Weather diaries
Cambridge Primary English Grade 6 · Unit 5: Everyday wonders · Lesson 16 · Term 2 · Marshall Cavendish
Also known as: -ed and -ing adjectives · bored boring
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Lesson idea
Cho and Kamal describe snow and rain in their diaries, and we learn weather words, expressions with cloud and -ed and -ing adjectives.
Lesson vocabulary: sledge: you sit on it to slide on snow · skis: you stand on them to move on snow · snowboard: like a skateboard you use on snow · raincoat: a coat that keeps you dry in the rain · storm: very strong wind, heavy rain, thunder and lightning · foggy: when thick cloud touches the ground · cloudy: when there are many clouds in the sky · windy: when the wind blows strongly
Key points
- The -ed adjective describes how you feel, such as bored or excited.
- The -ing adjective describes the thing that makes you feel like that, such as boring or exciting.
- On cloud nine means very happy. Every cloud has a silver lining means something bad may have a positive side.
Lesson questions (14)
- What did Cho's family do on their trip?
Answer: They went skiing at a resort - What does Kamal write about?
Answer: The start of the rain after great heat - How hot was it the week before the rain in Kamal's diary?
Answer: 37 degrees - Why did Kamal say the rain was good?
Answer: It would help the plants and the farm - Why didn't Kamal take an umbrella?
Answer: He wanted to enjoy the rain - Complete: You should wear your woollen ___ when we go sledging.
Answer: gloves - Complete: Don't forget to bring your ___ or you'll get wet.
Answer: umbrella - Very strong wind with heavy rain and thunder is a ___.
Answer: storm - Thick cloud that touches the ground is called ___.
Answer: fog - Choose the correct word: The storm was ___.
Answer: frightening - Choose the correct word: She was ___ by the loud noise.
Answer: frightened - Choose the correct word: The view from the top was ___.
Answer: amazing - To be very happy about something is to be ___.
Answer: on cloud nine - To have your head in the clouds is to be ___.
Answer: thinking about something else
About this lesson
“Weather diaries” is from Cambridge Primary English Grade 6 (Unit 5: Everyday wonders) and has 14 questions with answers. Sample questions: “What did Cho's family do on their trip?” and “What does Kamal write about?”. 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 is the difference between bored and boring?
bored describes how we feel, and boring describes the thing that causes the feeling.
What is an example of -ed and -ing?
I am excited. The trip is exciting.
What does on cloud nine mean?
On cloud nine is an expression meaning very happy. Example: I was on cloud nine when the rain started after the heat.
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.