Technologie der Zukunft: 'du' & 'ihr' questions with reflexives, modals, future
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can ask open and closed questions in the present and future tenses, with modal and reflexive verbs, using intonation effectively to read aloud and ask questions about future technology.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- A closed question is formed by swapping the position of the verb and subject in a statement.
- Add a question word in front of the verb to change a closed question into an open one.
- In questions with reflexive verbs, only subject and verb swap position, and the reflexive pronoun follows the subject.
- Future or modal (2-verb) questions swap the subject and 1st verb; the infinitive remains at the end.
- Varied intonation and accurate pronunciation matter in speaking and reading aloud; punctuation and understanding help.
Keywords
Closed question - a question which can be answered with 'yes' or no'
Open question - a question which starts with a question word such as ‘Wo?’ and seeks information
Intonation - the rise and fall of the voice when speaking
Reflexive - describes an action where the subject and object of the verb are the same
Modal verb - verb of necessity or possibility used with a 2nd verb in infinitive, e.g., 'must', 'can', 'want'
Common misconception
Closed questions in German require a translation of ‘do you …’ or ‘are you …’, as in English.
Swap the position of the verb and the subject to create a closed question in German. Do not use translations of ‘do you …’ or ‘are you …’.
Teacher tip
Pupils might find it helpful to brainstorm present tense modal verb forms ('wollen', 'können', 'dürfen', 'sollen' and 'müssen') in a short starter activity, as these are used but not explicitly taught in this lesson.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the German and English.
who?
what?
when?
where?
how?
why?
Q2.Which of these pronouns mean 'you'?
Q3.Match the German and English.
young
left
right
warm
loose, relaxed
not until
Q4.Which of these words is a noun?
Q5.Sort the words below into the correct order to form the following sentence: 'I can paint a picture.'
Q6.Translate the following sentence into German: 'Do you (singular) have my bag?'
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.The rise and fall of your voice when speaking is called '__________'.
Q2.Match the German and English.
to paint, painting
to hit, hitting
weekly
slow, slowly
goal, gate
cellar
Q3.Sort the words below into the correct order to form the following sentence: 'Why are you interested in technology?'
Q4.Sort the words below into the correct order to form the following sentence: 'Can you ask for help?'
Q5.Translate the following sentence into German: 'Where is the event?'
Q6.Translate the following sentence into German: 'Will you (singular) read the message?'
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