Endangered animals
Cambridge Primary English Grade 5 · Unit 6: Animals · Lesson 18 · Term 2 · Marshall Cavendish
Also known as: Persuasive poster · Present perfect
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Lesson idea
Amisha and Citra interview an expert about the endangered Bornean orangutan, and we learn about extinction and how to make a persuasive poster.
Lesson vocabulary: endangered: seriously at risk of extinction · extinction: the end of a species · organisation: a group of people with a particular purpose · source: a place from which you get something · species: a group of similar living things · poacher: a person who hunts animals illegally · plantation: a large farm for one crop
Key points
- We use the present perfect with for and since for what has happened: People have cut down trees for a long time.
- We use the present continuous for what we are doing now.
- A poster uses a message, facts, emotive words and imperatives.
Lesson questions (15)
- Which animal did Amisha and Citra choose?
Answer: The Bornean orangutan - Who suggested they contact a rescue group?
Answer: Their teacher - Why was the Rescue Appeal a good choice?
Answer: It is a reliable source - Who is Abyasa?
Answer: An expert at Orangutan Rescue - What is the main reason orangutans face extinction?
Answer: Tropical rainforests are being destroyed - Why do poachers kill mother orangutans?
Answer: To capture their babies for the pet trade - Why is palm oil a big problem?
Answer: Forests are cut down for plantations - What is special about orangutans?
Answer: They are the largest tree-dwelling animals - How do orangutans help new plants grow?
Answer: They spread seeds through the forest - How can everyone help?
Answer: Make people aware and donate - Complete: People are cutting ___ too many trees.
Answer: down - Complete: Orangutans have lived in the forest ___ the beginning of time.
Answer: since - Complete: My brother has been in the city ___ four days.
Answer: for - Complete: ___ the rainforests!
Answer: Save - Complete: Not ___ people understand what is happening.
Answer: enough
About this lesson
“Endangered animals” is from Cambridge Primary English Grade 5 (Unit 6: Animals) and has 15 questions with answers. Sample questions: “Which animal did Amisha and Citra choose?” and “Who suggested they contact a rescue group?”. 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 are the parts of a persuasive poster?
A persuasive poster needs a clear message, facts that support the idea, and pictures that attract the reader. Example: a headline Save the orangutan! with a picture and the number of animals left.
What is the difference between the present perfect and the present continuous?
The present perfect is for what happened and is connected to the present: People have cut down trees. The present continuous is for what we are doing now.
What does extinction mean?
Extinction means the disappearance of a whole species of living things from the earth. Example: Some animals are in danger of extinction.
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.