The seasons
Cambridge Primary English Grade 1 · Unit 7: Seasons · Lesson 19 · Term 1 · Marshall Cavendish
Also known as: Seasons · Like + ing
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Lesson idea
Ella in New Zealand tells us what she likes in each season, and we learn season words and I like or I do not like + -ing.
Lesson vocabulary: spring: the warm season when flowers grow · summer: the hot season · autumn: the cool season when leaves fall · winter: the cold season · lamb: a baby sheep · ladybird: a small red insect with black spots · sandcastle: a little house made of sand · snowman: a man made of snow
Key points
- Use like + verb + -ing to say what we like doing.
- Use I do not like + verb + -ing to say what we do not like doing.
- Hot, cold, warm, cool and fluffy are adjectives.
Lesson questions (15)
- Where does Ella live?
Answer: In New Zealand - When does Ella like watching the lambs?
Answer: In spring - Who does Ella go for walks with?
Answer: Grandma - What is on the red ladybirds?
Answer: Black spots - What do they do on sunny days?
Answer: Have picnics at the beach - Whose boat do they go fishing in?
Answer: Dad's - When do the children jump in the leaves?
Answer: In autumn - What colour is the sky in winter?
Answer: Grey - What do they give the snowman for a nose?
Answer: A carrot - Who likes throwing snowballs at Ella?
Answer: Her brother - Complete: In winter, it is ___.
Answer: cold - Complete: In summer, it is ___.
Answer: hot - Complete: I do not like ___ cold.
Answer: feeling - Complete: We like ___ snowballs.
Answer: making - Which is spelled correctly?
Answer: autumn
About this lesson
“The seasons” is from Cambridge Primary English Grade 1 (Unit 7: Seasons) and has 15 questions with answers. Sample questions: “Where does Ella live?” and “When does Ella like watching the lambs?”. Every question can be played in any Hessa Play game or activity.
How to use it in class
- Show the question on the board and let students think before the options appear.
- Split the class into two teams; every correct answer earns a point.
- Display it on the smart board, send it as homework by link, or play it solo or in two teams.
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Questions about this lesson
What are the seasons in English?
spring, summer, autumn and winter.
How do we say what we like and do not like doing?
I like playing in the snow. I do not like getting wet. We use ing after like.
Which adjectives describe the weather?
hot, cold, warm and cool, for example: Summer is hot.
Do students need an account to play this lesson?
No. The teacher shares the lesson link; the student types a first name and plays on a phone or computer, and the score reaches the teacher.
Which games suit this lesson?
You can play it in The Hunter, Complete the sentence, Match Up, Matching pairs and the other games and activities on Hessa Play.