De compras: modal verbs, extended reading (AQA)
I can read aloud and answer reading comprehension questions on the topic of shopping.
- Year 11
- AQA
De compras: modal verbs, extended reading (AQA)
I can read aloud and answer reading comprehension questions on the topic of shopping.
Lesson details
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- The modal verbs 'querer', 'poder', 'deber' and 'tener que' are followed by an infinitive verb.
- It is important to have a good knowledge of sound-symbol correspondences to accurately read aloud in Spanish.
- It is important to spot tricky sounds and cognates, and mentally rehearse before reading aloud in Spanish.
- It is important to look out for synonyms and distractors when answering reading comprehension questions.
Keywords
Modal verb - verb of necessity or possibility used with a second verb in the infinitive, e.g. 'must do', 'can eat', 'want to help'
Infinitive - form of the verb giving its general meaning, with no subject or tense
Sound-symbol correspondence - relationship between letters and their sounds
Common misconception
Modal verbs like 'quiero' can be followed with a 1st person singular verb like 'compro'.
Modal verbs like 'quiero' must be followed with an infinitive verb like 'comprar'. For example, 'I want to buy' in Spanish is 'quiero comprar'.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.'Vosotros __________ levantáis temprano'. Choose the correct missing word.
Q2.Match the Spanish and English.
Q3.Match the Spanish and English.
Q4.Order the words to say: 'I am going to go shopping in the centre'.
Q5.Write in English: 'debo comprar una corbata'.
Q6.Write in Spanish: 'she received a jacket'.
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Match the words and missing sounds.
