Save our planet!
Cambridge Primary English Grade 3 · Unit 7: Being green · Lesson 19 · Term 1 · Marshall Cavendish
Also known as: Collocations
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Lesson idea
We read five simple ideas to protect the planet, and we learn collocations and verbs followed by to or -ing.
Lesson vocabulary: planet: a large round body in space, such as Earth · protect: to keep safe · reuse: to use again · recycle: to make old things into new things · bamboo: a tall strong plant · straw: a thin tube for drinking · environment: the air, land and water around us
Key points
- Words that are often used together are called collocations: turn off the tap.
- After avoid and enjoy we use -ing. After want and plan we use to.
- A near rhyme sounds almost the same but does not rhyme perfectly.
Lesson questions (15)
- Where should you walk in nature?
Answer: On the paths - What should you do with your rubbish outdoors?
Answer: Take it home - What can you join to pick up rubbish?
Answer: A clean team - How can we avoid wasting water?
Answer: Take short showers - What can we use instead of plastic straws?
Answer: Paper or bamboo straws - What should families take when they go shopping?
Answer: Reusable bags - What should you think before throwing something away?
Answer: Can I reuse or recycle it? - Why are trees important?
Answer: They make clean air - How can we use less electricity?
Answer: Turn off the lights - Complete: Turn off the ___.
Answer: tap - Complete: Stay on the ___.
Answer: path - Complete: Avoid ___ lots of water.
Answer: using - Complete: Children enjoy ___ out in nature.
Answer: being - Complete: We want ___ the best for the environment.
Answer: to do - Complete: What do you plan ___?
Answer: to do
About this lesson
“Save our planet!” is from Cambridge Primary English Grade 3 (Unit 7: Being green) and has 15 questions with answers. Sample questions: “Where should you walk in nature?” and “What should you do with your rubbish outdoors?”. 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 are collocations?
Words that often go together, such as turn off the tap and save energy.
When does a verb take to and when does it take ing after it?
After want and plan we use to: I want to help. After avoid and enjoy we use ing: I enjoy recycling.
What is a near rhyme?
Two words whose sounds are close but not exactly the same.
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.