Namibia: extended reading, extended writing
Learning outcomes
I can read and understand an extended text, then plan and select language to write an extended text in German about Namibia, checking my work for accuracy.
I can pronounce long and short [a], [o] and [u] accurately when reading aloud.
- Year 10
- AQA
Namibia: extended reading, extended writing
Learning outcomes
I can read and understand an extended text, then plan and select language to write an extended text in German about Namibia, checking my work for accuracy.
I can pronounce long and short [a], [o] and [u] accurately when reading aloud.
Lesson details
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Key learning points
- Planning to write involves organising ideas and selecting language.
- Using a checklist helps to ensure an appropriate range of language is used.
- Reading a text aloud helps practise prounciation and supports understanding.
- Reading and understanding an extended text needs attention to vocabulary, structures and a focus on required details.
- Accuracy in reading and writing is enchanced by careful checking.
Keywords
Perfect tense - a past tense in German which uses a past participle with the verb ‘haben’ or ‘sein’
Imperfect tense - the simple, one-word past tense in German; for example ‘ich war’ (I was), ‘er hatte’ (he had)
Common misconception
The German vowel sounds [a], [o] and [u] are the same as in English.
German vowel sounds can be either long or short. Pronouncing them correctly ensure more authentic pronunciation, more accurate transcription and better understanding. Keep the simple rules in mind and practise reading aloud regularly.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the German words to their English equivalents.
Q2.Which statements below apply to the perfect tense in German?
Q3.Match the infinitives to the correct 'er, sie, es' form of the imperfect tense.
Q4.Put the imperfect tense endings in the correct order: 'Ich lernte, du lern__________, er/sie/es lern__________. wir lern__________, ihr lern__________, Sie/sie lernten.'
Q5.Match the start of the imperfect tense verbs to their correct endings.
Q6.Put the words below in the correct order to complete this sentence: In word order __________, the __________ comes before the ___________ verb. For example: 'Heute __________ __________ Deutsch.'.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the German words to their English equivalents.
