Instruction time!
Cambridge Primary English Grade 6 · Unit 2: Learning new things · Lesson 6 · Term 1 · Marshall Cavendish
Also known as: Instructions · Reflexive pronouns
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Lesson idea
Instructions for an envelope and a smoothie recipe show how to explain steps, and we learn measurement words, reflexive pronouns, sequence words and silent letters.
Lesson vocabulary: instructions: steps that explain how to do something · recipe: instructions for making food · ingredients: the things used to make a dish · blender: a machine that mixes food · fold: to bend paper over itself · litre: a unit for big amounts of liquid · kilogram: a unit for big amounts of dry things · teaspoon: a small unit of measurement
Key points
- Instructions use the present simple, command verbs and numbered steps.
- First, next, then, after that and finally show the order of steps.
- Reflexive pronouns end in -self or -selves and are used when the subject and object are the same.
- With by, a reflexive pronoun shows something is done without help.
- A silent letter is written but not heard, as in write, know and climb.
Lesson questions (16)
- What is DIY short for?
Answer: Do It Yourself - What do you need to make the envelope?
Answer: Only a square piece of paper - What is the first step in making the envelope?
Answer: Fold the paper in half to make a triangle - What verb tense is used in instructions?
Answer: Present simple - What type of sentences are numbered steps?
Answer: Commands - Which fruit is in the main smoothie recipe?
Answer: Strawberries and bananas - What machine do you need for a smoothie?
Answer: A blender - How long can you keep the smoothie in the fridge?
Answer: Not more than a day - Which unit measures big amounts of liquid?
Answer: litre - Complete: How many ___ of sugar would you like in your tea?
Answer: teaspoons - Complete: I cut ___ when I was making sandwiches.
Answer: myself - Complete: They taught ___ Spanish with an app.
Answer: themselves - Complete: She was proud of ___ for winning.
Answer: herself - Which word finishes a set of steps?
Answer: Finally - Which word has a silent letter?
Answer: knife - Which letter is silent in climb?
Answer: b
About this lesson
“Instruction time!” is from Cambridge Primary English Grade 6 (Unit 2: Learning new things) and has 16 questions with answers. Sample questions: “What is DIY short for?” and “What do you need to make the envelope?”. 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 write instructions?
We use imperative verbs, numbered steps and sequencing words: First, fold the paper.
What are reflexive pronouns?
They end in self or selves: myself, yourself, themselves, and are used when the action goes back to the subject itself.
What are the sequencing words?
first, next, then, after that and finally.
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.