Survival skills
Cambridge Primary English Grade 4 · Unit 8: The natural world · Lesson 24 · Term 1 · Marshall Cavendish
Also known as: Would you like · Offers
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Lesson idea
Juliane survives ten days alone in the Peruvian jungle after a plane crash, and we learn survival kit words and how to ask with would you like.
Lesson vocabulary: survive: to stay alive · jungle: a thick tropical forest · hut: a small simple house · petrol: a liquid fuel for cars · shelter: a place that keeps you safe from weather · first-aid kit: a box of things for treating injuries · whistle: a small thing you blow to make a loud sound
Key points
- We use Would you like to ...? to make offers and ask about wishes.
- To persuade someone is to encourage them to believe or do something.
- The best thing we can do is be prepared and think carefully.
Lesson questions (15)
- How old was Juliane?
Answer: Seventeen - In which country did the plane crash?
Answer: Peru - How long did Juliane survive alone?
Answer: Ten days - What was Juliane's only food?
Answer: A bag of sweets - Why did she stay near water?
Answer: People usually live near rivers - Why did she walk carefully?
Answer: Snakes hide in the ground - What did she find on the tenth day?
Answer: A small hut and some petrol - What did she use the petrol for?
Answer: To clean one of her cuts - How did the owners of the hut feel?
Answer: Shocked - What does a whistle do in a survival kit?
Answer: Helps people find you - What should you do indoors in an earthquake?
Answer: Drop to the floor and cover your head - What should you do in a flood?
Answer: Move to higher ground - Complete: ___ you like to travel to the moon?
Answer: Would - Complete: Would you like ___ TV?
Answer: to watch - Complete: To ___ someone is to make them want to do something.
Answer: persuade
About this lesson
“Survival skills” is from Cambridge Primary English Grade 4 (Unit 8: The natural world) and has 15 questions with answers. Sample questions: “How old was Juliane?” and “In which country did the plane crash?”. 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 offer something politely?
Would you like to ...? For example: Would you like to come?
What does persuade mean?
persuade means to encourage someone to believe or do something.
What helps us most to survive?
What helps most to survive is being prepared and thinking carefully before we act. Example: Pack water and a map before a long walk.
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.