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Doing things together
Discover Term 1: Axis 1, Chapter 2
GoalSay what families do together and what a tradition is.
New words
together · with other peoplecelebrate · do something special on a happy daytradition · something a family does again and again
Explanation
Families do many things together. They eat meals together. They visit their relatives. They play games and go for walks. They celebrate special days, such as birthdays. Some families celebrate Eid. Some celebrate Christmas. Many families enjoy Sham el-Nessim in spring. A tradition is something a family does again and again. It makes the family feel close.
Worked examples
Habiba’s family eats lunch together every Friday. This is their tradition.
Omar’s family hangs a lantern in Ramadan. Farida’s family puts up a Christmas tree. Each family has its own traditions.
On Sham el-Nessim, Seif’s family goes on a picnic. They bring eggs and green onions.
Class activity
Find our tradition. Ask a grown-up: “What do we do together every week or every year?” Draw it. Then tell a friend about it and ask what their family does.
Practice
1
Say one thing families do together.
For example: eat, play, visit relatives, celebrate.
2
Which picture shows playing? Say the letter.
B.
3
What is a tradition?
Something a family does again and again.
4
Say one special day your family celebrates.
Any true answer, for example: a birthday, Eid, Christmas, Sham el-Nessim.