Mandy became rich overnight
Cambridge Primary English Grade 6 · Unit 7: Money · Lesson 26 · Term 2 · Marshall Cavendish
Also known as: Object + infinitive · Persuasive poster
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Lesson idea
Mandy inherits millions but learns that money doesn't buy happiness, and we learn verb, object and infinitive patterns and how to make a persuasive poster.
Lesson vocabulary: inherit: to receive money from someone who has died · charity: an organisation that helps people in need · donate: to give money to help others · do good: to help others · researchers: people who study a subject carefully · rich: having a lot of money · happiness: the state of being happy
Key points
- Verbs like ask, invite, order, tell, teach and allow can be followed by object + infinitive.
- Pronouns change when used as objects: I becomes me, she becomes her and you stays you.
- A poster has a title or slogan, a body, a picture, persuasive language and contact details.
Lesson questions (15)
- How much did Mandy inherit?
Answer: Two million dollars - Who did Mandy inherit money from?
Answer: Her great-aunt - What job did Mandy stop doing?
Answer: Shop assistant - What was the first thing she did with the money?
Answer: Bought a new flat and an expensive car - Why did she feel unhappy after her holiday?
Answer: She had nothing to do and felt alone - What did family members ask her for?
Answer: To lend them money - What did Mandy do when her money was nearly gone?
Answer: She asked for her old job back - What is the main idea of the article?
Answer: Money can't buy happiness - Why are her friends now real friends?
Answer: They don't want her money - What does Mandy do to help others now?
Answer: She volunteers and donates to a charity - Researchers found that helping others can ___.
Answer: make us happier - Complete: We asked him ___ quietly.
Answer: to speak - Choose the correct sentence:
Answer: They told her to buy a better phone. - Complete: My parents taught ___ to save my pocket money.
Answer: me - Which is command language for a poster?
Answer: Help save the planet!
About this lesson
“Mandy became rich overnight” is from Cambridge Primary English Grade 6 (Unit 7: Money) and has 15 questions with answers. Sample questions: “How much did Mandy inherit?” and “Who did Mandy inherit money from?”. 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
Which verbs are followed by an object and then to?
ask, invite, order, tell, teach, allow: She told him to wait.
How do pronouns change as objects?
I → me, she → her, you stays you.
What are the parts of a poster?
A poster consists of a title, a picture and a clear message. Example: a big headline such as Save Money!, a picture, and a sentence that persuades the reader.
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.