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Die Schweiz, Deutschland, Bayern: numbers, word order- inversion
Learning outcomes
I can use numbers and Word Order 2 to learn facts about Germany and Switzerland.
I can recognise and pronounce [z] in German.
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Die Schweiz, Deutschland, Bayern: numbers, word order- inversion
Learning outcomes
I can use numbers and Word Order 2 to learn facts about Germany and Switzerland.
I can recognise and pronounce [z] in German.
Lesson details
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- Subject and verb are inverted in Word Order 2 (WO2).
- German numbers are written as one word.
- Say single digits before tens in German numbers.
Keywords
Word Order 2 (WO2) - inverts the subject and verb in a sentence
[z] - sounds like [z] in ‘zwanzig’
Common misconception
German says double digits the same way as English.
In German, we say units first and then tens.
Learning cycle 2 listening task has 2 options. Option 1 (higher) is recorded on the video. Option 2 slides, audio and worksheet are available as required. In cycle 3, give pupils time to discuss all the examples of word order two they can find in the text before bringing up the explanations.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match these German words with their English meanings.
Match these German words with their English meanings.
Q2.Order these numbers from smallest to largest.
Order these numbers from smallest to largest.
Q3.Write this number in digits: siebenhundertfünfundvierzig
Write this number in digits: siebenhundertfünfundvierzig
Q4.Which sentence uses word order two (the subject and verb are inverted)?
Which sentence uses word order two (the subject and verb are inverted)?
Ich habe dreizehn Würste.
Ich denke, dass ich dreizehn Würste habe.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What do these German words mean in English?
What do these German words mean in English?
Q2.Which number is correct?
Which number is correct?
achthundertachtzigunddrei
acht hundert drei und achtzig
acht hundert achtzig und drei
Q3.Write this number as digits: siebentausenddreihundertsiebzehn
Write this number as digits: siebentausenddreihundertsiebzehn
Q4.Which sentence is correct?
Which sentence is correct?
Heute ich esse doppelt so viel Schnitzel wie normal.
Heute ich doppelt so viel Schnitzel wie normal esse.
Q5.Order these fragments to write a sentence. Start with 'In München'.
Order these fragments to write a sentence. Start with 'In München'.
Q6.Order these fragments to write a question. Start with 'Warum'.
Order these fragments to write a question. Start with 'Warum'.
