Gardening
Cambridge Primary English Grade 3 · Unit 8: Weekend activities · Lesson 22 · Term 1 · Marshall Cavendish
Also known as: Prepositions of time · Adverbs of time
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Lesson idea
We read how to start a garden and see Chloe's garden plan, and we learn prepositions and adverbs of time.
Lesson vocabulary: seed: a small thing from which a plant grows · soil: the top of the ground where plants grow · weed: a wild plant that grows where you don't want it · fork: a garden tool for digging · watering can: a container for watering plants · shed: a small building for tools
Key points
- We use on for days and dates, in for longer periods and at for a time of day.
- Adverbs of time tell us when things happen, for how long and how often.
- Spending time outside is good for your health.
Lesson questions (15)
- What should you think about before you start a garden?
Answer: What you want to grow - Where do you find when to plant the seeds?
Answer: On the seed packets - What do you use to dig the ground?
Answer: A fork - How should the soil be?
Answer: Nice and loose - What do plants need a lot of to grow well?
Answer: Light - When is it usually better to water the seeds?
Answer: In the evening - Why must you weed frequently?
Answer: Weeds cover young plants - What does Chloe do on the grass?
Answer: She sits and reads - Which vegetables does Chloe grow?
Answer: Pak choi and sweet potatoes - When does Chloe usually plant flower seeds?
Answer: In the spring - Complete: You can plant some seeds ___ the autumn.
Answer: in - Complete: We have no school ___ Friday.
Answer: on - Complete: Always wash your hands ___ you have been gardening.
Answer: after - Complete: I am going to plant some seeds ___.
Answer: tomorrow - Where do you store a garden fork?
Answer: In a shed
About this lesson
“Gardening” is from Cambridge Primary English Grade 3 (Unit 8: Weekend activities) and has 15 questions with answers. Sample questions: “What should you think about before you start a garden?” and “Where do you find when to plant the seeds?”. 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
When do we use on, in and at?
on goes with days and dates, in with longer periods, and at with the hour.
What are adverbs of time?
Words that show when something happens, how long it lasts or how often: today, always, soon.
Why is gardening good for us?
Because spending time outdoors is good for our health.
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.