Clothes
Cambridge Primary English Grade 1 · Unit 7: Seasons · Lesson 20 · Term 1 · Marshall Cavendish
Also known as: Present continuous · Clothes words
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Lesson idea
We read about what people wear in each season, and we learn clothes words and how to say what is happening now.
Lesson vocabulary: raincoat: a coat for rainy days · umbrella: a thing that keeps the rain off you · scarf: a long piece of cloth for your neck · gloves: clothes for your hands · sunglasses: dark glasses for sunny days · flip-flops: light shoes for hot days · jumper: a warm top
Key points
- Use am, is or are + verb + -ing to say what is happening now.
- Use and to join two words or two sentences.
- Light clothes keep us cool. Thick clothes keep us warm.
Lesson questions (15)
- Why do people wear light clothes in summer?
Answer: To keep cool - What is the girl wearing in autumn?
Answer: A raincoat - What does the girl have in autumn?
Answer: An umbrella - When do people wear thick, warm clothes?
Answer: In winter - What are the children doing in the snow?
Answer: Making snowballs - What do trees get in spring?
Answer: New green leaves - Which do we wear on our hands?
Answer: Gloves - Which is good for a rainy day?
Answer: An umbrella - Complete: In autumn it is cool and ___.
Answer: rainy - Complete: I am ___ my yellow raincoat.
Answer: wearing - Complete: We ___ having a picnic outside.
Answer: are - Complete: She ___ reading.
Answer: is - Complete: I ___ reading my book.
Answer: am - Complete: It is sunny and they ___ having a picnic.
Answer: are - Which word is the opposite of thick in the text?
Answer: light
About this lesson
“Clothes” is from Cambridge Primary English Grade 1 (Unit 7: Seasons) and has 15 questions with answers. Sample questions: “Why do people wear light clothes in summer?” and “What is the girl wearing in autumn?”. 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
How do we say what is happening now?
We use am, is or are with a verb ending in ing: She is wearing a coat.
How do we join two words or two sentences?
We use and: a hat and a scarf. I wear a coat and I wear boots.
Why do we wear light clothes in summer?
Because they keep us cool, while thick clothes keep us warm.
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.