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Prüfungsvorbereitung: role-play, read aloud (AQA)
I can confidently take part in the role-play and read aloud elements of the German speaking exam.
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- Year 11
- AQA
Prüfungsvorbereitung: role-play, read aloud (AQA)
I can confidently take part in the role-play and read aloud elements of the German speaking exam.
Lesson details
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- It is important to have a good knowledge of sound-symbol correspondences to accurately read aloud in German.
- Look out for tricky sounds and cognates, and mentally rehearse before reading aloud.
- When performing a role-play, answers should be a short phrase or sentence. Do not add unnecessary detail.
- Choose words you know how to pronounce well, so that your responses are clear.
Keywords
SSC - (sound-symbol correspondence) the relationship between letters and their sounds
Common misconception
Like in a picture description and conversation, I should develop my role-play answers as much as possible.
When performing a role-play, answers should be a short phrase or sentence. Pupils should not add too much unnecessary detail.
The 'read aloud' and 'role-play' learning cycles contain separate tasks for Foundation and Higher-tier students.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the German and English.
Match the German and English.
Q2.Match the German and English.
Match the German and English.
Q3.Match the German and English.
Match the German and English.
Q4.Order the words to say: 'The courtyard is around the corner.'
Order the words to say: 'The courtyard is around the corner.'
Q5.Order the words to say: 'I am planning to recycle the bottles.'
Order the words to say: 'I am planning to recycle the bottles.'
Q6.Write in German: 'the buses are blue and yellow'.
Write in German: 'the buses are blue and yellow'.
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which elements of the speaking exam do not require developed answers?
Which elements of the speaking exam do not require developed answers?
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follow-up questions
Q2.Match the words to the correct missing sounds.
Match the words to the correct missing sounds.
Q3.Match the German and English.
Match the German and English.
Q4.You have been asked about your local area. Write in German: 'there is a lot to do'.
You have been asked about your local area. Write in German: 'there is a lot to do'.
