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Activities: -ar infinitive verbs
Learning outcomes
I can use a number of -ar infinitive verbs to talk about activities in the classroom.
I can recognise and pronounce the sound [ll].
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- Year 3
Activities: -ar infinitive verbs
Learning outcomes
I can use a number of -ar infinitive verbs to talk about activities in the classroom.
I can recognise and pronounce the sound [ll].
Lesson details
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- The sound-symbol correspondence [ll] is pronounced is pronounced differently in Spanish and English.
- Spanish infinitive verbs translate into English in two ways, e.g., ‘to sing’ and ‘singing’.
- Practising word recall often helps to secure word knowledge.
Keywords
[ll] - pronounced as in 'llamar'
Infinitive - the dictionary form of the verb describing its general meaning
Common misconception
Infinitives in Spanish can only be translated as 'to + verb'.
Infinitives in Spanish can be translated as 'to + verb' or '...ing'.
Offer opportunities for pairs of students to share their short conversations from the speaking activity in front of the class to develop their confidence speaking aloud.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which key sound is missing from the following words? '_ibro, _ista, _uz, _ento, sa_ir'
Which key sound is missing from the following words? '_ibro, _ista, _uz, _ento, sa_ir'
Q2.'Cantar', 'necesitar', 'hablar' and 'escuchar' are all examples of ...
'Cantar', 'necesitar', 'hablar' and 'escuchar' are all examples of ...
nouns.
adjectives.
Q3.Match the Spanish words below to the correct English translations.
Match the Spanish words below to the correct English translations.
Q4.Which infinitive is pictured here?
Which infinitive is pictured here?
escuchar
necesitar
hablar
Q5.What does the sentence 'Es normal escuchar en clase.' mean?
What does the sentence 'Es normal escuchar en clase.' mean?
It is normal to go to class.
It is normal to write in class.
It is normal to listen.
Q6.Match the Spanish words below to the correct English translations.
Match the Spanish words below to the correct English translations.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.A pupil says, "The words 'libro' and 'llave' start with the same sound." Why is this incorrect?
A pupil says, "The words 'libro' and 'llave' start with the same sound." Why is this incorrect?
[ll] and [l] sounds are only different if they appear at the start of the word.
[ll] and [l] sounds are only different if they are in the middle of the word.
Q2.To help you remember vocabulary, you should ...
To help you remember vocabulary, you should ...
read words just once.
avoid tricky words.
Q3.Match the Spanish words below to the correct English translations.
Match the Spanish words below to the correct English translations.
Q4.Infinitives in Spanish ...
Infinitives in Spanish ...
are not the verb form found in the dictionary.
Q5.What is the correct translation of the following sentence? 'Escuchar es importante en clase.'
What is the correct translation of the following sentence? 'Escuchar es importante en clase.'
Listening is important.
It is important to listen in class.
Listening is important at home.
Q6.What is the correct translation of the following sentence? 'It is healthy to need a friend.'
What is the correct translation of the following sentence? 'It is healthy to need a friend.'
Es sano necesitar una mochila.
Es sano necesitar un gato.
Es sano necesitar una cama.
