Unit 5 – Introductory lesson – What makes a family business successful?

Instructions

Group Activity

The students will participate in a group activity. The class teacher will divide the students into groups. In each group, there will be four students. The students will watch two videos and discuss “What makes a family business successful”. They will have five to seven minutes to write down important points. After that, one student from each group ( group leader) will present their findings to the whole class. The class teacher will randomly select two or three group leaders to present ” What makes a family business successful?”

Second Activity

In this activity, the teacher will ask the following questions to the students

  1. In the videoes, numerous factors were identified that contribute to the success of a family business. Based on your understanding, which three factors do you believe are the most crucial/important?
  2. Out of the two videos you watched, which one did you like most and what is the reason for your choice?

A successful family business

Read the paragraph and then answer the questions that follow.

For many years, the Johnson family has been running a highly successful business, specializing in the design and manufacturing of custom furniture. Their strength and expertise have been well-known throughout the industry, as the family’s willingness to take risks and try new ideas has led to a steady stream of satisfied clients. Over time, the company grew into a successful corporation, with branches located all over the country. Despite the expansion, the Johnsons have managed to maintain a sense of unity and close-knit teamwork among family members and employees alike. This courageous approach to business has allowed the Johnson family to grow and thrive, attracting top talent in the industry and developing a reputation for excellence. Through their hard work and dedication, the Johnson family has become a shining example of what a successful family business should be.

Circle the correct answers.

1. What is the Johnson family’s business expertise?

A. Accounting

B. Custom Furniture Design and Manufacturing

C. Automotive Repairs

D. Construction

2. How has the Johnson family’s willingness to take risks benefited their business?

A. They have saved a lot of money.

B. They have opened multiple branches worldwide.

C. They have hired fewer employees.

D. They have decided to retire earlier.

3. How has the Johnson family managed to maintain unity among family members and employees?

A. By choosing only family members as employees

B. By having strict rules for employees to follow

C. Through close-knit teamwork

D. By paying employees high salaries

4. What has the Johnson family’s courageous approach to business allowed them to do?

A. Expand their business into multiple branches

B. Retire early

C. Sell their business to another family

D. Go bankrupt

5. What kind of reputation has the Johnson family’s hard work and dedication given them?

A. Negative

B. Unidentifiable

C. Poor

D. Excellent

Unit 5 – Reading and Writing – Vocabulary 1

There are different methods of teaching vocabulary/new words. One such method is the PPP approach which can be implemented. The PPP approach involves the teacher introducing the new words, followed by practising the words using Quizlet, and finally assessing the students’ understanding through either a quiz or by asking them to create sentences using the new words.

An alternative method is that teacher can create groups within the class and share a link to the slides with the students. The students will work together in their groups, and one student from each team will act as the instructor and teach one word to the whole class. In this way, all the words will be taught by the students.

Once this activity is completed, Quizlet can be utilized for practice. Finally, in the assessment stage, the students can either be given a quiz or ask them to write sentences using the new words.

Unit 5 – Reading 1 – Comprehension Questions – Quiz

Instructions for the Activity :

Read the article in your “reading and writing book”, pages 102 and 103, and answer the questions below ( one by one). The title of the reading passage is “ A Successful Family Business”

Unit 5 – Reading 1 – Finding the Main Idea – Quiz

Instructions for the Activity :

Read the article in your “reading and writing book”, pages 102 and 103, and answer the questions below ( one by one). The title of the reading passage is “ A Successful Family Business”

Unit 5 – Reading and Writing – Vocabulary 2

Unit 5 – Reading 2 – Comprehension Questions – Quiz

Instructions for the Activity :

Read the article in your “reading and writing book”, pages 107 and 108, and choose the correct answers.  The title of the reading passage is “ The Challenge of Running a Family Business”

Unit 5 – Reading 2 – Finding the Main Idea – Quiz

Instructions for the Activity :

Read the article in your “reading and writing book”, pages 107 and 108, and choose the correct answers.  The title of the reading passage is “ The Challenge of Running a Family Business”