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In class: -ar infinitive verbs
Learning outcomes
I can understand a number of -ar infinitive verbs describing activities in the classroom.
I can recognise and pronounce the key sound [l].
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- Year 3
In class: -ar infinitive verbs
Learning outcomes
I can understand a number of -ar infinitive verbs describing activities in the classroom.
I can recognise and pronounce the key sound [l].
Lesson details
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- The sound-symbol correspondence [l] sounds like the 'l' in l, luz, salir.
- The infinitive form of a verb gives its general meaning, e.g., to listen.
- Spanish infinitives often end in -ar, e.g., escuchar.
Keywords
L - pronounced as in the word 'libro'
Infinitive - the form of the verb you find in the dictionary; it describes the general meaning of the verb.
Common misconception
Spanish infinitives, like English, have two words: 'to + verb' like the infinitive 'to eat'.
In English, infinites are often written as 'to + verb' whereas in Spanish infinitives often end in -ar.
Make the most of short read aloud activities by using a 'solo-duo-ensemble' cycle whereby pupils say the phrases three times: once to themselves, once to a partner and once all together.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.True/False: The Spanish letter 'z' is always pronounced in the same way.
True/False: The Spanish letter 'z' is always pronounced in the same way.
Q2.Which of these adjectives could complete this phrase: un globo ...?
Which of these adjectives could complete this phrase: un globo ...?
bonita
pequeña
Q3.Match the Spanish and the English.
Match the Spanish and the English.
Q4.¿Qué es 'Tengo un regalo bonito?'
¿Qué es 'Tengo un regalo bonito?'
I have a small present.
She has a pretty present.
Q5.What is 'Tiene una cámara roja y un globo amarillo.' in English?
What is 'Tiene una cámara roja y un globo amarillo.' in English?
I have a red camera and a yellow balloon.
He has a yellow camera and a red balloon.
He has a small camera and a pretty balloon.
Q6.Translate 'a yellow present'.
Translate 'a yellow present'.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which key sound is missing from these words: _uz, _ibro, _ista, sa_ir?
Which key sound is missing from these words: _uz, _ibro, _ista, sa_ir?
Q2.Infinitives...
Infinitives...
are words that give information on a noun
are always at the start of sentence
Q3.Many Spanish infinitives end in which two letters?
Many Spanish infinitives end in which two letters?
Q4.Match the English and Spanish.
Match the English and Spanish.
Q5.Which is the correct translation of 'It is important to listen in class.'?
Which is the correct translation of 'It is important to listen in class.'?
Es importante cantar en clase.
Es importante escuchar en casa.
Es importante hablar en clase.
Q6.Translate into English: Es normal necesitar un amigo.
Translate into English: Es normal necesitar un amigo.
