New types of schools
Cambridge Primary English Grade 6 · Unit 2: Learning new things · Lesson 7 · Term 1 · Marshall Cavendish
Also known as: Online learning · Present continuous for future
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Lesson idea
Amal, Cindy and Shan share their experiences of online learning, and we learn technology words, the present continuous for future plans and connectives of time.
Lesson vocabulary: online: using a computer or phone and the internet · video call: a call that lets people see each other · app: software used for a specific purpose · Wi-Fi: a wireless system to connect to the internet · device: a piece of electronic equipment · freeze: to stop moving · style: a way of behaving · concentrate: to give all your attention to something
Key points
- There are three main learning styles: reading or looking, listening and doing.
- The present continuous talks about now and about future plans, as in I am having a party tomorrow.
- Until, while, as soon as, before, after and since are connectives that show time.
- We can use the -ing form after some connectives, such as while studying.
Lesson questions (17)
- How many main learning styles are there?
Answer: Three - How do some people learn by looking?
Answer: They understand when they see words or pictures - How does Amal use technology?
Answer: She learns online in the classroom - What is Amal's class writing next week?
Answer: An online test - Where does Cindy do her lessons?
Answer: Alone at home - Why does Cindy prefer online learning?
Answer: She can learn more quickly by herself - Why does Cindy take breaks?
Answer: So she doesn't hurt her eyes - When did Shan learn online at home?
Answer: During the Covid pandemic - What was a problem for Shan?
Answer: His brothers made noise during a test - What did Shan buy but could not use?
Answer: Goggles and a cap - What was the problem with Shan's Wi-Fi?
Answer: It was slow and videos froze - Any piece of electronic equipment is a ___.
Answer: device - A wireless system to connect to the internet is ___.
Answer: Wi-Fi - Complete: I am ___ a party tomorrow.
Answer: having - Complete: We ___ to France on Monday.
Answer: are flying - Complete: We can't begin the project ___ we get more information.
Answer: until - Complete: Our team hasn't won a match ___ last year.
Answer: since
About this lesson
“New types of schools” is from Cambridge Primary English Grade 6 (Unit 2: Learning new things) and has 17 questions with answers. Sample questions: “How many main learning styles are there?” and “How do some people learn by looking?”. 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
What are the three learning styles?
Reading or looking, listening, and doing.
How do we use the present continuous for the future?
For an arranged plan: I am having a party tomorrow.
What are the time linking words?
until, while and as soon as link events in time.
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.