Travel
Cambridge Primary English Grade 3 · Unit 8: Weekend activities · Lesson 24 · Term 1 · Marshall Cavendish
Also known as: By from with · Postcard
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Lesson idea
Natalie tells Avery about her weekend trip, and we learn by, from and with and how to write a postcard.
Lesson vocabulary: coast: the land next to the sea · airport: the place where planes land · hotel: a place to stay when you travel · journey: a trip from one place to another · earrings: jewellery you wear on your ears · postcard: a card with a picture that you send by post
Key points
- We use by to say how we travel and from to say where we start.
- We use with to say what we use to do something.
- Names in a dialogue show who is speaking. We do not read them out.
Lesson questions (15)
- Who does Avery talk to?
Answer: Natalie - Where did Natalie go?
Answer: To the coast - When did Natalie travel?
Answer: On Friday evening - Who went with Natalie?
Answer: Her family - How did they travel to the coast?
Answer: By car and by plane - How did they reach the hotel in Sandy Bay?
Answer: By taxi - How did they get from Sandy Bay to Sea Cove?
Answer: By train - How did they get to Shell Beach?
Answer: By bus - What did Natalie buy at Shell Beach?
Answer: Earrings - Where did the money come from?
Answer: Her grandad's birthday gift - Complete: We went ___ car to the airport.
Answer: by - Complete: My dad drove us ___ our house.
Answer: from - Complete: We open our front door ___ a key.
Answer: with - Complete: We eat noodles ___ chopsticks.
Answer: with - Complete: My friend comes ___ Japan.
Answer: from
About this lesson
“Travel” is from Cambridge Primary English Grade 3 (Unit 8: Weekend activities) and has 15 questions with answers. Sample questions: “Who does Avery talk to?” and “Where did Natalie go?”. 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 the difference between by, from and with?
by is for the means of travel: by plane. from is for the starting point: from Cairo. with is for a tool: with a pen.
How do we write a postcard?
We write a short message, with the address on the right-hand side.
What are the names in a dialogue for?
They show who is speaking, and they are not read aloud.
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.