Online Leben: questions, picture task (Edexcel)
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can form open and closed questions in the present tense, learn vocabulary by theme, and take part in a picture task in the context of life online.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- It is helpful to categorise vocabulary by theme when revisiting large numbers of words.
- Form a closed question by swapping the position of the verb and subject. Add a question word for an open question.
- In questions with reflexive verbs, only subject and verb swap position, and the reflexive pronoun follows the subject.
- Modal (2-verb) questions swap the subject and 1st verb; the infinitive remains at the end.
- When describing a photo, use the acronym PALM. It stands for People, Action, Location, Mood. Add your own opinions too.
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
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
The picture task in the exam will be followed by conversation on the broader theme. Practice for this part of the exam, following on from the photos used in this lesson, is available in lesson 3 of this unit, in the cycle called 'Charting confident conversations'.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which verb means 'to open'?
Q2.Match the German question words to their English meanings.
when
why
where from
what kind of
who
where to
Q3.'Someone is streaming videos on the tablet.' Choose the correct translation.
Q4.Order the words to form an open question.
Q5.Write in German: 'My mobile phone is working.'
Q6.Write in German: 'Where do you play?'. You are talking to an adult you do not know well.
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Which of the following is a correct German closed question meaning 'Do you play?'?
Q2.Order the words to say: 'When do you want to go to the library?'.
Q3.Order the statements according to the acronym PALM.
Q4.Translate into German: 'Do we know each other?' (Use the reflexive verb 'sich kennen'.)
Q5.Write in German: 'Are you reading the text?'.
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