Adaptation
Cambridge Primary English Grade 5 · Unit 6: Animals · Lesson 17 · Term 2 · Marshall Cavendish
Also known as: Report writing · Comparative forms
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Lesson idea
Elle reads about how jaguars and bluegill fish have adapted to survive, and we learn how to write a report and more about comparative forms.
Lesson vocabulary: adaptation: a change that helps an animal fit its environment · ambush: to wait and make a surprise attack · camouflage: colours that help an animal hide · prey: an animal that is hunted · pounce: to jump suddenly on something · rosette: a spot shaped like a rose · metabolism: how the body turns food into energy · zoologist: a scientist who studies animals
Key points
- A report is in the third person and uses the present simple. Each paragraph has a topic sentence.
- We can use the present continuous with present and future meaning.
- Some verbs can be followed by the infinitive or a gerund.
Lesson questions (15)
- Where do jaguars live?
Answer: South America - Among big cats in the world, what size are jaguars?
Answer: The third largest - Where do jaguars find their prey?
Answer: In rivers and on land - What do jaguars catch in rivers?
Answer: Fish, turtles and caimans - What do jaguars' spotted coats do?
Answer: Act as camouflage - What is a jaguar's unique marking called?
Answer: A rosette - What do large soft paw pads help with?
Answer: Moving slowly and silently - How are jaguars different from other cats?
Answer: They are excellent at swimming - What do strong jaws help jaguars do?
Answer: Pierce the skull of their prey - Why do jaguars see well at night?
Answer: Their pupils are large - Where did Elle see the bluegill poster?
Answer: At the Museum of Natural History - What happens to bluegills in winter?
Answer: Their metabolism slows down - What does Elle want to be?
Answer: A zoologist - Complete: Jaguars bite more ___ than any other cat.
Answer: powerfully - Complete: I am looking forward ___ the holidays.
Answer: to
About this lesson
“Adaptation” is from Cambridge Primary English Grade 5 (Unit 6: Animals) and has 15 questions with answers. Sample questions: “Where do jaguars live?” and “Among big cats in the world, what size are jaguars?”. 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 is a report written?
In the third person and in the present simple, and each paragraph has a main sentence.
Can we use the present continuous?
We can use the present continuous to talk about the present and about an arranged future plan. Example: The fox is hunting now. We are visiting the zoo tomorrow.
What is adaptation?
A change in a living thing so that it can survive in its environment.
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.