Where can I go?
Cambridge Primary English Grade 2 · Unit 2: Our community · Lesson 5 · Term 1 · Marshall Cavendish
Also known as: Giving directions · There is / there are
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Lesson idea
Asako from Japan goes on a class trip in her community, and we learn to give directions and use there is and there are.
Lesson vocabulary: turn left: to go to the left side · turn right: to go to the right side · go straight on: to keep going and not turn · helicopter: a flying machine with blades on top · police station: the place where police work · class trip: a visit with your class
Key points
- Use there is for one thing and there are for two or more.
- We use too to add more things: There are shoes too!
- Directions: go straight on, turn left, turn right, it's on the left.
Lesson questions (15)
- How old is Asako?
Answer: Seven - Where does Asako live?
Answer: In Japan - Where is Asako's class in the text?
Answer: On a class trip - Where does Asako swim?
Answer: At the sports centre - What is beside the hospital?
Answer: A helicopter - What can you find in the mall?
Answer: Shops and cafes - Where is the school at the end of the directions?
Answer: On the right - How does Asako feel at the end?
Answer: Tired - Complete: There ___ a big mall in my community.
Answer: is - Complete: There ___ two parks.
Answer: are - Complete: You go ___ on.
Answer: straight - Complete: Then ___ right.
Answer: turn - Complete: There are shoes ___!
Answer: too - Which word has the same short vowel sound as hat?
Answer: map - Which word has the same short vowel sound as shop?
Answer: hot
About this lesson
“Where can I go?” is from Cambridge Primary English Grade 2 (Unit 2: Our community) and has 15 questions with answers. Sample questions: “How old is Asako?” and “Where does Asako live?”. 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 is the difference between there is and there are?
there is is for one thing: There is a shop. there are is for two or more: There are shoes.
How do we give directions?
go straight on, turn left, turn right, It's on the left.
What does too mean at the end of a sentence?
It means also: There are shoes too!
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.