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Wer ist Bella? Was macht sie? Present tense verbs, yes/ no questions
I can differentiate simple present and present continuous in German when asking and answering questions.
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Wer ist Bella? Was macht sie? Present tense verbs, yes/ no questions
I can differentiate simple present and present continuous in German when asking and answering questions.
Lesson details
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Key learning points
- There is just one present tense in German.
- Time adverbs help to translate German present tense accurately.
- Subject and verb swap to make yes/no questions in German.
Keywords
Simple present - describes habitual events in the present: 'I do'
Present continuous - describes events happening right now: 'I am doing'
Common misconception
German forms the present continuous tense by using sein with a verb e.g. "ich bin spielen" to say "I am playing".
German only has one present tense and does not use sein with a verb.
In cycle one, allow pupils ample time to discuss which verb rules they can remember and recognise in the text, as this will activate their prior knowledge.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What do these German words mean in English?
What do these German words mean in English?
Q2.The verbs kommen, reden and wohnen are all in the form.
The verbs kommen, reden and wohnen are all in the form.
Q3.The correct third person form of the verb 'reden' is:
The correct third person form of the verb 'reden' is:
redt
Q4.What do these adverbs of time mean in English?
What do these adverbs of time mean in English?
Q5.Which English sentence uses the present continuous?
Which English sentence uses the present continuous?
I spoke with a friend.
I speak with a friend.
Q6.Which English sentence uses the present simple?
Which English sentence uses the present simple?
I will go to Germany.
I am going to Germany.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What do these German words mean in English?
What do these German words mean in English?
Q2.What is the correct ending for the sentence 'Sie will eine Maschine __________?
What is the correct ending for the sentence 'Sie will eine Maschine __________?
besitzt
besitze
Q3.'Miauen' is a regular verb in the present tense and means 'to miaow'. How would you say 'she miaows' in German?
'Miauen' is a regular verb in the present tense and means 'to miaow'. How would you say 'she miaows' in German?
Q4.The phrases below are missing punctuation. Are they questions or statements?
The phrases below are missing punctuation. Are they questions or statements?
Q5.What is the correct translation for 'Ich rede heute mit einer Maschine'?
What is the correct translation for 'Ich rede heute mit einer Maschine'?
I talk with a machine.
Q6.What is the correct translation for 'Wohnst du normalerweise in Deutschland'?
What is the correct translation for 'Wohnst du normalerweise in Deutschland'?
Are you living in Germany?
