Young heroes
Cambridge Primary English Grade 5 · Unit 9: Heroes · Lesson 26 · Term 1 · Marshall Cavendish
Also known as: Adjectives with prepositions · Subordinate clauses
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Lesson idea
We read the true story of Jemima Gazley, who raised money for cancer research before she died, and we learn adjectives with prepositions and subordinate clauses.
Lesson vocabulary: inspirational: making others want to do well · awareness: knowledge of a situation · extraordinary: very unusual or impressive · donation: something given to a charity · selfless: thinking of others more than yourself · diagnosis: when a doctor says what illness someone has · tumour: an unwanted mass of cells · proceeds: money raised
Key points
- We use prepositions after adjectives: proud of, grateful for, bored with, kind to.
- We use subordinate clauses after words like sure, believe, know and hope.
- A letter tells about qualities, your feelings and what you will do.
Lesson questions (15)
- Where was Jemima Gazley from?
Answer: Wellington, New Zealand - How old was Jemima at the start of 2021?
Answer: 14 - What did she love doing?
Answer: Skiing and netball - What illness did she have?
Answer: A type of brain cancer - How long did she live after diagnosis?
Answer: Eight months - What extraordinary thing did she decide to do?
Answer: Raise funds to work towards a cure - How much money was raised?
Answer: NZ$696,420 - Who received the money for research?
Answer: Matt Dun - What did the family say?
Answer: We're scared, AND strong - What award did she win?
Answer: Our Heroes - What was her final selfless act?
Answer: Donating her brain for research - What did the money fund?
Answer: A robot called JEM-bot - Complete: Her mum knew that Jemima would have been proud ___ it.
Answer: of - Complete: We are grateful ___ your help.
Answer: for - Complete: Jemima believed ___ a cure could be found.
Answer: that
About this lesson
“Young heroes” is from Cambridge Primary English Grade 5 (Unit 9: Heroes) and has 15 questions with answers. Sample questions: “Where was Jemima Gazley from?” and “How old was Jemima at the start of 2021?”. 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
Which prepositions follow adjectives?
proud of, grateful for, bored with, kind to.
What is a subordinate clause?
It is not complete on its own and comes after sure, believe, know and hope.
What are the elements of a letter?
In the letter we describe the person with adjectives, say how we feel, and give reasons for our admiration. Example: I felt proud because she helped everyone.
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.