Reuse and recycle
Cambridge Primary English Grade 3 · Unit 7: Being green · Lesson 20 · Term 1 · Marshall Cavendish
Also known as: Adverbs of sequence
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Lesson idea
We follow instructions to make a bird feeder from a plastic bottle, and we learn adverbs of sequence.
Lesson vocabulary: bird feeder: a place that holds seed for birds · plastic bottle: a bottle made of plastic · wooden spoon: a spoon made of wood · string: thin rope · bird seed: food for birds · lid: the top of a bottle or jar
Key points
- First, then, next, after and finally tell us the order of steps.
- We add a comma after adverbs of sequence: First, wash the bottle.
- We reuse and recycle to reduce waste and protect wildlife.
Lesson questions (15)
- What do you make with the empty bottle?
Answer: A bird feeder - What do you do first?
Answer: Wash the bottle - How many holes do you cut in all?
Answer: Four - What goes through the lower holes?
Answer: The spoon - Why do you put the spoon in?
Answer: Birds will stand on it - Where do birds get the food?
Answer: From the upper holes - What do you pour in?
Answer: Bird seed - Why do you need the string?
Answer: To hang up the feeder - What is the last thing you do?
Answer: Hang it outside - Which is a good reuse of an empty jar?
Answer: A candle holder - Complete: ___, wash the empty bottle.
Answer: First - Complete: ___, find a place outside to hang the feeder.
Answer: Finally - Complete: ___ you have made the holes, push the spoon through.
Answer: After - Where do we put the comma?
Answer: First, take the jar. - Which item is sharp?
Answer: Scissors
About this lesson
“Reuse and recycle” is from Cambridge Primary English Grade 3 (Unit 7: Being green) and has 15 questions with answers. Sample questions: “What do you make with the empty bottle?” and “What do you do first?”. 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 sequencing adverbs?
first, then, next, after that and finally.
Where do we put the comma?
After the sequencing adverb: First, wash the bottle.
Why do we reuse and recycle?
We reuse and recycle to reduce waste and protect animals and the environment. Example: We can reuse a bottle as a bird feeder.
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.