Die Sächsische Schweiz: 'man' + verb, 'Lieblings-' and 'Haupt-'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can add prefixes to adapt the meaning of nouns, use ‘man’ + verb to express general ideas and can apply this new knowledge to a reading task.
Vocabulary and transcripts for this lessons
Key learning points
- Add the prefix 'Lieblings-' to nouns to mean 'favourite', e.g., 'die Lieblingsfarbe'.
- Add the prefix 'Haupt-' to nouns to mean 'main', e.g., 'die Hauptstraße'.
- The subject pronoun 'man' means 'one, you'. Its accusative form is 'einen' and its dative form is 'einem'.
- Use 'man + verb' to translate English phrases that do not specify a particular subject, e.g., 'It is said that ... '.
Keywords
Lieblings- - prefix meaning 'favourite'
Haupt- - prefix meaning 'main'
Man - 3rd person singular pronoun meaning 'one, you', used to refer to people in general; its accusative form is 'einen' and its dative form is 'einem'
Common misconception
Cognates are pronounced the same as the English words.
Cognates may share similar spelling and meanings, but it is important to remember German pronunciation rules.
Teacher tip
Learning Cycle 2 contains Higher-tier grammar (passive avoidance). This could be adapted for Foundation tier.
Equipment
Students will need a copy of the text for Task C2.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these English words is not a cognate in German?
Q2.'Ich sorge __________ mein Haustier.'. Choose the correct preposition.
Q3.Match the German and English.
pen
coast
fashion
paper
Germany
Vienna
Q4.Order the words to say: 'Digital technology can have lots of advantages.'
Q5.Write in English: 'Die Serie wird spannend sein.'
Q6.Write in German: 'despite the action'.
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Which of these statements are correct?
Q2.'Das Smartphone hilft __________.'. Choose the correct missing word.
Q3.Order the words to say: 'It is said that there is a lot of traffic.'
Q4.Write in German: 'the favourite island'.
Q5.Write in German: 'the main building'.
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