Entertainment posters
Cambridge Primary English Grade 6 · Unit 6: Entertainment · Lesson 21 · Term 2 · Marshall Cavendish
Also known as: Future forms · Posters
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Lesson idea
Posters advertise events, and we use finish and end, begin and start, the future with will and going to, and the present tenses for future events.
Lesson vocabulary: poster: a large notice that advertises something · sold out: all the tickets have been sold · science fiction: stories about the future or space · invitation: a message asking someone to come to an event · invite: to ask someone to come · decline: to say no politely
Key points
- Finish and end, and begin and start, are similar but used differently.
- We use the future tense to predict, make an offer or promise, or talk about plans.
- The present simple and present continuous can also talk about future events.
Lesson questions (14)
- What are posters used for?
Answer: To advertise events - Which word goes with a film that makes you afraid?
Answer: scary - The phrase sold out shows that ___.
Answer: all the tickets have been sold - Which is the opposite of start?
Answer: finish - Choose: The car didn't ___, so we got a lift.
Answer: start - Choose: They've ___ watching the show.
Answer: finished - Complete: I think that actress ___ win a prize.
Answer: will - Complete: The film ___ at 7:00 tonight.
Answer: starts - Complete: She ___ the doctor tomorrow.
Answer: is seeing - Complete: The next train ___ at 5:00 a.m. tomorrow.
Answer: leaves - On Tuesday Sung-min ___ to New York.
Answer: is flying - Which is a polite refusal?
Answer: Sorry, I'm busy that day but I'd love to go some other time. - Which phrase invites a friend?
Answer: How about going to the concert? - An invitation should include ___.
Answer: the date, time and place
About this lesson
“Entertainment posters” is from Cambridge Primary English Grade 6 (Unit 6: Entertainment) and has 14 questions with answers. Sample questions: “What are posters used for?” and “Which word goes with a film that makes you afraid?”. 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 finish and end?
They are close in meaning but used differently: finish a book and end a show.
When do we use the future?
We use the future for predictions, offers, promises and plans. Example: It will be a great film. I'll help you. We are going to see it.
How do we talk about a future event using the present?
With the present simple for a timetable and the present continuous for a plan.
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.