I appreciate them because they are . . .

peppy happy sense of humor

clever funny good sport

creative dependable important

curious handsome kind

loving good cook patient

organized supportive protecting

playful affectionate observant

inquisitive hard worker cheerful

helpful peace maker friendly

cooperative good listener energetic

pretty quiet agreeable

strong sharing thoughtful

responsible good hugger enjoyable

athletic active caring

neat lovable sensitive

full of fun capable imaginative

intelligent understanding assertive

Appreciation and caring may be shown in many different ways. Match family members to ways listed and write their names on the line next to that way. List other ways to show appreciation and caring and match those to your family members.

a poem ___________________________________________________

an art/craft project___________________________________________________

a special letter ___________________________________________________

a handmade card ___________________________________________________

a handmade gift ___________________________________________________

a special food ___________________________________________________

a song ____________________________________________________

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You are going to write a short composition “MY FAMILY IS SPECIAL”. Before writing a composition you have to know how to use a range of connecting words and phrases to make your composition more interesting and clear.

Write the words and phrases in the box in the correct categories.

furthermore moreover similarly what is more also however nevertheless on the other hand but besides despite yet although whereas while due to because owing to because of as since so…that such … that as a result consequently therefore

Contrast ______________________________________________________________

Joining _______________________________________________________________

Cause/Reason __________________________________________________________

Result ________________________________________________________________

Join the following sentences in every possible way using the words and phrases from the box.

1. Our parents gave us a wonderful education. They lacked money.

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2. My brother was an angel, I was really naughty.

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3. We argued a lot. We were still a united, happy family.

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4. We lived in a large, old house and we were not well-off. We had a happy upbringing.

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5. My father was gentle and kind. He had a very strict manner.

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6. My father was old-fashioned. He was a good man.

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7. My mother definitely used to spoil us. She was very kind-hearted.

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8. I was always fighting at school. My parents didn’t seem to mind.

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9. I will bring my children up in the same way. I was brought up by my Granny.

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10. My step mother didn’t buy me anything. I packed a suitcase and left the home.

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Write a composition on the following plan.