Healthy eating
Cambridge Primary English Grade 3 · Unit 4: Health · Lesson 10 · Term 2 · Marshall Cavendish
Also known as: Adverbs of manner
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Lesson idea
We read about food groups and a balanced diet, and we learn adverbs of manner.
Lesson vocabulary: balanced diet: the right mix of different foods · energy: the power to do things · protein: a food group with meat, fish and eggs · dairy: foods made from milk · grains: foods such as bread and rice · fast food: food that is made and served quickly
Key points
- Adverbs of manner describe how something happens. They often come after the verb.
- Many adverbs end in -ly: quickly, slowly, carefully. Good becomes well.
- It is important to have a balanced and healthy diet.
Lesson questions (15)
- Why is it important to choose what we eat?
Answer: To look and feel good - What should we eat a lot of?
Answer: Fruit and vegetables - What shouldn't we eat too much of?
Answer: Fat or sugar - Which fast food can be good for us?
Answer: Sushi and chicken kebabs - What should you do if you don't like a food?
Answer: Eat another food from the same group - Which food belongs to grains?
Answer: Bread - Which food belongs to dairy?
Answer: Cheese - Which food belongs to protein?
Answer: Fish - Which food gives us energy quickly but for a short time?
Answer: Chocolate - Which food gives energy slowly but for longer?
Answer: Bananas - Complete: Choose what you eat ___.
Answer: carefully - Complete: Let's all try to eat ___.
Answer: healthily - Complete: My dad eats really ___. He's always the last to finish.
Answer: slowly - Complete: John ran ___ and won the race.
Answer: quickly - Complete: I didn't study for my test, so I did ___.
Answer: badly
About this lesson
“Healthy eating” is from Cambridge Primary English Grade 3 (Unit 4: Health) and has 15 questions with answers. Sample questions: “Why is it important to choose what we eat?” and “What should we eat a lot of?”. 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 adverb of manner?
A word that describes how an action happens: He runs quickly. It often ends in ly.
What is the adverb of manner from good?
well, not goodly: She sings well.
What is the difference between an adjective and an adverb?
An adjective describes a noun: a slow turtle. An adverb describes a verb: The turtle walks slowly.
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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.