Keeping fit
Cambridge Primary English Grade 4 · Unit 3: Sport · Lesson 9 · Term 1 · Marshall Cavendish
Also known as: Infinitive of purpose · make and do
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Lesson idea
We read why people play sport, from making friends to keeping healthy, and we learn infinitives of purpose and make and do.
Lesson vocabulary: muscle: a part of the body that helps us move · heart: the organ that moves blood around the body · brain: the organ that controls what we do and think · decision: a choice you make · trust: to believe in someone · effort: hard work
Key points
- We can use the infinitive to answer the question why: I play sport to make friends.
- We make friends, make decisions, make jokes and make an effort.
- It is important for us to keep fit and healthy.
Lesson questions (15)
- Why do many adults play sport?
Answer: To keep their hearts and bones strong - What do we do when we play together?
Answer: We make jokes and laugh - What does sport help us do quickly?
Answer: Think - What does 'work as a team' include?
Answer: Helping each other - Why don't some young people enjoy sport?
Answer: Others make fun of them - What should we make an effort to do?
Answer: Include everyone - What happens to our heart when we exercise?
Answer: It pumps faster - Why do we feel warmer when we exercise?
Answer: Our muscles work harder - Why do we brush our teeth?
Answer: To clean them - Complete: I wear shorts to ___ cool.
Answer: stay - Complete: I can't decide. I can't make a ___.
Answer: decision - Complete: Don't laugh at him. It's not nice to make ___ of someone.
Answer: fun - Complete: If you make an ___, you can do well in the exam.
Answer: effort - Complete: Our ___ help us to move and carry things.
Answer: muscles - Which sentence is correct?
Answer: I wear glasses to see properly.
About this lesson
“Keeping fit” is from Cambridge Primary English Grade 4 (Unit 3: Sport) and has 15 questions with answers. Sample questions: “Why do many adults play sport?” and “What do we do when we play together?”. 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 answer a why question with to?
We use to + a verb: I play sport to make friends.
What is the difference between make and do?
make: make friends, make decisions, make jokes, make an effort. do is used with activities and tasks.
Why do we keep fit?
We keep fit to stay healthy, because exercise makes the heart and bones strong. Example: Many adults play sport to keep their hearts strong.
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.