My city
Cambridge Primary English Grade 4 · Unit 1: Where I live · Lesson 2 · Term 1 · Marshall Cavendish
Also known as: Sequencing words · before after when then
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Lesson idea
A leaflet and tour guide take us around Oxford, and we learn to organise ideas with before, after, when and then.
Lesson vocabulary: tourist attraction: a place tourists like to visit · meeting point: the place where a tour starts · entrance fee: the money you pay to go in · route: the way you go from one place to another · tour: an organised trip for tourists · details: pieces of information
Key points
- Before, after, when, then, next and finally help to put events in order.
- Our replies show we are listening: That sounds interesting.
- Some words have a silent r, like tour, short and more.
Lesson questions (15)
- Where does the tour start?
Answer: At Oxford Town Hall - How long is the tour?
Answer: 1 hour 30 minutes - How much does the tour cost each adult?
Answer: $50 - What is included in the price?
Answer: Entrance fee to the colleges - Which films were made in the Dining Hall halls?
Answer: Harry Potter - Why must you be ready at the University Tower?
Answer: You climb a lot of stairs - Where can you take amazing photos of Oxford?
Answer: At the top of the tower - What strange bird can you see at the museum?
Answer: The Oxford Dodo - Where does the tour end?
Answer: In the University Parks - Which reply shows interest?
Answer: That sounds interesting. - Complete: Let's meet at the meeting ___.
Answer: point - Complete: ___ starting, let me give you some details.
Answer: Before - Complete: ___ we get to the top, you can take photos.
Answer: When - Which word has a silent r?
Answer: short - Which list has the tour in the right order?
Answer: Town Hall, Tower, Library, Parks
About this lesson
“My city” is from Cambridge Primary English Grade 4 (Unit 1: Where I live) and has 15 questions with answers. Sample questions: “Where does the tour start?” and “How long is the tour?”. 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
How do we put events in order?
We use before, after, when, then, next and finally.
What is the difference between before and after?
before means earlier than: before lunch. after means later than: after lunch.
How do we show that we are listening?
We respond with phrases such as That sounds interesting.
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.