My first day
Cambridge Primary English Grade 6 · Unit 2: Learning new things · Lesson 5 · Term 1 · Marshall Cavendish
Also known as: Modal verbs should ought to · Adjectives of feeling
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Lesson idea
Alex is nervous on his first day until Cheng helps him, and we learn school subjects, adjectives of feeling, suggestions and the modal verbs should, ought to and needn't.
Lesson vocabulary: nervous: worried about something that will happen · confident: sure about yourself · confused: not able to understand · proud: pleased with something you or someone did · add: to put something with something else · join: to take part in something with other people · miss: to feel sad that a person is not there · point: to show something by holding out your finger
Key points
- We use adjectives to talk about feelings. To give more information, put about or of after the adjective, as in I am scared of flying.
- We make suggestions with What about + noun/-ing or How about + noun/-ing.
- Should and ought to give advice, and needn't says something is not necessary.
- Modal verbs are followed by another verb.
Lesson questions (16)
- Why was Alex nervous on Monday morning?
Answer: It was his first day at a new school - When did Alex start at the new school?
Answer: In the middle of the term - What happened at break?
Answer: Two girls laughed and pointed at him - Why did Alex's family move?
Answer: His mother got a job at the university - What does Cheng's father do?
Answer: He is a librarian - Where did Alex and Cheng eat lunch?
Answer: In the canteen - When does the soccer club play?
Answer: Tuesdays and Thursdays - Why did Alex feel better about school?
Answer: He had made a new friend - Choose the best summary.
Answer: Alex made a friend at his new school. - Numbers belong to which subject?
Answer: Maths - Experiments belong to which subject?
Answer: Science - Complete: Cheng's parents are very ___ of their son.
Answer: proud - Complete: I am scared ___ spiders.
Answer: of - Complete: ___ meeting after school today?
Answer: How about - Complete: You ___ choose a quiet place to work.
Answer: should - Complete: You ___ join a club if you don't want to.
Answer: needn't
About this lesson
“My first day” is from Cambridge Primary English Grade 6 (Unit 2: Learning new things) and has 16 questions with answers. Sample questions: “Why was Alex nervous on Monday morning?” and “When did Alex start at the new school?”. 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.
Questions about this lesson
How do we give advice with should and ought to?
We put them before a base verb: You should ask for help. You ought to relax.
What does needn't mean?
It means it is not necessary: You needn't worry.
How do we make a suggestion?
We use What about + a noun or ing, and How about: How about joining a club?
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.