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Rocking Chairs
Rocking Chairs

Learn English meaning of ‘rocking chairs’

Date: May 11 2018

Themes: Family, Hobbies

Intro

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Many people enjoy collecting antique things. People collect old-timey photos, old-fashioned hats, old tools, paintings, dishes, and farm equipment. Many collectors are also fond of handmade rocking chairs. Rocking chairs are sometimes quite ornate and beautiful. They are carved from wood, and rocking away in a rocking chair can be very soothing.

Vocab

antique n.

Definition

Example Grandma Jean showed me her favorite antique last week.

old-timey adj.

Definition

Example I love looking at black and white, old-timey photos.

collector n.

Definition

Example My brother is quite the collector. He owns every Star Wars action figure.

fond adj.

Definition

Example My mother has fond memories of growing up in a small town.

handmade adj.

Definition

Example My grandfather loves working with wood, so my grandma has all kinds of handmade furniture.

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Quiz

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Discussion

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Do you have a rocking chair? Does it remind you of Grandma’s house?

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I don’t have one, but I’d love to have a rocking chair in my room or backyard for my reading times.

09:19 PM May 15 2018 |

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