How to be a role model
Cambridge Primary English Grade 4 · Unit 4: Role models · Lesson 12 · Term 2 · Marshall Cavendish
Also known as: Already and yet · already / yet
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Lesson idea
A boy discovers that his little brother Louis looks up to him when Louis tries to help him, and we learn already and yet.
Lesson vocabulary: look up to: to admire someone · in a hurry: needing to do something quickly · realise: to begin to understand something · explain: to make clear · penalty: a free kick in football · positive: thinking about the good side
Key points
- We use already for an action that is finished.
- We use yet for an action that is not finished, in questions and negatives.
- Already goes after have or has and before the verb. Yet goes at the end.
Lesson questions (15)
- What did the writer once think about role models?
Answer: Only adults could be role models - Who is the writer's little brother?
Answer: Louis - Who comes to look after Louis?
Answer: Grandpa - Why is everybody in a hurry in the morning?
Answer: They have to go to work and school - What had the writer not finished?
Answer: His homework and making his bed - What did Louis do with the writer's homework?
Answer: He drew pictures in it - Why did Louis help?
Answer: His brother always helps him - What does Louis want to be?
Answer: A good older brother - What is the writer worried about?
Answer: Explaining the drawings to his teacher - Complete: Have you done your homework ___?
Answer: yet - Complete: Louis has ___ had his breakfast.
Answer: already - Complete: I haven't finished my homework ___.
Answer: yet - Complete: Have you ___ dinner yet?
Answer: had - Complete: Has he ___ breakfast already?
Answer: eaten - Which is correct?
Answer: Have you made your bed yet?
About this lesson
“How to be a role model” is from Cambridge Primary English Grade 4 (Unit 4: Role models) and has 15 questions with answers. Sample questions: “What did the writer once think about role models?” and “Who is the writer's little brother?”. 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 already and yet?
already: the action is finished: I have already finished. yet: it is not finished so far: I haven't finished yet.
Where does already go?
After have/has and before the verb: He has already left.
Where does yet go?
At the end of the sentence: Have you finished yet?
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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.