English as a Second Language
Level A 2
6. The Yard
Preview Summary
Unit 6 introduces learners to English about the yard, including the front yard, back yard, and garden. Students explore how outdoor spaces are used for relaxation, play, and gardening, while learning to describe these areas in simple English. Through engaging examples, learners practice sentences, build vocabulary, and understand the cultural variety of yards.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to help beginner English learners understand and describe outdoor spaces around the home, fostering practical language skills while encouraging curiosity about different cultures and daily life.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:
- Identify and name parts of a yard: front yard, back yard, and garden.
- Understand and use simple vocabulary related to outdoor activities and plants.
- Construct basic sentences describing yards and their uses.
- Recognize cultural differences in yard designs and uses around the world.
- Apply new vocabulary in speaking and writing about outdoor spaces.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this unit, students will be able to:
- Describe a front yard, back yard, and garden using simple English sentences.
- Explain the purposes of different yard areas, such as playing, resting, and gardening.
- Use vocabulary words like flowers, lawn, garden, fence, and playground correctly.
- Share personal experiences about their own yard or outdoor spaces.
- Demonstrate understanding of how yards contribute to family life and outdoor enjoyment.
The Yard: Front, Back, and Garden
A yard is the outdoor space around a house. It is a place for fun, relaxation, and enjoying nature. Families use yards to play, rest, grow plants, and spend time together. Yards can look different in different countries, but they all help people enjoy the outdoors.
Types of Yards
- Front Yard
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: The area in front of a house.
Purpose:
The front yard is for greeting guests, playing, and showing flowers or decorations.
Example Sentence:
Many families plant flowers in the front yard.
SCS: …………………………………………………………………………
SMS: …………………………………………………………………………
- Back Yard
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: The area behind a house.
Purpose:
The backyard is for family activities, barbecues, games, and relaxing.
Example Sentence:
Children like to play games in the backyard.
SCS: …………………………………………………………………………
SMS: …………………………………………………………………………
- Garden
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: A special part of the yard where people grow plants, flowers, or food.
Purpose:
A garden is used to grow vegetables, fruits, and flowers.
Example Sentence:
My family grows vegetables in the garden.
SCS: …………………………………………………………………………
SMS: ……………………………………………………………………….
How Yards Are Different in Different Countries
- America
Front Yard:
Many homes have grass and flowers. People decorate with flags or garden decorations.
Back Yard:
Back yards may have pools, barbecues, and play areas for children.
Garden:
Families often grow vegetables like tomatoes and peppers.
SCS: …………………………………………………………………………
SMS: …………………………………………………………………………
- Japan
Front Yard:
Homes often have small gardens with rocks and small trees. Designs are simple and natural.
Back Yard:
Back yards are often small and may have a quiet place to sit and drink tea.
Garden:
Japanese gardens may have ponds, stones, and beautiful plants.
SCS: …………………………………………………………………………
SMS: …………………………………………………………………………
- Brazil
Front Yard:
Front yards have colorful flowers and tropical plants. Many homes have fences for privacy.
Back Yard:
Back yards are used for family gatherings and relaxing. Some have hammocks.
Garden:
Families may grow fruits like mangoes and bananas.
SCS: …………………………………………………………………………
SMS: …………………………………………………………………………
- United Kingdom
Front Yard:
Many homes have small front gardens with flowers and bushes. Roses are very popular.
Back Yard:
Back yards are used for barbecues and may have patios for sitting.
Garden:
Families often grow vegetables like potatoes and carrots.
SCS: …………………………………………………………………………
SMS: …………………………………………………………………………
Unit Summary
A yard is an important outdoor space around a home. The front yard welcomes guests, the back yard is for family fun, and the garden is for growing plants. Yards look different around the world, but they all help families enjoy nature and time together.
Reflection Questions (Students)
What is a yard? Name one part of a yard.
Reflection Questions (Teachers)
Did students show interest and enjoyment in the unit?
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Content and Activities
Vocabulary
Direction: Copy and answer the vocabulary words below
Study Guide – “Train Your Brain” (Questions + Example Answers)
- What is a yard?
Example Answer 1: A yard is outside a house.
Example Answer 2: A yard is a place to play and relax. - What is a front yard used for?
Example Answer 1: It welcomes guests.
Example Answer 2: It has flowers and grass. - What happens in a back yard?
Example Answer 1: Families relax there.
Example Answer 2: People eat and play outside. - What do people grow in a garden?
Example Answer 1: Vegetables.
Example Answer 2: Flowers and fruits. - How are yards different in countries?
Example Answer 1: Some are big, some are small.
Example Answer 2: Plants change by country. - Name one thing you see in a yard.
Example Answer 1: Grass.
Example Answer 2: Trees. - Why do families like yards?
Example Answer 1: They spend time together.
Example Answer 2: They enjoy nature. - Which yard is in front of the house?
Example Answer 1: Front yard.
Example Answer 2: The yard near the street.
Yard Vocabulary Words
# | Term | Definition (A1-Friendly) | Example Sentence |
1 | Yard | The outdoor space around a house. | The yard is a nice place to play. |
2 | Front Yard | The area in front of a house. | Flowers grow in the front yard. |
3 | Back Yard | The area behind a house. | We eat outside in the back yard. |
4 | Garden | A place to grow plants and food. | My family has a garden. |
5 | Grass | Short green plants on the ground. | Children sit on the grass. |
6 | Flowers | Colorful plants that grow in yards. | The flowers are beautiful. |
7 | Trees | Tall plants with a trunk and leaves. | A tree gives shade. |
8 | Fence | A wall or barrier around a yard. | The fence keeps the dog safe. |
9 | Path | A way to walk through a yard. | The path leads to the door. |
10 | Plants | Living things that grow in soil. | The plants need water. |
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