sound-symbol correspondence (SSC) pronounced as in 'der Hai'

when the ending of an adjective matches the noun it describes in gender and number

form(s) used for the subject or 'doer' of the verb

A1 - 1 Mai

A1 - 2 E-Mail

A1 - 3 Mainz

A1 - 4 trainieren

A1 - 5 unfair

A1 - 6 Puffmais

B3 - 1 eine warme [Jahreszeit]

B3 - 2 ein großes [Schwimmbad]

B3 - 3 eine tolle [Kultur]

B3 - 4 ein angenehmer [Monat]

B3 - 5 ein kleiner [Wechsel/Blick]

B3 - 6 eine bequeme [Hose]

B3 - 7 ein schöner [August/März]

B3 - 8 ein langer [Tag]

Things I like: nominative adjective agreement, definite and indefinite articles

German

What makes me happy: adjective agreement, read and respond to a poem in writing

Appearance: adjective agreement (accusative)

Describe others: adjective agreement (accusative), female person nouns with -in

Explain likes and dislikes: 'weil' vs 'denn', word order after 'weil'

Opinions and reasons: 'weil' vs 'denn', word order after 'weil'

This unit introduces prenominal adjective agreement in nominative and accusative cases. It equips pupils with the knowledge to describe themselves and others in more detail. It will also analyse how to vary giving reasons with 'denn' (word order 1) or 'weil' (word order 3).

Who am I? Adjective agreement, 'weil' and 'denn'

Der Hund ist klein. Ich sehe den klein Hund.

Der Hund ist kleinen. Ich sehe den kleinen Hund.

Der Hund ist klein. Ich sehe den kleinen Hund.

Der Hund ist kleinen. Ich sehe den klein Hund.

Match each article to the correct noun and adjective pair.

'Ein __________ Urlaub ist toll.'. Choose the correct missing word.

Match the definite and indefinite articles.

Order the words to say: 'This lake is better than this swimming pool.'

Order the words to say: 'Last week was quieter than last year.'

Write in English: 'Er ist schon in der Türkei.'

Things I like: nominative adjective agreement, definite and indefinite articles

Lesson outcome