Remember, remember
Cambridge Primary English Grade 4 · Unit 7: Ways to learn · Lesson 20 · Term 1 · Marshall Cavendish
Also known as: Imperatives · Memory tips
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Lesson idea
We read tips to improve our memory, from routines to mnemonics and a memory palace, and we learn imperatives.
Lesson vocabulary: memory: something from the past that you keep in your head · forget: the opposite of remember · recall: to bring back information · learn by heart: to learn something very well · mnemonic: a sentence that helps you remember · routine: a pattern you follow every day · chunks: small pieces
Key points
- If you are giving instructions or orders, you use the imperative.
- Prepositions of place help us give clear instructions: along, over, through, past.
- Practice and repetition help us to remember.
Lesson questions (15)
- What is the advice for not losing your keys?
Answer: Keep a routine and use the same place - What is the advice for remembering capital cities?
Answer: Make a list - How can you remember a long telephone number?
Answer: Say it in chunks and repeat it - What is a mnemonic?
Answer: A silly sentence that helps you remember - How can you remember the days in each month?
Answer: Use your knuckles - What is on the knuckles?
Answer: The months with 31 days - What is a 'memory palace'?
Answer: Imagining silly things around your house - In the memory palace, which city do you get from BANG and OK?
Answer: Bangkok - What do you need for a 'memory palace' to work?
Answer: A lot of practice - Complete: ___ the window, please.
Answer: Close - Complete: ___ quiet in the library.
Answer: Be - Complete: ___ off your coat.
Answer: Take - Complete: Try not to ___ the names.
Answer: forget - Complete: I can say my phone number by ___.
Answer: heart - Complete: Walk ___ the bridge to the other side.
Answer: over
About this lesson
“Remember, remember” is from Cambridge Primary English Grade 4 (Unit 7: Ways to learn) and has 15 questions with answers. Sample questions: “What is the advice for not losing your keys?” and “What is the advice for remembering capital cities?”. 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
When do we use the imperative?
When we give instructions or orders: Walk along the road.
Which prepositions are used in instructions?
along, over, through and past, to show direction.
How do we improve our memory?
We improve our memory with practice and repetition, such as repeating and reviewing information and writing a list. Example: Make a list of capital cities and read it every day.
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.