Everyday experiences: present tense separable verbs, 'gern'
Learning outcomes
I can understand separable verbs in the present tense in the context of everyday experiences.
I can recognise and pronounce a range of sound-symbol correspondences (SSCs).
- Year 8
Everyday experiences: present tense separable verbs, 'gern'
Learning outcomes
I can understand separable verbs in the present tense in the context of everyday experiences.
I can recognise and pronounce a range of sound-symbol correspondences (SSCs).
Lesson details
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- Regular practice of different sound-symbol correspondences (SSCs) supports listening and speaking skills.
- Separable verbs are made up of a prefix and a base verb, e.g., ‘einkaufen’ - 'to shop, shopping'.
- Present tense separable verbs match verb and subject, using the same endings as other verbs.
- The prefix of a separable verb usually moves to the end of the sentence in the present tense.
Keywords
Separable verb - two-part verb with a base verb and a prefix that usually moves to the end of the sentence in the present tense
Prefix - a letter or group of letters added to the start of a word to change its meaning or how it is used, e.g., 'an-', 'auf-'
Common misconception
Separable verbs work exactly the same as all other verbs in the present tense.
Separable verbs use the same endings as all other present tense verbs, but in most sentences the separable verb prefix moves to the end of the sentence, e.g., 'anrufen' - 'ich rufe meinen Freund an'.
Equipment
A mini whiteboard and pen, together with pen and paper for taking notes, would be useful, if available.
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which word is the opposite of 'links'?
Q2.Match the German and English.
Q3.Match the German and English.
Q4.Order the words to say: 'Back then it was not too cold.'
Q5.Write in English: 'Es gab kein Fenster.'
Q6.Write in German: 'I had lots of time.'
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the words to the missing sounds.
Q2.Match the German and English.
