Packing for a holiday
Cambridge Primary English Grade 3 · Unit 6: Holidays · Lesson 17 · Term 2 · Marshall Cavendish
Also known as: Quantifiers · a few not much
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Lesson idea
Caroline gets a letter telling her what to pack for Holiday Park, and we learn more quantifiers.
Lesson vocabulary: suitcase: a big bag for clothes when you travel · passport: a small book you show when you travel to another country · destination: the place you are going to · sun cream: cream that protects skin from the sun · swimming costume: clothes for swimming · hiking boots: strong shoes for long walks
Key points
- We use a lot of, some, a few, not many, not much and no to show the amount.
- Use many and a few with countable nouns.
- Use much with uncountable nouns, like space.
Lesson questions (15)
- Where is Caroline going?
Answer: To Holiday Park - How will the weather be in the evenings?
Answer: Cool - Does Caroline need her passport?
Answer: No, she doesn't - Why must she pack a swimming costume?
Answer: There are great places to swim - Why should she take warm clothes?
Answer: For the cool evenings - What should she pack to read?
Answer: A book - Why must she fold her clothes carefully?
Answer: There's not much space in the suitcase - Why shouldn't she take too many snacks?
Answer: They get all their meals there - Complete: Caroline has packed a ___ of t-shirts.
Answer: lot - Complete: There isn't ___ space in the suitcase.
Answer: much - Complete: Take a ___ snacks, but not too many.
Answer: few - Complete: There aren't ___ books.
Answer: any - Complete: There is ___ water in the bucket.
Answer: no - Complete: Tom has ___ friends.
Answer: many - Why does packing your own suitcase matter?
Answer: It shows you can take responsibility
About this lesson
“Packing for a holiday” is from Cambridge Primary English Grade 3 (Unit 6: Holidays) and has 15 questions with answers. Sample questions: “Where is Caroline going?” and “How will the weather be in the evenings?”. 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
Which quantity words do we learn?
a lot of, some, a few, not many, not much, no.
When do we use many and a few?
With countable nouns: many bags, a few socks.
When do we use much?
With uncountable nouns, mostly in negatives and questions: not much space.
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.