Gadgets and the future
Cambridge Primary English Grade 6 · Unit 8: Inventions · Lesson 29 · Term 2 · Marshall Cavendish
Also known as: Adverbs of time · Instructions
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Lesson idea
A website report reviews new gadgets, and we learn technology words, instructions and adverbs of time.
Lesson vocabulary: gadget: a small useful machine · key finder: a gadget that helps you find your keys · virtual reality: a computer world that seems real · headset: equipment worn on your head · battery: it provides electricity to a gadget · app: a program on a phone · download: to copy a file onto your device · click: to press a mouse button
Key points
- Adverbs of time tell us when, how often and for how long an action takes place.
- Clear instructions use short sentences, command verbs and sequence words.
Lesson questions (15)
- How often does Digital World report on gadgets?
Answer: Every week - Who will like the key finder?
Answer: People who are always losing their keys - How long does the key finder's battery last?
Answer: Up to two years - How does a smart bike helmet keep you safe?
Answer: It has lights in the front and back - The latest toothbrush cleans your teeth in ___.
Answer: ten seconds - Where was the first modern toothbrush invented?
Answer: China - Why might you wait to buy a headset?
Answer: There may be special offers soon - A list of things you would like to have is a ___.
Answer: wish list - Which gadget would you use to listen to music?
Answer: headphones - Complete: Don't forget to ___ your document.
Answer: save - Complete: ___ that new game. I heard it's amazing.
Answer: Download - Which is an adverb of time?
Answer: tomorrow - Choose the correct sentence:
Answer: I'm going to buy a phone tomorrow. - Complete: I ___ have the same phone I received as a present.
Answer: still - Which is a sequence word for instructions?
Answer: First
About this lesson
“Gadgets and the future” is from Cambridge Primary English Grade 6 (Unit 8: Inventions) and has 15 questions with answers. Sample questions: “How often does Digital World report on gadgets?” and “Who will like the key finder?”. 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 do adverbs of time tell us?
Adverbs of time tell us when an action happened, how often, and for how long. Example: yesterday shows when, often shows how often, and for an hour shows how long.
How do we write clear instructions?
Short sentences, imperative verbs and sequencing words.
What are some examples of adverbs of time?
Examples of adverbs of time: yesterday, often and for an hour. Example: I often read for an hour.
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.