Indonesia
Cambridge Primary English Grade 4 · Unit 2: Different countries · Lesson 5 · Term 1 · Marshall Cavendish
Also known as: Present continuous · Future plans
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Lesson idea
Kirana invites Alinta to Jakarta and they write to each other, and we learn the present continuous for now and for future plans, and comparatives.
Lesson vocabulary: invite: to ask someone to come · jellyfish: a soft sea animal that can sting · allergic: getting ill from something you eat or touch · flight: a journey by plane · nervous: a little afraid about something new · goggles: glasses for swimming
Key points
- The present continuous can describe something happening now or a future plan: I'm flying to Jakarta next week.
- We add -er to compare two things and -est to compare many things.
- We often use can't + verb to express a strong feeling: I can't wait!
Lesson questions (15)
- What news does Kirana have for Alinta?
Answer: Alinta is coming to visit her - Who will travel with Alinta?
Answer: Her aunt Yindi - How do Yindi and Kirana's mum know each other?
Answer: They are old school friends - Where will the girls swim?
Answer: At Ancol beach - What must Alinta watch out for at the beach?
Answer: Jellyfish - Which foods does Alinta want to try?
Answer: Martabak and bajigur - What is Alinta allergic to?
Answer: Mangoes - How long is the flight?
Answer: 7 hours - Why is Alinta nervous?
Answer: Jakarta is a very big city - How does Alinta try to be polite?
Answer: She asks how to eat politely - Complete: On Tuesday, my parents ___ me to Sydney.
Answer: are driving - Complete: Kirana is the ___ person in her class.
Answer: cleverest - Complete: Alinta is ___ than Kirana.
Answer: taller - Complete: I'm going on a holiday tomorrow. I ___ wait!
Answer: can't - Which helps when you feel nervous?
Answer: Breathing slowly and deeply
About this lesson
“Indonesia” is from Cambridge Primary English Grade 4 (Unit 2: Different countries) and has 15 questions with answers. Sample questions: “What news does Kirana have for Alinta?” and “Who will travel with Alinta?”. 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 use the present continuous for the future?
For near-future plans: I'm flying to Jakarta next week.
How do we compare two things and many things?
er compares two things: taller. est compares more than two: tallest.
What does can't + a verb mean?
It means I am not able to, as in: I can't wait.
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.