House Parts Vocabulary for ESL Second Graders

• Parts of the house are important vocabulary for ESL second graders.
• Learning these words helps them describe their surroundings and communicate effectively.

Exterior Parts of a House

• Roof: The top covering of a house that protects it from rain and sun.
• Chimney: A tall structure on the roof that lets smoke from the fireplace go outside.
• Wall: The outside part of a house.
• Window: An opening in the wall to let in light and air.
• Door: An entrance to the house.
• Yard: The area of land around the house.
• Garage: A place to park the car, often attached to the house.
• Driveway: The path leading to the garage or house where cars can drive.
• Garden: An area where flowers, plants, or vegetables are grown.
• Fence: A barrier around the yard, made of wood or metal.
• Gate: A movable part of the fence that allows entry to the yard.
• Porch: A covered area in front of the entrance.
• Steps: Help to access the house porch.
• Mailbox: A container for receiving mail.
• Shutter: Often found on the sides of windows.

Interior Parts of a House

• Living Room: A room for relaxing and socializing.
  • Sofa: A comfortable seat for multiple people
  • Television: Equipment used for watching TV.
  • Coffee Table: A low table placed in front of a sofa.
  • Armchair: A comfortable, single seat.
  • Rug: A covering to soften a floor.
• Kitchen: A room for cooking and preparing food.
  • Stove: An appliance for cooking food with heat.
  • Oven: An appliance for baking food.
  • Refrigerator: An appliance for keeping food cold.
  • Sink: A basin for washing dishes and hands.
  • Counter: Flat surface for food preparation.
  • Cabinet: Storage for dishes and food.
  • Table: A surface for eating meals.
  • Chair: Seating for one person at a table.
• Bedroom: A room for sleeping.
  • Bed: A place for sleeping.
  • Pillow: A cushion for the head while sleeping.
  • Blanket: A covering for warmth while sleeping.
  • Closet: A space for storing clothes.
  • Dresser: A piece of furniture for storing clothes.
  • Nightstand: A small table next to the bed.
  • Lamp: A light source.
• Bathroom: A room for personal hygiene.
  • Toilet: A fixture for disposing of bodily waste.
  • Sink: A basin for washing hands and face.
  • Bathtub: A tub for bathing.
  • Shower: A place for washing the body with water.
  • Mirror: A reflective surface for seeing oneself.
  • Towel: A cloth for drying oneself.
• Dining Room: A room for eating meals.
  • Table: A surface for placing food and dishes.
  • Chairs: Seating for people eating.
  • Cupboard: A piece of furniture for storing dishes and cutlery.
• Hallway: A passage connecting rooms.
• Stairs: A series of steps for moving between floors.
• Basement: A room below the ground floor, used for storage or recreation.
• Attic: A space just below the roof, often used for storage.
• Study: A room for reading and working.
  • Desk: A table for working or studying.
  • Bookshelf: A place to store books.

Furniture

• Sofa: A long, comfortable seat with a back and arms.
• Table: A flat surface supported by legs.
• Chair: A seat for one person.
• Bed: A piece of furniture for sleeping.
• Desk: A table used for writing or working.
• Cupboard: A cabinet or storage unit.

Prepositions of Place

• Use prepositions to describe where things are located in the house
  • In: Example: "The book is in the bedroom."
  • On: Example: "The lamp is on the table."
  • Under: Example: "The cat is under the bed."
  • Next to: Example: "The chair is next to the desk."
  • Behind: Example: "The mirror is behind the sink."
  • In front of: Example: "The car is in front of the garage."
  • Between: Example: "The house is between the trees."

Describing your house

• Use adjectives to describe the parts of the house:
  • "My house has a big garden."
  • "The kitchen is small and cozy."
  • "The living room is bright and spacious."
  • "I love cooking in my new kitchen."
  • "My bedroom has a large bed."

Activities in different parts of the house

• Living Room: Watching TV, reading books, playing games.
• Kitchen: Cooking, baking, eating breakfast.
• Bedroom: Sleeping, reading, relaxing.
• Bathroom: Taking a shower, brushing teeth.
• Dining Room: Eating dinner, having family meals.
• Garage: Parking the car, storing tools.
• Garden: Planting flowers, playing outside, relaxing.

Common Phrases

• "Welcome to my house!"
• "Make yourself at home."
• "The bathroom is down the hall."
• "Dinner is in the dining room."
• "Let's watch a movie in the living room."
• "I'm going to read a book in the bedroom."
• "Where is the kitchen?"
• "The cat is sleeping on the sofa."
• "I need to clean my room."

Verbs Related to Parts of the House

• Cook: Preparing food in the kitchen.
• Eat: Consuming food in the dining room or kitchen.
• Sleep: Resting in the bedroom.
• Watch: Viewing television in the living room.
• Read: Looking at books in the study or bedroom.
• Clean: Tidying up the house.
• Park: Putting the car in the garage.
• Plant: Putting new flowers in the garden.

Example Sentences

• "I cook dinner in the kitchen."
• "We eat breakfast at the table in the dining room."
• "I sleep in my bed in the bedroom."
• "We watch TV in the living room."
• "I read books in my study."
• "I clean my room every week."
• "I park my car in the garage."
• "I planted some flowers in the garden."

Compound words

• Some parts of the house are made of two words:
  • Bathroom
  • Bedroom
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Mailbox
  • Bookshelf
  • Nightstand
• Combining the words makes a new word.

This lesson introduces ESL second graders to the vocabulary for exterior parts of a house. Learning these words helps them describe their surroundings and communicate effectively. Key terms include roof, chimney, wall, window, door, yard, garage, and driveway.