The king's seeds
Cambridge Primary English Grade 5 · Unit 5: Plants · Lesson 13 · Term 2 · Marshall Cavendish
Also known as: Past continuous · Verbs with infinitive
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Lesson idea
A childless king tests children with seeds and chooses an honest girl as his heir, and we learn the past continuous, quantifiers and verbs followed by infinitives and -ing.
Lesson vocabulary: heir: a person who takes over a position after someone dies · assess: to estimate the quality of · charm: the power of attracting others · chatter: to talk fast and a lot · confidence: a belief that you can rely on someone · scurry: to move hurriedly · quality: excellence or a feature of a person
Key points
- The past continuous shows an action in progress that was interrupted: As she was walking, the children whispered.
- Infinitives are usually made with to + base verb: to swim.
- Honesty is an important quality. An honest person never lies or cheats.
Lesson questions (15)
- What made the king sad?
Answer: He had no children - What did the king first do to find an heir?
Answer: He wrote a list of qualities - Where did the king hide his list?
Answer: Deep in his robes - Who took part in the contest?
Answer: All the children in the kingdom - Which tests did the children take first?
Answer: Intelligence, bravery, skill and confidence - How many children remained for the last test?
Answer: A hundred - What was the last test about?
Answer: Gardening skills - When did the children have to come back?
Answer: In two months - What did the little girl bring back?
Answer: An empty pot - Why did nothing grow in her pot?
Answer: The king gave out fake seeds - What was number one on the king's list?
Answer: Honesty - What did the other children do?
Answer: They tried to trick the king - Complete: The children ___ chattering when a little girl arrived.
Answer: were - Complete: He loved ___ and to fish.
Answer: to swim - Complete: Your plant has ___ leaves than mine.
Answer: fewer
About this lesson
“The king's seeds” is from Cambridge Primary English Grade 5 (Unit 5: Plants) and has 15 questions with answers. Sample questions: “What made the king sad?” and “What did the king first do to find an heir?”. 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 use the past continuous?
For an action that was in progress when another event interrupted it: As she was walking, the children whispered.
How do we form the infinitive?
We form the infinitive with to + the base verb, such as to swim and to read. Example: I like to swim.
Which quality is important for the king in the story?
The important quality for the king in the story is honesty, so he chose an honest heir. Example: An honest person tells the truth.
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.