We Are Family

Sumac Lottery is nine years old. A book about her and her family is coming out this month. In the video, she tells you a bit about it.

pets = huisdieren
figure out = verzinnen, bedenken

First read the assignment. Next watch the video. Take notes to help you do the assignment.

1. How many brothers and sisters does Sumac have?


2. And how many pets?


3. When Sumac’s grandpa arrives, they “have to figure out to make room for one more.”
   Explain what this means.

Extra speaking assignment

1. Now it’s your turn to introduce yourself and your family.
2. First write the answers to the following 2 questions:
   - How many people are there in your family?
   - Can you name one or more special things about your family? Write them down.
3. There you go: Hold your short introduction for your classmates. Or film it on camera.
   Use your answers to the 2 questions to help you.