ___ got two bicycles in our garage.
- These are ___ books, not yours. Please give them back to us.
- What is Mia's father's name?
- a) Ana
- b) Tom
- c) Milo
- d) Mia
- Whose bike is in the garden?
- a) Mia's bike
- b) Her sister's bike
- c) Her brother's bike
- d) Her father's bike
- Whose cat is called Milo?
- a) Mia's sister's cat
- b) Mia's brother's cat
- c) Mia's mother's cat
- d) Mia's grandmother's cat
- Why does Mia say 'Thank you' to her sister?
- a) Her sister gives her a bike
- b) Her sister lets her use the pencil box
- c) Her sister gives her cookies
- d) Her sister cleans her room
- What color is the grandmother's bag?
- a) White
- b) Blue
- c) Red
- d) Black
- What does 'full of love' mean in the last paragraph?
- a) The house has many rooms
- b) The family feels happy together
- c) The house is very large
- d) The family has many pets