Future predictions with be going to
English Grade 4 (Top Goal 1) · Unit 8: Weather · Lesson 2 · Term 2
Also known as: Be going to predictions · going to
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Lesson questions (13)
- "What's the weather ____ to be like this afternoon?"
Answer: going - It's going ____ cold.
Answer: to be - It ____ going to rain. (negative)
Answer: isn't - Look at the clouds! It ____ rain.
Answer: is going to - They ____ going to play in the snow.
Answer: are - I ____ going to wear a coat.
Answer: am - ____ it going to be sunny tomorrow?
Answer: Is - "Is it going to snow?" "No, it ____."
Answer: isn't - We ____ going to have a picnic. It's too windy.
Answer: aren't - After "be going to" we use ____.
Answer: the base form of the verb - She is going to ____ an umbrella.
Answer: take - Choose the correct sentence.
Answer: It is going to be hot. - We use "be going to" for ____.
Answer: predictions and plans
About this lesson
“Future predictions with be going to” is from English Grade 4 (Top Goal 1) (Unit 8: Weather) and has 13 questions with answers. Sample questions: “"What's the weather ____ to be like this afternoon?"” and “It's going ____ cold.”. Every question can be played in any Hessa Play game or activity.
Lesson words: going · to be · isn't · is going to · are · am · Is · aren't · the base form of the verb · take
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
How do we predict the future?
We use be going to: It's going to be cold.
How do we ask a question?
We say What's the weather going to be like?
When do we use going to?
When we have evidence now, such as black clouds.
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.