Relative Mother (mom) Father (dad) Daughter Son Brother Sister Aunt Uncle Cousin

Niece Nephew Grandmother

(Grandma) Grandfather

(Grandpa) Granddaughter Grandson Mother-in-law Father-in-law

Sister-in-law Brother-in-law Daughter-in-law Son-in-law Stepmother Stepfather Stepdaughter Stepson Apartment building Married

Divorced Widow Widower To rent an apartment To own a home or

condominium (condo) Pet Ethnicity Dormitory (dorm)

It is impossible to describe the typical American family.

President Obama’s family is one example of an American family

The family has a father, mother and two daughters.

Michael Bluth is a single father. His wife died. Michael Bluth is a…?

His son George Michael is an only child.

George Michael’s cousin Maeby is also an only child.

Michael Bluth’s brothers Buster and Gob are unmarried. (not married)

Many American families live in houses but some families live in apartment buildings.

They ?…? apartments.

The Simpsons have two pets.

Which pets do they have? (type of animal)

Bonus question: What are the names of their pets?

Name the pets in the photo on the right:

Bowling

Eating Pizza

Watching TV

Going to the beach

Popular foods often vary by the region in which the family lives and the ethnicity of the family.

In San Francisco there are many immigrants from China, Vietnam and Mexico.

Hot and Spicy ChickenChinese dish

Tamales- Mexican dish

“Soul Food” Lobster from Maine

Barbecue Fried trout

Some families have houses with yards and gardens where they grow vegetables or fruits.

Most families buy all their food in supermarkets or eat in restaurants.

Pumpkins are carved with faces and called jack o’ lanterns.

Jack o‘ lanterns are carved with very simple or complex designs.

There are many different opinions on the origins of this Halloween tradition.

How many people are in your family?

Do you live in a house, an apartment or a dormitory (dorm)?

Do you have any brothers or sisters? What are their names? Are they students or do they work?

Do you have any pets? What are their names?

What do you like to do in your spare time?

Do you like to watch movies?

What is your favorite movie (or type of movies)?

Who is your favorite actor or actress? Why?

What are your favorite foods? What do you or does your family eat for breakfast? For lunch? For dinner?

Does your family grow their own fruits and vegetables?

Do you like to cook? What do you like to cook?

Do you like to play sports? Which sports do you like to play?