English as a Second Language
Level A1
3. Family Camping
Hello, students!
In this unit, we will learn about English about family camping activities. Camping is fun. You can set up a tent, make a fire, roast marshmallows, fish, and tell stories. You will learn words about camping, use simple sentences, and talk about your family in the outdoors. We will use SCS/SMS to copy sentences, make your own sentences, read a story, and practice dialogs.
By the end of this unit, you will be able to:
- Name camping words in English
- Use simple sentences about family camping
- Participate in short dialogs
- Read a short story and understand it
- Copy and make sentences using SCS/SMS
Mission Statement:
To teach students vocabulary and expressions about camping and family activities using a step-by-step, multisensory approach that builds reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.
Reflection Questions (Students)
Did you enjoy learning about camping? If so, can you say 3 camping words in English?
Reflection Questions (Teachers)
Did students learn the camping vocabulary?
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Content and Activities
Vocabulary
Direction: Copy and answer the vocabulary words below
Vocabulary – Camping Words (SCS → SMS)
- Tent – A place to sleep outdoors.
Example: I put up the tent.
SCS: ______________________________
SMS: ______________________________
- Sleeping Bag – A bag for sleeping in.
Example: I sleep in my sleeping bag.
SCS: ______________________________
SMS: ______________________________
- Campfire – Fire outdoors to cook and stay warm.
Example: We sit around the campfire.
SCS: ______________________________
SMS: ______________________________
- Marshmallows – Soft, sweet food for roasting.
Example: I roast marshmallows.
SCS: ______________________________
SMS: ______________________________
- Fishing Rod – A tool to catch fish.
Example: I use a fishing rod.
SCS: ______________________________
SMS: ______________________________
- Sticks – Wood for making a fire.
Example: Jake gathers sticks for the campfire.
SCS: ______________________________
SMS: ______________________________
- Lantern – A light for the campsite.
Example: We use a lantern at night.
SCS: ______________________________
SMS: ______________________________
- Hatchet – Small axe for cutting wood.
Example: Dad uses a hatchet.
SCS: ______________________________
SMS: ______________________________
- Camping Stove – A small stove for cooking outdoors.
Example: Mom cooks on the camping stove.
SCS: ______________________________
SMS: ______________________________
- Adventure – A fun activity outdoors.
Example: Camping is an adventure.
SCS: ______________________________
SMS: ______________________________
Most Commonly Used English Words
- We – Pronoun
Meaning: Used for more than one person.
Example: We are at the campsite.
SCS: _______________________________
SMS: _______________________________
- Can – Verb
Meaning: Ability or possibility.
Example: I can roast marshmallows.
SCS: _______________________________
SMS: _______________________________
- All – Pronoun
Meaning: Everyone or everything.
Example: All the family is happy.
SCS: _______________________________
SMS: _______________________________
- Your – Possessive
Meaning: Belongs to you.
Example: Take your fishing rod.
SCS: _______________________________
SMS: _______________________________
- My – Possessive
Meaning: Belongs to me.
Example: My tent is big.
SCS: _______________________________
SMS: _______________________________
- Him – Pronoun
Meaning: Male person.
Example: I help him with the fire.
SCS: _______________________________
SMS: _______________________________
- Her – Pronoun
Meaning: Female person.
Example: I see her by the lake.
SCS: _______________________________
SMS: _______________________________
- They – Pronoun
Meaning: More than one person.
Example: They set up the tent.
SCS: _______________________________
SMS: _______________________________
- At – Preposition
Meaning: Place or time.
Example: We are at the lake.
SCS: _______________________________
SMS: _______________________________
- This – Pronoun
Meaning: Near in space or time.
Example: This is my sleeping bag.
SCS: _______________________________
SMS: _______________________________
- Go – Verb
Meaning: To move from one place to another.
Example: We go fishing in the morning.
SCS: _______________________________
SMS: _______________________________
- Up – Adverb/Preposition
Meaning: Toward a higher position.
Example: I get up at seven o’clock.
SCS: _______________________________
SMS: _______________________________
- No – Adverb
Meaning: Negative response.
Example: No, I do not want to leave yet.
SCS: _______________________________
SMS: _______________________________
- Out – Adverb/Preposition
Meaning: Away from the inside.
Example: The children run out to explore.
SCS: _______________________________
SMS: _______________________________
- See – Verb
Meaning: To look at or notice.
Example: I see a big tree.
SCS: _______________________________
SMS: _______________________________
- Make – Verb
Meaning: To create or prepare something.
Example: We make a fire for cooking.
SCS: _______________________________
SMS: _______________________________
- Like – Verb
Meaning: To enjoy or feel happy about something.
Example: I like roasted marshmallows.
SCS: _______________________________
SMS: _______________________________
- Do – Verb
Meaning: To perform an action.
Example: I do my chores every morning.
SCS: _______________________________
SMS: _______________________________
- Went – Verb (Past tense of go)
Meaning: Moved from one place to another.
Example: We went to the lake yesterday.
SCS: _______________________________
SMS: _______________________________
- Fun – Adjective
Meaning: Enjoyable or happy.
Example: Camping is fun for the whole family.
SCS: _______________________________
SMS: _______________________________
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