Special moments
Cambridge Primary English Grade 4 · Unit 4: Role models · Lesson 10 · Term 2 · Marshall Cavendish
Also known as: Present perfect
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Lesson idea
A website interviews 13-year-old skateboarding champion Hue Yan, and we learn the present perfect.
Lesson vocabulary: role model: a person others want to be like · champion: the winner of a competition · medal: a prize of metal for a winner · goal: something you want to achieve · encourage: to give someone hope and confidence · give up: to stop trying · set an example: to show others how to act
Key points
- We form the present perfect with have or has + past participle: I have won.
- We use it for past actions when we do not say exactly when they happened.
- Studying hard and being polite sets a good example for younger learners.
Lesson questions (15)
- How old is Hue Yan?
Answer: 13 - What sport does Hue do?
Answer: Skateboarding - What has Hue won?
Answer: Her first gold medal - Was it easy for Hue?
Answer: No, it has been a long journey - What has Hue broken?
Answer: Plenty of bones - Who always encouraged her?
Answer: Her coach - What did her coach always say?
Answer: Keep going! - What does Hue most want to do next?
Answer: Help young people learn to skateboard - What do you need for her sport, according to Hue?
Answer: Strong legs and concentration - Does Hue think she is a role model?
Answer: Yes and no - Complete: I have ___ loads of mistakes.
Answer: made - Complete: I have ___ off my skateboard many times.
Answer: fallen - Complete: I have ___ plenty of bones.
Answer: broken - Complete: She ___ spoken to plenty of politicians.
Answer: has - Complete: I have ___ about giving up.
Answer: thought
About this lesson
“Special moments” is from Cambridge Primary English Grade 4 (Unit 4: Role models) and has 15 questions with answers. Sample questions: “How old is Hue Yan?” and “What sport does Hue do?”. 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 form the present perfect?
have or has + the past participle: I have won.
When do we use it?
For a past event when we do not say exactly when it happened: She has won many prizes.
What is the difference between I won and I have won?
I won refers to a definite time in the past. I have won does not give a time.
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.