Beim Arzt: word order with 'obwohl', role-play
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use 'obwohl' with correct word order, along with a wide range of health-related vocabulary, and take part in a role-play scenario at the doctor's.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- The conjunction 'obwohl', meaning 'although', triggers word order 3, sending the verb to the end of the clause.
- If 'obwohl' starts the sentence, use verb-comma-verb word order when linking to the next clause or sentence.
- 'Obwohl' can be used to develop and extend ideas by linking two sentences together.
- In a role-play, you are required to say a short phrase in response to each prompt.
- You must include at least one verb in each role-play answer, and you have to ask at least one question.
Keywords
Obwohl - conjunction meaning 'although' which triggers word order 3
Word order 3 (WO3) - after certain conjunctions, the verb is sent to the end of the sentence or clause
Role-play - a task with a situation and prompts to ask and answer questions, simulating a conversation
Common misconception
The conjunction 'obwohl' has the same effect on word order whether it starts the sentence or a second clause in a sentence.
The conjunction 'obwohl' always triggers word order 3 in a clause. However, if the sentence starts with the 'obwohl' clause, we then use the verb-comma-verb rule, meaning the second clause starts with the verb.
Teacher tip
Edexcel role-plays address the candidates using 'Sie' and are set in formal transactional scenarios, as in Task C1. Teachers preparing students for AQA might wish to adapt the role-play teacher prompts to the 'du' form and adapt the question in the final prompt to suit an informal conversation.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which word means 'serious(ly)'?
Q2.Match the German and English.
doctor
factor
head
market
side, page
condition
Q3.Match the German and English.
mouth
tool, equipment, appliance
housework, household
way, page, salary
nose
pain, ache
Q4.Order the words to say: 'on the one hand, I would like to go out, on the other hand, I want to sleep'.
Q5.Write in English: 'das Wohnzimmer war groß'.
Q6.Write in German: 'they are playing in the garden'.
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.'Say how long you have been ill'. Choose the best response to this role-play prompt.
Q2.Which sentence is correct?
Q3.Order the words to say: 'although he is tired, he is not sleeping'.
Q4.Write in German: 'although my leg hurts'.
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