At school
Cambridge Primary English Grade 3 · Unit 1: Home and school life · Lesson 3 · Term 1 · Marshall Cavendish
Also known as: Imperatives · School rules
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Lesson idea
We read a poster of school rules and a fire alarm notice, and we learn how to use imperatives.
Lesson vocabulary: rule: something you must follow · corridor: a long passage inside a building · raise: to lift up · fire alarm: a loud bell that warns of fire · exit: the way out of a building · meeting point: the place where people gather
Key points
- We use imperatives to give instructions: Go, stay, stop.
- We often use the exclamation mark with commands: Don't run!
- Rules help everybody at school to be safe and to learn.
Lesson questions (15)
- What is the writer's favourite lesson?
Answer: Science - Why does the writer like Science?
Answer: They do experiments - What don't the children have to wear at this school?
Answer: A uniform - How should you move in the corridors?
Answer: Always walk - What should you do when you want to speak?
Answer: Raise your hand - When should you be quiet?
Answer: When the teacher is talking - What should you do before the start of class?
Answer: Stand in a line - What must you do with things after using them?
Answer: Put them away where they belong - What should you do when you hear the fire alarm?
Answer: Stay calm and leave everything - Where do you go after you leave the building?
Answer: To the meeting point - Complete: ___ to the announcements.
Answer: Listen - Complete: Don't ___!
Answer: run - Complete: ___ your homework.
Answer: Complete - Which sentence is an imperative?
Answer: Be quiet. - Which words are in the right order?
Answer: Keep the classroom clean.
About this lesson
“At school” is from Cambridge Primary English Grade 3 (Unit 1: Home and school life) and has 15 questions with answers. Sample questions: “What is the writer's favourite lesson?” and “Why does the writer like Science?”. 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 an imperative?
A verb that gives instructions, with no subject: Go. Stay here. Stop.
How do we tell someone not to do something?
We put Don't before the verb: Don't run! The sentence often ends with an exclamation mark.
Why are there rules at school?
To help everyone stay safe and learn.
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.