To define the role of individuals within the family structure

To relate more effectively with each member of family

Time

Activity

Literacy Modeling

12 min

Introduction of instructors, course and session objectives, vocabulary, and resources.

PowerPoint slide show of the vocabulary

While viewing the vocabulary be sure to point out base words, suffixes, and prefixes. Use of vocabulary outside of class should be assigned.

Viewing words and meaning will reinforce learning. Word attack skills and reading strategies should be used as often as possible in this class to help improve Literacy skills

Parents should be instructed to use the same word attack skills at home that are used in class. This will improve English skills.

15 min.

Discuss family member roles

Family Photo Album with pictures of extended family and celebrations. Show first section of video on celebrations.

Each family member has a different role in the family. Some of the common roles played by family members are as follows:

The Disciplinarian - The one who enforces training that is expected to produce a specified character or pattern of behavior.

The favorite - The individual liked or preferred above all others.

The Nurturer - The one who promotes development or growth, upbringing, or rearing.

The black sheep/ trouble maker - The individual responsible for causing dissent in a family or social situation.

The Peacemaker - The one who maintains freedom from quarrels or disagreements. They are responsible for keeping harmonious relationships going.

The Organizer / doer - The individual responsible for organizing and accomplishing activities within the family structure.

The Rule Maker - The individual responsible for creating the regulations within the family structure.

The Baby - The individual who is the youngest or is treated as the youngest with the least amount of responsibility in the family structure.

15 min.

Discuss how knowing the role of family members can help improve family members ability to relate more effectively

Communication Skills Inventory (Test)

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Handout-Family Roles

Each family member has a different role in the family. Traditional families have two parents to share responsibilities. In nontraditional families, such as single parent, intergenerational, and adoptive, each member of the family has to take on more than one role. Sometimes, with intergenerational families there is more than one person who hands out the discipline or is in charge. Different roles include rule maker, disciplinarian, peacemaker, organizer/doer, Troublemaker / black-sheep, baby, the favorite, and nurturer.

This activity will help class members to identify the roles played by each member of the family.

5 min

Assign and handout the vocabulary crossword puzzle, be sure to send home copies for the family to use together.

Vocabulary words crossword puzzle

Parent and children should work together to complete the crossword puzzle.

5 min

Instruct parents to check out books from local library, and read to the children. Most libraries will help explain the process of checking out a books and use of the library.

Suggested books: "Abuela" by Arthur Dorros published by Penguin Group, "Papa Pequeño, Papa Small" by Lois Lenski, Samish translation by Maria Dolores Lado

Reading to children will improve parent — child relationships. Reading together will also integrate cultural language and traditions.

Parents and children going to the library to check out books can improve literacy skills. Both parent and child will learn to use the library.

Reading to children will increase literacy skills, and improve English language skills for both parent and child.

5 min.

Review objectives of this class and present topics and objectives for next class.

Review reinforces learning. This will allow parents to do self-exploration of the topic and objectives.